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TENBY.
TENBY. On the 30th ult. the barometer fell to 28*84, being lower than what has been recorded here since the public barometer has been erected, near the harbour, about two years ago. On Monday morning week, John Rees and William Phillips took S'ime of Mr Rogers' workmen to Caldy Island, in the Sausy Jack, a dredging boat belonging to Rees. As the work the masons had to do would only require a few hours, the boatmen went dredging until the masons were ready to return. Meanwhile a terrible gale came on suddenly, and caught them on a lee shore; they buoyed and slipped their dredge, and tried to work the boat off the island, but could not; they then dropped anchor to try and ride it out, but their rope parted. Only one chance they now had for their lives, namely, to run the boat ashore. They set the foresail, and providen- tially ran safely through the heavy surf high on to the beach, where able and willing assistance was immediately rendered by the servants of C. Kynaston, Esq., the pro- prietor of the island, who carried the boat, nothing damaged, above high water mark. The boatmen express the deepest gratitude to Mr and Miss Kynaston for their kindness, as that gentleman had them immediately conveyed to his mansion, where they were supplied with dry clothing, food, drink, and a bed, and where they were hospitably entertained until Wednesday morning, when they were able to launch their boat, and return to Tenby. On the same afternoon the crew of a French brig, at anchor in Caldy Roads, went in two boats for the purpose of picking up an anchor which they had been compelled to slip some time previously, leaving only one man on board. They were also caught in the gale, and could not reach their ship. One boat, with a crew of four men, succeeded in reaching the island, and Mr Kynaston extended his hospitality to them, and had their wants properly attended to. The other boat was blown down the Sound, and out to sea, and would inevi- tably have been lost, had not a steamer been making for the roadstead, whose master took her in tow, and ran her so far to windward as enabled the crew to drop down safely on their own vessel. ELECTION OF TOWN COUNCILLORS. The annual election of members took place on Monday week, but as Messrs. Phelps & Smith did not, we believe, canvas at all, and Messrs. Mends and Hughes but very partially, the day passed off without the usual amount of excitement, the result of the poll being,— Mr S. Davies, Argyle House. 137 Mr H. Williams, Slate House 126 Mr G. Mends, 1 Rockville 98 Mr G. Hughes, Park House 93 Mr J. Smith, Wheatsheaf Inn 25 Mr J. Phelps, Milford House 17 The first four were declared to be duly elected.
PEMBROKE
PEMBROKE WILFUL DAMAGE-On Tuesday the 3rd inst., before W. Hulm, Esq., and the Rev. G. H. Thomas, Catherine Davies was charged by Henry Davies, her father-in-law, with wilful damage. It appears that some family dis- turbances had occurredtwhen the defendant broke a door and several panes of glass in a window. Plaintiff claimed damages to the amount of 10s. Fined 5s; penalty, Is; costs, 8s 6d total, 14s 6d. Mr W. 0. Hulm appeared for defendant. MUNICIPAL ELECTION,—This election took place on Monday week. For the Pembroke Ward the outgoing members were H. P. Jones, Esq., Messrs Isaac Williamson and Jonas Dawkins. There being no other candidates, they Were re-elected without opposition.- -For the Pater Ward the retiring members were Messrs W. H. Lewis, D. Braham, and A. Long. The latter gentleman retiring (we'Understand^ the two former gentlemen, with MrG. Phillips, the only new candidate nominated, were duly elected, as at Pembroke, without being opposed. PETTY SKSRIONs.-On Saturday, before N. A. Dunn, J. Adams, and T. Mansell, Eeq<< Major Leach, and the Revs. G. H. Thomas, Leach, and Phelps. TRESSPASS. •" David Williams was charged by Nicholas Rocb, Esq., 01 Paskeston, with trespassing in pursuit of g*™6- Irving proved having served the summons. Case ad- journed until next Saturday, in consequence of some mistake in the summons. AFFILIATION CASE. 1Mary Evans v. John Griffiths, of W oodsenl. The case not being proved, it was dismissed. M r W. V. James of Haverfordwest, appeared for defendant. Before the Mayor, H. P. Jones, Esq., and the Rev G. H. Thomas. ASSAULT. William thomlinson, carpenter, of H.M.S. Blenheim, charged John Sullivan^ a aeaui&ri on board the same vessel, with an assault. It appeared that MrThomltnson met the prisoner, whd was intoxicated,'and went into the Coraiftie'rcial Hotel to evade him; prisoner followed him, and from- thence to the street, where the prisoner tare his cdati The prisoner siaid he Was sorry, and that he was drunk, and knew nothing of what had occurred. He was fined 2i. fid.. costs 14s6d, total 17a, or three days* impri- sonment.Tbs money was paid- The Mayor said he hoped the prisoner would, in future, take care of himself. The pr^on^r thanked hisi worship.
ELECTION OF MAYOR.!
ELECTION OF MAYOR. NOVEMBER 9.—Mr Jonas Dawkins was unanimously chosen mayor of this ancient borough. The attendance of councilmen was large, there being two only absent. Mr Dawkins was ably proposed by James McLean, Esq., who said that, in his opinion,— uid he felt no doubt but his brother magistrates and couneilmen would coin- cide with him—the chief qualification for a person to fill that important office was uprightness of character and independent principles. These he sincerely believed Mr Dawkins possessed in every degree, and that nothing would induce him to swerve from his duty. He therefore would propose Mr Jonas Dawkins as a fit and proper person to fill the office of mayor for the ensuing year. (Great applause.) William Hulm, E;;q.. rose and said that he felt much pleasure in seconding Mr McLean's nomination. He had known Mr Dawkins for many years, and considered him in every respect eminently qualified to fill that office. Dr. Mansel begged to offer a few remark*. He said that he fully concurred with what had been s.tid by Mr McL".m and Mr Hulm, and therefore any eulogy from him on the qualifications of M'r Dawkin.*to rill the office of presiding magistrate for the borough of Pembroke would be superfluous. (Long and continued cheering ) Mr Dawkins was then requested to occupy the Civic Chair, vacated by H. P. Jones, Esq, who had held the office of Mayor for two successive years. Mr Lanning, the Town Clerk, administered the cus- tomary oaths, after which, Mr Dawkins spoke as followsGentlemen,—However reluctant l may feel in responding to your call to occapy the civic chair, I cannot do so without expressing a sense of my obligation and heartfelt gratitude to you for th- honour you have conferred upon me. This honour has been unsolicited on my part, and the only indirect solici- tation, that I am aware of, has been in my endeavour Cos the last quarter of a century (during which period I have had the privilege of living among you) to conduct myself as a peaceable and honourable member of fhe coriiinunity. Wit 11 regard to the duty of presiding over this Council, f surrounded as I am by such a respectable and intelligent body, I anticipate no great difficulty. We shall have the common interest of the Borough at heart,, and I have no fear of every member coolly and, intelli- gently discussing all matters connected therewith in a satisfactory manner. Wi'h regard to the magisterial part, I do anticipate some difficuties, not because I feel myself to be entirely destitute of judgment or without any sense of justice, but treatise o! my want of that legal knowledge necessary for the proper discharge of the duties of the Bench. In this matter I must depend in a great measure on the Town Clerk, and my brother m isistritfe-, whc I hope will favour me with tfiek advice and counsel. But however isinorant l may be of legal mat- ter8, I will not bebiasseu by any party, but will, according to the best of my ability, discharge my duties honestly and fearlessly. Gentlemen, before I conclude I have a favour to ask you, it is: That you will confer upon me the honour of your company to dinner on some day not far' hence, of which you will receive elue intimation. The usual business was then proceeded wit1), after which the meeting separated.
PEMBROKE-DOCK.
PEMBROKE-DOCK. SUDDEX DEATII.—An awful instance of the uncer- tainty of human life occurred on Monday la-t in PenH. broke-dock, to an engineer in the employ of Captain Jackson, Mr AlcFalane, who while being served, oa Saturday, at the shop of Mr Mathias, draper, suddenly fell and almost immediately expired. Mr McFarUne was respected by all who knew him. FUNERAL OF A SEAMAN BUXOXGING TO THM ROYAL NAVY.—On Monday week, a seaman belonging to Her Majesty's ship Fox, was buried in the cemetery here. with naval honours, the whole of the officers and crew (who could be spared from duty) being present to pay their last tribute of respect to their departed shipmate, whose remains were interred with solemnity befitting the occasion. During the past fortnight, parties of the Royal Artillery, under the superintendence of Lieutenants Bonner and Crosthwaite, and Sergeant-Instructor Rowley have been employed in taking twenty-six 68-pounder guns, with their platforms, carriages, shot shell, &c., to llubberston battery, in the Haven, which has been com- pleted, and handed over to the War Department. It is expected they will be put in position in the early part of next year. THE SMACK VISE, of the Isle of man, broke adrift, having parted her two chains whilst riding in the storm at Miiford. She drove to Pembroke-dock and ran into Lanion Pill, but not having anything to bold the vessel by, as the tide rose the ship drove on the rocks at Hobbs Point. The barque Aurora bad previously driven in the same direction, but was brought up by the second anchor, aud also a warp which had been run out to windward by about twenty-five men from the firm of Messrs Allen and Warlow. Fortunately the Vine drove on this large barque. When she came alongside, the captain of the barque kindly lashed the said smack fast to his ship, thereby saving the little craft from speedy loss or great damage on the rocks. On Wednesday afternoon, about three o'clock, the steam ship Malakoff brought into this place the schooner Lily, Angus M'Donald, master, laden with a cargo of deals and timber, from George Town, Prince Edward's Island, bound for Liverpool. The vessel had been out twenty-eight days, and had been in the Channel three days without being able to get a sight, the master being ignorant of his position. On sighting Grasholm Island he hove the vessel to, putting her head to the northward, and ran into St. Bride's Bay. At the time they saw the steamboat they were in great distress, and were making preparations to leave the ship on a raft of deals, which' some of the crew were employed in making. The remains of the raft are still on board. The timely and prompt assistance of the captain and crew of the steam- boat saved six poor souls from a watery grave, and the ship and cargo from speedy destruction. DEPARTURE OF WORKMEN FOR THE ISLAND OF ASCEN- SIONi—On Tuesday, the 3rd instant, twelve men be- longing to Her Majesty's Dockyard took their departure for the Island of Ascension, West Coast of Africa. The object the Government have in sending these men out to I the island is to save our ships of war on that coast from being sent all the distance to England to be repaired, especially when the repairs required may be of a tem- porary nature. This establishment mus; considerably enhance the value of our African cruisers, which ships, heretofore, had to be sent to England in case of accident, necessarily entailing considerably more expense to the country than will be the case in future. These men will be rated as first-class carpenters' mates, receive extia pay, and have the usual rations accorded them. The rendezvous for the men was by the Victoria Hotel, Pem- broke Street, and, although tue hour was an early one at this season of the year, namely, six a.m., the men were all there, numbers of their relations and friends accom- panying them. An impromptu band of several kind friends being in attendance, a kind of procession was formed, and moved off, headed by the band, playing 'Cheer, Boys, Cheer,' 'The Girls we Leave Behrnd Us,' &c, As the procession went along, it was joined by fresh strength, there being at least one thousand persons pre- sent, who ever and anon cheered their fellow townsmen most vociferously; in fact, quite an ovation took place- On passing the Hut Encampment, the soldiers of the. Eighth Depot Battalion clustered thickly on the outer walls, seemiogly,in wonder a* to what the hubbub meant at such an unseasonable hour. Oh arriving at t'li<S pier,. llobb's Point, the men,J\Mth their immediate friends, crossed over to the station, the crowds on the pief cheer- ing, which was feebly responded to by the men going ing, which was feebly responded to by the men going away, who most of them leave large faiiiilie.t behind them, but who are duly provided for. The band, as the steamer moved off, played 'AuId Lyng Syne,' concluding with the National Anthem. Finale, three stentorian cheers, which would most certainly have frightened the famed Mrs Partington out of her unique propriety, had the dear old lady lived contiguous to the pier. The men left Neyland (en,route to Southampton) by the 7"5 a;m. train'. On the train just emerging from the station, the poor fellows tried to sing 'Good bye, Peter Grey,' but it was 'no go;' it put us forcibly in mind of the lad crossing the churchyard, whistling to keep up his courage. However, we wish them well, and hope they may return safe to their friends in due time. They leave Southampton on Thursday next by one of the Cape steamers, which will deposit them at their destination, Ascension Island, on her way to the Cape of Good Hope.
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^TFOKDR^ ,c, SHIPWRECK.—The deserted vetesel found. on week in St. Bride's Bay, proved to be the 'GaVdifter Walker,' of Dig,by, Nova Scotia, from Droghfeda Wl* Lydney. She was abandoned by the crbw near thA Saltees, Who having taken to the boat, succeeded ia getting on the Island, and eubsequently to the mainland I on the coast of Wexford. The vessel drifted across the channel into St. Bride's Bay, and getting near the cliffs under St. Bride's, she drifted into the haven; her doing so is very singular, as the entrance is very narrow, with a ridge of rocks lying to the westward, over which she must have been lifted, and. her head being then .in the direction of the haven, she was carried in by the sea. Nautical men say that no crew, however skilful, could ever have taken her there; she is high up on the beach, and has received some dainase, but should the weather moderate, she may be got off next spring tides. FATAL BOAT ACCIDENT.-On Saturday week, one of the boats belonging to the 'Skylark,' revenue cruiser, left the vessel, now lying at the Quay, to proceed to H.M.S. I Blenheim' for provisions. Unhappily when a little above Newton Noves, it blowing a gale from the N.W., and being under sail at the time, a heavy sea struck her, when she filled and capsized, and. sad to say, four ont of the five men who were in her met a watery grave. The survivor, Edward Sherlock, held fast to the boat, and was driven or, shore, and !Javi:,¡.: been seen by a man working in afield near the spot, he was at once taken up, being in«ensible, and carried to Newton H"«t«e, where the utmost kindness and attention were paid him by Miss Childs, who kept him till the following day, and then sent him to Miltord. The nfl'pe" of the sufferers were James Rees, (formerly of Haverfordwest) steward of the 'Royal Charlotte,' revenue cruiser, Benjamin Clay, Alfred Langdon, and Michael James, belonging to the I SI,ylark" The sad affair has plunged several families into deep distress, and has thrown a gloom over the town generally. Two of the sufferers, Rees and Clay, were married and have left families, the other two were boys.
CAR MAR THE N S HI R E.
CAR MAR THE N S HI R E. TOWN COUNCIL.—A quarterly meeting of the Town Council was held on Monday, at the Guild-hall, Carmar- then, when Valentine Davies, Esq, was unanimously elected mayor for the ensuing year. Mr W. A. Davies, jeweller, Guildhall-square, was also unanimously elected to serve the office of sheriff for the borough, and has ap- pointed Mr Lewis Morris, solicitor, as his deputy. There was no change in the other officers of the Corporation. The bells of Saint Peter's Church kept up merry peals thoughout the afternoon in honour of the new mayor. FATAL GUN ACCIDKNT. —On Saturday evening, as John Rees Williams, a young man, aged 17, son of Mr David Williams, of Godor, Llanegwad, Carmarthenshire, was out shooting, he placed the gull Oil the side of the hedge, and, after getting upon the hedge, laid hold of it by the niuazle and pulled it after him, when a thorn caught the1 trigger and the piece exploded, lodging the contents in the neck of the unformnate young man, killing him upon the spot. Accidents of the above nature are of frequent occurrence, but could be easily avoided with a little care and forethought on the part of those using fire- arms.
CORRESPONDENCE.
CORRESPONDENCE. We do not consider ourselves responsible for the pinions and sentiments of our Correspondents To the Editor of the Pembrokeshire HeraM. Sm;- The letter in last week's impression of your paper signed 'Danit'.t Jones,' and purporting to have been written by me, is a gross forgery, and evidently written for malicious purposes, as I am sure the more intelligent of your readers who know me will readily believe. I remain, Sir, Yours sincerely, DANIEL JONES. Baptist College, Nov. 9th, 18(53.
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THE CliANT-LEY COU ItT-MAlt-dl.IL. -The preparations for this court-martial are completed on the part of the prosecution, and, unless Colonel Crawley should require more time to arrange his defence, it is most probable that the court will assemble at Aldershot about Thursday next. The members will comprise General Sir George Wstherall, President; Major-Generals Lawrenson (In- spector of Cavalry), Russell, Rumley (Inspector of In- fantry), and Hodges; Colonel Gambier, Royal Artillery; Colonel Gakes, 12th Lancers; Lieut.-Colonel Jenyns, ISth Hussars, and Lieut-Colonel Sargent, 3rd Buffs, Sir Alfred Horsford will be prosecutor, and Colonel Pipon officiating Judge-Advocate-General.—Army and Navy Gazette.
HUNTING APPOINTMENTS.
HUNTING APPOINTMENTS. MR LOKT PJIILLIPS'S HOUNDS. Friday 1:3-Norcbard Gate 10.30 MR. POWELL'S HOUNDS. Friday 13—Cilhir ..10.15 _0-
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LOOAL INTELLIGENCE.
*ancy Fair, but although the unpropitiaus elements "ted prejudicially on the interests of the bazaar, yet the 'tendance arid receipts at the different stalls were most jflcouraging." There were four stalls, the first j?,'11? presided over by Lady Catherine Allen and ""ss Allen the second by the Countess of lawdor and Mrs Scourfirld; the third (in the absence jj'Mrs Philipps, of Pentypark, through severe family aHic- iw by Mrs Stoke* and Miss Crymea; and the fourth by J. D. Brown & Miss Brown, of Kensington House. The "sfreshment Stall was presided over by the Miases Owen, "Cwmgloyne. The ladies of the County have evinced '^greatest interest in this truly philanthropic Institution, the fruit of their labours was manifest in the large "Umber of useful and ornamental articles which were e$posed for sale at the different stalls. Our space will "Ot admit of our particularising the numerous novelties attractive bargains with which the Fair abounded. e assortment was both varied and extensive, and no who visited the Hall could help being struck with admirable manner in which the business was con- noted, still less could ho refuse his tribute of praise to "*6 ladies whose interest and goodwill had supplied so "tony beautiful articles, which, arranged in the various Stolls, appeared all the rcore attractive because of the Skilful and artistic manner in which tbey were displayed wore his view. There was also a good collection of ■towers and choice plants, and a case of beautiful birds, present of W. Fortune, Esq., of Leweston. In con- action with this handsome gift, it is worthy of mention, 58 attesting the depth of the donor's sympathies with the Objects of the Bazaar, that the whole of the birds in this dutiful collection were prepared by his own hands, and 1ge feel sure that the present will be regarded with additioual interest from the fact of its having been Manufactured by a really liberal country gentleman. There were also a variety of innocent games got up for the amusement of the visitors, and many little allure- ments were prepared, which, while they provided recreation for the spectators, also supplied important Editions to the funds of the Bazaar. In a former publication the names of several contri- butors to the Bazaar were inadvertently omitted. Through the courtesy of the Honorary Secretaries (whose warmest thanks we are desired to convey to all who have afforded them support on this interesting occasion), we are tabled to furnish the following complete list of contributors — Mrs Philipps, Picton Castle Mrs Massy, Cottesmore; Mrs Bflrham, Trecwn Mrs Bréhaat Mrs Fincham, Miss Longcroft, Llanina; Rev. Canon Richardson, H. Ince, Esq., Mrs Admiral Lloyd, Mrs Peniston, The Misses Peniston, Mrs James Bowen, James Bowen, Esq., Hugh Owen, Esq, Goodwick; Mrs Skone, Bethany; Mrs Williams, Spring Gardens; Miss Dehaney, Mrs Dyster, Tenby; Mrs Hird, Pembroke; Mr Hird, Pembroke; Mrs Robert Locke, Pembroke; rflrs Douglas Reid. Pembroke; Miss Lowes, Victoria-place; Mrs T. John, Prendergast; Mrs Martin, Prendergast; Miss Bowen, Dew-street; Miss Bi-dhaat, Mr T. J. White, Mrs White, Mrs Charles Saies, Miss Annie Evans, Miss Evans, Goat-street; Mrs Lloyd, Brunant; Mrs W. Varies, Spring Gardens; Mrs W. Rees, Spring Gardens; Mrs Saunders, St. Ishmaels Mrs David Phillips, Hollo- Way • Mrs Howells, Blaendyffryn; Miss Powell, Darn- Street Yarmouth W. George, Esq, Llan Miss Rosa Williams, Miss Thomas, Castle-terrace; Mr Hodge, High-street; Miss Lewis, Hill-streer; Messrs. Barrett, Pembroke-dock Mr Williams, jeweller; Mrs Harries, Llanunwas; W. Fortune, Esq.; R. P. Bavies, Esq., Ridgeway; Mrs Owen. High Street; Messrs Greenish and Dawkins, Market Street. Great praise is due to Mr R. H. Harvey and Mr J. D. Brown, the Honorary Secre- taries' for their generosity and for their active and vigorous exertions in behalf of an Institution which has conferred 80 many great advantages on the poor of the county and We hope that long after the events of the Fancy Fair have Passed away from the memories of the visitors, their efforts (which do not terminate with the Bazaar) will Oontinue to receive the strongest support from all who are in a position to afford it. The means at the disposal Of the Hon. Secretaries, who so well conduct the affairs of the Infirmary, are far from being sufficient to satisfy all the demands which are made on it; and knowing, as We do, what interest these gentlemen feel in the welfare of the poorer classes, and how desirous they are of ameliorating their sufferings to the fullest extent in their Power, we can readily imagine how painful it must be to them to be compelled, by the want of adequate accom- modation, to refuse the full benefits of the Institution when they are most urgently needed. Regular subscrip- tions are required, and we trust, as the narrow cir- cumstances of the Infirmary are known throughout the length and breadth of the County, sufficient pecuniary aid will tIe obtained to place the Institution on a firm and satisfactory foundation. Great sacrifices have been Hade by the medical gentlemen of the neighbour- hood, and none greater than by the gentleman who first suggested, in these columns, the establishment of the Pembrokeshire and llaverfordwest Infirmary, and who has laboured unceasingly in its behalf with all the zeal of the true philanthropist. Mr Brown has never flagged in his endeavours to promote its usefulness, and the magnitude of his efforts will be best understood when we state that nearly all the operations-and they have been difficult as well as numerous-have been performed by himself. Week after week he has devoted a considerable portion of his time to the duties of the Infirmary, and we but echo the feelings of all who are fully acquainted with the services he has rendered to the Infirmary, when We express the hope that the day is not far distant when these generous sacrifices may receive a substantial ap- preciation at the hands of his fellow townsmen. Services such as his ran not be forgotten, and while we are sure that the gratitude of his fellow-man is all that he would Wish to obtain, still among Englishmen mere verbal ac- knowledgments are not the only rewards of public ser- vices, and we hope they may find expression in a tangible form,' and one in every way worthy of his great deserts. The result has been most gratifying to all who were concerned in the management, and the Honorary Secre- taries have to return their earnest thanks to all the donors, and especially to those of them who also under- took to hold stalls. At the next meeting of the Com- mittee of the Infirmary, a vote of thanks will be passed and a formal communication made to all who held the stalls. Amongst those who have kindly contributed to the Bazaar, and whose names were omitted on a former occasion, were Mrs Walters, of the Bank, who sent a dozen of fine old Sherry for the refreshment stall; Mr Matthew Whittow and Mr John Brown also contributed to the same stall; whilstMrs Allen Philipps, of Saint Bride's Hill, and Mr Richard Richards sent some beautiful plants and ferns which met with a ready sale; Messrs. Greenish and Dawkins also sent a contribution. The accounts are not in a sufficiently formed state to give details, but these shall appear in the next issue of this paper. It may be sufficient now to state that the .gross receipts will bo about d6200. MONA AND MENEVIA.. The two extremities of the Principality of Wales suggest to us two great epochs in the annals of our country. Set in the same broad sea, and distant from each other but a little way. Anglesey and Saint David s recall forcibly to our minds two widely different periods.in the history of mankind. Nestling closely now in this nineteenth century of the Christian era round our own firesides, and rich in all the blessings of Gospel light and Go-pel love, it may be difficillt,for us to transport ourselves, even in idea into the, homes of our British forefathers, or to picture to ourselves the full force of the contrast between far-off days and those in which we live. Something of that mighty contrast is shadowed forth to us in the me- mories that are linked with Mona and Menevia. At the mention of the former, we are carried back to the sad condition of the prostrate world before the birth of Christ; when the whole creation groaned in anguish of spirit and awaited in terrible unrest the coming of a Redeemer. The chief seat of the old Druidical worship, it was here that altars smoked, and groves re-echoed with the cries o! dying victims, when the Roman approached its shores, But all the sacrifices were of no avail to stay the progress of the invader. The Roman troops got safe to land and it was then that the difference between the Druid and the loving minister of Christ was most apparent; for the hirelings' fled away to their coverts in. the wood, and grudged to give their life for the,flock., Far other are the thoughts which the surf-beaten head- land of Saint David's recalls to our minds. We think but little of its former heathonisipi put.little of crom- lechs, human victims, and degiaded superstition; for: the memory of its elder sbame is lost in the full surge of Christian recollections. For it was here that David lived and taught; it Was to this remote spot that he retired to commune with his God; and, as he looked out upon thé, ocean, and listened toits ceasetessthrobbinga, be thought of those glad days to come, when the knowledge of, the Lord should overspread the Bart-b. 99 • the waters cover the sea.' A heathen chieftain of the, district, named Boia, Tose the Gosjpel; but David endured his persecution with a gentle meekness, t and at length received him into the Chureh by baptism. It was from this seclusion that he went forth to corn bit earnestly against the false doctrines of Pelagius, and wielded successfully the weapons of Christian warfare. And it was here that this holv man, whose name is still beloved among the hills of Wales, yielded up his spirit into the hand of God; and here his bones repose. In after ages, the purity of Christianity was sullied in our land, and Saint David's, among the other churches, yielded to the prevalent corruptions. But she nobly acquitted herself at the period of the Reformation, and her Bishop, Farrar, was among the martyrs to the truth. It is this contrast that these two names suggest to us: the contrast between Heathendom and Christianity, be- tween Death and Life. Now, both of them are folded alike in the wide-spread arms of the Gospel, and the Gospel's Lord; but the histories of which botb are in a measure the centres, are histories of darkness, and of marvellous light. And if we would thoroughly realise to ourselves the joys or our present condition, we must cast a glance behind us at the dismal days of old. And this retrospect, this looking buck, will not only furnish us with deep cause for gratitude and love, but it will also teach us our duties as Christians. There is not a purer instinct in the human heart than that which bids us fondly love our homes. It has been well said, that it is something of that instinct which leads even the eagle and the bird of passage back to their former nests; and which teaches the birds of the forest to strip off the down from their breasts to line their young ones' beds the more warmly and securely. Still, there are occasions which call on us to quit these cherished homes, and to banish ourselves from the cheerful glow of our own fireside; and when such occasions arise, we must not be wanting in aur duty. The great truths of Christianity must be ¡ dispersed abroad among the heathen; and if we ourselves may not go forth in person, we should ever accompany with our alms and prayers those who cross the seas as heralds of the Cross. Those hours are not idly spent in which we dwell upon days and years that are now for ever gone, if such con- templation do but serve to brace us up for increased manly exertion; and we shall not think in vain upon Mona ar.d Menevia, if we learn to prize more highly the blessings of our present estate, and hasten to do our utmost to communicate them to others, homes such as ours, and the gleam of firesides like ours, were unknown to our fathers, when the Druid reached forth his golden sickle to lop off the mistletoe from the oaks of Anglesey: nor was domestic love consecrated to them by that pure religion which had its dwelling-place in the secluded valley of Saint David's. Looking thus back, we learn to look more surely onward, from heathen to Christian homes, and thence to those abidmg mansions in the heavens; and from and through all these to God. We I read of a fish to which the ail,!ients gave the name of I Heaven-gazer,' because, amidst the wide waste of waters that encircle it, it ever looked up steadfastly to the skies. And we may not refuse to draw lessons for ourselves from the least of God's works; for liislove is written alike upon the giant mountain, tiniest ieaf that flutters in the air; ami His voice speaks to us in Nature,—in the many-voiced roar of the billows that wash the rocky coasts of Muna and Menevia. \V. BOWEN ROWLANDS, B.A. Our Own Fireside.