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

NOTES OF THE WEEK. The Milford Haven Trades and Labour Council are speedily justifying their existence. Willi a zeal and enterprise that are truly admirable, they are taking in hand some pressing- problems in their go-a-head town. They have met the increased charges for milk by counter-measures which have assured for them the kindly sympathy and active support, not only of the entire body of workingclasses, but of the town generally. Their latest action in desiring to rent 100 allotments for cultivation, springs from a truly patriotic impulse, is calculated to benefit the whole body of consumers, and will be of economic advantage to those most immedi- ately concerned. We hope that local land- owners will show the same appreciation of the gravity of the existing situation, and will do everything to facilitate the carrying out of the project. Any attempt to fix exorbitant rents would be fatal; but we have no reason to anticipate such unpatriotic attitude. The r-'4 .1 A." L rban uouncn are now endowed with large and far-reaching powers, and we have no doubt they will do everything to foster and develop a scheme which aims at increasing our food supplies in time of war. The con- ditions laid down by the Trades Council are eminently fair and reasonable. Haverfordwest has good reason to be proud of its secondary schools, which have won a unique position in the educational life of the county. During the headmistresship of Miss James, Tasker's School has established a new record. The sound scholarship which it imparts is seen in the long and brilliant list of successes won during the past year, while in those graceful arts and accomplishments strikingly brought out in the annual entertain- ment, the school is without a rival. Its sound financial position enables the Governors to equip it with a teaching staff of great merit, and the large number of pupils in attendance shows that parents are only too ready to avail themselves, at a cheap cost, of educational facilities that were denied to many of those of an older generation. To- morrow Speech-day will be observed in connection with the Grammar School, and we have no doubt that Mr Hooper, the head- master, will have an equally gratifying report of the year's work to present.

LOCAL NEWS. A rocent issue of the Church Family Newspaper," a popular church weekly, contained a short Rt,Qry entitled, The Ghost of Sl,. from the pen of our versatile townsman, Mr F. J. VI arren. S. Mary's Church.— After evensong on Sunday, December 24th, the choir will sing carols. The services for Christina.* Day will be: Holy Communion 6 a.m., 7 a.m., 8 a.m., and after Matins pt 11 a.m., children's service 9.45 m., Evensong 5p.m. rCR or the large Insurance Companies have informed their iocal ngentj that they are obliged for war economy reasons to issue no calen- darsfor 1917. Tnis will cause great disappointment among a large number of people who were always plersed to receive these handy little ornaments. Mail Train. Delayo >.—Owing to the foggy weather the mail train was four hours late on Sunday morning. The branch boat train which is due out of Havtrford west at 11 10 p.m. on Saturday did not arrive until 8.30 the next morning. A number of passengers, including several soldiers from Fort Scoveston, were obliged to epend a chilly and uncomfortable night on the station. Several wait, (I for some time, and then decided to make the journey home on Shanks' Pony." 'l lie Picton Wedding. A number of Haverfordwest people were present -it St. Mary Abbot's Church, Kensington, on Thursday at the marriage of Miss Gladys Philipps of Picton Castle. Several Haverfordwest people who reside in the Metropolis also made it a point to be present. The choral part of the service was beautifully rendered by the choir, and at the close Canon Pennefather delivered an address to the bride and bridegroom. After the ceremony the bridal party was photo- graphed. Parcels Hecsived.-Tho first acknowledg- ment of parcels received and sent to soldiers from the Tabernacle came on Monday from Gunner Stanley Collins, and on Tuesday from Jack Wool- cock. In a letter to the Rev. Nicholson Jones the former remarks, You would never believe how nice and comforting it is to think out here that we have such thoughtful friends at home." He adds that he has met Jack Woolcock, "an old Sunday School friend of mine at the Tabernacle." He describes the weather as "awful, nothing but rain and very cold, but I suppose we ruust bear it the best we can." Missionary Meetings.—The Rev. H. F. W Lester from South India, visited the churches of Tabernacle and Albany on Sunday last, when he delivered most interesting addresses descriptive of the great work in which he has been engaged for 28 Years. Mr Lester pointed out that the best part of mission work in India is done in the villages, and he advised his bearers to suspect criticism of mission- aries by those who have paid casual visits to the cities only. At the united meeting at the Tabernacle in the afternoon the missionary gripped the attention of the children throughout. Obituary.—Ou Friday last the funeral took place at St. Martin's cemetery, Haverfordwest, of the late Mrs McConville. The coffin was of plain oak, with brass fittings. The deceased, who was the eldest daughter of the late Mr James Sweeney, of Haverfordwest, had lived in Manitoba, Canada, for 20 years. She returned from the trying climate of that Province 10 years ago to her native town, where her property was situated. Although of a retiring nature, Mrs McConville had by her gentle and kind disposition won the esteem of all who came in touch with her. Mr W. E. McConville, deceased's husband, who was home some time ago. is now in Canada, and to him and the two daughters we offer our sympathy. St. Mary's Working Party.—Mrs Evaos, Mrs Johnston, and their daughters Molly and Lena, St. Thomas Green, members of the St. Mary's Work- iug Party, of the Red Cross, have received interest- ing letters from soJdiers in France in acknowledg- ment of the gifts of mufflers that they have sent to the troops. The mufflers bore the name and ad- dress of the senders. The writers express their great appreciation of the gifts. "It gives us light hearts," writes one "to think of what the people at home are doing for us." The most interesting letter comes from Private Shivington, who is now a patient in Lewisham Hospital, and who describes now when be got as far as the German third line in a recent engagement, and was waiting for the bar rage fire to left, one of Fritz's shells landed so close to him that it lifted him 12ft. into the air. He dropped 10 feet away on the top of a barbed-wire post, and was knocked senseless. He is all right now, he adds, save for a little limp. War Savings Committee. The War: Savings Committee, of which Mr F. J. Warren is secretary, has been already at work, and up to the present no fewer than six associations have been formed. Some persons have enquired whether in the event of their desiring to purchase say 100 war savings certificates, it is necessary for them to join an association or buy direct. We understand that there is no necessity for such a person to become a member of an association. If he wishes he can go to the nearest Post Office and buy his certificates direct. For instance if a person wants to make an invest- ment of 100 certificates he can go to the Post Office and present a cheque for X77 10s and a single certifi- cate will be issued to him which will in five years be worth £100. Certificates can be obtained in this way for X12, £25 and so on. It is pleasing to see this laudable movement meeting with such success in Haverfordwest, as it is obvious that we have now reached a stage when money will be the deciding factor. Our national war debt will by March have reached the stupendous figure of five thousand millions and it has now become apparent that if we are going to do what we set out to do we must practice rigid economy. Prendergast Boys' School. On the occasion of breaking up" for the Xmas vacation the scholars of the above school held their annual concert on Tuesday afternoon. The arrangements were dislocated, and the programme curtailed, owing to the premature closure, but the scholars, each and all, did their part with commendable ability. Mrs Jack Edwards accompanied in her usually able manner. Song, "The Robin," by Stds. 1, 2 recitation, Little Billie," by Fred Wills; trio, "Ticket to Heaven," Masters Codd, Twigg and Evans recitation, Nowel and Miller of The Dee," Std. 3; recitation, "The Fisherman's Wife," Std. 5 song, The Rising of the Lark," J. and G. John; recitation, "A Plain Direction," Leo Edmond; actiou .rl tlmt. í11. L '1 ouug, VUIUlltlUUn, uy eignt Doys; recitation, "September," Bertie Kenna; recitations by John Duncan, P. Edmond, E. May, and S. Ormond. At the close a surprise was sprung upon Mr G. Thomas, the Headmaster, who, on the initiative of some of the senior scholars, aided with enthusiasm by many others, was presented with it beautiful silver ink- stand and pen, as a token of their esteem. The presentation was made by Mr H. G. Phillips, the senior assistant, and appreciative speeches were delivered by Masters Picton Codd and Harold Twigg. Mr Thomas feelingly responded.

I Freystrop and Haroldston I Working Party. It may interest members of the Red Cross working parties 'who label their work sent to the front to know that three members of the Freyatrop and Haroldstone working party have this week received acknowledgments of such articles from France. These fortunate members areMrs Williams, Frcystrop Rectory; Miss Alice Moore, Blackhill, and Miss Olive Dawkins, Haylett Grange. The following letter was received by Miss Daw- kins :— Dear Miss Dawkins,—Most delighted with the mittens made by you for which I thank you muchly. They are really a great comfort to the hands this bitter cold weather. As I write the snow falls thickly, making everywhere (anything but cheerful, though we try and make the best of whatever turns np. Christmas is very near and a nice flutter in Blightly would take monotony off the life out here, but one must wait for such treats as we cannot all get home at once. I sincerely hope you are in the very best of health, wishing you a good old-fashioned merry Xmas and a most happy New Year. Wishing to remain, Your sincere friend, CORPL. J. A. K. R. STEVENS, 7802, Concert Party, 7th Batt. Rifle Brigade, B.E.F., France."

I Broad and Little Haven. The Telegraph may be obtained every Thursday morning at Mrs Rogers, Post Office, Broad Haven. XMAS TEA AND ENTEKTAINMENT. The usual Xmas function in connection with the Tabernacle Chapel, Little Haven, was held in Broad Haven schoolroom on December 15th. A sumptnona tea was provided, the tables being presided over by the following ladies Mrs Owen, Mrs Davies, Mrs Jack Richards, Mrs Ste. Richards, and the Misses Morgan, Davies and Oliver. A variety stall-laden with fancy goods, sweets, fruit and poultry, was in charge of Misses Rogers and Rees and Mrs C. Rogers. An iced cake, which was drawn for, realised a goodly sum. Later in the evening an excellent concert was held, when two sketches, The little scamp next door," and "Hen pecked" were admirably given by Miss P. Rees, Miss S.Owen, Miss L. Gore, Miss F. Harries and Miss F. Liewellin. Solos were also rendered by such well-known local artistes as Mr J. W. Thomas and Miss Beatrice Morgan. The whole proceedings established a record, and the promoters are to be congratulated on the success which attended their efforts. A net sum of £ 17 was realised. I I

Milk Vendors Fined. SEQUEL TO THE CONVIVIAL. SPOKESMAN "A LONG WAY OUT OF HIS DEPTH." At the Havorfordwest Sessions on Monday, Mr T. Rstndie Dawkins presiding, Harry Rogers, Dark S';reet; Arthur Jenkins, G.'eenwell Park; Thomas Wade, Loo Cboo; James Absalom. Moory Hall; Gilbert J. Thomas, New Inn; Rees Harries, Stephensford, and Walter Thomas, Merlin's Bridge, were summoned for being on the premises of the Black Horse Hotel during prohibited hours. It will be remembered that a month ago the licensee of tb0 Black Horse and his wife were fined for a breach of the law on the occasion of the milk- men's convivial. The bencd then intimated that they would defer their decision in the case of the milkmen, who were summoned for "consuming" alcoholic drinks during prohibited hours. Subse- quently the defendants were advised by the Chief Constable of his intention to apply for the with- drawal of the summonses and at the last court an application to this effect was made by D.C.C. James, who intimated that fresh summonses would be issued against the milkmen. This proved rather disconcerting news to the milkvendors, some of whom had made premature boasts of their viotory ou a technicality. When the case was called on Monday, Alr Jenkins, who acted as spokesman for his colleagues in the milli trade, rose and said that the case against them was fully heard a month ago. The magistrates then intimated that they would give their decision that day fortnight. Toe Clerk said that as Mr Jenkins was perfectly well aware, the cases had been withdrawn. Mr Jenkins proceeded to I object," when he was told by the Clerk not to interrupt. The Clerk added that the bench had granted the polict3 permission to withdraw the summonses. LloW was not an exact science, but rightly or wrongly, be now advised the bench that. it was competent for them to entertain the present summonses. If he was wrong, the defendants had their remedy, and he would bo quite prepared to state a case for them. Mr Jenkins asked whether it was not optional for the bench to have given their decision that day fortnight. The Chairman said it was no use the bench attempting to argue the matter. Mr Jenkins: You answer me in an honourable- The Chairman replied that he was not going to 9,nswer the question. They were there to give decisions. Mr Jenkins: You have not given your decision. The Chairman: You have your remedy. Mr Jenkins persisted to ask "Ought you not to give your decision ? In answer to the Clerk, Mr Jenkins said he objected to the case being now proceeded with. Asked whether he wished to retire from the case altogether, Mr Jenkins said he did, but later he said he did not want a special case on the point whether it was competent for the bench to bear the fresh summonses. s It is a great pity you are not represented," said the learned Clerk. "You are a long way out of yonr depth now." Mr Jenkins: We wanted your decision in the first case. The Clerk You have already been told that the bench granted the withdrawal. Mr Jenkins considered that D.C.C. James was out of order in applying in their absence for the summonses to be withdrawn, and he compared it to striking a man in his back. On P.S. Davies being called, Mr Gilbert Thomas asked whether it was necessary for the evidence to be repeated ? They accepted the Sergeant's evidence. It was pointed out that the procedure was necess- ary, as some of the defendants were absent. P.S. Davies was then sworn, and said he found seven glasses of whiskey on the table and seven men on the premises. Mr Jenkins: What makes it unlawful to be there ? You didn't see anyone of us drink anything ?-I did not. None were found in the drinking room ?-You were behind the bar, in fact they were all drinking rooms. You admit it was a boisterous evening ? was the next question, and the Sergeant answered it by the interesting query, Inside or outside ?" Mr Gilbert Thomas: We were only sheltering from the rain. The Clerk: If I were you I would not attempt to persuade the bench that. Mr Jenkins, however, repeated the statement, and said that if the justices believed that Mrs Powell took in the glasses of whiskey that did not prove that:anyone had ordered them. Mrs Powell had paid the penalty of her offence. He did not think the bench would hold that they were there for an un- lawful purpose. The Bench oon^dered the cases proved, and de. fendants were 6ne3 10s. each. Mr Jenkins. We got to pay a bit for sheltering from the rain.

Local Farmer's Suicide. On Wednesday Mr Herbert J. E. Price, coroner, held an inquest on Mr Robert Reynolds, Bethany, whose tragic death was reported In pur last week's issue. Mr WilliamBavans, Dirty Pool, was foreman of the jury. Mrs Alice Reynolds, wife of the deceased, said her husband was IS years of age. He had been ill for over two years, and during that time he bad been under the doctor's hands continually. He had been worse this last six weeks and had kept to his bed. He saw Dr. Lloyd last Thursday. He got up on Monday about 11 and had breakfast. She was with him all the morning. He was in his usual health and did not want witness to leave him. He com- plained of pains in the head. She went down to get dinner about five minutes to one, ahd was away about five minutes, She asked him what he would have for dinner and he said I don't want anything. He bad said that often, and she went down to get dinner, Gordon went down the fold on 180 message, and passed the place where be was and did not see him then. He came back straight, and then saw his father. He (Gordon) then went after help. George Howell said be met the little boy, who told him that his daddy was dead. He went with him to his Aunt, and the boy then said He's banging by the rope. and witness rode down there, He saw him hanging and losed him down. The man was dead. Witness had him down before 1 30. Witness had not seen him for a month or six weeks. The Coroner said deceased was well known to him and he found him a good friend and a good neighbour. He could not understand why be had been strioken down with that illness as a short time ago he was one of the most cheerful men in the district. The jury returned a verdict that deceased com- mitted sucide while insane.

NEYLAND NEWS. COMFORTS' FUND.—A sum of £10 128 2d was handed over by the Institute Committee as the result of a dance held at the National School last Wednesday week. The committee formed to despatch the com- forts have been very busy forwarding parcels all last week. Already about 130 parcels have been sent. THE FROST.—The streets have been in a treacher- ous state owing to the freezing of the roads after rain. While journeying to Scoveston on Friday Mrs Blackmore, of Frederick Street, had the ex- treme misfortune to slip and break her leg. On Monday the ground was even more treacherous, and it was with great difficulty that pedestrians went down Neyland Hill, the many tumbles being a source of much amusement to those who watched from the safe retreat of their own doorways. Horse and motor traMc was out of the question. In fact no Neyland motor car has ventured out for the last few days. SYMPATHY.—Much sympathy is felt for Mr John Davies, the baker, on the death of his mother, who resided in Pembroke Dock. THE BILLIARD HANDICAP.—The billiard handicap is being played off with very commendable prompt- ness. Perhaps the most exciting game was that in which Mr Richard Skone (receives 60) defeated Mr Searle, A.S.C., by 1 after the latter had passed him by 10.

WANTED, BUTTERMAKERS. British Butter is unquestionably better than foreign, yet the latter is often bought in preference. This is an injustice both to the British producer and the buyer. It is an injury which could easily be avoided. 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 golden colour which sells. A perfectly safe means is provided whereby the British maker can impart to his butter just that golden colouring which will commend it to the eye. as decidedly as its quality will commend it to the palate. The remedy is the "Silver Churn" butter colour, manufactured by Oldfield. Pattinson, and Co., of Manchester, the successful siirvivoroftlie severest tests at the principal shows, where it has gained First Class awards for 30 years. Equally satisfactory is the high praise it has won in the numerous dairies where it is regularly Used. These competent approvals are due to the absence of any unevenness or muddiness in the colouring and to the fact that the use of Silver enurn n does not affect the buttermilk. The butter itself is not injured in the process it is improved. Its delicate creamy flavour-IS enhanced. It should be clearly under- stood that Silver Churn" is a vegetable product, entirely free from any aniline dye. (A guarantee by the makers to this effect will be given any user desiring it.) It may be obtained from Chemists and dairy supply men in "id., 1. 3, 2'4, 0,6, 10/6, and 211. bottles. To secure satisfaction obtain the "Silver Churn" braud. Free trial samples from the manufacturers also "Silver Churn" Butter Powder. "Silver Churn" Cheese Rennet. "Silver Churn" Cheese Colouring.

I NARBERTH FAIR. There was a. good attendance of dealers and farmers at the Narberth Monthly Fair on Wednesday. The quantity of live stock offered was below the average, and there was a keen demand. No cart horses broken to harness were offered. Two-year-old colts sold up to X,10, and yearlings up to £a. Cows and calves fetched various prices, up to f28, and fat cattle 60s per cwt. Stores sold as follows :-Two-year-olds £ 15, and yearlings tlo to X12,