The Pembroke County Guardian and Cardigan Reporter

FISHCUARD. COMING DANCE. A social and dance will be held at the Na- tional School on Friday evening next, January 18th. TABERNACLE. On Sunday last the Rev. W. Morlais Davies announced that the church had been presented with a handsome pulpit Bible f.om an old Fish- guard boy, and late member of that congre- gation. The donor was Mr. J. Didwith, Aber- amman, and it was decided that the thanks of the church be conveyed to Mr. Didwith through the pastor or the secretary. MORE GAS NEEDED. Owing to the increasing demand for gas in Fishguard and Goodwick, the Gas Company have decided to erect another gasometre of such capacity and dimensions as will amply supply all the needs of the district for many years to come. ILLNESS. Th1, many friends of Mr. Thomas Howell, The Mill, Lower Fishguard, will be pleased to learn that he is slowly recovering from his long and severe illness, having been laid up for several weeks. Last Saturday, Mrs. George, wife of Mr. John George, Glynymel Road, Lower Fishguard, was taken very ill, but we are pleased to say that she is now slightly better. Last week Mrs. Lloyd, Hendrefach, who is at present staying with her daughter at Newport Road, Lower Fishguaird, had a paralytic stroke. We wish her a speedy re- covery. DEATH. The death took place early on Wednesday morning week of the' seven month's old child of Mr. and Mrs. George Collins, Bridge Street, Lower Fishguard. The funeral took place on Friday afternoon last, the remains being in- terred at. the, Church Burying ground. The Rev. W. Evans, M.A., officiated. PENTOWER. On Sunday next the voting papers distributed among the members of this church for the election of minister will be collected. There are four names on the paper as follows: Mr. J. Jenkyn Jones, Aberystwyth College; Rev. Joseph Lewis, Pontardulais; Rev. T. O. Jones, Ysbyty; and Rev. T. Parry Pencade/r. SOCIAL AT THE TEMPERANCE HALL. A successful social and dance was held at the Temperaiiee, Hall on Friday night, pro- moted in aid of the Llanstinan Church Re- storation Fund. The hall had been specially prepared and decorated for the occasion, while there was a plentiful supply of light refresh- ments kindly given by lady friends and sup- port-erti. Rev. W. Evans, M.A., vicar of Fish- guard, in proposing a vote of thanks to Miss Miles, took occasion to refer to the cost of re- storing the quaint old church of Llanstinan, and the debt that remained to be paid for that work, and also to refer in eulogistic terms to Miss Miles's dauntless efforts to clear that debt. Mr. Gledhill, headmaster of Fishguard County School, who acted as M.C., assisted by Mr. S. J. Pitt, also proposed a vote of thanks to all who had assisted in the cause that evening, especially the ladies who had provided the refreshments, the pianists, and Mr. Hughie George (chemist), who. had kindly taken charge of the tickets. During the course cif the evening, Mr. Willie) Morris obliged with a song. The ladies who presided at the piano were Miss Miles, Miss Rosser, Miss Reynolds, and Miss Gronow.

FISHCUARD PARISH COUNCIL. STATE OF THE ROADS. A meeting of the Fishguard Parish Council was held on Tuesday night, at which were present the following members:—Mr. W. J. Vaughan (in the chair), Capts. Titus Evans and D. Symons; Messrs. J. Richards, D. Rees, B. G. Llewhelin, D. Morgan, W. Patterson, Maurice, and the Clerk (Mr. A. J. Hodges). The leport of the Lighting Committee was read, and it was recommended that several of the old wooden lamp-posts be done away with, as they were rotten to a dangerous degree. It was also decided by the Council that two lamps with lanterns complete be bought from Mr. J. S. Lewis, the town lamp-lighter, at £1. Mr. David Rees said he wished to further call attention to the wall of the court in front of Mr. Edwards, photographer's, house. He believd that a certain amount of money had already been voted by the District Coun- cil in order to remove the wall, and thus widening the road considerably. Mr. Slocombe then moved that the attention of the County Council and the District Coun- cil be called to the state ofl the roads in Fishguard, which were notoriously bad just now. Mr. D .Morgan seconded, and the Clerk was instructed to write to the ,authorities in ques- tion to see what could be done. An application was next heard from Mr. Ed- wards, Slade, for the Council's permission to erect a carpenter's shed near the small quarry on Penslade. The grcund he required would be only about 20 feet square, and he would be prepared to pay a reasonable rent for the ground. The Chairman said this was a matter in which it was necessary to obtain the unanim- ous assent of the Council without one dis- sentient voice. Mr. D. Rees moved aiM Capt. Titus Evans seconded that a sub-committee be appointed to deal with the matter, and go and view the spot. Mr. W. Patterson asked where would they draw the line if they granted Mr. Edwards permission now, as others would probably then make similar applications. The Chairman said that probably a great deal depended on the period for which Mr. Edwards wanted the use of the ground, as he understood it would be for an indefinite length of time, and besides the Council had to unanimously agree before they could grant it. Mr. D. Rees then called attention to the state of the road from Fishguard Square to Goodwick. There was no worse piece of road with more traffic on, extending for two miles, in the county. He knew that their local member, Mr. W .L. Williams, had en- deavoured all he could to get the County Council to take steps in the matter, but he thought that Council should support Mr. Wil- liams more strongly, and he proposed that the Clerk should write to the Main Roads Committee, in order that more pressure should be brought on the question. Thei represen- tative, Mr. Williams, could not be expected to do everything himself. The motion was seconded by Mr. Slocombe, on the understanding that Mr.W. L. Williams be written to first himself.

ODDFELLOWS'S ANNUAL MEETINC. CARNINGLE (NEWPORT) DISTRICT OF ODDFELLOWS, M.U., The annual meeting of the Carningle Dis- trict of Oddfellows, M. U., was held at the Odd- fellows' Lodge room, Fishguard, on Thursday, the 3rd instant, when the following officers and delegates we,re preiciit:-BToi. David Evans, Grandmaster; J. F. Carrol, D.G.M.; 0. Beynon Evans, P.C.S. (from Kemes Lodge); Bros. T. Thomas, P.P.G.M.; B. Williams, P.P.G.M.; W. Jamerr, P.G.; T. Morris, P.G. (from Gwain Lodge); Bros. Vaugham Davies, P.P.GM.; Rhys Morgan, P.P.G.M.; James Williams, P.G.; B. O. Davies, P.G.; Mansel C. Garnon, N.G. (froin Ci antivy Lodge); Bros. R. Thomas, P.P.G.M.; W. C. Wilson, P.P.G.M.; J. Thomas, P.G.; W Roach, P.G.; E. Evans, N.G.; and from Cleddy Lodge, Bros. J. Thomas, P.P.G.M., and H. Mcigan, N.G. The Provincial corresponding secretary's ac- count was examined, and found correct, and on the motios of Bro. D. Evans, G.M., seconded by Bro. J. F. Carrol, D.G.M., it was resolved that it be adopted. The total number of members in the different lodges were returned as 997, made up as fol- low.—Kemes Lodge, 218; Gwain Lodge., 332; Glantivy Lodge, 340; Cleddy Lodge, 103; and Alexandra (Female) Lodge, 4. There were doc- uments and receipts for seven funerals, five from Gwain Lodge and two from Cleddy; those from Gwain being the late brothers Thomas Lloyd, William Griffiths, and John Harries, and the late wives of brothers John Griffiths and William Phillips; and those from Cleddy lodgei being the late brothers J. W. Wilcox, and the late wife of Brother B. Miles. The lodges had advanced towards them £ 55. Under table XVII. and Femalei table VII., the proportionate share of Kemes Lodge was m2 Is. 8d.; Gwain iEl9 Is. 2d.; Glantivy £18 17s. Od.; Cleddy P-4 19s. 5d.; Alexandia 9d.; making a total of £55. There was due from other Lodges to Gwain Lodge. k20 18s. lOd. and to Cleddy Lodge zElO os. 7d., and it was arranged how the amounts were to be remitted to them. In his half-yearly report, Bro. O. Beynon Evans, P.C.S., referred to the special circular, re Lodge Distress Funds, sent to the Lodges, and which calls upon every lodge that has not already done so to establish a Distress Fund, as per general rule 74, to which every member shall contribute in addition to his other con- tributions. An ordinary meeting of the lodge shall have power to vote from this fund a dis- tress gift to any member, meeting with an accident, or any other calamity. Also he said that he had received a communication from Mr. W. Collins, A.C.S., re Investments, ad- vising lodges not to leave large amounts at ,ca.I banks at 2 per cent, when they can get from 3* to 3 per cent from corporations, etc. Re Alexandra Lodge (Female), as it is re- duced to four members, he cited general rule 87, paragraph 2, and said that the meeting would have to pass a resolution in regard to it. He also said that a circular had been sent to all the lodges enquiring how many belong- ing to them, were suffering from consumption, with a view of the Unity endowing beds at a sanitorium for working men members. He also said that the Unity had established a Unity and Endowment Fund for assuring any sum not exceeding Z180 to be payable at the. death of a member, and for an Endowment Insurance by which such sum wou{ld be paid on his at- taining the age of 60 or 65, or upon the death if it occurs before the age is reached. The Unity had also printed picture post cards, and brought out a very useful pocket diary, con- taining a large amount of information about the o-rder, and in addition insurance coupons against accident and burglary. The election of officers was proceeded with, when Bro. J. F. Canol, the, D.G.M., was ap- pointed Grand-Master for the ensuing twelve months on the proposition of Bro. B. Williams, seconded by Bro. B. 0. Davies. On the motion of Bro. R. Thomas, seconded by Bro. J. Thomas (Glantivy), jt was nasolved that Bro. James Williams, of Gwain Lodge, be appointed D.G.M. for the sami period. On the motion of Bro. T. Thomas, seconded by Bro. Rhys Morgan, it was resolved that Bro. O. Beynon Evans, continue in the office of P.C.S. Bro. T. Thomas also intimated that. Bio'. 0. B. Evans was in his 25th year as P.C.S., asd he proposed that an acknowledgement of the very abile manner he fulfilled the duties of the office, and their good wishes towards him on. entering his "Silver" year as P.C.S. be recorded on the, minutes; this was seconded by Bro. T. Morris, and carried unanimously. Bro. Vaughan Davies proposed, Bro. J. Thomas (Glantivy) seconded and it was resolved that Bro. Francis Thomas, of Cleddy Lodge be ap- pointed to represent the, district as delegate at the next A.M.O. at FolkEAtone. Bro. J. Thomas (Cleddy) proposed, Bro. M. C. Garnon seconded, and it was resolved that should he be usable to attend 'the P.C.S. be his sub- stitute The following nominations were made for the next A.M.C. meetings; for the Investiga- tion Committee, Bro. O. Beynon Evans, pro- posed by Bro. R. Thomas, and seconded by Bro. T. Thomas; for the Estimate Committee, Bro. H. E/ans (Glantivy), proposed by Bro. R. Thomas and seconded by Bro. R. Morgan and for portrait in the magazine., Bro. Vaughan Davies, proposed by Bro. B. Williams, second- ed by Bro. W. C. Wilson. Re Bro. Joseph James, of Glantivy Lodge, who had received a grant of £3 from Glantivy Lodge and £5 from the district, on the motion of Bro. B. Williams seconded by Bro. William James, it was re- solved that as application for a further grant be made on his behalf to the Unity. Re Alevandra (Female) Lodge, which had beenere- duced to less than five members, on the motion of Bro. J. Thomas (Glantivy) seconded by Bro. James Williams, it was resolved that the four members of the lodge, as per general rule 87 (par. 2) be transferred to Kernes Lodge. On the motion of Bro. T. Thomas, seconded by Bro. W. Roach, it was resolved that the Efistriclt sanction the admittance of female members to male lodges as per general rule. 52 (par. 9). After a levy of four pence per member for management and Unity purposes had been made, the. G.M. and D.G.M. elect jvere read in to their respective offices by Bro. W. C. Wilson, and it was resolved that the next district meet- ing be held at Letterston, on Wednesday, July 3rd, 1907, at 11 o'clock.After the conclusion of the business of the meeting, the brethren dined together at the Swan Hotel, when' a cordial vote of thanks for the liberal spread provide. I in A.1 style, was passed to Mr. and Mrs. E\ans on the proposition of Bro. O. Bey- non Evans, seconded by Bro. W. C. Wilson.

DINAS. At the last meeting of the Cardigan Board of Guardians, Mr. Dewi Harries and Mr. D. J. Edwards, who are on the Visiting Commit- tee, were, with others, instrumental in obtain- ing the Board's sanction to apply for the dis- charge from Carmarthen Asylum of two men who had long been in the asylum, both of them chargeable to the rates. "Both were perfectly harmless, and one of them, named Harries, was from Dinas, and was better known as Twm Hari," but he was known in the asylum as "Bible Tom," because of his fond- ness for reading the, Bible. The other man, named Davies, was a native of Nevern. FUNERAL OF MRS. BET GWYNNE. The funeral of the late Mrs. Bet Gwynne, which took place last week, was very largely attended by Dinas people and by other friends and relatives of the deceased. She was 75 years of age, and was a noted character in the district, being distinguished by her great in- dustry till the last. She started as a huckster at a tender age, and pursued the same call- ing till her death. She could be often met with going from farm to farm buying pro- duce, which she took to market at Fishguard every week. Five ministers and clergymen officiated at the funeral, which took place at Machpelah, and all spoke in high terms of the life of the deceased. The ministers were —Revs. Llewellyn Griffiths, Brynhenllan; J. Williams, Tabor; W. Stephens, Penberry; J. Evans, Gideon; and the Rev. W. Glynfab Wil- liams, rector of Dinas.

NEWPORT. FRACTURED HIS LEG. On Saturday night an accident happened to Mr. T. Daniel, New Quay Farm, while he was driving home at a rather late hour. Mr. Daniel fractured his, leg just above the ankle. He was attended by both Dirs. Havard and Rees, and is progressing very favoura,bly.

ST. DAVIDS. The County School will re-open next Mon- day, January 14th. The pupils and general public are asked to note this.

FISHCUARD PETTY SESSIONS. I Tuesday: Before Capt. Harries (in the chair), Messrs. E. D. Jones, F. Richardson, and W. S. Jenkins. TRANSFER OF LICENSES. The transfer of the license of the Swan Inn, Whitchurch, was granted from Martha Thomas to John Jones, of Hendy. Mr. W. J. Vaughan, solicitor, also applied for the permanent transfer of the, Farmer's Arms, Fishguard, to the present occupier, William Harries Davies. A temporary transfer had been granted at the last Petty Session at Newport, and the Bench granted the full transfer. DRUNK AND DISORDERLY. David Davies, Gongol, High Street, Fish- guard, was summoned for being drunk and disorderly on November 27th. P.S. Rosser said that he found defendant in High Street in a drunken state and creating a disturbance. His wife was trying to get him home and he was using very disgusting language in the hearing of children. Defendant was fined 12s. 6d. in- cluding costs. Henry Williams, labourer, Kensington Street, Fishguard, was also summoned for be- ing drunk and disorderly on December 8th in Fishguard. P.S. Rosser stated that about five o'clock on the date in question, he saw defend- ant drunk in the square. He had been assault- ing a man from the Gwaun Valley before this, but when he saw the sergeant coming he dodged him and tried to escape. He was fined 12s. 6d. including costs. Eliza Harries, laundress, Lower Town, a married woman, and an old offender, was sum- moned for being drunk and incapable on December 25th. P.S. Rosser said defendant was too drunk to. go home and had to sleep in a house close by. She was fined 7s. 6d. includ- "'r-+"" liig LV:; 1: James Turner, senior, blacksmith on the har- bour works, of Goodwick, was summoned for being drunk and disorderly in West Street, Fishguard, on December 24th. P.C. Rowlands, who proved the case said defendant was using very bad language when he saw him about eleven o'clock on the night in question. De- fendant complained to him that he had been nearly run over by a trap. De-fendant, who said he was deaf, had to have the evidence repeated to him.. Fined 12s. 6d. including costs. CATTLE STRAYING. John Evans Morgan, Tregroes Cottages, Wil- liam Vittle, Tregroes Cottages, and Jane George, Tregroes, were summoned for allow- ing cattle to stray on the, main road near Scleddy, on November 27th.-P.S. Rosser stat- ed that he found three cows and one heifer, each belonging to the' first two defendants, and one he-ifer belonging to Mrs. George, Tregroes, on the road at two o'clock in the afternoon. It was stated in defence that the gates of the fields where the cows wene in had been left open. There was a public path through the fields and defendants could not therefore place ilocks on the gat<V>. The Bench decided to impose a fine of 5s. including costs in each case. IMPORTANT TO FARMERS. The magistrates' clerk, Mr. W. Picton Evans, at the opening of the court and after consulta- tion with the Bench, announced that a Special Sessions will be held at Newport on Tuesday, February 26th, to deal with the large number of application forms, which the Bench have to consider under the New Dogs Act, and to hear objections, if any, against granting exemptions to dog owners who had applied.

SOLVA. NEW YEAR'S DAY EISTEDDFOD AT SOLVA. The annual eisteddfod in connection with Mount Zion Congregational Church was held this year at Mount Pleasant Baptist Chapel having been kindly lent for the occasion. The weather was very unfavourable, but notwith- standing this there was a good audience pre- sent, and everything passed off satisfactorily. The Rev. Mafonwy Davies was the conductor. The adjudicators were :-»-Musnc, Mr. Evan Jones, G.T.S.C., Haverfordwest; poetry, Mafonwy; literature, Rev. Thos. Davies, Felin- ganol; art, Mr. H. W. Evans, Solva; prize bags, Mrs. P. W. Morgan, Brynymor, who also acted as accompanist. LIST OF COMPETITIONS. Pianoforte Solo.—Gertie Davies, Ship Hotel, Solva. Solo for Children under 10.—May Davies, Ship Hotel, Solva. Recitation.—Mr. Dai Jones, Cardigan. Solo for Children under 16.-Hedley Gronow, Caerfarchell. Handwriting.—S. A. Griffiths, Vachelich. Soprano Solo.—Miss Bessie Griffiths, Solva. Children's Choir.—Solva Warblers (conduc- tor, Mr. B. J. Lewis). Stanza.—Mr. Walter Davies, Solva. Duet for Children under 16.-Ada and Gertie Davies, Ship Hotel, Solva. Prize Bag.-1, Miss Ruth Jenkins, Croftufty; Miss Annie Evans, Tremaenhire Cottage, Sol- va; and Miss Edith Howell, Caerwen (extra prizes). Duet.—Misses Bessie and Ann Griffiths, Solva. Chest of Drawers.—Mr. Ifor Lawrence, Rhos- lanog, Mathry. Male Voice.—Mount Pleasant Choir (conduc- tor, Mr. W. Evans, Folly House). Poetry.—Kilmorey, Solva. Singing at First Sight.—Mr. B. J. Lewis, Solva. Ladies' Choiir.—Mount Zion (conductor, Mr. W. Beynon). Best Letter.—Kilmorey, Solva. Quartette.—Mr. Tom Griffiths and party. Muisical Composition.—Mrl W. D. Evans, Council School, Solva. Impromptu Speech.—Mr. B. J. Lewis, Solva. Chief Choral.—Prize divided between Mount Pleasant and Mount Zion Choirs. The secretary (Mr. Lloyd, chemist), and the treasurer (Mr. Joseph Evans, Bank House) de- serve a word of praise for the energetic man- ner in which they had worked in connection with the eisteddfod. They had left no stone unturned, and if the weather had been more favourable, the proceeds would have been more than doubled, but nevertheless, we understand that the church treasury has been materially swelled by the takings this year again. THE MUSICAL ADJUDICATIONS. Children's Choir. There is not much to choose between the voices of these choirs, as far as children are concerned, but one choir managed to give a better rendering than the other, although both fell very much short at the, chorus. First choir, good voices, good tempo in the verse, but not so happy in the chorus, which is in 6-8 time. They took it rather fast, and we.re not graceful enough, with a tendency to hurry the second time. The adults also ended a little out of tune. With the exception of those remarks, it was a very creditable rend- ering. Second choir, good voices, fair rendering tempo rather fast, and the phrar-ing not so well attended to in the verse. The chorus was too fast and hurried, and consequently ungraceful, and the cadences not so well at- tended to as by Xo, 1 choir. I have no hesitation in awarding the prize to No. 1 choir. Male Voice.—Only one choir competed. This choir contained very good voices, and was well balanced. This piece is made, up of three movements: 1, the march; 2, the relief; and 3, a repetition of the first movement. The first movement was done very nicely, but I would have liked it better if more had been made of the passing notes in the second bass. The second movement, "the relief," was not done so well. They did not change the tone colour enough, so as to bring out the contrast between this and the other movements. The attack throughout was good, and time kept to the end. I consider their rendering well worthy of the prize. Ladies' Choir.—This is a most refined and delicate piece full of expression marks, and the choir which gave us the most refined and delicate rendering is the one to which I am going to award the prize. Choir No. I.-Good sweet voices blend and balance, and gave a fine rendering, although the tempo was a shade fast. They sang with careful attention to expression and kept in time throughout. Choir No. 2.—Good voices, blend and bal- ance, but they had a tendency to sing too much. The tempo also was too fast. They made a good attempt at expression, but did not reach it like the first choir. Their ren- dering was not so refined and beautiful as No. 1, and the first sopranos were slightly out of tune more than once. I find, therefore, the prize must go to No. 1 choir. Chief Choral.—Two choirs competed. No. 1. —This choir has some good voices, and the bal- ance and blend were very good but they did not open as clear and compact as I would wish. The first movement wTae fairly done; second movement too slow; third movement fair until towards the end, which was slightly out of tune. The next movement was too fast, but they managed to throw a great deal of enthusiasm into their Tendering of the move- ment which has the climax of the piece, and kept well in tune to the end. The calando was beautifully done. Xo. 2.-This is a choir of good voices, and they opened well through the first movement. The second movement in this choir again was tco slow, and they had a tendency to force; third movement fair; the last movement again too fast, and before the end they were out of tune on several phrases, and but for their accompanist they would have been hopelessly out of tune, but she managed to pull them back. The "calando" was not done well at alii by this choir. The sum and substance, of it all is that one choir started poor and ended better, while the other choir started well and ended worse. I have nothing better to do under the circum- stances than to divide the prize equally be- tween the two choirs.

LETTERSTON. ALARMING FIRE. A huge blaze, happily unattended by any loss of life, broke out at the clothing establishment of Messrs. Thomas Richards and Sons, at nine o'clock on Monday morning, evolving the greater portion of his stock and fittings, and to Mr. T. Richards himself, a narrow escape of his life. The facts are as follows. It appears that Mr. Richards was preparing to go out soliciting orders, and as it was rather dark, he had to use a large lamp to select some of the pattern books he wished to take with him. Somehow or other one of the drawers had been left open, and Mr. Richards, lamp in hand, not noticing, fell over it. The reservoir of the lamp became detached, and something like a half gallon of oil was spilt. This almost before Mr. Richards, somewhat dazed by his fall, could recover his feet, was alight right around him, With the stacks of cloth piled up at the sides speedily catching, the whole shop was rapidly enveloped in flu;nes. The fire being right around him, escape was cut off. Mr. Richards attempted first to get out through the windows, but could not. He then managed to reach the front door, but this had become swoollen and refused to open. He then rushed through the thick of the flames and reached the back door, thoroughly exhausted. By this time there were willing hands to help, and after some time got the mastery of the fire. damage is estimated at over E300, but we gather it is partly insured.

CLYNDERWEN. The sad news of the death of the late editor of the "County Guardian" caused surprise and a sincere feeling of Teg-ret and sympathy in this locality. Mr. Williams, of the Dewsland, as he was familiarly caiKu, was well liked as a cheerful and straightforward business man,, and his paper has received the public favour during the past 30 years in this neigh- bourhood. It is pleasing to notice that at the local examination in musical knowledge, held at Tenby in connection with the Trinity College of Music, the Clynderwen pupils, under the careful tuition of Miss Julia James, all parsed with honouiris in their respective divisions. The names are arranged in order of merit:— Miss Estel Davies, Miss Stella Evans, Miss Edith Davies, Miss E. Harries, and Master G. Llewellyn., Another old resident of the neighbourhood has been removed by death. Miss Elizabeth Harries, aged 86 years, eldest daughter of the late Rev. Thomas Harries, vicar of Llandissilio, passed away on Saturday last, January 5th, at the residence of her sister and brother- in-law, Mr. J. Muscat, Danderwen House.

THE PROUDEST DAY IN A BOY'S LIFE ITS the day you set the little fellow up with a New Watch. It is a charter for his coming manhood. It makes him look years ahead when he will not only wear a watch like a man, but be a man and do men's work. Its an ambition you should encourage. It is not necessary to spend pounds on a boy's watch. The main thing is to select one that will go accu- rately, for the value of a watch to a boy is its truthfulness. If when he shows it to his friends it does not compare with the town clock, half its value in the boy's eyes has gone. If you are buying your boy a watch. call and see what we have to show in boys watches in good stout cases, silver or metal. We have several types of watches at just the right price which a boy appreciates, and will stand any amount of hard wear. D. PANTALL, JEWELLER, 11, Market Street, AND NBYLAND. HAVERFORDWEST CLEARANCE SALE FOR STOCKTAKING purposes, and to provide SPACE FOR NEW SEASON'S GOODS, COMMENCING JANUARY 1, AND Continuing throughout the month. This is an opportunity of obtaining excel- lent value at extremely low prices GREAT REDUCTIONS iu all Depart- ments. No credit during Sale. Inspec- tion respectfully invited. NOTE ADDRESS: EVAN DAVIES, London House, LETTERSTON. M'7- MOTTO- LUXURY AND ECONOMY. A Splendid Selection of CHRISTMAS FRUITS and other S P E C I A LIT I E S for the FESTIVE SEASON. I offer IBIEST "V-AJIjTTIEL! At Prices which Spell ECONOMY IN HOUSEHOLD MANAGEMENT. Try our CELEBRATED ENGLISH AND CANADIAN BACONS & HAMS VINCENT DA 11ES, BRIDGE STREET, HAVERFORDWEST. no30—52

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The New Dog Act." To the Editcr of the County Guardian." Sir,—Now that it is necessary fcr all dog owners to supply their pets with a collar bear- ing the owner's name and addiess, or be summoned, might I suggest that the Standing Joint Committee issue an order substituting a new headgear for the ordinary police hel- met now in use. Rightly or wrongly most policemen are of opinion that promotion de- pends on convictions—hence the temptation. Half a dozen dog collars would not occupy more space in a helmet than one muzzle, and would certainly be more comfortable to carry. The daily Press on January 2nd recorded the fact that at Scarborough "one collarless dog was caught by the police to-day."—Yours, etc., KIGARABOO. [If our correspondent will refer to a sum- mary of the new Dogs' Act, given in our County Notes," he will see that his assump- tion, in he first paragraph of his letter, is not quite correct.—Ed., "P.C.G."]

Chain-Letters. To the Editor of the "County Guardian." Sir,—Kindly allow me a small space of your largely circulated paper to protest emphati- cally against what are called "chain letters," and more evsepcially against the following, which I, in common wjth eight others, I presume, recived this morning. It is headed: "The Endlr s Prayer," and reads thus:—"Oh Lord Jesus 'hrist, Eternal God. we implore Thee to have lietcy on all mankind; keep us from sin by Thy prc-cious blood, and take us to be with Thee eUirn-ally. Amen." So far there is not much harm in it, but I main- tain the average recipient treats it with more contempt, mingled with pity, than any other feeilng. Then comes the instructions, which, if carried out, are rewarded; if disregarded, punished. I give the precepts, etc.: "At Jerusalem during the Holy Feast it was said: 'He who will re write this prayer will be delivered from every calamity.' This prayer was sent to Bishop Lawrence recommending it to be sent to nine other persons. He who will not say, will be afflicted by some misfortune. He who will re write this prayer, send it to nine other persons, commencing on the day it was received, will, on and after the ninth day, experience great joy.' That is the exact copy. It seems a bit muddled, to say the best of it. But I am sure my non-Christian-like spirit will be pardoned by asking: Where does the good come in? By spending ninepence on stamps to add to the already enormous revenue of the Post Office? Personally I should much prefer to give the postage for relieving some of the distress which is gnawing St the very roots of the Christian religion. While men at ease, surrounded by every luxury, write from a comfortable arm- chair, in a nice warm carpeted room, a half- dozen or so of these, often meaningless, little prayers, their fellow man is as likely as nof. out in the cold with insufficient food, insuffi- cient clothing, and gradually yet surely slip- ping away, often gladly from the artificial religion around him. I do not care to en- croach on valuable space, but I should bxe to know before closing this letter what au- thority has a conclave of men at Jerusalem or anywhere else for that matter to threatc i the simple minded with implied Divine plea- sure or displeasure if their injunctions are not observed or otherwise as the case may be. In concluding, allow me to hope that these misguided men will find out a Tnore piractical way of spreading Christianity and of popular- ising it. I hope the receivers of these chain- letters will disregard them and direct their energies to sincere Christian work.—Thanking you in anticipation, I am, etc., LETTERSTONIAN. 31st December, 1906.

Some Suggestions for the Standing Joint Committee. To the Editor of the "County Guardian." Sir,—In your excellent local review for the past year it has been noticed and reverted to by a large number of your readers that regu- lations for the popular control of a highly- placed official are most necessary. This is an age which will not brook the au- tocrat, whoever may be selected. The possi- bilities of a tyrant at the head of any public administration call for the restraining and protecting influences of our duly elected pub- lic representatives, and the latter should for- tify themselves with regulations befitting their digsity and responsibility so as to ensure for themselves a very pertinent and even vital portion of the direct government of our police FOTCO. The Standing Joint Committee, representing the magistracy .and the electorate of the coun- ty, should more directly possess control of the police, and this can only be done by framing regulations to which even the new chief must be amenable. Regulations somewhat similar to those obtaining in other counties and borough watch committees should be for- mulated by our committee, and the future chief constable, instead of being the solo ar- biter of all police questions, should have the aid of the suggestions and final approval of this public body. Indeed the Standing Joint Committee should safeguard its own interests, the public, and the force in making the chief police official subservient to its wishes. As regards the chief he should be relegated exact and specific duties, like other public servants. He should wear uniform and at- tend all public functions, e.g., Royal visits, receptions, assizes, quarter sessions, and meet- ings of the committee. He Ehould make per- sonal inspection of the officers' quarters, even when they are not the recognised police sta- tions, and be thorougly conversant with the personnel and peculiar difficulties of their local duties. Certain periods should be as- cribed as a minimum number of visits to the men's domiciles, conference points and petty sessions. He should submit the names, past history and testimonials of recruits for the inspection of the committee, and, if deemed necessary by them a personal interview, thus ensur- ing that a candidate's fitness and intelligence may be fairly guaged. He should also submit the name or names of eligible candidates for promotion to the senior grades of the service, thus protect- ing the deserving men from being left out, and giving confidence to the remaindeir that their faithful services shall reap a due re- ward. He most certainly should place before the committee a full report of a charge brought against any police officer, and the latter should have the British right of replying before the committee to the charge preferred. Never, under any circumstances, should the chief con- stable have, the power of arbitrarily dismiss- ing an officer. This will prevent any tendency to fawning servility, blind, and often cruel obedience to orders, mistaken zeal, and auto- maton-like performance of duties It is said that an inquisitive official some- where asked a young constable, then serving under the absolute monarchy of a martinet head constable, And what weie you before you joined the force?" The drilled person- ality clicked his heels, performed angulari- ties with his right arm at the salute, and with a far-away gaze answered, I was a man, sir" Comment is unnecessary. It is to be hoped that the committee will retain a very large measure of the control, if not the actual command, of a popular and public administrative body in their own hands. This, and no less, will be acceptable to the ratepayers throughtout the county, and must tend to the encouragement of the officers of the Force to perform Iheir difficult and delicate duties in an intelligent and humane manner.—Your, etc. CONTROL.

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