The Pembroke County Guardian and Cardigan Reporter

JSirtbs—/IDariraaes—Deaths. Marriage Notices are charged 2s. 6d. per in- sertion. Births and Deaths notices are charged 2s. per insertion. In each case payment to accompany the order. MARRIAGE. JONES—HARRIES.—January 23rd, at Llan- rian Parish Church. Mr. Hugh Jones, Porth- gain. to Annie, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Harries, Sunny Side, Porthgain. DEATH. NARES.—On Wednesday, January 20th, 1909, suddenly of syncope, at 6. Croft, Tenby, Margaret Emily, beloved wife of Rev. Owen Alexander Nares, and daughter of the late Dr. Llewellin, Dean of St. David's, aged 75. No flowers by request.

GENERAL SERVANT wanted immediately, country girl preferred.—Apply, Mrs. Fred W. Lewis, Bryn-y-Garn, Haverfordwest. 25 For Chronic Chest Complaints, Woods' Great Peppermint Cure, Is lid., 2s. 9d.

"ø8J1 HAVERFuhDWESr PItE CiiKR F R fcX; SUNDAY. St. Mary's.—8 a.m., 11 a.m., and 6 p.m., Rev. Leonard Star from China,; 3 p.m. service for men. fit. Thomas—11 a.m., and 6 p.m., Veti. Arch. Hilbers. St. Martin's—11 a.m. and b ¡I.m., Rev. A. Baring-Gould. Prendergast.—8 a.m., 11 am., ead 6 p.m., Rev. D. Akrill Jones, rector. Uzmaston.—11 a.m. and &30 p.m., Rev. John Phillips, rector. Ofctholic—11 a.m. and 6 p.m.. Rev. Father Woolfrey. Bethesda-ll a.m. and 6 p.m., Rev. A. Fuller Mills. Carmarthen. Hill Park (Baptist).—11.30 a.m. and 6 p.m., lWv. John Jenkins, pastor. Albany.—11 a.m. and 6 p.m., Rev. 'Owen Jacobs, pastor. The Ttiberiiicld (Congrega1 ional.)—11 a.m., and 6 p.m., Rev. Nicholson Jones, paster. Bbonezer (C.M.).—10.30 and 6 p.m., Rev. W. Mendus, pastor. MoTavian.-ila .m. and 6 p.m., Aev. S. L. ■GaKfioT, pastor.

NOTES AND COMMENTS. From a report in another column it will be seen that the Town Council are energetically taking up the question of providing a number of workmen's dwellings. In these efforts they will receive the hearty approval of the vast majority of the townspeople. We understand the.Council can definitely count upon obtaining the plot of ground between the Fishguard and Cardigan Roads close to the cottages. This will permit of houses being erected facing both -roads, and it is the intention of the Committee to build here a superior class of artizan dwell- ings, with bathroom and every convenience, and letting at about £12. It is proposed, if the site along City Road can be acquired, to erect a cheaper dwelling, renting at i29 to £ 10. We can only hope that the Council will be able to overcome any difficulties they may meet "with, and push their scheme to a successful is. sue at an early date. — By this means and steadfastly adhereing to their policy of improving the sanitary condition of the existing house property the Council will do much to improve the housing accommoda- tion'of the town. At present this is little less than a disgrace. As Dr. Henry Owen says the town is an old one, but that is no reason for perpetuating the old insanitary methods. The measures adopted by the Sanitary Inspector, with the approval of the Council, have been put into operation none too soon. We hope the authorities will allow nothing to turn them aside from a duty too long neglected. The con- dition of the houses has been and still is in classes healthier and purer. These steps and the Council deserve every support in their efforts to make the dwellings of the poorer class healthier and purerer. These steps and the building of new houses will compel other owners to improve their property, in order to retain their tenants. The Town Council have now issued their offi- cial report of the recent fire. Although we were led to expect emphatic contradictions of the newspaper versions of the water difficulty, we see that the official report confirms the journal- istic one in all essential particulars. It states that not more than 20 minutes elapsed from the time the Brigade were ready to the coming on of the water. That is exactly the time we gave. The report goes on to say "The pres- sure at first was small but increased rapidly." That is a truly delightful way of getting out of an awkward fix. There is always safety in generalities. It would be interesting to know what the Fire Brigade Committee understand by "increased rapidly." As they appear unable, or unwilling, to descend to vulgar details we can only repeat what we stated before, based upon the record made at the time by our repre- sentative. We assert most emphatically that the "increased rapidly," translated into actual fatts, occupied just about 20 minutes—before there was anything like an adequate pressure of water. The Town Council may quibble as much as they please but there is no going behind the one ugly lact that practically 40 minutes elapsed from the time the Brigade were ready until there was a sufficient force of water to cope with a fire. And we will venture to assert that the "remedies" now proposed by the Council will not materially reduce this margin at any future outbreak. The first twenty minutes will always be consumed by rousing the waterman, the turning on of the water, and the travelling of the water through the pipes to the required spot; the next 20 minutes will go by before the mains can be locked off below the outbreak and a full pressure secured. Five minutes or so of these 4U may possibly be saved, and the record broken! --rrs— But why not face the situation candidly and honestly instead of instituting two-penny-half- penny measures that will fail at the very next test? What do the ratepayers think about all this ? Are they content to retire to bed every night with the knowledge that if a fire breaks out, some 40 minutes must elapse after the ar- rival of the Brigade before a proper supply of water can be reckoned on ?—not to mention the time taken in giving the alarm! It is a matter for keen regret that our Civic Fathers are in this matter endeavouring to lull both themselves and the public into a false security. We much fear the awakening will some day be a rude one. We are asked to announce that Dew Street Infants School will re-open on Monday next, after having it sanitary condition thoroughly overhauled to the satisfaction of the Medical Officer of Health. There were rumours about the town thatt he outbreak of diphtheria started at this school, but there are strong reasons for doubting this because the first child that fell ill did not attend Dew St. School. The large family living next door to the school have entirely es- caped the epidemic and we are informed there is not a single case in the street. -V"- Excise Appointment.—We learn that Mr. Mc- Lean, of Glasgow, has been appointed to suc- ceed Mr. Hewitt as excise officer for the Haver- fordwest, Fishguard, and Milford district. Police Court.—At the Shire Hall on Wednes- day morning, before the Mayor (Mr. Isaiah Rey- nolds). John Birmingham, of Neyland, was sum- moned for being drunk and disorderly on the previous night.—P.C. Bassett proved the case. Defendant was fined 10s. and costs, or seven .days' imprisonment. He chose the alternative. Pembrokeshire and Haferfordwest Fanciers Society.—Members Dog Shov&-The annual meeting of the above Society will be held at the Coffee Tavern on Tuesday evening, February 2nd., at 8 o'clock sharp, when it is hoped that every possible member will make an effort to- attend, as there is a great amount of business to be done. Agenda: Election of officers for the enusing year; fix date of show; revise the rules and classification; appoint judges; enrol new members, etc., etc. All persons likely to become members are invited to attend.—S. Bowler, hon. sec. Golf Club.—Lady Scourfield having kindly presented a Silver Challenge Cup for competi- tion by the lady members of the Club, the first qualifying match was played on the Race- couse on Tuesday, the 19th inst.. when Miss Parkinson returning a score of 112-45-67, be- came the holder for the ensuing month.—A monthly competition was commenced on Thurs- day last, the 21st inst., for a prize given by Mr. W. Howell Walters, and will be continued every third Thursday in each month—bogey and approach and putting competitions alternately. On Thursday there wer,) eight competitors, Mr. Robinson winning the Bogey Competition with three holes up. Conference of Sunday School Teachers.- A conference of Sunday School teachers was held in the Ebanezer Schoolroom on Tuesday even- ing when there was a fairly large number pre- sent. After tea had been provided a meeting was held, when owing to the absence of the secretaries of the Sunday School Union, Rev. Owen Jacobs, Mr. Sidney J. Rees, and Rev. S. L. Connor presided. An interesting and in- structive address on "Modern methods in the Sunday Schools" was delivered by Mr. J. J. Williams, of Carmarthen, and questions were invited and answered. At the close the Chair- man proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Mr. Williams, which was seconded by Mr. W. E, Morse, supported by Mr. John Morgan, and carried. Rev. E. Nicholson Jones also proposed a vote of thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Mendus, and other members of the Church for providing the tea. St. Mary's Church.—The services at St. Church on Sunday will be conducted by the Rev. Leonard Star from China, who will also deliver an address to men at 3 p.m. Wedding.—A quiet wedding took place at Uzmaston Church on Tuesday morning, when the contracting parties were Mr. B. W. Clark, grocer, Cartlett, and Miss Mary D. Jones, young- est daughter of Mr. George Jones, auctioneer, Old Bridge. The ceremony was performed by the Rev. A. Baring-Gould, assisted by the Rev. John Phillips. Forthcoming Events.—The St. Mary's Barish Tea and Entertainment will be held on Shrove Tuesday, February 23rd. In the afternoon tea will be on the tables from 4 p.m' and a "musi- cal wedding" competition will be held for which prizes will be given. In the evening an entertainment will be given by the String Band of the Lst Welsh Regiment. A grand pro- gramme has been arranged. Social and Dance at St. Martins—What proved to be the most successful dance of the season was held at St. Martins Hall last night, when there were nearly 100 ladies and gentlemen pre- sent. The dance was entirely arranged by Miss Alice Skinner in aid of the St. Martins Church Funds. Dancing was kept up until 12.30 a.m., and Miss N. Lewis presided at the piano. Dur- ing the evening refreshments were served under the direction of Mr. H. J. P. Thomas, and Mrs. and Miss Rogers. New Choir Formed.—We understand that a choir under the leadership of Mr. T. G. Mathias will be entered for the Male Voice competition at the forthcoming Eisteddfod at Whitsun. A meeting of the choir was held in the Tabernacle Schoolroom on Thursday of last week, when Mr E. Phillips presided, and a committee of the following gentlemen was constituted: Messrs. W. Jones, Barn Street; G. A. Watkins, E. Phillips, S. Rogers, and E. Griffiths. Messrs Charles Edwards and W. Gibbon kindly under- took to do the secretarial work. Girls' Friendly Society.—A meeting of the local branches of the Girls' Friendly Society was held in St. Mary's Schoolroom on Thursday evening, when there was a large attendance of members and associates. After a sumptuous tea had been provided, an instructive and thor- oughly enjoyed lecture was delivered by Miss Samson (Scotchwell) on the "Work of the G.F.S. in India." The lecture was illustrated by lime- light views, the lantern being manipulated by Mr. David Rees, Bridge Street. At the close votes of thanks to Miss Samson and Mr. Rees were proposed by the vicar, Rev. J. H. Davies, and seconded by Mrs. John James, and warmly received. Treat for Workhouse Inm:1.ies.-Miss Ada Thomas provided the Workhouse inmates with a rich treat on Wednesday afternoon, when there was an attendance of between 160 and 170 persons. An excellent tea was provided and the following ladies and gentlemen helped at the tables:—Miss Ada Thomas, Rev. and Mrs. Nicholson Jones, Mrs. Jacobs, Mrs. Mendus, Mrs. Isaiah Reynolds, Mrs. Webb Bowen, Mrs. Sidney Davies, Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Dawkins, Mrs. D. Rees, Mrs. Jane and Mary Phillips, Miss Jane Lloyd and Miss Reynolds. After the tea an enjoyable entertainment was given by the Camrose and Nolton Glee Party, under the able leadership of Mr. C. Rees, Dudwell, who also sung in the sick wards. Mrs. I. Reynolds acted as accompanist. At the conclusion a vote of thanks to Miss Ada Thomas, proposed by Mr. S. W. Dawkins, and seconded by Mr. Hall, was received with acclamation. Pembrokeshire Field Trials.—On Saturday af- ternoon the annual meeting of the Pembroke- shire Field Trial Club was held at the Mariners Hotel, when Lord Kensington was re-appointed President and the following vice presidents:— Sir Owen Scourfield, Mr. H. E. E. Philipps, Pic- ton Castle; Mr. Barclay Walker, Mr. Bowen, Llwyngwair; Mr. J. C. Harford, Falcondale; Mr. R. Chambers, Fishguard; Mr. E. D. Jones, Fishguard, and Mr. F. Lort Phillips. The com- mittee was appointed as follows:—Mr. Owen Williams (chairman), Mr. T. H. Rule Owen (vice-chairman), Mr. F. W. Lewis, Mr. W. T. S. Tombs, Mr. Victor Higgon, Mr. C. P. Saunders, Mr. W. Howell Walters, and Mr. Marlay Sam- ,son. Mr. Francis D. Phillips was re-appointed secretary, and Mr. Phillips, Lloyd's Bank, Fish- guard, treasurer. It was decided that the next trials should be held on April 20 and 21st., the place of venue to be arranged at the next meet- ing. Boys' Brigade.—Owing to the number of bri- gade boys who are employed as errand boys and otherwise, which prevent them from at- tending the 6.30 p.m. drill. Sergt.-Major Pearce now proposes altering the hours of parade from 6.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. for both winter and sum- mer. The winter drills will be held in the Up- per Corn Market, and the summer drills on St. Thomas Green. The winter will be devoted to physical drill and miniature Tifle shooting, and the summer into route marching into the country, scouting, skirmishing, and other healthful exercise which cannot be had in the sltreers. SergJ,-Major Pearce will feel very- grateful to the employers of 'the boys if they will kindly help him in this good work by al- lowing the boys off in time to attend the parades which are only one evening a week (Mondays). He has every confidence of the sympathy and support of all who are interested in the brigade and employers of the boys. Bv the above alteration of drill hours, boys will be able to attend more regularly and others will be able to join who could not do so before. The first parade under the new order will take place at 7.30 p.m. on Monday next, 1st Febru- ary, when all members of the Brigade are ex- pected to attend. Baptist Foreign Missions.—On Sunday last special services in connection with the Haver- fordwe^f< (Auxiliary of ftihe Baptist Foreign Missions were held in Bethesda and Hill Park Chapels, when the deputation was the Rev. R. Lanyon Jennings, of Wathen Station, Congo, who delivered interesting addresses on Mission- ary work in Hill Park in the morning and in the evening at Bethesda. There were large at- tendances at both services and in the afternoon Mr. Jennings conducted a children's service at Bethesda, when he gave an instructive account of missionary work on the Congo Tiver.—On Monday evening there was a fairly large at- tendance at a meeting in Hill Park Chapel. when the mayor (Mr. Isaliah Reynolds) presided and was supported by the Revs. Owen D. Campbell, John Jenkins, S. L. Connor, W. Men- dus, Mr. A. B. Williams, and the deputation (Rev. R. L. Jennings). The Chairman gave an interesting address on the great need and work of the Baptist Missionary Society and stated that Pembrokeshire Baptists contributed £500 per annum to the foreign missions. That worked out at lid. per member for the county; but the Haverfordwest Baptist Churches contri- buted at the rate of nearly 3s. per member, and excluding the large donations it represented Is. 6d. per member. The Rev. Lanyon Jennings followed with an address in which he made an earnest appeal on behalf of the Missionary work. Concert at St. Martin's Hall.—There was an excellent attendance at the St. Martin's Hall on Wednesday evening, when a, concert, was held for the benefit of Messrs Ben Davies, J. t Wil- liams and Jack Murphv. The hall had been kindly lent by the Rev. A. Baring-Gould, who presided during the evening. The programme, which was chiefly arranged by Mr. Ben Davies, was of a humorous character and delighted the audience, who demanded a number of encores. The artistes rendered their pieces in excellent style, and our local comedians, quite "brought down the house." The duties of accompanist were successfully carried out by Mr. J. D. Jones The items were as follows:—Song, "My Welsh Clara," Mr. Francis Morris; song, "The Village Blacksmith," Mr. Willie James; solo. Miss Ag- nes Phillips; rolo, "The old rustic bridee," MJss Annie James: comic song. "The corn began to ,shoot," Mr. George Murnhy; banjo and man- dolin duet, Messrs. W. Francis and R. Rich- ards; comic song. "Serving them all alike." Mr. Arthur Sullivan; song, "If those lips," Mr. Harry Morgan; song, "There's a sob in every breeze." Mr. Jack Murphy; song, "My fire fly, Miss Agnes Phillips; humorous song, "The taximeter car," Mr. Francis Morris. Part II— Solo, "Call me back Again," Miss Annie James; song. "Pardon came too late." Mr. Willie James; Mouthorgan and Clappers duet. Messrs Sidney and Tom Davies; comic song, "Oh. oh," Mr. George Murphy; song, Mr. Jack Murphy: comic song. "Wait till the work comes round," Mr. A. Sullivan; humorous song, "Wait till I come Home." Mr. Harry Morgan; song, "In the Vallev." Mr. Alec Rogers; song, March to Pretoria Mr. W. James; duet. "Walker wilkod away," Bros. Murphy: duet, "Holy. City," Messrs Alec Rogers and W. James; comic song, "At the Football Match," Mr. Francis Morris At the conclusion Mr. Jack Williams thanked the audience for their kind patronage. ■ft

THE PEMBROKESHIRE HOUNDS The Pembrokeshire Hounds will meet on Mondav. February 1st, Scolton; on Wednesday, 3rd, Cillefawr; Friday, 5th, Haroldston Rums; each day at 11 a.m.

I HAVERFORDWEST CHARITIES. MEETING OF THE NEW TRUSTEES OF VAWER'S CHARITY. On Monday the newly constituted body charged with the administration of Vawer's Charity met for the first time at the Council Chamber, Haverfordwest, when the trustees present were:—Messrs. Edward Eaton Evans, Isaiah Reynolds (mayor). H. J. E. Price, J. H. Bishop, T. H. Thomas, F. P. Green, and Hugh J. P. Thomas. Mr. Joseph Thomas wrote re- gretting his inability to be present. Mr. Eaton Evans was elected chairman, Mr. J. W. Phillips clerk, and Mr. T. Rule Owen treasurer. A sub-committee consisting of the Chairman, the Mayor, Mr. Hugh Thomas, was appointed to draw up rules and regulations for the adminis- tration of the new scheme. The financial statement showed that there were not sufficient funds available to create more pensioners at the present time. It was reported that at present there were nine pen- sioners or "black coats" receiving 5s. a week. The total income of the charity amounted to £150, and there was paid out in pensions Ell7 per annum. The Chairman explained the provisions of the new scheme and how the charity was for the relief of poor and decayed freemen of the town. He said that in future it would be ne- cessary for the trustees to invite applications by public advertisement, when ever they decided to make a "black coat," and all property must be let open by competition. Reference was made to the fact that a number of "black coats" now received, an old age pen- sion, and it was suggested that in future the Trustees should consider the advisability of awarding pensions to those who have been 'in- valided or incapacitated and who have no im- mediate pension for qualifying for an old ago pension. But it was understood that the Trustees had no intention of interfering with the present recipients. It was decided that this matter should come up for further considera- tion at a future meeting. It was resolved that the meetings of the Trus- tees should be open to the press.

O FOOTBALL. HAVERFORDWEST v. MILFORD. A match was played on the Bridge Meadow yesterday afternoon between the Haverford- west and Milford Rugby Clubs, when the teams lined out as follows. Haverfordwest.—S. Watkins; G. Thomas H. Edwards. W. H. Thomas and B. Davies: E. Williams and J. Morse; B. Harries, B. Rees. E. Holt. A. Wil- liams, R. Summers. J. D. Jones, J. Nicholas, and T. Rpgers.—Milford—Huggins; Caisley, Hitchings, Wales, Harries, Morton, and Lunsdain; Hunt. Palmer. White, Caisley, Beck- ett, Rogers, Phillips, and Field. Mr. Richard Evans officiated as referee. From the start the Haverfordwest pack began to press, but the Milford defence was sound, and play soon be- came even. Throughout the first half play con- tinued even, each side pressing at times, but although Haverfordwest reached the line on one occasion, there was no score. In the second half the home pack were slightly superior, and some splendid dashes were made by the for- wards in which W. H. Thomas was prominent. The Milford team did some good passing, but the homesters were the faster side, and Milford rarely appeared likely to score. An exciting tussle was taking place on the visitors' line when the whistle blew for time, the game resulting in a pointless draw. ST. MARY'S v. PEMBROKE DOCK ROVERS. The St. Mary's Institute team added another to their long list of successes on Thursday after- noon when they defeated the Pembroke Dock Rovers by 5 goals to nil. The St. Mary's team comprised of the following: R. Davies; R. Thomas and M. Marries (captain); Beckley, L. Herbert and P. Lucas; W. Roberts, S. Garrett, E. Baggott, B. Farrow and James. Mr. L. H. Ellis officiated as referee. The visiting team in- cluded a few sailors off H.M.S. Defence, at Pembroke Dock. From the first the homesters began to press and all through the game kept play in their opponents' quarters. At half time the score was two goals to nil in favour of the Institute. After the re-start St. Mary's con- tinued to press and although the visiting for- wards, led by Mitchell made some good attempts to break away the Institute held their own and finally won by five goals to nil. For the In- stitute the goals were scored by the following: Baggot 2; Farrow Roberts and James, one each.

-:0:- HAVERFORDWEST PETTY SESSIONS. Shire Hall, Monday.—Before the Mayor (Mr. Isaiah Reynolds), Messrs. C. C. Saies, J. Rowlands, William John, and H. J. P. Thomas. DRUNK AND DISORDERLY. William Arran, Castle Back, was summoned for being drunk and disorderly in Picton Place on December 18th. P.S. Morgan, who proved the case, said defendant was making use of very bad language. Fined 5s. and costs. Valley John, Quay Street, was summoned for being drunk and disorderly in Quay Street on December 18th.-P.S. Morgan proved the case. Fined 2s. 6d. and costs. NO LIGHT. Richard Evans, Tbornbush, was summoned for driving a horse and trap in the Cast'e Square at 7.30 p.m. on December 14th. Defendant pleaded guilty, and said the light had gone out. A WOMAN'S BETRAYAL. Mr. W. J. Jones applied on behalf of Martha Phillips, formerly in service on the. Old Bridge, for an affiliation order against William James, of Prendergast. The case revealed a very painful story of a young woman's betrayal. The plaintiff, who was very respectably dressed, stated that her parents refused to take her in when she had to leave her service, and consequently she had no other place of refuge but the Work- house, where she wis now an inmate. When she first informed defendant he told her he would look after her. and marry her, but sub- sequently he 'denied responsibility for her trouble, and declared that he did not care what became of her. She had since written to him, but had had no reply. Annie Richards was called to corroborate. She said that defendant admitted to her that he had been in complainant's company. Defendant: Have I not been keeping com- pany with you for four months? Witness: Yes. Did I ever misconduct myself while in your company? Witness: Certainly not. The defendant's case was a complete denial of the complainant's allegation. Replying to questions by Mr. Jones, he denied walking out with the young woman on a certain Sunday night. He said he went straight home from Church, put on his coat, and went out again. Mr. Jones: Where did you go? Defendant: I ran. Oh. you Tan 1-Yes. You generally run then?—Yes. Oh, we will take you as the running man of Haverfordwest?—Yes, I am the running man. (Laughter). The Bench made an order of 2s. per week.

THE DUNGLEDDY TENTH ANNUAL PLOUGHING COMPETITION AND HEDGING MATCH. The above Competition will take place on February 12th, 1909 (weather nermitting, other- wise first open Tuesday), at THE WEST FARM. WALTON, one mile from Clarbeston Road Station. EIGHT CLASSES. See Posters. HUGH PUGH, the far famed Champion, and other noted Carmarthenshire crack hands al- ready entered. No aspiring young ploughmen should miss this rare opportunity of improving their know- ledge in the art of ploughing. We welcome these crack hands from the Bordering County to a friendly trial of skill with open arms. I call upon the Champions of Pembrokeshire, but in a most friendly manner "Up Guards, and at 'em." "Better to have fought and lost than never to have fought at all." Entries close Thursday Noon, February 11th. Hon. Sec., W. JAMES, Stubbleborough, Clar- beston Road, R.S.O. 14 COOK-GENERAL W ANTED,-Clean indus- triougirl with some knowledge, and wishing to improve might do. Wages, jE12 to £ 16; Housemaid kept; write, age, experience, and wages.—Mrs. Edward Williams, Aberayron. 2S.

MILFORD PETTY SESSIONS. WHO BROKE THE WINDOW 1 The fortnightly petty sessions were held on Wednesday, before Dr. Griffith (chairman). Col. Roberts, Messrs. G. H. D. Birt, J. LI. Davies, J. B. Gaskell, and C. T. Blethyn. "AFTER THE BALL WAS OVER." Thomas Martin, a clerk, of Priory Road, was charged with wilfully damaging a window, the property of John Lewis, a fisherman^-of Hakin, better known as "Salor Jack." The extent of the damage was said to be 5s. 9d. Complanant stated that he was sitting in his room when the window was smashed by defendant. He knew defendant was the per- son who did it. He took the bill for the damage to him, and defendant asked him to wait until Monday, and he would pay for it. Defendant questioned complainant with the object of showing that it was not he who pro- mised to pay. In reply to the Chairman, complainant said it wa.s between four and five in the morning. Pressed by Col. Roberts, he admitted that he did not see defendant break the window. It was as dark as the grave. P.C. Charles Davies stated that he asked de- fendant about the windows, and defendant said he knew nothing about them. He afterwards said he did not break them, but tapped them with his fingers, and said rather than go into court he would pay for the damage. Witness told him not to do that if he did not break it. Defendant went into the box, and said he was coming home from a dance with others, and he saw nothing of the window breaking. He swore he did not touch the window. He did not tell P.C. Davies he tapped the window, but denied doing so. When complainant brought him the bill he srrid he knew nothing about it. and would not pay. Defendant called a witness named Charlie Davies, who said he was with defendant at the time. Defendant did not break the win- dow. and he did not know who did. Miss Price, who was one of the party, also corroborated. ComplainaAt, who was spoken of as Sailor Jack." created a good deal of amusement by the persistency with which he addressed the court. One of his comments was particularly pointed, and was made by way of an addendum to the witness Davies's evidence. It was to the effect that the party were apparently on very affectionate terms with one another when going up the road. The bench dismissed the case. BUTTONHOLING THE MAGISTRATES. The Chairman said he had been accosted by a person that day respecting a case which was to be heard in the police court. Dr. Griffith added that he declined to listen to the person's statement, and he wished to make it known that magistrates deprecated such prac- tices. They came there to administer justice, as it should bo administered. DRUNKENNESS. Thomas Mordant, fisherman, Charles Street, was summoned for having been drunk in Vic- toria. Road on the 15th inst.-—A further charge of having been drunk in the Commercial Hotel, Dartmouth Street, on the 20th inst., was pre- ferred against Mordant. Evidence was given by P.C. Lewis, who said that about 3.15 p.m. on the 20th inst., he visited the Commercial Hotel, and found the defendant in the bar drunk. The witness asked the landlord for an explanation, and he replied that he had not been served there. The officer further said that he should not have allowed him on the premises in such a condition. The landlord said that he wante to coax him out, and did not want to use any force. The Clerk: The magistrates have decided to place you on .the black list. Defendant: Yes, put me on the black list. (Laughter). The defendant pleaded guilty to both char- ges, and was ordered to pay the costs. He was also placed on the black list. A fisherman named William Clarke, of Robert Street, was fined 2s. 6d. and no costs for drunkenness on the 18th January. A DEAD HORSE. Joseph Venables, Priory Hill, jobmaster, was summoned "for permitting the carcase of a horse to remain in a field to which dogs could gam access." The date of the alleged offence was set down as the 22nd inst. Evidence was given by P.C. Bowen.—The de- fendant said that he thought Abel Codd had buried it. It was now buried. The Chairman said that he had received com- plaints about the exposure of the carcase. A fine of 10s. 6d. nd costs was imposed. BICYCLE ON THE PATH. For obstructing the footpath in Charles Street by wheeling a bicycle thereon on the 18th inst., Arthur Varley, fruiterer, Market Street, Haver- fordwest, was fined Is. and costs. Evidence was given by P.C. Lewis, who said that on the 18th inst., about 3.50 p.m., he saw the defendant wheeling a bicycle along the pavement in Charles Street. The witness shoutd to the defendant, but he took no notice Several people had to move from his way. STRAYING. Joseph Huddleston, skipper, Point Road, Hakin, was summoned for allowing a pony and an ass to stray in Waterloo Road, on the 13th inst. He was also summoned for a simila:: offence on the 16th inst. P.C. Bowen and P.C. Manser proved the cases in defendant's absence. Court Sergt. Evans said he received numer- ous complaints from residents of the district respecting these animals straying. Fined 2s. 6d. without costs in each case. George Atkins, labourer, of Hubberston, was ordered to pay 2s. 6d. without costs for allow- ing a mare to stray in Waterloo Road on the 16th inst.—P.C. Manser proved. SCHOOL ATTENDANCE CASES. Alfred Collins, school attendance officer, summoned George Jones, labourer, of Rose Cottage, for neglecting to send his child Nellie to school regularly. William Griffiths, labourer, Tiers Cross, was summoned for a similar offence. As the attendances had improved the cases were dismissed. INDECENCY. George Horley, a fisherman, of Milford, was summoned for indecent behaviour in a public place. P.C. Williams proved the case, and a fine of 5s. and costs was imposed.

Mr. J. O. Harries, Little Haven, in Trouble. SENT TO PRISON FOR VAGRANCY. At Liskeard (Cornwall) Police-court on Wed- nesday of last week, John Oliver Harries, aged 45, a native of Little Haven, and well-known in Haverfordwest and district, was brought be- fore the magistrates charged with sleeping out. P.C. Curtis found him in an outhouse at the football field at midnight. Sergt. Johns stated that defendant went about preaching and living on the proceeds. He re- fused to go to the common lodging-house, be- cause he said he did not like sleeping with an- other person. He also said he did not wish to go to the Workhouse, because he would have to work there. Defendant, who was wearing a jersey bearing the words "Salvation Hallelujah Volunteers" told the Bench he was endeavouring to secure recurits by preaching. Formerly he owned a house and u.sed to teach shorthand, but the house was taken from him, and then he adop- ted the method referred to. He also informed the magistrates that he could translate a book into Greek. The Bench imposed a fine of 2s. 6d. and costs or seven days. Harries decided to accept the alternative of seven days in goal, saluted the magistrates, and thanked them. Harries told the police that he was the son of a clergyman.

SMART BOY. The captain was receiving the new middy. "Well, boy, the old story I suppose, fool of the family sent to sea?" "Oh, no, sir," piped the boy; "that's all altered since your day."

SIR GEORGE ARMSTRONG AT FISHGUARD. Sir George Armstrong, who was recently ad- opted as the Unionist candidate for the Par- liamentary representation of the Pembroke and Haverfordwest Boroughs (which include Fish- guard), in succession to General Sir Reginald Poie-Carew, who has transferred his allegiance to the Bedmin onstituency, made his deimt on Friday at Fishguard, when he addressed a fairly well-attended meeting in the Temper- ance Hall. Mr. J. C. Yorke, J.P., presided and was supported by Mr. G. H. D. Birt (Milford), president of the Borough Unionist Association, Capt. Titus Ev.ms, M. W. T. S. Tombs, and Mr. David Rees. The Candidate, who was met with a cordial reception, said he had a feeling of very great pleasure in coming before them that night, because he was, in the first place, as they knew, one who had been bred and brought upon the sea, and, therefore, he felt that, com- ing, as he now did. before an audience who lived in a part of their country wheh was probably more sea-girt than any other part of the United Kingdom, that, whatever their political views might be, they would, at any rate, give him a sympathetic hearing. Since he had come down to the country five or six weeks ago the political situation had devel- oped in a very remarkable degree, and it was no exaggeration of terms to state that, t the present moment, the country was faced with what must certainly be described as the pre- liminary signs of a General Election. (Ap- plause.) In the first place, the country had, on several occasions lately, had bye-elections show- ingi in an unmistakable revulsion of feeling throughout the country regarding the attitude of the people towards the Government of the day. (Applause). During the last few days we had seen a. bye-election at Tamworth, which the Conservatives might fairly claim indicated in a very forcible manner the attitude of the country generally towards the Government, for the Liberals had allowed the Conservatives awalk-oer. He believed that that walk-over was an augury of what would happen during the year. They did not believe that, when a General Election took place, they would have such a walk-over as that, but they were con- vinced that, owing to the justice of their cause, the country would return a verdict in favour of their policy in no uncertain voice. (Applause). Another sign was that the Govern- ment—and the Chancellor of 1'e Exchequer in particular-was face to face y th what was probably the most serious financial crisis which the country had had to face for generations past. There was a falling revenue, with addi- tional heavy burdens and expenses, compiled with the urgent and pressing need for a greater Navy (Hear, hear). In what way did the Government propose to provide the money? The Chancellor of the Exchequer—(Mr. Lloyd George)-(applausc)--in the high-flown—(inau- dible interruption and a voice: "Yes, he's in the pink ")—that splendid successor to Chat- ham and Disraeli, in his magnificent flights of oratory to which his country had become accustomed, in that splendid, high, statesman- like language, had said that he was going to meet the situation by robbing more hen- roosts! Apart altogether from an expression which one would scarcely expect to hear from one of the first ministers of the King, let them ask themselves what he meant. He obviously meant that he was going to raise the income- tax. Men paid this because they had money in this country, and one of the results of this Government having maintained the tax at a war instead of a peace level had been that. dur- ing the past year, no less than £150,000,000 had left the country. Could that be good for the country or for its workmen? If the tax were raised unnecessarily the result would be that people would bank their money abroad and the country would be depleted of capital. Secondly, there was an implied proposal to tax landed property. The landlord expccted. however, to get a return upon his invested capital, and consequently the tax would have to be paid by the tenant. Rents would go up, and there would al be a great reluctance on the part of landlords to invest, their money in new houses or in improving their pro- perty. Thirdly, if we continued to filch the capitalist and the landowner, we should strangle enterprise throughout the whole coun- try. Yet these were the remedies proposed for the appaling increase in unemployment throughout the country! What Tariff Re- formers aimed at was the opposite: they did not want to frighten capital out oft the country, but to broa.den the basis of taxation,-that was, to spread it every day of our lives, and over the whole community. It did not mean an increase in the cost of living, but the pro- tection an ddevelopment of our industries, and the return of prosperity of the past. and, above all, the combatting of this terrible condition of unemployment which had spread all over the country. It was proposed to place a tax of 2s. on every quarter of foreign wheat im- ported. If the average consumption of bread by a working man's family were eight loaves per week, the additional cost to him would be but two pence per week, assuming that no Colo- nial wheat were imported. The proposed duty on dairy produce would also be infinitesimal, for those residing in the country would con- sume thatw as grown around them. Those living in the towns would have to pay a small tax, but it would be the producer who would have to pay. Would Brittany allow herself to be ruined by losing the British market? Under the Protection, food and tobacco would be absolutely cheaper, because we should save more for our pockets than we should be asked to take from them, whiLt the taxation of ofreign goods would give a tremend- ous impetious to manufacturers in this country. Though prices mighfgo up, the general pros- perity of the country would increase, which was surely better than the present situation, under which 45.000 were on the border-line of poverty. He spoke not only in the interests of the Empire of to-day. but of the country in years to come. Turning to the question of the House of Lords, he said that, during the last century, on the last six or seven occa- sions when the House of Commons had differed on great questions, on each occasion when a General Election had occurred it had been found that the House of Lords, and not the House of Commons, represented the will of the people. On the other hand. when the country had shown in no uncertain voice, that it wished the House of Lords to remain, as it had been in the past, the bulwark against hasty and ill-conceived legislation. ( Cheers and applause). Touching upon the Education Question, he «said it was obvious that it was the wish of his party that the religious diffi- culties whcih had divided the Christian Churches in this country for far too long a time shall be settled. On examination of the last Bill, they had found that, although it seemed to embrace th.e principles of compro- mise and conciliation, it contained also the elements of confiscation. No such measure could commend itself to the community as a whole, and no final settlement upon those lines could be arrived at in that most un- fortunate dispute. No settlement was possible until every parent had the right and the pro- per facilities for bringing up his children in his own religion. Finally, he proceeded to refer to the state of the Navy. which he characterised ,as being a question above party politics, and of interest to his auditors by reason of the situa- tion of the locality in which they resided. There was a recent official declaration of the Government's policy in the matter, but he re- fused to accept that until the presentation of the next estimates, which would prove whether or not the Government intended to put that policy into practice. (Applause). He pointed out that, in the Spring of 1912, Germany would have completed seventeen Dreadnoughts against our twelve, not including six that we laid down this year, and six the next. That meant that, if we laid down 'x this year, we should only have seventeen against eighteen, which was hardly a two-power plus ten per cent. standard. (Hear. hear). It meant also that we mur-t hurry forward our ship-building pro- gramme, and he maintained that it was the duty of everybody—Conservatives, Socialists, or Radicals--for the safety of their own hearths and homes, to insist that the Government should rise to a proper sense of its respon- sibility, and that it should, at least, provide for six Dreadnoughts next year. (Applause). He should say emphatically that if the members of the Government did not do so, they would be traitors to their country. It was also essen- tial that cruisers, scouts, destroyers, sub- marines, etc., which constituted the eye of the fleet, should also be constructed. He referred at some length to the status of Pembroke Dockyard in time of war, and the necessity of utilising it as a base for a fleet, to be utilised in conveying ships bearing food and raw material.

NARBERTH FAIR DIFFICULTY. Meeting of Farmers. PROPOSED AUCTION MARKET. Yesterday (Thursday) afternoon a meeting ot farmers and others was held in the Victoria Hall to consider the formation of an Auction Mart and Co-operative Society. This step is being taken by the farmers of the neighbour- hood to retain the ancient fairs of Narberth. For the last three years the Urban Council and the Market Hall Company have been considering the question of providing a fair-ground, but every scheme brought forward has up to the present fallen through. As readers know, Narberth fairs have from time immemorial been held on the streets, and it is only a few years ago that the town went to a great expense in concreting the streets so as to meet the requirements of the Board of Agriculture. In a short time after. wards the Urban Council received notice from the Board to prepare a fair ground, as the fairs would have to be removed off the streets. Last year the order for prohibiting fairs to be held in the streets came into force, and the Urban District Council of Narberth appealed to the Board for an extension of the order, stating that they had the fairground question in hand. This was repeated time after time till at last the Board stated definitely that no further ex- tension would be granted after December. 1908. It proved to be so, and the January fair had to be held in a field outside the town. The farmers have become impatient at the inactivity and delay of the Urban Council hence the above meeting. The chief speaker was to be Mr. A. Brigstocke of Carmarthen, but he failed to be present. The chairman of the meeting was Mr. Evans, of Treflojne, who was supported by Mr. Thomas, auctioneer, of Great Hill, Laugharne. and Mr. W. Richards, of Cwmllefrith, Llandewi, who is the life and soul of the movement. The Chairman read a letter from Mr. Brig- stocke saying that he was sorry not to be ablo to attend, but that he required a full week's r notice before lie could guarantee his presence at a meeting of that kind. As it was he had r only been written to a few days ago. A letter was also read from Mr. J. C. S. Glanville, C.C., of Amroth. regretting he could not be there, but assuring them that anything they would do would receive his hearty support. The Chairman in his remarks said he felt certain they would all agree with him that the time had come for them as farmers to make a mova with regard to providing a fair-ground. The last fair at Narberth was held in a field, and they all knew that there was a great disadvan- tage in sJM&wing cattle on a field, and he ven- tured to say that they realized a sovereign a head less than if exhibited on a proper concrete ground. Mr. Richards, of Cwmllefrith, who was then called upon, began by saying that. they had trusted the Urban Council and Market Hall Company for three years and they were no near- er having a fairground now than when they commenced. He therefore exhorted those pre- sent to co-operate with him and strike out for themselves. They were a splendid body of farmers before him and if they would let him lead them he promised them better times and better opportunities. The other speakers who followed were Mr. B. Howells, C.C.. Gloyne Farm, Narberth; Mr. Ed- wards, of Llandissilio (in Welsh), and Mr. Thomas of Great Hill, Laugharne. At the close of tne meeting a working com- mittee was formed, and it was proposed to hold another public meeting on Thursday next.

» PEMBROKE EDUCATION COM- MITTEE. A HEALTHY LOT OF CHILDREN. A meeting of the Pembroke Education Com- mittee was held on Tuesday evening at the Town Hall, Pembroke, when there were present Mr. W. Smith (chairman), Mr. W. M. Griffiths (vice-chairman), Miss Maillard, Messrs. F. A. Boby, J. Grieve, Rees Phillips, W. Robinson, W. Evans, C. Young, T. Davies, with the clerk (Mr. R. D. Lowless), and the medical officers (Dr. H. D. Reynolds, Dr. E. A. Saunders, and Dr. W. B. Wall). MEDICAL OFFICERS' REPORTS. The medical officers' reports were then read. It appeared that in the Pembroke Ward Dr. W. B. Wall had examined 245 children, and the majority were physically and mentally robust. There was a very small percentage of defects of any sort, except as regards teeth and hearing. Notification cards had been sent to the parents in all cases where he found any defects in the children. Dr. Wall said that he found the people were only too anxious to put their children right where there was anything wrong. Mr. Griffiths said that he knew the parents, as a rule, did care for their children, but there were exceptions. The Chairman said that he thought the parents of Pembroke and Pembroke Dock did take a great interest in their children. It was well to compare the state of things here with the result revealed by a special exami- nation of one of the London County Council schools. With regard to clothing 7.4 were clad very scantily, 34 per cent. were clad insuffi- ciently to retain animal warmth, and 45 per cent. had clothing of a poor description, leav- ing only 12 per cent, who were well clad. Simi- larly there were only about 12 per cent, who were clean above the average. In this Borough there was fault to find with only about 20 per cent. or 30 per cent. Dr. Wall said that the committee had rea- son to be proud of their teachers for keeping the children up to the mark, and encouraging- them to come to school tidy and clean. Dr. Saunders reported that he had examined 1,155 children, who were remarkably free from disease and physical disabilities. With four or five exceptions they appeared to be well nourished, well clothed, and carefully looked after, and cared for by the parents. Dr. Howard D. Reynolds also reported upon the school premises, etc., in a ery satisfactory manner. Mr. Boby considered the reports were emi- nently satisfactory, and he tb-ught the medical officers should be congratulated upon the way in which they had carried out their duties. Messrs. Eans, Grieve, and Young also spoke in a similar strain, and the reports were adopted. THE PAROCHIAL SCHOOL. A letter was read from the correspondent of the National School Managers, stating that the managers had received a letter from Mr. D. Edward Thomas requesting that a coal-house be erected. It was resolved that the Education Committee be informed that the managers had no use- for a separate coal-cellar. The local education authority w-re welcome to put a lock upon the ooal-house, thus re- serving it for their oivn use. Mr. C. Young aid that he and Mr. Evans had visited th? school with respect to the coal accommodation there. There were two coal- houses, and one was at the west of the build- and the committee had suggested that a si -hould be made to it, by making a hole through the wall. This committee had, how- ever, apparently been lost sight. of. Then there was a coal-house under the st?ps Mr. Evans said that a coal-shool into this cellar could be made for :Os It wa decided to ask Mr. D. Edward Ibo nas to confer with the Committee and the Mana- gers upon Mie matter.