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

HAVERFORDWEST BUTCHER'S GRIEVANCE. A meeting of the Food Control Committee for the Rural District and Haverfordwest Borough was held on Wednesday last, when there were present:—Mr. T. G. Lewis (chairman), Mrs. Victor Higgon, O.B.E., Mrs. Lawrence, Mr. T. James, Mr. J. S. Roberts, Mr. W. Geo. James, Mr. W. H. John, Mr. J. James, Rev. J. J. Evans, Mr. Williams, Mr. Llewellin, and Mr. R. Sinnett. The minutes of the last meeting were read and passed. A letter was read from Mrs. Jno. Evans, Market Street, desiring to resign her position on the com- mittee. It was decided that it was a matter for the Town Council. A BUTCHER'S APPLICATION. The Butcher's Association for Haverfordwest having objected to Mr. Jenkins, of Dew Street, being allowed to open as a butcher on the market, a letter was read from Mr. Jenkins asking for permission to appear before the committee to state his case. It was agreed, upon the motion of Mr. W. H. John, to hear what Mr. Jenkins had to say. Mr. Jenkins said he had been all his life con- nected with the butchering trade. His father had been a butcher on the market for years but had retired. He did not know why his application was turned down. The prohibition was adopted to protect those who were up with the colours. They were all back now, and he could not see any reason for the refusal. He thought the butchers t simply did not want opposition. They did not J object to demobilised soldiers because they had become a strong body by banding themselves to- gether. It was necessary to have a parmit to draw meat. On the proposition of Mrs. Higgin, seconded by Mr. W. H. John, it was agreed that the local Butchers' Association be asked their reason for not granting the application. CONSUMERS' REPRESENTATIVES. The following gentlemen were appointed as consumers' representatives at the cattle marts:— Haverfordwest-Mr. Geo. R. James and Mr. R. Sinnett; Hasguard^-Mr. G. R. James; Goodwick- Mr. T. Thomas; Letterston-Mr. G. S. Roberts. SUGAR PRICES. In a discussion which took place regarding over- charges for sugar made by wholesale merchants to retailers, the Chairman remarked that no re- tailer should be afraid to report to that committee any prices that were considered too high. He instanced one case where a local merchant had to refund to the retailers all he had charged in excess. If one wholesaler refused to supply there were others that would. Mr. Williams said it was difficult where there were tied houses. We have been paying 7id. per lb. at St. David's. The prices of wholesalers should be looked into. Mr. Jas. James moved that the inspector call and see the invoices of sugar. Mr. Williams seconded, and this, was agreed to. THE CONSTITUTION OF COMMITTEES. Mr. Sinnett asked that the Town Council be informed how that committee was constituted exacly, because the Comrades were asking for greater representation. The Council wished to know how many were representative of labour, etc. The Clerk said he would supply the particulars. EFFECTS OF RAILWAY- STRIKE. Amongst the bills passed was one for R.5 for one month's hiro of the Temperance Hall, in which flour was stored over the recent railway strike, and a charge of ZI 10s. for cleaning same.

Haverfordwest District Council HIGHWAYS' SUUVEYOR APPOINTED. The monthly meeting of the Haverfordwest Rural District Council was held on Wednesday, when Mr. W. E. Evans (chairman) presided. APPOINTMENT OF SURVEYOR. tTWW "'II.. Tne unairman react a letter from Mr. V. J. U. Johns regretting his inability to be present on this occasion as he was so very interested in the appointment. The Chairman said there were 95 applicants for the appointment, and that on Saturday last the sub-committee made a short list of three with two in reserve. Continuing, the Chairman, said the Sanitary Committee, which had just sat, had formulated a number of questions which they thought desirable to put to the candidates when interviewed.—The questions were:— (1) Have you original testimonials with you? (2) Have you had experience in managing men? If so, what experience? (3) What experience have you had with making District Council roads and mileage, of same? (4) What experience of rolimg plant? What,ex- perience in quarrying and in altering and reconstructing roads under the Road Board? (5) What experience regarding compensation for claims that may be made against the council ? (6) What experience in widening roads and mak- ing plans for bridges, etc. ? (7) When can you take up the appointment if selected? If appointed it must be clearly understood that the salary includes the completing of plans satis- factory to the Road Board. THE CANDIDATES. Mr. W. Carlysle Ford, Devon, age 28, said he was a Member of the Institute of Engineers, and assistant to Perthshire County Council for three years. He had charge of reconstruction work. He had charge of bridges, and had reconstructed five miles of roads. He had 89 men, beside steam tractors and rollers under his charge. He had also under him four quarries with machines. He had joined up and served 4s years with the colours. He could take up the post in a month. He produced plans made by him. He agreed to the condition. Mr. F. J. Harries, Biddeport, Devon, aged 37, married. He had carried out several new roads. He had altered roads carrying heavy traffic, in- cluding motor services. He had about 300 miles of roads under him. He had acted in the capacity I of water engineer. He had experience in quarry- ing, bridging, and tar-spraying. He had 50 men • under him. He would agree to the condition. Mr. John A. Rice, of Velindre, Llanrhian, said he had been working under contractors for many years. He was in the employ of the United Stone Firms, Ltd., and was in charge of the Porthgain Quarries. He had been brought into contact with a large number of surveyors. He had all the essentials for managing men. He had 200 men under him. He had never been employed by any Authority. He said Porthgain quarries were on a par with the best in the country. He was 39 years of age. If appointed he would agree to the condi- tion. The voting resulted in Mrs. Rice getting 25 votes and Mr. Ford 7. Mr. T. G. Leis proposed that Mr. Rice be ap- pointed. This was seconded and carried. Mr. Rice returned thanks, and said he could take up the duties in a week, for that was now all the notice he need give his employers. t The salary for the new surveyor is £300 per an- num, with Z100 for motor and travelling expenses. Two cases of infection at Llangwm were reported and a case of scarlet fever at Goodwick. A letter was read from the Pembrokeshire County Council regarding excessive timber traffic, and asking the Rural District Council to nominate representatives on a committee composed of mem- bers of both councils for the purpose of going into the matter of assessing contractors for damage done. It was decided that Mr. James, Mr. Evains and Mr. T. G. Lewis represent the R.D.C. In response to claims made against the Govern- ment for damage done certain roads by the re- moval of timber, the Government made the fol- lowing awards:—For damage done from Criny Bridge to Cilrhedyn Bridge, 41,030, and from Colby to Red Lion, £ 268.

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28 Years' Pastor. PRESENTATION TO THE REV. W. I MENDUS. MAY TRIBUTES. The Rev. W. Mendus, who has retired from, the past-orate of Ebenezer Church, Haverford- west, after 28 years' service, was, together with Mrs. Mendus, on Wednesday night list presented on behalf of the church with a cheque for £40, and on behalf of the towns- people with an illuminated address and a wallet containing £40 15s. The many tributes paid to Mr Mendus show the high esteem in which he is held in the town, and the keen regret felt at his departure for Cardiff, where he has taken up his residence with his eldest son. The presentations were preceded by a tea given by the church at Ebenezer. The Rev. E. Nicholson Jones presided at the presentations, and was supported by the Revs. Owen Jacobs, Owen D. Campbell, W. R, Lewis, Rev. Gwilym Smith (rector of Prendergast), Rev. W. M. Williams (Neyland), and the Rev. T. Ll. Roderick (Pencader). Mrs Mendus was present with Mr Mendus. The Chairman read a number of letters from prominent people regretting absence. Mr D. R. Jones, manager of the London City and Midland Bank, wrote that he had never pre- viously come across an instance where a minister had so completely won the respect and confidence of everyone of his fellow- townsmen as Mr Mendus had done in Haver- fordwest. Rev. W. M, Thomas, Wiston, ex- pressed pleasure that the church was recog- nising in a substantial way the long and faithful services of their pastor. He felt that in Mr. Mendus's d4parture from the county he had lost a kind friend and helpful. guide. Rev. Wm. Evans, Pembroke Dock, wrote that it would have given him great pleasure to have added his testimony to Mr Mendus's character and the value of his services. Iter. T. Owen Phillips, Rev. J. Morgan Price, and the Revj A. Baring-Gould regretf--d that a prior engagement prevented their being pre- sent, the last-named adding that he should have been very pleased to do honour to one whom he regarded ve:-y highly, and whose de- parture he so much regretted. NEVER ANY UNPLEASANTNESS. I The presentation from the church was made by Mr James Adams, the oldest male member of Ebenezer. He said that Mr Mendus had worked faithfully with them for the long period of 28 years, and the church felt they could not allow that occasion to pass without expressing their appreciation of his services and their sense of regret at his departure. The people of Haerfordwest, apart from the church at Ebenezer, had not been backward in showing how highly they respected Mr and and Mrs Mendus. Although there had been the usual "ups and downs" in the church during the 28 years Mr Mendus had been with them there had never been any unpleasant- ness. The quickness with which matters were put right he attributed to Mr Mendus's com- mon sense and sound judgment. Always a man of peace, he had never had anyone but friends in the church or in the town gigtier- ally. They trusted that Mr Mendus would soon be restored to vigorous bodily health, and that he would have a long life of useful- ness at Cardiff. At present they were a shepherdless flock at Ebenezer, but he hoped they would soon succeed in getting a wdrthy successor. Mr J. Rowlands and Mr J. Reynolds also added their tributes on behalf of the church. Mr S. J, Watts Williams, J.P., St. Davids, spoke on behalf of the Calvinist18 Methodists in the county generally. They had hoped that Mr and Mrs Mendus would have continued to reside in the county. Mr; Mendus was well- known throughout Pembrokeshire, and no ofte was more highly regarded. He asked the church to lose no time in finding a successor, as it was the greatest mistake for a church to keep a pastorate vacant for any length of time. Mr Mendus's long pastorate spoke for itsèrë. The Chairman mentioned that The Rev. Owen Jacobs, who was present to make the presentation on behalf of the public of FI, eerfordwest, had been in Haverfordwest for i 32 years, the Rev. Owen D. Campbell for 25 years? and he himself for 17 years. As Mr Watts Williams said: "Those facts speak for themselves." (Applause.) I A PUBLic PRESENTATION. Rev. Owen Jacobs, in making the public presentation, said he came to Haverfordwest four years before Mr Mendus. The illumi- nated address and the wallet of Treasury notes were an expression of their feelings towards Mr and Mrs Mendus. Speaking of his long personal friendship with Mr Mendus, Mr Jacobs sadd he soon found out that they had much in common. Mr Mendus was a loyal servant of the Master, full of passion for the spiritual welfare of those around him. He felt that the personal friendship which had been formed between them would last as long as life. He was sure that the people of Hav- erfordwest wbuld be delighted to see him back in their midst again. In asking Mr Mendtis's acceptance of the address and wallet of notes as an inadequate token of the high esteem in which he was held by them all, Mr Jacobs remarked that no ceremony had ever given him greater pleasure. (Applauste). The address, which was beautifully illumi- nated, was in the following terms:— I TO THE REV. WILLIAM MENDUS. Dear Mr Mendus,-On the occasion of your leaving this town it has been felt by a number of your friends who have been as- sociated with you in common work for the good of the town of Haverfordwest that your much-regretikd removal from their midst should not be allowed to take place withbut some expression of the sincere respect and high esteem in which you have been held personally on account of the varied and valuable services which you have rendered to the community. They recall your deep interest in temper- ance advocacy; your co-operation and sym- pathy with the endeavours of other churches than your own; your devotedness in fur- thering the spiritual welfare of the inmates of the local hospital, and the zeal you have manifested in intermediate and elementary education. Much, however, as you have merited high regard because of these and other labours, your friends wish that special mention should be made of their apprecia- tion of your unaffected courtesy and unfitt- ing kindness towards all with whom you came in contact. Their best wishes will follow you wherever you go, and fervently will they pray that you may be long spared to consecrate your life to continued Chris- tian activity, and that God's richest bless- ing may rest upon yourself, Mrs Mendus, and all the members of your family circle. They ask your acceptance of this address and the accompanying gifts as tokens vf their esteem and affection. Signed on behalf of the subscribers and committee, OWEN JACOBS. Chairman. VINCENT DA VIES, Convener. 12th November, 1919. Mr R. T. P. Williams cordially joined in the chorus of praise of Mr and Mrs Mendus. During the 28 years Mr Mendus had been in Haverfordwest he had been able to claim him as a close personal friend. A lady with whom he was very well acquainted, and who at tpe time of her death was one of the oldest mem- bers of that church, and who was a.very keen judge of human character, had expressed her very high regard for Mr Mendus. He could claim everyone of Mr Mendus's family as close personal friends. They lived in the same (Continued at foot of next column). < j ,I..

Farmers' Union. I ARE HIRING CONTRACTS VOID? A WOMAN'S PLUCKY STAXD. Mr. J. Lloyd Lewis presided at a meeting of the executive committee of the Far- mers' Union yesterday week, when Mr Evan T. Davis, M.A., Director of Education, ad- dressed the meeting on the new Education Act, explaining the several points which mate- rially affect the employment of children. He asked the committee to give the matter their' careful consideration, so that they might be in a position to make certain recommenda- tions, more especially with regard to the whole-time age, limit. The Chairman proposed, and Mr. D. Per- kins seconded, a very hearty vote of thanks to the director for his very able address, say- mg they quite agreed that if the nation was, to keep pace with other nations it was neces- sary that education should be one of the fust considerations.—The vote was warmly ac- corded, and the Director replied. A letter was read from Mr Jones, Llwyn- bedw, re the case of Mrs Lewes, Werville Brook, who was prosecuted under the Mini-1 mum Wages Act, the case going to a Court of Appeal. The point in question was whether yearly hiring contracts were void under the Minimum Wages Act. It is a case of great importance to farmers in Wales, yearly contracts being the general rule. The committee decided to support Mrs Lewes, and to ask the N.F.U. to do likewise. The, Secretary was instructed to write con- gratulating Mrs Lewes on the stand she had made. The question of the reorganisation of the County Union is to be discussed at the next meeting. The Secretary was instructed to ask for a return of the expenses of the marts in the county. As it appeared that a good deal of mis- understanding existed with regard to the resolution put forward by the branch on the price of butter, the committee wished it to be clearly understood that they would not defend any member who charged more than the fixed maximum price. The Secretary was instructed to write to the solicitor asking him not to take up cases against members until he had first given the branch the opportunity of his' services for the defence. It was left to the delegates who are attend- ing the General Committee in London to arrange dates for the meetings with Mr Pal- mer, Leicester, who had promised two days at the end of the month. The Secretary gave a report of the weights of cattle allocated to the Haverfordwest Slaughter House. On the average, they turned out very satisfactory.. The following resolutions from Croesgoch were supported :—"That we urge the Council of the N.F.U. to take immediate steps to get the Ministry of Food to sanction the opening of the Swansea Slaughter House for the use of the farmers of West Wales- "that this branch wishes to protest most strongly against the inclusion of agriculture in the 48-Hour Bill now before Parliament, and that (topics be sent to our member of Parliament. Resolutions from Northampton, asking all employer representatives on the District Wages Committee to resign as a protest owing to the attitude adopted by the Wages Board; strongly protesting against the weakness dis- played by the farmer representatives on the! Wages Board, and asking them to resign to make way for stronger men, were supported. The following resolution from Leicester was also supported: "This meeting of the Leices- ter Branch demands that the Council of the N.F.U. at once set up a committee to con- sider and deal with the unfortunate position created by the unworkable decisions of the Central Wages Board." Resolutions from Shropshire with regard to the construction of the Board of Agriculture, and the Wages Boari order cutting down the hours per week to 50, were also supported.

WOLFSDALE. Pleasant Evening.—Monday evening, Nov. 10th, was the first of a series of pleasant evenings which Bethel people intend holding during the winter months. This took the form of a lantern lecture, given freely by the Rev. Owen Jacobs, Haverfordwest, on "My tour through Rome. A large gathering came together, especially of young people, to listen to a most vivid description of some of the most noted and. most beautiful places, archi- tectural works and scenes in the whole world. He kept the large audience riveted to the lecture for almost two hours; The lantern was ably manipulated by the pastor, Rev. J. Lloyd. Councillor R. S. Wade, Dunston Park, presided over the gathering, and ITis remarks impressed one as a young man from whom great things are expected in the futui?. After the usual vote of thanks to the chair- man, lecturer, and manipulator, a most de- lightful evening was brought to a close wJlh the singing of "God be with you tin we meet again.

I CAMROSE. Social and Entertainment.—A social and entertainment was held at the Baptist Chapel on Thursday, Nov. 6th, when a large company came together. The tables were tastefully decorated, and were presided over by Mrs Williams, Lewiston, Mrs Josiah George, Wolfsdale, and Miss George, Home Farm, Camrose, assisted by other ready and willing helpers. The repast was all that could be desired, and was thoroughly enjoyed. After the social the following programme was gone through :-Pianoforte duett, Lily and Agnes George; solo and chorus, Lewis Williams; recitation, Elsie George; Welsh trio, Kate and Ivy Thomas and M. E, Williams; recita- tion, D. Lloyd George; solo, Katie Thomas; recitation, Lewis Williams; Welsh duett, Kate and Ivy Thomas; trio, Josiah George and party; solo, P. Hancock; duett, Lily and Agnes George; octette, Agnes George and party. All the items were very much appre- ciated. especially the Welsh items, which are very rarely rendered in Camrose district. The pastor, Rev. James Williams, presided.

I NEYLAND. Obituary. The sad death took place on November 5 of Eveline Marjorie Thomas, daughter of Mr. E. and Mrs Thomas, of Mastle Bridge, Ney- land. Deceased was two years and fhree months old, and was only ill a week. Deep sympathy is felt for the parents. The funeral took place at NeylariH Cemetery on Saturday, when the Rev. Wm. Williams officiated. There was a largfe number of wreaths. The under- takers were Messrs. James Harries van<T Son. —

I (WILL OF MR. W. B. MIMMACK, Mr William Bernard Mimmack, of Roxahal, Victoria Road, Pembroke Dock, and formerly of Craylands, St. Paul's Cray, Kent, gas engineer, who died on September 4th last, left estate of the gross value of £ 1,631 7s. 9d, with net personalty £1,495 12s. lOd. Probate of his will, dated March 25th, 1906, has been granted to his widow, Mrs Adelaide Erotna Mimmack, of 108, Manwood Road, Brockley, S.E., the sole executrix, to whom he left all of his property absolutely. _———— m

ROSEMARKET. Roll of Honour—Recently a roll of honour was unveiled in the parish church to the memory of the men who had sacrificed their lives in the Great War, and also containing the names of those who had served their King and country. The roll of honour was un- veiled on behalf of the Army and Navy by J. S. Venables and Wilfred Langdon. In the absence of the vicar through illness in his family, the Rev. W. Thomas, late Army chaplain, gave an eloquent and instructive address. One of the features of the service, which was very largely attended, was the singing of a, hymn entitled "The Soldiet's Home Returning," by the Rev. D. R. Pugh, M.A. The roll of honour had been very ar- tistically designed in oak, and was greatly admired. A collection was taken in aid of St. Dunstan's Home for Blinded Soldiers.

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Housing Schemes To Be Scrapped. Government's Change of Policy. WHAT IS BEING DONE IN PEMBROKE. I SHIRE. ALD. HARRIES WANTS TO MAKE AN EXAMPLE OF A LOCAL AUTHORITY. A meeting of the Pembrokeshire Public Health and Housing Committee was held at Haverfordwest on Saturday. Colonel W. R. Roberts (vice-chairman) presided, and the other members present were:—Mrs Seymour Allen, Mrs Howell Walters, Sir Charles Pliil- ipps, Messrs Hugh Williams, S. B. Sketch, Joseph Watts, E. P. Harries, J. A. GriffitBs, D. Dundas Roach, V. J. G. Johns, A. H. Saunders, T; Bowen (Llandre), J. Howard Griffiths, and John Thomas (Hodgeston). PROGRESS OF HOUSING SCHEMES. Correspondence on the local housing schemes was read from the Ministry of Health and Sir Evan Jones. This was before the last meeting of the County Council and re- ferred to the committee. It was stated that the Haverfordwest urban scheme was the most forward of all in the county. Ald. Harries: For a wonder Haverfordwest is to the front. Continuing, he said that since the letter was written Neyland Council had made some progress. At Neyland they were going to erect forty houses and had se- lected the sites. Col. Roberts mentioned that Milford Haven had also selected the sites, but owing to so many owners being concerned it was imposs- ible to get this work done more quickly. The Milford Council were going forward as quickly as tHey could. From statements made in ParlMnneirt, it '111)'W seemed, however,- that tlte- whole housing scheme was going to be scrapped. Ald. Harries: They are going forward on a new line, and are to encourage private enter- prise. The Chairman: That is much better. The Clerk mentioned that he hacf received a letter from the Ministry of Labour intimat- ing that they were prepared to provide mate- rial for private contractors in such quantities as the local authority may approve. It was stated that in the case of towns with a leas ratable value than 4200,000 the housing loan would be advanced by the public loan commissioners., The Chairman remarked that that was not known when the last meet- ing of the County Council was held. I With regard to the Pembroke Rural hoils- ing scheme, Ald. Harries remarked that they only contemplated erecting two houses at Rose- market. They wanted about 20 new houses at Rosemarket, where the housing conditions were in a frightful state. The Chairman: So I believe. RATES BETTER THAN DOCTOR'S BILLS. 1, Aid. Harries thought there ought to be a I move on by the rural authorities, who should see that the houses they already had were put into a reasonable sanitary state of repair. That would remove a large source of infection. Mr J. Thomas: What about the cost? Aid. Harries: I would rather pay rates than doctor's bilb. Mrs Seymour Allen agreed with Aid. Har- ries that landlords should be compelled to make necessary structural alterations in their cottage property. The Chairman said he knew of la case where a landlord had offered to build an additional room to a cottage, but the tenant would not consent to pay the increased rent. Aid. Harries said that if the local authori- ties did their strict duty they would force the landlord to do these things, and if the occu- pier wished to live in an insanitary cottage he should go elsewhere. Mr Dundas Roach pointed out with regard to the improvement of existing houses in rural areas that there" was a proportion of tenants ) who could not possibly afford r pay an economic rent. A room could not be added to a house for less than £ 100, and at six per cent. interest on the outlay, which the owner was entitled to cnarge, this would be twice the existing rent, which was often only 93 or P.3 10s. a year. Aid. Williams reminded the committee that it was possible to have a sanitary two-room house and an insanitary palace. The public authority had a right to insist on every cot- tage being a sanitary dwelling, but not to provide extra accommodation for large fami- lies whose business was to find a larger house. Ald. Harries thought the committee would have to make an examplel of some local auth- ority. Mr Vincent Jolms said the serious question .was the price of building material- Only last week he had a new roof put on a cottage, and the cost would be anything from 4:50 to 5.70. He believed inspection ought to be continued. Aid. Harries said a sanitary house should be built for every insanitary house, but he did not think there was a rural district council in Pembrokeshire prepared to go to that extent at present. The Chairman: You don't suggest the de- molition of these cottages? Ald. Harries No one would advocate that because it means the road. Mr J. Thomas: Supposing landlords have no means of improving their houses? The Chairman: The poor landlord! The Clerk mentioned that if the Tocal auth- ority made a house sanitary they could charge the landlord with the expense, and if the land- lord had no means they could charge their expenditure on the Tiouse. Aid. Harries asked if it was any use to try and form Public UtiMty Societies, as there (Continued at foot of next column). )

No Sanatorium for Pern* f brokeshire. hi WOuLD MEAN A 3d. or 4d. RATE. j i The Public Health and Housing Committed which met at Haverfordwest on Saturday, •; considered the resolution passed at the Iatt meeting of the County Council regarding tuberculosis treatment in Pembrokeshire. The j following sub-committee was formed to report generally as to the tuberculosis treatment ? U ,the county, and in particular as to the a!I? 1 gations made against Cranford Lodge San*' ? torium :-Mr W. T. Davies, Col. Roberts, Aid- Williams, Aid. E. P. Harries, Mr J.i Howard Griffiths, Aid. Sketch (representing the Public A Health Committee), and Mr Iorwerth Jone* M Mr Skyrmes, and Miss Beatrice Chambef9  (representing the Insurance Committee). |pj A discussion took place as to when tb? ? committee should meet, and Aid. Harries ie* ferred to a suitable date for the Labour bers. jj Aid. Sketch: We labour enough, oed I knows! I With regard to the inspection of Cranford Lodge by the county medical officer, Aid- j Sketch remarked that the sooner this w*5 done the better. The Chairman said that having regard to the allegations that had been made againo Cranford Lodge Sanatorium, it was essmtiot that the committee should report whetfillf thoie charges could ,be substantiated. lio was not reflecting on Alderman Harries 111 any way, but he knew that years ago sinlilo complaints were made by patients against ) accept such allegations with reserve. If the allegations were true the Committee ought to see that no more patients were sent to tbo .sa a t0 IUXO. Aid. Han-ies sau l f lie lelt~ sonie ex fr fx ation was due to the Committee, geou he had advocated the appointment of a \çbOt time tuberculosis officer and afterwards burS the business. He explained ihat in t e meantime three patients came to him ø-Ild volunteered a statement. They said they were prepared to appear before any coramit' tee of inquiry. One of these now wanted to, go back to Cranford Lodge, and he was trying to arrange for the man's return. ? The Chairman: He is satisfied then? Ald. Harries: Xo, he is not. For the salio of his family he wants to go back. The Clerk mentioned that one patient who had returned from Cranford Lodge reporte4 that he was satisfied with the treatment aD- > ¥;t¡: the food. Aid. Harries; But he died shortly after wards. Ald. Sketch: From pneumonia followïøS influenza. ø Ald. Harries said he should like if t Committee, instead of indulging in recrinlilr ations over the past would report as to w I could be done in the immediate future. ,,8 was greatly concerned as to the future tre&t- ment of tuberculosis in Pembrokeshire. It was decided that the county medical officet should interview the three patients who ba e made allegations regarding Cranford Lodge treatment, and after visiting that institute011 report to the committee that day fortnight- Mr Vincent Johns asked whether it was 1°* tended to build a sanatorium in pembr<M?* shire? fQp The Clerk replied that it was I!nP ooibl? for  a small county like Pembrokeshire to n e sanatorium of its own, unless they were pre- pared to pay a 3d or a 4d rate. Us ?"eO < that there were 18 shelters scattered through- ?? out the county. e In reply to Mr Saunders, the Clerk saul the t sub-committee .could report, if they liked, iO favour of joining the Welsh National Memort

I 0 I (Continued from preceding column.) street as he did, and he had seen one or other of them pretty well every day for the last 28 years. He had never had a talk with Mr. Mendus without feeling the better for it. They did not know what the future had in store for Mr and Mrs Mendus, but whether it be run- shine or gloom they would rejoice in the sun- shine and sympathise with them in the gloom. He left not only with the high esteem and re- gard of that church, but with the goodwill and best wishes of the whole town. Rev. Gwilym Smith (whose presence was welcomed by the chairman as an indication of the more cordial relationship which existed between the Christian churches of the town) said he regarded Mr Mendus aslka faithful in- terpretation í of the dignity of service. Not only had Mr Mendus laboured, but he always did things in a singularly happy and graceful, way. (Applause). Mr Mendus was not one of those who did good things in a sorry way. There was always in his preaching a note of earnestness. In wishing God-speed to Mr Mendus they felt he was rich in the love and affection which their gifts betokened. Mr Viincent Davies, who promoted the public presentation, referred to Mr Mendus as a faithful and constant servant of God, atd because he was that he was a trufc and loyal citizen. He had had the pleasure" of Mr Mendus's acquaintance for 27 years, and he felt that the loss the town had sustained was really greater than they realised. He was a man of steling character, and although he had no wish to appear in the limelight he always carried witH him a silent influence "for good. He had never heard a word of disrespect for Mr Mendus. In conclusion, Mr Davies thanked the collectors for having obtained such a substantial sum. There were six col- lectors, and their names and the, amounts collected were:-Miss.Dors Griffiths, Victoria Place, JE21; Mr Sidney Davies, £6 6s. 3d.; Miss Jane Lloyd, -44 10s.; Mr Jae. James, £ 6 13s.; Mr Thos. Rogers, E4 5s. 6d.; and himself, £ 4 6s. The best wishes of all the collectors were with Mr and Mrs Mendus in their future life. Rev. W. M. Williams, Neyland, expressed his indebtedness to Mr Mendus as a friend and counsellor. At all times and in all cir- cumstances Mr Mendus had proved himself to him an inspiration and a help. He had done a good day's worK, and although he (Mr Williams) did not quarrel with him for retir- ing, he did quarrel with him for leaving Pem- brokeshire. The only explanation he could hazard as to his leaving was fliAt Mr Mendus wished to be a bit of a gay "spark" in the streets of Cardiff. (Laughter. It was, he continued, one of the greatest privileges of his life to have enjoyed the friendship of Mr and Mrs Mendus. Mr Mendus always preached new sermons, and had he wished Mr Williams believed he could have been one of the most popular preachers in Pembrokeshire. Returning thanlts, Mr Mendus, who was cordially received, humorously alluded to the eloquent speeches that had been made on a good subject. (Laughter.) He expressed his indebtedness to the church af Ebenezer, aad said he knew that the feeling which had found expression that night was genuine. In leaving them he felt that he wiaa being guided. The church was not shepherdless. He felt deep regret in leaving the town as leavinig the church, but the chief reason for -his goifig away was that his health and strength were not equal to the task. The Chairman remarked that they said "Au 'revoir," but not "Good-bye." Rev. W. R. Lewis pronounced the benediction. f' {'

(Continued from preceding column). 1 were means of financing those? Mr Jos. Watts: No private individual wilJ build at present prices.. Mr Vincent John.% after describing wbO had been done by the Haverfordwest B?" District Council with regard to their ho?ts"? scheme, moved the following resolution:- j That in view of the serious shortage  houses the district councils be asked to p? ? forward as quickly as possible their schlolt so as to be able to do s6me building J1:. spring also that they be requested to 't spect their present cottage^ and see f they are made fit for habitation. Mr T. Bowen seconded, and this was agri to. HEARSTON CAMP SITK I The Clerk reported with regard to the 5$t posed acquisition of Hearston Camp site, .MI the Government had promised them the f?t? of priority to the huts, but the owner was prepared to sell the whole farm of 130  In reply to Aid. Harries, the Clerk sa?  was reported that the fara* was suitable small holdings. A committee was appointed to inqpe,t tw land. Aid. Harries's name was 'ment'o!?. but the youthful alderman declared tb?  knew nothing about land, adding, "TI'ere ? a few things that even I do not know anytbi r about." (Laughter.) ) AN EXTRA CLERK. j I The County Medical Officer of Health as jj for additional clerical assistance. He s?"  took one derk at the present time to rtlp I and address envelopes. i Asked whether a junior clerk would not do. the Medical Officer of Health said he "'Ot prefer a shorthand and typewriting clerk. a Wheatley said that such a clerk would Btst4 at £ 120 a year. Mr Bowen thought It boy could stamp and address envelopes. The matter was referred to the joint e mitt.e with" power to act. L mittee withpower to act.