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

STEPHANIE. Most people have habits that cling to them like ivy, and one of mine is to drink tea with Mrs Barleycourt on the second Tuesday of every month. There is nothing that I like better tbau to sit in the seclusion of her garden on a summer's day with the great hollyhocks standing round Tike sentinels and the fragrance of mignonette in the air, while the dear old lady nearly swamps my cup with cream, and puts my powers of consumption to a supreme test of endurance. Promts are of no avail. She simply says that I am the son she never had, and obedience is the sign of my adop- tion and since every man is a boy ii) the matter of mothers, I accept the relationship as a sort of second birthright, and fulfil my obli^tionsiaccord- ingly. It doesn't matter to me whether the calendar screams that she is seventy or not. I just look at her silvery hair, at tho soft aink that still clings to her cheeks, at those eyes b'ue as her own I forget-me nots, and then I add fc, flie picture her own precious self, and" swea; L-&i seventy is the I sweetest age for any woman. Only once have I ever seen her really ruffled, and that was on the occasion of my last visit. I don't know what's come over girls lately she complained somewhat peevishly, as I watched her counting the tiny cubes of sugar. "You don't know my grand-daughter, but she'? staying with me at present, and the little minx promised me faithfully to pick the plums this afternoon, because we're jam-making to-morrow. Bui bless you, my dear, a couple of officers are visiting over the way, and it's tennis not plums. Ob I knew there was something up, when she was buzKuig like a be around her finery all the morning. Now, she's gone off, aU spotless white from lieatl to toe, with a cap she must have stolen from a Tuk and a blouse that ends almost before it begins. And her legs! Ob, Henry, her legs! "Well," I said, with my eye on another lump of sugar", I suppose she must have legs." ] Yes, you silly man, to walk on but not for exhibition -purposes. Why, she has them'cased up in stockings that look more like lattice-work than decent coverings. She ought to be ashamed of herself. And worse than all, she seems to have made a corner in the tbings. She has rows of them in her loom. I never saw such an uncanny sight. And the colours! Grey, ereen, mauve, purple, bronze, and-please leava that sugar alone." Another moment, and I should h&ve had a lump, but she was too quick for me. It appears to me," I remarked with great stiff- ness so as to cover my retreat with dignity, that your quarrel with this hosiery falls under two hsads, the material and the moral. You claim that such stockings reveal both ono's calves and one's character." Her eyes twinkled, and a little smile curved round her lips. "Very clever, Mr Philosopher," she answered. "But heads or legs it's all the same to me. Al, lI want is that the girl shouldn't be a flighty little fool. She'll be all the better thought of, if she's Like her grandmother," I suggested. She gave me a sharp rap across the knuckles with her spoon, and then rewarded me with the coveted lump of sugar. Not necessarily," she went on, but at any rate she needn't try to emulate a nymph. Climate and common sense are dead against it. Besides, her motive is stamped all over her. She doesn't put on her fine feathers for herself. Nor for me. It's for the men." "I don't believe it," I asserted stoutly. If a woman were alone on a desert island, I'm sure she'd decorate herself with seaweed' and cockle- shells as long as she had a clear pool for a mirror. Still, if this is your grand-daughter's game, she ought to know that fine feathers have lost their -fascination. They're too common. Has she an an ounce of originality? Can she say anything that hasn't been said ten thousand times before, or think a thought that's truly her o,rl ? Oh! she's original" said Mb liarieycourt solemnly. "She smokes cigarettes. I saw the box. They're Mississippi Midgets, aud there's a redskin on the cover." She looked at me with some concern, for I was choking. A crumb bad lost its way. Why, that's as conventional as wearing collars," I gasped with tears in my eyes. She's only trying to initiate her set for all the world like a respect- able little monkey. She'd go in for a clay pipe and a bit of shag, if the chief priestess only set the fashion. Now, .a.n she speak withMfcocent that isn't affected ? Is she bold enonabTo think for herself aud brave enough to hold an unpopular opinion ? In short, has she a free and independent soul, or is she a slavish little rJob? That's the tsst of her worth and her originality. By the wav, what's her name?". A sunny smile broke over Mrs Barleycourt's face. "You'd never guess," she said. "Stephanie, and her mother's is Sarah, and mite's Mary. It's typical of the times, isn't it? Nowadays its all Dulcies and Maiaies and Queenios,, tbongh I con- fess we had a Queenie ourselves, wbn I was a girl, only she happened to be a cow. Well, I suppose it's necessary, for after all one can searcely imagine a Dorcas smoking Mississippi Midgets. But seriously, Henry, I should like to answer your other questions but I can't. She's a fery dear girl, although she didn't pick the plums, and perhaps I'm too old to understand her. We must just wait and see, if you'll forgive such a conventional expression." It bad begun to drizzle, and I roac to go, because I had a long way to walk. Yes, I think you're right," I said, as I held her band. We are always talking ah;)U our frivolous girls, and yet the stock of fine women never eeems to run low. If she isn't one of the little snobs I mentioned, she may blossom into as good a woman as her grandmother. Better than that I wouldn't wish her." I shall be kissing you, if you say another word," she chuckled, but I'll give your dog a biscuit in- stead. What do you call him ? Jack," was my prompt reply. Well, as be isn't Alphonso, I'll give him two," and she dropped another into his eager mouth. A minute later I was hurrying down the Jafle that led from the house. Where the lane was at its narrowest I met a girl, who was coming with great strides towards me, with the collar of her mackintosh over her ears and a racket swinging in her bands. As she passed, her racket caught me a violent crack across the shins. Saw-ray she drawled without turning her head. I turned mine, and watched her as she swung along with her nose tilted heavenwards like an anti-aircraft gun. She opened Mrs Barteycourt's gate. and disappeared with a bang. I i" Good Lord! I said to myself, it's Stephanie," I and limped sorrowfully home. F. J. M.

I Milford Haven" Our Boys' Fund." The following two letters receiveu by Mr C. T. Blethyn and Mr E. E. Carter, bon. secretaries of the Milford Haven "Our Boys' Fund,"tre typical of the many received from time to time Dear Sirs,—Just a few lines to thank you for the parcel which I received all right. It came quite as a surprise to me and I was very pleased indeed to know that I had been remembered by the people of Milford. As you will see by the papers we are having some very strenuous times out here now, and it gives us fellows a lot more heart to face it when we know that we are remembered and thought of by the people at home. The parcel arrived at a very opportune moment, and was much enjoyed by myself and my jmates. Please itender my grateful thanks to the Our Boys' Fund," and accept the same yourself. I remain, Yours faithfully, SAPPER M. O. LOUGHLIX, (Formerly G.orcewood, Milford Haven). Dears Sirs,—Just a line to thank you for the parcel which I received in sound condition. I am back at my old job again, and am getting on fine but I hope the time is not far off when I will be able to get home again. Beleive me, yours truly, P. G. HART."

Carmarthen Mart. The usual mart was held on Wednesday, which was also the monthly market day. The market was full of sheep owing to its being the annual breeding ewes market. Trade was not particularly good, and the price of breeding ewes was not as high as owners bad expected. However, there was a good clearance, the majority being sold, Lambs were again a good trade, but did not make as much money as was the case last week. Fat cattle were again a good trade, the demand being quite keen, particularly for the best cattle. Cows and calves were an exceedingly good trade, every cow finding a new home, and the top price. being the record for this mart viz., X47 5s. Several made over X40. I

I MR. COLIN REES DAVIES, K.C. I HONOUR FOR SOLICITOR GENERAL. The friends and admirers of Mr Colin Rees Davies, Solicitor General of British Guiana, will be glad to learn that he ijas received the distinction of having been created a King's Counsel. Mr Rees Davies came to tne colony four years ago with a record of distinguished service, He received his education at Eton, was admitted solicitor of the Supreme Court in September, 1891, became under Sheriff, Pembrokeshire, lW; called to the Bar at Bahamas in July, 11)01. In February, 1903, be acted as Chief Justice and in May, 1903 as Crown prose- cutor in. Bahamas. In November, 1901, he became coroner in British Honduras while in April, 1905, be was appointed registrar. Mr Davies acted as Attorney General on several occasions, was a member of the Executive and Legislative Councils, also member of the Boards of Education and Quaran- tine. He was later made a J.P., and on February 5tb, 1907, became Attorney General and Advocate in the Admiralty holding a commision to act as Governor in certain events. Being ambitious to become a barrister-at-law, Mr Rees Davies joined the Inner Temple in July, 1907. He again acted as Chief Justice of British Honduras from March to September, 1908, and Colonial Secretary from October, 1908, to January, 1909, and again from March to August of the samfe year. He was also Chancellor of the Diocese of British Honduras and Central America. During bis term -In the colony the Solicitor General, who is honoured with si k ribbon, has four times acted as A'toruey-Gentral.—" The Daily Argobv.

SCOUT NOTES. 2nd HAVERFORDWEST (PEARCE'S OWN) TROOP. I have had a photo of the late Corporal Albert Payne enlarged by Madam Higg3, which she has done with great artistic skill and success. On the mount the following inscrption has been beautifully printed in gold letters by Mr T. Rogers, Bridge Street :— Corporal William Albert Payne, 2nd Haverfordwest (Pearce's Own) Troop, Baden Powell Scouts, Died 3rd June, 1917, aged 1G years Requiescat in pace. One of the two copies I have presented to his mother and the oti)cr I liave retained for myself. POYSTON RALLY. Kh his usual eQerosiy ur. Henrv Owen, D?trict, CommisioDer, ag?in invited thu Scouts to rally at his beautiful residence, so fjir from the madding crowd and the roar of cannon, yet fragrant with the memories of General Sir Thomas Picton who, having .there bid adieu to the 1 jcal reapers, went forth to meet his death on the field of Water- loo. In spite of the morning down-pour of rain and the orders No Rally "which were afterwards reversed (but too late to secure a full parade), the following Troops assembled 1st Haverfordwest Scoutmaster Strachan. 2ud Do. Scoutmaster A. J. Wright. 4th Do. Scoutmaster Rev. T. O. Phillips, Asst. Scontmaster F. J. Warren, The Haven's Troop, Scoutmaster Mrs Howell Walters. In all they numbered some 50, and Scoutmaster A. J. Wright, in the absence of the District Scout- master, took command. After getting outside a sumptuous tea the lads rambled through the beautiful woods to their hearts content and some even ventured in a boat the seaworthiness of which from what I was told would not have passed Al. at Lloyds." The singing of Land of my Fathers and the National Anthem, followed by a vote of thanks and three hearty cheers for Dr. Henry Owen, brought an enjoyable event to a close. Next month I attend resuming our Scouts Talks and lualiruofciotie which I hupo every Scout will attend, as I bavc been fortunate enough in securing the help of Scout Instructor, Mr J. E. Wilson, who has kindly promised to give some lessons in wire- less." P.L. Jack Perrott Thomas will give in- struction in First Aid Morse code and knot tying I will take myself. There are 10 Tenderfoots in tho Troop whom I want to see take their second class degree without delav. A. J. WRIGHT, Scoutmaster.

British Farmers' Red Cross Fund, 1917. To (h-c Kil\'lor cf the Milford Hdvtn TelcqravJi DEAR SIR,—May I ask you, as a factor necessary to the completion of the above collection, to kindly publish the enclosed formal acknowledgments of the different sums of money paid by me in accord- ance with the instructions given at the final meeting ? Also to give effect, through the Press, to the following votes of thanks:— I a) TO tne collectors in the different parishes. (b) To those members of the Committee who rendered valuable help in connection with the Haverfordwest sale. (c) To all those who, by gifts of money or in kind, helped to raise the total to the substantial sum of £ 810 lis 7d. (d) To Messrs Evans & Roach for their services in acting as honorary auctioneers; also for the trouble taken by them in organising some of the districts, and for their subription of ten pounds towards the general fund. In thus closing the British Farmers' Red Cross Fund in this district for 1917, I think all those con- cerned may feel a certain amount of justifiable pride in having been associated with a movement which succeeded in raising £ 1,056 in its first, and ;C810 in its second year—more especially as these amounts were not subjected to any deductions whatever for expenses of any kind. I remain, yours truly, T. RANDLE DAWKINS, Redbill, August 1917. Hon. Treasurer. • "British Farmers' Red Cross Fuud, London, S.E.I., August 25tb, 1917. Dear Sir,-We have to-day received a cheque for X607 18s. 7d. from Mr J. C. Burgess, Tenby, being part proceeds of the Agricultural Jumble Sale and Collection recently held at Haverfordwest and Roose Districts, and we have in accordance with our usual custom sent Mr Burgess official receipt direct. We should like to take this opportunity of ten- dering you our sincere thanks for the very valuable help thus given us. We know that to organize a Sale of this description involves a considerable amount of work, but we feel sure the result obtained will amply compensate you for all the trouble you have taken in the matter. We should feet-obliged if you would kindly take an early opportunity of conveying our grateful thanks to the Chairman, Members of Committee, and all who assisted in connection with the matter. Yours faithfully, W. G. WILLCOX, Secretary. T. R. Dawkins, Esq., Redhill, Haverfordwest." Peullwyn, Spring Gardens, Haverfordwest, August ?th,lM7. Dear Sir.—I beg to acknowledge receipt of cheque value X101 <5s 6d. for Cottesmore Auxiliary Hospital, being part proceeds of the Roose Farmew' Sale, for which please accept my best thanks. Yours faithfully (Signed) G. HERBERT LLISWELLIN, Hon. Treasurer. J. J. C. Burgess, Esq. 2, Glendower, Tenby. Shire Hall, Haverfordwest, Sept. 3rd 1917. Dear Mr Dawkins.—Please convey to your Com- mittee the most grateful thanks of the Committee of the abovb for the sum of L,101 6s. 6d. earmarked for the support of Pembrokeshire prisoners of war in Germany. The cost of parcels to prisoners is about 9700 a year at present and there is every probability of this sum being considerably increased owing to the high price of foodstuffs. Yours faithfully, I G. TAYLOR, Hon. Asst. Sec. I T. Dawkins, Esq. Redhill, Haverfordwest.

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