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DEATH OF MR. J. H. CORAM,…
DEATH OF MR. J. H. CORAM, OF NEYLAND. We announce with very sincere regret the sudden and unexpected death at Newcastle Emlyn, on Saturday night, of Mr. J. H. Coram, of Neyland. Deceased had gone to Newcastle Emlyn to attend his father's fun- eral. While there he, it is stated, took a chill, which laid him up, but no anxiety was felt by his son on this account, and it was not until Saturdjay morning when Dr. Cooke, of Ney- land, was wired for that his friemds at that place became anxious. Mr. J .H. Coram was a native, of Newcastle Emlyn, but since his boyhood he had lived at Neyland. He went thore in the fifties soon after the railway company had made the then unknown Neyland its terminus and port for Irish traffic. At that time he was a telegraph clerk on the rail- way service, but Captain Jackson, the pro- prietor of the Irish steam boats, recognising I"f- J '1-' m wraiii a smart iaa ana a possible business man, induced him to leave the rail- way company's employment and go into his office. When Captain Jackson retired from business Mr. Coram took on that portion of Captain Jackson's business which he had not turned over to the Great Western Railway, viz., the steam ferry and an extensive towing and coal business. So successful was he that in 1901 he was able to retire. Mr. Coram leaves a widow, two sons, and a daughter. He was vea-y popular, and his kindly good nature and friendly, neighbourly ways will be greatly missed. The remains of the dleceased, who was in his 60th year, were conveyed to Neyland on Monday. THE FUNERAL. The funeral took place at Neyland Cemetery on Wednesday, amid every mark of esteem and respect, the, gathering at the cemetery being one of the largest ever seen in Neyland. The prooession through the town was a very long one, the cortege being composed as follows First Carriage The Rev. L. H. Rumsey, and the Rev. D. L. Davies- Second Carriage Dr. T. A. B. Cook. Third Carriage Mr. S. Coram, Mr. E. Coram, Mr. Joshua Mills, Mr. B. Gaddarn. Fourth Carriage: Mr. Percy Mills, Mr. Harold Mills, Mr. Harry Coram, Mr. W. Gaddarn. Fifth Carriage Mr. Phillips, Mr. B. Mills, Mr. T. Baker, and Mr. R. T. P. Williams. Among others present at the cemetery were Mr. G E. Carow (Glenowen), Mr. T. Brown Rev. D. Lewis, Rev. W. Powell, Rev. B. C. Evans, Mr. W. T. S. Tombs (Fish- guard), Mr. E. Biddlecombe (Milford), Capt. J. Pettitt (Milford Haven), Capt. Ebbsen Mil- ford Haven), Mr. W. Davies, Mr. G. S. Kelway (Milford), Mr. W. C. Jones (Water- stone), Rev. J. Phillips (Haverfordwest), Messrs J. Thomas, A. Williams, H. M. Rice, J. Han- cock, A. T. D. Fraser, F. Colquhoun, W. Ben- jamin, J. B. Scannell, S. R. Allen, G. Prothero Davies, D. Jenkins, Lieut. Silcott, T. G. Bow- ling, W. Bowling and Henderson (Pembroke Dock), Messrs. J. W. Herbert, F. Ll. Hall, J. Hire, G. M. Voyle, E. Voyle, J. Skone, T. Rowlands, J. R. George, J. Harries, J. Griffiths (Neyland), T. E. Williams (Uoodwick), E. Rees (Haverfordwest), W. Davies. (Westfield,) Evans (Hayston Hall), Price (Milford), J. Llewellyn (Jordanston), T. G. Birch (Haverfordwest), and many others. The service was conducted by the Rev. L. H. Rumsey, assisted by the Rev. D. L. Davies. There were a number of beautiful floral tri- butes, including the following Mrjs Coram (wreath). In loving memory from his loving and sorrowful wife." Miss Coram (cross), "In loving memory of my darling father, from his sorrowing Carr." Mr. and Mrs. Coram (wreath). In loving remembrance and deepest sympathy." Mr. and Mrs. E. Coram (wreath). In loving remembrance." Mr. and Mrs. Charles Coram (wTeath), Mrs Stephens and family (wreath), Messrs B. and W. Gaddarn (wreath), Mr. and Mrs. Mills and family (wreath), Mr. and Mrs. Rees and family (wreath), Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Gray Goodwick (wreath), Mr. and Mrs. T. Brown (wreath), Mr. and Mrs, H. M. Rice (wreath), Mrs. Button and family (wreath), Capt. and Mrs. E. Davies, Goodwick (wreath), Mr. and Mrs. T. Baker, tLittle Haven (wreath), Miss Baker (wreath), Mr. and Mrs. J. Incledon (wreath), Miss Clara Phillips (wreath), the employees of Messrs. Coram and Co. (wreath), Mr. and Mrs. Sutton (wreath), Lieut. H. W. Silcott and Mr. J. B. Soannel (anchor), Dr. and Mrs. R. H. Williams and Miss Cotton (harp), the Misses Walsh (cross), Mr. and Mrs. Pettit (wreath), Mr. Llewellyn and family (wreath), Mr. Erne:-t George, Haver- fordwest (wreath), Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Davios, Haverfordwest (wreath), Mr. J. W. Christian and family (wreath), the members of Little Haven Reading Room (wreath), "Friends at Neyland" (wreath), Rev. L. H. and Mrs. Rumsey (wreath).
OATMEAL BAD FOR BABIES.
OATMEAL BAD FOR BABIES. At an inquest at Battersea on the body of the infant child of A woman named Oakman, of Grant-road, Battersea, it was stated that death was due to improper feeding. A verdict to that effect was returned. The Coroner (Mr. Trout- beck) said in this instance oatmeal seemed to have been regarded as a luxury rather than the poison it really was to infants. Doctors found I the greatest difficulty in. persuading mothers that such foods were dangerous.
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Please note the address:- TIIE ROYAL GEORGE HOTEL, UPPER SOLVA. jal8 THE SWANSHA MERCANTILE BANK Limited, OF 18, PARK STREET, SWANSEA, MAKE CASH ADVANCES DAILY FROM 95 to X500 TO FARMEBS and ALL CLASSE8 of respect- able householders upon their own Note or Hand, and other kinds of securities. ALL TRANSACTIONS STRICTLY PRIVATE Apply to H. B. JONES, Manager, Or W. D. PHILLIPS, Auctioneer, Haverfordwest Lota) Kepresentati Personal attendance every Wednesday afternooii and at other times by special appointment at Vic- toria Road, op^site the Dock gates, Milford Haven sel Educational FRENCH AND GERMAN TAUGHT BY MAX METZGER. Evening Classes MONDAYS and FRIDAYS 8 to 9, at i 3, Market Street, Haverfordwest. PRIVATE PUPILS taken. FRENCH and GERMAN Translations Promptly Executed. Terms on application. Dec21—62 University College of Wales, Aberys- twyth. "V (ONE OF THE CONSTITUENT COLLEGES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF WALES). President—The Right Hon. LORD RENDAL. Principal—T. F. ROBERTS, M.A., (Oxen), LL.D. (Vict.) The next Session begins on Ootober the 1st. A number of Entrance Scholarships and Ex- hibtiion, open to both Male and Female Candi- dates above the age of 16, are offered for Competition on Tuesday, September 17th, 1907, and the following days. Students are prepared for Degrees in Arts, Science (including the applied Science of Agriculture), Law and Music. Sessional Composition Fee, £10, with additional Laboratory Fees far Science Students. Regi- stration Fee iEl. Men Students reside in Registered lodgings in the town, or at the Men's Hostel; Warden Prof. J. W. Marshall, M.A. Women Students reside in the Alexandra Hall of Residence for Women. For full particulars respecting the General Arts and Science De- partments, the Law, Agricuture, and Day Training Departments, the Department for the Training of Secondary Teachers, and the Hostels, apply to J. H. DAVIES, M.A., Registrar. Haverfordwest Grammar School FOUNDED 1613. SUCCESSES gained in 1901-2 include the following Exhibition, Magdalen College, Oxford ( £ 70 per annum). Exhibition Jesus College, Oxford, (£50 per annum). Entrance to R. M. C. Sandhurst. Assistant Clerkship R.N. (9th place ol over 100 candidates). I London Matriculation 2 Oxford and Cambridge Highei Certificates, and 1 Pass Responsions. All the above obtained direct from School. Haverfordwest is a Centre for Cambridge Local Examinations. There are a few Vacancies for Boarders in th, Headmaster's House. Apply HEADMASTER, School House, Haverfordwest. Next Term Commences Jan. 17, at 2 p.m. The Headmaster will be pleased to interview Parents on Saturday, Jan. 12, or on Jan. 17. Taster's High School For Girls. HAVERFORDWEST. Headmistress: MISS ANDERSON, B.A. (Assisted by highly qualified mistresses). FEES £1 6s. Bd. per term. Special Sdbjects: Greek, German, and Painting, 15s. per term. RE-OPENS TUESDAY, JANUARY 15th, at 2 p.m. ——— Country Pupils are only allowed to board at the Hostel, specially provided for Pupils of the School, or at houses approved by the Governing Body, of which a list caa be ob- tained (with any other information desired relative to school arrangements), either from the Headmistress, or from Mr J. W. Phillips, Solicitor, Tower Hill, Clerk to the Governors. The next Term will begin on Wednesday Afternoon, September 19th. 2Sepl4 St. David's County School Chairman: THE VERY REV. THE DEAN OF ST- DAVIDS Vice-Chairman: CAPT. S. ROACH. Headmaster: MR. THOMAS THOMAS, B.A. (London). Assistant Master: MR. H. P. JACKSON, M.Sc. (Vic.). Assistant Mistress: MISS K. M. GREEN, L.L.A. (St. Andrews), Cambridge Teachers' Diploma. Assistant distress: MISS E. H. MOSELEY, B.A. (Wales), with Honours. Pupils prepared for the London Matricula- tion, the Oxford and Cambridge Locals, the Lega2, Medical, and Pharmaceutical Examina- tions, the Entrance Scholarship Examinations of the University Colleges of Wales, and the South Kensington Sciene and Art Examina- tions. TUITION FEES.— £ 4 per annum, or JE1 69. Id. per term; two (brothers or sisters) £7 per per annum, or £2 6s. 8d. per term; three (brothers or sisters) R.10 per annum, or £3 Is. 8d. per term. Pupils taking Music will be charged an extra fee. For tersas and further particulars, Prospec- tus, etc., apply to the Headmaster, or to MR. W. D. WILLIAMS, The Registrar, St. Davids. public IRotices. PEMBROKESHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL. Wild Birds' Protection Acts. 1880 to 1896. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN Til HAT the following Order has been made by His Majesty's Secretary erf State, pursuant to the powers conferred upon him by the Wild Birds' Protection Acts, 1880 to 1896. W. DAVIES GEORGE, Clerk to the Pembrokeshire County Council. February 7th, 1907. The Wild Birds' Protection (County of Pem- broke), Wild Bird (England) Order 1898. Dated 9th November:, 1898. In pursuance of the powers conferred upon me by the Wild Birds' Protection Acts, 1880 to 1896, and upon application by the County Council of the administrative County of Pem- broke, I hereby make the following order:— I.-This Order may be cited as Wild Birds' Protection (County of Pembroke) Order, 1898." As to EGGS.-The taking or destroying of the Eggs of the following species of Wild Birds is prohibited throughout the County of Pembroke, viz.— Goldfinch, Blaekmp, Redback Shrike HoneyiBuzzard, Reed Bunting, Tree Creeper, Merlin, Cirl Bunting Garden warbler Hobby, Chiffchaff, Sedge Warblers Hen Harrier, Dabchick, Wood Warble, Kingfisher, Dove (Turtle), Wagtails (all). Nightingale, Wheatear, Nightjar (Goat- Whinchat, sucker, Night- Flycatcher, hawk or Fern Ringouzel, Owl), Pipits, The order of the 26th March, 1896, is hereby repealed. Given under my hand at Whitehall, this 9th day of November, 1898. (Signed), M. W. RIDLEY, One or His Majesty's Principal Secretaries of 3fe22 State Pembroke Union. THE GUARDIANS of the Pembroke Union re- quire the services of on able-bodied man without encumbrance to act as Porter, at the; Pembroke Union Workhouse. The salary will be at the rate of X20 per annum with an additional £ 2 per annum for shaving and haircutting the inmates, together with board, lodging and washing. The appointment will be made subject to the provisions of the Poor Law Officers Superannua- tion Act 1896 for which the emoluments are as- sessed at X20 per annum. Applications enclosing three testimonials of re- cent date to reach me the undersigned on or before Wt dnesday. the 13th February, 1907, endorsed Application for Porter." By Order, J. S. W. JONES, Clerk. Union Offices, Pembroke,' 1st January, 1906. Ife8 ————————————————— 80110UGH OF PEMBROKE EDUCATION COMMITTEE. fry ANTED for a large Boys' School in Pem- broke Dock, a Trained Certificated assis- tant master to commence duty as early as possible. Salary £88 rising by annual increment of £4 to £124. Forms of application may be obtained from the undersigned and should be returned to gether with oopiee, of two recent testimonials on or before 14th February next. Canvassing a disqualification. 2FeS R. D. LOWLESS. Town Clerk. Town Clark's Office, Pembroke, 29th Jan. 2fe8 Bnnouncements. THE CREAT MISSIONARY EXHIBITION WILL BE HELD IN T HU 3ST IB ~5T (not in Pembroke as originally arranged) FROM Wednesday, May 29, TO a Wednesday, May 5 (inclusive). 2fe8 NARBERTH — EISTEDDFOD. Easter Monday, 1907. PRIZE. £ s d CHIEF CHORAL COMPETITION 20 0 0 (And prize to conductor value X2 2s) MALE VOICE COMPETITION 10 10 0 PART SONG do. 5 5 0 OPEN SOLO (for ladies and gentlemen), And other substantial prizes. Programmes may be obtained, post free 2d, of R. J. Mogford or Jonah John, hon. secre- taries, High Street, Narberth. lfe8 IMPORTANT NOTICE. MPVI. clOHN WKRD (Lib.-Lab. M.P. for Stoke-on-Trent). WILL ADDRESS MEETINGS IN PEMBROKESHIRE AS FOLLOWS:- TEMPERANCE HALL, H-WEST, THURSDAY, FEB. 14, at 8 p.m., Chairman, MR. ISAIAH REYNOLDS, J.P. C.C. Temperance Hall, Pembroke Dock, Friday, Feb. 15th, at 8 p.m. Chairman, MR. J OHS ROWLANDS. Temperance Hall, Fishguard, Wednesday, Feb. 13th, at 7.30 p.m. Chairman, MR. O. GLVDHILL, B.Sc. North Pembrokeshire Farmers' Club. IH. F. W. SHRIVELL WILL address a meeting at the Commercial TV Hotel, Fishguard, on THURSDAY, MARCH 7, 1907, at 3 p.m., on "The Manuring of Grass Lands and Experiments connected therewith." All are invited to attend. V. J. JOHNS, fe8— Sec. A GARDEN FETE AND FANCY FAIR will be held at Johnston ON THURSDAY, AUGUST 15th 1907. Proceeds in aid of the restoration of the church. 1 If ot with standing Statements made to the contrary, the 44County Guardian n has a 42VARANTXXD circulation far in excess of any other paper printed and published In the County. Sales br Buction. Milford Haven. SALE OF VALUABLE LEASEHOLD PRO- PERTY. EVANS & ROACH ARE instructed to offer for Sale by Public Auction *"at the Lord Nelson Hotel on THURSDAY, tFEBRUARY 21st, 1907 at 3.30 o'clock 'subject to such conditions as shall then be produced), two Leasehold Business Premises and Appurtenancies in two lots, viz :-LOT I.-The corner shop situate No. 1, Waterloo Road, Hakin, Milford Haven, in the occupation of Mrs. M. Bevan at a rental of 14s per week inclusive. The premises contain on ground floor: Roomy Shop, Living Room, Scullery, &c. First floor Large sitting room, 3 bedrooms. Attic 1 large bedroom. The lot is situated in a commanding position and in the centre of a growing district. LOT 2.—The Shop and Dwelling House situate in Hubberston Road, Hakin, Milford Haven, in the occupation of Mr. W. Thomas at a rental of f25 per annum in- clusive. The premises have a frontage of 36 feet and contain on ground floor Shop, sitting room, kitchen. 1st floor: 3 bedrooms, also attics. There is a large storeroom and small bakehouse in the basement approached by a cart road from the back. The premises are quite near te the Docks and Railway Station. Both lots are held under leases for a term of 99 years from 1900 subject to a ground rent as to lot 1 of JE2 8s, and as to lot 2 of JE4 per annum. For further particulars apply to the Auctioneers, Milford Haven, or Messrs Edward Gerrish, Harris and Co., 'Solicitors, 55, Corn Street, Bristol. fe8— To BE SOLD BY AUCTION at HAVER- FORDWEST FAIR on Tuesday the 12th inst, the property of G. D. Harries, Esq. Lanunwas, Pedigree black bull Nugget of Solva 3 years old, by John Bull (2nd prize Fishguard, 2nd Haverfordwest, bred by Mr. Worthington), 226 Vol. v., S.W.B.C., Dam Brantle of Abercowin 610 Vol. v. lfe8. ZTent>ers. BLAENLLYN BAPTIST CHURCH. TO BUILDERS AND CONTRACTORS. rilENDERS are invited by the Building Com- ■- mitee of the above Church for the erec- tion of a Dwelling House at Blaenllyn. The plans and specifications may be inspec- ted at Rhoscranog, Llandeloy. The lowest or any other Tendecr not neces- sarily accepted. Sealed Tenders to be delivered on or before February 28th, 1907, to J. OWEN, Rhosoranog, Llandeloy, Penycwm, R.S.O. 4fe22 Miscellaneous. t THOUSANDS AHa edw oradrwws I IFOWRL I W&Gbbw mmomm M WASHING AT HOME, gsdm one. mbow, aad wear u4 tear af atctbo. 08IUIn8 I THOMAS BRADFORD 00.. n >» m. HJffe Balborn. Loodan; yiiUMfc A !■—. PEOPLE WHO KNOW THEIR BUSINESS ADVERTISE IN "THE COUNTY GUARDIAN," BECAUSE IT IS THE BEST PAPER, THE LARGEST PAPER, And has a CIRCULATION about DOUBLE that of any other paper in the County. CHEAP PREPAID ADVER- TISEMENTS. Mantefc. WANTED,a full time AGENT for London, Edinburgh, and Glasgow Assurance Co., Ltd., at H aver ford we.- t.-Appl y, T. Morgan, Supt., Dew Street, Haverfordwest. p3fe22 WANTED, a situation as Housekeeper in a small family, by a lady who ha9 had considerable experience. Pembrokeshire pre- ferred. Apply, Mrs. Bowden, 107, High Street, Neyland. fe8- WANTED, 500 BUSHELS OATS.—Apply, with sample and prioe, to T. E. Lewis- Bowen, Clynfiew, Boncath, R.S.O. WANTED, about 15 to 20 tons of Prime Hay immediately. — Apply, C.D., "County Guardian" Office, Haverfordwest. 3fe8 WANTED, about 20th February, respectable Young Man to assist with books, serve in the bar and getting orders.—Apply W. H. George & Sons, Wine Merchants, Haverfordwest. fel— AN Energetic and Capable MAN WANTED for Solva and District; must be ,'>sident and well connected with local, social, an ooli- tical and s-ports institutions. Sole "\cy offered, whole or spare time. Good oommiSt. T). terms. Billiards, Bowls, Cricket, Football, etc. No stocks required. Applications marked "Agency," to be sent in not later than Feb. n.-Riley's Sporting Goods Manufacturing Co., Acerington. 3fea Wanted I Wanted Wanted I!! WANTED MEN AND BOYS of good character, for Royal Navy and Royal Marines. Good pay, and pension on leaving.— Apply, Recruiting Office, North Park Street, Pembroke Dock. 13my3 jfor Sale. FOR SALE.—Welsh Terrier Bitch. 2 years, by Pembro Priest, ex-Pencaer Folly, cheap. —Mathry Vicarage. ja4- FOR SALE, A WAGGONETTE, with mov- able head, a low four-wheeled dogcart, also gig, all in good condition, and can be seen any time by arrangement. A.B., County Guardian Office, Haverfordwest. 3fe8 Go Met. TO LET, House at Clarbeston Road, 3 Bed- rooms, 2 Reception, Kitchen and Scullery, Large Gardens back and front. Apply, Miss Lewis, the present occupier. TO LET.—The fully licensed free Public House known as The White Lion, Pem- broke. Rent low, immediate possession.—Apply, J. W. Penney, Monkton, Pembroke. 6mchl The Grove Hotel. TO BE LET.—Particulars upon application— E. Mathias. House to Let. CASTLE SQUARE, HAVERFORDWEST, from March the 25th. Sanitary arrange- ments perfect; every convenience. Bath, hot and cold.—Apply, Thomas James, Castle Square or for immediate possession, apply, Post Master, Haverfordwest. ja25
THE PRINCESS ROYAL.
THE PRINCESS ROYAL. The Princess Royal and the Duke of Fife WK- their two daughters Mr St. Panerfi bv special train for Tilbury, wh-re thev embarked on the P. and U. liner Moldavia for Gibraltar. 1 he Princess Rova] looked vcrv pale aft- her recent illness. At the statlj.i the Royal"partv were received by sir A J 'aas Sutherland, managing director of the P. and O. Company Mr. B. Bullock, manager of the London, lil- bury. a.nd Southend way and Mr. Arnold, superintendent of the Midland Railway, which supplied the special train. Dr. Abbot Anderson, the Princess Royal's private medical -,ttc-iidaiit accompanies her to Gibraltar. The duration of the stay at the Rock is not settled, but will dep nd on the amount of benefit which her Royal Highness receives from her sojourn there but it is probable that they will be in residence at the house which the Duke of Fife has taken for at least a couple of months.
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MtCONTENTSDF INSIDE PAGES.…
MtCONTENTSDF INSIDE PAGES. Nocrth County Notes and Comments—page 2. Agricultural Co-operation meeting at Fish- guard—page 2. Municipal Trading Debate at Goodwick—page 2m Goodwick, Solva, Dinas Cross, and Llanglyd- wen News-page 2. Cattle and Beef Imports-page 3. Agricultural No-pag 3. Rural Lifu-page 3. Faia- and*MarkeU-page 3. Ladies Letter-page 3. Roose Petty Sessi<)ns-page 5. Neyland Urban Council—page 6. New Theology Discussion—page 6. Christianity and Labour Discussion—page 6. Welsh Article—page 6. Pembroke Dock Medical Officer Criticised— page 7. Football-page 7. Serious Charge at Pembroke—page 7. Pembroke Board of Guardians-page 7. Pembroke Dock Mechanics Institute Annual Meeting—page 7.
CO-OPERATIVE FARMINC.
CO-OPERATIVE FARMINC. The system and principle of co-operation is worthy of study and attention by all classes. In agriculture, as in other callings, the advantages of co-operation are obvious, and can be demonstrated to everyone interested in the matter by the representa- tives of a Society with its headquarters in London. Mr. Walter Williams, of Fish- guard. is the organizer of this Society in Wales, and he gave a lucid account at Fishguard the other evening of the nature of the work that is being done throughout the country by this Society, with its branches in various agricultural centres. One thing upon which Mr. Williams is particular to inform his hearers always is that the object of co-operation is not to under-cut prices, but to ensure the farmer obtaining the best quality goods when he buys at market prices, and to enable him to take his products to a place where he can obtain the full value for them. Farmers, as a rule, look askance upon any new movement, as Mr. Williams pointed out, and are the last to combine, but, if slow, they are notoriously sure, and if co- operation has helped other classes towards prosperity, and is able to do the same with farming, this honourable branch of industry may anticipate good times in the years to come.
—♦ FOOTBALL.
—♦ FOOTBALL. RUCBY PEMBROKE DOCK v. WHITLAND. At Pembroke Dock last Saturday. The home team were:—Full back, G. Davies; three-quar- tes, J. Russan, H. Phillips, R. Harries, W. Rowlands; half-back4, R. Goodrich, and. C. Evans; forwards, A. James, W. Phelps, L. Davies, A. Smith, A. Richardson, R. Hughes, J. Swan, J. Owens. It was expected that this match would prove a walk over for the Docks. but Whitland was considerably strengthened by representatives of the Carmathen team, and the homesters had to, go all the way to win by the iumnow margin of one point. After twenty mi of hard play, Lewis scored a try for the visitors. From a throw in, Swan received and passed to Harries, who immedi- ately scored a drop goal in fine style, thus giv- ing the Docks the lead. Pembroke Dock win- ning by a dropped goal (4 points) to a try (three points). On Saturday next Milford meet Pembroke Dock on the home ground. Both teams will be at full strength, so a good game is fully anticipated.
ASSOCIATION.
ASSOCIATION. Milford United met Chester on the ground of the latter on Saturday in the 4th round of the Welsh cup. Final: Chester 5 goals; Mil- ford 1. On Saturday, Priory Mission played Prender- gast on the United ground at Pill. Priory had the best of matters all through and won by 3 goals to nil. Played on the Bridge Meadow yesterday (Thursday). Workmen's dub 1 goal; Shop Assistants 1 goaL JUNIOR CLUBS TOURNAMENT. The tournament for the junior clubs begins on Saturday next. Fourteen clubs have en- tered, The draw took place on Monday night and the following teams meet in the First Roundl I-All Blacks v. Milford Juniors; referee, F. W, Stephens; linesmen, H. Powell and E. Beed. e 2-Church Institute v. Pembroke Dock In- vincibles; referee, E. Walters; linesmen, Step- hens and J. Bowie. 3—Milford 2nd v. Prendergast Workmen's club; -referee, A. Thomas, Neyland; linesmen, Walters, C. Thomas. 4-Hakin 1st v. Priory Mission 1st; referee, J. Jones; linesmen, A. Thomas, W. Griffiths; 5—Waterstoo v. Priory 2nd; referee, H. Powell; linesmen, J. Jones, S. Bowie. 6-Hakin 2nd v. Fearnots; referee, E. Bough; linesmen H. Powell, E. Beed. 7-St. Thomas, Haverfordwest v. Band 2nd W.(lfshires; (retreat W. Jones; linesmeno Bough, E. Walters. 2nd round. 1 Winner of 5 plays winner of 7. 2 Winner of 6 plays winner of 2. 3 Winner of 1 plays winner of 3. 4 Winner of 4 bye. ,Semi-Fin&L 1 Winner of 1 plays winner of 2. 2 Winner of 3 plays winner of 4. Final. Winner of 1 plays winner of 2. Kick off 1.30. LINESMAN.
PEMBROKESHIRE IN THE DAYS…
PEMBROKESHIRE IN THE DAYS OF THE TUDORS. (By the Rev. James Phillips.) Everybody that comes to Haverfordwest, knows the Priory Ruins. The years have played Bad havoc with thte stately buildings that once rose above the banks of the Cleddau, and the hand of the spoiler has aggravated the ravages of time. A few 2hapedeca heaps of stone, half buried in the grousd, and over- grown with brambles, are all thta remain of the dwellings of the monks, of the chapter house, where they met in council, of the rooms where strangers found a hospitable wel- come. The folk who stroll in summer even- ings along the footpath, little deem that they are passing over the graves of many genera- tions of black-cloaked monks, who sought in the shades of the cloister, the peace which the world could not give. But the walls of the cruciform church have not wholly disappeared. The grandest of all tho sanctuaries of old Heverford was this. Not even the Church of St. Mary that looked down on the High Street of tho Flemish town, could company with the temple of the monks, which, like the Parish Church on the hill above, boroe the name of the martyred primate, St. Thomas of Canter- bury. Standing where the arms of the cross intersect each other. we have to realise what it must have been like when the great bell- tower rose on its four arches above us, and the "I,l;h .4- y- r.l ..1-1- +\1 -J._l ouuuguo abivraiiicu iiiiuugu me oiciiiieu urysiai of the transept windows, and clouds of incense floated on the morning air. Then stands be- hind us, where the brambles are thickest, marked the site of the high altar. To our left, in the wall of the south transept, are the steps down which the monks came at the hour of mid-night prayer. For centuries the earth has been piled high above the pavement that they trod beneath which lies the mounldering dUH of many a prior, and many a priest, and many a knight of high degrees. While the humbler brethren were laid to rest beneath the cloister garth, these found their sepulchres within the church itself. The very desolation of the holy and beautiful house in which they worshipped has served to secure their graves from desecration. No memorial of etine or brass remains to tell us who sleeps below, but nought shall disturb their resting-place— Until the trump of God be heard, Until the ancient graves be stirred, And, with the loud commanding word, The Lord shall come." The story of this monastery can never be written. Now and again in times of storm and stress, we may have a glimpse of its walls, but it is only for a moment. Of the fortunes of the house in the days of Welsh revolt, and civil war, and foreign invasion, nothing is known. Even of the prions who ruled within its precincts, few names can be rescued from oblivion. Yet there was one, well nigh the last of the long series, who was to make his mark on the history of his time. This was William Barlow. Now Barlow'9 was a most unwelcome appointment. He was an Essex man of good family, already middle-aged, with plenty of official experience, for this was his fifth prior- ship. He had been brought up in the order of Austin Canons from his boyhood, and he was little more than a boy when he got his first priory. Yet he was no Catholic, but a Luthe- ran or worse. Several years before he had been in serious trouble, charged with circu- lating heretical books. Men said he had saved his skin by hypocritical submission to the great Cardinal. Some truth there was in all this, but much untruth as well. It is diffi- cult to believe that he wrote the abject letter of recantation gives aa his in "Wrigh's Sup- pression of the Monasteries." Why, in the name of common sense, should he have begged pardon for writing tracts which he certainly did not write? The Burial of the Mass And the other pieces quoted were the work of Eng- lish exiles for conscience sake. Two of these Willima Roy and Jerome Barlow, were bitter pamphateers in prose and verse against the old church. The letter, if it is not an impu- dent forgery to blacken the character of one of the Leaders of the Reformation, a theory with no little plausibility, was the work of one of these men. To make confusion worse con- founded the date of this effusion is given as 1533, long after Wolsey's fall and death; and yet the writer is craving forgiveness for his attacks on the Cardinal and his disrespectful treahment of the meomy of Thomas a Bcket. But whatever difficulties he may have found himself in those days, now the flowing tide was with the heretics. Anne Boleyn was Queen of England, and Thomas Cromwell was chief Minister of the Crown. Barlow was well known to Cromwell. More than that, he had a brother Roger, who had been promoted to high office, on the recommendation of Anne's father, Sir Thomas Boleyn. Vørr likely Wil- liam owed his promotion to Haverfordwest, to Roger's interest with the Boleyns. Good Catholics were ready to believe any- thing bad of the new prior. To them he was but the unscrupulous tool of a wicked stateman. Yet in this they did him great injustice. William Barlow was quite sincere in his Protestantism. He had faltered once, perhaps twice, when his heresy had brought him into imminent peril, but so had others whose sincerity no man could question. Aye some who gloriously redeemed their tempo- rary fall, and now stand high on England's martyr roll. Barlow was destined to close his chequered career without the martyr'? aureole, but also withou: the Apostate's shame." Perchane in the primitive church, his sufferings—exile, poverty, imprisonment— would have entitled him to rask among the "confessors" who held a place of honour second only to tho?e who had the supreme privilege of being "faithful unto dead." Tha best testimony to his fidelity to his convic- tions is that unwittingly borne by the bitter partisanship which has pursued his name with relentless hat, and has blackened his. repu- tation with impossible crimes. He may not have been a very lovable man. He was too often in hot water with his subordinates for that. There was a vein of weakness in him which made Cranmer distrust his firmness, but he was a good man—a conscientious Re- former, and as honest as a courtier bishop could well be in the days of Henry VIII. Such was the man who came to rule the Priory on the eve of the great catastrophe. It was not a wealthy monastery. None of the South Wales monasteries were very rich. There were only two houses of Austin Canons in the dioctse—Carmarthes and Haverford— and neither of these had a large rent-roll. In the extent of its possessions Haverford Priory could not be compared with the Pre- ceptory of the Knights of St. John at Slebech, the only monastic establishment in Pem- brokeshire that had a really good income. Yet the Prior of Haverford occupied a very in- fluential position. The monks, whether Franciscans or Dominicans, Benedictines or Austin Canons were wholesale "robbers of churches." They stole, not the goods of the parish churches, but the ihurehes themselves. The Haverford Priory held the three parish churches of the town-St. Mary and St. Martin within the walls, and St. Thomas out- side. Probably they would have taken Pren- dergast Church, too, if that, lying in the Hun- dred of Dungleddy, had not been previously annexed by Slebech. The Canons held also the adjoining parish of Haroidston St. Issell's —that is, they pocketed the money, for the Church was in ruins, and there was. no popu- lation to speak of, except the family at Har- oldsn and their isfarvtants. Resiklte these ffcyur churchels, the Priory owned Camrose and Lambston, Dale, St. Ishmael's, and Llan- stadwell, with Reynalton, near Narberth, and a chapel at Cresswell Quay. It is obvious what the control of so many churches would, mean in the hands of a zea- lous propagandist of the new doctrines. So far these had made little stir in Pembroke- shire. Forty years, nearly fifty, had gone by since the heresy trials in Lamphey Palace, when the, heads of the Pembrokeshire monas- teries had sat with Bishop Pavy to try Roger Burley, an Irish priest for teaching the Wy- cliffidian doctrine of the Eucharist. That trial protracted for weeks by the conscientious stub- borness of the Irishman, and by the kind- heartedness of the reluctant inquisitors, who sought not the punishment of the heretic, but his reclamation, and ended in Roger's convic- tion and abjuration. A few weeks later a luckless layman of Pembroke who had stumb- led into Arianism without understanding it, was frightened into a prompt recantation of the heresy which he had learned, so he said, from his old pastor, Archdeacon Smith, rector of Tenby, afterwards Bishop of Llandaff. As the Bishop of Llandaff had died some years before, no harm was done to anybody by I the transference of responsibility, and the orthodoxy of Pembrokeshire had since been undisturbed by Lolflardism or any other heresy. These halcyon- days of theological indifference and ecclesias- tical quiet were over now—over for ever. The advent of Protestantism brought not peace, but a sword." — 0
* THE PEMBROKESHIRE HOUNDS.
THE PEMBROKESHIRE HOUNDS. The Pembrokeshire Hounds meet Monday, February 11th, Roch Bridge; Thursday, Feb- ruary 14th, Login Bridge.—Each morning at 10.45 a.m.
JAPAN AJS I > AMERICA.I
JAPAN AJS I > AMERICA. According to the Washington correspondent, of the "New York World," president Roosevelt has taken up a most determined attitude with regard to the question of di-x-rimination directed against Japanese in California schools. At a conference held at the White House between the President and the Congressional delegation sent by California to discuss the subject, Mr. Roosevelt (says the "World") convinced the deputation that the immediate revocation of the discrimination at present directed against Japanese pupils would alone avert hostilities. The "New York American" states that the Pre- sident made a sweeping declaration at the con- ference to the effect that Japan desired war and was seeking for a pretext for its prosecution.
END OF MITCHAM FAIR.
END OF MITCHAM FAIR. It will be remembered that last year, in order to remove the ancient Pleasure Fair from the Fair Green, Mitcham, the Mitcham Commons Conservators purchased the franchise of the fair; but although the showmen were warned off the green, they persisted in holding the fair, whereupon writs for trespass were served upon three of the showmen. The representatives of the showmen have, however, now consented to a declaration that they are. not entitled to go on the ground and to an injunction restrain- ing them from doing so. Mitcham Fair, which dates from the time of Queen Elizabeth, is therefore a thmg of the past.
A NARROW ESCAPE.
A NARROW ESCAPE. Fourteen men were working at the bottom of the 40 feet deep shaft of the colliery works near Waldershare, Kent, when they saw a hoppit, full of water and weighing about five tons, coming crashing down towards them. For- tunately the hoppit came down right in the centre, and the men, by rushing to the sides, escaped the death which seemed inevitable, only two of them being injured. They were hours in the bottom of the shaft before help came, owing to the breakage of the chain by which the hoppit had been raised; and the most alarming rumours spread in the district before they were brought to the surface.
---COUNTY JOTTINGS.
COUNTY JOTTINGS. Contributions to this column are invited. Let them be as pithy and bright as possible. A post-card to Editor, "County Guardian," Old Bridge, Haverfordwest, will suffice. When did the kettle call the pot black? When the Rev. James Phillips rebuked another gentle- man at the County Council for making an "elec. tioneering speech." The Rev. R. J. Campbell's "New Theology" is creating a great deal of discu3sion these days throughout the county. Interested tbeologian6 spend long evenings in thrashing out the subject. A person was remarking to his friend the other day how cheap everything had got. "Not every- thing," said his friend, "there's women for in- stance." "Oh, yes," said the other, "I forgot; women are always dear." There were more cases at Milford Petty Sessions last week than there have been for many a long day, and naturally the court was crowded. It is- to be hoped that there will be no delay in build- ing the new Court-house. One scribe who had to take his notes sitting on a step is emphatic in his condemnation of the present Court-house. Whilst aiding operations were carried on lately at Llandigige Fawr Farm, near Solva. one ° the workmen discovered in one of the old walls an J dated 1744, of the reign of George TT TW 4.&.1.Ç finder presented the coin to his friend, Mr. John Reynolds, Treglemais, who kindly showed it to the writer last week. As wa-ø to be expected, the new a that the G.W.R. we- willing to assist in the establishment ol 1 hv ry at Kwia"d reports That T "I. however. An oM ard °De minor in th« carol tLTZ T rClaimea: be a good wicked plaoe. ThV^t ^d T prisoner whil* the «4er ,)uu tl]e him." Poor old Milford! "incurs on Garden operation, are now pmty brisk at Solva. Last week, at a certain tradesman's estab- lishment three tidy-sized parcels, neatly paeked of real Scotch seed potatoes, were brought in be divided between the purchasers. The potatoes had come. ,t wa* remarked, direct from the growers, and were priced at a high flgurt-every Potato averaging somewhere about 2jd. each or wo We ella], ourii -J O the result of this years growth' « — 18 a very appropriate term for a St because she is like a bell. For this reason- If ><>« want to find out what she really ia. you Tr^k inTt mav^ A bel1 with a crack m it may appear to be all right, but "ring- it and you will SOon find it out. When courting a girl you may think you have fallen in with the sweetest IktIe thin, in the World> i °U Li-Si- after 8he Mrs- So-and-so, you may tc appointed. An old gentleman on board one ot the steamer* which ply between Fishguard and Rosslare, so have been told, mi^d his handkerchief, and accused a soldier standiuC by his .side of stealing it, winch the soldie# being an Irishman, denied Some <€W minutes afterwards the gentleman found the missing article in his hat. He was then most profuse in his apologies to the soldier "Xot another wurrd," said Pat; it was a naiethtlie on both sides-ye took me for a thafe, and I took ye for a gintleman." Perhaps it is not generally known that it was at Llanddinog, near Llandeloy, the first "Pembroke- County Guardian" (then the "Dewsland and Kernes Guardian"), was issued. From there it went to Hendre Cross, and later to Solva. The tounder of the "Dewsland" was Mr. John Wil- liams ("Ifor Emlyn"), father of the late pro- prietor, who was assisted by the Rev. John Davies, B.D., vicar of Llanhowell, one of the first subscribers of the paper was the late Mr. David Reynolds, of Treglemaq,\ who also rendered material aid in floating the journal. A copy of the first paper is now in POiltO-OB&ion of Mr. John Reynolds. Treglemais. who is going to present it to one of our staff. At a meeting of the Fishguard and Goodwick Agricultural Co-operative Society the other day, the same jovial farmer who is famous for his astuteness and humour, and who is often the life and 3oul of similar meetings in the district, re- lated how he beat another clever man on one occasion. It came to the knowledge of the mer- chant that the Society were going to sell manure at an extraordinary price, and not to be outdone, the merchant offered to sell the same quality manure at a still lower price to Mr. P and tho latter bought a large quantity from him on the spot. It transpired afterwards that the Society never could sell the manure at the price the merchant thought, so that his loss on the transaction must have been considerable. It will be prudent not to indicate too closely in what particular part of the county this hap- pened :-An old lady had a favourite parrot, and being called away from home for some time, she transferred her pet to the kitchen, with instruc- tions that it must be carefully looked after. On her return, she was horrified to hear the bird repeating over and over again, "I wish the old lady would die?" Much distressed, she sought counsel of the vicar, who himself had a parrot which wae a great pet. "Put the birds together for a few days," said the vicar, "and my bird, which is famous for its piety will. I hope and trust, teach you- to say good things, and drive out the wicked words." So the two birds were put side by side. They eyed one another in silence for a time. Then the old lady's parrot sidled up to the other and said, "I wish the old lady would die?" The vicar's parrot responded Lord" beseech Tllee to hear us, good Very few ministers accept "calls" to churches with smaller stipends.Weekly paper. I've a vineyard in the country, That has need of tender care; The stipend is a small one, Just enough for homely fare. But the men of God were silent, Each as deaf as a stone wall; So the little cause soon vanished, For no one heard the "call." I've a vineyard in the city, With a manse outside the town; And the music of the angels, By men's voices soon was drowned. For the salary was "princely," So God's "labourers" far and near- All joined in the chorus, "Speak Lord, thy serveants hear." When a person insures a near relative, and death takes place, a day or two is generally allowed to pass before presenting the claim for insurance, for the sake of decency. Such is not always the case though. Here is one. One day last week, a local agent heard a knock at hie door, and on opening it, saw one of his "clients" before him. She was a young married woman who had insured her father, he living in with her and her husband. She was almost breathless, having walked very quickly. "Well," said she, "the poor old man is gone." "Dear me!" said the agent, "when did he die?" "About two hours ago," was the reply. (It would take about an hour and a. half to walk from her house to the agent's.) "Have you informed the doctor?" queried the agent. "No! My husband is coming into town to-morrow, so he can call on him." (She then produced her policy and book.) "But," said the agent, "I must have the certificate before I can send in your claim." So the sorrowful (?) daughter made tracks for the medicine-man'e house. Mr. D. G. Jones, who contributes in this issue to the "New Theology" symposium, is well known at Haverfordwest. where he has frequently preached to very large and attentive congrega- tions. Now that, thanks to the Press, public at- tention has been called to the brutal sentences of Sir Ralph Littler, which has resulted in the reduction of several of the most severe ones—in- cluding that passed on the supposed innocent man, Lewis-it is interesting to rccall how that a few years ago, after reading of a sentence of five years' penal servitude for entering a house and stealing articles to the value of a few shillings Mr. Jones startled a crowded congregation at the Wesleyan Chapel by suggesting that if one of the prisoners had put a bullet in the brain of Sir Ralph Littler, he would have done England a kindness and hell an unkindness. The state- ment came in for a good deal of critici-m at the time, but no one who heard the vehemence with which it was delivered had any doubt but that the preacher meant what he said. Perhaps this incident bears out the admission of Mr. Jones in our New Theology column, "There is much of tho devil-in me."