The Pembroke County Guardian and Cardigan Reporter

GOODWICK! Jurymen. On the petty jury at Haverford- west, on the trial of Purcell, were Capt. Bewan and Mr. James, Rose and Crown. Pen Cw Road.—This steep is closed during the time the drain pipes are being laid. Said a wa.g the other evening, "Which way will funerals come now?" Weddings.—Within the next week or two several local couples are to be united in the holy bonds of matrimony. Distinguished Passengers.—By the turbine steamer "St. George," on Monday afternoon last, were the Duke of Westminster, Lord Dun- cannon, and General Pole-Carew. True it is that the shortest and most popular route is the aristocratic one; but the vessels are Lusitaniag and Mauretanias in all respects but size. y

SOLVA LOCAL MANAGERS. An ordinary meeting of the local managers of the Group 15, Council Schools, was held at Solva on Monday. Present: Alderman Watts Williams, J.P. (chairman), Messrs. W. R. Lewis (vice-chairman), Isaac Evans, W. B. Evans, John Owen, J. Thomas, J. W. Davies, and H. Roberts; also Mr. H. E. H. James (director of education), Mr. J. Morris (attendance officer), Mr. W. D. Evans (head-master), and the clerk. A letter was read from the local Education Authority saying that Miss M. A. John, supple- mentary teacher at the St. Davids Infant School, had been placed on the scale for salary purposes. Mr. Morris, attendance officer, read the following report:—St. Davids Mixed, aver- age attendance 80.4, percentage 81.5; St. Davids Infants', average attendance 24.4, percentage 58.1; Carnhedryn, average attendance 53.3. per- centage 88.8; Solva, average attendance 110.5, percentage 87.7. Average percentage in above schools, 82.2. The attendance at Quickweil School had slightly improved. Several small bills were passed for payment. The director of education attended the mana- gers' meeting to consult them concerning an appointment recently made to the St. Davids Mixed School. The Director fully explained ho v the appointment was made without first con- sulting them. The managers on their part held that they ought to be consulted before an ap- pointment was made. It was resolved that the managers thank the director for his visit and explanation, and that they also hope that in future no appointments to any of the schools in the group will be made, before the opinions of the local managers had been obtained. Mr. W. D. Evans made an application for a new stove in the class-room. It was left to Messrs. W. B. Evans and R. Jenkins to select one suitable and order it. Mr. W. D. Evans drew attention to the pathway at the south end of the schoolroom, and it was left to Mr. R. Jenkins and Mr. W. R. Lewis to see to this small repair. The managers wish to say that the report of laat meeting held at St. Davids, touching the discipline in that school, referred in no way to the infant department, where the dis- cipline is second to none. The next meeting will be held at St. Davids on Monday, Feb. 3rd.

SOLVA We welcome to our midst Dr. Ross (assistant to Dr. W. Wilfred Williams, St .Davids), who arrived this week, taking up his abode at "Ye Steppes." where his predecessors resided. We hope that the Doctor and his wife will be happy among us. Musical Success.—We are very pleased to announce the success of Miss Nan Davies, daughter of the Rev. and Mrs. Davies, Baptist Manse, in passing the Theory of Music exa- mination (Preparatory Division) held at Haver- fordwest centre on December 14th last. Miss Davies secured S8 marks out of a possible 100— 60 marks being the minimum number for a pass. We congratulate the young lady in getting through so splendidly, and wish her further success. She is a pupil of Mr. Ander- son, St. Davids. Funeral.-On Monday last the mortal remains of Mrs. Martha Reynolds, wife of Mr. James Richards, Mount Pleasant, were interred at Middle Mill burial ground, when a very large number attended. The service at the house and graveside was conducted by the Revs. Thos. Davies (pastor) and Mafonwy Davies. Blinds were drawn as the funeral cortege passed through the village, to show respect to the deceased, who had resided at Solva for a considerable number of years. She was a most faithful member at the Baptist Church when her health allowed, and took great interest therein. The chief mourners were: Mr. James Reynolds (husband), Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rey- nolds, Vachelich (son and daughter-in-law), Mr. and Mrs. Seth Reynolds, Treorkey (son and daughter-in-law), Mr. Alfred Reynolds and Mr. Eben. Reynolds, Treorkey (sons), Mr. Tom Reynolds, Treherbert (son), Mr. and Mrs. John Mathias, Milford Haven (daughter and son-in- law). Miss Sarah Reynolds (daughter). The last named has been ah invalid for many years, but was able to follow the remains of her mother to the cemetery. The coffin was of pitch pine with brass fittings, with the following inscription: "Martha Reynolds; died Jan. 9, 1908, aged 72 years." Mr. H. W. Evans was the undertaker. We extend our sincere sympathy to the sorrowing relatives in their bereavement.

ST. DAVIDS. On Saturday last, Jan. 11th, Mrs. Margaret Rees, wife of Mr. John Rees, Oakley House, St. Davids, formerly of Rhosson Farm, was buried at the cemetery. Deceased was aged 75. Rev. Mr. Williams (M.C.) officiated at the house, and the cortege proceeded to the Tabernacle Chapel, where Rev. Williams held a short ser- vice. On Monday last the unusual happened here. Two brothers were buried at the same time, viz., Mr. John Phillips, of Priskilly Terrace, and Capt. James Phillips, Caerdegan Terrace, St. Davids. Mr. John Phillips was a native of St. Davids, but had spent most of his life as a dock, gateman at Liverpool. He retired on pension two or three years ago, and was 76 years of age at the time of his death. He was a widower with no family, and made his home with Miss Morgan, his niece. His general health was good until about three weeks ago. He was a faithful member of the Wesleyan denomination. Capt. James Phillips, who was interred with his brother, was aged 72, and passed away after four days' illness. His wife died about two or three months ago, leaving him, one son (a captain), and several daughters to mourn the loss. Capt. Phillips had left the sea for several years and had taken up the business of insurance agent. He was a steady, good-natured man, and was loved by all. He was a faithful attendant at the Tabernacfci rlie Vicar officiated at house of Mr. John Phillips, and Rev. Williams at Caerdegan Terrace. After- wards the coffins were taken to the Tabernacle, where the Free Church ministers officiated.

NOTES AND COMMENTS. "Better allow ninety-and-nine to go- unpun- ished than convict the wrong," is an old but trite saying. The case against Edward Purcell and John Balfe, the two Irishmen of Duffryn, for an attack on Mr. W. J. Vaughan, has ended-some say unsatisfactorily for the ends of justice and the maintenance of law and order. That a blunder was committed in the preliminary hearing everyone admits. In the light of revelations more or less accurate, the guilty one was allowed his freedom at too early a stage. But while many may regret that the trend of circumstances allowed Balfe to regain his freedom, the witnesses, at any rate, must feel relieved that Purcell was also ao- quitted by the jury. f ? ? The Judge, however, seemed to sum up en- tirely against Purcell. That the brutal attack was committed by one of the four Mr. Justice Lawrence seemed to have no doubt; but he, as an impartial judge, laid it down that al- though it was a serious offence deserving of severe mearures. they must not punish the innocent. With this pronouncement all fair- minded Britishers will agree. IP 4 It was evident from the outset cf his remarks that whoever was found guilty according to law, he would receive a severe sentence. Those who followed the case closely from the start must feel that, all things considered, after the dismissal of Baife by the justices, Purcell could not, in fairness, be punished. Y 'I' 1 However, the warning will, it is hoped, have a salutary effect upon those irresponsible Tuf- fians who strike down inoffensive pedestrians in the darkness of night without cause or provocation.

FISHGUARD- Bishop Barlow.—On his return about Easter- tide Bisiioj Barlow will preach in St. Mary's Church, Fishguard. Runaway.—Whilst being driven in a convey- ance on Monday, a young horse belonging to Mr. D. G. iivans, Lower Fishguard, was startled and, dashing off. nearly upset the trap. Narrow Escape.—Lasc Monday, whilst loading bricks from the- "Woodcock" (Capt. Darby). Mr. Ben. Thomas, of Eskry;i Farm, fell from the quay at Lower Town into the water. Luckily he did not strike either the stone wall or the vessel in his fall. He was immediately rescued, none the worse for the immersion except a thorough soaking. Urban Council.—On Monday next the Urban Council will, at an extraordinary meeting, in- spect the platUJ of the proposed harbour con- struction by t!ie G. W.K. Company in Lower Fishguard, with a view to opposing the Bill if thought necessary. Perhaps, too, they will try and give the Mail Port scheme a "send off," and help us to get the telephone installed. Illness.—Mr. W. R. Eynon, the well-known and highly esteemed head of the firm of Messrs. 1L Eynoll and Son, is, we regret to state, in rather a weak state of health. He was taken suddenly ill last week, cardiac weakness being the cause. He is progressing as favour- ably as can be expected. We sincerely trust he will soon be convalescent. Demise.-We regret to announce the death which took place on Sunday night last of Mr. George Davies, father of Mr. J. R. Davies, Hope and Anchor, Goodwick, at the ripe age of 85. Deceased was one of the oldest inhabitants of Fishguard, and his demise robs the community of a very widely esteemed venerable of the old school. He for many years followed the occu- pation of stone mason and builder, but in re- cent times he farmed land and kept a dairy. Musical Success.—At the examination held at Carmarthen recently, under the London College of Music, by Mr. J. Maude Crament, Mus. Bac. íÜxcn.), Miss Helena Frances Blank, the twelve-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Blank, Kensington Street, headed the long list of successful candidates from the three coun- ties. Mrs. Blank was prepared for the exami- nation by Miss E. A. Howells, Elim Lodge, and both deserve hearty congratulations on their success. Funeral.—Despite the continuous rain on Wednesday, a large concourse attended the last sad rites at the burial of the Mr. George Davies, wnu passed away on Sunday at the ripe age of 78 years. Tabernacle burial ground was the place of interment, the Rev. W. Morlais Davies orriciating. There were several closed carriages, and glass-panelled hearse, supplied by Mr. D. Richards, Royal Oak. Mr. Francis Davies, P;r House, carried out the arrange- ments most efficiently. The Mail Route.—At the Newport Town Coun- cil on Tuesday, the Mayor proposed a resolu- tion in favour of asking the Government to make Fishguard a port of landing for the mails. There was, he said, no need to do other than exhibit the cartoon in a recent issue of the "Western Mail" showing "Fast" (Queens- town), "Faster" (Holyhead), and "Fastest" (Fishguard). His worship held up the issue of the "Mail" showing the cartoon. There was some little opposition on the part of Dr. M'Ginn and Mr. A. Wilkinson, but the proposal was carried by a large majority. Smoking Concert.—On Saturday evening last, the vicar, the Rev. W. Evans, M.A., again opened the "social" concert with encouraging remarks. There was a capital muster to join in the Welsh anthem. Then Miss Tavner gave with good taste a very taking song, much ap- preciated. Several of those who delight the young men on each occasion were Messrs. Bob Smith, J. Rogers, Gad Edwards, W. Thomas, M. Clémson, and S. J. Pitt. Messrs. B. Lambert and Hancock were associated in piano and violin number, capitaaly essayed. Messrs. S. J. Pitt and B. Lambert accompanied the vocalists on the pianoforte, and Mr. Horner again acted as tactful usher. The heartiest thanks of the company were conveyed to the ladies for their voluntary help in dispersing the coffee and refreshments. These were Mrs. Evans (Vicarage), Mrs. Tavner, and the Misses Tavner, and Mrs. Lewis, Schoolhouse. The "socials" are becoming a popular and perma- nent institution. Lecture.—There was a fairly numerous atten- dance at the lecture at the Tabernacle Church on Tuesday evening last, by the Rev. Peter Price, B.A.. Dowlais, who took for his subject, "Ieuan Gwynedd," a theme which drew un- divided attention. The esteemed pastor, Rev. W. Morlais Davies, in introducing the chair- man (Mr. E. D. Jones, J.P.) thought all would deem it an honour to have an old Fishguard "boy," who had won his way in the world, as chairman of that meeting. Mr. Jones, although holding one of the most important positions in the engineering world, was just as homely among them as ever. Further, he was gener- ously helpful to all denominations and insti- tutions of Fishguard and district. None sought his aid in vain, and they were proud of his presence that evening. (Cheers.) IIr. Jones thanked the pastor for his all too generous Le-mxksl it gave him the greatest pleasure po.ai.Jit' to be present that evening. They must excuse him not speaking in the ver- nacular, because on one occasion when address- ing an assembly in Welsh some one said that his mother tongue was a bit lame-(laughter)- and he 'therefore decided to speak English. Continuing, he said that one of the subjects nearest his heart was that of "Ieuan Gwy- nedd," who had done much during his life.— The Rev. Peter Prue then proceeded, in a telling manner, with the theme, tracing the history of the great man from his birth to his demise. At times he waxed into the "hwyl" with intensity, and that he was fully acquaint- ed with all the salient points was testified by the frequent audible expressions of approval from the audience.—At the close the Chairman expressed due appreciation, remarking that he could have sat two hours longer with increased enjoyment.—The Rev. Peter Price proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the chairman, the Rev. W. Morlais Davies seconding. This was carried by three ringing cheers. r

LLANDISSILIO- Complimentary EnLeftainment.-Oil Monday, the 13th inst., a very pleasant entertainment, preceded by a substantial tea, was held at the Parish Room, Llandissilio. At half-past seven a lengthy programme, comprising vocal and instrumental music, dialogues, etc., was com- I menced. Rev. O. J. Thomas, vicar, presided. Rev. J. S. Davies, curate, conducted, and Miss C. James (Ffynonbrodyr) acted as accompanist. In the course of the evening a presemat: m was made to the Rev. E. Alban Jones, lito. curate of Llandissilio, Clynderwen, and Egca- mont, and now of Morriston. The Vicar hav- ing explained the object of the gathering, Mrs. Lewis (Cilau-fach) was called upon to make the presentation, which consisted of a beautiful the presentation, which consisted of a beautiful "pocket Communion service" in case, :s a token of the respect and esteem in which he was held. Mr. Jones responded in a v-r y appreciative speech. The. Rev. J. Sylvan Davivs delivered a short address; after which Mr. John Reynolds (a descendant of an old Llan- dissilio family) appropriately sang, "Make n- w friends, but don't forget the old." Afnr a most enjoyable evening the procee li lgs v. • rt brought to a close by the singing of "G: d rf' e the King."

CLYNDERWEN Accident.—Benjamin Phillips, aged 16, .-on of Mr. Henry Phillips, Pennant, Clynderw n, and employed at W aungrove, near Wir/.l-iil, slipped on the frosty ground and broke his leg below the knee while leaving the Nazareth Chapel, Whitland, on Sunday night last. Dr. Williams was quickly in attendance and put the injured limb in order, and kept the patient in bed in his own home for the night until the parents were advised of the occurrence next day, when he was taken home. The latest account is that he is poogressing favourably. Singularly enough, two other members of this family have met with similar mishap.

REMARKABLE CHURCH PROGRESS IN ST. DAVID'S DIOCESE. The official figures r the Diocese of St. I David's for 1906-7, which are to appear in the official year-book for 1908, show an increase both in the number of communicants and members of Sunday schools as compared with the corresponding figures for the previous year. The increase in the number of communicants on the lists is from 63,791 to 64,151-an increase of 460; and in communicants at Easter from 44,311 to 45,478—an increase of 1,167; while the members of Sunday schols have increased from 52,040 to 55,171- an increase of 3,132. The pub- lished figures for the Welsh Nonconformist bodies for the same period, according to the British Weekly" this week, show a total de- crease in communicants of 10,976, being a de- crease of 5, 271 for the Baptists, of 2,594 for the Congregationalisfs, of 1, 415 for the Wes- j leyans, and of 1,396 for the Calvinistic Metho- dists.

FOOTBALL NOTES. There were no League or Cup Association matches in Pembroke Dock and district on Saturday, and the only game played was a "friendly" between the Wilts Regiment and the Royal Dockyard Apprentices. This was won somewhat easily by the Soldiers by 5—1. Owing to the frost there were no Rugby matches in the county, and the Goodwick v. Xeyland, Whitland v. Pembroke, and Tenby v. Llangwm matches were not played. Next Saturday Goodwick will pay a visit to Pem- broke, who will have a strong team out to receive them. The Pembroke Rugby Club âïè organising a place-kicking competition, which will take place on February 8th. A gold medal is being offered, and three umpires will be appointed who will judge the efforts of the various com- petitors. Last week we mentioned the possibility of the County Cup being again put up for a knock-out competition amongst the Rugby clubs of the county. The matter was discussed at a meeting of the West of Llanelly league last week. It appears that the last time the Cup was com- peted for it was won by Haverfordwest Harle- quins, but was not won outright. Rugby foot- ball, however, fell through in the county, and there was na more competition for the Cup. The Haverfordwest team disbanded, and the Cup is now in possession of a gentleman liv- ing at Swansea. This gentleman is willing to hand over the Cup for competition providing a team is formed in Haverfordwest to compte for it. We understand that the League Com- mittee are making further inquiries into the matter. Last year when Llanelly came to Pembroke Dock to play a team selected from the West of Llanelly League they were offered a guaran- tee of £ 10. Owing chiefly to the fact that the final for the South Wales Junior Cup, between the Wilts Regiment and Mardy was being played in Pembroke Dock the same day, the crowd at Bierspool was a very small one, and nothing like Z10 was taken at the gate. It has, therefore been decided that a team represent- ing the West of Llanelly League shall play a match with Llanelly at the Tinplate Town on February 5th. As strong a team as possible will be chosen. Goodwick were keenly disappointed that the frost stopped their League fixture with Ney- land on Saturday, but their ground at Pen Cw being so exposed it would not have been wise to do otherwise than postpone the match until more favourable conditions prevail. Neyland will bring plenty of supporters up with them when they do come, and we are sure it will prove a most interesting display of Rugby football. Goodwick journey to Pembroke on Saturday to play the return League fixture with that team, who were at Goodwick ground early in the season. On that occasion the Goodwick team were Victorious by nine points to nil, but rumour has it that Goodwick will have to fight hard for the supremacy this time, as the Pern's have improved since th.&A, and Good- wick are not able to send all their cracks to this engagement.

THINGS AS THEY APPEAR TO ME. The harvest of 1907 was very bountiful, but much of it rotted on the ground. The season was wet and our loss great. How to account for the fact? Many excuses are made, but no reason is given. Some say that the country is too wet, and unfit for corn; others say that the weather was exceptional this year, and that it was the will of the Lord to visit us with His displeasure; but others say that the Lord has nothing to do with the weather, that He has handed it over to the laws of Nature. But every thoughtful man that exercises his common-sense knows perfectly well that the reason is that the labourers for the harvest are too few—too few to set the corn in time to till the ground, manure it and care for it properly. Plenty of labourers would have put matters right, and one of the most bountiful harvests this world has ever witnessed in any part of its vast dominions would have been secured in Great Britain, a harvest of inestimable value, which would supply men and animals with plenty of healthy food. What surprises us beyond measure is the sad fact that in our country there are thousands unemployed, and not allowed to give a helping hand. It is said they are too lazy and will not help, but every- body knows that the holders of the land are not able to pay them, or else they are un- willing and too greedy to do so. What is still more awful, the landholders and landowners send their own children to London and our large cities to be engineers, drapers, grocers, milk-vendors, chemists, doc- tors, parsons, and soldiers, etc., which actually means this: they are sent into the world to become rich or perish. Most of them perish and drive others, weaker characters than themselves, into a terrible perdition. It is an awful perdition all round: the la- bourer perishes in his serfdom, the corn per- ishes on the ground, and the parents at home perish in trouble, anguish, and sorrow. To the trained ear of the sympathetic world there is a volume of wailing all over the land rising to heaven in solemn petitions, which will bring down the visitation of justice, and all the wise will do their part in warning and teaching the young and rising generation and pray for them. Let the readers of the "Guardian" consider for a moment the loss we in Pembrokeshire ha.ve sustained this year. Our wealth, the only wealth possibl has been allowed to perish, and few lay it to heart. If the corn in Pembrokeshire had been saved we could have easily supplied more than our share of the poor, the tramps, the wasters, and all the sycophants and parasites of the kingdom. We would have had no need to complain that the few hundred paupers of our Union make the rate heavy; but I am afraid we will not employ more men next year again; therefore the sooner the better for us to nationalise the land and co-operate, in love and harmony, to dis- cover the inexhaustible resources of our be- loved country, so that we can give liberally to those who are in need in any part of our large Colonies and the world at large. ALUN.

PEMBROKESHIRE HUNT BALL. The annual ball of the Pembrokeshire Hunt was held on Friday evening in the Assembly Rooms, Haverfordwest. Unfortunately, owing to a variety of causes, several of the county houses were not represented. Sir Charles -wd and Lady Philipps, who usually have a strong house party, were away; Sir Owen and Lady Scourfield were unable to bring their house party; and in other cases the families were absent through mourning. It was therefore, the smallast ball as regards attendance, we have had for some years. The hall, despite its ugly and common-place interior, is especial- ly well adapted for a dance, and the decora- tors' art had transferred the interior into a charming ball-room. Hullcys' famous Swansea band provided the music; and the supper was a credit to even the high reputation of the enisive of Mr. Gwyther. of the Mariner's Hotel. The stewards were: Mr. E. 1. Allen, Mr. R. P. L. Penn, Mr. E. M. Samson, and Mr. J. C. Yorke. The following were present:— Seolton: Capt. and Mrs. Higgon, Mr. and Mrs. Gibbins. Fern Hill: Mr. and Mrs. Fred Summers. The Garth: Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Alien. Mr. C. E. Allen. Scotchwcll: Mr. Marlay Samson, Miss Sam- son, Miss G. Samson. Miss M. Samson, Miss Wynne, Mr. W. G. Wynne, Capt. Saurin, and Mr. S. H. Owen. Camrose: Mr. and Mrs. R. P. L. Penn, Miss Penn, Miss A. Penn, Mr. L. Penn, Mr. J. Penn, Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Summers, Mr. Longcroft. Langton: Mr. and Mrs. Yorke. Mr. Hamilton Yorke. Miss Yorke, Dr. H. M. Thomas. Haverfordwest.-Dr. and Mrs. Wilson, Dr. and Mrs. P. A. Lloyd, Mr. Hugh Allen. Sealyham: Mr. and Mrs. V. J. Higgon. Hilton: Rear-admiral Stokes-Rees and Mrs. I Stokes-Rees. Steynton Vicarage: Miss Williams, Mr. G. C. Williams. Williams.

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NAVAL AND MILITARY NOTES. Capt. Wilkic, reserve of officers, iLas now been formally appointed brigade-major the Welsh Volunteer Infantry Brigade, which includes the 1st (Pembrokeshire) V.B. Welsh Regiment at Haverfordwest, and he replaces Capt. Her- bert Stepney, who had served on the brigade staff only since July, 1906. On Thursday, Capt. Barrett, Royal Scots Fu- siliers, completed his three years' service ht Havcrfordwe.st as adjutant of th 14t (Pem- brokeshire) V.B. Welsh Regiih«}i{l, and he was appointed to that position on the 6th January, 1905. The death has-, been reported, at the age of 84, of a vetrdh ex-officer of the Welsh Regi- ment, Lieut.-General G. Hyde Page, who joined the Army in 1841, and served in the New Zea- land War of 1845. He became major-general in 1882, and retired in 1885 with the honorary rank of lieutenant-general. Col. Gilpin, A.S.C., who has of late been in command of the Army Service Corps at Alder- shot, will next week take over the appointment of assistant-quartermaster-general of the Wes- tern command, which includes Pembrokeshire, and replaces Col. Davies, who has been ap- pointed to the general staff at Aldershot. Capt. Bartolome has been appointed to com- mand the first-class battleship Dreadnought. Capt. Clinton Baker, an officer well known locally, has been appointed to command the first-class cruiser King Alfred, and he will officiate as flag captain to Vice-Admiral Sir Hedworth Lambton, who has been appointed commander-in-chief on the China station. Capt. Clinton Baker is now in command of the first- class cruiser Berwick, and will be succeeded in the command of that vessel by Capt. W. Nicholson. Colonel Harford, late of the Wiltshire Regi- ment at Pembroke Dock, has been formally placed on retired pay owing to having reached the age of 57 years. The whole of the county associations now being formed in Wales will be in full working order next month, and it will be none too soon for these bodies to commence operations, for they will have to at once deal with many important details connected with the forma tion of the units of the Territorial forcd-' in their respective areas. The citizen army, as at present constituted, will cease to exist on the last day of March, and the following month the Territorial force is presumed to come into being. There will, as far as can be at present ascertained, not much difficulty in the forma- tion of the Pembrokeshire Territorial battalion if, as is expected, the majority of officers and men of the 1st (Pembrokeshire) V.B. Welsh Regiment elect to serve under the new con- ditions; while the Pembrokeshire Imperial Yeomanry, on transfer to the new force, will not be interfered with. This county ought to make a very good start from the first with the Territorial force; but in many parts of Wales, owing to the superabundance of infantry and Garrison Artillery, many Volunteers will have to entirely change their role on becoming sol- diers of the Territorial army; while in some cases practically new units will have to be formed. For a long time past it has been contended that the defence of centres like Pembroke Dock should be entrusted to the naval authori- ties, and they to a certain extent recognised that there was something in this contention when they took over from the 'army the sub- marine mining defence of harbours like Mil- ford Haven, which led to the disbanding of that very efficient corps, the Milford Haven Division, Submarine Miners' Militia, Royal Engineers, at Pembroke Dock. It has been urged that the entire defence of such places as Pembroke Dock should be placed under the Admiralty, but the latter body steadfastly declines to undertake this duty. They rightly contend that there is enough work to do afloat by officers and men under the Admiralty, and that it is the province of the naval service to deal only with ships and not with land de- fences. Under the circumstances there is not the least prospect of the Admiralty relieving the War Office of the work of defending sea coast strongholds, and it is generally admitted that this course is really the only one that the Admiralty can adopt. The fact that harbours are to be defended by submarine boats in lieu of submarine mines does not affect the ques- tion, because submarine defence is naturally work on the water, an element with which the Admiralty fully recognises it has to deal.

+ — Character tells even in dress. "Imperia" Suits have a character of their own-distinctive. David Davies, Outfitter, etc., 18, High Street, Haverfordwest.

THE STORY OF THE SEA. And its Sequel. ABANDONED SHIP TOWED INTO MILFORD. On Tuesday afternoon the steam trawler Fishergate (owner Mr. G. H. D. Birt) towed into Milford Haven, the barquentine Fanny Breslauer, which had been abandoned at sea under circumstances narrated under the head- ing of "A pitiful story of the Sea." The ves- sel, with a crew of seven Jerseyinen, was bound from Brazil to Halifax. Coming in sight of port she was unable to make it owing to the weather, and after beating about for 20 days, put about and tried to get home In this, however, she was thwarted, and for 105 days the ship was buffeted about. The captain, bo's'un, and an A. B. died from injuries and exposure, and the cook was confined to his bunk very ill. Only the mate, an A. B., and a youth were left to work the ship, and these were utterly exhausted when on Sunday, Janu- ary 5th, the trawler Fishergate (skipper, Albert Reeves) hove in sight, and took off the sur- vivors. These were utterly worn out and ex- hausted, and as the weather was bad, the seas running high, and the rescued mate represen- ted his vessel beyond recovery, she was aban- doned. The men were brought to Milford, and after two days' rest three of them were sent home by Mr. Kelway, the local agent of the Shipwrecked Mariners' Society. The other man, Joe Lawrence, the cook, was too exhaus- ted to move, and on Tuesday last he died. Such is the story, and on Tuesday we had the sequel, for the Fishergate brought into dock the abandoned vessel. The rest of the story we will tell in Skipper Reeves' own words. "We were," he told a "County Guardian" representative, "250 miles West half South of St. Anne's Head at 9 a.m. on Sunday, when we sighted the Fanny Beslauer, exactly one week, to the hour, from sighting her when we took off her crew. She had drifted about twelve miles only in the eight days. Having been abandoned so long I expected to find her in a bad condition, and I sent the mate (Teddy Hctherington) and two men in a boat to her. I told him if it was safe to board her, and slip the boat, and I would pick them up. The mats was not many minutes in getting aboard, but I had some difficulty in getting the easel in tow. She lost part of her jib-boon, and we lost our boat, and have had to ship another, but we succeeded. We found the Fanny Bres- lauer had made no more water than she had 4 before, and was quite sound below. Her stanchions and bulwarks in the port quarter had been smashed, and to a certain extent on the starboard also, but in every other respect she was quite sound." Asked why he did not see that she was too sound to leave on the previous Sunday, the skioper said: "I took the mate's own version of the condition of the vessel. He said they had been pumping her about 35 minutes each watch, which was hard work for a short-handed and exhausted crew. And the men were ut- terly prostrate and exhausted. That is shown by the fact that the best of them had to rest two days before they could go on a railway journey, while another has died. Moreover, the weather was very bad, the sea high, and it was dark by the time I got them aboard. I was afraid for the safety of my own crew, and naturally their safety came before that of the ship. When I sighted the latter a week latter I was simply astounded." It will be remembered that when the men were rescued they alleged that provisions had run short. This, however, does not tally with what was found on board when the vessel was towed into dock. She had two bags of biscuits, 14 or 15 pieces of beef, and some tins of muv ton. Skipper Reeves was asked if he could account for this, and he said the men's nerves had gone completely for the time being. They were exhausted by the long exposure, and demoral ised by the death of the skipper and their mess mates that they were hardly responsible. The salvage of the Fanny Breslaner will be a good haul for the owner of the Fishergate. She is an old boat built at Stonehouse in 1371, of 260 tons, and is owned by Messrs. C. Robin Cbllas and Co., Ljgpited, Halifax.

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The Lengthening Day. Sir,—A local couplet runs: "A cock's stride, New Year's-tide; An hour wide, Twelfetide." Cosheston. W. G. S.

Col. Philipps at Pembroke Dock. Sir,—Colonel Philipps has once more been giving Free Trade away at Pembroke Dock. After quoting Mr. Wyndham to the effect that £400,000,000 worth of manufactured goods were imported (on which a 10 per cent. duty would realise E40,000,000 a year), he proceeded to say: "Were Tariff Reformers going to tax the goods and use the money for social reform, or keep the goods out, and give the workers more work? (If they did this they could not raise the money.) They could not have both. They could not tax things to keep them out and collect tax on them as they came in. It was such absolute nonsense." But Colonel, honey, the nonsense is all your own making. Who ever heard of Tariff Re- formers expecting both? They expect one or the other, or parts of both. If an Import Tax is put on, the goods (in whole or part) will come in or be kept out: 1. If they come in as at present, we shall raise a new tax of L40,000,000 a year (enough to pay for the Navy). The taxpayer does not think that "nonsense." 2. If we keep out the goods altogether we shall produceZ400,000,000 worth of goods in this country more than at present. This will mean L10,000,000 more a year spent in wages, or iP,2 a week for 100,000 men now unemployed. Working men at Pembroke Dock will hardly call this "nonsense," whatever the Colonel may say. 3. If we keep out only half of these foreign goods we shall raise a new tax of C20,000,000 a year, and employ, at £2 a week, 50,OQO of our present unemployed. The Colonel ..imself will hardly call this nonsense. We stand to gain in either case, says the Tariff Reformer; but fair play to him, he does not say that you can at the same time keep goods out and place duty on them. The Tariff Reformer has a very strong case, and the Colonel's "nonsense" is no answer to it. Indeed, one or two more speeches like this of the Colonel's would force me into the ranks of the Tariff Reformers, and I should no longer be able to sign myself A FREE TRAJJEK. P.S.—"The more we think and the less we talk, The better results we shall get."

Re. Vaccination Act, 1898. Dear Sir,-Will you kindly insert this in your next issue, as there may be many poor people who may have a very strong conscientious ob- jection to have their children vaccinated, but may not know tnat a provision is made in the Act to meet their objection. The Vaccina- tion Act, 1893 (61 and 62 Vic., ch. 49, Section 2 sub-section (1) reads thus:— "No parent or other person shall be liable to any penalty under Section £ 9 or Section 31 of the Vaccination Act of 1867, if within four months from the birth of the child he satisfies two justices, or a stipendiary or metropolitan police magistrate, in petty sessions, that he conscientiously believes that vaccination would be prejudicial to the health of the child, and within seven days thereafter delivers to the vaccination officer for the district a certificate by such justices or magistrates of such con- scientious objection." This is the law so far as it affects objectors to the Vaccination Act. But the full force is thwarted by the ridiculous condition that an objector is to satisfy a justice or magistrate of I his "conscientious belief," etc. How is i:1 i; arrived at? Perhaps the good folk in Haver- fordwest and the country around will not find this point so difficult to solve as in places I where the letter of the law is strongest.—Yours faithfully, JOHN JAMES. 18, Loughborough Road, Brixton, S.W.

The I.L.P. and Tariff Reform. Sir,—Referring to your report of a lecture in Pembroke Dock by Mr. Ben Dent on Tariff Reform, there is one omission to which I would draw your readers' attention. Before any votes of thanks were passed, one of our members denied that Tariff Reform would pre- vent unemployment, and challenged the lec- turer, or any other party representative pre- sent, to a public debate on the question, to be opposed by Socialism. This was declined, just as a similar challenge inserted in your adver- tisement columns a few months since evoked no response. I may add that a similar challenge, with similar results, was made at the Liberal Free Trade meeting held here on Thursday, but, of course, at time of writing I cannot say whether your reporter noted the fact.—Yours faithfully, THE SECRETARY, PEMBROKE DOCK I.L.P.

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3=1 T FAILURE OF 'BUS STRIKE. Th.' strike cf London Road Car motor-busmen to aii c,(, n A considerable nuiabor oi men seceded, and, recognising the inij:-i.n»j:bility of continuing the tstriko. Mr. J. l!).').<L-n Davin, secretary of the nien'is union, a: lh_• other oSfieiak, called a. to) th,3 c-PYet. that no many had gone back to work, the ( there should try the terms of the journey eyiitv'in "fcr the present." The men agreed to affiliate with the Labour party (30 ae to get quo.<tioiM raised in the Ho two of Coimuoi;.? regarding the conditions of beismeii'is work, and to bring influence to bear on the Board 01 Trade.

MINERS' EIGHT HOURS. Enoch JMw-u-ds, M.P.. president of the e'.ioraii: n or Greet. LSriuun, addressing a, u reeky a nie r'.eg of colliery engineraen. said iher -rere a-t-r- .-v-hlng one of the meet eerieop< clia in the ry of the c-cal trade, lie believed rhai an e;„on>i-.iw expansion in the trade would full w an eight-hour cL'y, and it ry!;ght I), for 100,000 mere moa. These would be taken from indoi-lrkti fiir*ady ovt-rurowdvd. It wao mockery to be employed too long I'.oui'B when there were so many who could! not find work to do. There woe Id be no panic, a-? had been predicted by a number of people. The Miners' Federation ba-d a" sc-rong an inte- the 6f tile coal trade as anyone with capital in it.

GAS EXPLOSION. At L:«sterxii!!«, Bradford, while Mrs. Hudson and 1; r con were ^seined at the dinner table on Monday, a terrific explosion occurred. Mrs. Hudooti was rendered unconscious, and when "he recovered is he wae, lying in the cellar, whilst her lit He acn vn:" buried beneath the d'-brw. Both are badly bruised and burned. 1 ne front of the hoii'so war, blown out, and two adjoining houses partially wrecked. Til- canee of the expire,ion was a fracture of the grespipe connecting the house with the street main.

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