The Pembroke County Guardian and Cardigan Reporter

7 TWtaiinMW^tTT'yrff»>w'n»V'_u iii IIH1"'1"™———| NOlES AND' COMMENTS. Since Sunday, walking in the streets at Pern, j broke Dock has been, a s^oxi containing a small element of danger and a big element of discomfort. In. many* tow-s where a heavy fall of snow occurs during the night the house- holders have to clear the pavements in front of their houses, whilst the Town Council sends men round with carts and shovels to dear the gutters and make trie street:; passable. In Pembroke Dock apparently the good people consider that to interxere with the snow would be to thwart Providence. As the snow laiis so it lays, and doubtless some of the house- holders would feel quite hurt if a person who fell and broke his leg on the frozen snow on the pavements outside their houses, blamed them. But it is possible that they Would be legally liable, if therei s a byelaw to the effect that householders should remove the snow from their dwellings, and it was proved that it was owing to the neglect of this bye-law that the accident happened. As for the state of the streets, they were a disgrace to the town. Surely a few men could have been sent round to clear the crossings and gutters? We hope that an explanation will be asked for at the next meeting of the Pater Committees. » "9 The poor of the towns of Pembroke and Pembroke Dock .have had good cause to re- member the Mayoralty of 1\11:. Charles Young, for that gentleman has shown of that lIberalIty this Christmas. On Tuesday evening of last week the Poor Relief Society distributed 110 grocery and coal tickets of the value of 2s. each, which His Worship bad given, and another 30 were distributed in Pembroke. But not content with that His worship visited the Christmas Market at Pembroke Dock on Wed- nesday and there made extensive purchases of beef and other Christmas fare. Then accom- panied by Councillor Grieve, he visited the various parts of the Borough, and after various ■ nquiries and in vest igat ions distributed the. good things to those who were in poor cir- cumstances. There is no doubt that many JI., family had a brighter Christmas than they "would have done had it not been for his vor-' -ship's forethought and generosity.

PEMBROKE DOCK. i Men's Brotherhood.—On Sunday afternoon a: sacred concert was held in the Wesleyan Chapel Meyrick Street. The chairman was His Wor- ship the Mayor (Mr. C. xoung). There was a,, large attendance, and a collection was taken at the close of the service in aid of the "Menis Brotherhood." The programme was as follows: Opening hymn and prayer; solo, "The Holy City," Miss Olive Lloyd; trio, "The Cross of Calvary," Messrs. T. Griffiths, A. Lammas and S. Evans; solo, "The Lord is my •Shegxhaxd, Mr. D. Thomas; duett, "The King of Love," Misses G. and N. Evans; chorus, "Lead kindly Light," Men's Choir; solo, "Qra Pro Nobis," Mr. D. Lewis; chorus, "When wilt Thou save the people," Men's Choir; solo, "Abide with Me," Miss E. Jago. Christmas Market.—The Christmas Market at Pembroke Dock was held on Wednesday and though the supply was small and the attend- ance much below what is usual, the demand was exceedingly good. This year there was not a great deal of poultry offered, and the prices realised were the unusually high..As usual Mr. J. H. Way's stall was one of the features of the Market, being laden with some -20 pigs' heads and some hundreds of bladders of lard, as well as some splendid Christmas beef from the Castlemartin ox which won four first prizes at the Pembroke Christmas Show the previous week. There was not a large supply -of holly and mistletoe, or fruit. Prices.: Turkeys, Is. to Is. 2d. per lb.; geese. lOd. to Is. per lb. ducks, Is. per lb.; fowls, Is. per lb.; beef (first quality), 9d. to lOd. per lb.; seconds, 6d. to 9d. per lb.; pork, 7d. to 8d. per It> mutton, 8d. to lOd. per lb.; rabbits, 8d. to lOd. each; butter, Is. 4d. to Is. 5d. per lb.; eggs, 6 andS for Is. Billiards.—Last week the Christmas billiard handicap was concluded at the Pembroke Dock Conservative Club. There were thirty- four entries, and the final was played off between Messrs. F. W. Tucker and T. Vasey, who played 150 up, Mr. Tucker winning by 36 points. The prize-winners were as follows:-l, F. W. Tucker (owes 50), 2, T. E. Vasey (owes 50), 3, H. Sloggett (owes 30), 4, J. Brock (scratch), 5, N. Dunn (owes 0, 6, R. Morris (owes 15), 7, G. Jago (owes 15), 8, J. Routledge (scratch), 9, A. V. Price (receives 35), 10, J. Thornton (scratch), 11, G. Roch (receives 20), 12, P. F. Smith (scratch), 13, W. Webb (re- ceives 30), 14. J. Dunn (receives 10). 15, F. Evans (owes 30), 16, A. Heaiherly (scratch). R.A.O.B.G.L.E.—The 16th December was a day to be remembered in the annals of the R.A.O.B. in Pembroke Dock, a visit from the Grand Primo of all England being made in order to raise the local D.P.L. to the dignity of a Provincial Grand Lodge. Brothers from all parts of the district, to the number of about 30, attended at 3 p.m. at the Imperial Hotel, Pembroke Dock. After the usual business had been carried out the Grand Primo proceeded to declare the Lodge a Provincial Grand Lodge, and to instal the first Provincial Grand Primo Bro. W. H. Gibby, after the usual offioers had been elected lodge closed, and the members and brothers adjourned to the FdinbuTgh, Hotel where a sumptuous repast had been arranged. After the loyal toasts had been duly honoured, and that of the officers of the G.L.E., the Grand Primo made a speech of thanks" and in the course of his remarks drew attention to the grand work the Order was doing through- out the world, stating that no longer did it merit the reproach of being nothing but a society of drunkards, but rather merited award as a society of philanthropists, pointing to their Orphanage as only one of the marks of their progress, and thanking the brothers one and all for the progress of the Order in Pembroke Dock aWl, surrounding district. During Urn evening songs weve I e.ntlered by Bros. Reiti (Car mart hen), Wrghtson, Xeill, Hofoson, Gtoss, Baker, Jones, Davis (Pembroke Cdilis, Lowe (Pembroke),, and Davia (Ttnby)- Proceed- j ings Urmnated at 10.45 p.m. with "God save the King after a most enjoyable evening.

PEMBROKE. Dockyard Petitions.—In answer to a question from MI. Owen RhIlipps,.<M.P., the First Lord of the Adrairaltythas stated that with regard to petitions, instructions had already been given that the time for presented new petitions by Dockyard emjfck»jees was to be extended to four weeks aft-er the announcment of the decisions on the petitions presented this year. Block Test Competition.—At the recent Fat Cattle Show at Pembroke, the block test com- petition was won by Mr.. Jones, of Lawrenny. The weight of the -selected beast was 35 score, 141bs. MI. Jones' estimate was 35 score. The second and third prices were won by Mr. T. Stratton, of Carew 'Kewton, and Mr. Morse, of Lywdauche, Laugharae. Prize Shooting.—On Monday evening of last week a shooting competition was held in the Market Hall, Pembroke, for the members of the new Territorial Army. There were numer- ous prizes of poultry. etc., and a large number of young men competed. The range was 30 yards and each competitor had seven rounds. The first prize, which was a turkey, went to a sergeant in The battalion. Male Voice Choir.—A social in connection with the Pembroke Male Voice Party was held in St. Mary's Schoolroom on Wednesday even- ing, when there was rather a poor attendance, owing chiefly, to the inclement weather. The vicar (Rev. C. ILyward Phillips) presided, and referring to the Male Voice. Party in the course of his remarks, said that he felt it a pleasure to be associated with Mr. T. Robinson, the conductor of the choir, who was also organist at St. Mary's. The party, numbering about 40. sang several chorusses in excellent style. Humorous songs were rendered by Messrs. B. Hay and W. H. Taylor, and solos by Messrs. 1. and Davies, T. Owen (Pembroke Dock), and Mis* Winnie Batchelor. A quartette was given by Mr. W. H. Taylor and party, and a man- doline solo by Mr. R. Ward Davies. During the evening refreshments were served the ladiejs in attendance being the Misses Howell, Miss Rose Mathias, and Miss M. Gilbert son. Various parlour .games were indulged in and a very pleasant evening was spent. NN e(-Iclia,On Boxing Day an extremely pretty wedding was solemnized at the Wesleyan Church, the contracting parties being Miss Katie Powell, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wni. Per,veil, of Kingsbridge, and Mr. Arthur Sowers- ^°^ Y°rk, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Sowers. J>y. -».he bride was a teacher at the Monkton L-chool and was a very popular soprano singer, and winner of many prizes at local eisteddfod- au. She was also assistant organist at the esiej an ( and also leading soprano in the choir, who, ,on the occasion of her mar. riage, presented her with a beautiful marble clock, suitably inscribed, whilst the scholars and teachers of Monkton School gave her a handsome silver cruet. The wedding was wit- nessed by a large number of friends, and the officiating minister was the Rev. W. B. Charles. The bride, who was given away by her father, was attired in a dress of cream eolinc, with inverted plats, and a cream girdle, trimmed with creani silk insertion. Her hat was of c-ream satin, trimmed WhÎl cream chiffon and ribbon and wings. She earned a magnifi- cent bouquet of chrysanthemum hydrangeas, lilies of the valley, and raaden hair ferns, the gift of the bridegroom. The bridesmaids were Miss .Muriel Powell (sister of the bride), Miss Lilian Brown, and Miss Gwennie Powell, Pern- broke Dock (niece of the bride). The best man was Mr. Ernest Powell, and Mr. Wilfred Powell (cousin of the bride) acted as groomsman. The bridesmaids were dresses of pale crepe de chine with satin hats ;?immod with white chiffon and wings, and also carried bouquets. Little Miss Gwennie Powell wore a white silk dress and a floral wreath. During the signing of the register, Mrs. Bureliell played the "Wedding March," and as the newly-married pair left the church thel, were showered with rice and confetti. A rerption was afterwards held at the residence of the bride's parents at which about 50 gr As were present. Mr. and Mrs. j Sowersby lei by the 4 p.m. train for their future home in York. i. ■* r

CHRISTMAS AT PEMBROKE DOCK. 's The Christmas holidays were celebrated very quietly in Pembroke Dock and district. As usual there was a large influx of yisitors into the town, for Pembrokeshire folk' as a rule are very anxious to spend Yuletide in then native towns or villages, and there are a very large number of Pembroke Deo7; folk in London, and in the three great English Dock- yard towns, who regularly return every Cnrist- mas. On Christmas morning the excursion from London brought between 300 and 400 visitors., and many others came in on Christmas eve, arriving both at Pembroke Dock and Ney- land. On Christmas Eve also a good number of people left the town by the excursion to London and the intermediate stations. On Christmas day there was only one train from Pembroke Dock, but on Boxing Day an ex cursion to Swansea took some 160 persons from Pembroke Dock and Pembroke. The Dockyard men left work at the usual time on Thursday evening, and did not re- turn until Monday morning, but the men em- ployed on the Scotch firm, at work on the Boadicea, worked on v-hristmas Day and Box- ing Day, as usual. They will take their holi- days this week end, preferring to celebrate the coming of the New Year. WEATHER "SAMPLES." The weather this Christmas has been de- cidedly varied. On Tuesday it rained heavily, I and Wednesday morning was also uncom- fortably damp, but in the afternoon the weather cleared, and in the evening the streets were, unusually well filled with people, and the tradesmen did an excellent business. Christ- mas Day was an ideal day. The morning was fine and clear, and the sun shone warmly, although there was a crisp snap in the air. On Boxing Day, however, there was another ohange. A bitter wind whistled round the -hiiiiney pots, whilst dull slate coloured cloud. were piled up ominously-in the North. During the afternoon a small amount of rain fell. On Sunday morning when we arose we sa-w a mantle of snow covering everything, but this soon began to melt, and in the evening there was a downpour of rain. On Monday morning there was still another change, and there were several degrees of frost. So at any rate we had plenty .of variety this year. There was very little stirring in the town during the holidays. As usual the holiday football matches were well attended, and the attendances at the 'various CHURCH SERVICES were fairly large. The Dockyard Church and St. John's Church were tastefully decorated with .evergreens and flowers. At St. John's there were celebrations of the Holy Com- munittua at 7 and 8 a.m., and at St. Patrick's there was a celebration at 8.30. At eleven o'clock the military parade service was held. at which a suitable sermon was preached by the vicar (the Rev. Silas T. Phillips), and the service was taken by the Rev. Keble Williams. Christmas hymns were sung, and the choir rendered the anthem There were shepherds." At the evening service the preacher was the Rev. Jason Thomas, of Carew. At the evening! service at Pennar the preacher was the fev. Jason Thomas, and at the evening service at St. Feilo's the Rev. J. Titus officiated. At the Dockyard Church the Rev. J. Titus praaohed in the morning, and took the celeb rxuon of the Holy Communion afterwards. On Sunday the Rev. Jason Thomas preached in the morn- ing at this church, and the Rev. n. l>avi-s. of ash, in the evening. On Sunday afternoon the usual presentation of prizes took place at each of the Church Sunday schools. At St. John's, on this occasion, Mrs. S. T. Phillips, on behalf of the Sunday School teachers, pre- sented Miss Williams with a pair of silver knife- holders and salt spoons, on me occasion of her approaching wedding with the Rev. J. Titus. The latter is shortly leaving Pembroke Dock for Llandovery, and preached his farewell ser- vice at St. Patrick's on Sunday evening to a lafge < congregation. IN BARRAGES. Christmas was celebrated mu-ch more quietly than used to be the case, and there was none of the elaborate decorative schemes upon which Tommy Atkins used to exercise so much patience and ingenuity, most of the soldiers, both at the Llannion, Defensible, and Pennar Barracks were away on furlough, and the same applied to the crews of H.M.S.'s Defence, Greyhound, Violet, and Spanker, now in the Haven. The Welch Regiment attended church at St. John's on Christmas Day, and, headed by the band and regimental goat, marched baek to barracks, attracting a large number of spectators. In barracks tthe men had the usual Christmas fare, and the officers, as usual, visited the men when dining, and exchanged the compliments of the season. &t the PEMBROKE WORKHOUSE the inmates were regaled on the usual Christ- mas fare. Several of the Guardians attended to carve, and the men afterwards were allowed beer and given tobacco, whilst the women received snuff and tea. Several kind-hearted people sent quantities of oranges, apples, and and various other fruit, and, as usual, Mr. George Thomas gave a quantity of mineral waters. At the local POST OFFICE the, officials had a very busy time, in fact such was the pressure of business that ten extra hanlis had to be engaged to cqpe with it. We understand that this year the number of Christ- mas cards sent into and despatched from the town was about the same as usual, but there was a slight falling off in the number of pic- ture post-cards sent through the post. The number of parcels despatched was about the same as usual, but the number received was considerably in excess of last year. From December 21st to December 26th of last year just under 2,000 parcels were delivered in the town, but this year, in the corresponding period, the number was only just under 2,500. On Christmas Day the mails arrived 40 minutes late, hut ,tho last letter and parcel had been delives'td by two o'clock—a very creditable per- formance, and one better than last year. The m J.ls were later in arriving this year than last, but each day was despatched promptly. This year there was a very great pressure of telegraphic business, due chiefly to the Xeyland fish market.

NEYLAND. .Zion.—T.he Rev. W. Williams preached in the morning at Zion. C.M. Church on Sunday, and in the evening the Rev. B. C. Roberts, of Pembroke Dock. The Church.—Both Llanstadf-ell Parish Church and St. Clements were handsomely decors: t.d with evergreens for Christmas. Ser. vices were held at each on Christmas morning. At th3 Parish Church the vicar (Rev. L. H. Rumsey) preached, and the choir sang a num- ber of carols. At St. Clement's the pulpit was occupied by the Rev. D. L. Davies, and on Sunday the- anthem, "Go Thou To Bethlehem" (Simper) was sung by the choir. The decora- tions at the Parish Church were carried out by Miss Rumsey and Miss Griffiths, and at St. Clements by Mrs. Hall and Mrs. Davies. Concert.—On P.oring Day a concert was given at the Council School by the Xeyland Orpheus Male Voice Choir, in aid .of the funds of the Neyland Football,Club. There was a large at- tendance, presided over by Mr. Vere Rumsey, the president of the Club. The choir was rath- er weak in numbers owing to various cauees, hut under the conductorship of Mr. D. Philiips they gave a creditable rendering of thiee chorusses, "I's Gwine Back to Dixie," "On the Sea," and "Hark^to the Warlike Drum." Solos were rendered by Messrs. J. Griffiths, J. Davies, and T. Owen (Pembroke Dock). The latter sang "Big Ben" very finely, and in an encore gave I "The Diver." Miss D. Mabe and Lf3 G. Powell also sang very sweetly. A duet, "Two Sailors," was given by Messrs. C. and A. Jones, and a quartette, "YYe left the Babv on the and a quartette, "YYe left the Babv on the Shore," by Messrs. Bryant, Myers, Poihill, and B. John. Humorous songs were rendered by Messrs. S. Webb (Houghton), J. Russan, and B. John. The concert concluded with a sketch "-Afys. Guobin's Cat" in which the characters were taken as followsMrs. Tubbins, Mr. A. Jones; Mr. Tubbins. Mr. B. John; and Mr. j Tibbs \lh& lodge?:). Mr. S .Webb. AUTUMN AND WINTER SEASONS. I am now receiving large consignments of New Goods for the Seasons. Dress Goods, Millinery, Furs, Jackets, Coats, Corsets. Gloves, ¡ Flannels, Blankets, Quilts, Rugs, etc., etc. Fine assortments of new Suitings, Overcoatings, Fancy Vests, etc. Suits to measure, eny style, from 21s. 6d. to 60; Overcoats from 21s. to 45s., I any shape. All orders executed within a week. Mourning and urgent orders within 48 hours. Fit and Style guaranteed. Large assortment of Ready-made Clothing, Gents' Outfitting, Hats and Caps, Umbrellas, etc. Large stock of j General Drapery, Fancy Goods, etc.. etc.— J. D. HERBERT, Cotoptoa House, Neyland.

NEWPORT. Christmas at Church.—Christmas morn broke forth unusually clear and fine, the stars twinkled and shone forth in all their glorious beauty. The ancient town was wrapt in slum- ber, all was still, peace and quiet reigned. Suddenly the stillness of the happy morn was broken as. from the ancient church tower, poured forth the merry Christmas chimes. The music of the bells was wafted on the still morning air, and carried to the homes of many a waiting slumberer, bearing as it were the glad tidings of "Peace on earth, good will to men." At 5 a.m. lights could be seen stream- ing nearly from every window, and shortly afterwards the town was astir withVpeople, ail wending their way to the Church chapel, where the plygain was held at 6 a.m. The morning being fine, the chapel was thronged with ardent worshippers, both Cliurch and Nonconformists uniting in prayer and praise. At 7 a. m. a cele- bration of the Holy Communion was held in the Parish Church. Here. again, a most notice- able feature was observed, both Church aiicl Dissent partaking fromt lie same table. At 10.30 a.m. divine servce' was again held in the Parish Church, follow eel by IT oly Communion. t., The service was fully choral, and the anthem, Unto us a Child is born," was beautifully rendered by the choir, the solo being taken by Mr. Willie J. Lewis, who who sang with his usual style and taste. Mr. H. R. Felix ably conducted. The Church was again beautifully decorated for the occasion with various mottoes and emblems. In the evening, at 7 p.m., an organ recital was given by Mr. F. G. Palmer. F.R.C.O., Fishguard The sacred edifice was completely filled, and a most enjoyable evening was spent. A silver collection was made in order to defray expenses.

TERRIBLE EARTHQUAKE, Appalling Death Roll in Southam*. Italy. Oyer 100,000 Live: Lost. E COMPLETELY DESTROYED Telegrams to hand on Tusday show that the earthquake which occurred on Monday in tht South of Italy was far more disasterous that the vague reports at first received gave grounds to believe. It is estimated that the totx: death-roll is over 100,000, and while it ma be hoped that this appalling figure will be de creased, the official announeemnt that th* populous e;jes of Messina and Reggio haw5 been destroyed leaves no room for doubtim that the nation has to face one of the wors eatastrophies of its history. It is clear that the bulk of the destruction in almost every case was wrought, not by thl seismic shocks themselves, but by their afte' effects. This Messina appears to have been wipd ou- by lire and flood, survivors state that a tid;];; wave nearly 50 feet in height gathered out a' sea in the darkness, and then with a fearfu' ruar hurled itself upon the town, eeping a" '>efore it. There was little cliance of escape in the pre cence of su:h conditions, and a conservativ- es: imate of the loss of life in the historic Sicilian seapoii places is between 11,000 and 12.000, the victims including many persons of high rank, among them the Bishop and the chief of police, with a deputy of the Chamber and his entire family. News received from Catania shows that both Messina and Reggio are the prey of ever-in- creasing conflagrations, in which case the hope of rescuing 'he large number of injured known to be in the ruins will have to be abandoned- Throughout Italy, however, a feeling of grati- tude has been aroused by the simultaneous announcement that Russian and British war- ships hurried to the scene on the first news of the calamity, and are rendering all possible aid. Rome, Tuesday.—The awful death roll of victims of the earthquake surpasses that of any previous disaster. The statement is now confirmed that the number of deaths reaches the appalling total of 120,000 persons. The complete destruction of both Messina and Reggio is also thoroughly confirmed. At Messina the work of rescue of the sur- vivors have. been commenced. Foremost in heroic and untiring efforts at saving those who still retain life are the sailors from the Italian, English, and Russian 1 ships of war and other vessels, who have res- cued from the, ruins of the shattered house, some hundreds of people. Some of these have been buried under tht- fallen rafters and walls for 30 hours, and th- harrowing scenes met with defying description An officer found under the ruins of ont building the children around the corpse <' their mother. The children were just alive- but were unable to speak. Thousands of bodies are charred by the fires which broke out after the earthquake and many corpses are floating on the sea. Even 111 the presence 01 so tern-Die a caianmj theft and plundering of wrecked houses hav, been carried on, and six criminals have been killed whilst they were attempting to rob Lh' Bank of Sicily, at which was to be found cash amounting to two million lire. Many people have been rendered o ad Iy the experiences of the sudden destruction which fell upon the city. Explosions continue to take place where the fires have reached, explosives stored in the buildings, but the torrents of rain which fell with tropical in tensity have aided in extinguishing the numer- ous fires. BRITISH WARSHIP'S SUCCOUR. Palermo. Tuesday.-The British squa)drOP, arrived in the straits of Messina this morning > and is now rendering what assitance is poss- ble to sufferers by the earthquake. Russit-, warships are also in the Straits helping in tfc same work.—Central News.

WL ■ CRANSTON. Christmas Day.—There was a crowded congr: g'lti<,n at too morning service at Gransti Church on Christmas Day, to which the Rt Isaac Jones (rector), officiated very impiessive, The sacred oJifioe had been tastefully decorate for the occasion. A feature in the service w, the ringing of the choir, under the leadershi of Mr. J. Hancock Davies. the special anthe: being "The Angel Gabriel" (Smart), the sol. being effectively rendered by Mr..1. D. Lew: Trellysyenwe (baritone), and Mr. J. H. Job Waildyuehax (tenor), whilst the quartette Col v prised 31; Annie Lewis, Trellysyci. e; M Susie Harries, Tregwynt; Mr. R. P. Joon, T. llys. and Mr. T. H. Lewis, Llangloff ir. M E. C. Harries, Tregwynt, discharged the dut of aceom;<anist very efficiently. 5* -==-- Printed by L. Evans, for the Pembroke County Guardian Company, at Old Bridge, in tho Parish cf Prendergast, in the Town and County of Haverfordwest, and published by him &t his Head Offices, and also at his Branch Offices at Fishguard, Solva, an(1' Pembroke Dock. i

•QUEEN'S THEATRE, PEMBROKE DOCK. Proprietor MR. TOM BARGER. Bwsmess Manager-MR. NORM AN BARGER. WEEK COMMENCING JANUARY, 4TM SSngagement for one week only, of the Clever Versatile Comedian M!. HARRY ST ARB ported by a Powerful Company, in Musical Comedy Plays. MONDAY, TUESDAY. & WEDNESDAY. Jan., mh 5th and fjth, ■"OTTO THE OUTCAST > <~r.r r i "TV-STv y-vC# t' II THURSDAY, FRIDAY, & SATURDAY, Jan., 7th 8th & 9th CARL THE CLOCKMAKER" SOXGS, DAXOKS, NOVELTIES. Prices of Admission: Orchestra Stalls, Gd.; Early Doors, Is. 9d. Pit Stalls, Is.; Early Doors, Is. 3d. Pit, 9d.: Early Doors, Is. Gallery, 6d.; Early Doors, 9d. Half price at o o'clock to all parts except Gallery. Box Office at Farley's, Opposite Theatre, where seats may be booked. No seats guaranteed un- less booked at ordinary prices. Early Doors .at 7, Ordinary 7.30. Commence at 7.45. Late boat to NVyland Saturdays.

"THE NEW HOUSEMAID" AT THE QUEENS THEATRE. During the past week the people of Pembroke Dock and district have had the op- portunity of witnessing a first-class company at the Queen's Theatre in the most amusing comedy, The Xew Housemaid." This is a very cleverly written comedy, and if the plot is not a. very strong one, nobody expects that in a comedy. What theatre goers do expect is plenty of smart sayings, and amusing situa- tions, and in "The w Housemaid" this is what they get, for the play is full of epigrams, and some of the situations are so funny that they would bring a smile to the face, of even Mrs. Carrie Nation. And the comedy lost nothing by its presentation by Mr. E. Oswald Brooke's Company. Mr. Brook is, as most of our readers are aware, the leasee of the Grand Theatre, Swansea. During the past week there have been good houses at the Queens' Theatre, and apparently the audiences have highly appreciated the fare set before them. "The New Housemaid reminds one in some respects of that remark- ably successful comedy Charley's Aunt," for in each instance nearly all the fun results from the representation of the lady expected to arrive, by a young man who has good rea- sons for effecting the substitution. In each case the genuine article is delayed, and turns up later to add to the complications, which have grown acute prior to her arrival. The person who, by means of the theft of Aunt Caroline's wig and the departing housemaid's clothes, becomes the new domestic, is the Hon. Bertie Rashleigh, a gentleman who bears a strong facial resemblance to a celebrated burglar, and who is afraid the police will ar- rest him by mistake. Thus when lie hears of: the arrival in the district of Marmsbury Doom,, the celebrated detective, he leaves 4iis tutor, the Rev. Stephen Stingles, and comes to see Dulcie, with whom she was inarmoured. It is the latter, who remembering that a housemaid has been dismissed that morning, Ipts upon the bright idea of introducing him to the Pinkerton household, as the new domestic. The! Pinkerton household consists of Mr. Peter Pin- kerton, a gay old bachelor, Miss Caroline Pinkerton -his sister, a lady of uncertain age and vinegary temper, Dulsie her niece, and Frank her nephew. The detective* is an old friend of Peter's, and he arrives just after the new housemaid, and makes a profound im- pression upon everyone by his deductions a la Sherlock Holmes. After this things get tied up in a beautiful knot. Both Mr. Pinkerton and Rosebery, the butler, make love to the buxom new arrival, and the cook, who is wife of the latter, interrupts one tender scene by arriving with the rolling pin. Tender pass- ages between the detective and aunt Caroline also follow, and the audience is convulsed when each discovers that the other is bald and wears a wig. Then comes tiie Rev. Stephen Stingles with the news that the Hon. Bertie has disappeared, and must be drowned, and Bertie from the inside of a box hears his virtues discussed by his tutor as a preliminary to making love to Dulcie, who delights in the opportunity of arousing jealousy. Eventually the real new housemaid arrives, and turns out to be Frank's sweetheart, who having become reduced in circumstapces, has decided to be-. come a domestic. When the two housemaids meet there is a side splitting interlude. Bertie tries to persuade Lucy that everyone in the house has the measles, and so scares her away, but she is not so easily moved, and Bertie fearing discovery first takes refuge in the coal-cellar, and then in a big box. When Miss Caroline orders the box to be thrown in the pond, Dulcie's ingenuity is hard taxed to save her lover, but she manages it. Of course in the end Malmsbu'ry Doom arrests Bertie, as it appears that the favourite disguise of the burglar he is after is that of a female servant. It is some considerable time before things are straightened, all the kinks have been smoothed, and everybody is happy. As the Hon. Bertie Rashleigh, Mr. Howard L. Tracy was very clever, and when in female garments his make up was excellent. It was largely due to his efforts that the comedy went with such a swing from start to finish. The other artistes, to whom much of the success of the play was due, was Miss Babs Stuart, who gave a vivacious and charming exposition as the madcap Dulcie. Her very laugh was in- fectious, and she soon won the hearts of all present. Mr. Edward Mervyn, as the jolly old bachelor, was another artiste whose chuckles aroused much mirth, and Mr. Archie Selwyn, as the Rev. Stephen Stingles, Mr. Herbert Colley, as Rosebery, the butler, fr. T. Ramsey Farman, as Malmesbury Doom, and Mr. Regi- nald Hargreaves, as Frank, all capably sus- tained the characters they assumed. Miss Dot Seilby, as Aunt Caroline, gare a creditable rendering of a somewhat difficult part, and the other members of the caste all proved most capable. Prior to The New Housemaid," a curtain raiser Broker's Ahead," was staged. This was a one act comedy by Mr. Oswald Brooks, and the plot turned upon the mistaking of a broker's man for a rich uncle, and vice versa, owing to the reversal of their arrival in the order expected. In this sketch Miss Renee de L'Estrange, as Amy the young sister and the wife of John Blenkinsop, whose uncle is ex- pected, acted very cleverly, and as the uncle, Mr. Edward Mervyn was most refreshing, bluff and hearty. The New Housemaid will be produced at the Queen's Theatre until the end of the week, and we advise those who wish to remain melancholy to stay away.

FOOTBALL. (Continued from Page 6.) LLANREATH v. APPRENTICES. On Christmas morning a football match was played on the Barrack Hill between the Royal ockyard Apprentices and Llanreath. The match was played to determine who should meet Pembroke Dock in the semi-final of the Owen Philipps Cup. Llanreath had the hill and wind m their favour in the first half of the gume; and succeeded in scoring three goals. W. Ed- wards in goal for the Apprentices, played a grand game, considering He usually follows up the handling code. At the interval the "Royals" had a heavy burden taken off their shoulders, as was seen in the opening stages of the second half of the game..They were continually bombarding their opponents' goal, Underwood making some beautiful saves. Dur- ing the early stage of this half the "Royals" found the net in fine style. The second goal seemed to cause great excitement in the Llan. reath goal. W. Davies, for the "Royals" sent a hard drive in the corner and Underwood ran but fumbled it. tlia ball striking his hund and rebounding between the posts. The referee at length awarded the goal amid applause from the spectators. The "Royals" were shooting very erratically and should have scored on several occasions. Eventually Llanreath were victorious by the narrow margin of three goals to two. On Boxing Day Llanreath Seconds met Pen- nar Robins in a league match for the Wilts Charity Cup. The "Robins" scored two goals which were disallowed, and eventually the match terminated in a drawn game, the score sheet being blank. ■ LEAGUE BENEFIT MATCH AT PEMBROKE DOCK. Keen interest is being evinced in what pro. mises to be a very close struggle for supre- inacy on Saturday next, when. the iuii strength of the Pembrokeshire League Soceer Clubs of Milford Haven and Pembroke Dock Clubs res- pectively, meet in friendly rivalry on the Bush Street, Athletic Ground, Pembroke Dock. TJiis is the first occasion ou which the Clubs of each town have united to play a niitch of txrir. des- cription, although the meeting between the premier Clubs of each place have always been full of interest locally. In connection with the above special arrangements have been made with the Great Western Railway Company, who will issue Cheap Return Tickets (third elass>, from Haverfordwest at 11 a.m.; Milford Haven at 12.52 p.m.; Tenby at 12.50 p.m. The return trains leave for Haverfordwest at 6.30., Milford at 9.40., and Tcnby at 6 and 7.30.

PUNCHESTON. On Christmas evening the annual entertain- ment in connection with Smyrna Baptist Chapel was held. The sacred edifice, as usual on such occasions, was quite full, all going away well pleased with the treat they had. The esteemed pastor (Rev. W. T. Rees) was in the chair, accompanied -on each side by the Rev. T. Rees and Mr. A. Rees, Punehestcn, perfect order being maintained all through. A very brightly programme of solos and recitations was gone through in a. most creditable manner. During the proceedings Mr. T. Phillips, the conductor of the choir, was presented by Mr. Rees, an behalf of the Church and Sunday School, with Esboniad Cynddelw" in three volumes, as a small token tv their appreciation of his faith- ful service as choir conductor, and on the r occasion of his mariage with Miss • Vaughn: ParsOSi^e. Mr. Phillips thanked the sub- scribers in 'c'Vius terms. A most enjoyable j evening was prougb; to a close at 9.15 p.m. i

SMALL HOLDINGS. What is Being Done in Pembrokeshire •Statement by Mr Egerton Allen PROGRESS IX LLANGWM, BURx ON, AND ROSEMARKET. At the meeting of the Liberal Three Hundred for the county on Wednesday, reported else- where in our issue, an important statement on the work of the Small Holdings Committee was made by Mr. G. F. Egerton Allen, in re- sponse to questions by Mr. John Clark, the evicted tenant of Burton. Mr. Clark said he wolud like some light thrown upon the subject of allotments in parishes. He had been trying for twelve years and had not succeeded in obtaining allotments for those who required them. He wanted to know where the fault lay. Perhaps the mem- mer could help them ? As chairman of the Parish Council he had a number, of applica- tions in the parish he represented, but there was no possibility either through the County Council or Parish Council of getting any further in the matter. The Chairman said the Small Holdings Com- mittee had meetings almost every week or fort- night. There were many difficulties in the way, but they were beginning to see brighter days. They had had the Commissioner down, but there were difficulties which, if they were on the committee, they would realise better than they did now. They were in negotiation about a certain number of farms, and were doing all they possibly could. Mr. Egerton Allen said he was bound to say he thought the County Council had been a very long time in getting to work. (Hear, hear). He had himself been occupied princi- pally in trying to get small holdings in the three parishes of Burton, Llangwm, and Rose- market, which were the parishes from which by far the largest number of applications came. In the other parishes throughout the county there were remarkably few applications. In several there were none at all. He was re- ferring now to small holdings, not allotments— in a very large number of others there was only one, in others there were two, and very few had more than three. In the three parishes he had named there were some 30. There were a few from Camrose, Rudbaxton, and Clydey. What was being done there he did not know, but he would bell them what the committee were doing at Llangwm, Burton, and Rosemarket. The difficulty where there were only a few applicants was that the com- mittee could not' be expected to insist upon a landlord, shifting one tenant to put in another. But where there were a large number they could expect them to insist upon landlords providing large farms to cut up into small ones. So that the Council was not to be blamed so far as those parishes were con- cerned, where there were few applications. In Burton, Llangwm, and Rosemajket they had two landlords, Sir Owen Scourfield and IVI r. Lort Phillips, who came forward readily to see what they could do. Sir Owen. Scourfield was ready to sell them Ashdale, and they had re- ceived the consent of the Board of Agriculture to borrow P.1,800 to buy that. He hoped at their next meeting they would apply for leave to the Local Government Board accordingly. He hoped the farm would very soon be divi- ded amongst half a dozen small holders. Then there was a farm near Llangwm, which Mr. Lort Phillips was willing to let to them for Ll 5s. per acre, and he had no doubt terms would be come to so that it could be taken over next Michelmas. They were also offered Big House Farm by Mr. Lort Phillips, and were rapidly coming to terms as to the letting of that. Ashdale was the only land offered to them on sale. There was glebe land close to Rosemarket belonging to the Vicarage, but they were not getting on very fast with the Vicar. (Laughter). In the north of Llangwm parish nearly all the land was already divided into small holdings, and there was only ten acres available. If that was not taken up for allot- ments they would, he hoped, get it for small holdings. Then they approached Sir Owen with regard to Burton, and Sir Owen said, Let me have the money for Ashdale first." —(laughter)—and there was something in that. He had no doubt Lord Cawdor, when he pro- perly urfderstood the demand, would do ins best to meet it., He thought they would be able by voluntary offers to satisfy the appli- cants in those three parishes. If they did have difficulty, well then there was no doubt that the Board f>f Agriculture would strengthen their hands in getting the land from the few people who could give it, because nearly all the land in the three parishes was held by Mr. Lort Phillips, Sir Owen Scourfield, Lord Cawdor, and Mr. Harcourt Powell. As to allot- ments, the committee were considering whether they could apportion for that purpose some of the land they had acquired for small hold- ings, and there was no one whose case had ex- cited more sympathy throughout the county than that of Mr. Clark, and none that would be received more sympathetically by the com- mittee. Mr. Clark said he was thankful for that ex. planation. In reply to Mr. Roch. Mr. Clark said the Parish Council had done its best to obtain allotments, and he had himself appealed to the Board of Agriculture, but without success. Mr. Roch asked Mr. Clark to supply him with particulars, and he would see what he could do. It was the intention that this Act was to be worked. Mr. Clark said he would forward particulars,

0 FISHGUARD Conservative Concert.-A largely attended con- cert was held under the auspices of the local Conservative party in the Commercial lintel on Tuesday evening, when Mr. J. C. Yorke, J.P., presided, being supported by Mr. Birt, who re- cently met the Rev. D. P. David in public de- bate in the Temperance Hall. Matters of organisation were discussed in detail, and re- ferences were made to the project for erecting a ( O'lser'. ative Club on land generously offered for the pu-rpose by Mr. Yyrke. Subsequently, a capital concert program ma was submitted by capable artistes, and in exceedingly enjoyable evening was spent by all participating. Chri;.trnastide.—The Yuletide season was celebrated in time-honoured fashion ths year, and was characterised by a marked temporary change in the character of the local popula- tion, a large proportion of the English element flocking across the border of their Mother Land, their places being taken by sons and daughters of the Principality, who returned to the scenes of their youth in order to spend the festive season around the family hearth. The weather was typical of the ideal, and the locality escaped, until the Monday, the mantle of snow which covered the greater part of the adjacent country. Dryness wa the predomi- nant climatic condition, whilst at times periods fcof bright, warm sunshine were experienced. Th<? only eveiiing gathering on Christmas Day took place s.t Hermon Chapel, where a crowded auditory assembled, under the presidency of Mr. 0. D. Jones, for the' purpose of listening to a lecture, by the esteemed pastor (Rev. Dan D:lvies),WrlJ3e carefully composed remarks constituted a rich and intellectual treat. On Boxing iiTght a high-class concert programme was submitted to a fair attendance, which had assembled in the Tabernacle Vestry. Snow commenced to fall at about two o'clock on Monday afternoon, and, a hard frost setting in, the streets assumed in the evening a glacial state, which rendered locomotion ex- ceedingly difficult. Several somewhat nasty accidents resulted -in consequence, one being to Mr. W. T. Walters, the genial manager of the London and Provincial Bank, who slipped and feU neavily in the Square on Tuesday morning.

SPITTAL- The annual children's entertainment took place in the above schoolroom on Christmas live. The scholars, assisted by the teachers and a few of the older scholars, went through the very appropriate cantata, "Santa Qlaus is coming," and towards the end of the cantata Santa appeared with his bag of toys, etc. Part II. consisted of school songs, recitations, etc., and a pianoforte solo by Miss Gwladys Williams which was much appreciated. Miss C. Williams kindly undertook the duties of accompanist throughout the evening, and great credit is due to her for the very able way in which she ac- companied their children in their solos and throughout the cantata. The school (-i-i- prettily decorated for the occasion, and the room was well filled with an audience wno listened very attentively, and who, we feel sure, spent a very enjoyable and pleasant evening. The children's tea was provided for them in the schoolroom on Monday, but owing to the unfortunate change in the weather they were not all present. The Rev. W. H. A. Walters made a few remarks to the children which caused much fun and laughter.

LLANDIL0. Sunday School Meeting.—The usual Christ- mast meeting of the. Llandilo and Tabernacle Sunday Schools was held this year at Llandilo, commencing at 1.30 p.m. The day turned out beautifully fine, and the schools came together in fairly good numbers. Prayer was offered by the Rev. D. Williams (pastor). The Llandilo children sang, "Ymlaen dros Iesu," and "Fe dora y Wawr," and recited a catechism on "The word of God." The adults recited Heb- rews I, and sang an anthem, "Gwyn eu byd y bobl"c,onducted by Mr. Arthur Melchoir. The Tabernacle children recited a catechism on "Adam and Eve." "Cain and Abel," etc., and sang two tunes "Filwyr Seion," and "Stand up, stand up for Jesus," led by Mr. E. H. Phillips. The lesson of the adults was Philip- ians II. An anthem was also rendered, "0 Genwch i'r Arglwydd," under the leadership of Mr. D. Williams. Both schools were questioned by the Rev. D. Williams. In the evening a "Cwrdd Canu" was held. The Rev. D. Williams presided, and Mr. John Jenkins, Hafod-ddu, commenced. Mr. J. R. Jones, Mynachlogddu Council School, was conductor and, as could be expected, he went through his work in a most efficient and masterly manner, and gave some very valuable instruction, and suggestions to the local leaders, which we hope they will not forget, for wa are thoroughly convinced that if they were carried out tile congregational I singing would very much improve. Eight tunes from "Y Caniedydd," as well as "Dyfed" and "Penybryn" were sung, and a most interesting address was delivered by Mr. John Jenkins. There was a large audience and the singing was very good.

Eisteddfod at Cemaes. On Christmas evening the annual eisteddfod held at Penuel Cemaes Baptist Chapel passed off very successfully. The advertised chair- man, Mr D G Griffiths,C.C., Henllys, was ab- sent through indisposition, and his place was ably taken by Mr W J Williams, solicitor, Cardigan. The adjudicators were Mr J Evans L.T.S.C., Fishguard, and the Rev D Bassett, Penparc. Mr G J Griffiths, Council School, Eglwyswrw, conducted and he got through the long programme very expeditiously and maintained splendid order right through the meeting. The following is a list of awards: Children's recitation Miss Mary Thomas, Cefn, Cilgerran. Children's solo—" Cyfaill plant bychain," Miss A M Jenkins, Pencwm, Eglwyswrw. Rendering on the accordeon.—" Dring i fyny," (5 competitors), Master S E Griffiths, Awenfryn. Essay for children.—" Y Gwanwyn," Miss Dorothy Bowen, Bryncemaes. Soprano solo. "0 Rhowch i mi bregeth Gymraeg." (4 competitors), Miss Lizzie George, Croesyforwyn. Speech on William Carey." Mr Morris James, Penpedwast. Solo for novices.—"Y bachgen ffarwelio d d a'i wlad,' (6 competitors) Mr J Michael, Cilger- ran. Solo for those over 50. — Sandon," Mr W Davies, Pontvcwm, Velindre. Essay on Joseph."—Mr W George, Croes- fraith, Blaenftos. Baritone Solo. Yr Ornest," (8 competitors) prize divided between Messrs Sam Davies, Bronivion, Beulah, and D James,Ffynongrippil, Boncath. Stanzas. Yr haul yn rnachlud." (io com- petitors), Meudwv'r Frenni." Quartette.—" Ti wyddost beth ddywed fv nghalon" (5 parties.) prize divided between Misses Amy and Lily Griffiths, Awenfryn Messrs D and L M James, Ffynonsrippil, and Misses Gwen Davies, Trip Ella Williams, Pen- ralltddu, and Messrs Asa and Tom George. A second prize given by the adjudicator was awarded Mr Caleb Evans, Cefn, and, party. Englynion. Llythyr-gludyild." Prize divided between Mr Harry Lewis, Eglwyswrw, and Mr T Phillips, Rosebush. Tenor Solo.—"O'r niwl i'r nef" (10 compe- titors). Mr 1 Jt.'r.es, Tvgwynbach, Verwig. Welsh dictation (9 competitors)—Mr T Mor- ris, Penralltyganide, Duett.— Y-ddeilen ar yr afon," Misses Amy and Lily Griffiths. Awenfryn. Trio. Mae Fioia Messrs Asa George, Ffyrioncoranau Tom George, Bvvlchmelyn and J Michael, Cilgerran. Champion sulu. ^open)—Mr J Davies, Eronlas, Blaenporth. Recitation.—" Y Danchwa," (Glynfab), Mr T Morris, Penralitygardde. Best programme loi a local Eisteddfod— Mr W N Llovd, PeaLin. Nevern. Drawitlg.Nic W G Gwyan, Llwyngoras. Octette.—" Y i")i.ocieuyn olai" Three parties competed, and the prize was taken by Glanrhyd party conducted by Mr T Morris, Penrallty- gardde. The vocal competitions were keenly contested and Mr Evans made a very favourable impres- sion with his precise instructive comments c, ai.d all his awasds gave complete satisfaction. Mr Basset also discharged his duties with his usual ability. The chapel was packed to over- flowing, and perfect oider and good humour prevailed, and Mr Williams, in replying to the vote of thanks warmly complimented 11 the audience on its behavior. The prize for the champion solo was given by Mr B Havard, Crug- iau, and it attracted vucalists of hi--I-i merit from a good distance. The secretary and treasurer were Mr b J Davies, Trellyffaint, and Mr J Rees, Trefwrdan.

Hunting Appointments. THE PEMBROKESHIRE IIOUaDS I Will meet (Hunt Week), Mondav 4, New Inn, Rosebush; Wedne.-Ojy 6th, Wil'iamston; Fri- day, 8th, Cainrose. t .-ch day at 11 a.m.

» ROCH. A social tea and service. of sorg were held here on Christmas Day in connection with the Sunday School. As is customary on this occa- sion, all the members of the Church and con- gregation were invitd to the tea. A large num- ber accepted the invitation, and together with the scholars and teachers, partook of a sub- stantial repast. The tables were presided over by the following ladies; viz:—Miss M. Owen, Miss M. E. Bevan, Miss Jenkins, Miss A. Davies assisted by Mrs. W. H. Davies, Mrs. A. Wil- liams, Miss M. Rees, Miss M. A. Thomas, and; Mrs. M. John. Mrs. Dinah Evans made the tea,, and Miss Nellie Edwards kindly provided sweets for the children. The chapel was taste- fully decorated for the occasion by young people of the Sunday School under the direc- tion of the Misses Owen, Bramble. The gener- al arrangements for the tea were in the haW.3 of Mr. George Owen. the Sunday School tri surer, and were carried out with evident sue-, cess. After tea a service of song, entitled "The. Way to Heaven," was given by the Sunday School choir, under the leadership of Mr. W. H. Davies. Miss M. E. Bevan acted as accom- panist, and the Rev. W. J. Evans, pastor, pre- sided. The whole of the interesting story was: recited by the scholars in a praiseworthy man- ner. The music, consisting of chorusses, quar- tettes, duetts, and solos, was rendered exceed- ingly well, reflecting great credit on Mr. Davies, who on this occasion made his first appearance as choir leader. The usual votes of thanks were accorded at the close of the meeting, and on leaving many friends testified to the plea- sure and profit they had derived from the service.

CLYNDERWEN. The splendid success of the Annual Show this year ha caused general congratulation all: round. The weather was all that couJd "ave been wished for and everything passed off smartly and in good time. üS usual there were disappointments among the exhibitors,, but generally speaking the awards were con- sidered very satisfactory, and those who missed, taking a prize gained useful experience for future guidance. Morning service was also held in the Llan. dissilio Parish Church, and in the evening a very pleasant entertainment was held in the Parish Hall, when the vicar, the Rev. 0. J- Thomas, delivered an. interesting lecture on the Birth and Life of Christ, accompanied I-viti lime light views of different scenes in the Holy Land, shown by Mr. Ivan Davies. Llandissilio. Suitable selections of gb es, carols, etc., were well rendered at interv, by members of the choir. The Sunday School ei-tertainment at Blaen- conin was well arranged this year and at ,tracted a very crowded house. Tea v- vided during the early part of the evening tor all comers, and at 5.30 p.m. the intellectual feast of good things commenced, and lasted for nearly four hours. Mr. James Lewis, one o- the Blaenconin boys, now a student in Cardu College, aced as conductor and the prograium I' was a long and wA arranged one, eonsibtm of glees, quartettes, solos, recitations, dialogue, etc. The recitation and solos by the childre were exceedingly well rendered, reflecting muc j credit on these who must have spent mu< « time and good taste in training them so wej The list would be a long one to name all wh were worthy of special notice; therefore a fe, must siits-e. The" conductors of the glee class, did their part in good form, including Mi- Thomas, i,adieq Choir, Mr. Albert Thomn. Mr. Henry Davies, and Mr. Morris Owen. Th dialogue <1:1 the saving and nurs.ng oF Mbse proved a sp-seially instructing item by 3lb Maggie Harries (as "Mother"), and party.

Smoking Concert.—A successful smoking con- cert was held at the Pembroke Dock Conserva- tive CXtb on Saturday evening, when Mr. T. Browtt, of Kingswood, presided over a fair attendance. A glee party consisting of Messrs. J. Thomas, G. Davies, T. Allen, T. Luly, H. Greenland and h. Jone's sang several glee? including "Carnival," "Simple Simon," and j "Tum, the Piper's Son." Mr. T. Owen sang "The Diver." and as an encore "The Bugler," I whilst Mr. G. Routledge gave "Old King 0001." Songs were also given by Mr. T. Alien, H. Fielder, Mr. L. Barnes, and Mr. Qc^enden, the latter singing "The Hat Trick," and "Under the Sour Apple Tree," whilst Mr. G. Davies recited "The Revenge." Mr. Brown had to leave about 10 o'clock, aa-J for the rest o-f the evening Mr. II. G. Trus-cextt occupied the chair. Proceedings concluded with a vote of thanks to the artistes, moved by -Sir. J. Brown Queen's Theatre.—Mr. Harry Starr, the well- known comedian, will visit the above theatre next week with his successful musical plays. The first three nights of the week "Otto the Outcast" will be the attraction, a play dealing with Vidocq, the great French chief and detec- tive. The piece is full of sensations, but is also enlivened with much genuine humour. The dialogue is bright,' the repartee sparkling, the impersonations of Napoleon 1st and Lord Ne!s<?S5, the change from one character to the other^being accomplished in 30 seconds. faring the last hree nights of the week that success- ful play "Carl, the Clockmaker" will be pre- sented, Mr. Starr appearing in the title role. l "Catl, the Clockmaker" is one of those delight- ful musical dramas 'full of fun and frolic, and yet containing a deeper meaning, as those who follow it attentively will notice. 'Free from vulgarity, yet withal amusing, the most fastid- ious could find nothing from the rise to the fall of the curtain on the last act to offend their susceptibilities. We have no 'doubt large and appreciative audiences will be the .rule at the theatre during this engagement. Presentation to the Rev. J. Titus.—On Mon- day evening, at St. Patrick's -Sunday School, a very interesting presentation took place. Not. I withstanding the inclement weather that pre- vailed a fairly large number of friends of tdt. 'led a rev. gentleman were present. The presenta- tion was performed by-Mrs. George, of Pennar, the first founder of the Sunday School class at that church, and the oldest Sunday School teacher. Mrs. George said that they had all gathered there to show their deep regret at -losing such a close friend. She wished that he would have long life and prosperity with it. She then said it gave her great plea- sure in handing to the .Rev. J. Titus a. silver I sugar basin, which was given by the members of the church in appreciation 01 the services he had rendered. The recipient responded I with a few brief remarks, in which he thanked them one and all for the kind wishes they had bestowed upon him. After the presenta- tion a social evening was spent. The Rev. J. Titus is leaving the town shortly, and he preached his farewell sermon on Sunday last. He takes up his new duties at Llandovery. Christmas Day Drunks.—At Pembroke Dock Police Court on Boxiug Day, before Mr. S. B. Sketch i<in the chair), Messvs.J. Hutchings, J. Lawrence, and W. Angel, Mhomas Lewis, a labourer, of Llanelly, was charged with being drunk and disorderly in Military Road, Pennar, the previous day. The case was proved by .C. Warlow, andi t appeared that defendant also used very obscene language.—He was sentenced to a month's imprisonment without the option of a fine.-Charles Turner,, an old man of no fixed abode, was charged with being drunk and disorderly on Christmas Day.—He pleaded not guilty.—P.C. PhI-llips said that he found the accused in the gutter in Laws-street helplessly drunk. He also used some most offensive language to some young girls.—Defendant said that he was trying to climb the bank at the top of Laws-street, when the constable "rushed him." before he had time to say a word. He was sober enough, but when a man came be- hind and rushed him, it made him excited. He might have let out an odd word or two in the excitement.-He was sentenced to three weeks hard labour. The Chairman remarked that he was sure too number of tramps about the place was a perfect nuisance. There were a number about his neighbourhood the prev- ious day and he was sorry there was no one there to lock them up. The place was infested with them, and they were a perfect nuisance.— David McEvan, -3, 'boiler-maker, pleaded guilty to a charge of being drunk and disorderly in Bush Street that morning.—P.C. Rowlands spoke to finding defendant in Bush Street at 1.30 a.m. He was very drunk and used very bad language. Ho refused to go home quietly, so witness took'him to the police-station. De- fendant said that Jfre was-sorry, but he didn't remember anything.—The Chairman expressed his regret at seeing such a respectable-looking young man there on such a charge, which he said was disgraceful. The Magistrates' how- ever, hoped that he would take the matter to heart. He would be dealt with leniently, and would be fined 5s.. and 4s. 6d. costs.—The Chairman also repressed the view that the constable had acted properly in arresting the man.