Haverfordwest and Milford Haven Telegraph and General Weekly Reporter for the Counties of Pembroke Cardigan Carmarthen Glamorgan and the Rest of South Wales

Milford Haven Sessions. HEAVY FIXES FOR KEEPING I DISORDERLY HOUSE. FOOD OVERCHARGES. I Nearly sixty cases were down for hearing'— I before Col. W. R. Roberts (in the chair), and I Messrs. A. Cole, L. J. Meyler, a.nd W. John- at Milford cessions on Wednesday. I A BLOT ON MILFORD. Catherine Harvey, of 10, Pill Road, Milford, was summoned for allowing her house to be used as a brothel on the 16th November and previous dates. .-Florence Pipe and Sarah Biggs, both of 10, Road, and Privates Albert Hayward and Albert Hannal, of Fort Scoveston, were charged with aiding and abetting Catherine Harvey. P.C's. Miles and Morgan and P.S. Treharne gave evidence, the details of which are unfit for publication. The defendants did not elect to give evidence, but put certain questions relatively unimport- ant. The Bench retired to consider their decision, and during their absence the defendants, Pipe and Biggs kept up a loud conversation and appeared absolutely indifferent both to the dis- graceful charge against them and the penalty which might be inflicted. It is to be regretted that there are men and women of Milford Haven who are ready-indeed apparently eager—to remain in court to hear the sordid and disreputable details such as were unfolded to the court in this case. The magistrates, on resuming their seats, in- flicted a fine of zio or two months imprison- ment on Catherine Harvey; fines of 1-5 or one month's imprisonment on Florence Pipe and Sarah Biggs, and penalties of Li on each of the defendants Hayward and Hannall. OVERCHARGE ON SALMON. Harry Browne executive officer of the Milford Haven Food Control Committee, summoned Mary Maria Williams, of 25, Robert Street, for, selling salmon at a price above the maximum. Marion Hawkins (divisional inspector) gave evi- dence of having been overcharged £ d. on a tin of salmon purchased at defendant's shop on the 12th November. Defendant appeared, and, in admitting the offence, stated that her young son, aged 15, had sold the salmon to the Inspector. Fined 2s. 6d. FISHY. Timothy Thomas, of 133, Charles Street, was summoned for selling salmon at above the maximum price and for not displaying a price- list in the shop. Marion Hawkins (divisional inspector) proved a purchase at defendant's shop on the 12th November at ld. over the maximum price. She saw no price-list in the shop. Defendant said the overcharge was due to a mistake, and the witness was wrong in saying there was no price-list posted in the shop. It was close to where the salmon was kept. Fined 2s. 6d. for overcharging; second charge dismissed. SAD. Mary Jane Saunders, a married woman living at Pill, was summoned for being drunk and disorderly in Hamilton Terrace on the 3rd "December.-P.O. 71 proved the case and a fine of 7s. 6d. was inflicted. IS 15s. ENOUGH I James Jenkins, of Hakin, and Howard Wood, of Pill, were summoned for indecency in Vic- toria Road and Charles Street on the 19th and 21st November.—Each defendant fined 15s. LANGUAGE, PLEASE 1 Nellie Ward, a. married woman, of Marble Hall, and Samuel Torney, fisherman, of Mil- ford, were charged with using profane language in St. Anne's Road and Victoria Road on the 5th December.—Each fined 58. SLATER-SLATED. Charles Slater, engineer, of Milford, was charged with riding a motor bicycle without lights in Dartmouth Street on the evening of the 3rd November.—Mr. F. E. Greathead, of Pembroke, appealed and admitted the offence on behalf of the defendant.—Fined 2s. 6d. Ivor James Smith was summoned for riding a bicycle without a front light in Hamilton Terrace at 3.50 a.m. on the 29th November.— Fined 2s. 6d. A DUD CHRISTENING. James Gibby, of Talbenny Hall, was cnarged with allowing a horse and trap to be on Hub- berston Road at 8 p.m. on the 8th November without lights, and, further, for allowing, it to remain there for a long and unreasonable time so as lo cause obstructiort.-P.C. 44, in proving the case, said that he got defendant out of the shop, and when he asked him why he allowed his trap to be on the road without lights he became abusive. Witness asked him his name, and defendant replied I have no namie. Fined 5s. for first- offence and 10s. for second. CHEAP AT 5s. The Deputy Chief Constable, applying on be- half of the Inspector of Industrial Schools, was granted an order of 5s. a week against Alfred Walter Barrett, of 9, Marble Hall, in respect, of the maintenance of his son, Bertie, in the training ship Mount Edgcoinbe." THE OUTCOME OF INCOME. Orders were made for payment of income-tax against Charles Price, Waterston, for £1 4s.; Henry Milford, 6, St. Peter's Road, for F.1 3s. 4d.; J. J. Howe, 49, Waterloo Road, for Zl 3s. 3d.; Thomas Davies, Haven's Head, for £4 12s.; E. 0. Dyer, 56, Priory Road, for kl 5s. 10d.; And G. C. T. Packman, 14, Hill Street, for £6 14s.' 10d. Twenty-four like oases were with- drawn and adjourned payment having been made in settlement or on account. THE NEXT GENERATION. The following fines-were inflicted for neglect- ing to send children to school. Clara Goffin, Hakin, 10s.; Charlotte Etheridge, Bridge Street, 5s.; Thomas Hicks,- Hubberston, 15s.; Mary Davies, Priory Street, 15s.; Annie Harries, The Drang, 15s.; Nellie Simmonds, Bridse Street. 5s. ENCOURAGING. Minnie McDaid, of Hakin, summoned her husband, Wm. McDaid, for assault. Complain- ant said defendant had on the 8th November caught her by the throat and had threatened on a previous occasion to cut her throat.—The defendant said it was the wife's fault. The wkole, trouble lay in the fact that he was an Irishman. She would put a couple of spuds on a. plate, saying, That's good enough for a b- Irishman."—Adjourned for a month. THEFT OF COAL. John Jenkins ,an employee at the Milford Gas Works, was summoned for stealing 80lbs. of coal, value Is. 9d., from the gas works.— Defendant admitted having the coal, but said he understood he had permission.—The Gas Manager said he had given no such permission either to the defendant or any other employee. —Fined Cl 10s. I

THE BOOT REPAIRING FACTORY, DEW STREET, HAVERFORDWEST. A LARGE SELECTION OP WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S CLOGS JUST ARRIVED. Women's Clasp Clogs, 8/fi. Children's Tan Bar and Lace Clogs from 5/6. LADIES', GENTS' & CHILDREN'S SLIPPERS iu a variety.of Colours, suitable for Xmas Gifts, now in stock. LADIES AND GENTS' DSESS SHOES. (Sble Proprietor: W. G.?t*EKOMAS).

Haverfordwest Guardians. SPREADING DISEASE. AMAZiXCf NEGLECT OF SANITARY AUTHORITY. HUSBAND WHO WOULD NOT WORK. The monthly meeting of the Haverfordwest Board of Guardians was held on Wednesday, Mr. S. W. Dawkins (chairman) presiding. MAN WHO WOULD NOT WORK. Ayi-eliet^ case from St. Thomas parish came up for consideration. It was stated that relief to the amount of 25s. a week had been previ- ously granted. There was a woman and two children in respect of whom relief was being granted. It was stated that the man had previously been in business but was now a bankrupt. In reply to questions, the relieving officer (Mr. W. Thomas) stated that there was another girl aged 18 years who did no work. The hus- band was an able-bodied man who did no work. Mr. George Jenkins said the husband had abused the woman abominably. He was the cause of her present condition. Dr. Williams said the woman was not in a fit state to work. Mr. W. E. Evans said they were of the opinion that the girl ought to work. The question as to taking proceedings against the husband was discussed. Rev. Owen Jacobs said they could not allow them to starve. He thought that they ought to allow 25s. a week until the case was brought to a head; It was decided to pay JS1 a week for a month, and to take proceedings against the husband. Mr. Jenkins considered that the girl of 18 years of age should be compelled to earn a living. SPREADING DISEASE. The Rev. A. Baring-Gould drew attention to the recent sale of furniture and house at Haver- fordwest by an order of the Guardians. He asked if the bedding and clothing had been fumigated before being sold. The Relieving Officer said they had not been fumigated. Rev. Baring-Gould thought this ought to have been done in the interests of public health. They might be carrying a disease about. Dr. Williams thought it was necessary that this should be done, but it had never been done. It was decided that in future in all such cases that the clothes and bedding would be fumigated before being sold? TO PROVIDE A HOME. It was decided that the father of the children Laugharne, now in the Workhouse, who had a house at Portfield Gate, should be asked to provide a home for the children. The wife was now in the Asylum. It was stated that the man was very much in arrears with the payments for the support of the children. He was an abl,&-bodied man. I DEATHS IN ASYLUM. The Carmarthen Asylum authorities reported the death of Mary Lewis, 9, Victoria Avenue, Fishguard, and Chas. Stewart Paynton, Milford. The latter was removed to the asylum from the Workhouse. I HOMES FOR CHILDREN. Applications had been made to adopt seven orphan children of a Haverfordwest family now in the house. The Rev. A. Baring-Gould said he thought they ought to comply with the request. He had seen one of the relatives and he seemed to be in comfortable circumstances. It was stated that the relatives were residing at Cardiff, Newport (Pem.), and Milford, whilst the young baby was to remain with the sister in Dew Street, Haverfordwest. It was decided to grant the request and to make an allowance of 5s. per week to their upkeep, with no allowance for clothing. I ABOLITION OF GUARDIANS. The Chairman said that with Mr. W. G. James he attended the Poor Law Conference held in London. He said that there were &-good num- ber of ladies present, and the Labour element was strongly represented. Regarding the pro- posed abolition of. the Board of Guardians, he said that a deputation had waited on Dr. Addison to ask his views on the question. There, was no scheme ready, but the present Guardians would have to go. He did not know when that comes into force. This change had been going on for the last nine years, but he (the chairman) was of the opinion that they would remain for a long time yet. Mr. W. Geo. James said one thing proposed at the conference was to grant an old age pen- sion to everybody over the age of 70. At present there were 90,000 pensioners, and this new scheme would mean an increase of another half-a-million. With regard to the proposed abolition of the Board of Guardians, it would be a very great expense for a body of paid officials to take the place of the present Board of Guardians. He thought that an official would not be able to go into the circumstances as a Guardian would be able to do. In the past there might. have been some Guardians who benefitted, but he thought that Guardians now were doing their duty. The Labour Party wanted a change. A question which was also discussed was the payment of expenses to members at- tending meetings. Mr. Geo. Jenkins referred to the proposal of paying out-of-pocket expenses to the members. He thought this should be done. Most of the Guardians there were working men. POOR LAW CONFERENCES. A letter was received from the Secretary of the South Wales and Monmouthshire Poor Law Society asking the Board to send representatives to be held at Swansea on December 30th. It was stated that this was only a kind. of preliminary meeting, and it was decided not to send any delegates. The Central Poor Law Society asked the Board to send representatives to the conference to be held in London next February. It was decided to consider the natter at a later meeting. CHRISTMAS TREAT The Rev. A. Baring-Gould said it had been customary for them to provide a Christmas treat for the inmates. It had beeii -ery ?nuch enjoyed. He would -nike a coi-.o.itio i lido; on. BRABAZON SOCIETY The Chairman read the balance-sheet of the Brabazon Society. He said that there was a bal- ance of R.10, which did not include the amounts paid for articles and a tea to the inmates. He was sorry to hear that Mrs. Penn who had taken a great interest in the work, had left the dis- trict, but he was pleased to say she would come there occasionally to pay a visit.

Haverfordwest District Council. SOUTH SURVEYOR'S SALARY I INCREASED. Mr. W. E. Evans (chairman) presided at the I monthly meeting of the Haverfordwest Rural I District Council held on Wednesday. POWER TO DISMISS. I The resolution of the Narberth Highway Com- mittee empowering the Surveyor to dismiss any roadman he found unsatisfactory and to report the matter later to the council was carried. SURVEYOR'S SALARY. 1* The South Highway Committee recommended I that the district surveyor (Mr. Geo. Evans) be placed on the same footing as the North Sur- veyor. They also recommended the erection of new railing's on the New Road. The Chairman said that at present neither of the two Surveyors' were residing in the centre of their district, and if they could find a suit- able house for them both Surveyors must com- ply with the Council's requirements. They would have to give their work their whole time in the future. He admitted that they had been paid inadequate before and had only given half- time to their work. The Surveyors must comply with the terms of their appointment. Mr. Evans said he was quite satisfied. Mr. T. Lewis (Hanton) said that the Town (Continued at foot of next column).

Reason or Prejudice ? I HAVERFORDWEST BUTCHER'S APPLICATION. I REFUSAL TO GRANT PERMIT. A meeting of the. Haverfordwest Food Control Committee was held. at the Offices, High Street, on Wednesday afternoon. In the absence of the chairman (Mr. T. G, Lewis, J.P.), Mrs. Victor Higgon was voted to the chair. Others present ,,ere:-Mr. W. G. James, JTP., Rev. J. J. Evans, Messrs. F. D Phillips, J. 8. Roberts, R. Sinnett, G. R. James (Clarbeston Road), Williams, T. James (Prendergast), —. John, and Miss John (executive officer). BUTCHER REFUSED PERMIT. xvespecung tne application made to the last meeting for a butcher's permit by Mr. W. J. Jenkins, the Executive Officer had written to the local Butchers' Association asking them to explain why they were-not prepared to grant a permit. A reply was now read from Mi. Rd. Evans (secretary of the Association). He stated that- the Butchers' Association objected to le appli- cation on the following grounds:— (1) That applicant had not been in the busi- ness for the last 12 years and had previously carried on business in Bristol, Cardiff, etc.; (2) There were now 27 butchers in busi- ness in Haverfordwest and that they were pre- pared to grant permits to men who were called up; (3) That previous to the Armistice he was in a certified occupation. Mr. F. D. Phillips asked if there was room there for anybody else. He did not think that the applicant had been in business in Haver- fordwest before. The Chairman said they were willing to grant permits to four more. Mr. Phillips: The soldiers have been given the preference. The Chairman said it seemed hard on the man to stop him opening business. Mr. John said personally he ought to have the opportunity to start like the others. The family had been in the business for many years. Mr. Phillips said that with four more coming it would takeNthe business away from the others. In reply to questions, Mr. James said the man would not be allotted any meat without a permit. Mr. Liewellin said it was not fair to the man. Mr. W. G. James said the feeling he had was to advise Mr. Jenkins to appeal to the Com- iiiissioners.. "I The Chairman said this had already been done. Mr. Phillips said in the case of discharged soldiers they (the butchers) were going to do it. There must be something prompting it. Rev. J. J. Evans said it was very hard on the man if he was barred out. Mr. John suggested that the members for Haverfordwest should get all the information and bring it to another meeting. Mr. James agreed. It was decided to appoint a committee, in- cluding the local members and the chairman (Mr. T. G. Lewis), to go into the matter. Mr. James did not think they would learn more than what they heard at the last meeting. The Chairman said they would see if they had a fair reason or was it prejudice. JKX-SOLDIER GRANTED PERMIT. An application from Mr. John White, Pren- dergaat, an ex-soldier who had been in the busi- ness before, applied for a permit to open busi- ness in the market. The Butchers' Association were willing to give him a licence. On the motion of Mr, Llewellin, the applica- tion was granted.- I MINISTRY OF LABOUR INQUIRIES. The Divisional Officer of the Ministry of Labour wrote for information in respect of the application of Mr. Thomas White to open busi- ness as a butcher. It was decided that the committee appointed to inquire into the application of Mr. Jenkins should also report on this application. SHOP AT TIERSCROSS. It WAS decided to grant the application of Miss Gladys M. Williams to open a grocery business at Tierseross. The Ministry of Labour had written saying that no license could be granted without the permission of the local Food Committee. j "A CREDIT." I The Ministry of Health Swansea, said the auditor had audited the accounts for the year ending 1919, and there were no disallowances or surcharges. The accounts were all in order. I The expenditure for the year amounted to £686. The Chairman said it was a credit to their Executive Officer. ——————— ———————

I HASGUAKD FARMER'S WILL. Mr. Stephen Riebards, of Hasgaard Hall, farmer, who died on November 2nd, 1917, left estate of the proas value of X9058, with net personalty £ 2,012. The testator left X200 to his daughter Alice Jane Roberts, all freeholds ip the parish of Hasguard to bis kion Stephen Thomas Richards, subject to any encumbrance and to the payment to his bank of JE500. Tbe residue of bin p operty he left to his five children, William James Richards, James Arthur Richards, John Scale Richards, Stephen Thomas Richards, aud Alice Jane Roberts, in equal shares, except that the share of his son Stephen is to be les3 than the share of each of his other children by 9100.

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INCREASING THE FRUIT CROP.! THE BENEFITS OF ROOT PRUNING. By E. T. BROWN. When the root system of a tree is healthy,\ vigorous, and well balanced in proportion, to the upper part of the tree, abundant; fruitfulness follows. Where it consists of. long, deeply growing main or tap roots that over-balance, as it were, the head of the tree, a rank growth will be induced, and the nourishment that should go to the development of the fruit will be devoted to the elaboration of excessive foliage and wood. To-day we want increased fruitful- ness, and root-pruning is one of the methods we must adopt. Judicious root-pruning will very quickly destroy an over-proportion of leaves and wood. Removing the terminal growing points of either the stem or"root stimulates the development of other growing points further back. It may not increase the actual number of root tips, so enabling the tree to take up a larger supply of moisture: and nourishment, but it will encourage a more compact root system, which is of great advantage in young trees which are intended for subsequent removal to a less favourable spot. The severity of the root- pruning advisable will depend upon the vigour of the growth it is desired to check. If practiced tpo severely, however, the tree may be weakened and unable to bring its increased number of fruits to maturity. The Best Time for Root Pruning. Root-pruning is usually best performed as soon as the leaves have fallen in the autumn, or else just before the sap be- comes active in the spring. An important point to bear in mind in root-pruning fruit trees is that better results are accomplished when the work is done gradually, one half of the root system being shortened one year, and the other half cut back in the following year. It should be noticed that the horizontal extent of roots is probably much greater than commonly supposed. This is particularly so in the case of trees growing in poor soil, where the roots have to travel further in search of. nourishment. Hence, the trench should be opened in the first year around one half of the tree,. at least three feet away from the stem. The long main roots should then be exposed tq view, and these should be severed, the sur- face roots being tied into bundles and covered with mats. Old established trees are naturally some- what difficult to deal with as regards root. pruning, and, to be on the safe side, al least four or five feet of space should, separate the stem and the trench. Thc, trench should be continued far enough under tie tree so as to ensure all the most vigorous roots being severed, and the trench should then be filled in and the soil 11 trodden down firmly. If the soil is of a heavy and tenacious character, it will be advisable to incorporate with it a generous proportion of old potting, compost or leaf mould or sand. The latter greatly encour- ages the formation of fibrous roots. I Mistakes to be avoided. A mistake in root-pruning fruit trees is; to perform the work carelessly, chopping off the roots with the blunt edge of a spade and leaving them in a ragged and un- trimmed condition. The proper implement to use is a sharp knife, or a saw for the stouter roots, and an upward cut, not down- wards, should be made. The reason for this is that the fibrous roots encouraged by this system of pruning will then have a tendency to develop horizontally rather than in a downward direction. Strong roots which strike obliquely into bad subsoil should receive first attention, as these are a great source of unfruitfulness. Transplanting answers the same purpose as root-pruning, for it is impossible to do, this without injuring, and so checking, the- further extension of the root tips. Nursery trees are greatly benefited by transplant- I ing once, or twice before the final plantingi out. All that is necessary after lifting the' tree is carefully to pare over the ends of the broken roots with a sharp knife. When replanted fibrous rootlets are induced to form from these cut ends and excessive leaf growth is checked. An advantage is also. gained by this method over root-pruning, inasmuch as the roots are spread out at the time of planting, and they can, of course, be re- gulated and placed in the best possible position. The proper time for lifting a young tree is in the autumn, when the summer growths are numerous and no fruit buds are to be observed. It should not be lifted when the growth is short and fruit spurs are forming fast. Showery weather is best for transwanting, for then the soil is neither too wet nor too dry.

(Continued from preceding column). Council should attend to the bend on the New Road. Recently a man had lost his life on that road. It was decided to draw the attention of the Town Council to the matter. DEFAULTING COUNCILLORS. Attention was drawn to the non-attendance of several councillors. The Rev. J. S. Evans said the formal election of councillors was void. The Clerk (Mr. J. E. H. Rogers) said they could declare a vacancy if they wished, unless the councillors could give a good reason. A vacancy could be declared if there-was no at- tendance for six months. Eventually it was decided to let the matter stand over until the next meeting. TRIBUNALS THANKED. A letter was read from the Prime Minister thanking the members and officials of the Tri- bunals for their work. It was decided to record the letter on the minutes. DIRECT LABOUR. The North Highway Committee report re- ferred to the use of direct labour in preference to contract work in the carting of stones, etc. The Clerk said he had written to the County Surveyor asking for.his opinion on the question, but the reply seemed to be non-committal. The question of the purchase of a steam-roller and crusher was also discussed. It was stated that they could spend any sum up to one-third of the £10,000 Road grant for the purpose. It was eventually decided to defer the matter until the next meeting.