The Pembroke County Guardian and Cardigan Reporter

LETTER TO THE EDITOR. THE TEACHING PROFESSION CON- TRASTED WITH OTHER PROFESSIONS. To the Editor of the GUARDIAN. Sir,-At the present time the demand for teachers in elementary schools in Pembroke- shire is greater than the supply. Take Fish- guard Boys' School for instance, the Managers received only four applications the other day for the post of headmaster! To remedy this the Education Committees are spending huge sums of money on the education of hundreds of pupil teachers at centres, but they have no guarantee that these will remain in the pro- fession. The committees also pay the travel- ling expenses to and from the nearest pupil teachers' centre in addition to part of the cost of books. These pupil teachers are in receipt of salaries varying from about R10 to about iC30 a year. Before the present Education Act, pupil teachers helped in school for not more than twenty hours per week. Now, in many cases they do no teaching whatever, and in very few can they be regarded as useful mem- bers of the staff on account of the time spent at pupil teachers' centres and in travelling to and from them. After three or four years of this some will enter a Training College while others will attend local certificate classes—all at the public expense. Then the average salary of headmasters in elementary schools in Pembrokeshire is about 9100 per annum. No wonder, then, that there is a dearth of teachers The means of entrance into the teaching profession should be similar to those into the other professions, and then, if the salaries were equal to those of the other professions, men would find their own ways and means of qualifying. Thanking you for inserting this letter. I am, sir, yours truly, D. E. BONVONNI.

wANTED well-educated YOUTH as ap- ™ prentice to the Grocery Trade.—Apply D. J. Evans, Grocer, Goodwick. 3nol6. \A# ANTED, good Cook-Dairymaid.—-Apply v Mrs Williams, Cefnydre, Fishguard, jy 6 t..) f

j Mathry Petty Sessions. I These sessions were held at Mathry on Fri- day last, bef'tre the following magistrates Messrs CI. > ■ ild Mathias (in the chair), Gilbert D. Harrh". H. Harries, W. George James, and the Clerk ilr R. T. P. Williams). V DRUNKS. The first case heard was that of Tilson Morse, St. David's, charged with being drunk and disorderly.-P.C. Jex 'ikins, St. David's, said that he saw defendant diunk and disorderly in the field where the roundabouts were in St. David's—Fined 5s and 6s 6d costs, or, in de- fault, 7 days. Thomas Close, Goodwick, was charged with being drunk.—P.C. Jones, Goodwick, said he found defendant helplessly drunk in Goodwick at 8.45 p.m. on October 4th.-Fined 2s 6d and 6s 6d costs, or, in default, 7 days. Wm. Hamilton, Fishguard, was charged with being drunk.-P.O. Jones, Goodwick, said he found defendant helplessly drunk, lying on the Beach-road at Goodwick about 9 p.m. on Sep- tember 23rd.—Fined 2s 6d and 6s 6d costs, or, in default, 7 days. WITHOUT A LIGHT. Arthur Rowlands, Fishguard, was charged with driving a vehicle without a light.-P.C. Phillips, Mathry, said tfiat at about 8.45 p.m. he saw defendant driving a cart without a light near Square and Compass.—Fined 2s 6d and 7s 6d costs, or, in default, 7 days. Amos Jenkins, Silverhill, was charged with driving a cart without a light.—P.C. Nash, Solva, said that on the 26th ult., after dark, he found defendant driving a cart, with two horses attached, on the road near Hook Bridge, with- out a light.-FiRed 2s 6d and 6s 6d costs. James Evans, Letterston, was charged with riding a bicycle without a light.—P.C. Phillips, Letterston, said that at 6,55 p.m. on October 25th he saw defendant riding a bicycle without a light on the Castlemorris-Letterston road.— Fined 2s 6d and 6s 6d costs. OBSTRUCTING THE ROAD. James Owen, Ffynondruidion, and William Da vies, now of Tynewydd, Gwrig, were charged with obstructing the road between Llangloffan and St. Nicholas by putting a piece of timber across the road.—P.S. Rosser was the prosecutor.—J. D. Lewis, Trellys, in evidence, said that he was cycling home along the road in question on the night of the 10th inst., and ran into a piece of a tree about 8 feet long. He fell, and was unconscious for two hours.— Thomas Edwards, Maildy Isaf, said he saw two boys putting it there about 10 o'clock on the evening mentioned (Mathry fair night). He did not help to put it down. Two other boys were there, Joshua Thomas and Patrick Harrington. They did not touch the tree.—P.C. Phillips (Mathry) said he received information from Mr Lewis that he had had an accident, and he proceeded to Ffynondruidion to see defendants. One of the defendants, Wm. Davies, admitted that he pulled the tree down from the hedge, but did not place it on the road.—Fined RI and lis costs each, or. in default, 7 days, Mr Mathias remarking that" both deserved a jolly good thrashing." TRESPASSING. John Dodd Griffiths, Milton Hall, St.David's, was charged by Miss Arnold, Trevinert, with trespassing in pursuit of game.—Miss Arnold, in evidence, said that she went down with her servant to drive the horses to the water on the Sept. 28th, about 7 p.m. She heard a shot on her land, and soon after she saw defendant.— Ann Hughes, a servant at Trevinert, said that she was with Miss Arnold at the time, and that she heard a shot. She saw no smoke, but saw the defendant with a gun under his arm.—De- fendant, under oath, said he never shot on her land. He was on a path on Trekenny land when he shot a rabbit, which ran on to Miss Arnold's land after it was wounded. He left the gun behind and went in search of the rabbit, but did not find it. Mr Harries, Trepuet, saw the gun there as he came along.—Clerk (to Miss Arnold): Did you see Mr Harries ?—Yes, he was outside watering the horses.—Fined 10s and 14s 6d costs. BASTARDY. Amy Ann John, Berea, St. David's, sum- moned Mathias Owen, late of Caerhys, St. David's, now of Mynydd Hwnt, to shew cause, &c. She called several witnesses to prove that he had been seen with her. Defendant, on oath, said that all the evidence was false.—An order was made for 2s 6d per week for 15 years, 91 Is for the doctor, and costs. Martha Ann Morgans, Llanrhian, summoned Thomas Miles to shew cause, &c. Complainant said defendant was now a doctor's coachman at Pontardulais. She called as witness Elizabeth Morgans, a servant at Cefnydre, Fishguard, who said she often saw them there as sweet- hearts.—An order was made for 2s 6d a week for 14 years, £ 1 Is for the doctor, and costs. ASSAULT. Hannah Johns, Berea, St. David's, charged Mathias Owen, Mynydd Hwnt, with assault. Plaintiff said he came to her door on July 3rd about her daughter's child. He swore at the girl, whom she went to assist. He struck her twice on the side of her head, knocking her down. She had been too unwell to take out the summons before.—Amy Ann John said that he struck her mother twice.-Defendant acknow- ledged he was there, and that he put his hand against her twice to push her back.—(Fined 5s and 8s 6d costs, or, in default, 7 days. EJECTMENT. Mr Lewis, Welsh Hook, applied for an eject- ment order against Wm. James of the same place. Evidence shewed that the usual "notice to quit" had been served, but he refused to leave.—An order was made, to be carried out in 21 days. IN ARREAR. Emma Tudor sued John Andrew Williams for arrears of a bastardy order.—Defendant admitted he owed £ 1 12s 6d. He had been working at Portbgain at 4d per hour, but had to support his mother, and ceuld pay nothing. —Committed for 2 months to Carmarthen. The Overseers of Llanrhiau charged Jane Morgan, Llanoy, for 5s lid, being arrears of rates.—Defendant was ordered to be put. down on the "excused list." Wm. Davies was charged with leaving his wife and four children, who had bocome charge- able to the Haverfordwest Union.—Mr Sime, relieving officer, St. David's, said defendant lived with Mr Jones, Dinas Island, and earned 10s a week and his food. This was defendant's third wife.—Defendant promised to give up the drink, and the;case was adjourned for a month, so as to allow him time to return home." I Thomas Davies, Carmina, Llanrhian Margt. Davies and Wm. Davies, Treffgarne and John Davies, Blaenllechau, Glam., were summoned for arrears of maintenance order for their father, who had become chargeable to the Haverfordwest Union.—Mr Sime spoke at some length as to the circumstances in which de- fendants were in, and eventually they were ordered to pay 2s, Is, 2s 6d, 2s 6d per week re- spectively. Charles Davies, late of Solva (address un- known), was summoned for a similar offence.- Mr Sime said-he obtained an order on Septem- ber 30,1904, for payment of £ 10 3s 6d, includ- ing costs.—Adjourned for a month. John Davies, Solva, was summoned for a like offence.-Mr Sime said defendant was a single man, a collier, and owed £ 7.—An order was" made for his committal for a month, and war- rant to be suspended if he paid off arrears at the rate of £2 weekly. LICENSING. The Blacksmith's Arms, Abercastle, and the Drover's Arms, Puncheston, were granted occa- sional licenses from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Letters- ton fair last Monday. Thomas Morgan, Tower Hill, St. David's, was granted a temporary transfer license. John Evans, Croesgoch Inn, was granted a permanent transfer. The sessions terminated at 2.45 p.m.

MATHRY. On Sunday morning, Nov. 5, a very quite wedding took place at the parish church. The contracting parties being Mr James Vittle, Penyfeidir, and Miss Sarah Ann Phillips, dress- maker, Castlemorris. The Rev. D. Griffiths, vicar, officiated. Through the kindness and hospitality of Mr and Mrs Davies a sumptuous wedding breakfast was enjoyed at Penyfeidir. Hir oes o iechyd, llwyddiant a dedwyddweh i'r par ieuance." The Harvest Thanksgiving service was held in the parish church on Tuesday week at 7 p.m. The spacious and sacred edifice had been taste- fully decorated by the Misses Griffiths (Vicar- age) and Miss Florence Griffiths (Priskilly). The Rev. D. Griffiths, vicar, very impressively read the service, and very able, appropriate and instructive sermons in English and Welsh were delivered by the Rev. Hugh Evans, vicar of Llanhewell, and the Rev. D. G. Phillips, rector of Newport, to a crowded and devotional congregation. Mrs Perkins ably presided at the organ, and the singing was very good. The offertory was in aid of the Fabric Fed.

NEWPORT (Pem.) NEWS. -:0: The dinner given by Sir Marteine Lloyd, of Bronwydd, th Lord Marcher, in honour of the new mayor (Capt. David Mathias), Ondera House, will, be given at the Llwyngwair Arms "tl I Hotel at 6 o'clock this evening (Thursday), j The Court Leet will preceed at 4.30 p.m., when the new mayor will be sworn in. Capt. Williams is an ex-commander on sea, and also a retired superintendent of ship-building. He retired from the latter about four years ago, when he left Messrs E. F. and W. Roberts, of Liverpool, whose vessels were constructed under his care. He went out with them on their maiden voyages. During his seafaring career he has been round r the world three or four times. >

GOODWICK NEWS. GOEDWIG.—The services, including commu- *tiion at night, wfll be taken next Sunday by Rev. J. W. Maurice, Tabor, Dinas.-A meeting was held last Monday evening, at 7 o'clock conducted by the lady evangelists who official ted at Hermon on Sunday-Mrs Brynferch Rees, Pontyrhyl, and Miss Blodwen Hopkins, Llangennech. There was such a crowded at- tendance that several were unable to obtain admission. A grand evening concert will take place at Goedwig on December 15th, in aid of the fund of the lighting of the place. Some star artistes will appear. EXPLOSIVE CARGo.The s.s." Marie brought a consignment of three tons of gelignite on Monday last for Messrs Treglown Bros., blast- ing contractors, from Arklow, Ireland. TRIPLETS.—Mrs Welsh, the wife of Mr Welsh, blacksmith on the Harbour Works, who resides at Beach Cottage, gave birth to triplets on Friday last. One of them has since died, so the King's bounty will not be given. ENGLISH CONGEGATIONAL SERVICES. The missioner. Rev. Hugh S. Griffiths, preached in the Reading Room last Sunday and will again officiate next Sunday. At the close of the evening service Mr M. Moses sang There's a great day coming," and Mr Griffiths the sacred solo Are you coming home to Jesus." A meeting was held at the close of the morning service to decide about holding Sunday school, which it was decided to do every Sunday after- noon at 2.30. HARBOUR WORKS.—The position which will be occupied by the new lighthouse can plainly be distinguished. It will be on the south side of the breakwater, and will not be built actually on the mole itself. The foundaiiou was ob- tained by filling a strongly-made structure, 18 feet square, with bags of cement. Now that these have hardened through the action of the water, an excellent foundation has been pro- vided. The chief engineer. Mr G. Lambert Gibson, read a gaper on Dock and Harbour Construction" before the G.W.R. Debating Society in London last Thursday. We hope to publish a summary of the paper shortly. DEATH.—We regret to record the death of Mrs Evans, wife of Mr David Evans, contrac- tor, Goodwick, which Occurred about mid-day on Friday last,. at the early age of 35. The funeral took place on Wednesday at 1 o'clock, and a large number had assembled to pay their last respect to the deceased lady. > The service at the house was conducted by the Revs. J. G. James, Rhosycaerau, and W. Morlais Davies. The latter two rev. gentlemen and the Rev. S. B, Williams officiated at the graveside at Rhos- ycaerau, where the remains were interred. The contractor for the funeral was Mr J. Miles, Goodwick. HOCKEY.—The opening match of the season was played on the sands at 3.45 on Saturday afternoon last. The teams were as follows County School, past and pi,esent.-Goal, Mr H. Clerk full backs, Parcell Lewis and Trevor Thomas; half backs, Edwin Rees, Benjamin Rees, Byron Davies; forwards, centre, Sam Jenes, inside right, Wm. Reynolds, right wing, Walter Evans, inside left, T. Eynon, left wing, Howard Evans. Goodwick Hockey Club.— Goal, Rev. S. B. Williams; full backs, A. O. Robins and Arthur Johns (captain); half backs, Miss Reynolds, Mrs V. Johns, H. Clark; for- wards, centre, W. John, inside right, H. Johns, right wing, George Bennet, inside left, J. Phillips, left wiDg, Miss Lily Johns. Referee, Mr O. Gledhill.—The play was of very even character throughout, there being no scoring on either side. MISSION.-Th.e Rev. Canon Camber-Williams, M.A., and Rev. D. Edmunds-Owen, B.A,, con- ducted the following services in Manorowen Church yesterday (Wednesday):—10 a.m., ser- vice and sermon 2 p.m., address to women 3 p.m., general meeting 6.30 p.m., pregeth ac anercbiad.—The following services will be held at Llanwnda to-day (Thursday):—10 a.m., gwasaneth a phregeth; 2 p.m., address to women; 3 p.m., cyfarfod cyffredinol; 6.30, pregeth ac anerchiadau.-The services will be held at St. Peter's as follows :-(Saturday) 10.30 a.m., introductory service; 2 p.m., chil- dren's service 3 p.m., general meeting; 7 p.m. mission service. (Sunday):—8 a.m., holy com- munion 11 a.m., service, sermon, and holy communion; 2.30 p.m., address to women; 3.30 p.m., address to men 6 p.m., mission ser- vice.

Meeting of Council School Managers (Groop No. 8) at Fishguard. A meeti&g of the managers of Group No. 8 Council Schools, under the Pembrokeshire Education Authority, was held at the Temper- ance Hall, Fishguard, at 4 p.m., on Monday last. Present-Mr. Wm. James (in the chair), Ald. Rowlands, Rev. W. Morlais Davies, Dr. Williams (Drim), Mr W. L. Williams, Mr O. D. Jones, and the attendance officer (Mr W. D. Lewis). The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. Mr Bancroft's report re staff at Henner, and a communication from the Director were also read. Mr W. L. Williams proposed that the Clerk should write to the Director of Education, ask- ing him to appoint a certificated teacher for the infants at the Fishguard Council School. This was carried. The attendance officer's report was then read, which showed a decided increase in the attendance throughout the whole district. It was resolved to authorise the school clean- er to get firewood. The question of the teaching of infants in Goodwick was then discussed at some length. Mr W. L. Williams proposed, and Alderman Rowlands seconded, that the Clerk write to the Local Education Authority asking them to hold an inquiry in Goodwick reespeeting the need of an infants' school there. This was unanimously carried. Ou the proposition of the Chairman, there. porters were now asked to leave the rown. j

I Haverfordwest District Council. I The monthly meeting of the above was held on Wednesday in last week at Haverfordwest, Mr T. Llewellin presiding. GOODWICK DRAINAGE. Mr J. C. Bowen brought up a report from a committee charged with delineating a bound- ary, the area within which should be served by the Goodwick drainage scheme that is to connect with the G.W.R. oubfoll sewer. It was stated that the 1,000 yards radius originally proposed did not satisfy the Local Govern- ment Board, who insisted on no much of the parish being included as would be likely to require drainage. Mr Bowen moved the sub- mission of the boundary now defined to the G.W.R. for their approval, and Mr V. J. G. Johns, in seconding, expressed the opinion that the Council would accept it.—Agreed to. FISHGUARD ENGINEER. A draft agreement between the Council and the new engineer of the Fishguard drainage scheme (Mr Bancroft), submitted by the latter for consideration, was referred to a committee of the Chairman, Vice-chairman, Mr Vaughan, and Mr Cuthbert Thomas for a report. EXTRAORDINARY TRAFFIC. The Clerk said he had communicated with the Receiver for the Porthgain Quarries, Ltd., on the subject of the Council's claim for damage on account of extraordinary traffic over the Council's roads and had received a reply, which did not deny liability. He was, however, advised by Mr R. T. P. Williams to obtain evidence on the matter and suggested the convening of a special meeting of the North Highway Committee as soon as possible. This II suggestion was approved. INFECTIOUS DISEASE., The Inspector *(Mr Phillips) reported that two cases of enteric fever had occurred at Fishguard and seven of scarlet fever at St. David's. Every precaution had. beep taken. ENCROACHMENT. The Surveyor (Mr Phillips) reported that a Mr Richards, of Letterston, bad erected three pillars in front of his house so as to form an encroachment on the road, being within 12ft. II 6in. of the centre. The plans committee Te- commended that he be ordered to set them back 18 feet from the centre of the road.- Adopted. Two INSPECTORS. A long discussion took place on the question of having one or two Inspectors. A lengthy letter was read from Mr John George, of Hasguard, who had given notice of motion, strongly advocating the appointment of Mr Phillips (who had been assistant up to the present) as Inspector and Surveyor at a salary of zCl50 per year, and only one official to be appointed. Mr Vincent, Johns had a notice of motion on the paper that two Inspectors, one for the North and one for the South, be ap- pointed at salaries of XIOO each, that Mr Phillips be also appointed Surveyor at a salary of 25peryar, and given the choice of districts. Mr Lewis, of Hillblock, proposed I the appointment of one Inspector and Surveyor at a salary of £ 150, but Mr Eaton Evans, Mr Vincent Johns and the Chairman pointed out that it was clearly the determination of the Local Government Board to withold sanction unless two were appointed. Therefore, if only one was appointed the Council would have to pay the whole of the salary, but with two officials the sanction of the Board would mean half the salaries repaid by the County Council. A note was taken as to whether one or two should be appointed, and the latter was decided on by 23 votes to 4. In the end it was agreed that Mr Phillips be appointed Inspector at iClOO, with another zC30 as Surveyor of Buildings, and that an Inspector for tie South be advertised for at £ 80.

MARRIAGES. November 1st, at Tabernacle Congregational Chapel, Bridgend, by the Rev. Oscar Owen, Tom Evans (Tom Phillip Collieries), Kenfig Hill, to Annie Ellen, only daughter of Capt. Jones, Newport, Pem. DEATHS. Nov. 1, at Brwynant, Llanychllwydog, Miss Mary,Thomas,.age,68 years.

DINAS NEWS. As announced last week, the annual meetings were held at Tabor chapel on Tuesday evening and all day Wednesday. The derivation of the name Dinas was one of the points touched by the Rev. S. B. Williams, M.A. (Oxon.), in his address to the Goodwick Debating Society on Friday last. The name Dinas Head was, he said, derived from the Norwegian term Ness," a cape, or head projecting into the sea, and the Welsh word "ddu," or black, the whole meaning Black Headland. We regret to note the long and severe illness of Mr Thomas, Yetybontbren, and Mr Thomas James, Brynhenllan, both having been laid up for almost 8 months. We sincerely hope that both will soon recover, and that we shall see them again at their daily work. The rectory of Dinas Cross has been offered by the patron (Sir Marteine Lloyd, Bart., Bron- wydd) to the Rev. W. Glanfab Williams, curate of Pembrey, Carmarthenshire. The new rec- tor is a Lampeter man, and was ordained in the year 1898 to the curacy of Pont-Stephen. For two years he was editor of the Llan and Haul," and for the last five years he has worked very successfully in the parish of Pem- brey. Mr Williams possesses many qualities necessary to make a successful clergyman. He is an excellent bilinguist, a first rate Welsh writer, a well-known choir conductor, and a Welsh poet of no mean order. The parish ionurs of Dinas are to be congratulated on the ap- pointment of such an all-round man as their rector. He will be a decided acquisition to the ranks of the clergy in North Pembroke- shire.

Goodwick Debating Society. A meeting of this society was held in the Reading Room on Friday evening, Nov. 3, at, 8 o'clock. Mr A. H. Clark was voted to the chair, in the absence of Mr Gibson. The minutes of the last meetings were read and confirmed. The chairman said that Mr Gledhill had wsitten to ask them to change their night because there were some lectures in the County School on alternate Fridays. Councillor Evans proposed that the next debate should be held on Saturday, Nov. 18.— This was agreed to. The secretary (Rev. S. B. Williams) then read the list of subjects and speakers for the session, and went on to introduce the subject of The Antiquities of Goodwick." Soon after he started Mr Gibson entered, and Mr Clark thereupon vacated the chair in his favour. Mr Williams spoke about the history of Llan- wnda Church, the fortifications between Garn Fawr and Penrhiw, druidical remains near Llanwnda, the old chapel of St. Degvan, the ancient game of knappen," witches, traces of smuggling, rare birds, &c. The speech was very instructive and was listened to with great interest throughout. Several members gave short addresses which dwelt on the antiquities of Goodwick, each one giving fresh enlightenment on the subject. At the next meeting Councillor Evans will propose the Disestablishment of the Welsh Chureh," and Mr G. W. Drew will oppose. A vote of thanks was accorded Mr Williams for his address, which was carried with ap- plause. Mr Williams, in returning thanks, said he hoped that someone would study the facts which had been already laid before them, and that they would be the means of inspiring somebody to write a book on the neighbourhood and its antiquities.