The Pembroke County Guardian and Cardigan Reporter

RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. i A meeting of this Council followed, and was presided over by Mr. Dawkins. A PRECAUTION, It was reported that at a meeting of the North Highway Committee, held at Letterston, the G.W.R. wrote asking if the Council would assent to, or dissent from, the plans of certain alterations at Goodwick. As the company want- ed an immediate answer it was ^solved, fo £ the protection of the Council, to drasent. .MILFORD DISTRICT. At the South Highway Board, the Surv^of reported that in the Milford district the road men had asked for an increase of wages. He was authorised to grant an increase of Is. in that district, and in those cases only where it had been asked for. WIRE PULLING. A question of a stone contract in the Milford. district arose out of a report of the South Highway Committee, one unsuccessful contrac- tor alleging that the contract had been let at about 8d. per yard more than he had asked. It was stated that no contract had yet been entered upon, and Mr. W. Evans suggested that, they should issue fresh advertisements, and get fresh tenders. Mr. Arthur Davies said there was a good deal too much wire pulling about these stone con- tracts. The majority of the Guardians knew no more about stones than they did about gold!, mining, and they should, therefore, be guided by the advice of their paid servant, who did know something about stones. This wire pull- ing affected not only this particular district, of which they were speaking, but the whole of the Union. It was a matter which required to be checked. Mr. W. Evans quite agreed that there had been a good deal oi wire pulling with Tegard to this particular tender. At the same time, he did not think any reflection should be cast on the surveyor. It was decided that a sub-committee, with the surveyor, should make a report before in- viting tenders. The Chairman hoped there would be no more wire pulling. There ought to be nothing j of the kind, for if they had it the public would 5 of the kind, for if they had it the public would surely suffer. < VOTE OF CONDOLENCE. Rev. J. J. Evans moved a vote of condolence. with the widow of the late Rev. T. Mathias, of Henry's Mote. Mr. Mathias, he said, was. a very old member of that Council raid of the Board of Guardians. He was a member when. the late Capt. Higgon was chairman. At one- time he was very faithful in his attendance, but lately, owing to old age, they had not seen him so often. Mr. J. T. Fisher seconded and said Mr. Mathias was an older member than himself, and he had been a member twenty years. The vote was carried by the members all' standing. MR. BANCROFT AND FISHGUARD. Mr. Bancroft, the engineer to the Fishguard drainage works, said the matter of his account had been so long delayed that it was unreason- able to expect any reduction, but in order to get the matter closed he was willing to accept £ 107 17s. 6d., being 2 per cent, on the estimated cost of the proposed work., in full discharge of his claims, providing the claim was settled within one month from date. If the Council did not agree he reserved his right to recover the claim as rendered. The Clerk, replying to a question, said Mr. R. T. P .Williams had informed them that the Fishguard Urban Council was liable, and he (the Clerk) was instructed by that Council to ascertain the lowest amount Mr. Bancroft would accept, with a view of settling the mat- ter, and recovering from Fishguard. .The Chairman said Mr. Bancroft had waited a long time for his money, and he thought the matter might be settled in this way. Mr. J. T. Fisher moved, Mr. H. W. Thomas seconded, and it was agreed, to pay Mr. Ban- croft's charges, and obtain repayment from Fishguard Urban Council. DISGRACEFUL ROADS: STEAM-ROLLER WANTED. A letter was read from Sir Charles Philipps complaining of the disgraceful state of the road from Haverfordwest to Black Back Bridge, which was absolutely unuseable for carriages or motors. The road was covered with stones- which had not been rolled in. There was another letter to the surveyor from Sir Charles making the same complaint, and stating that in case of any injury to his horses or carriages he should hold the sur- veyor responsible for the damages. It would,, be impossible in any part of England or Wales to find roads in a more disgraceful state than they are in Pembrokeshire. ,The Surveyor, in replying to the letter, point- ed out to Sir Charles that the Rural Council had no steam roller, and he could not have one without the consent of the Council; at the same time he pointed out that the road to Boulston had been rolled, but it was at the personal cost of Capt. Reid. The Chairman said all the district roads were treated in exactly the same way. Mr. Lewis (Hill Block) said the road com- plained of was not in a bad state, except that the stones had been freshly laid and had not been rolled. The stones were of the proper size, and not large. Th Chairman said he supposed the Council would allow Sir Charles Philipps to roll it if he liked, at his own expense. (Laughter.) Mr. Lewis (Wiston) said he would move that they inform Sir Charles Philipps that they could not see their way, as a District Council, to any, preferential treatment of the road to Picton Castle, and as they had no steam roller they did not feel justified in borrowing one. The Chairman said the employment of a steam roller would be a great advantage to many of their roads, but as they did not possess one they must treat all roads alike. He was sure the Council would be very pleased if Sir Charles rolled this road at his own expense. (Hear, hear.) Mr. Arthur Davies said the Rural Council ought to possess a steam roller, or rollers, and he gave notice that he would bring forward a resolution on the subject at the next meeting. PORT SANITARY AUTHORITY FOR THE NORTH. The Clerk reported that Dr. Farrow, a Gov- ernment Inspector, attended at Goodwick on December 6th, and was making a survey of Port Sanitary requirements. He considered that Fishguard harb- nr would in a very short time become of grea' importance, and he im- pressed upon the members of the local autho- rities who met him to take steps to be pre- pared in cases of emergency, in case cholera or fever cases were imported, to deal with the disease. That Council (the Clerk added) had riparian port sanitary duties over Fishguard harbour; and Fishguard Urban Council had riparian duties over certain parts of the sea coast. If a port sanitary authority should be formed, St. Dogmaels should be included, and bear its part of th ecost. It would not be reasonable that all the expense resulting from any disease brought into the Fishguard area should be borne by that Rural Council. The Chairman said there should be a de- fined area. ,The Clerk said he had sent a map of Fish- guard Bay to the authorities for the purpose. The Chairman said in the meantime they might look after a hospital tent (referred to by the local Inspector), and see that it was kept in good order. Should there be an epidemic and they were not prepared to deal with it, they might be compelled to build an isolation hospital. The Clerk said it must be borne in mind that Goodwick harbour and station was within- the rural area.

business accesses. ;¡ c; 1' ¡,I¡, "N .i- Ð "CYF.P! ^ICILET K I;' K^sft 'H ,.(J' ti ma .1.. '¿.¡.Lr; f; 't.!Ä J< "> "'I;}. 'M. t:IiI EXT KA SPECIAL SCOTCH Has been before the Public for nearly a QUARTER of a CENTURY. Perfection of Blended Whisky. '_I. LANCR L" A Whisky of very 11ih q ;ility." I- BRITISH ME DICAL JOLRNAL "A safe and palatable stimulant for the sick and convalescent. — "PRACTITIONER." V.S.O.r. LIQUEUR- COGNAC. A blend of famous vintages, of great age. and FAR SUPERIOR to the HIGHEST grade oi Brandy in quality. "AN UNDOUBTEDLY GENUINE GRAPE SPIRIT." Lancet I MARGRAVE BROS., LLAHLLY. Commerce House, Ltd., WE ARE MAKING AN IMPORTANT SHOW OF SPECIAL FTJE.SI WE HOLD A MAGNIFICENT STOCK: OF Sable, Fox, Beaver and Marten Ties, with Muffs to match, c IN ALL THE NEWEST SHAPES. 10 Great Show of Millinery. SPLENDID DISPLAY OF PARIS MODELS We specially invite inspection of our very choice Stock in this Department. We are confident we cannot be equalled for Value and Style. ORDERS by post leceive prompt and careful attention. Commerce House, Ltd. Haverfordwest. isbucational. Haverfordwest Grammar School. r- FOUNDED 1613. r. Chairman of G.vern.rs: R. T. P. WILLIAMS, Esq. Headmaster Rev. J. Henson, M.A., Oxon, Assisted by a Staff of Six Experienced Masters. Recognised by the Board of Education. A Secondary School providing preparation for all University and Professional Examinations and for Commercial life. Pupils prepared for the larger Public Schools. Numerous recent successes. A few Boarders can be received at low fees. For prospectus, etc., apply to the Head- master. Next term begins on Tuesday, January 21st, and parents will be interviewed on that day. se6— Taker's High School For Girls. HAVERFOBDWEST. Headmistress Mis-s 11. E. Jones, B.A., Vales. (Assisted by highly qualified mistresses). FEES aEl 6s. 8d. per term. Special Subjects: Greek, German, and Painting. "Ss. per term. Re-opens Wednesday, January 15th, at 2 p.m. Headmistress at home to parents on Monday and Tuesday afternoon. v County Pupils are only allowed to board at houses approved by the Governing Body, of which a list can 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. University College of Wales, Aberys- twyth. (ONE OF THE CONSTITUENT COLLEGE 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 October 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 £1. 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 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. 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. J (London). i Assistant Master: MR. H. P. JACKSON, M.Sc. (Vic.). A»siBtant Mistress: MISS K. M. GREEN, L.L.A. (St. Andrews), Cambridge Teachers' Diploma. Assistant Mistress: MISS E. H. MOSELEY, B.A. (Wales), with Honours. Pupils prepared for the London Matricula- tion, the Oxford and Cambridge Locals, the Legal, Medical, and Pharmaceutical Examina- tions, the Entrance Scholarship Examinations of the University Colleges of Wales, and the South Kensington Scienq and Art Examina- tions. TUITION FEES.— £ 4 per annum, or El fe. Id. per term; two (brothers or sisters) £7 per per annum, or &2 6s. 8d. per term; three (brothers or sisters) B10 per annum, or £3 18. Id. per term. pupils taking Music will be charged an extra too. For terms and further particulars, Prospeo- taa, etc., apply to the Headmaster, or te JIB. W. B. WILLIAMS, The Beglatrac, St. David* ucattonal. Hill House College, Haverfordwest. I THE MISSES DAVIES (daughters of the late Rev. T. Davies, D.D.) conduct a school for boarders and day pupils at the above commodious and well-situated residence. The course of instruction comprises the usual branches of a sound English Education, with Music ipiano and Violin), French, Latin, Drawing and Painting. Pupils prepared for the Oxford and Cam- bridge Local, College of Preceptors, Trinity College and other examinations. Kindergarten Occupations for the Infants. Prospectus on application. The next term will begin on Tuesday after- noon, January 21st. 3jal7 Business THE SWANSEA MERCANTILE BANK Limited, OF 18, PARK STREET, SWANSEA, MAKE CASH ADVANCES DAILY FROM £ 5 to 9500 TO FARMJflBS and ALL CLASSES of respect- able householders upon their own Note of Hand, and other kinds of securities. ALL TRANSACTIONS STRICTLY PRITA-RF, Apply to H. B. JONES, Manager, Or W. D. PHILLIPS, Auctioneer, Haverfordwest Looal Representative Penonal attendance every Wednesday afternoon and at other times by special appointment at Vic- toria Rrmd, opposite the Dock gates, Milford Haven Notice of Removal. WILLIAM BEYNON, late of the Mariners' Hotel, Lower Solva, and now of the ROYAL GEORGE HOTEL, UPPER SOLVA, tenders his best thanks to his friends and patrons for their past support, and hopes to receive in the future the same patronage as hitherto ac- corded him. Best brands of Beers & Spirits supplied. EVERY ATTENTION AND CIVILITY. Please note the address :— THE ROYAL GEORGE HOTEL, UPPER SOLVA. j jal8 Shipping motices. CANADA «"■ ( And NORTH WEST by heLIIlL WORK AND WAGES FOR ALL. FASTEST AND BEST ROUTE. Handbook, Maps, etc., FREE from ALLANS, 5, Pall Mall, 103, I eadenhall-St. London, and 19, James St., "pool. LOCAL AGENT —W. H. John, County Guardian Office, Solva. fel5 SOUTH AFRICA ROYAL MAIL ROUTE UNION CASTLE LINE. London and Southampton. To Cape Colony, Natal, DeJa- goa Bay, Beira, etc., calling frequently at Madeira, Las Palmaa, Teneriffe, Ascension, and St. Helena Weekly Sailings. Fast Passages. Superior Accommodation. Best Route. For Rates uf Passage Money and all further information, apply to the Managers: DONALD CURRIE & CO., London, or to Local Agents. fousical instruments. IF YOU WANT A PIANO or ORGAN do not be persuaded by any interested person to purchase until Jon have ascertained the extra- ordinary value we are offering. You will save many pounds, be most liberally treated, and get the easiest possible terms by purchasing from us. —DUCK, SON. & Pinker, The Great Piano Merchants, Pultney Bridge, Bath. Catalogue and book of advice free. Name this paper. Our tuners visit this district and all parts of South Wales at regular intervals-send us a post card and tuner shall call. 19ap52 SOWS found straying at Crugglas, St. Davids. Omr ma have MUM* mpon d fraying ex Pom"-T. Rickards. 3jalt. utJltc tfiottces. +- Pembrokeshire Education Authority. CLERK OF WORKS. nn HE PEMBROKESHIRE EDUCATION J- AUTHORITY invites applications for a Clerk of Works to superintend repairs, altera- tions and the erection of school buildings in the County, and to do such other work in con- nection with the erection of buildings as the Authority may require, under the supervision of the Architect. The salary will b? £2 a week, and travelling expenses not exceeding 10s. a week. Applications stating age, qualifications, and recent experience should be sent to this office on or before the 13th day of January, 1908. WM. DAVIES GEORGE, Clerk to the Education Authority. Education Offices, 9, Quay St., Haverfordwest. 2j alO. _I announcements. GOVERNMENT LICENSING BILL. GREAT COUNTY CONVENTION (Under the joint auspices of the United King- dom Alliance, South Wales and Monmouthshire Temperance Association. Haverfordwest Tem- perance Council, ana County Organizations, irrespective of Party or Creed) TEMPERANCE HALL, HAVERFORDWEST, Thursday, January 23rd, 1908, At 2 and 7.30 p m. Mr. T. H. Sloan, M.P. (Belfast) Mr. Owen C. Philipps, M.P. Mr. W. L. Daniel, C.C., (Merthyr Tydfil). Mr. W. F. Roch (Cilgerran). And other well-known Speakers ,i,i Supporters ,J. TER' IUS PHILLIPS, Cardiff-v Joint MORRI> MORGAN, Swansea, L J. O. MORGAN, Haverfordwest j Secretaries For Tickets, please send Stamped Envelope to the Secretaries, County Convention, 27, Bridge Street, Haverfordwest. ¡ MARKET HALL, Haverfordwest. ADDRESSES Will be delivered in the above Hall on FREE TRADE BTl MR. KENNETH BOND (Of the Free Trood Union); Mr. HICKS (of Tenby), and other local speakers, ON FRIDAY EVENING, JANUARY 10, 1908. Chair will be taken at 8 o'clock by DR. GEO. GRIFFITH, J.P., C.C. Come and hear the reply to MR. BEN DENT, the Tariff Reformer. The Hall will be heated for the occasion. S MARTIN'S Cburoh BE nil. WHIST DRIVE, THURSDAY, JANUARY 16th. Admission-Two Shillings. Tea, Coffee and Refreshments EVENING DRESS OPTIONAL. PRIZES GIVEN. Commence 7.30 p.m. sharp Tickets to be obtained of Mr A. E. SAGE and Mr. H. J. P. THOMAS, Churchwardens. Proceeds in aid of St. Martin's Restoration Fund' Ifarms an5 Ibouses Co Xet. TO LET, Freemasons Arms,' Dinas. Apply -L Swansea Old lirewery and Davies (Cardi- gan) Bonded Stores, Ltd. Cardigan. se20 TO LET, the BLACK HORSE HOTEL, Bridge Street, Haverfordwest.—Apply T. James, Brewery, Haverfordwest. 3ja24;|g| P.P.B. BUILDING SOCIETY, PEMBROKE DOCK. THE following house to bo let or sold House and Shop, 22, Laws Street North, Pembroke Dock. Further particulars to be obtained from the Secretary, Building Society, Office, Pem- broke Dock. oc4— KILN PARK, Narberth. TO LET, with immediate possession, the de- sirable residence, called KILN PARK, sit- uate within three minutes walk of Narberth Railway Station, and within five minutes of the town, comprising Ground Floor Dining Room, Drawing Room, Morning Room, Kitchen, China Pantry,, Scullery, etc: First Floor.—5 Bedrooms, Bathroom, H and C, W.C., Hot Closet. Second Floor.-2 Bedrooms and Boxroom. There is a large walled garden studded with fruit trees. The outbuildings comprise Outer Kitchen, Coach Houses and Saddle Room, Extensive Stables with Loft over, Cowhouse, and other usual out offices. An installation of Acetelyne Gas has been laid on. A small paddock of about one acre is avail- able. For further particulars and orders to view, apply, LEWIS AND JAMES, de26— Solicitors, Narberth for CART for Sa:e; large size; good quality splendid condition, cheap.—R. Phillips & Co. Mathry. de6- FOR SALE, Light Miniature Brougham for 1 horse, in good condition also Full-size New Bakers Cart, of improved pattern. New Station or Sbooting ("art.—Apply, Burchell and Son, Carriage Builders, Pembroke. GjalO: 000 APPLEj BARRELS and /Grape Barreis & for Sale. Apple barrels 3s per dozen grape barrels 28 6d per dozen. Also a good serviceable counter, 5s. Oranges, 65 per Is.- Sullivan, Fruiterer, Pembroke Dock. 3ja24 FOR SALE.—Hawkers Cart, equal to new.— Apply Devonald, Holloway, Haverfordwest. 3jal7 Cycles Cycles! Cycles BARGAINS. We have a few 1907 Machines JD to clear at a sacrifice to save storing. New stock of Gramophones and Records. Address—Cycle Depot, Bridge Street, Haver- iordwest.. ;0 61..10 Sales bp auction MONTHLY SALE. COLLEGE FIELD, H åVEHFORDWEST. EVANS AND ROACH TXTILL Sell by Auction on TUESDAY, JANUARA 14, J908 (Fair Day), a num- ber of FAT CATTLE. Sale at 11.30. Torns-Cash CHEAP PREPAID ADVER- TISEMENTS. Our Prepaid Scale. ONE THREE SIX Insertion. Inserts. Inserts 28 words or under Is. Od. 2s. Od. 3s. 6rl 35 „ Is. 3d. 2s. 7d. 4s. 7d 42 „ Is. 6d. 3s. Od. Ss. id And so on at the rate of 3d. per sevan worth on the First Insertion, and Half-priera subst qnent consecutive insertions. Thpse charges apply only to the following classes of advertisements if prepaidSitua tions Vacant or Wanted, To be Let, Apart ments Wanted and To Let, Houses and otlie., Premises to be Let, Specific Articles for Sale, Articles, Dogs, Sheep, etc., Lost and Found, and all Miscellaneous WantB. Unless paid for in advance the credit rate of double th* above will be charged. TKHantefc, WANTED, an Apprentice for the Shoeing and TV Jobbing Smith. Maintenance provided.— Apply, J. Williams, Pontiago Forge, Goodwick. del3— TV7" ANTED PORTABLE ETfGINE, 7 or 8 Horse Power. Second-hand good con- dition. -Griffiths and Nicholas, Goodwick. IjalO WANTED, a good active GENERAL. Good wages to suitable applicant.—Apply, J. W. Hancock, The Bullion, Pembroke Dock. 3ja24 WANTED, Experienced HOUSEM ID Write for particulars, Mrs Yeo, Dan-y- coed, near Swansea. lja;0 WANTED HOUSE and SHOP, or House to convert into shop, at Goodwick or Fish- guard. Apply, "House," -'Guardian" Office, Haverfordwest. 3jal0 WANTED, Situation as cook-house keeper to Gentleman. Country preferred.—Apply bv letter to "R," "County Guardian" Office, Haverfordwest. 3jal7 CHEMISTS APPRENTICE. FD. PHILLIPS, Member Pharmaceutical • Society, Market Street, Haverfordwest, has a vacany for an APPREN LICE. 3ja24 Sealyham Terriers. WANTED a pure-bred Sealyham Terrier bitch, on short legs and a good specimen of the breed; not under 12 months. Particulars to Guardian Office, Vergam Street, Fishguard. 3jal7 Don't Read This. WANTED MEN AND BOYS of good character, for Royal Navy and Royal Marines. Good pay, and pension on leiving,- Apply, Recruiting Office, NorLh Park Street, Pembroke Dock. 1)"tN DA VIES, AUCTIONEER AND VALUER, Sales conducted and Valuations made on the best possible terms. OFFICES :— ORIEI TON TERRACE, PEMBROKE. |yl9— HAIR E STAIN CC KNOWN E'ERYWHERE. CD kfcains Hair a natural black or brown. Stands washing, has stood the test of years. By post secretly packed. 3s. 9d., 2s 2d, aud Is 3d.—F. Carty, Hair: Specialist, Ladies' & Gentlemens' Hail Dresser, Main Street, Wexford. my1726

FISHGUARD, WAKE UP! We commend to the local authorities at Fish- guard the excellent advice which Mr. Isaiah Reynolds offers, as to the steps which ought to be taken to ensure the transference of the Americ. n maiL to Fishguard. It seems beyond doubt that the Postmaster-General is contem- plating doing away with the Queenstown route. That is obsolete, and business men are every- where agreed that a quicker and more direct route must be found. There are two alter- native schemes, one is via Holyhead, and the other the newer part of Fishguard. By landing the mails at Holyhead the people there claim that they can have the mails in London, by the London and North-Western Railway, in five hours less than by the old route. Fish- guard can offer even bettor inducemeu s t:ian that. They have superior harbour accommoda- tion, and have a quicker route to London. Mails landed at Fishguard can be at Padding- ton inside five hours, and even thai, will be reduced by half-an-hour very shortly. Ti.e Eus- ton route cannot approach that by a long way. Xow which route will be chosen? The IIolyhead people are putting forth great efforts to secure the mails. What are the Fishguard people doing? So far they have not shown any active disposition to do anything. There is a passive acknowledgment that to make Fish- guard a mail port may be an excellent thing, but there is an absence of vigorous and con- certed measures to bring it about. The Holy- head people have appointed an influential cen- tral committee to personally interview the big cities and towns—Liverpool, Manchester, Leeds, etc.—and to take other active steps to secure the recognition of Holyhead as the Atlantic port. If Fishguard people do not wake up they will find that the more energetic people in the North have stolen a march upon them. We have, on more than one occasion, urged the necessity of similar efforts being made by the people of Fishguard. The Urban Council should draft a memorial to submit to the Post- master-General, and should get this sup- ported-as they will if they will set about it-by all the local governing bodies, chambers of commerce, and public bodies of South Wales Cardiff has already shown that it would throw its whole weight into the scales in favour of Fishguard. Swansea could hardly hold back properly approached. Then, as Mr. Reynolds points out, there are other steps which ought to be taken, such as the formation of a central committee, with men of weight, influence, and experience to take such further steps as would suggest themselves from time to time, should an energetic crusade be started. If Fishguard loses the Atlantic mails, with the accompany- ing prestige and trade to follow, the fault will lie at the doors of the local people. Their case is an unanswerable one, and therefore we repeat, Wake up, 14Uhguardt

-08£_ COUNTY NOTES. Col. Ivor Philipps, M.P., the chairman of the Main Roads Committee, and Mr. Palmer Mor- gan, a member of the same committee, have each prepared a scheme for future dealing with the main roads of the county. Probably which- ever is adopted it will be subject to important modifications, but as originally presented we think the chairman's scheme is the most practical and workable; but either U1 would be a great improvement the pre- sent haphazard method of subsidies, based upon no one knows what, and giving satis- faction to nobody. Of course, the only effective solution is to "main" all roads which are real arteries of traffic, and make their maintenance an Imperial matter. That, however, is not practicable at present; and as a sort of stop- gap, leading in the right direction, we should like to see the gallant chairman's plan (modi- fied where necessary) gL en a trial. Something needs to be done if we are to take away the reproach from Pembrokeshire levelled at it by Sir Charles Philipps of having the worst roads in England and Wales. Until an end i:; put to the system of sub siuising local authorities for tho maintenance of certain roads, and a better plan is adopted ol "maining," and maintaining them by the County Authority, we shall always have com plaints of unfair treatment from on. pubhc body or another. Pembroke complains that it hac: a grievance, and Dr. Stile, .speaking on behalf of Pembroke, pointed to the fact that the average subsidy paid in England Lr-d Walei for road maintenance was £ 226 per mile, while Pembroke only received L120. as proof of un- fairness. Probably the two miles in the county of Pembrokeshire over which there is the heaviest traffic are in the borough of Haver- fordwest, but the Kaverf jrd»vest C->rp ivauon only receives E175 per mile; while Narberth, to take another case, only receives about one- fourth of what is paid to Pembroke. Yet no impartial person, knowing these three districts, would contend for a moment that the disparity in the amount of heavy traffic is commen- surate with the inequalities of the subsidies. It only shows how absurd is the present system of subsidies. The Standing Joint Committee has cleared the way for the various benches of magistrates in the county to appoint probation officers, under the new Act which came into force on January 1st. The Act gives the justices dis- cretionary power to release on probation cer- tain offenders against the laws, where the trivial nature of the offence, extenuating cir- cumstances, or the previous character 01 the delinquent may point to a merely nominal punishment. He will be released on probation, and be under the supervision of a discreet person, vested with necessary powers, who will try and lead the erring one back into the paths of rectitude. Certain persons have already been named in various districts, as suitable for the office of probation officers, and the local Bench are now in a position to offer some remunera- tion to these persons for the important duties they will undertake. We publish several further con- ibutions this week to the "Rural Exodus" dis< ',ion. Two of these, at least, are of especial interest from the fact that they are the letters of bona fide working-men of the farming class. "A Bound Tenant's Son" gives us an inside view of the farm labourer's lot, under existing conditions, and he reveals a pitifully sordid story. The wonder is that there are any men left at all to work on the farms, fi the experience of the writer je a general one. His letter is a long one, and we have cut it into half. We have completed his story of the existing con- ditions, and next week we will give his views as to the remedy. Another correspondent, an agricultural labourer over 60 years of age, also makes a very interesting and valuable contri- bution to the subject. While we are receiving such splendid testimony to the usefulness oi the discussion we shall be in no hurry to ask Mr. Isaiah Reynolds to "sum up"; rather would we welcome, from all classes, some fur- ther expressions of opinion. We hope the gentlemen who form the sub-committee to which is entrusted the duty of framing a scheme for putting the new Act into operation in this county, are following the discussion closely. They can have no better means of getting at the minds, or of "picking the brains" of the agricultural community in the county of Pembroke than our correspondents are af- fording them. In another column will be found some use- ful information for emigrants, which contain* among other things a warning as to the state of South Africa. It is lamentable, but still a fact, that ever since the Boer War things have been steadily declining. In that vast expanse to the north of Cape Town there are no work- houses, and an ever-increasing army of un- employed.. It is pitiful to see a country con- taining more mineral wealth, perhaps, than any country in the world, being drained to the dregs by German and English financiers, be- sides being infested by the scum of Asiatic- nations, not only in the Johannesburg gold mines alone, but in all the colonies of South Africa. These parasites are ousting white labour pretty much as the Jews are monopolis- ing the East End of London. Those who have lived "South" recently have heard English Colonials sigh for the "happy days of Kruger," as they term them. These Colonials, too, con- fidently predict that within the next decade South Africa will "run the show" for itself, and will break away from British rule. But we are digressing. To come back to South African labour, it must be said that S.A. Colonials look upon Britishers with dis favour for overcrowding their labour markets By way of demonstrating their disapproval the Cape and Transvaal Governments are literally exiling men who apply to them for work in their relief labour yards. They are deported as undesirables to London, there to swell the ranks of the "submerged tenth." In the land to the South of the Equator the Salvation Army have well-organised homes, the funds of which are augmented by contributions from other charitable bodies. Natal has no income-tax to check the swollen fortunes of its millionaires, but it has a poll-tax of ZI per year, which is levied upon rich and poor, black and white alike. In Pietermaritzburg, Natal, nearly every other house is empty, and families are leaving there in hundreds to go up-country to the Orange River Colony and the Transvaal, only to find matters as bad as in the place they have left. Hundreds of South African families also have migrated to Canada, thus going from a blazing sun to an atmosphere of Arctic severity. About a dozen of the Acts of Parliament passed last Sessions have come into operation with the New Year, two important exceptions being the Companies Act (which does not come into force until July) and the Criminal Appeal Act (which takes effect from April ISth next). No prisoner convicted before that date will have a right of appeal, but subsequently any- one convicted by a jury at Quarter Sessions, the Central Criminal Court, or the Assizes, will have this option, subject to certain rules of procedure, which arc intended as a safeguard against frivolous appeals. It remains to be seen to what extent advantage will be taken of the Act. In one sense it effects something like a revolution in criminal trials, in that it subjects the decision of the Court to revision, but in practice it will probably be found that material revisions will be few and far between. Eggs, of course, are always dear at this season of the year, but they are reported to be just now even scarcer than usual. This circum- stance has evoked from one writer a statistical statement on the subject of eggs, wherein he tells us that we import every year nearly 2,255,000,000 eggs, of a total value approaching £ 8,000,000 sterling. Many people, if they were asked whence we obtain the, largest number of imported eggs, would probably reply, "France"; but France is only fifth on the list, the order being:—Russia, Denmark, Germany, Belgium, France, Canada. It has often been remarked that it is a great pity we do not supply our own needs in ihis respect, but so far very few poultry farms have solved the problem of competing with foreigners, whose eggs are carried in large quantities by the rail- way companies at exceedingly favourable rates. The demand for cheapness is likewise a factor in the case, as it is in so many other direc- tions. Many a housewife will refuse to look at British newly-laid eggs at eight for a shil- ling, but she will readily purohase sixteen for- eigners for that amount, and will not be de- terred from doing the same again if she finds that four of them are bad and six others on the borderland,

ON THE SQUARE. Amongst our many Christmas indiscretions may be mentioned the pampering paupers and the inmates of workhouses at this time of the year. Would it not be much wiser to distribute over the year the exce:ive kindness which is so lavished ii", tile course of a few days? We wonder, too, what the extent of the waste will be in consequence of the general and generous response elicited by the fixing of a "pound d-ty" on behalf ot the Haveriordwest Infirmary. All our readers may not be aware that in Haverfordwest there are 14 charities whose funds are annually distributed amongst the poor, in addition to the parochial charities, whose funds are also meant for distribution amongst the destitute, irrespective of any de- nominational considerations. It is the duty of the Charity Commissioners to see that such bequests are disposed in accordance with the wishes oi the donors. With respect to .some of these charities, it will be found, on inspection, that the lists of trustees should be revised, and that the requisite number should be made good. During the past two years nearly £ 11,000,000 has been left fo rcharitable and religious in- stitutions. The annual average for the twenty years prior to 1906 did not exceed £ 2,500,0000, but in 1907 the amount exceeded £ 5.500,000. v v it A curious light is thrown on the intelligence of many of those who take part in Limerick competitions by the newly published report of the Post Office. A large percentage of en- velopes containing 6d. postal orders find their way into the returned letter de- partment. Recently the number has aver- aged quite 200 a day, which is out of all proportion to the total posted. This mean that 200 competitors per day have either failed to put a stamp on the envelope or have wrongly addressed their effusions. 14 Ô .4 Before becoming a Bishop a clergyman must "do the thing in style" in the matter of fees and other out-of-pocket, expenses. These range from anything between k400 and £600. First comes a trifling £ 7 13s. 6d. for the Secretary of State's warrant and staiaip. Next £ 9 18s. 6d. for the Attorney-General. The Royal recom- mendation to the dean and chapter costs £ 9 3s. 6d., and the Petty Bag Office must be "gratified" to the extent of £46 19s. 6d. Later on this insatiable department demands a fur- ther £ 48 2s. 6d. A fiat from Lambeth Palace costs E21. The Vicar-General's Office swoops down with a demand for £ 31; a claim for k20 proceeds from Doctor's Common Library, and £ 10 is the price of the installation mandate. v "i" ? The first prize awarded to the King at the Agricultural Hall Cattle Show for his exhibit of Highland cattle is the latest demonstration of His Majesty's success as a farmer, of which he is so deservedly proud. When the King be- gan breeding, nearly 40 years ago, the Sand- ringham farm lands were almost in an hope- less condition, barren, and barely capable of cultivation. To-day, according to Mr. Ricler Haggard, "it is a wonderful farm, for nowhere is so much high-bred stock to be seen on the same area." v 'i' » Sleaford has been the scene of a remarkable funeral. Mr. Joseph Gibson, who died at the age of 85, was born in humble circumstances, but became a coal merchant on the largest scale, having paid railways £ 500,000 for carriage. He predicted correctly the day a:'d hour of his death, and his dying injunction was "No fuss; no flowers." At the funeral the body was con- veyed to the cemetery on one of his coal lor- ries, drawn by his own horses, and the coffin was lowered into the grave by his own men. -2- ,The "motor-car tongue" is the new name given to the scandal-monger's unruly and poisonous weapon. It has been so described as it is always "running other people down." The motor-trade, it is said, is not very flourish- ing at present, but the "motor-tongue" keeps a-waggtng with untiring energy. 143 anto- mobility is astonishing. It is a pity that its bullets are not dum(b)-dum(b). T It lw The Haverfordwest Choral Society's prac- tices have been rather sparsely attended of late owing, no doubt, largely to the busy Christ mas season, and the keen severity of the wea- ther. It is to be hoped that the members will now rally in good numbers, and thus support the patient and long-suffering conductor. The work in hand merits the best rendering of which the town is capable. Is it not a de- plorable fact that the petty jealousies usually rife in small towns make it impossible for them to give a truly representative musical display. There are several very good 'voices' in the town whose help Mr. Adams has every right to claim, but who, for some unaccount- able reason, hold aloof and deny the support which would go far to ensure a brilliant suc- cess at the forthcoming performance of "Judas Maccabeus." The conductor, so we hear, is often heard singing to himself somewhat des- pondently, the well-known soI«i, "Lend me your aid." Come 1 Come! Honey Harfat. aid." Come 1 Come! Honey Harfat. v 1t IV An eccentric peer, a character in his way, discovered a thief in his own house. Aided by the butler, he secured the man, and then rang the bell. On a servant answering the sum- mons his lordship requested him to "go into the kitchen and bring up a policeman or two." The servant returned with the report that there were no policemen on the premises. f f T "What!" exclaimed his master, "do you mean to tell me that with a cook ,a kitchenmaid, two scullerymaids, and three housemaids in my employ there is no constable in my kitchen? The days of miracles are still with us! Our II prisoner shall reap the benefit; let the man go free!" i ? ? At a meeting of the Pembrokeshire Standing Joint Committee held at the Shire Hall on Tuesday it wais reported by the Chief Constable that 3,459 persons were supplied in 1907 with casual ward tickets, being a decrease of 2,028 from the year 1906. Notwithstanding the de- crease the report reveals the enormity of the burden placed upon the ratepayer by the con- stant influx of the incorrigible tramping fra- ternity into our indulgent county. 1t "i" We are informed that on Sunday afternoon last there were between 200 and 3CO persons at Cottcs- moor pond, some skating and others as interest- ed spectators, amongst whom were several children who ought to have been at their Sun- day Schools. That such a thing should be possible argues a deplorable lack of parental discipline, and indicates the presence in our midst of such heathenism as we would fondly believe only existed in benighted countries far away. Such an exhibition of irreverence for the Sabbath on the part of so large a proportion of the town's inhabitants is certainly a blot upon its fame. The gliding steel 'neath reck- less feet inscribed upon the frozen pond the story of their contempt for the day whose sanctity has so jealously been guarded by all who have realised its importance as an essen- tial element in our national prosperity. Truly. our Churches have yet "much land to be pos- sessed." » '4t In a pretty little village within 20 miles of the ancient city of St. David's, a very myster- ious incident occurred, which has caused great wonderment in the minds of many. One of the residents, after partaking of his mid-day meal, and bidding adieu to his dear wife and family, started on a journey in his pony trap to visit his friends on a farm some 10 or 12 miles distant. He called on three of his dear- est friends in the adjoining village to acquaint them with the fact that he was going away, and that they could not expect him back until after "stoptap." Thus, in his usual happy mood, he started off on his journey. He was not very well acquainted with the road, and therefore had to make use of his pocket atlas. On and on he travelled until dusk prevented him making further use of his guide. Dusk changed to darkness, and still onward he tra- velled, expecting every minute to reach his destined haven. Cheerily he urged his horse onward, though his hands were benumbed with the cold and his clothes drenched with rain; nothing daunted, onward he sped up hill, and down vale, until at last at the bottom of a steen hill, he saw the lights of a village. Grea: was his consternation, as well as un- bounded joy upon learning that it was the dear old home village that he had left a little short of 12 hours previously. How he came to this place is a my.stery as yet unsolved, by the traveller or any of the villagers. He had been taught in school that the glob eon which he lived is round, and the only explanation that he can give is that he must have encompassed the globe. AP LINO.