The Pembroke County Guardian and Cardigan Reporter

Yesterday's Outings.—A number of outings were held yesterday in beautiful weather and generally delightful conditions. The river trip to Lawrenny organised by the Albany Choir was ideally pleasant and enjoyable, as was the Bethesda Sunday School drive to Broad Haven. The Wesleyan Sunday School treat at Cashfield was also excellent, and the many who took part highly enjoyed themselves. Commerce House Outing.—A party of about twenty ladies, comprising the workroom staff of Commerce House, Ltd., Haverfordwest, paid a visit to Fishguard on Monday, where they held their annual outing. Arriving in the morning by brake, they proceeded to enjoy the beautiful walks in the vicinity of the town, whilst in the afternoon they visited Goodwick, and evinced great interest in the arrival of the R.M.S. Lusitania and departure of the Irish and Ocean Expresses. The company were catered for at the Cartref Refreshment Rooms, High Street, and expressed themselves de- lighted with the sumptuous meals provided. They returned shortly after eight o'clock, having spent a most enjoyable day. R.A.O.B.—The consecration of the new Lodge of the Picton Castle, R.A.O.B. took place on Tuesday evening in the Swan Hotel, to which they have removed. The interesting ceremony was performed with all due impressiveness by Provincial Grand Primo Thomas Stephen in the presence of 117 members. The officers were subsequently elected as follows:—Brothers J. F. Gwyther, W.P.; W. Mortimer Thomas, A.B.; T. Roblin, City Tyler; George Thomas, City Marshall; D. R. Peters, City Minstrel; Philpin, City Constable; Russell, Registrar; W. Mere- dith, City Treasurer; W. H. Davies, City Secre- tary; J. T. Dixon, Auditor. The new room is extremely commodious and suitable, and the Lodge ranks already amongst the strongest in the province. The popularity of the Order grows apace, and its benevolent work is daily becoming more extended and consequently more keenly appreciated.

HAVERFORDWEST GRAMMAR SCHOOL SPORTS. The athletic sports in connection with the Haverfordwest Grammar School were held yesterday in the Bridge Meadow in fine weather and in the presence of a goodly company of parents and friends of the pupils and of several old boys," who retain a sincere affection for their alma mater. The sports are, of course, the event of the year for the pupils, and their success is a matter of the deepest gratification to them. Judging by their enthusiasm yester- day's fixture was thoroughly satisfactory. The fact of having such a reunion, however, has a deeper significance for those of larger growth." The organisation of them is in itself a sign of activity and of interest in the boys, which cannot fail to commend itself to parents. In this case the holding of the sports is mainly due to Mrs. Henson, who, with the assistance of a number of other ladies and gentlemen, arranged the recent successful entertainment in the Masonic Hall, and out of the proceeds provided a large number of handsome prizes. The Headmaster, the Rev. J. E. Henson, M.A., devotes all his ability and energy to the further- ance of the school, and its continued progress is the best testimony to the success of his efforts. For the past few years the Grammar School has gone on enhancing its old time high reputation and adding to its long list of scholastic successes. There were no less than 20 fixtures on the sports programme, but they were disposed of in good time. The Mayor (Mr. Hugh J. P. Thomas), Mr. R. T. P. Williams, Mr. G. E. Carrow, Mr. Fred Summers (Chief Constable), Mr. R. Summers, and Mr. W. V. Edwards actively assisted in the work of judging, etc. The arrangements made by the committee, which included Messrs. E. M. Sealey, E. J. Burling, and W. D. Mathias, were excellent. Details:— Broad Jump (under 14).-1, J. Bowen; 2, G. Llewellvn. 100 Yards (Open).-l, W. P. Phillips; 2, D. Wilson; 3, Ventin. 100 Yards (under 15).—1, G. L. Hughes; 2, Langford. High Jump (Open).-l, Reynolds; 2, J. S. Davies. 100 Yards (under 12).—1, Ormond; 2, Carrow. Broad Jump (Open).—1, R. E. James; 2, Reynolds. 220 Yards Handicap (under 14).-1, Gibbon; 2, Evans; 3, Ormond. Quarter Mile (Open).-l, Reynolds; 2, R. H. TFfomas; 3, Phillips. High Jump (under 14).—1, Llewellyn; 2, Holmes. 220, Yards Handicap (over 14).-1, Ventin; 2, Phillips; 3, R. E. James. Throwing Cricket Ball.-l, Morgan; 2, F. James. Visitors' Race (under 8).—1, Mamie Henson; 2, Gladys James. Mile Handicap.—1, R. H. Thomas; 2, J. W. Davies; 3, Reynolds. 120 Yards Handicap (under 11).—1, R. Gibbs; 2, T. James. Three-Legged Race.-I, Ventin and R. James; 2, W. H. George and Cecil Wilson. 120 Yards Old Boys' Race.-1, F. S. Dagwell; 2, Lloyd Williams. Half Mile Handicap.—1, Ventin; 2, F. James; 3, J. H. Jenkins. 220 Yards Consolation (over 13).—1, W. B. Rees. 220 Yards Consolation (under 13).—1, H. R. Jenkins. Tug of War.—J. W. Davies's team won. At the close Mrs. Henson graciously distri- buted the prizes, and the boys, on the motion of one of their number, R. H. Thomas, passed her a cordial vote of thanks with acclamation.

Haverfordwest Boys' Brigade. PROPOSED TESTIMONIAL TO SERGEANT-. MAJOR PEARCE. We have pleasure in publishing the following communication from his Worship the Mayor, and in commending it to the notice of our readers. The work of Sergeant-Major Pearce on behalf of the boys, in organising the Brigade almost unassisted and working it up to its present admirable state, has been splendid. We wish the project every success. To the Editor of the "County Guardian." Dear Sir,—Will you kindly grant me a space in your valuable paper to bring before the public a suggestion that has been made to me by several of the townspeople of Haverford- west. A large number of the inhabitants, together with myself, feel that the time has now come when the public ought to do something to show their appreciation of the work which Sergeant-Major Pearce, for the last eight years, has done in connectioA with the Boys' Brigade; and, so as to formulate a scheme, I propose holding a public meeting in the Council Chamber to-night (Friday) at eight o'clock, when all interested in the movement are cordially invited to attend. Believe me to be, dear sir, Yours very faithfully, HUGH THOMAS, Mayor. The Grove, Haverfordwest, 8th July, 1910. i

Charge Against Relieving Officer. Mr. S. W. Dawkins, chairman, presided at Wednesday's meeting of this Board, the other members present being Messrs. W. George James, E. J. Martin, George Davies, T. G. Lewis, J. C. Bowen, Joseph Watts, J. Fergusson, George Jenkins, V. J. Higgon, Samson Williams, T. Baker, J. T. Fisher, James Jenkins, Levi Evans, W. H. Walters, W. Roberts, C. Mathias,. V. J. G. Johns, J Lloyd Lewis, K. Ll. Palmer, J. J. Morris, J. Luke, T .L. Llewellin, T. R. Vaughan, R. Harries, W. R. Lewis, T. F. Jen- kins, George Thomas, T. Mathias, J. N. Rey- nolds, T. P. Roberts, John George, Thomas Lewis, W. H. Davies, William Phillips, Rev. J. J. Evans, Rev. A. Baring Gould, T. James, W. Meyler, H. W. Davies, W. E. Evans, and Rev. H. Evans. CHARGE AGAINST RELIEVING OFFICER. The first business on the agenda was the consideration of the case of Relieving Officer John, against whom charges had been made by implication in connection with the disap- pearance of £70, which a female lunatic was said to have had in her possession when she was being removed by his father from Dale to Carmarthen Asylum, and which was not found on her when she was searched in that institution. The matter had been before the board on three previous occasions, but without any definite result. The Relieving Officer's statements had varied, but he explained the contradictions by saying that he had forgotten the particulars. The Chairman now asked him" Have you anything further to tell the guardians about this woman ? R. O. John: Nothing further, not in the world. Chairman: You admit having had £1 4s. 6d. and paying it into the bank?—Yes. Have you got the receipt?—Yes. Where is it?—At home in the book. Why didn't you bring it here?—I looked it up and found the money had been paid into the Lunatic Account. Mr. W. George James: When was it paid into the bank?—In March or April. You don't know the date?—I believe it was the first week in April. You are sure of that now, because it seems you are not sure of anything?—It is on the receipt, sir. Is it a separate account or is it mixed up with other money ?—There is one other amount with it. It is not kept separate?—It is not paid in separate. It is paid in with some other money only it is marked "Lunatic." Mr. W. George James continued that he did not believe that there were any new facts about the case, and Mr. John apparently had no state- ment to make about the case. He understood the Chairman had something to say. Chairman: Yes. Mr .W. George James suggested that the Board should discuss the matter in committee. Chairman: I have been informed by an In- spector of the Local Government Board Several members said they would go into committee. Mr. E. J. Martin asked the Relieving Officer if he had any explanation to give of the con- flicting statements which he had made to the board at various meetings. R. O. Johns said he could not remember at the time as three lunatics had been committed about then. He did not know until he looked at the book. The Board then went into committee, the officers (except the clerk) and the Press being requested to withdraw. The matter was dis- cussed in committee for over an hour, and it is stated that a member brought a number of charges against Mr. John. These were reduced to two, viz. (1) making false and contradictory statements on three separate occasions, and (2) retaining money in hand for over six months, It was proposed that Mr. John be asked to resign, but it was ultimately decided to in- vestigate the matter that day by a committee of the whole Board. The committee then adjourned to a later hour in order to give the Relieving Officer an op- portunity of submitting his books and receipts. Mr. John had to go home for the documents required, and it was not till nearly 4 o'clock that the investigation was resumed. This was also in committee. The result was not officially stated, but will be announced at the next meet- ing of the Board. ILLNESS OF MR. OWEN. Rev. H. Evans proposed a vote of sympathy with Mr. Owen, of Roch, in his illness. Mr. Owen was a very intelligent and faithful mem- ber of the board, whose absence they regretted, and they hoped he would soon be amongst them again. Mr. T. G. Lewis seconded, and the motion was carried. POOR LAW CONFERENCE. The Chairman gave a brief account of the proceedings at the recent Poor Law Conference at Chepstow. He said their old friend, the Minority Report of the Poor Law Commission, was discussed on the second day. That Report sought to prevent destitution instead of curing it, and would also abolish boards of guardiaus. If it became law it would mean a great increase of officialism, and the increased expenditure would amount to something like 18 millions. (Laughter.) The delegates believed that the reforms recommended by the Majority Report could very easily be carried out by existing boards of guardians. A resolution to that effect was passed with only one dissentient. It was his (chairman's) unique privilege to be present at a conference at which there was one Poor Law Guardian who wanted to be abolished. (Laughter.) Mr. E. J. Martin, who had also been a dele- gate to the Conference, referred to the tramp question, and said that it was a general feeling that the police could render more assistance than they did. First offences should be dealt with more severely, which would help to clear the country of a very great pest.

That Mysterious Motion. THE SILENCE OF THE REV. E. THOMAS. To the Editor of the County Guardian." Sir,—The Rev. Evan Thomas has had a fort- night in which to make clear the notorious motion which he brought forward at' Camrose. He 'has not been able to do so. Having fired the shot he runs away while the smoke is still lingering. I am not surprised. Knowing what I do I can say without fear of contradiction that no minister could possibly carry out the course proposed without endangering his re- putation as an advocate of justice and of right. It cannot be done, and the Rev. Evan Thomas sees by this time that the task is beyond him. Hence this silence I Some of us have a fairly definite idea as to what the minister of Pembroke is driving at, but out of respect to the position which he occupies I am content, for the present, to leave the matter where it stands.—I am, etc., GWILYM DAVIES. Carmarthen, July 5th, 1910.

SPELL DISASTER TO "THE TRADE." LOCAL EFFECTS. Small Traders Seriously Hit. Many Closures Probable. It has not been till this year, and in many cases till this week almost, that licensed traders began to appreciate properly the effects of the new licence duties imposed by the Finance Act of last year. A Cardiff contempo- rary, which published on Saturday a list setting forth in parallel columns the old and the new duties, described them as administer- ing "a staggering blow to the trade." The adjective may not be altogether accepted, but the general view locally is that the increased duties spell disaster to the numerous small traders, who even under the old scale found it a continual struggle to "keep the door open." In Pembroke Dock and Haverfordwest especially those may almost be numbered by the score. The only alternatives seem to be in many instances-financial ruin or a change of occupation. The fixing of the minimum licence duty payable in towns of 5,000 inhabitants and over at Z15 for seven day houses is the great griev- ance. In Haverfordwest this means an immediate jump for a large number of 45, £10 or £ 11. Quite a common increase is from £6 or £7 to Z15. Small premises rated at a low figure hitherto escaped with a duty of E4, L5, L6, or Z8 or like figures. Now all go at once to £ 15. With rapidly dwindling trade,. reduced profits, and increased duties, besides the payment of a year's increase in arrears since the passing of the Act, it needs no prophet to foresee the result. Sooner or later it means exit from the business and the concentration of the liquor traffic in a substantially reduced number of larger, better equipped, and more solvent houses. The fate of the struggling trader, who has up to now been barely able to make ends meet, is a matter for conjecture, but, as no normal man will continue to run a business at a loss, the obvidus conclusion is that many public-houses will soon PUT UP THE SHUTTERS. Traders with extraneous sources of income may continue for a time to struggle against the burden, but the ultimate result must be the same. Except a crank or a Boniface of the type who would not tyve at any other occupa- tion, no one will pay Z15 a year for the purpose of purchasing a loss and the right to the title of publican. The fate of the smaller house with a small, uncertain trade, and with no attraction to customers in the shape of stables, etc., is sealed. The few prosperous houses will, of course, weather the storm, and, by the swamping of the little hostelries, may manage to recoup themselves and to make even greater profits, but, even in their case, the whiskey tax and the increased duty, combined with the spread of temperance, will scarcely tempt future speculators to job in public-houses. One small trader, who was questioned on the subject, stated: "I am delighted with the increased duty. It will cost me a few pounds more every year, but it will KILL OFF A LOT of others. We are only starving on each other now with the competition-think of having over 50 public-houses in Haverfordwest!—and, when a score of them are closed, there may be something worth while in the business." Other traders may look upon this as a reckless, selfish, and purse-proud view to take, but the fact remains that many of them view the possi- bility thus outlined as their main hope and anchor. TIED HOUSES. As to the tied houses we understand the whole of the extra duty will have to be paid by the brewer, and in connection with this matter may adopt the comment of our Cardiff contemporary: It is a well-known fact that for some years past several of these houses have not been remunerative properties, and with the increased duty there is no other prospect than of putting up the shutters, and shareholders in breweries must suffer accord- ingly. This voluntary closing through inability to make a profit will result in the wholesale surrender of licences, without a penny of recompense by way of compensation. It is not difficult to foresee a huge amount of extra work being thrown upon bankruptcy- court officials throughout the country in the next few years for it will be impossible for licence-holders to recoup tiremselves adequately by raising the price of their commodities and at the same time maintain their present volume of trade. Statistics quoted by the Chancellor of the Exchequer ill his Budget speech on Thursday relative to the whisky duty showed conclusively that where the price is raised a decrease in the consumption is inevitable. What has happened in the case of whisky will, it is reasonable to assume, also happen in the case of beer." If many houses have to close, as seems almost of necessity lik-ely, the wholesale dealer must also suffer. The closing of each house means that the market for his commodity is restricted in proportion, and the facilities for drinking reduced. The outlook all round for the publican is sufficiently cheerless to gladden the heart of even Mr. Tennyson Smith. SOME HAVERFORDWEST FIGURES. As the demand notes have not yet been issued it is impossible to give the exact figures in respect of most of the houses in Haverford- west. There are a large number to which the £15 minimum applies, but there are so many deductions, allowances, concessions and varia- tions, especially in the case of hotels, that only a lawyer or a trader can fully understand the position. The Mariners' Hotel, we believe, will bear practically the same duty as before, but the Castle will be substantially increased. In this case, however, there are certain conditions which have to be considered, and, until the official figure is available, it would be almost impossible even to guess. One approximation gives an increase of £40, but this is unreliable —it may be more or it may be less. The King's Arms will jump from L25 to Z37 10s, the Prince of Wales from R.8 to £15, and the Plasterers' Arms from £6 to £15. According to a calcula- tion made by an experienced trader and furnished to our representative, the duty on the New Inn will be increased by. about k7 15s.; on the Four-in-Hand about the same; on the Gloucester Arms £ 6; on the Farmers' Arms R.3 10s.; and on the Lamb JS7. In the case of houses which pay iEl5 at present there will be practically no change. The Greyhound goes automatically from £14 to £15, but there will be a few shillings difference between the new and the old duty in the case of the Black Horse. The heaviness of the immediate burden imposed is particularly evident in the case of the King's Arms, where, we are informed, nearly £12 must be paid this month and £37 10s. in October. On the face of it, and assum- ing the correctness of the figures, this is an extraordinarily heavy tax. A study in con- trasts is offered at Merlin's Bridge-one public- house inside the borough boundary must pay Z15, an inarease of E7, whilst another, a few yards outside, remains at the old figure! The Angel will be increased from about £6 to £15; the Horse and Groom, the Mason's Arms, Cartlett; the Butcher's Arms, Dew Street; the Oak, the Ivy Cottage, Fox and Hounds, Upper Three Crowns, Stonemason's Arms, and others will have to bear a similar impost. In the case of six day licenses the new duty will bring the total to about £13, as of course the limitation of the days of opening is allowed for. "ACCOMMODATION FOR MAN AND BEAST." Whilst inquiring as to the effect of the new duty, some amusing things were told the reporter. One licensed trader with extensive stabling said that many, who put up their horses and carts in his premises, were teetotallers, who did not buy even a bottle of pop in the place. T)oSe he charged double as much for the accommodation as he charged the free and hearty guests, who imbibed a few pints or luxuriated in black-and-white." The complaint of another in a higher class of business was of a different character. A few county gentlemen," said he, come to my place occasionally, put up their traps or carriages in the yard, and I do not see them again until they are leaving for home. They pay perhaps a shilling for the accommodation, and that is all I get out of them. They dine, perhaps, at the County Club, and have their drinks there-but that is no use to me, and I could not live if all my customers were like them." EFFECT IN PEMBROKE DOCK. Our Pembroke Dock representative has been furnished with the following figures in respect of a number of houses in that town, which may I be taken as typical instances, and which will show the seriousness of the position in so far as it affects the licensees:— Old Duty. New Duty. £ Alexandra 20 44 Royal Oak 6 20 Duke of York 8 20 Olive Bar 10 20 Crown and Anchor 6 20 King's Arms (P. Dock) 6 20 Landshipping Inn 8 20 Star 20 20 Bell and Lion 8 16 Ivy Bush 8 16 Pembrokeshire Arms. 10 20 Bush Tavern 14 20 Prince of Wales 17 20 Globe (Pembroke). 8 20 Practically all the houses in Milford Haven are "tied," and, so far as can be learned, the increased duties will not affect the tenants. Some of them, however, fear that their rents will be increased, or that they will be charged more for the beer supplied to them, so that the brewer will be recouped. THE DUTY IN CARMARTHEN. In Carmartnen the hotels have been very badly hit, whilst the smaller houses have been served with demands for prohibitive sums. A widow, who conducts her house well, and who just manages to keep the wolf from the door was called upon to find iell in six days, and in future her license, instead of being iell, will be £24. So serious is the situation that many houses will be compelled to close. The country villages also feel it, and in places like Abergwili, White Mill, Llanarthney, Conwil, etc., the publicans are called upon to pay an extra duty of from 10s. to 42.

ST. BRIDE'S BAY. Guide Book to the Haven. It is a pleasant sign of the times that Broad Haven is at last waking up to the necessity of advertising its great natural advantages as a health and holiday resort. A striking evidence of this is afforded by the issue of an illustrated guide book descriptive of St. Bride's Bay and that section of Pembrokeshire extending from St. Anne's Head to St. David's Head. The book has been compiled on original lines by Mr. W. Jones, Royal Hotel, Broad Haven, and contains much information of interest and use to visitors including a map of Little England beyond Wales." Under the heading" Coast Rambles a weekly programme suitable for quiet family visitors has been outlined. The geological article from the able pen of Mr. T. C. Cantrell, B.Sc., F.G.S., will be found valu- able to the student and visitor pursuing that science either seriously or as a hobby. Drives of historical interest and boat trips are allur- ingly described, while the restful atmosphere is shown to be at least equal to the old world districts of Italy and Switzerland as a place for the overworked city man to escape from the strenuous life for a season. The illustrations, printing, etc., are done in the best style of the well-known art publishers, Messrs. E. J. Burrow, Cheltenham, and in the advertisements will be found particulars of hotels, apartments, furnished houses, etc. The book is on sale at leading bookstalls, price 6d., or may be had direct from the compiler post free 7d. «

Flourishing Haverfordwest Industry. SUCCESS OF MESSRS. LLEWELLIN & SONS' EXHIBITS. The Implement and Machine Review" contains the following notice of the exhibits of Messrs. G. Llewellin and Son, Haverfordwest, at the Royal Show in Liverpool in June:—"A real Lilliputian in point of size is the new 'Domo Handy' cream separator for dealing with 6 gallons per hour, which has just been placed on the market at 30s. by Messrs. G. Llewellin and Son, of Haverfordwest, fQr it weighs but 151b., and is only 15in. higb. Though small it is, we assured, as efficient as the seven larger members of the Domo series, a complete range of which was shown, the largest being a 67 gallon machine, priced at £12. The cog-gear of these separators is entirely enclosed; and as both ends of the crank rest in long bearings, strain is reduced. The bowl used in the three smallest sizes is in one piece, and there are only five parts in the machine which require taking out and cleaning. In the larger machines the drum is provided with a nest of discs, which may be removed or inserted altogether by means of a disc remover, on which the discs are also readily cleaned and dried. Simplicity of construction is charac- teristic of the Domo' throughout; and we hear that no less than 100,000 machines of this type have been sold. Llewellin's 'Eccentric' end- over-churn, which was shown in five sizes, is a capital piece of work, containing first-class materials and workmanship; but a slightly cheaper grade is their Special Export' eccen- tric end-over-churn, which is available in five sizes for churning from 12ib. to 601b. of butter, and is priced at from 55s. to 105s. The barrel churn on view appealed to those who prefer the old style of machine, this being fitted with Normandy concussion dashers. The Balmoral' butter worker on view reminded visitors that this class of appliance is also a speciality of the firm, who have been established over a century, and whose admirable motto is Non nobis solum '—' not merely for ourselves.' -:0:-

The Regatta.-The annual meeting of the committee of the Fishguard Bay Regatta was held in the Commercial Hotel on Tuesday, when Mr. W. J. Vaughan presided over a large attendance. The statement of accounts showed a credit balance in hand of £ 22 16s. 9d. It was decided that the Regatta this year should be held on August 17th, and that overtures be made with the object of altering the title to Fishguard and Goodwick Regatta," together with the addition of a number of prominent Goodwick gentlemen to the committee. Mr. de Courcey Bexaisli was elected president; Mr. W. J. Vaughan, chairman; Mr. David Rees, vice-chairman; Mr. Gwynne Roberts, hon. treasurer, and Kr IJ. Y. Williams, hon. secre- tary.

COODWICK. The Common.—Important reports dealing with the Goodwick Common. and other local ques- tions will be found under separate headings. Railway Removals.—Mr. D. J. John, parcel porter at Goodwick Station, has been trans- ferred to Llanelly, and has- rbe.en succeeded by Mr. T. J. Parsell, who was formerly a shunter in the yard at Llanelly. Navigation.—We have strong reasons for be- lieving that, as a result of an informal con- ference which took place on Monday afternoon between representatives of the G.W.R. Con- struction and Marine Departments and the Cunard Company, an obelislf or other con- spicuous landmark will, shortly be erected on or near Pen Anglas, withi the object of facili- tating navigation during, misty weather. Bay Hotel.—Operations on the extension of the Fishguard Bay Hotel are nearing the com- pleting stages, the chief- work now in progress being the finishing off of the outward effects. The new portion has been cemented, and the glass fixed in the windows, and it has already a striking and commanding appearance from the land side. The main entrance and porch have been erected* and await the glass fittings for completion. The verandah, running along the side facing Goodwick is also in the finish- ing stages.

MAENClOCHtJC. Property Sale.—At the Castle Hotel,. Men. clochog, on Saturday last, Messrs. Davies and Thomas offered for sale the freehold farm called Gotty Farm, situate in the parish of Henry's Moat, comprising about 46 acres of land. L500 was first offered, and after a brisk bidding the farm was bought by Mr. W. Evanr., solicitor, Fishguard (acting for a client) for- 4900.

LITTLE NEWCASTLE. Obituary.—We are sorry to record the death recently of Mrs. Sarah Anne, the beloved wife of Mr. Frank M. R. Vauhgan. The funeral was the biggest seen at this neighbourhood for a long time. She was buried in the Parish Church, Little Newcastle. The Rev. A. Richard- son, B.A., vicar of St. Dogwells, officiated at the house and graveside. Among those pre- sent were the Revs. T. M. Jones, The Rectory, Henry's Mote; T. Jones, vicar of Ambleston; Jacob John (B.), Beulah, and the Rev. Mr. Lewis (C.), Station Road, Letterston. The chief mourners were Mr. F. M. R. Vaughan (hus- band) and three children, Mr. and Mrs. Vaughan, Court House (brother and sister), Nurse Vaughan from Weston-super-Mare, and Nurse Vaughan from Aberbargoed, Mr. and Mrs. Phillips, Wern, Miss Vaughan, Par- sonage, and Mr. A. Wooloock (unelp), and Mrs. John, of Newton (daughter of same.) Thirteen crosses and wreaths were sent from relatives and friends.

LETTERSTON Anniversary Services.—The anniversary ser- vices in connection with Saron Baptist Church, Letterston, will be held on Sunday next throughout the day, commencing at 10 a.m. The preachers will be the Rev. Dan Davies, Hermon, Fishguard, and the Rev. Mr. Jones, of Llangendeyiu.

ST- DAVIDS. Water and Gas Company.—At Wednesday's meeting of the Haverfordwest District Council a letter was received from Messrs. Watkins, solicitors, Pontypool, inquiring whether the St. David's Water and Gas Company had lodged. with the Council a copy of accounts before the 25th March, as if they had not, they were liable to a penalty of 40s. a day for the period during which they were in default. Messrs. Watkins stated that they were acting for a client, who was not rich, and who had invested a small sum in debentures in the Company, but could get neither her interest nor any in- formation from them.—The Clerk was directed to inform Messrs. Watkins that the Company had not deposited any statement of accounts with the Council.

SOLVA. Cantata.—The Baptist friends are busily rehearsing for the performance shortly of the cantata, Christ and Bethany." The practices are well attended, and a rare treat is promised when the work will be ready. Local Intelligence.—On board H.M.S. Forth, which arrived at Pembroke Dock on Saturday from Devonport, is Mr. William Williams, eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Eben Williams, Folly Houses. He was visited on Sunday by his father and sisters, and was enjoying ex- cellent health. The Drink Again.—One evening last week someone broke into the Llanunwas Arms, Middle Mill, when the landlord was peacefully asleep, and took away a jar of whisky and other drinkables, to the value of several pounds. The local constable was informed of the theft, and is trying to run the thief to earth, but so far he has not succeeded. Welcome Home.—To Mrs. Davies, of Golden Terrace (late of Swansea), who has come to 'reside permanently in our midst, we extend a hearty welciome. Her husband, a mechanical engineer at Treorky, intends to retire next month, to whom also we extend the same wel- come on his taking up his residence in our pretty little town. Theft.—One day last week some person or persons took away from outside the Guar- dian Office a good length of matchboard, which had been left there by Messrs. Thomas and Phillips, contractors. We understand that someone saw the theft committed, and the person's name can be disclosed, which will be done unless the board is replaced at once. The National Eisteddfod.—The Rev. Mafonwy Davies attended the proclamation of the National Eisteddfod of 1911 at Carmarthen, and in the "Mail" the following day a photo of himself and Mr. Llewellyn Williams, M.P. for Carmarthen Boroughs, appeared driving through the streets of Carmarthen in a motor- car. Accidents.—As Captain James, Llandruidion, was returning from Haverfordwest on Friday he had a miraculous escape of being seriously injured. A runaway conveyance coming from the opposite direction dashed into one of the wheels of his trap, with the result that the captain was thrown out, but, luckily, his in- jury was only trifling. It is remarkable how he escaped so well.—A few days previous as a load of timber, owned by Mr. E. J. Martin, of Tre- henlliw, was coming down Ffynon Ddegwel Hill the harness of the shaft horse broke, with the result that the horse fell, the timber going against its body, doing considerable injury. We understand that the horse is now recovered. Hearty Congratulations.—We extend to Mr. William Jenkins, Solva House, Treorky, our hearty congratulations, and we are sure our numerous readers will join us on his recent success at the Baptist Sunday School examina- tion. Out of 269 competitors, Mr. Jenkins (who we are proud to say is a Solva boy) was declared the best in Wales, which is a most commendable performance. His previous suc- cesses are first prize in East Glamorgan twice, and he also has been third in Wales once before. Mr. Jenkins is still young, being only 36 years of age. He was a regular attendant whilst at Solva at Felinganol Baptist Church, and received his early teaching under the late Rev. William Owen. An excellent photo of Mr. Jenkins (by Mr. Rees, Solva) appeared in Mon- day's "Western Mail."

Otter Hounds. The Pembrokeshire and Carmarthenshire otter hounds intend making their annual visit to the district the week commencing July 18, and the following fixtures have been arranged: July 19th, Solva; July 20th, Roch Bridge; and July 21, Pontfelin Morris; each day at 10.30.

GOODWICK COMMONS, District Council and Estate Company. At Wednesday's meeting of the Haverford- west District Council, Mr. S. W. Dawkins presiding, the North Surveyor reported that the Pembrokeshire Estates Company were a.bout to sell the ground used at present for the deposit of house refuse on Goodwick Moor. Refuse had been tipped there for the past two years, and could now be taken about 100 feet from the highway. It was an ideal place for the purpose, and the Surveyor advised the Council to take immediate steps to retain it. Otherwise house refuse must be deposited on the roadside, and will become a public nuisance. If this were closed it would be difficult to find a suitable place. Mr. Williams urged the Council to take steps jto prevent the company taking the plot or felling it The Clerk: If it is their property how can we stop them ? Is it their property? Mr. Williams: It is not their property. It is common land'. Mr. Bowen: I am 15 years hammering at the question, and I am no wiser to-day than when 1 started. Mr. V. J. G. Johns did not think they had got any intimation it was going to be stopped. In fact, he thought it would be considered an advantage for the tipping to continue. The Surveyor: I am told by Mr. Gill to whom the land has been sold that he intends- railing it in. If it is railed the tipping must stop. Mr. Williams: The Estates Company have got the rights of the Ecclesiastical Commis- sioners, but can they sell without the permission of the Board of Agriculture? The Clerk: They appear to have sold without that consent. They have not obtained that consent in all the cases where houses have been erected on the common. Mr. Williams: They have sold, but have they got the right to sell t The Clerk said that some years ago there was a public inquiry held at Goodwick by the Board of Agriculture in reference to the enclosure of part of the common and the sale of part. That scheme fell through, and no regulation was made regarding the commons. Of course, the Council could write to the Board of Agriculture asking if they had given the Estates Company permission to sell, but his experience was that they would get in reply a letter telling them it was no part of the Board's business to advise a public authority. Could not the local representatives of Goodwick and the neighbourhood throw some light on the question ? There was a prolonged pause but no answer, and the Rev. H. Evans remarked, The silence can be felt." (Laught r.) Mr. W. H. Walters: It seems to me on the face of it that this is an attempt to interfere with the sale of a piece of what is claimed as private property, and which our clerk believes to be private property. The Clerk: I will not go that far, sir. It is not common land in the sense that it is not common to everybody. A Guardian remarked that the Estate Com- pany seemed to do whatever they liked when they liked. The Clerk said the Commissioner at the inquiry seemed to make it clear that the common was common only to those whose land abutted on it. Mr. Williams said it would be very unfair if Goodwick had to pay for another place for tipping refuse. The Estates Company were selling the common every day, and the Parish Council would have to pay for a piece of land if this refuse tip were taken away. The District Council should look into the matter and ascertain its powers. Mr. Johns said he would be very pleased to make an inquiry as to a place where refuse could be tipped for nothing, but he was not prepared to enter into anything like a legal discussion. Mr. Williams wanted to know who were actually the commoners, and, on his motion, seconded by Mr. C. Mathias, it was agreed to approach the Board of Agriculture on the matter. GROTESQUE RED TAPEISM. The Llanwnda Parochial Committee wrote in conformity with the Act, asking the District Council to apply for urban powers to enable them to erect a public urinal in Goodwick. This was agreed to. In a second letter a like request was made so that certain provisions of the Town Police Cfauses Act could be enforced in Llanwnda dealing with obstructions and nuisances on the street, fires, places of public resort, hackney carriages and public bathing. The Clerk said these matters were already in force in urban districts, but in the case of Goodwick it was necessary to make application to the Local Government Board to invest them with powers to enforce them. On the motion of Mr. Bowen, seconded by Mr. Williams, it was agreed to make the application. SHIXGLE FROM THE BEACH. A report was submitted from the Chief Coastguard Officer, Tenby, enclosing one from the Coastguard Station, Goodwick, in which it was stated that, on the 11th and 17th June, Benjamin Thomas, Mill Field, Manorowen; David Jenkins and John Chiles. Plasyfron, Fishguard, had been observed taking sand from the beach. A discussion took place as to the point from which these men were alleged to have taken the sand, and the result was the discovery that the Board of Trade notice, which has been erected for ten years, was found not to refer to the place at all, but to some impossible piece of seaboard lying 85 yards south of Goodwick Bridge and 80 yards south of Bryn- hyffryn. Mr. Bowen said the notice should read north and east. It was decided to ask the coastguard officer to name definitely the spot from which the sand was taken. ELECTRICAL ENERGY. A notice was received from Messrs. Baker and Co., Parliamentary agents, Bedford Row, London, of the intention of Mr. Herbert Birch to apply to the Board of Trade for permission to provide electrical energy within the urban district of Fishguard and the rural parishes of Dinas and Llanwnda.

EISTEDDFOD AT LLANGWM. A successful eisteddlod was held in the Rectory Field, Llangwm, on Saturday, July 2, the proceeds being in aid of the Llangwm Reading Room Fund. There was a large attendance, and the competition in many of the items was very keen. Mr. F. Hitchings, of Neyland, presided, and the conductor was the Rev. Henry Evans, whilst Miss M. Lloyd, of Pembroke Dock, acted as accompanist. The adjudicators were:—Music, Mr. E. Jones, L.T.S.C., and Mr. H. G. Phillips, Haverford- west; literature, Mr. T. Williams, Lawrenny, and Mr. T. Carr, Llangwm; prize bags, Miss E. Morgan. The secretarial duties were carried out by Mr. E. G. Jones. The awards were as follows:— Prize Bags.—Divided between Miss Sarah Llewellyn, Pembroke Dock, and Ruby." Solo for Girls Under 15, The Golden Shore." —Miss Gwen Thomas, Milford Haven. Recitation for Children under 16, The Violet."—Miss Doris James, Pembroke Dock. Juvenile Choir of 20 voices, Blow Balmy Breath of Spring'# (Mendelssohn).—Milford Choir. Pianoforte Solo for Children under 16.—Miss Doris James, Pembroke Dock. Soprano Solo, The Flight of Ages" (Bevan). —Miss E. Jago, Pembroke Dock. Impromptu Speech.—Mr. W. Evans, Neyland. Tenor Solo, The Last Watch (Pinsuti).— Mr. W. B. Cawsey, Pembroke Dock. Hymn Tune, Holy War."—1, Pembroke Choristers (conducted by Mr. J. D. Jones); 2, Neyland Glee Party. Recitation for Adults, The Quality of Mercy" (Shakespeare).—Mr. F. Skilton, Pem- broke Dock. Contralto Solo, Abide With Me (Liddle).— Miss Priscilla Williams, Pembroke Dock. Unpunctuated Reading.—Miss Rose Batchelor, Pembroke. Baritone Solo, "The Lost Chord" (Sullivan). —Mr. J. H. Canton, Pembroke. Mixed Quartette, Tear Drop" (W. S. Samuel).—Miss Jago and Party, Pembroke Dock. Reading Music at Sight.-Mr. W. Evans, Neyland. Tenor and Bass Duet, All's Well" (Braham). —Messrs. James and Jones, Neyland. Chief Choral (25 to 30 voices), Star of Descending Night (Emerson).—1, Pembroke Choristers (conducted by Mr. J. D. Jones) j 2, Neyland Choristers (conducted by Mr. W. Evans).

PAYING THE PIPER. More Burdens for the Ratepayer. | A long communication was received from Dr. I Walker at meeting of the Haver- fordwest Distnet Council claiming an increase of salary or an allowance for travelling expenses in consequence of greatly increased duties. Dr. Walker explained at length how he would be affected if the new regulations were enforced as to the inspection of school children, notifying of infectious disease amongst them, taking: steps to have the schools closed when necessary, etc. He pointed out that his travelling e-xpinses would be greatly increased by the extra jpurneys involved in attending to these matters. Motor-cars had much increased in price owing, to the increased cost of rubber and petrol.. The general wear and tear upon a car considerably depreciated its value. He had to attend the liners in Goodwick, and had had to relinquish the Milford district vaccinations, which brought him on an average LBO per annuan- He enclosed another long letter which he had. received from Dr. Evans, the county medical officer, setting forth in detail the work which would have to be done in the event of the new system of I closing the schools upon the District medical officer's certificate beingadopted. The demands upon our space prohibit our setting forth the suggested new arrangements at length, but we may have an opportunity later of explaining them in more elaborate detail. Mr. W. H. Walters moved that they authorise Dr. Walker to enter into a working arrange- ment with the county medical officer as to the inspection and closing of schools. Something extra should be allowed him for travelling expenses, and he would suggest ten guineas. The Rev. H. Evans did not think that suffi- cient. The matter should be faced, and their medical officer was bound to co-operate with the county medical officer. Otherwise they would suffer by the loss of grants. There. was no alternative. Mr. Walters said he did not feel disposed to vote for the starting of a bacteriological labora- tory, which had been suggested by the county medical officer as a matter for consideration. The Rev. H. Evans said he aid not associate himself with that idea at all. But the other arrangements suggested were an absolute necessity. Mr. T. G. Lewis said the question was very complicated, and could only be considered by a small committee. Mr. Lloyd Lewis agreed, remarking that everything seemed to be driving up the expense. Mr. T. G. Lewis said they could not be expected to master all that was set forth in the letters at that meeting. It was remarkable that these officials should have to be getting higher and higher salaries continually. When was it coming to an end? They were getting additional officials every day along with the old officials they had years ago, yet day by day and week by week they had nothing but applications for additional salaries and addi- tional expenses. When Dr. Walker was appointed they had 25 applications from the finest medical men in the kingdom. The Council had relieved him at his own wish of the Milford district, but now he told them that he had relinquished it at a loss of LBO. The Council did not ask him to relinquish it, and he could not make it a reason for asking for an increase of salary. On the motion of Mr. W. E. Evans, the application for an allowance for travelling expenses was referred to a committee consist- ing of the Chairman, the Rev. H. Evans, Messrs. W. George James, Samson Williams, and T. G. Lewis, who will report in a month. Dr. Walker was authorised to co-operate with the medical vofficer in the work of school inspection, etc.

SUBMARINES AT PEMBROKE DOCK. On Saturday morning B 2, B 3, B 5, B 7, B 8, and B 9, accompanied by the cruiser Forth and the gunboat Sharpshooter, arrived at Pem- broke Dock, and on Sunday there arrived No. 30, 43, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, and 24, of the C class, accompanied by the cruiser Bonaventure, and the sloop Espiegle. The vessels of the C class left on Monday morning, as was understood, for Bantry, but the others, with all the escort- ing vessels, still remained at Pembroke Dock on Monday evening.

LAUNCH OF THE CRUISER BLONDE. The launch of the armoured cruiser Blonde will take place at Pembroke Dockyard on the 22nd inst. The Admiralty have selected Lady Williams, wife of Sir Osmond Williams, Bart., to name and launch the ship.

JStrtbs—/fcarriases—H>eatbs. DEATH. JEFFREYS.—On the 2nd inst., at 17, Bridge Street, Haverfordwest, Alma Mary, the dearly loved daughter of Frederick and Elizabeth Jeffreys. ACKNOWLEDGMENT. The Wife and Family of the late George Williams tender their deepest gratitude for the sympathy of all friends in their recent bereavement.

Tragedy of the Sea. On Sunday a man's headless and partly dismembered body was found washed ashore on the beach between Broad Haven and Nolton. The body was in an advanced stage of decom- position, and had probably been in the water for upwards of a month. The head was severed, and the arms below the elbows had disappeared. The only clothing remaining was a cord legging on one leg, a piece of blue cloth under the legging, and a pair of hob-nailed boots. A strap round one of the legs suggests that the man must have been employed as a navvy. News of the discovery was communi- cated to the coroner, who ordered the body to be interred at the Haroldston Churchyard. The body was enclosed in a coffin, and as it could not be removed by land owing to the cliffs it was taken away in a boat. No inquest was held.

FOR SALE.—a Good SPRING CART with Removable Head, suit Baker, Grocer, or any tradesman.—Apply Davies, Salutation Bakery, Haverfordwest. 3jy22

BRILLIANT YOUNG STUDENT'S TRAGIC END. We regret to announce the death, which occurred suddenly on Wednesday evening, of Mr. Harold Morgan, son of Mr. W. R. Morgan, monumental mason, Haverfordwest. The deceased, who was only about 24 years of age, was home on holidays from Bangor College, where he had been studying for the teaching profession. He was of a quiet, genial, studious disposition, and his sadden death has come as a great shock. The deceased had apparently been in excellent health almost to the last. Early on Wednesday he went for a walk on the Racecourse with Mr. Arthur Lewis, and in the afternoon engaged in teaching his sister and Miss Louie Philpin a French lesson. It was while thus occupied that he wAs suddenly seized with illness. Dr. Wilson was summoned immediately, and arrived in a few minutes, only to find the poor young fellow breathing his last. The tragedy of Mr. Morgan's sudden demise is accentuated by thexfact that it was only this week the announcement was made that he had been awarded the Eyton Williams Exhibition of P.15 by the Senate of the University College of Wales. A very bright and promising career as a teacher lay before him. He had scored numerous scholastic successes, and was ranked amongst the most brilliant students in his cohrse at Bangor. His pleasant, amiable, gentlemanly manner endeared him to all his comrades, whilst his talents secured for him the commendations of his professors. He was a great favourite with all who knew him in Haverfordwest, and the most sincere sympathy is extended to his bereaved father and the rest of the family in their terrible and unexpected sorrow. 0

CLARBESTON ROAD. Sports Concert.—At the close of the sports last week an excellent^ evening concert was held under the chairmanship of Sergeant-Major Rumball, Haverfordwest, and the tactful con- ductorship of Mr. George Jenkins. The Chairman delivered a happy and humourous address, and the programme, although of an impromptu character, was enjoyable and varied. It included songs by Mr. J. C. Edwards, Mr. Francis Morris, Mr. Jack Edwards, Messrs. W. Jenkins and T. G. Harries (duet), besides mandoline solos by Mr. W. B. Francis, and a bone and mouth organ performance by Master Rees, late of Newton. The audience gave the several items a very hearty reception.

COMING EVENTS. JOHNSTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.— The annual exhibition in connection with this Society will be held in the Council Schoolroom, Johnston, on Thursday, August PRENDERGAST CHURCH BAZAAR will be held in July, 1910. MILFORD HAVEN AND DISTRICT HORTI- CULTURAL SHOW, Thursday, August 18th, 1910. THORNTON FLOWER SHOW, Thursday, August 11th, 1910. HORTICULTURAL SHOW, Pembroke Dock, August 17th, 1910. HAVERFORDWEST GRAMMAR SCHOOL SPORTS will be held on July 17. GWALIA MALE GLEE SOCIETY'S CONCERT Thursday, November 17th. A splendid pro- gramme by London artistes. ST. MARY'S, HAVERFORDWEST.-A Grand Three Days' Bazaar will be held in the last week of October, namely Wednesday 8Bth, Thursday 27th, Friday 28th, 1910, when the Masonic Hall will be changed to an Old English Garden, of the early Victorian period. Proceeds in aid of St. Mary's Debt Fund. Further particulars to appear shortly R.A.O.B. TRIP from Pembroke Dock Sd Ney- land to Angle, Saturday, July 23rd. DR. BARNARDO'S YOUNG HELPERS' LEAGUE.-A Mery Kana will be held in the Llanion Lawn Tennis Grounds, Pembroke Dock, on July 13th, in connection with the above. COUNCIL SCHOOLROOM, ST. DAVIDS Variety Entertainment on Wednesday, July 27th, in aid of School Piano Fund. Pembrokeshire. JOHN FRANCIS & SON will offer for SALE V by PUBLIC AUCTION, at the DE RUTZEN ARMS HOTEL. NARBERTH at 2 p.m., on THURSDAY, 21st JULY, 1910, the Valuable FREEHOLD ESTATE known as "FREESTONE HALL," comprising Free- stone Hall and the adjoining Farms, situate in the Parish of Carew. This Property is being sold so that an oppor- tunity for acquiring land for Small Holdings may be had in this district. Particulars and Plan may be obtained of the Auctioneers, Carmarthen; or of Messrs. Channer and Channer, Solicitors, Taunton. 2jyl5 FREEHOLD HOUSE, SHOP and BAKE- JL HOUSE for Sale, situated at No. 6, Upper Market Street, Haverfordwest. For further particulars apply on the premises. 3jy22 til OR SALE.—Good strong GOVERNESS TRAP, colour black; also Pony to match, 13 hands, thoroughly reliable for children to drive; good bargain to immediate purchaser.— Apply, T. Griffiths, Brynawel, Whitchurch, Solva. 3jy22