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

Pembrokeshire Quarter j Sessions. | Three Months For Stealing 31b. of Herrings. Milford Haven "Shebcening" Appeal. The Pembrokeshire Quarter Sessions were held at the Shire Hall, Haverfordwest, Tuesday, before Sir Charles Philipps, Bart., i (Chairman) presiding. THE LATE CAPT. CROMIE. The Chairman said that although the late Capt. Cromie was not a magistrate of the court, his grandfather was for many years Chief Constable in this county. But quite in- dependently of that, when a brilliant young officer like Capt. Cromie was murdered in his country's service, they could not do less than record their deep appreciation of the great services he had rendered to the country, and the great loss sustained by his death. He moved that the court record its deep regret at Capt. Cromie's death, and their high appre- ciation of the great services he had rendered. GRAMMAR SCHOOL GOVERNOR. On the motion of Mr. J. T. Fisher, seconded hy Mr. W. Howell Walters, Mr. E. W. B. Summers was appointed a governor of the Haverfordwest Grammar School. POSTAL SERVANTS AND LARCENY. A communication was received from the Home Secretary stating that the Postmaster- General. had "drawn his attention to the leniency with which postal servants convicted of larceny had recently been dealt with by some courts of Summary Jurisdiction. The number of thefts by postal servants had in- creased nearly threefold since the outbreak of vvar. This, no doubt, was primarily due to th e large number of temporary employees whose character cannot be inquired into with the same care as in normal circumstances, and who on dismissal from the postal service were usually able to obtain good employment elsewhere without difficulty, and who are not deterred from crime by fear of losing their Pension rights; but it was feared that it may be in part due to the leniency with which dishonesty of this kind was often treated. In a period of 14 months preceding the outbreak of the war sentences of hard labour were passed in two-thirds of the cases prosecuted, while during the 18 months prior to March last, sentences involving hard labour were passed in only one-fourth of the cases. h- TRIAL OF PRISONERS. t NN illiam Power (52), sailor, pleaded not guilty th stealing 31bs. of herrings, the property of the Great Western Railway Coy. George ihemas (37), labourer, Fishguard also pleaded not guilty" to the theft of 13 eggs, the pro- perty of the Railway Co. Captain Stanley Evans (instructed by Mr. W. G. Eaton Evans) Prosecuted, and Mr. Win. Evans, solicitor, Fishguard, defended. The case against Power was taken first. He Is an Irishman, and at the time of the alleged offence was employed on the "Great Western," a boat travelling between Ireland and Fish- guard. Evidence was given by Frederick Charles Webb, an inspector at Fishguard Harbour, who said that at 4.40 a.m. on July 10th, he saw the accused take some herrings out of a barrel and place them in a bowl. Asked what he intended to do with the herrings, prisoner said he was very sorry and asked witness to excuse him. Witness replied that he could Hot do that, and said he should be obliged to ^epo^t him. The herrings were addressed to a Swansea firm, and over the barrel was a canvas bag. The matter was reported to Capt. Browning, and accused said they were the first he had ever taken. Prisoner, in the box, said he picked up the herrings from the deck. He did nothing to the cask, which was broken. What he said was he was very sorry lie picked up the her- rings. The jury found the prisoner "guiltv," but the foreman (Mr. George Jenkins, Haythog), Protested against the jury being summoned together at such a time as this to hear such a trivial case. d The Chairman said there had been a good deal of pilfering going on at Fishguard. He ecalled how at a recent Assize the Judge had lSsUed a warning that future cases of this kind ,"Ill(i i)0 severely dealt with. Men on ships aj as responsible a position as postmen, they had that morning received a very j, Poi-tant letter from the Home Office regard- the punishment meted out to postal eJnployees for offences. Prisoner would be sentenced to three months'- hard labour. The case aSainst Thomas was then proceeded ,v.i-tfai Evidence was given by Lloyd Roberts, toienian at Fishguard harbour, to the effect that oil the morning of August 13th, he went oil board "The Dewsbury," and saw prisoner place two eggs in his pocket. He shouted to him to take them out, and to witness's sur- prise Thomas took thirteen eggs out of his Pocket, and asked witness to let it pass this time for the sake of his wife and ehilren. Wit- ness said he could not do that and reported the matter. The eggs were consigned to a Snuthfield firm, and the lid at one end of the box had been prized open. Cross-examined witness said there were five other men in the hold along with the prisoner. It was not the prisoner's place to repair dam- aged boxes. There was a ship's carpenter employed for that work. Accused, in the box, said he merely put the eggs in his pocket while he proceeded to re- pair the box. He was a cabinet maker by J''ade. He denied having asked anyone to let the case pass f-t)r the sake of his wife and* kiddies. The jury returned a verdict of "not guilty," and the prisoner was discharged. A HAKIN APPEAL. Dr. Henry Owen, deputy-chairman, presided during the hearin g of an appeal by Ada Louise Lainbrecht, married women, Lower Drang, Hakin, against a conviction and fine of E20 imposed by the Milford Haven bench. M i-. Samuels (instructed by Messrs. Williams and Williams) was for the appellant, and Captain Stanley Evans (instructed by 1\11". H..T. E. Price) for the respondents. P.8. Treliarne said that early in the morning of July 28th. he heard a loud shouting, and in Smpany with P.C. Mills he went to the house fIT the appellant—an ordinary unlicensed dwel- ling house. He saw a Belgian lodger pour something from a bottle into a glass. He then heard on Englishman, Grimmet. ask Mrs. Langridge for the other bottle of whiskev, and he handed the appellant a £1 note. On the premises he found later four bottles of rum and five bottles of ifbrt wine. Cross-examined witness said there were several empty bottles in the shed, but he did not examine them. Mr. Samuels: Why didn't you examine them inasmuch as you arc charging tins woman with selling whiskey? Witness: I was looking for full ones and not empty ones. Witness afterwards admitted that it would have been better had he examined these empty bottles. In further cross-examination witness said he had received signed statements about "she beening" going on in this house. Men had been ftj^ind in the house drunk, and this house and another one in the Drang had been placed out of bounds by the naval authorities. He had received these statements since the con- viction of the appellant. Witness said the blinds were only half-drawn and he was in a position to see all that happened. He was there from ten past twelve till quarter to one, but during thatttime he did not keep himself continually gazing through the window. He could not make an investi- gation of the premises without a search warrant. It was useless to search the premises in the middle of the week, as the appellant would be "sold out." (Laughter). On Sunday he expected to find a good supply there. He had plenty of witnesses to prove it. Mr. Samuels: You a.re quite certain you have not mistaken this house for some other house? —Oh no, sir. Don't you think that if they had been drink- ing illicitly they would have taken care to draw the blinds?—They were too far gone for that, I think. (Laughter). .And the landlady?—She was joining in with them. Evidence was also given by P.C. Mills, who was in the company of the last witness. He heard one of the men ask the landlady if she would let him have another bottle of whiskey and Grimmet handed her ;i £ 1 treasury notr. The' three men when they left the house wen' drunk. In consequence of the Englishman's condition he was taken into custody, and the two Belgian lodgers returned to the premises. Cross examined witness would not admit that during the watching through the wind<>v lie had all exciting time. He could swear that what was served out was of the colour of whiskey. He knew the colour of whiskey—he saw it a few days ago. Mr. Samuels: For the first time? (Laughter). Mrs. Lambrecht, wife of Henrick Lambrecht, a trawler fisherman, now at sea, said that on the night in question he went to bcd at quarter to twelve. She denied* that they were drinking whiskey and rum; bhe never bought whiskey. Her husband drank rum and she port wine. This night the blind was right down over the window. When the policeman called they never asked for whiskey bottles. The appeal was diywiBsed. )

OUR GALLANT DEAD. It has been a week of sad tidings at Milford amidst the splendid progress of the war. News has been received by relatives of the death of four gallant young Milford soldiers, in addition to Pte. A. J. Owen, son of Mr. W. J. Owen, Parkhurst, Mil'ford Haven, recorded in last week's issue. A letter from his com- manding officer to Mr. Henry John, Kensing- ton House, North Road. told of the death of his son, Pte. Jack John, who was transferred from the Welsh to the Cheshire Regiment. He was only just gone 19, and joined up in the spring, and had been in France just two months. A week or so before his death he met his brother-in-law, Gunner Fred Llew- ellyn (ironmonger), and they arranged to spend September 27th together. On that day the poor l'ad was killed in action by machine gun fire. News came from Salonica of the. death from pneumonia of Pte. Ernest Smith (23 r, Welsh Regiment, youngest son of Mr. G. Smith, Tra- falgar Road. Only recently his mother died. He had been wounded, and pneumonia inter- vened as a result of exposure. On Friday Mr. G. Wiles, Warwick Road, had news of the death of his second boy, Pte. Wilfred Wiles, as a result of wounds re- ceived iii q.(-,tioii. He was arsooncofthe young brigade. This is the second son Mr. Wiles has lost, the eldest son, Albert, being killed on a minesweeper off Dover. With the relatives of all the deepest sympathy is flL The following letter, dated October 8th, has been received by the deceased's mother from the Matron of 51 General Hospital, France I am so sorry to tell you that your son, Pte. W. T. Wiles, 417%, became much worse yesterday and passed away this morning at 12.20 noon. He bad very bad guDShot wounds of both tbigbs, and he died of gas gangrene, which spread ao rapidly, there was no chance of saving him. He did not say anything, his end was quite quiet and peaceful. Please accept our sincere sympathy." Gunner George Burr, R.G.A., is in hospital in Nottingham suffering from gas wounds. MILFORD V.C. GASSED. llJFOHD V.C. GASSHD. Mr. Adrian Lewis, Dartmouth Gardens, re- ceived a lletter from his son, Pte. Hubert Lewis, V.C. (Welsh Regiment)..stating that he was in hospital suffering fi-oll) gas wounds, hut hv the time the letter would be received he expected to be back at the front (Salonika). He had. he said, been in some stiff fighting and tough corners recently. ROSEMARKET MAN KILLED. We regret to hear that Mr. and Mrs. (Jeoi-gt Bussell, Hosemarket, have been officially in- formed that their son, Pte. Melbourne G. Russell, has succumbed to wounds received in action in France. Deceased, who was only 21 years of age, was previous to joining up two years ago. employed at the Milton Aerodrome. He had been in France one year and nine months, and during that tilite was largely en- gaged in stretcher work. He was a brother of Mrs. Thomas, Boot Shop, Dew Street, Haver- fordwest. The first intimation of their son being wounded was leccived from the Hev. H. S. Doel, Nonconformist Chaplain to the forces, who wrote to Mr. and Mrs. Russell under date October 4th, on behalf of their son, informing them that he had been admitted to hospital suffering from a shrapnel wound in the hip. The Chaplain added "At present there is no cause for alarm or anxiety, and I can assure you everything possible is being done for your son's comfort, and welfare. T trust it may be God's will to restore him to you. With kind sympathy." A- couple of days later came the following letter, dated October 6th, from the Chaplain:— "Jt is with very great regret that-I write to inform you that all our efforts to save the life of your dear boy were of no avail, and he died here yesterday as a result of gas gangrene in his wounds. I visited him. and prayed with him, and he was wonderfully brave and patient. He constantly spoke of you and thanked Viod for your love and inti uence and training. Only a few minutes before he died. he asked for you and wished me to give you his iotg. 1 buried him this afternoon, and his body Ins with some (4 his sleeping comrades, who also made the Sliprenie sacrifice. As [ send you this news, I iiiiow you will be sorrow- stricken, and I wish I could express the sympathy I feel, but, alas it is so difficult. 1 trust, however, you will find some comfort in the knowledge that your dear boy has given his life in the service of humanity, and I pray you may be comforted by the Christian assur- ance of re-union beyond the grave. With < i nrkPl-^ r WOUNDED AND A PRISONER OF WAn. I -ur. A Urea Lewis, 22, Church Street, Haver- fordwest, on Tuesday received a letter from liis gi-aii(isoii. Pte. G. Leonard Howells, in- forming him that he had been wounded in the face, and was now in hospital at Havre. We are pleased to say that the wound is not serious. This is the second time for Pte. Howells to be wounded. Mr. Lewis has also heard from his other grandson, Pte. Willie Lewis, Northumberland Fusiliers, now a prisoner of war at Alton, Grabon, Germany. He says he thankfully receives every week the parcels of food sent out to him through his Regiment by the County War Fund, as well as parcels from personal friends. WOLFSDALE MAN WOUNDED. News has been received that Sergt. E. W. Davies (Pembrokeshire Yeomanry), grandson of Mr Wm. Nicholas, Wolfsdale, was wounded jp the right arm in France on September 21. He is now in hospital at St. Albans, and is doing well. Mr. S. B. Sketch's Son Wounded. Lieut. C. E. Sketch, brigade signalling officer, R. G. A., is now suffering from wounds received at the western front, and is in hos- pital at Salisbury. He is a son of Mr. S. B. Sketch, of Pembroke Dock, vice-chairman of the Pembrokeshire County Council.

RED CROSS SALE. The following is the result of the Red Cross sale I for "Our Day" for the Dungleddy Division, Pem- brokeshire:— £ s. d. Ambleston-per Mrs Llewellin 2 11 9 llolllston-per Miss M. Griffiths, Miss M. James, Miss E. Lowless' 2 '2 0 Clarbeston Village-per Miss A. James 0 10 1 Llawbaden with Bletherston-per Rev. T. Jones 3 '2 10 Llandissilio- per Mrs Saunders 7 12 G Llanycefn-per Mrs Jones 4 10 0 LIN,sN-fran-per Miss Olwen Evans 12 1 Prendergast (rural)-per Miss Samson. 2 1.) 7 Rudbuton-per 1\1r Sweeney. Slebech-per Mr Burry. 2 12 6 SPittal-per* Mrs Higgon o 15 3 Uzmaston—per Mra Roch 2 0 fj Walton East—per Miss Olwen Evans 2 7 9 Wiston-per Mrs Lloyd Williams 11 lo 6 Total C4,1 1 7 The collection for Llandissilio shows onlv half the amount actually collected, as the fund in that parish had to be divided between the counties of Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire. The sum collected this year in Dungleddy shows a substantial inorease on last year's coilectiou ( £ 13 3a Hd), and has steadily increased every year since its inception at the commencement of the war. (Signed) ANINIE C. REID, Vice-President, Dungleddy. The Rudbaxton result has not yet been received.

Solva and St. Davids School Managers. A meeting of the Managers of the St. Davids, Solva, and Carnhedryn Schools, was held at the Solva Council School on Moaday week when the following were present:—Mr W. H. John (chair- man), Mrs L. R. Owen (Vice-chairman), Mr W. Piioe, Mr Watts Williams, J.P., with the clerk (Mr J. Morris), and Mr W. D. Evans, headmaster. Mr Henry Morris, assistant teacher of Solva School, was warmly welcomed on his return to resume duties. Mr Morris has served with ttie colours for over 21 years. Several months ago he was beverely wounded and has been in hospital up to the-present when he was given a temporary discharge. Mrs Morris, who acted as temporary teacher during her husband's absence, now sent in her resignation. The Chairman referred in glow- ing terms to Mrs Morris's excellent qualities as a teacher, and said her amiable disposition and pains- takiug habits had won for her the affection of both teachers and scholars. Great satisfaction was felt at the large quantities of blackberries picked for the Miniatry of Food by the teachers and scholars of the three schools. Hearty congratulations were extended to the Headmaster of Solva and St. Davids on the succesi of their pupils at the County School Scholarship Examination, a'scholar from the latter school being the third on the list of boys for the whole county. The Headmaster of Solva School was also warmly congratulated on the success of bis daughter, Miss Nance Evans, at the recent Central Welsh Board Examination, she being the first on the list of County Exhibitions, gain- ing over 300 marks above that of the second on the list Her brilliant achievement does credit to the St. David County School, where she was trained, and the Clerk was instructed to write and cogratulate the Headmaster and his Staff. A vote of condolence was passed with Mr Davits (Manager) and Miss A. M. Prance, Headmistress Cambedryn School, on the death of their relative Pte. Bertie Prance who sucoumbed to wounds received in France. The Clerk explained that be bad filled up all the necessary forms for the supply'of coal to the schools t and had returned them to the Local Fuel Overseer. i The acxt mooting will bo hold at yt, Dftyido.

I LOCAL-NEWS. Mr and Mrs Matthew Morgan, Green's Farm, Merlins Bridge, have now received official news that their son, Pte. G. B. Morgan, was killed in action in France on September 4th. Haverfordwest Bo) b' Brigade.—Drills foi ncxt week:-ivlciadRv, Brigade, rifle, and physical" drill in the Upper Market Hall at 7.30 p.m. Band practise Wednesday, 7 30 p.m., bugle practice at 8 p.m.—H. J. Wright, Captain. Cymru Society.—This Wednesday even- ing the members of the Cymru Society have been invited to attend a lecture on Economies in con- nection with the Tutorial Class at Tasker's School at 7. 30. It is hoped that as many as possible will avail themselves of this invitation. Died From calds.- William John (-59), of Ethel Street, Briton Ferry, has succumbed at Swansea Hospital to severe scalds, sustained through a fall into a tank of boiling water at Briton Ferry Ironworks. Deceased was a brother of Mr Jacob John, Sefton Square, Haverfordwest. Memorial Service.— 4. memorialflervice to Ptes. T. Lewis (City Road) and W. Pbiillps (S.'ade) will be held at the Taberncc'e Church on Sunday morning dext at 11 o'clock. The local Voluntetra (by kinu permission of Col. Porter) and Mr J. Lewis's Band will be in atendance. Phillips, though missing for sometime, has only recently been reported killed, and Lewis is one of two brothers who have made the great sacrifice. "Our Day." We are asked by the Red Croes Committee to appeal to all allotment holders in the towu and district for 141b or more of potatoes, which will be fold bv auction on Of Day Tues- day, October 22nd, 1918. Proceeds will be devoted to our gallant wounded sailors and soldiers fund. All bags should be sent to the Assembly Rooms with names of donors attached. Wesleyan Chapel.—The harvest thanks- giving services were held on Sunday, and were a great success. The preacher was the Rev. W. J. Weare, whose eloquent and appropriate sermons were a source of deep inspiration. The chapel had been very tastefully decorated, and the childreals service in the afternoon was very pretty and drew a large congregation. Haverfordwest and District Trades' and Labour Council.Tlie annual public meeting will be held in St. Martin's Hall, Haverfordwest, on Saturday evening next, October 19th, at 7.45 prompt, whencouncillor Wilson, ot Swansea, will deliver an address. A hearty invitation will be given to all. Business meeting at 9 p.m. for members only. Albany Harvest Festival. Harvest thanksgiving services were held on Sunday, and were a great success, there being crowded congrega- tions at all the serviced. The chapel bad been tastefully decorated by the ladies of the church. Rev. E. Nicholson Jones preached in the morning and the pastor, Rev. Owen Jacobs in the evening. The offertories amounted to X13 103, and this, with the proceeds of the sale on Monday evening, en. abled the church to band over the sum of £ 21 33 to the County Hospital. Pastor and church are to be heartily congratulated on this fine record. Hill Park Choir.—An enjoyable evening was spent in Hill Park Schoolroom on Thursday last, the occasion being the annual meeting of the oboir. After refreshments bad been partaken of, an interesting programme was gone through, the following taking Part:-Miss Alice Griffiths, Miss S. J. Edwards, Miss Alios Owen, Mr Hugh Ladd, Mr Tom James, Mr Vincent Davies, Mr G. J. Griffiths,and Mr Jack Edwards. At the conclusion of the programme the pastor took the opportunity of thanking tne members of the choir for the loval support which they bad accorded him during his ministry at Hill Park. He was specially grateful to them for their good attendance at the Sunday morning services. At the suggestion of the Choir- master it was decided to begin rehearsalB at once with a view to performing Pattisonli popular work Moses the Deliverer". It was further decided that the concert take place on New Years's night, and that special artistes be engaged to assist the choir in the performance of the above work. Pageant at the Cinema Palace Theatre. -A highly successful entertainment was held at the Cinema Palace Theatre on Wednesday evening last in aid of the Endowment Fund Edward Nicholl Homes in South Wales, Waifs and Strays Society." There were eleven items, all carefully planned and reflecting credit on their producers. The children were, as they always are in these pro- ductions, "wonderful." But for a little stiffness in their movements, that could be rubbed off by training, they posed sweetly and with a natural- ness that made them the envy of maturer persons. I Kingsley's Water Bauies," produced by Miss Lloyd Williams, was charming, as was also the teaching tableau, "The Church receiving the children," produced by Mrs Lloyd Williams of Wiston. Mrs Tamlyn and Mr Fred Warren were responsible for that very "quaint conceit" "The Pied Piper of Hamelin." The title role was sus- tained by Miss Stella Evans, who looked and acted charmingly, leading a host of children through the maze of a dance till they eventually disappeared. The May Queen reflected great credit on Mrs Tamlvn's powers of organisation and her artistic sense. The final tableau with the National Anthem concluded an enjoyable evening. During the interval the organising secretary, Hev. M. Davies, of Llandrindod Wells, addressed the audiences on behalf of the Society. The band of the 1st Pem- brokeshire Volunteer Regiment played at intervals during the evening. The hon. sees., Mrs Hilbers and Mr Leslie Ellis, are to be congratulated.

Do You Know I That Sergt.-Major Geo. Reid, Haverfordwest, an Indian Mutiny veteran, celebrated his 93rd birth- day on Monday last? That he came to the town when 70 years of age, is still tiale and beartv, and takes a keen interest in the great world-war ? That at a private meeting of the Haverfordwest Town Council on Monday evening, Major Hugh J. P. Thomas was unanimously selected as Mayor for the ensuing year? That the Major, who is absent a great deal on military duties, has promised to attend tbe monthly meetings of the Council ? That the forthcoming year should sae the estab- lishment of peace, and the Prime Minister is also to visit the town to accept the honorary freedom of the Borough ? That the Sheriff-elect ia Mr W. T. Davies who has represented Prendergast for many years on the County Council ? That much valuable jewellery was found on the body of the Japanese lady washed ashore on the Pembrokeshire coast a few days ago ? That a Haverfordwest man serving in Ireland has written to his father a very pathetio letter des- cribing the burial of the victims of the torpedoed liner ? That he says the sight of the rows of dead women and children was simply heart-rending, and it seemed as if all life bad gone out of him? That the Albany chapel, Haverfordwest has achieved a record this year in being able to hand over 1:21 3s. lid. to the County Hospital as a result of their harvest festival ? That Pte. Dick Hughes (4tb Welsh), Neyland, reported missing last March is a prisoner of war in Germany? That a cheerful letter was received from him by his relatives yesterday ? That at the last Letterston mart the supply of cattle exceeded the demand ? That this is a general experience just now, and explains why the public have bad a generous allowance of meat lately ? That there are conscientious objectors in Neyland over I I) years of age ? That they still refuse taking an old age pension because, it is said, it was given by a Liberal Govern- ment That Neyland boys distinguished themselves in the recent Dockyard entrance Examination. That, curiously enough, tbey Were'a" trained at Pembroke Dock ?

ALEXANDRA ROSE DAY. The following is the result of the street collec- tionB on Alexandra Rose Day Miss Gweu Harries f 10 ■]' I Miss Gwetl" Harries. 5 10 2 Nurse Watts  4 16 r MisaBiddtecombe" 3 17 !J Nurse Thomas ? ? <» .3 1 5 Miss E. Roberts 3 is 6 SisLer.? ???? Miss D. Pugh. ? 8 Miss Griffiths 1 14 <■> MisscR n. & ?l.. 2 3 6 Miss Roberts and Miss E. Mathias 1 U 2 Miss M. Thomas. i; 0 3 i « ei l?liss mI)oig ? ? 6  6 6 Miss Irene Jones 0 5 11 Miss Murphy .?'??" 3 Miss Etfa Bevau. 0 3 10 Miss CoHins.?"??"? 0 2 3 £31 0 0 I bIDNEY J. TIEES (Hon. Secretary).

Forthcoming Events. 1 Sunday, October 20th.-Ebenezer Chapel Harvest Festival. Services at 10.30 and 6. Preacher, Mr J. Calvin Thomas, Begelly. Ootober, 22nd. Harvst festival at St. Martins Church. Preacher at 7.30 p.m., Rav. D. L. Prosser, Pembroke Dock. Sunday, Oct. 27th.—Pope Hill harvest thanks- giving services. Morning at 10.30. evening at 6.30. Preacner, Mr R. Siunett. Collection at each I service. Thursday, Nov. 11.—Ebenezer Chapel annual tea I and Couuort. 1:à

Boating Disaster at Milford. A sad and distressing boati-ug disaster took place in Milford Haven yesterday week, in which one young officer and two seamen lost their lives, and three others had a narrow escape. A boat belong- ing to one of the P. boats had been ashore, and .?out 11 o'clock left the mackerel stage on the return to the ship. The sea was rough and weather stormy, and mid-way between shore and ship the boat was caught in a squall and capsized, and the men all thrown into the sea. A boat from a patrol boat put off to the rescue and succeeded in picking up three men, but three were lost des- pite determined efforts at rescue. Their names were Sub-Lieut. Lever (20), Birkenhead Leading Seaman Thomas Palmer (30), and A B. Percy Strong (21). Strangely enough the two latter hailed from the same town, Shepton Mallet. Sub- Lieut. Lever is said tdp be a relative of Lord Lever- hulme of Port Sunlight fame.

Letting of Freemen's Land. KEEN DEMAND AT HAVERFORDWEST. TherA seems to be no diminution in the great demand for land, and high prices were offered for 20 acres 3 roods of Freemen's land situated at Portfield Gate, recently occupied by .Mr Scurlock at a rental of X37. Thirteen tenders were received, and at a meeting of the Trustees held on Friday last, the tender of Mr S. T. Jones, Highmead, was accepted. Mr Jones offered xcl and also undertook to do all the necessary repairs. The other tenders received WPRA — Mr Fred Williams, Sutton, £ 61 Mr Johu Williams, Portfield Gate, £ 55 Mr Basil Jones, £55 Mr Wm. Thomas, grocer. f55 Mr D. Davies, Dreenhill, £ 52 Mr Andrew George, £ jo Mr S. Frank, £ 50; Mr George Roberts, Sutton Hill, X48; Mr Waiter Williams, £ 45; Mr John Harries, North Crescent, £ 15 Mr R. D. Jones, Skerryford, £30.

MATHRY HIRING FAIR. LABOURERS AND OVER-TIME. Our Mathry correspondent writes :— Hiring this 3ear was not so brisk as in former years, due to the terms fixed by the District Wages Committee with regard to minimum rates of wages and hours of labour. The average wages agreed upon for men of 21 and over ranged from 353. to 383. per week for 51 hours per week in summer and 18 in winter. There were some cases of labourers not being hired, the employersiopposing a higher wage, than the minimum while at the same time dem- manding maximum payment for bouses, potato- manure, etc. Many farmers are still under a mis- apprehension with regard to hours of labour. They state that with the presenl, svstem f<*rm work cannot be performed uuless hours of labour are altered. Your correspondent does not know of a single instance of a labourer who refuses to work more than the stipulated hours fixed by the Wrigea Committee, providing overtime work is paid for. Tne sum of 3a. per week is demanded for bouses, which are not worth half that sum. and were it not for the present scarcity of labour and materials would have ben condemned as unfit for huma.n habitation. The labourers who have been threatened of being freed for the Army, unless they agree to their employers' wishes, are now asserting themselves, and are determined to be meted just- ice and a living wage. I

BlKlHS-MARRl AGES-DEATHS. BIRTHS. REID.—On the tb inst. to Mr and Mrs Reid, Bridge Street.& daughter. MARRIAGES. Wkbb—Edwards.—On the 8t(j October, at St. Michael's, Smarden, by Rev. A. Linsell, Maurice Edward W7ebb (G.H.Q., France), to Eva Jeanette, fifth daughter of Mrs Devonald Edwards, Smar- den. DEATHS. HELM.—On the 12Lh iost. at 5 Agamemnon Place Dalmuir, N.B. Winnifred Helen Helm, the dearly beloved daughter of Mr and Mrs H. Helm, aged 14. "Thy will be done." KILLED IN ACTION. RUSSELL.—On Oct. 5th in France Pte. Melbourne G. Russell, son of Mr and Mrs Geo. Russell, Rose market; aged 21 years. IX ME MORI AM. MATHIAS. In loving memory of our dear sons and brothers, Fred Mathias, killed at sea 15th Oct., 1!117, aged 27 and Clifford Mathias, killed in action in France, 7th July, 11)16, aged 20 years. Oh noble were our dear boys' deaths, their precious lives thev gave, And faithfully their duty did, Their native land to save. All is dark within our dwelling, Lonely is our home to-day, 0' For Che ones, who smiled to cheer us, Have for ever passed away. From father, mother, brothers and sisters. MATHIAS. In fond and undying remembrance of my beloved husband, Fred, who was killed at sea, the ship being mined, October 15th, 1917. You are not dead, beloved, for in my heart you're living; At rest 'neath a southern sky and rest is only sleeping. Waiting for me in that vast for ever, Where no hearts break; and no ties sever. Still deeply mourned and sadly missed by his loving wife and little daughter, Eileen. OWENS. -In loving mcmorv of our dear son, Charles Picton Owens, son of Thomas and Ann Owens, 10, Prendergast Hill. llaverfordwest, who lost his life through enemy action at sea, October loth,1917. Short was thy life, mv dearest sou, But peaceful be thy rest, Your sweet young life you nobly gave, Your resting Place a sailor's grave. We think of him in silence, No eye can see us weep, But ever in our aching hearts His memory we shall keep. Ever remembered by his father, mother, sisters and brothers. OWENS.—In loving memory of my dear husband, Charles Picton Owens, R.N.. who died as the result of enemy action at sea on October lotb, 1917. I have anchored my soul in the haven of rest, I fail the wild seas no more The tempest may sweep o'er the wild stormy deep, But in Jesus I'm safe evermore. Deeply mourned by his wife and child. 12, City Road, Haverfordwest.

PEMBROKESHIRE SOLDIERS' GALLANTRY. ihc "Loudon Gazette" Supplement of Octo- ber ïth contained the announcement- "f the following awards, for bravery in action to Pembrokeshire soldiers:'— BAR TO MILITARY MEDAL.- NO. 24740, Pte. B. Rces, M.M., Lancashire Fusiliers '(Lower Fishguard). His M.M. -was gazetted last June. MILITARY MEDAL.—No. 116887 Corpl. T. G, Davies, M.G. Corps (Tenby); and No. 16997, Corpl. E. Jones, Coldstream Guards (Milford Haven).

TO CONTEST THE COUNTY. The provisional Executive Committee of the Pembrokeshire Unionist Association decided on Saturday last to call a meeting for Saturday, Oct. 30, to oonsider the adoption of a candidate to contest the county as a supporter of Mr Lloyd George aud the National Government.

NEYLAND. Death.—On Sunday last the death took place of Mrs Symons, the beloved wife of Capt. Symons, R.N.R., 109, High Street, Neyland, aftet a long and painful illness. The funeral will take place at Neyland on Saturday next. Deep-sympathy is felt with the bereaved family. Blackberries for Jam.—The village of Ney- land, which was asked in the first instance to take the blackberries picked to Milford to be sent away. in three weeks, thanks to the enthusiasm shown by the children attending the Xational and the Boys' School, has des- patched from its own little station 17 cwt. 18 lbs. of the luscious black fruit. The desire to provide jam for our soldiers, and not so much the pay, has been the inspiring motive. Al- though the season is far advanced, yet one bov picked on Friday aftemoon no less than nine pounds. It is a pity the children from the Girls' School have not yet helped. Are our little girls hard hearted l Cottesmore Home on Leave.—We are pleased to see Sister Alice Folland, Church Lake Terrace, home on have from France. Sister Folland was formerJv on the staff of the Neyland Girls' Council School and joined the Red Cross soon after the outbreak of war and about two years ago volunteered for service abroad and since then has been attached to the Red Cross Hospitals on the Western Front. Her numerous friends at Neyland are delighted to see her looking so well.E.R.A. Herbert Davies, R.N., is also home on leave. He is the son of Mrs Davies and the late Mr Ted Davies, High Street, Neylind.—Cecil W. Rowland, R.F.C., is also home on short leave. Both are looking well. Harvest Thanksgiving.—Harvest thanksgiving services- were held at St. Clement's Church on Thursday and Sunday last, when the special preachers were the Revs. A. Baring-Gould and Gwilym Smith, Haverfordwest. The musical portion of the service was very tastefully rendered and reflected great credit on the choir and young organist, Miss Ivy Le Hoguet. The church looked pretty in its seasonal decorations. We were pleased to see the choirmaster, C. W. Rowland, of the R.A.F., in his accustomed place on Sunday evening. Neyland Boy Honoured.-Corpi. L. Cole, R E., son of Mr Alfred Cole, High Street, Fisbguard, has been recently promoted to the rank of eergeeant as a further recognition of his gallant work on the battlefield. Sergt. Cole won the D.C.M. for gallantry in France. The brave deed which won for him this coveted honour was performed between August 21-26 last, daring which period he succeeded in keeping communications intact on the Cambrai Front, under circumstances of great danger and difficulty. Sergt. Cole is an old Neyland boy. His parents removed to Fishguard about 12 years ago when the G.W.R. Co.'s boats were removed to the latter port. He is the grand- son of the late Inspector John Cole, of High Street, Neyland. Another Neyland Boy Honoured.—Coy.-Sergt.- Major T. H. Rogers, R.E., son of Mr John Rogers, Little Honeyboro', Nevland, was recently awarded the D.C.M. for gallantry on the battlefield and for smart work done by him and six other men in building a bridge over the Aisne and the Canal Du Nord. Sergt.-Major Rogers went off with 30 men to do the work, but by the tiihe they reached the place they were reduced to six besides himself. However, in spite of all the enemy fire the work was performed in time for our troops to cross. He also won the M.M. in 1916. We join with his many friends at Neyland in congratulating him upon receiving this much coveted honour and wish him every success in the future. Zion Presbyterian Church.-On Sunday last the harvest thanksgiving in connection with the above church took place. Mr John Lewis, Pembroke, officiated at the morning iwid evening services, and in the afternoon there was a service of song given by the Neyland Ladies Choir under the conductor- ship of Mr W. Meyers, when the following artistes also took partAnthem, Arise and shine for thy light is come," Choir; solo, "Babylon," Miss Rogers; solo and chorus, 0 what shall the harvest be," Miss John and party; duett and chorus, "To the harvest field," Misses Llewellyn and Williams recitation, Miss James; anthem, "Softly fall the shades of evening," Choir; solo, "I am a stranger here," Miss Williams; quartette, "Shepherd of Souls," Messrs Meyers and Griffiths and Misses Morse and Davies solo, "Nearer my God to Thee," Miss Llewellyn; duet, The Beautiful Land," Misses Rogers aud Gwyther; "Excelsior," Choir. A duett was rendered at the evening service by Misses Rogers and Gwyther. There was a crowded congregation at all the services, which was much appreciated by all present. The sale of fruit and vegetables took place on Monday evening in the chapel schoolroom. The collcctious amounted to a handsome sum.

SOLVA. Welcome Home.—We are exceedingly pleased to see amongst us this week. Capt. F. G. Evans of Lissa House," and Capt. T. R Davies of "Kenvor," two of our most highly respected and successful sea-captains. We extend to both our heartiest greetings on their safe arrival home once again after months of perilous work in the war zone." The Pulpit.Mr J. J. Phillipw, our popular "Local Preacher" was last Snnday officiating at Croesgocb Baptist Church. On Tuesday evening, he and the Rev. E. R. Davies, Caerfarchell, are the special preachers at the harvest thansgiving meeting held at Tretio, S. Davids, while on the following Friday Mr Phillips will preach an English sermon at toe Harvest Festival to be held at Penuel Baptist Church, Roch. It is a mystery to many of his acquaintances, that Mr Phillips has not accepted the pastorate of a Church. This, how- ever, is not for the lack of "calls," as during the present year, we know of a certainty that he has received, at least, two, one of which was to the pastorate of an important church in Glamorgan shire. But we are sufficiently selfish to be glad he refused these tempting offers, for it would be a sad day in the place, were be to leave the little village where his splendid services, freely and fully given in connection with every good cause, are so bighly appreciated. Presentation.—At the Coancil School, on Friday afternoon last, Mrs M. E. Morris, Supply Teacher, was the recipient of a nice little present, on the occasion of her leaving the school, her soldier bus- band having returned to his duties thereat. The gift was quite voluntarily subscribed for by the pupils themselves, Winnie Trowsdale and Greta John acting as Secretary and Treasurer respec- tively, while Rachel Morgan, another of the senior girls, was deputed by the pupils, to make the presentation. Mr H. Morris, 'Assistant Teacher, was in the army for nearly three years. He was wounded at Passchendale last October, was for some months in hospital and convalescent camps at Birmingham, Manchester, and other centres, and received a temporary discharge from the army last month. Our best wishes are with him and with all our gallant "Boys." Solva Nurting Association.—A committee meet- ing was held on the 9ih inst., when the following members 'were presentMrs G. D. Harries, president and bon. treasurer Mrs Emily Morgan. Mrs Kirkley, Mrs W. R. Lewis. Trefigan; Mrs O. D. Morgan, Mrs J. J. Young, Miss Trowsdale, Mrs T. R. Davies (acting secretary), Mr W. H. John, Mr G. H. Lloyd, Mr J. J lpbillips, and Mr W. D. Evans, who was voted to the chair. The minutes of the previous meeting having been read and signed the treasurer presented the balance sheet in connection with the sale of work and Horticultural Show recently held in aid of the funds. The accounts showed a balance in band of £ 90. It was decided that X58 23 6d of this amount be invested in Local War Savings Association to purchase 75 certificates. Mr H. F. W. Harries, of Brecon having sent a gift of 15 towards the funds, it was unanimously agreed that a letter of thanks be sent him for his splendid donation. Arrangements for the Baby Show, which is to take place at the Iustitute Rooms to day (Wednesday), were then considered. It was decided that there be six classes, and that a handsome prize be awarded each class, the judges to be Dr. Kirkley and Miss Lena Crowtber (S.W.N.A.) Mrs G. D. Harries and Mrs W. R. Lewis very kiudly offered a war certificate each towards the prize fund, while Mrs O. Donal Morgan, the Institute's secretary, volunteered to procure the other prizes. The tea arrangements were left in the capable bands of Mrs T. R Davies, Mrs E. Morgan and Miss Trows- dale. As the proceeds on Wednesday are to be devoted towards such a worthy object as the for- mation in the place of a clinic for the children's welfare, it is hoped that every assistance will be given the promoters in their laudable efforts.

ROSEMARKET. Presentation.—A very pleasing function took place at Roseniarket School on the 10th inst., when Mrs. John Morris, one of the teachers, who is leaving Roseniarket. was presented with a .silver-plated tea-pot by the Church choir, and also with a silver-plated cruet, with cut glass bottles, by the scholars. Mrs. Morris has, during the last three years, endeared her- self to the scholars and choir by her geniality* and usefulness. The Vicar, Rev. T. A. Thomas, occupier! the chair, and spoke in eulogistic terms ot Mrs. Morris work both in church and school. Mr. Catlanaeh. senior, and Vcuables. managers of the school, also added (heir testimony to the excellent work 01 Mrs. Moiii>. Mr.>. T. A. Thoina- in a charming little speech, then made the presentation Oil bet i a If of the choir, ;md Mr-. Davies, one of the teacher?, in a few well chosen words, pre- sented the cruet 011 behalf of the Leuolars. Mrb. Morn-. suitably and feelingly replied and delitrhted the juvenile;- with a promr e of a tea and a lump 111 the enduing week. Dunng the proceedings songs ajid recitations were given by the scholars and the Helll" were much appreciated bv the visitors. After the- usual votes of thanks, the proceedings termin- ated with the National Anthem. ated with the Xatiollal Anthem.

I DEATH MR THOMAS HAYES, BURTON.' The death took place on Monday morning of Mr Thomas Hayes, Burton, a well known and highly- respected farmer. Deceased was about 60 years of ago.

MILFORD HAVEN. Army Chaplain's Visit.—On Sunday evening next the Rev. Ernest Jones, Chaplain to H. M. Forces, will be the preacher at the Tabernacle Congregational Church and will relate some of his experiences amongst the men at the front. I tXew Pastor at r-,eboboth.-Thc, Rev. A. E. Roberts, commenced bis new pastorate at Rebobolh C.M., Presbyterian church, Hakin, on Sunday .under favourable circumstances. Good congrega- tions assembled morning and evening, and Mr Roberts was given a warm welcome. We speak for the new minister a welcome to the community, and wish him a happy and successful period of work. Hakin Point Wesleyan Church.—The harvest festival services at Hakin Point WesleYIiIIJ Church on Sunday evening last took the appropriate form at the evening service of a service of song, entitled Joy in Harvest" (John Burnham) which was very tastefully rendered by the Choir under the leader- ship of Mr Harry Day in the presence of a good congregation. The connective readings were given by Mr J. J. Cordbam, and the onerous duties of organist were capably undertaken by Mr R. W. Hancock. Liberal Club Whist Drive.—Tbe fortnightlv whist drive at the Liberal Club was held on Wed- nesday and proved as popular as ever, si being present and nearly all the tables occupied. The M.C., Mr C. J. Howell, discharged his duties with satisfaction to all. The prizes and winnprs were —Ladies: 1st, (flower vase) Miss Bessie Lewis, after a tie with Mrs Arthur Jones, at 176 and on cards being cut. Mrs Jones for second prize secured a photo frame Mrs (C. J. Howell took the booby prize (141). Gents: 1st (cigarette case), Mr George Clarke (182) 2nd (2 boxes cigarettes), Mr J. Russell Evans: (180) booby prize Mrs T. Brown (130). Rehoboth Church Anniversary.—Sunday week was a special day at Rebobotb Presbyterian Church, Hakin, the occasion of the anniversary services. Favoured with a visit from one of the leading divines in the connextion, the Rev. Professor Richard Morris, M.A., B.D., of Bala, and of Abrystwytb, large congregations were expected. In tbe morning Professor Morris, in a particularly earnest and devote utterance, argued that in the Christian life there was no such thing as old age, but from the very commencement it was one con- tinuous climb to a higher life which ripened and was consummated in the eternal. The Cinema.—The long-waited for Attraction extraordinary. Evelyn Thaw (herself) in "Shadows on my Life," will he seen at the Cinema to-morrow (Thursday), Friday and Saturdav. This film-plav is the rage of England and America. The chief factor of its successful run is the appearance in the principal role of a young actress, Evelyn Thaw who is making a bid for tbe first time for screen popularitv. Monday next Wm. Fox will present Gladys Brockwell in a very fine Fox drama, entitled "For Liberty," a thrilling and patriotic play, many of the scenes of which are laid in Berlin. The title of this picture in other words means, "True love shall win through the clash of war. Picture Palace.—The picture for the beginning of this week and to-night, "Auld Ling Svne," i one that we know will suit the patrons of the Picture Palace, it is full of very fine incidents. This, with the popular "Gloria's Romance" and interest pictures make up a splendid programme. For the latter part of the week another fine picture IS coming, entitled" The Innocent Mrs Gordon," a picture that commences with comedy and ends with a very powerful drama. Next week is being shown the greatest of song films, "Because," featuring Ben Webster. To the great number of people who know this song the film will give added pleasure. We are asked to remind patrons that on Tnnrsday, Friday and Saturdav of next week will be screened exclusive to the Picture Palace the greatest film ever shown in the town, a film acknowledged by the trade papers to be the finest production ever produced. Wherever this picture has been shown the verdict of the public is alwavs the same absolutely splendid." A Nursing Home for Milford Haven.—A long- felt public need is about to be supplied at Milford Haven, in the shape of a Nursing Home and Babv Clinic. We have been informed that thanks to a splendid gift of £500 from Councillor David Pettit towards the cost, this project has been made possible. and the commodious premises, "Ael-y- Bryn," Great North Road, have been acquired from Councillor E. E Carter. In connection with the District Nursing Association these premises will shortly be opened, and any person requiring special attention or emergency cases comiug into the town will receive every care from trained nurses. The committee will be grateful for any gifts towards the opening such as table linen, pillow cases, towels, tea cloths, hot water bottles, saucepans, cutlery, jugs, basins, itc. Further particulars will shortly be announced. The total amount realised by the baby show and fete held on June 27th. is now £ 10!) 0s. tHà., the entertain- ment tax having been successfully reclaimed. Skipper's Sad Death in Irelau(I. The death took place on Tuesday last week at Kingstown, Ireland, of Skipper Henry Rooke. R.N.R., Milford Haven, son-in Jaw of Mr John Devonald. Robert Street, under sad circumstances. Less ttiau a fortnight previously he had been in Milford Haven on patrol duty and spent the night with'his father- in-law. On the return journey the crew were attached for the most part with influenza. In the case of Skipper Rooke, this developed into double pneumonia and pleurisy, and he passed away as stated. leaving a young wife and two little chil- dren. Two other members of the crew succumbed. The funeral took place on the following Thursday. The deceased skipper was only 28years of age. and came to Milford Haven from Brixbam when quite a lad. and bad beed in the trawlers until the out- break of the war when he joined the R.N.R. and gained promotion to the rank of skipper. He was a genial, good-hearted fellow, and his untimely death has caused deep grief to relatives and friends. Rebobotb's New Pastor.—A large and apprecia- tive congregation assembled at the Presbyterian Church, Gorseinon, last week, when the Rev. A. E. Roberts (who has accepted a call to Rehoboth, Milford Haven), occupied the pulpit for the last time ere taking up his new duties. The service was an inspiring one and members and old friends were visibly affected by the earnest discourses of the pastor." On Monday, night there was a large farewell meeting, when appreciative addresses were delivered by the leaders of the church, after which Mr Slade, the leading deacon, presented the Rev. A. E. Roberts with a wallet of Treasury not, saud a book, beautiful] v, inscribed and signed bv the seven deacons and others of the presenta- tion committee. Airs Parsley, on behalf of the church, presented Mrs Roberts with a handsome lady's handbag, and Mr J. L Jones, Sunday School superintendent, handed to Master and Miss Roberts a Treasury note each. The Rev. A. E."Roberts, having feelingly voiced his thanks to the meeting, the Rev. H. J. Davifcs, Moriah, Lougbor, gave a very earnest address to toe church and to the retiring pastor. The quartette, "God be with you till we meet again, with the congregation joining in the final chorus, brought a very impressive meeting to a close. Eminent Preacher's Visit to the Tabernacle.- The officers of the Tabernacle Congregational Sunday School were singularly fortunate this year in securing the services of so eminent a preacher as the Rev. G. McLuckie, M.A., of Swansea, for the anniversary services on Sunday last. Mr McLuckie, whilst at Great Yarmouth, built up a reputation which brought him a call to succeed Dr. Jowett, of Birmingham, which, however, he declined. It goes without saying that his first visit to Milford Haven drew great congregations. The spacious ediSce was comfortably a])ed at the morning service. The sermon was a rich feast of spiritual things Some people to-day, said the preacher, argued that religion and politics should be kept apart. But religion bad got to be the driving power in a man's politics, just as it should be in his commercial life. Mau was a unit that could not be split up in bulkheads aud watertight compartments, bis religion must cover all his life. He must go to his business as a religious man, and to his public life as a religious man. lie liked the simple man, the one-folded man, not the duplex man—but men of the type of that great Statesman, President Wilson. His points were that a m in who would search for the will of God must employ lii3 heart in the service. This suggeeted a spirit of thorough going earnestness. Read the uiograph les of men who had succeeded. They were men who had toiled and won. They must have a vision before there was any hope of success His appeal was for a man's religion tote11 in his life. rnerson's words were true-" What you are speaks so much louder than what you say, that I cannot hear what you say." In the afternoon there was a united Sunday School service in which the Baptist and Wesleyau Schools joined. Mr j McLuckie, who is much at home amongst the young people, delivered an interesting andress on Thou shalt guide me with Thy counsel.' A solo was sweetly reudered by Miss Irene Codd. In the evening the church was crowded to its utmost capacity and a very impressive service was held. The preacher gave a remarkably able discourse, and his words were "such as to burn themselves into the hearts and consciences of all who bnrJ them. The choir, under the !eadfrship of Mr Fred Morgans, gave an effective rendering of the autb? m, Deep Jordan's banks I tread (Gabriel). ABTIFJIAT TFmn.-Mr Edwarrt England, Ltcl, tJHV attends at Mr Meyler, Chomiat. Chir!e? Street-, Milford HaveD, every Monday. See large advertise- ment Estimates froe. Englifih ai d American ArtiPeial !j Teeth. Teeth fixed by the Company's Patent Suctio i, requiring no fastening. For atticulation and culing they are equal to the natural toelli. MR. J. JJ. LLEWELLIN, Hainiltou Terrace, a Qualified Ophthalmic Optician is 1U attendance daily, aud will be pleased to advise anyone whose eyesight is defective; also to provide Spectacles (if such are necessary) fcfter a thorough and careful testing.

HOOK. I'lersonal.-I'te. Green, who was recently wounded I in France, aud is now in a Reading hospital, is making satisfactory progress.—Pte. Geo. Saunders, now of Neylan'd, and formerly of Hook, has been home on leave of absence, and has just returned to France. He has seen a great deal of fighting. Hie brohcr is also iu l'rauoo.

MATHRY. Ladies' Stienuous and Noble Work.—Though the annual hiring fair held at Mathry on October 10th and 11th was somewhat marred by wet and bois- terous weather, yet a very large number of people assembled at this old and renowned fair. The ladies of the parish, as in former years since the outbreak of war, organised luncheon and tea in the schoolroom, the proceeds of which were devoted to noble war charities- The provisions, meat, bread, cake, pastries, butter, milk. etc., were all given gratuitously so as to avoid expenses and guarantee a creditable result. The first day's takings from refreshments, side-shows, bran-tubs, Aunt-Sally, and concert- were given for Our Day, whiJst the second day was for the local Boys' Fund. The net result for the first day amounted to £53 9s. lOd. The Baby how held 011 the second day. together with food sold and con- cert held in the evening, resulted in iEl6 Os.. 2d.. which thus made the grand total of £ 69 10s. Mr. Ivor Lawrence. the tieasuier. was instructed to hand over these sums to the two mentioned chari- ties.. The ladies' committee, who organised and undertook this task, deserve unstinted praise, as the willing helpers and .subscribers (with the exception of Mr.'Robert Jamieson. Goodwic-k, who supplied fuell were wholly from the parish of Mathrv. The following ladies assisted at the tables, and subscribed either in money or in kind towards the provisions:—Mrs. Davies, Penfeidir; Mrs. Roberts. Llambed: Mrs. Rees. Morfa: Mrs. Lewis. Rhoslanog: Mrs. Lawrence. Rhoslanog; Mrs. Thomas, Locht-urffin; Mrs. Reynolds, Cross House: Mrs. James, Brynhaulog: Mrs. Morse, j Mabws Fach; Mrs. Perkins. Trefelyn: Y iss Per- I kins. Miss Nellie Lewis. Hill View: Misses. P. and H. Lewis. Llangloffan: Miss Griffiths. Priskilly: Nurse Thomas. Miss Griffiths, The Vicarage: Mrs. Phillips. Mathry Hill: Miss Lewis. Penybank: Miss Violet Wilcox. Miss Harries, Upper House; Miss Lawrence. Lower House: Mrs. Griffiths, Parkynole; Mrs. Llewellyn, Llwyngorras: Mises Miles. Mabws Fawr; Mrs. Rose. Long House: Miss James, Brynhaulog: Mrs. John Thpmas. Rhos- j lanog, and Mrs. Dora Williams, together with Mr. OJ. O. Philipps. Mathry Shop: Mr. Walter Philipps, Carnachenwen. and Mr. Griff. Thomas. Castle- ce'ulas Shop. Mrs. Roberts, Llambed, defrayed the cost of printing the posters. It would be unfair to discriminate the valued services ren- dered by the above ladies, but Miss Evelyn Griffiths, The Vicaratig. played a large part in i ensuring such a huge success. She displayed both energy and method in her duties as secre- tary. The other officials were Mrs. Perkins, Tre- /civil (chairmani. and Mrs. Ivor Lawrence. Rhos- tanog, and Mr. D. T. Lewis, joint secretaries

n- LETTERSTON. I ? « ounuett.—- Lieut. Mannering. son-in-law of tiro Rev. J. Rees. The Rectory, has been wounded while on service in France. He is in hospital in England, and is making satisfactory progress :.0- wards recovery. Persona I.-Li e u.t Gambokl Lloyd. Gwaehal," Letterston. is at home. He is still suffering from, the effects of wounds, but is progressing slowly. He was unable to attend the reception meeting li-cld on Monday, but it is hoped he may be able to be present on Monday, the 21st (fair night), when the usual welcome and presentation under the auspices of the "Boys' Fund" will be ex- tended. Accident.—We regret to report- an accident to Nolan James. the year old son of Mr. and Mrs. James, Bank House. While playing with a don- key (rn the Commons he was thrown and broke his arm rather bad]N-. -He was seen by Dr. Owen, who sent the patient to Swansea Hospital, where the X-Rays were employed to discover the exact nature of the injury. The little fellow is expected to undergo an operation. ReCI-I)tiOll.-Oll Monday last at the School a in- ception. under the auspices of the Our Bovs' Fund, was accorded Lieut. Tom Watts, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. Watts, Greenfield, Letterston. who is home on leave from France after two active service. A large gathering was presided over by Mr. David Harries, Skyber, who. in his opening remarks, complimented Lieut. Watts on his recent promotion. An interesting musical programme was contributed as follows: Song, "God hies* our Soldiers," school children and audience; recitation. Miss Muriel Phillips: solo. Miss 31. Griffiths; duett, Misses B. and L John: solo, Miss Morse: olo. Miss B. John: solo. Mr. Gronow; solo. Miss Griffiths: solo, Aliss Morse: solo, Lieut. T. Watts: solo. Gunner D. Watts. Misc Eynou and Miss Watts accompanied during the evening. The usual presentation oil behalf of the Our Loys 1" und was made. and a collection jr, ,i(t of the Fund realised £ 2 8s. 3d. Lieut. Watts, in a splendid speech* thanked them all for the pre- sentation and the warmth of the welcome extended to him. He assured the audience that the boys in France. etc., thoroughly appreciated these func- tions when they we* in •• Blightv." He expresW a wish that we should soon be holding the °reat?st reception to celebrate the homecoming of our gal lant boys 011 the termination of the war Ur Williams, Pendre. and Mr. W. Lawrence. Hamil- ton leu ace. joined in extending a welcome to Lieut. Watts, whom fliev had known for years They said he was a credit to his native piace and complimented him on his promotion.—The sing- ing of typical v(-i,e, Watts depicting Aim\ life was thoroughly enjoved, while Gunner D. Watts rendered The Veteran's Song." A pl-asant e\en,ing was terminated by singing the National Anthem.

To-Day's Quarter Sessions. At to-day's Havcrfordwest Quarter Sessions. tho jury returned a verdict of not giiiltv in the case of Thomas Adams (72), licensed victualler, who k was charged with stealing an oilskin coat, the property of John Morse, Burton.

MILFORD HAVEN. Cinema, Market Square.— Coming shortly, Cinema, by Marie Corelli, the greatest and bBt I screen vereion of any book. ii

LOCAL WEBlftNGS. FKA\< .TS—OSBORNE. The marriage was solemnized at Llanstadwel) (llUrch (Ill Saturday last, the 12th inst- oi Mr. Thomas Francis. son of Mr. Arthur Francis. Charles Street. Nevlalid. and Miss Ida Osborne, daughter of Mr. Wm. Osborne, Hailway Terrace, XeYland. The bride was given away by her father. The duties of best man were performed by Mr. Jack Lewis and the bridesmaid was Esther Francis, the bridegroom's youngest.sister. The bride's dress was, of rose pink satin with hat to match, and that 01 the bridesmaid, crepe-de- chme. trimmed with grey silk with black velvet hat. The bride s travelling costume was of grey silk with hat to match. The happy pair left later 111 the day for the Isle of Wight, where the honeymoon is being spent. The presents were numerous and valuable. HOLLOW AY—GWYTHER. Un Saturday, September 21st. at St. Johns <1 lurch, Pembroke Dock, Bomb. G. Holiowav, R.G.A.. eldest son of .M 1. George Holloway, Nailseworth. Gloucestershire, was married to Martha M. Gwyther. third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. Gwyther, Park Street. The bride, who was attired in white silk, was given away by her brother. Mr. George Gwyther and was attended by two bridesmaids, her two little nieces. Misses Edna and Lilian Gwyther, who were prettily dressed in shell pink and pale blue silk, with hats to match. The duties of best man were performed by Mr. Val. Gwytlier, whilst 1r. Erne.-t Gwyther acted as groom. At Lianstadweil Churcli, on Saturday last. Py the Rev. D. LL. Davies, B.A., Vicar, the wedding was solemnised of Corpl. Harold Cyril Griffiths, K.F.C., cldcsi. s"n of Mr. Griffith-, Plasterers* Anns. Haverfordwest, aiid M. J. Harries, I daughter of Mrs. G. llarries, Chalks Street. Ncj- land. The bride was given away by her brother, | Mr. Willie Harries.. The bridesmaid was Miss Florrie Harries, sister to the bride, and the duties 01 best man were also performed by the bride's brother. The bride wa^ dressed in a tailor-made costume of navy serge with grey velour hat. Thy happy couple left later in the day foi Cardiff. 1 Corpl. Griffith; obtained special iea"c tc) collig home from the Western Front for the occasion, and is again due back in France on Thursday. LUTI-)10HHI:3. A very pretty wedding took place at the Congre- gational Chapel. Neyland, on the lltlJ iti^t. the. contracting panics being Pte. A\ Lott. 4tli Welsh, and a native of Devonport, and Miss M. E. Morris, second daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Morris, Cambrian Road, N> /land. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a dress of pale blue crepe de cliene with hat to match. The chief bridesmaid was Miss E. Morris, sister of the bride, assisted by Miss N. Davies. while the duties j of best man were performed by Mr. Stephen Morris, the bride's eldest brother. The brides- maids wore dresses of biscuit colour with black ydum tiats.andihe bride's travelling costume was blue with black velour hat. The e-remoiiy was performed by the Rex, W. Powell (paston, and was witnessed by a large number of spectators. The happy couple leJt the chapel amid showers of -confetti, and after the reception at the bride's home left for Devonport. The bride I and bridegroom were the re'dpicuu of a large number of costly pieounti.