The Pembrokeshire Herald and General Advertiser

1ST VOLUNTEER BATTALION WELSH I REGIMENT, 'A' COMPANY. The annual distribution of prizes won by IJHe!Uners of this company took place on T ies- d ay, Dos. 11th, in the Freemasons' Hall, Milford T liven, which was again kindly placed at the J disposal of the officers free of charge. The at- I tendance was very numerous—every available J place being occupied by friends and well-wishers of this old-established company. In the unavoid- able absence of Colonel Stokes, the chair was ably filled by the popular senior major of the battalion- Colonel Esmonde-White. On tht platform were Mrs Boaden, Mrs and the Misses Griffith, Mrs Roberts, Col. Esmonde-White, Capt. Macfarlane, R.N. (who appeared in navil uniform) Capt. G. H. Birt of 3rd V.B., Essex Regiment, Capt. W. R. Roberts, Lieut. Bal,1. f wint Lieut. Edwards, Surgeon major Griffita, the Rev J. Boaden, chaplain, Mr J. Ll. Davies, Mr A. Daysh, and Mr J. T. Jones. A letter from Capt. Clarke, Adjutant, apologising 'or his absence, was read. While the visitors ere assembling the band of the company (under the lead- ership of Mr I. Ward-Davies) played the quadrille Rosalinda.' Colonel Esmonde-White, in opening the proceed- ings, said :—Ladies and Gentlemen, — It gives me very great pleasure to take the chair at thin the annual distribution of prizes to the 'A' Company, 1st Volunteer Battalion, the Welsh Regiment, JUt that pleasme is somewhat dimmed by the tact th;-«11 am only occupying it because of the illness of C'>1- Stokes, who from his long service, from his experience, from the kindly sentiments he has ever entertained for the Pembrokeshire Volunteers and more particu- larly for the A' Company near to whose H tad Quarters be resides, is the person who should fitly c, cupy it. We all I know deeply regret his enforced I Absence and its cause. I have also to apologise for the absence of Mrs Stokes, who had kindly consented jAo distribute the prizes this evening. At the last mo- I mtnt she determined to remain with her husband, an.1 I think that much as we should have desired her pnj sence, we must feel that she is acting wifely and properly, 'and that the Colonel being imlisponed her proper place it with him. I may mention that it is a peculiar coincidence that Colonel Stokes who was sked by Captain Roberts to fix the day of this meet- ,g should have selected without being in the least ■are of the fact, the 29th anniversary of the forma- <n of this A Company. Yes, on this day. 29 years a hw gentlemen met at the Mechanics'Institute ihis town, and started the movement, and nobly well have their intentions been carried out ending *s done in the appearance of a Company, which nd to no other company in the entire force. ew words of praise from me is due to the men. '.her Companies have large parade", large but there is the certainty of some remnnera- vard for attendance. With the 4 A Com- brokeshire Volunteers this does not exist ;end and attend largely, simply from their of the work, from their desire to learn, and dicer of over 25 years' standing, I feel pr< nd iciated with such men, and endeavour to do s best to assist in their military education, eers.) And now as to the Volunteer move- rally, I am, and I am sure you all are, in tccord with what the Lord Mayor of Lon- m last Saturday evening, when presenting he 8rd City of London Rifles. Ilis Lord- ;afc—'The strength of the Volunteer Force ttry was most gratifying and satisfactory took an interest in the defence of the auee there was never a time in the history ltry, when a strong defensive army was tel than now. There never was a time, 'pirit animating the Volunteers was so ■eciated by the Country at large. After hat the Country had a duty to perform in Volunteer Army, (which was the Chief orce) more powerful, and more efficient if., His Lordship urged that although it the spirit of the English Nation to fear —(and they did not fear)—still thevonght iughly prepared. For that purpose the should be encouraged to increase their id to make their equipment as perfect as ..t was new felt that the Volunteer Force fully equipped for duty. That the men aeir duty when the time came went with- and hence care should be taken to see that Were fully equipped for the performance of < and their lives protected to the fullest ex- trusted that before 12 months the Metro- tlanteers' would be in a position to respond vioas can that might be made upon them.' lis prove true with regard to the Metropoli- mteers,—let me hope that the attention of tent will be directed to other Corps, and, then the Pembrokeshire Volunteers (more Jy the A' Company) would be one of the T completion in equipment, as upon that Corps devoir the defence of our Dockyard at Pem- Dock, and the shores of Milford Haven. I upon the men to make themselves as efficient, so if-tbeir services are required they may not be "vg, (Loud cheers.) after regretting Col. Stokes* ab- "Dd thanking Col. Esmonde- nting to take the chair, pro- tai statement. He said otlemen,—I am glad to be good account of tbe A ;ral efficiency of the men jerfectly satisfied. Owing ing the greater part of the share of the credit, that is volved the duty of looking JDpany. Lieut. Baldwin, ,well, assisted as they were h, are entitled to receive the way which tbe high standard of ef- < maintained throughout the season. We the year 42 ont-door parades the average ittendances was 51—a marked improve- it seasons. No less than 1.1 per cent. at- ry drill, while another lfi per cent. were j ijnes out of the i2. (Hear, hear.) Twenty j te joined the company since last we met be exception of their shooting, which was ♦•'•w.the average, they have all turned out During the summer we organized \)e in the history of the company •*oetitions for the purpose of stimu- of those who desire to become the rifle. Although the re- > were fairly satisfactory, we that a larger number of >f the opportunity thus "lgbout the season were )rporal W. Williams, „be longer distances, rvely, Sergt. Hnghes, ")1. J. Edwards. At .ion meeting, Band- in carrying off the 'e of 31 ont of » pos- accessful in winning of the prizes given by Although we had the 1ncement of th", season, best musicians, the maintained through able bandmaster, Mr I. par* of the year our late -examination, which j for the purpose of ommissioned officers. i:stions in a way If care had been 4s subjects. The I sergeant's stripes d and Phelps, and and Prvt. A. S. ..<* rank of corporal. I iking of our non-com- "ery pleased to see last rgeant H. Edwards ear, hear.) Apart 'd by all, the Vt'ry laster-sergt. for to the favour- imanding the that in their efficient and I ,ever try to lgs of those .'2 announce sing made r fail to be • .> "fficiency We have pect to ..ith has .•>mpara. Palmer accom- 'hear.) '¡e com- ected in as "convenience akin, Hubber- men, I have » all for your *#ed the Sil- rujo::>v <■ t recipients j Brc't^hfcoi). j I. Wvd- J vies, at.d I LW*rd- <!< I ( = £ 1 given by Capt. Roberts. Open to this year's re- | cruits for attendance at drill and shooting. I Prvt. C. Puxty, 7s. 6d 127 Prvt. E. Evans, 6s 126 Prvt. (jr. Lloyd, 4s H7 Prvt. T. Mortimer, 2s. 6d 113 Prizes for attendance at drill and good shooting WINNERS OF 15s. L. Corpl. J. Edwards,114 Bandmaster I. Ward-Davies .114 WINNERS OF 10s. Prvt. A. Cleevely, HI Pnt. C. Whicher, .111 Corpl. A. S. Broughton, HO Prvt. W. Adams, HO Prvt. C. Puxty, -H0 Prvt. A. Giles, 109 Sergt. R. Leonard, 108 Prvt. E. Evans, 108 WINNERS OF 7s. 6d. I L. Corpl. C, Davies, 107 Prvt. J. Thomas, 107 Prvt. R. Wraith 107 L: Corpl. R. C. Davies, 106 Prvt. W. Davies, 10» Col. Sergt. J. Howells, 104 Prvt. W. Hughes, 101 Prvt. G. Lloyd, 101 WINNERS OF 58. Prvt. L. Davies, 99 Prvt. W. Thomas, 95 Sergt. J. Mortimer, 95 Sergt, R. Phelps, 9o Prvt. G. Millar 95 Prvt. T. Mortimer, 95 Prvt. H. Phelps, 94 Prvt. D. Lewis, 93 Sergt. J. Mathias, j 91 Prvt. If. Davies 91 Prvt. W. Bevans 90 Prvt. J.LLDavies, 90 Prvt. F. Lloyd, 90 Prvt. W. Kellen, 88 Prvt. A. Collins, 88 Prvt. ,T. Page, 88 Prvt. T. Morris, 87 Corpl. W. Williams, 87 L. Sergt. M. Hughes 85 L. Corpl. W. Williams 85 Prvt. G. Whittow, 82 Prvt. P. Hancock, 78 Prvt. A. Nicholas, 72 Prvt. A. Reynolds, 67 After the band played the waltz "Twilight I Shadows," the open prises were distributed, a list of which together with the names of winnera and donors will be found below. Lieut. Baldwin then proposed a vote of thanks to the donors. In doing so, he said he had to repeat the same old story, that when Capt. Roberts and himself called upon the tradesmen of the town for the pur- pose of asking for prizes, they met with the greatest kindness at the hands of alL Thougli times had been had throughout the year, every one cheerfully re- sponded to the appeal made, which showed how much the people of Milford sympathized with the Volunteer movement in general, and the A Company in par- ticular. (Cheers.) Mr J. LI. Davies, In responding, said Mr Chair- man, Ladies and Gentlemen,—On behalf of the donors, I have to thank the proposer for the very flattering and complimentary manner in which in which this vote of thanks has been proposed, and the Rifle Corps as a body for the cordial manner it has been received. While it is highly gratifying to the donors that the gifts are appreciated, I feel I should be lacking in my duty in responding on behalf of the donors, did I fail to point out that we feel it a very great pleasure to have an opportunity once a year of practically exhibit- ing our admiration for oar Rifle Corps. The Volun- teer Movement commends itself to the sympathy and support of the public in many ways, and if not tres- passing on your patience, I would desire to draw your attention to point out that it benefits us both socially and nationallv. 1st.—It provides an excellent train- ing for the youths of a Town. It instructs them in the invaluable lessons of order and discipline, and fosters the spirit of commendable emulation. This is a most useful education to our young men, and not only tends to their improvement and well being now, but practically lays the foundation and develops traits of character that will have a tendency to ensure their future success in life. Nationally, the Volunteer Movement as a whole has very considerably strengthened our position among the nations of the earth. Great Britain desires peace, but it is a well established fact, that the best means of maintaining peace is to be prepared for War. The Volunteer Movement has very considerably promoted this ob- ject. One hopes and prays that the day may never dawn when our Volunteer Army will be called upon to take the field to protect our shores, but should an emergency arise, we feel proud to know that our young men well trained in the use of arms, and led by brave and efficient officers, will give a good account of themselves. On behalf of the donors, I again thank you very much for your vote of thanks. (Applause.) In rising to propose a vote of thanks to the Em- ployers of labour, Colonel Esmftnde White said that he and the Officers associated with him, thanked those gentlemen most sincerely. It was a generous and patriotic action on their part, to permit those under them to attend drills, and often at serious in- conveniences to allow of their prolonged absence from work. These gentlemen, however, were not looking in the present, but far ahead in the future. So sure as the sun shines in the Heavens, so sure as that night follows day, the time may yet come when England will have to rely upon her Volunteer Army fof the preser- vation of her very existence. Yes, ladies and gentlemen, what would happen if England found herself engaged with two—aye even one—of the great military powers. Think you than an effort would not be made to take from her her Indian Empire :moat certainly it would, and then what would happen-why all the Regulars wonld be hurried out of England, and to the front. The Militia would be taken to garrison various por- tions of our possessions, and to assist in feeding the Army, and the defence of England would devolve upon her volunteers. We cordially thank those gentlemen, therefore, who, like the employers of labour, assist us to build up an army capable of taking the field, and of holding it against all comers. (Loud cheers.) Lieut. Edwards then proposed a vote of thanks to Mr James Greenish for the free use of a portion of the Rifle Range, after which Sergt. Leonard sang Homeward bound," which was loudly applauded. Capt. Macfarlane, R.N.. then proposed a vote of thanks to the visitors. He said Col. White, Ladies and Gentlemen, and Volunteers,—I rise to propose a vote of thanks to the visitors, who have encouraged the volunteers by their presence te-night, and I am specially pleased to see on the platform an officer of an English Corps, from an eastern county. I notice that at each annual distribution of prizes, there seems to be a greater amount of interest shown by our own fellow townsmen, and I have no doubt the efficiency and good conduct of the "A Company has much to do with it. I must congratulate Captain Roberts and the officers upon the report that has been given us to- night of the state of the corps, and I beg to offer my sincere congratulations to Lieut. Edwards upon his well earned promotion after such long service in this, I am sure, I shall be joined by every member of the Company. In conclusion, I trust that the A Company may continue to flourish and keep up the reputation they have gained. (Cheers.) Capt. Firt responded, and in the course of a very neat speech, thanked the officers of the "A" Com- pany for having invited him to be present at that in- teresting meeting. That being his first public appear- ance before the people of Milford Haven, he desired to say that, now he had settled down amongst them, he would do everything in his power to promote the pros- perity of the town. (Cheers.) Mr J. T. Jones then proposed a vote of thanks to the Trustees of the Freemason's Hall. Mr A. Daysh, in responding, said CoL White, Officers and Volunteers, Ladies and Gentlemen,—It affords me very great pleasure to find that the vote of thanks, which it is the eustom to give to my col- leagues and myself, has been received in the usual hearty manner. It has fallen to my lot several times to respond to this vote of thanks, and I dare say I shall reiterate to-night what I have said on former occasions. I know I may do so in all sincerity, because I feel sure I am only expressing the sentiments of my Co-Trustees, when I say that standing out strongly in contrast to the difficulties and up-hill work, which the carrying on of this building entails, we feel at any rate once in the year a certain amount of gratifi- tion, that it is in our power to lend our assistance by granting the free use of this Hall for the distribution of the prizes thereby aiding to foster and encourage in our midst an organization of which we are all equally proud. You need scarcely want to be re- minded that in nearly every thing connected with our Town this last 20 years we have seen nothing but fluctuation, a series of ups and downs. The Volun- teer Corps seems to be the only exception. It seeins to be the one institution among us, possessing within itself all those elements of stability and grit if you will allow me to use the tetm—elements which always have and always will command success wherever they are displayed and brought into action therefore, I think it is our duty, as I feel sure it will be our con- tinued pleasure to do all we can to encourage such a patriotic and unselfish movement, and I have no hesi- — saying that so long as the Corps is in need of our -'M-pnrt, it will not be grudginly given to them. f).< b, flail of the Trustees, I thank you for t.he vote of (Cheers.) !>r, Griffith proposed a vote of thanks to the Chairman. While deeply regretting the absence of rW-tfi?! Stokes, and the cause of it, he thought that congratulate themselves upon tbe able and manner in which the duti> ul Chairman had j carried out by Col. W'uce. (Cheers.) I CoH- Esmoncie W h:te, in responding, said I beg to anr'i Dr. Griffith for the kind manner in which he proposed this vote of thanks, and you, ladies and tleuien, for the reception you ha.ve given ih When v years ago, I left Ireland and came L,, re/tide in wkeshire, I became wedded to the traditions r,f Nuptry. Subsequently, I t'jolc up mv resi- d received a commission in j Jte{;rs. When I had the I 7 conferred upon me, I felt iolunteers, and especially of J 4 Vis if 1 had taken service Mr Daysh exposed IJU1te j the lfuctuation o^Jjjrg j„ Wing with him, I ico- ahead, vdisljftnce. j see yonr I 4 -"Te Comiag hrgely tof /I 5 v*hen tuis time- *■'>/)> %hed -(■» finished ttv for a. volunteer company in this town, perhaps two companies, at which time I hope to be still young enough and active enough to head these volunteers against any attack, and will gladly draw my sword and lead them to the front in defence of the commerce, and the prosperity of Milford Haven. (Applause.) The proceedings then terminated with the National Anthem. The following are the names of the winners and donors of the prizes competed at 200 and 500 yards, with the order of merit :-Corpl. W. Williams, arm chair, Mr Whicher Sergt Instructor Powell, writing desk, Mrs Stokes Bandmaster Ward-Davies, clock, Mr Hodges PvtC. Whicher, album, Lieut Edwards Corpl. A. S. Broughton, pipe and tobacco jar, Lieut. Edwards L. Corpl. J. Edwards, lamp, Mr Blethyn Sergt. R. Leonard, Inkstand, Mr Ormond Prvt. r. Hancock, lamp, Mr Francis; L. Corpl. J. Page, over- coat, Mr Page Sergt. J. Mortimer, pair of vases, Mra Roberts L. Corpl. C. Davies, leg of mutton, Mr George Prvt. G. Lloyd, two pictures, Mrs Trower Prvt. A. Cleevely. leg of pork, Mr James Davies Prvt. W. Davies, leg of mutton, Mr Lloyd Prvt. C. Pinty, album, Mrs Ormond Prvt. H. Phelps, box of cigars, Mr D. LI. Davies L. Corpl. W. Williams, lug of mutton, Mr .John Davids L. Sergt. M. Hughes, 12 pictures, Mrs Ward-Dayies Col. Sergt. J. Howells, 2 lhs of tea, Mr Daysh Sergt. J. Mathias, 3 jugs, the Misses Johnson; L. Corpl. R. C. Davirs, barometer, Mr Munt Prvt. W. Bevan, pic- ture, Mr Hodges Prvt. J. Thomas, pair of vases, Mrs Morris Prvt. E. Evans, mat, Mr John Prvt. R. Wraith, birdcage, Mr W. Davies Sergt. R. Phelps, mat, Mr John Prvt. J. Rees, tobacco jar, the Misses Morris Prvt. D. Adams, pair of fancy jugs, Mrs M. E. Powell Prvt. W. Adams, brushes and comb. Mr Meyler Prvt. W. Hughes, fancy mirror and paperterie, Mrs Roberts Prvt. A. Giles, cake, Mr Farrow Prvt. G. Millar, preserve dishes, the Misses Morris Prvt. L Davies, 1 Ih, of tea, Mr John Evans Prvt. E. Jones, tea pot, Mr J. Evans j Prvt. W. Thomas, cake. Mr Williams Prvt. P. Williams, glass ornament, Mrs Robert Prvt. T. Mortimer, 1 lb of tea Mr D. Thomas Prvt. A. Collins, 11L of tea, Mrs Prior Prvt. J. LI. Davies, work box, Mrs Roberts Prvt. H. Davies, pair hose and muffler, Miss Beale Prvt. A. Reynolds, tic and muffler, Miss Harries Put. D. Lewis, shirt, Miss Beale Prvt. F. Lloyd, waistcoat, Mr Garrett: Prvt. W. Kellen, cap, Miss Harries. SUBSCRIPTION LIST. £ s. d. The Right Hon. Lord Kensington 3 0 0 Lieut. A. E. Baldwin 2 0 0 Capt. W. R. Roberts 2 0 0 Capt. Macfarlane, R.N. 1 1 0 Dr. Griffith 1 1 0 Messrs. Eaton-Evans & Williams 110 Capt. G. IT. Birt 1 1 0 Mr T. D. Roberts 1 1 0 Sir J. Arnott, per Mr J. Vaughan 110 Messrs. Ind, Coope, & Co., per Mr J. Vaughan 1 1 0 Colonel Stokes 1 0 0 Mrs Stokes 1 0 0 Capt. Clarke 1 0 0 Miss Thomas, St. David's 1 0 0 Mr J. Vaughan 0 10 6 Mrs Morgan 0 10 0 The Rev J.Boaden.M.A. 0 10 0 Mr J. LI. Davies 0 10 0 Mr JM.ThomM. 0 10 0 Mr A. Daysh 0 10 0 Mr W. Reynolds 0 10 0 Miss Morgan 0 5 0 Mr J. W. Wright 0 5 0 Mr J. Phillips 0 5 0 Mr W. Williams 0 5 0 Dr. Moxon 0 2 6 Mr J. Perkin 0 2 6 Mr H. Davies 0 2 6 Mr D. Davies 0 2 6 £ 28 7 6 Prizes awarded 21 10 0 General expenses 1 2 8 Deficit from 1887. 0 19 7 23 12 3 Deficit 0 4 9 +

MILFORD HAVEN. OPENING OF NEW TEMPERANCE HALL. On Wednesday, Dec. 12th, the New Temperance Hall, situated in Charles St., was opened at 3 p.m. In the absence of George Harries, Esq., Rickeston Hall, the chair was taken by G. Griffith, Esq., M.D., J.P., supported by the following gentlemen Rev .J. Boaden, Capt. W. R. Roberta, Mr J. Whicher, ReV J. S. Prior, Capt. Macfarlane, R.N., Mr T. D. Meyler, Rev D. Hussey, Mr J. Llewellyn Davies, Mr Wm. Lewis. The Chairman, in his opening address, alluded to the absence of G. Harries, Esq., through indispo6ition' and although h;8 absence would be keenly felt, he trusted that at some future occasion his health may permit bim to take the position which rightly belonged to him on this occasion. He must compliment the Committee of the I.O.G.T. on the manner they had gone to work so as to place such a nice and convenient room at the use of the temperance cause. He should at all times do his utmost to assist them in the work they had undertaken. A very pleasant task now fell to his lot to declare the building open in the name of George Harries, Esq., to whose great benevolence they were allowed the privilege of meeting in the new pre- mises. He then called upon Mr J. Llewellyn Davies to address the meeting. Mr Davies, in a most appropriate speech, advocated the cause of temperance He was followed by the Rev J. S. Prior, who dwelt ably on the temperance question. The Rev D. Hussey abo addressed the meeting, as did Capt. W. R. Roberts and Capt. Macfarlane, R.N. At the close the usual collection was taken, and resulted m a good sum being handed in to the Com- mittee. The gentlemen present were then invited to partake of the cup that cheers but not inebriates, after which a public tea was held, when a large number sat down to tea. The tables were presided over by the following ladies—Mrs Mathias, Mrs Stephens, Miss Page, M'ss E. Powell. In the evening an entertainment was given presided over by Bro. John Williams, Superin- tendent of Police, Haverfordwest, when a good pro- gramme was gone itto. Amongst those who rendered good service were Miss Powell, Miss Lloyd, Mrs James, Mrs Stone, Mr J. W. Davies, Mr Jones, &c. The accompanist was Miss E. Powell, and it is not too much to say that she showed herself master of her work. The greatest order was maintained through the long programme, and reflected great credit on the managers of the entertainment and the rest of the committee. The committee are still in want of funds, and sub- scriptions,.however small, will be thankfnily received scriptions,.however small, will be thankfnily received and duly acknowledged by the Secretary, Bro. F. W. Stephens.

DRUNKENNESS CURED. A wealthy American Lady whose only son was for years a slave to intemperance, after seeking in vain for a cure, and trying all known remedies, at last found a simple means that cured and saved him from a drunkard's jfrave, Any one suffering or de- siring to help others in this worthy cause by sending a self-addressed stamped envelope to Mr James Hol- land, 2*>, Hart Street, High Holborn, London, will receive this information free of charge. Mention this paper.

INFIRMARY COLLECTIONS. The Secretary of the Pembrokeshire and Haver fordwest Infirmary begs to acknowledge the receipt of the undermentioned sums in aid of the funds of the above institution:— X s, d. Rhosmarket Church, per the Rev. L. M. Jones 1 15 0 Procefds of Smoking Concert* per W. S. de Winton, Esq 4 17 3 b -Martin's Church, per W. S. de Winton, Esq 4 5 4 fcfebron and Nebo Chapels, per the Rev. T. FO .T. Ph i Ili pfl. 2 2 0 S'iPdy Hill Chapel, per the Rev. J.John-). 0 14 8 Hill Mountain Wesleyan Chapel per Mr AusU* 0 12 6 >'i Mary's Church, per the Rev. C. F. Harrison 7 9 5 •• 'vinel, per Mr -Tames Griffiths. 4 2 2 1 Reynoldston Congregational "f W'e Kev. D M. Picton. 1 1 0

APPOINTMENTS.—Forth- d. Second Class Clerks in- \)or Officers of Customs, As- ueer Students, Xav.l Con- i and Pensions. tT)rfnr- sets of recent examina- RVICE YEAR BOOK! Mv Paper!* c.r

A WEALTHY PAUPER. For n considerable time a widow named Mary Carline, resident at South Mimms, has been in receipt of out-relief from the common fund of the Barnot Union. She bad one daughter, and the pair always appeared to be poor in the extreme. At the expiration of each period for which the relief had been granted the allowance was un- hesitatingly renewed, as the recipients were to all appearances destitute. Recently the daughter, Margaret Carline, became ill, and as it was re- presented that there was no other way of secur- ing medical aid she was admitted to the Barnet Workhouse, where she shortly afterwards died. At the next meeting of the Guardians, Mr Lock- wood, the relieving officer, informed the Board that he suspected, from what the mother of the deceased had told him, that the daughter bad left a sum of money. The officer subsequently reported that there was an account with the Post Office Savings Bank. Mr Byfield, clerk and solicitor to the Guardians, was instructed to investigate the matter, and he has reported that the Comptroller of the Post Office Savings Bank has handed him a sum of £ 230. The Guardians consider that they have a claim on the estate they have discontinued Mrs Car- line's relief, and directed the clerk to band her £ 10., pending the decision as to the disposition of the remainder.

AN EXTRAORDINARY DIVORCE SUIT. In the Divorce Division on Tuesday, Mr Jus- tice Butt and a common jury had before them the case of Smith v. Smith and Vickers. The petition was that of a husband, a draper's as- sistant at Manchester, for divorce by reason of the adultery of his wife with the co-respondent, Mr William Vickers, a chemical manufacturer, of Manchester, against whom damages were claimed. The co-rrspondont denied the charge, and alleged wilful neglect on the part of peti- tioner and cordonation further, ho pleaded that Mr Smith commenced the suit and now prosecuted the same in collusion with the re- spondent.—The petitioner deposed that he mar- ried the respondent on October 5, 1881, at St. Clement's Church, Salford. She had been a professional nurse. They afterwards lived at Liverpool and Stafford, and ultimately Chorlton- on-Medlock, where he made the acquaintance of Mr Vickers, who was an old gentleman aged about 60, and had a grown-up family. The co- respondent used to come to the house regularly. On one occasion he saw Mr Vickers kiss his wife, and on be'ng remonstrated with he said he had made a fool of himself, and gave witness a cheque for £10. Subsequently his wife and Mr Vickprs went away together to Wales, and were absent ten days. Witness had no reason to suspect anything wrong, but subsequently his wife confessed her guilt in the presence of Mr Vickers, who admitted he was father of the child. He denied the alleged collusion.—Mr Inderwick, for the defence, said the adultery could not be denied, but his case was that Mr and Mrs Smith had for the past four or five years been living upon the co-respondent, and that his family were determined to put on end to it, after which these proceedings were instituted. Mr Smith had sent threatening letters and suc- ceeded in getting substantial sums.—The peti- tion was dismissed with costs.

WIVES NOT WORTH HAVING. It is a consoling fact to all men that the women who make the worst wives are pretty equally distributed among great and small alike. Some of the greatest men the world has ever seen have known the meaning of henpecked and a few have been martyrs to domestic infeli- city. Haydn, the great composer, bad a vixen for his wife. His temper was easy and cheerful but hers. we are told, was difficult and (lismal: She passed easily from mass to mischief-making, and from beads to broils.' Haydn gave her a fair trial, and when he could stand it no longer, sent her about her business on a liberal allow- ance. Lord Byron's life was blighted through mar- riage. He took unto himself an heiress, being deeply in debt. About a year after marriage she left him to go to see her father, and refused to return. To Byron's amazement she said she thought him insane, and not safe to live with. Thus Byron loss his wife and kept his debts. Milton the illustrious poet, was deserted in a similar hasty manner. But he married hastily, too, the courtship only lasting a month. His wife was a magistrate's daughter, and b ing ac- customed to a gay life she found his poetic me- lancholy too much for her. and like Byron's wife went to see her father. Letter after letter sent to her imploring her to return was ignored, and a messenger despatched to fetch her by force was unceremoniously dismissed. Joseph Addison is said to have 'died of his wife.' He aimed high, and married a middle- aged shrew, who treated him like she treated her footman. But Addison had an aggravating disposition, and 'her jibes were met by his courtliest smiles, her haughty laughter by his humblest bow.' All the same Addison felt his position, and after marriage was said to 'in- crease bis quantity of wine, and double the number of his visits to Button's.' Button's was a well-known coffee-shop, where his wife dare not follow bim. Drvden, the poet, made the same mistake of marrying above his station. His wife could never forgive him for having relatives in the to- bacco and stationery line, and, women-like, was constantly reminding him of her superiority to himself. "Things got to such a pass eventually that they parted, and Mrs Dryden was the loser. On the other hand, the poet Shelly married too far beneath him, though that might not have mattered much if his wife had been a sen- sible woman. But she wasn't; and after spoil- ing his happiness for some time she drowned herself. Dr. Samuel Johnson, like Joseph Addison, was miserably sat on by his partner. He was twenty-six when he married, and she forty. eight. Garrick says sho was 'very fat, with cheeks coloured both with paint and cordials, flimsy and fantastic in dress, and affected in manners.' Her illustrious husband was treated with contempt, and, antiquated beauty as she was, she flirted before his eyes, but he returned her scorn with elaborate deference. Bishop Hooker consenting to his landlady chosing a wife for him. that lady palmed on him her own daughter, who spent his money with amazing liberality, and was a drag on the re- mainder of his life. Few men would care to follow the example of the ancient philosopher, Socrates, who married the worst-tempered vixen he could find, on the principle that if he was capable of bearing her insults, there was nobody in the wide world with whom he could not live. The lady of bis choice, in an excess of rage and fury, once met him in the street, tore off his cloak, and emp- tied a pot of dirty -vater upon bis head, and the only remark the insulted sage made was that So much thunder must needs produce a shower." The two divines, John Wesley and Wycliffe both married widows in mid life, aud were both abused in such a manner that they could only find peace in separation. William Wycherley, the English dramatist, also married a widow, but she was thoughtless, young, and rich. Besides being exceedingly ill-tempered, she was so extravagantly jealous, that when her husband met his friends in the Cock Tavern, opposite his own house, he was obliged to leave the window open. in order that her ladyship might be satisfied no woman was of the party. The wife of Durer. the father of German painters,' was violent, haughty, mean, and covetous. She got into her bead that starvation threatened her. and gave her husband no rest from work, but kept a constant watch upon him, until the poor fellow was driven half out of his senses and finally died wretchedly. His cele- brated engraving Melancholy is supposed to have had its oriein in his treatment by his wife. And so we might go on. enumerating the cases of the famous Duke of Marlborough, Sir Thomas More. a foimer and celebrated Chan- cellor of the Exchequer, Shakspeare, Ben Jon- son, and a score of other illustrious characters who were tormented with vixenish wives, and were living examples of hen-pecked husbands — I Tit-Bits.'

I A BONFIRE OF BIBLES.—The Liberal Govern- ment tries in vain (says the Madrid correspond- ent of the Daily News') to enforce the spirit of toleration among- the authorities and subjects of toleration among- the authorities and subjects of his Most Catholic Majesty. Very recently in Biscay an agent of the Bible Society was at- tacked V-11(i insulted by twenty young Catho- he students led bv a Jesuit Father, who excited the Ind4 to take possession of, leai up. and uaake a pious V >onfire of the Bibles, Testaments, and tracts. T^c Spanish judges, after caretully in- vestigatingf the case, declined to send the of- fenders before the tribunal for tbe assault and the destination of the property of the Foreign I Bible ;s i el t, Ly The students, tnul not the Jesnit rather, who the principal instigator of th'^ ofutrage, wiL-navo to appear before the mimic1'll magistrate, who can only indict a fine a.'■ t'ifew lays' arrest evon if they arts co/i- victi Whilst this treatment is ia Protestants, th<) Span: rnaMsts ( penal ser

-0-. Autumn and Winter Fashions, 1888.1 -:0: MRS. 8KONE REES | A Begs to announce that she has returned from London, and that her Show- rooms are now open with a large and varied assortment of ( MILLIUEBY, (Both trimmed and untrimmed), a Fur Capes, Fur and Feather Boas, Muffs, Woollen and other Gloves, J Umbrellas, &c. '0' Agent for W. ■§ A. Gilbeifs Wines Spirits. I ( -:0:- 12 & 13 Market Street, Haverfordwest. i SWAN HOTEL, HAVERFORDWEST # I J- SIME Begs respectfully to thank his friends and the public generally for the kind support afforded him while he conducted the City Hotel, St. David's, and to inform them that he has taken the well known establishment, the Swan Hotel, Haverfordwest, where lie trusts to secure the same generous patronage as was accorded for so many years to his predecessors. In announcing that the busiess will be carried on as hitherto in all its branches, J S. assures all who may patronize him that no effort will be wanting on his part to secure a con- tinuance of their support. ST. DAVID'S AND HAVERFORDWEST. I The well appointed OMNIBUS The Eclipse," will continue to run between St. David's and Haverfordwest on Tuesdays and Saturdays, starting from the Old Cross House ilotel, St. David's, at 7.30 a.m., and returning from Haverfordwest on the arrival of the 3.57 p.m. train. Parcels for St. David's should be left at the Swan Hotel, Haverfordwest. COAL AND CULM STORES, North Street, St. Martin's, Haverfordwest. :0:- 'W' IE I SMTo IR, S IE I J. in Begs to announce that he lias made arrangements to carry on the COAL AND CULM BUSINESS Hitherto carried on by Mrs Harries, of the Old Quay. In respectfully soliciting a share of public patronage, W. E. M. would state that it s his intention to keep always in Stock COAL AND CULM of the BEST QUALITY, and hat all orders entrusted to him will be promptly executed. I 3 Kensington Terrace, Haverfordwest, June 2, 1888. THE ONLY BOOKBINDERS IN TOWN -:0:- All Work done on tlte Premises. -:o JAMES ROGERS & SON, BOOKBINDERS, Bridge Street, Haverfordwest, Beg to inform their Friends and the Public generally, that their Business is now carried on at the above Address, and to solicit a continuance of the patronage accorded to James Rogers Lor the past 25 years. t) BOOKS BOUND IN ALL STYLES OF BINDING AND AT REASONABLE RATES. PORTFOLIOS AND SCRAP BOOKS MADE TO ORDER. SPRING GARDENS COAL & CULM YARD. ISAAC ROBERTS Has great pleasure in informing his numerous Customers and the Public generally that he has now in stock a large quantity of the best TONDU HOUSE COAL, ALSO A QUANTITY OF Steam Coal suitable for Threshing Purposes. :0: — A LARGE QUANTITY OF THE BEST SAUNDERSFOOT CULM ALWAYS IN STOCK. -:0:- ALL ORDERS SHALL RECEIVE DUE & PROMPT ATTENTION October 22, 1888.

GEEAT WESTERN RAILWAY TIME TABLE. NOVEMBER, AND UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE. m UP—WEEK DAYS. SCNDATS. a.m. a.m. a.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. f p.m. a.m. a.m. p m New Milford.. dep. 2 45 6 45 8 40 10 35 1 5 5 0 7 S 3 55 10 0 5 0 Milford 6 20 8 35 10 2012 25 4 55 6 25 Johnston 2 56 6 58 8 52 10 48 1 17 5 13 7 17 4 8 10 13 5 13 Haverfordwest 7 9 t 21059128 5247274171024524 Clarbeaton Road. 722 11 11 1 40 7 39 10 37 Clynderwen 7 35 11 23 1 52 5 46 7 51 1050546 Whitland 7 46 9 30 11 33 2 2 5 55 8 1 11 1 5 55 St. Clears 8 2 9 50 11 541 2 20 8 18 11 16 Sarnau 8 12 12 3j 2 29 8 27 11 23 Carmarthen .Tunc arr. 3 48) 8 23J10 7 12 14' 2 40 6 28 8 381 5 5 11 34 6 25 DOWN-WXFK DArs. SUNDAHl. a.m. a.m. a m. a.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. a.m. p.m. Carmarthen June —dep 12 31 5 15 9 21 11 21 2 41 5 30 6 44 o 15 9 15 Sarnau 9 31 11 31 2 51 6 54 9 25 St. Clears 5 30 9 39 11 40 3 0 7 3 5 30 9 34 Whitland 5 48 9 53 11 55 3 16 5 59 7 19 5 48 9 46 Clynderwen 5 59 10 4 12 6 3 27 7 30 5 59 9 67 Clarbeston Road 10 1512 18 3 39 7 42 10 9 Haverfordwest 1 18 6 24 10 26 12 30 3 51 6 29 7 54 6 24 10 20 Johnston 1 30j 6 39 10 38 12 42 4 3j 6 41 8 6 6 3910 32 Milford arr. 7 15 11 5 1 35 5 35j 7 35j New Milford arr- 1 45 6 50 10 50|12 55 4 15' 6 55) 8 20 6 50J10 45 PEMBROKE AND TENBY TIME TABLE. I UP TRAINS—WKKK DAYS. SUNDAY. a.m. a.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. Pambroke-Dock dep. 8 10 10 15 12 30 2 30 4 30 6 15 Pembroke 8 18 10 23 12 38 2 40 4 38 6 23 Lamphey 8 22 10 27 § 2 45 4 42 6 27 Manorbier 8 29 10 34 12 46 2 55 4 50 6 38 Penally 8 37 10 4212 52 3 5 5 0 6 47 T /arr. 8 40 10 45 12 55 3 10 5 4 6 50 ienDy \(leP- 8 50 10 50 1 5 5 7 7 0 Saundersfcot 8 59 11 0 1 15 516718 Kilgetty and Begelly 9 2 11 3 1 18 § 721 Narberth 9201120140 5 35 7 38 and Whitland 9 30 11 35 1 55 5 45 7 50 DOWN TRAINS—WKKK DAYS. SUNDAY. a.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. 1 p.m. p.m. Whitland dep. 6 010 0 12 10 3 20 6 10 7 20 Narberth 6 1410 1212 25 3 35 6 20 7 40 Kilgetty and Begelly 6 3010 27|12 40 3 50 6 35 § i Saufldersfoot 6 3410 30,12 45 3 55 6 40 8 0 r arr. 6 4510 4012 55 4 10 6 50 8 10 Tenby [ dep. 6 5010 45| 1 10 4 30 6 53 8 25 j Penallv.. 6 5310 481 1 13 4 34 6 56 § ] Penallv.. 6 5310 481 1 13 4 34 6 56 § ] Manorbier ( 210 51\ 1 22 4 50 7 5 8 40 1 Lamphey 7 1011 f> 1 30 4 58 7 12 Pembroke 1511 10) 1 37 5 3 i 17 8 55 Pembioke-Dock arr. _iL.12——— § Stop when required for through passengers on speaking to the Guard.

Stone and Marble Works, MARINER'S SQUARE, HEVERFORDWEST. :o: [ESTABLISHED OVER 50 YEARS.] I 1 W. R. MORGAN, Surviving Partner in the Firm of T- MOIR/Gr^-I^r Sz SOlsT, BEGS to thank the Nobility, Gentry, and tradespeople of the Town and County for the vcr 1 liberal support so long received by his late father and himself, and also to state that tbe BUSINESS will still be carried on by him under the style of T. MORGAN & SON, when he 1 hopes tohave a continuanco of their past favours. Monuments, Tombs, Headstones. Crosses, Mural Tablets, Table Tops, Chimney Pieces, Sec. { In Granite, Marble, Forest, Portland, and other Stones. FOREST OF DEAN HEADSTONES F nOM: Xi 10s. ESTIMATES GIVEN FOR ALL KINDS OF CHURCH WORK. MONUMENTS and HEADSTONES Repaired and Cleaned in Town or Country. AGENTS FOR THE BEST ABERDEEN GRANITE. Jfr. very large number of the Newest and most Elegant Designs, which will be forwarded Z, C with Prices on Application. I' 5 A Larsre Size WHITE MARBLE CHIMNEY PIECE, suitable for a Jjra ,0m, 3 to be Sold a Bargain. > n i NOTE THE :— J T MORGAN & SON,, i J1V.UaiSTj £ H'S SQUABE, UAVUKFOBDW 1 j -0. MRS. BAILLIEU, REGISTRY OFFICE FOR SERVANTS 10, GROVE PLACE, ST. THOMAS GREEN, HAVERFORDWEST. An Eminent Medical Specialist who is a duly qualified burgeon ON SOCIAL PURITY AND THE INFIRM ITIES OF MAN. Addressed specially to ounj men, with advice on Health, and containing recipec hat will restore die nervous and debilitated to the full power of Manhood. Free for the benefit to all who desire a safe and speedy cure, without the aid of Quacks. Send one Stamp to prepay postage Address Secretary, Institute of Anatomy, Binning ham. DEW STREET, HAVERFORDWEST. CUTLERY & GRINDING ESTABLISHMENT MRS. MEEK, OEGS to thank the public for the support accorded JL) to her late husband, and to announce that th# business will be carried on as heretofore in all it. branches. 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