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

Flshguard Sessions. I The Fishguard monthly sessions tfere held oa Wednesday last before Messrs. W. G. James, Pantyphilip (chairman), B. Thomas, B. G. Llewhelin, T. G. Bennett, and W. E. Bennett (Dinas). APPLICATION UNDER SMALL TENE- I MENT ACT. Mr W. Evans, solicitor, appeared for Mr and Mrs Howells, of Buckett Farm, Llanfair- nantygof, in the adjourned application for the possession of a cottage occupied by Mr George SVilmett. Mr W. Evans explained tne cir- ciuattances of the letting, which was borne out by Mr Howells. Eventually the bench decided to adjourn the case for another month, and that in the meantime Mr Wilmett was to search for a house and report the result. LIGHTING OFFENCES. I Thomas Henry Brown, of West Street, Fish- guard, was smmoned for driving a motor-car in Station Road, Goodwick, without having a rear light.—P.S. Veal proved the offence, and the defendant was dismissed with a caution. Albert Hood, of Cartref House, Newport, was summoned for being without lighted front lamps, and he was fined 10s. Bertie Harries, of Haverfordwest, was fined 10s. for a similar offence.-P.C. Veal proved both cases. A fine of 5s. was imposed on Mrs Annie Jane Charles, of Tresinwen, Goodwick, for driving a donkey cart ih the Goodwick and Trevasser Road without having lighted lamps, and Ben- jamin David John, of Trellys Farm, St. Nicholas, was fined 10s. for driving a horse and trap without lights. For riding a bicycle without having lighted lamps Thomas Henry Lamb, of Trevaseefy Llanwnda, who pleaded guilty, was fined 5s. William Owen George, of Llanpenan Farm, Llanwnda, was summoned for being without a rear light.—Defendant said lie had the lamp in the cart.—Dismissed with a caution. P.C. Holloway proved the last four cases. DRUNKS. David Reynolds, of St. Davids Place, Good- wick, who was summoned for being drunk in Main Street, Goodwick, on the 28th ult., was fined 63.-P.S. Wheeler was the officer con- oerned. Henry Davies, of Smyth Street, Fishguard, was summoned for being drunk and disorderly in Hamilton Street, liishguard, on the 1st inst. -II.C. Furlong proved the offence.—Supt. Evans explained that defendant was a dis- charged soldier, and that a little drink affected liiiii.Tlie case was dismissed on payment of costs. William Nugent surrendered to his bail on a charge of being drunk and disorderly in Quay Road, Goodwick, on the 2nd inst.—P.C. Har- ries proved the case.—The case was dismissed on payment of costs. AIDING AND ABETTING A LICENSEE. Edmund Burke, of Dyffryn, Goodwick, was charged with aiding and abetting Mrs Margaret Williams, or the Farmers' Arms, Fishguard, to supply beer, contrary, etc;, on the 9th October last. Supt. Eans explained that defendant had only recently been served, and that the others concerned. had been dealt with at the last sessions.—Defendant was fined 5s. ECHO OF THE :FAIR.. The two local lads who did not appear at a previous sessions, and who were charged with stealing nuts and sweets from the Maket House on Fair night, were represented by Mr W. Evans, solicitor, who on their behalf pleaded guilty. The defendants were bofind over in the sum of zElO to be of good behaviour for six months, and ordered to pay 12s. each as"B fine and £ 1 3s. 6d. towards the cost.

I An Over-Charge for Vinegar. EXCESS REFUNDED AT NEYLAND. A special sub-committee of the Neyland Tribunal on Thursday investigated u complaint laid by Mr R. Aldridge against Miss Morgan, grocer, Kensington Road, eyland. Miss Morgan was unable to attend, Mr W. Harris appealing as her representative. On the charge being read by the Clerk, Mr Harris was asked what he had to say. He remarked that the. price of vinegar charged to complainant was similar to that charged by several other retailers of that district. Being but a very small shopkeeper that was the only guide they had for retail prices, and if there was an excess of profits it was done quite innocently; The price charged to Miss Morgans was 2s. 9d. per gallon. Mr Aldridge, in reply to the chairman, said that seeing this was the first case of the kind lie asked them to deal with it leniently. It would serve as a warning. Mr Harris was asked to retire while the committee considered the case. The Chairman (Mr W. Evans), in summing t:p, said there had been an excess of profits. After allowing Miss Morgan 33, per cent. profit there wcA6 an overcharge of lid. It was proposed by Mr L. W heeler, seconded bv Miss Walker, and carried, that Miss Mor- °ans refund the overcharge, and she was also warned that the tribunal has the power to take this case before a court of summary jurisdic- tion, in which case she would have been liable up to a £ 200 fine, and that all future sales on that consignment should be C^d. per pint. The Chairman said that, taking all things ■ uro consideration, this case was dealt with v'rï lenient1\ hut in future complaints proved -.crtd not be- so favourably considered, as it ■• as the duty of the committee to protect the HtlJlic. Mr HarrK in making the refund, stated that he did not think he would have cause to appear before the committee again, as this would be a great warning. They would mak e closer en- quiries before fixing the retail sonles of alt commodities.

AT A BURIAL BOARD OFFICE. I Place: A Burial Board Office. ,io Time: About 10.30, and the day's work seemed just to be beginning. A stern, not to say bad-tempered looking man, of middle age, sat on a high stool doing nothing in particular. A woman of a distinctly certain age (let us say within the voting &real!) stood at the telephone she wore thick boots, a short skirt, and spoke in a loud affected voice: "Send her along to me, I'll deal with her. What? She's busy? Then she will have to make time. Does she think this office is run, so that we can dance round on her!' To-morrow? Yee, send her up. I'll settle her!" The (re- ceiver was rattled to its place, and the speaker turned to the bevy of young ladies, who (in the most transparent of blouses, the shortest of skirts, and with no lack of powdgr and perfume) were busily arranging themselves at a long table. "Have either of you seen Mr Jones? There's someone here about a grave plot. 0, there's Mr Morgan! I want to speak to him." Lady of voting age flies off, and is seen con- versing with a weak young man. It is evidently a pleasant conversation, for the minutes pass The other young ladies settle themselves in their places, exchange bags of sweets, touch up their hair, show letters to each other (under cover of the desks), and, finally, test their pens preparatory to a start. There are several black-robed, sad-faced people, now, waiting for attention at the out- side counter. One of them, lent forward, and asked the young lady nearest to her it would, indeed, be long before Mr Jones ar- rived?" "He'll be here directly I expect, but I don't know anything about it," was the answer she received. A pause—there are no seats for the tired waiters on the other side—who are now in- creased to about a dozen. The stern-faced man descends from his desk, surely there will be something doing now A young girl, with no blouse on, to speak of, button-holed him. "Have' a sweet?" What "an amiable change on the masculine face It is wreathed in smiles, and a sweet is transferred from the sticky bag to his mouth. "Have another—don't be afraid-I didn't buy them myself!" with a conscious smirk. The con- versation goes on, the second male has suc- I cumbed. Telephone goes. One of the unannexed maidens from the long table answers it. "Hello! What? I can't help it. The committee doesn't pleet till next Tuesday. Soldier wants stone put before he goes back to France? Well, he can't have it. The committee doesn't meet till next Tuesday I tell you. Nothing can be done without them." The young lady returns to her seat, and arranges her hair at a little glass, Not to waste time she enters into conversation wit the young lady sitting next to her. "Say, did you have that letter from Jack? Lucky he didn't see you out with your new boy last night. My word, he's a knut he is. (The last frizzle of hair is now arranged). Have a sweet? 0 do look at Jane Lewis with a new blouse on! I'm going over to find out what it cost. Doesn't she lookfa sight?" The young lady of the frizzled hair is seen bending over Miss Lewis, offering her sweets. A black-clad woman, waiting behind the counter for the signing for a plot of ground, saw all this through tear-dimmed eyes, and wondered numbly why the earth did not open and swallow up such sights. Afterwards, as her thoughts grew clearer, she remembered the the stately ceremony of the purchase of the cave of Machpelah before manne, for the rest- ing place of Sarah, and of the silent tomb given, with reverence, by Joseph of Arimathea, where the Light of the Word might lay His head. Aud, as she thought of these things, she marvelled. 4b. A. G. L.

Y-1,800 FROM 12 ACRES. A. VALUABLE CROP. Probably the largest return ever obtained) from 12 acres in any of the prairie provinces was that just harvested by Mr J. E. Strong, of Brooks, Alberta. From this area of irri- gated land lie threshed a crop of alfalfa seed which yielded 14 bushels of excellent seed to the acre. This seed is worth nearly 4s. a lb., and every pound of it can be easily sold in the district at this price. The cash returns from this crop are equivalent to about £ 1,800 fcr the 12 acres. Mr Strong went to Alberta from Idaho towards the end of the summer of 1916 and settled about three miles north of Brook", In Idaho he had seen something of the valuable crops that are being groym on irrigated land in that State, and he is, proving that squally valuable crops Can be K'r.owu' in Alberta.

Brought Plenty of Customers.—" Please discontinue the advertisement re seed potatoes. It did its work well and brought me plenty of I customers rapidly."—From an advertise*

FISHGUARD CELEBRITIES I MR. T. G. BENNETT, J.P. I Mr T. G. Bennett is a gentleman who, though, in some respects, the leading public man in the town, yet is the least known as a personality outside the town. In every re- spect he is quite the antithesis of both Messrs. Llewhelin and Bees. He, without a doubt, w the most retiring and shyest of meh, and he avoids, and even runs away from, all forms of ostentatious publicity. He seldom appears on any pubHc platform, and though politically a strong and unswerving Conservative, his party are successful on rare occasions only in digging him out of his retirement; Despite this, no man exercises a greater sway over his -party than he does. In truth, he is the unseen hind wielding the sceptre with invariably de- cisive results. He is no public speaker in the ordinary sense of the term, but. there is no man in Fishguard whose words carry more weight, insomuch as his words are always translated into deeds. These deeds are not confined to the political world of Fishguard, but they permeate quietly and deeply the re- ligious, social and commercial lite of the town. To take .the latter phase—he is the present head of the oldest business firm in the north part of the county—Bennett's and Co., Fish- guard, having for a hundred years been a well known name in the county. He came to Fishguard well over half a century ago to take up a junior position in the firm of which to- day he is the respected head. How many changes he has seen in that time! The nil 111 bi-r of businesses he has watched rising and disappearing, flourishing and decaying, whilst his own has gone on prosperously and successfully would form an interesting theme for the chronicler of the town's history. To stand the test of the changes and commercial vagaries of a century proves that this firm has been blessed with men at the helm possessed of a clear business acumen, as well as of foe- sight and integrity. The present head has loyally maintained the high traditions of his family, which originally hailed froin Mont- gomeryshire, and which has distinguished it- self in various aspects of the national life of Wales—in literature, in music, in religion, and in commerce. Socially he holds a unique position in the town. He is the private ad- viser of hosts of people in matters concerning their very existence. He has been the re- cipient of more confidences than any man in the town, and his advice has always been characterised by soundness, sanity, and dis- cretion. He is trusted because he is trust- worthy, and the archives of his mind and his office contain many a secret which will never be divulged, much less betrayed. In all he does he seems to carry with him a halo from the past, which gives him a certain prestige, which modern, hustling can never bestow. A friend of his one day described Mr Ben- nett as a Liberal in religion and a Churchman in politics: He loves, and lives for,, his church, and he always literally 'and figura- tively spells it with a capital. Nothing pleases Uini more than an "uncircumcised Nonconfor- Pmist" speaking well of his vicar or of his church. His whole face then beams with de- light, and it, seems to shine with satisfaction that is well nigh ethereal. Disparage his church or belittle his vicar, and he is at once transfigured, and he pours his wrath upon the offender in no unmistakable deluge. The fact that he has been churchwarden for*an un- broken period of forty years proves that his fellow churchmen, as well as his vicars (for he has served under several), have unbounded confidence in him, and respect for him. The present prosperity of the church at Fishguard, numerically and financially, is due in no small measure to his unflinching devotion and single-mindedness during his long years of unparalleled services. His generosity "is un- ceasing, priinarily to his church, but in no de- gree less to other causes, including Noncon- formist causes. The widow and the orphan, thte poor and the needy, the unfortunate and solitary, have always in him a refuge and help and that right early. As a magistrate, he tempers justice with mercy, and when as occasional chairman of the bench it falls to his lot to pronounce an ad- verse verdict, he always does it more in sorrow than in anger. Does not that summarise him? Answer ye that know him, and you that do not, form your opinion of him in all that he is and does in the light of that summary. He carries the weight of three score and ten years lightly, because during that time he has a med at bringing as much sunshine as he could into the lives of others, and has incidentally him self basked in that sunshine of his own making.

LOSSES ON HOME CHEESE. I Mr McCurdy, in yesterday's Parliamentary I papers, state that the financial losses on the purchases of home-produced cheese by the Ministry during the last nine months were March, £ 73,773; April, JL34,901 May. £ 59,394; June, £ 81,585; July. £ 145,812; August, £ 152,705; Septeiilbet-" Y.254,655 October, £ 313,885; November, £ 363,581. These losses were met from profits on the sales of imported cheese, all Government cheese being so!d at a flat rate.

INVESTITURE AT ^MANCHESTER, j ■ JJL. The Investiture to he held at Manchester [' will be at 11 a.m. aond not at 2.30 p.m.. on the 13th January, 1920.- I

FISHGUARD. r Fishguard Petty Sessions.—A full report of last week's Petty Sessions appears in another column. School Holidays.—The Fishguard and Goodwick schools will close for the Christmas holidays to-morrow (Thursday), and will re- open on the 6th January. Closing of Shops.—The Fishguard drapers, outfitters, milliners and jewellers have decided to close their premises from Wednesday evening, December 24th, to Monday, December 29th, including- Saturday. Nautical.—Capt. David J. Morgan, Clive Road, joined the Mauretania to-day, for New York, where he is taking up an important position with an American shipping company, trading to the West Indies. Recovering.—Wo are pleased to learn that "Joan," the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. Geo. Bennett, is now making rapid strides towards recovery after a severe spell of ill- ness. We hope ere long to see her about well and strong again. Football.—The weather prevented the local teams indulging in their arranged practice games on Saturday last. Next Saturday the Traffic (G;W.R.) meet the Goodwick United in a cup match, to be played at the St. Mary's Memorial Field, Fishguard. Musical.—Messrs. Sydney J. Pitt (piano)' and Graham Davies (violin), supplied the music at a long night dance held in the Town Hall, St. Davids, on Friday evening last, which was very much appreciated. No dance is new complete in the north county without this tal- ented couple. A Mean Act.-A very mean trick was played on a Lower Town fisherman last week. He had bought some new ropes and nets and put them out, and on going out to visit them caught a rival in the act of cutting the ropes and ripping the nets. The miscreant got a well deserved thrashing, which we hope will cause him to keep his hands off other people's property in the future. At Home;-Messrs. Byron and Arthur Davies, sons of Mr and Mrs P; A. Davies, Paris House, Fishguard, are both home for the Christmas vacation from Guy's Hospital, London, where they are studying for the medical profession. During the war Mr Byron Davies served as lieutenant in the Welsh Regiment, whilst Mr Arthur Davies was serving his apprenticeship with Mr T. Meyler chemist, Fishguard. Removed to Hospital.—Mrs Johnnie George, of High Street, Fishguard, was taken to Swansea Hospital on Saturday last to undergo an operation. The necessary arrangements were made by Dr. C. Haw*kins, whose patient she is. Mrs George has been suffering from an internal growth for some time.—Mrs Sully Worth, of Brodog Terrace, Fishguard, will also proceed to Swansea Hospital as soon as a vacant bed can be obtained. We trust that both patients will have a speedy and safe re- covery. New R.C. Church.—Arrangements are now well in hand for the erection of a new Roman Catholic Church near the site of the one re- cqfitly burnt down, in"West Street, Fishguard. If the building itself will be as good as the plan it will certainly beautify the entrance to Fishguard, and undoubtedly the road at that point will be materially widened. Local Appeal.—Only one thing is now needed to put the finishing touch on the suc- cessful pound day held in Fishguard for the County Hospital, and that is for some kind person to place a motor-car at the disposal of the organis-ers to carry the various articles collected to Haverfordwest. Tnis is surely not too much to ask of any of the drivers of cars locally to do for such a worthy object, and we are sure that Miss K. Forsyth Rees will gratefully acknowledge a kindnes in this direction. Successful Whist Drive.—The Refresh- ments Sub-Committee of the St. Mary's Xmas Tree held a, whist drive at the National Schools, Fishguard, on Friday evening last. About 80 assembled, and the play was earnest and enjoyable under the able direction of Mr. O. Gledhill as M. C. Supper was partaken of at half time, when the prospects of the Xinas tree were discussed with ardour, and numer- ous raffle tickets were disposed of. The ladies' prize (bottle of scent) was won by Miss Ella Swete, but only after cutting with her rival, Mrs Johnnie Owen (Slade), who tied with her at 175. The ladies' consolation prize went to Miss L. Phillips. The gentlemen's prize was carried off by Mr. H. C. Hollingsworth, who was an easy winner at 180, and the gents' consolation prize was won by Mr. A. • B. Davies, whose modesty was so great that it took some time to find him to receive it. The prizes were presented by Mrs. J. P. Morgan (Barclay's Bank), through whose agency they were given. A very plea.sant evening was, together with C7, the well won reward of the excellent arrangements of all the ladies of the refreshments committee, whose (enthusiastic co-operation promises a good supper next Friday.

NOTE NEW PRICES j THE RIGHT WEAPON FOR -THE 7id., lV3, 216, Po st 3d. -RATpolsom-, HARLEY. Chemist PBRTH • j Agents- IlCIIIlno" Phillips, The Chemist Haverfordwest L. J. Meyler, Chemist, Milford Haven.

GOODWICK. [ Back at Work.—We are very pleased to learn that Mr M. Ennia has recovered suffi- ciently to resume work. It will be remem- bered that Mr Ennis had a narrow escape some weeks ago. Early Shopping.—We would remind our readers that the Goodwick tradesmen have decided to close their shops from Wednesday evening, the 24th inst., until the following Monday. Shoppers are, therefore, urged to do their shopping early in the week Welcome Innovation.—A shelter is shortly to be erected on the Goodwick beach for the use of the public; This will be a boon to many who have to cross the "Parrog." Only those who have been caught in a sudden shower of rain on the beach know how quickly they can get wet. It is well to point out that it is not intended for the exclusive use of courting couples. Contrary Rumours.—There are two sort.3 of rumours current locally. One isf that the G.W.R. are going to develop the harb our, with the addition of several improvements, and the other that the G.W.R are contem- plating closing down the place. We sincerely trust that the latter is not true, as that would mean signing the death warrant of Fishguard and Goodwick, especially as Topham, Jones, and Railton are practically at an end. All one can do is to "wait and see." Berachah.—Last Sunday the Rev. (Major) George Thomas occupied the pulpit at his old church for the first time since- taking up his new appointment of secretary and treasurer to the Carmarthenshire War Pensions Committee, He was given a hearty welcome, and the hope was expressed that he would be able to officiate oftener at Berachah in the new year. It is pleasing to learn that the taking up of his new appointment does not prevent the Rev. Geol Thomas from ministerial duties, and his ser- vices will undoubtedly be more in demand than evèr, now that he is more of a free agent. Enjoyable Evening.—A most successful and enjoyable dance was held in St. Peter's Hall, Goodwick, on Wednesday evening last, in connection with the St. Peter's Young Women's Club. The duties of M.C. were ably dis- charged by Messrs Fred Miles and W. H. Davies, whilst the music was supplied by Miss Mary Evans (Fishguard), Miss Rose Homan, Mr Manning (Wireless), and tfce Rev. O. E. Williams (curate). Refreshments were served during the evening which were greatly appre- ciated. Special credit is due to Miss Phyllis Hier for the splendid way in which the ar- rangements were made. All those present want to know when the next is to be held. Signs of Departure.—Day after day some- thing or other is taken away to remind Good- wick people that Topham, Jones, and Railton will not be with us much longer. The well used footbridge leading from the beacTT to the jetty has disappeared, and an ordinary path made in its place. Practically all the machi- nery on the beach has been taken away. The Goodwick side of the beach is being levelled up before being handed over, after which it is -hoped to have a promenade, the main en- trance to which will be opposite Mr Jameson's yArd. Steps will be erected on this side to lead down to the sea.

A TAX ON BACHELORS. Money is needed. Selfish men are still living on in single blessedness. Why not tax them? There was a jolly bachelor, he lived quite near the sea, His house and grounds were all his' pride, and free from care was he; His gardens and his vineries for miles and miles were known, But this eligible Darby said he "didn't want" a Joan. .This was his song from morn till night "I'll arm me, cap-a-pie Against delusivl female charms—no wife shall marry ME!" s Another jolly bachelor is jaunty, debonair, He lives in digs, and plays at golf, he, also, has no care, < He scorns the torch of Hymen (I'm afraid he always will), He's a very stony-hearted Jack, he doesn't want a Jill; This was his song from moriy till night, he sang it loud and free, "All Marriage is a lottery! NO Cupid's darts for ME!" Ah rest you, merry gentlemen, you quite for- get the State; But She is coming forward now, to meet you, tete a tete, She says that in the past you've had too much of your own way, But in the enlightened future you will have to pay, pay, pay The spinster on the shelf will sing, and chuckle in her glee, "Hurrah! Hurrah! Just serves him right!! He should have married ME HARFAT.

PEMBROKE DOCKYARD. SPECIAL ENTRY OF APPRENTICES BY NOMINATION. Applications for nominations for apprentice- ships in this Dockyard must reach the Captain Superintendent not later than the 1st January next. Nominations are confined to the sons oi these who have claims on account of service in the Royal Navy, Army, or Royal Marines, or in civilian employment in naval establishments. Candidates who are recommended for nomi- nation will be required to compete at the open competitive examination in April next.

Birds Beautiful Birds." "He prayeth best who loveth best All thinge both great and small." With these beautiful words from the poet Coleridge, Mr H. W. Evans, J.P., of Solva, concluded his lecture on "Pembrokeshire birds" at the National School, St. Davids, on Wednesday evening last.. Mr Evans is only too well known as one of the leading authorities on ornithology. Few, however, with his knowledge have the ability and talent to expound on this subject to a mixed audience so that each alike is held speli-bound with interest. Listening to his lecture one felt "0 to have the NVings of a bird, to sing like a bird, to be a bird." The subject of the evening was "An hour with the birds," but the audience were as lost in his eloquence as the speaker was in his subject, that the hour haa drifted on to nearer two, yet all eyes were tranfixed on tha speaker. Mr Evans, in his introductory remarks, made an appeal to the audience to observe things and not only see things, threw such a magnetic interesting net over each in the room as to immediately arrest attention which was held unwaveringly until the end. The lecturer spoke of the woodpecker with its little beak piercing the tough bark of the tree, and then with its lengthy tongue seeking the mischievous worm within. He described the harmless little wren, persecuted-by the heartless superstitious folk of the early days, and the minute golden crested wren, as many as five and over being required to turn the scales,, at one ounce. He also described the abominable carrion crow, preying upon the weaklings of the poultry farm and even attacking and extracting the eyes of new-born lambs in the field. He spoke of the common seagull clearing the pond of its tiny fish; of the puffin waddling to the precipice edge, spreading its wings, and gracefully flying off to the distant fishing ground for provision for its young brood. He told of the gannet and gannet colony, and of the great northern diver flying to the dizzy heights, closing its wings, making the plunge, and diving to the depths, eventually emerging with a herring in its beak. He described the myriads of Ramsey- Island birds, the risks, dangers and humour of egg collecting. The quarrelling, fighting, feasting, and ablutions of the mixed colony, the astonishing extent of their numbers, and their sudden disappearance into the depths or elsewhere when alarmed. Mr Evans excelled, however, in his de- cription of the blackbird, deceitfully tapping the ground "tap, tap, tap, tap, tap, tap" on the unsuspicious worm-in its "kitchens below," of the worm rIPsh up the "flights of stairs" to be greeted with the blackbird's beak. Of the tug of war, and the eventual victory for the bird, and finally vanishing of the worm down the "red lane." The swallow's flight was extremely descrip- tive. The eagerness of the young, the final training and preparation for the flight, the stretching of the wings and arranging of the feathers. They start, they plunge into a fog bank, where many lose their bearings; they meet their doom with other birds in tens of thousands through the misleading beams from a lighthouse; here to be feasted upon by birds of prey, and sorted out in piles by lighthouse keepers. Mr Evans made a telling, pathetic confes- sion of how in his youth he was cured of cata' pult shooting at birds. A poor mother bird he shot died in his hands,, and near by he saw the nest with the five young motherless birds each of which eventually died. His confession made such an impression on the young folk present that it is doubtful whether they will so readily attack the feathered friends for some time. The vicar, Rev. D. J. Jones, B.A., presided. The Very Rev Dean Williams and Rev. Cooper, the distinguished naturalist, who were present, spoke words of profound appreciation of the lecture, the Dean saying that no greater proof was possible of the interest aroused than to see the children looking on attentively throughout.

A NEYLAND PROTEST. To the Editor of the "Pembrokeshire Telegraph. « — Sir,—Will you kindly allow me through the columns of your widely read paper to make. on behalf of a very large number of the men whp were royally entertained to supper at the National Schools, Neyland, last Friday even- ing, a strong protest against the unworthy abuse of privilege on the part of the clergyman who was asked to "pronounce grace" in intro- ducing high churchism and Roman Catholic- ism into a public function. It was a matter of surprise to many to hear this young clergyman called upon, when sitting beside him was an elderly clergyman who has been resident in Xeyland for over thirty years. But great the consternation and comically irreverent the remarks of the men when the prayer was offered in what I suppose was Latin. A few of the ministers present may have, understood what was repeated, but to the majority of us it sound-ed like impudent sense. It would have been more religious to start eating without any "grace" than to make the occasion an opportunity for such a display. Parrot-like utterances of this sort do not constitute religion. They simply make religion contemptible in the eyes of men. It may be well that the clergymen present did not hear the rude derogatory remarks and sneers that were occasioned by this linguistic performance. We better ask the Pope to make his residence among us. No name, please.—Yours truly. J. H. D., ONE OF THE DEMOBBED. Llanstadwell; December 13tli ■ ft