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T E N B Y. —A conccrt of sacred and secular music took p'ftcin H"19 Royal Assembly-rooms, on the 16th insf, 8bl» amateurs of the town. The concert was ■j. y 8"coessfal. iRox PIER.-On Monday week the bill. for t9 the order of the Board of Trade, authorising iv1 ding of this Pier, passed through committee in »0!eofLord8- p 4 »j. week a young man, wishing to wh •' er,deavoured to get up into one of the coal WP in motion !n doing so he slipped, and the fo5;8 n *?t 0ver his foot; fortunately for him tha trams SsD 0aded« or tbe consequences might have been SiVBMAI^-We wish to draw attention to the C^Us ^eed» which appears in another part of our <Sr Of a 'j ann°uncing the discovery of some fossils, possi- the n, ar^e of a sauroid oharacter, at the junction limestone with the old red sandstone on H l'8 Island. COLLEGIATE IXSTITUTION, LLANDOVERY.—THO h^rsd examination of this school came to a close Kk \»Kay W( ek. We Lave great pleasure in seeing that ] 111!"Pri»rSOn' 80n Of our townsman, was awarded the 11 thtt8 well as the classical prizt\ Mr J. D. Mason j °rd Or pCn 8uccess^u' in winning a sebolarthip for Cambridge, We wish him every success. j first ball of the season came off at the { fe'Pgf o ^kly Rooms on 18th inst, under the steward- » ^'9Ud n len» Laws, Esq, W. H. Richards, j Y ^ap'ain Kidsdale. The officers of the Castle- 0,aanry Cavalry gave those who attended an r tuG8t"jPe.r* need scarcely add that the ball 'of'S^tful one, and well supported by the 4!f 6 town and neighboarhood. hVQ I i °^Wh met with aa iustance of the cooling f "KewasU wh«a applied to the roofs of houses, t One day last week wo were in an office at 10 o'clock a.m, when the thermometer gave 76 in the qhade; between that time and 2 p.m. the roof was washed with lime, and the temperature was lowered to 68: thus by this cheap and cleanly looking application the heat was reduced eight degrees. We think that during the hot weather the efforts of punitory reformers can be scarcely better employed than by whitewashing the roof of cottages. and thus lessening the chances of fever and other aitments that flesh is heir to, ACCIDENT.-One day last week a serious accident befd Mr Isaac Thomas, farmer, of Hopshill. It seems that he was riding one of his horses, when he observed another of them loose running up a lane; be rode after it with the intention of turning the animal back. When, how- ever, he got up with if, and was about passing, the horse kicked out. the kick taking effect on the lower pnrt of one of his lees, inflicting serious injury. Dr. Richards, on examining the limb, found, wo believe, that both the hones were broken, and the leg otherwise fearfully con- tused. Wo hope soon to hear that Mr Thomas is out of danger. SINGULAR OCCURRENCE. — On Thursday morning Mr C. Allen, photographer, Tudor Square, had placed his large solar camera and enlarging apparatus in his en- larging room, and on going into the room again, after the lapse of about fifteen minutes, found the apparatus in a blaze, caused by the concentration of the rays of the sun by the lenses (as in a common burning glass). The instrument is quite new, and of the value of about £ 35. If the accident bad not been discovered at the time, a few momenta more would have put the premises on fire. MELANCHOLY ACCIDENT.—On Saturday week there was an inquest held at the Prince of Wales Inn, Stepaside, before J. C. James, E-q, Deputy Coroner, and a respecta- ble jury, touching the death of a young man, named John Hughes. It appears from the evidence triven that the deceased, in company with other young men, went out. to a pbice called Cupid's Hall: to bathe, end. being L, unable to swim, went out a little beyond his depth the tide was fast ebbing at the time, with a strong swell: he was not lost- sight of at all, A^sistan^e was on the spot in a few minutes, and likewise Dr Richard*, of Sanndera- foot, who pronounced him to be quite dead. Verdict 'Accidentally Drowned,' He has left a mother who was dependent on him for a livelihood. 'God will provide for the fathetless and the widow.' VESTRY.—The annual vestry for auditing the ac- counts of the parish was held on the 18th inst, the recb r in the chair. The accosts were minutely examined and compared with the vouchers, and unanimously passed, showing a balance of over Y,20 in favour of the parish. The outgoing churchwardens handed over also a most carefully prepared inventory of all the property belonging to the Church, compiled by Archdeacon Clark, the late rector, and presented by him to the parish, with the request that it might be placed in the parish chest. The Mayor proposed that the thanks of the parish be tendered to the Archdeacon fcr so valuable a record and book of reference, which was seconded by the rector, and carried unanimously. SAUNDEKSFOOT PETTY SESSIONS.—June 23, — Before Dr Dyster, Captain Child, Rev T. H. Dunn, and R. H. Buckby, Esq.—Susan Phelps charged David Edwards with being the father of her bastard child. The evidence was conclusive, and he was ordered to pay £1 2s Gd, costs, and Is 6d per week from the date of application. -The complainant again charged the same defendant with assault. He was convicted, and fined 2s Gd, with 8s 9d costs, or fourteen days' imprisonment with bard labour. The defendant went to jail in default. The pre- ceding cases exhibited a perfect cesspool of shameless profligacy, which was strongly commented upon by the magistrates.—James Griffiths was charged with drunken- ness. Pleaded guilty, and fined 5a, with es 63 costs, or seven days' imprisonment. TEXBY CORPORATION. At a special meeting of the Town Council, held on Monday, the 22nd inst, pnsent-the Mayor AWlerfnen Wells, Reett, nnd Mason; CouncillorsC. Allen. G. White J. Gregory. W. W. Rees, W. Gibbs, and J. Gifford, The Mayor stated that the lessee of tho tolls of the Market had bolted, after having paid a little over £59, since then his sureties had paid £9, leaving a balance due of £36, the year's rent being £150, an increase over the former year of £ o0. A letter was read from Harrison's sureties admitting their liability to pay X12 10s (a month's rent), which they maintained was all that they were responsible lot- by the terms of the bond, which stipulated that the rent should be paid monthly, and they had received no notice of Harrison being in arrear until after he had left. They hoped, on their paying a month's rent, the Corporation would relieve them from further responsibility and trouble in collecting the tolls. Pioposed by C. Allen, Esq, seconded by Mr Gibbs, and carried. That the Council cannot entertain the pro- position of the sureties of Robert Harrison, the lessee of the tolls, and that they hold them to their agreement. After the collector had been ordered to collect the arrears of the General District Rate, and the Water Kate for the present year, the meeting broke up.

PEMBROKE-DOCK PEMBROKE DOCK.—We understand that H.M.S. Revenge will leave here for her annual cruise of a month in the channel, &c., on or about July 9th. PEMBROKE DOCK GARRISON.—Sunday being the anni- versary of her Majesty's coronation, the vessels of war in harbour were gaily dressed out with bunting.) The royal salutes were fired at 1 "0 p.m. (so as not to interfere with the morning service in the chapels and churches) from the fort barracks by the Roysl Artillery, and by H.M S. Revenue.

MILFORD. LAUNCH.—On Wednesday evening a new vessel, named the Clermont, 199 tops regis'er, built by the enterprising Firm of Messrs Watson and Wimshurst* was launched from their building premises, Old Dockyard, Milford. A launch, from some cause or other-chiefly, perhaps, from that keen interest taken in everything connected with the sea, seams destined never to lose its attractions. Some events, by their frequent repetition, soon wear out all their interest with the public; a launch never does suffer any abatement of interest, as might clearly have been seen by the unusually large concourse of spectators assembled on Wednesday evening—so large as to elicit expressions of wonder from many as to where, < considering the thinly populated character of the neigh- bourhood, they all could have come from. Had an old inhabitant, after a long absence, entered the haven at the time, be might for a moment have fancied that the Dock I Yard was still at Milford in all its glory, or that the glowing predictions relative to its prosperity, so long and so fondly indulged in, might at last have ripened into re- ality. The weather, fortunately, was beautifully fine and the water placid and serene. The scene was enlived by the presence of the band of the 1st Royal Pembrokeshire Volunteers, who played some of their favourite pieces with their accustomed taste and skill. The ceremony of t christening was performed by Miss Wehnert, daughter of F. Wehnert, Esq. shortly after which the vessel d glided gracefully into the water, amidst the loud and [ prolonged cheers of the spectators. A repast, very ele- gantly and tastefully got up by the liberality of the E Firm, was provided in the old mould room, which was partaken of by nearly the whele of the elite of the neighbourhood, after which dancing commenced, and was kept up till neatly two in the morning. It is un- t necessary to say that the Firm of Messrs Watson and Wimshurst has been of signal benefit to the neighbour- I hood; the very large sums of money expended by them [ for libour and materials on the numerous ships sent here to be repaired, as well as the great kindness and liberality exhibited by them to all in their employ, must ever secure to t*em the best wishes of every one interested in its prosperity.

N A it n EITTIK NARBERTH COUNTY COURT. The monthly sitting of this Court was held on Wednes- day, the 17th inst, before H. R. Bagshawe, Esq. Q.C. There were a great many cases entered for hearing, but the greater part of them were disposed of by the Registrar before the Judge arrived. Re Daniel Rees, Bankrupt.—The bankrupt, by Mr A. H. Lascelles, of Narberth, his solicitor, applied for an order of discharge, which was granted. James Edwards v. J. M. Child, Ksq, of BegeDy-—Mr Lascelles, instructed by Mr A.. 1-1, Liscelles. appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr W. Y. James for the defendant. This was a suit in equity, in which the plaintiff fiied a. bill for specific performance of a lease of premises situate at Regally. The defendant was ordered to grant a lease of the premises to the plaintiff. No order for costs, plaintiff to pay for preparing lease. The Pembroke and Tenby Railway Company v. J. P Thomas This was a dispute "s to the price at which the plaintiffs agreed to convey the defendant's timber over the Pembroke and Tenhy Railway from Pembroke Dock to Narberth. Mr Hulm, of Pembroke, appeared for the plaintiffs, and Mr Lascelles, instructed by Mr A. H. Lascelles, appeared for the defendant. This case occupied a length of time. and was afterwards adjourned till next court to be tried by a .J l1 rr. Henry John v. David Williams.—This waOl an action for goods sold and delivered. Mr A. H. Lascelles appeared for the plaintiff. The defendant did not appear. The plaintiff proved his case, and judgment was given accordingly. Benjamin Jories v. The Great Western Railway C07n. pany — Mr Lasce'ies, instructed by Mr A. H. Lascelles. for the plaintiff, and Mr Smith, of Swansea, solicitor, for the defendant. This was an action brought againsL thl1 Company for £ 25, the value of a colt which was rendered. useless by falling from a considerable height at the end of a Mi!way bridge belonging to the Company, near Whitland. The defendants' attorney objected to the case being tried, because the Registrar had omitted to issue the summons with the words 'By leave of the Registrar,* printed on it which is required when a defendant does not dwell or carry on business, in the district of the court where the cause of action arises—(the defendants* chief place of business being at the Paddington Station.) His Honour therefore did not bear the case,but said that the Registrar should issue a fresh summons by the next court No costs were allowed to the defendants. Sarah Morgan v. Ann Protheroe,Th is was an action brought to recover wages. Mr A. H. Lascelles appeared for the defendant, who said that the money had been paid to plaintiff more than a year ago. Judgment for defendant. David Oavies v. B lewisand Another—Mr W. V. James appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr Lascelles, instructed by Mr A. H. Lascelles, for the defendants, This was an action brought to recover 5010 in detinue for a cow. The case was adjourned till next court, for a jury to be summoned.

CO II RE S 1' ONI) K NC E. We do not. consider ourselvesrespon»ible for the opinions and sentiments of our Correspondents SIK, — By virtue of an Act of Parliament, passed in 1884, the Pembroke and Tenby Railway Company closed the only means of access from this town to the South Sands at high water however, they undertook to make a new road from Hound's Lane to tho old flood-gate3, and the Board of Trade considered the thoroughfare of such importance to the town of Tenby, that they insisted on the gradient being altered. Now, I am informed that, unless a road be made in the course of the next year, and I see no sign of a beginning, all obligation on the put of the company ceases. Can you, or any of your correspondents, kindly tell me to whoce apathy the public will be indebted should the road be lost to them, Mayor and C'unorafionj or Inspector of Highways ? Of course tnefe is not the slightest difficulty in compelling the company to commence on it at once, a3 they are liable to a very heavy penalty ( £ 20 a day I believe), so long aa the road remains unmade after they have received a notice. I am, Sir, Your obedient servant, QUILIBET, Tenby, June 22, 1868. SIR,—An interesting relic of the pre-Adamite world ) may be seen on an escarpment of blue lais on St. Margaret's Isle, It consists of the cast of the ne, k and ramus (or paddle) of an icthyosaurus, one of those huge carnivor- ous saurians contemporary with the plesiosaurus. The icthyosaurus, or fish' lizard, has no existing analogue. This singular animal bad the vertebise of a fish, and paddles or flippers similar to those of a whale t r porpoise. It fed on fish and reptiles. It is peculiar to old rocks of the sedimentary system. It may be viewed at low water on any tide. Yours respectfully, ANDREV,7 REED. Tenby, June 23, 1868.

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, & DEATHS BIRTHS. On the 27th June, at Main Street, Pembroke, the wife of Mr Charles Elsdon, painter, house decorator, &c., of a daughter. On the 29th June, at Monkton Terrace, Pembroke, the wife of Mr Benjamin Eynon (No. 11), of the Pembrokeshire Constabulary, stationed at Pembroke, of twins (son and daughter), still-born. On the 17th ult, at IMilforo, the wife of Mr Geo. Greenish, of H.M. Customs, Milford, of a son. On the 15th ult, at No. 2, Lansdowne Cottages) the wife, of Mr John Gifford, jun., of a son. On the 11th ult, at Monington Crescent, London, the wife of B. T. Williams, Esq., barrister-at-law, of a daughter. MARRIAGES. On the 25th ult, at Slebech Parish Church, by the Rev. Sir Wm. Dunbar, assisted by the Rev. Beauchamp Stannas and the VLn. Archdeacon Clarke, Charles Edward Gregg Fisher, Esq., barrister-at law, Temple, London, eldest son of Edward Fisher, Esq., of Spring Dale House, Huddersfield, to Mary Philippa, eldest surviving daughter of the Rev. J. H. A. Philipps, of Picton Castle, Pembrokeshire, and niece of the late Lord Milford. On the 25th ult, at Saint John's Church, Pembroke Dock, by the Rev. G. F. Kelly, LL D., assisted by the Rev. — Got do, chaplain of H.M.S. Revenge, William Whitehead Kennedy, R.N., eldest son of Nathaniel Kennedy, Esq., Alva, Clackmannianshire, Scotland, to Ada Rebecca, only daughter of the late Mr-james Norris, Meyrick Street, Pembroke Dock. On the 23rd ult, at St Thomas Church, in this town, by the Hev. T. Horn, Mr David Moses, of Quay street, to Mary, eldest daughter olMr Thomas Lewis, of Quay- s'reet. On the 57th of June, in the Parish Church, Pembroke Dock, by the Rev George Fitzroy Kelly, LL.D., incum- bent, Mr John Harries Peters, of Pembroke Dock, to Miss Margaret. Euirna Simlett, of that town. On the 28th of June, in the same Church, by the Rev. Dr. Kelly, incumbent, Mr Alfred Andrew, of Pembroke Dock, to Miss Sarah Jane Johns, of the same place. DEATHS. On the 80th ult, at the Crescent, City Road, in this town, Mary Scale, second daughter of Mr Thomas Rees, grocer, &c, aged 26 years. On the 21st ult, at Hill-street, in this town, the infant daughter of John Lewis, Esq, manager at Alessrs.Wal,.ers's Bunk, aged LO months. On the 25th ult, at Prendergast, in this town, Miss Phoebe John. On the 17tb ultt, at Green Buildings, Tenby, Mr William Davies, aged 60 years. On the 22nd ult, at No. 2, Lansdowne Cottages. the wife of Mr John Gifford, jun., aged 21 years; On the 27th of June, at Heatbfleld, Pembrokeshire, Henry Spry Hill Harries, third son of the late G. Jordan Harries, Eiq., ol Frislsiliy Forest, aged 2i years.

e'Ved with the moat hearty cheering, which was kept f I Without ceasing until the whole party entered the v Jf1^* In the Church porch, were drawn up in two 1 a lumber of pupils from the G irl's School at Pic- dressed in white, who in twos preceded the proces- A'nto the Church, strewing flowers as they went. "e altar was approached, the little girls stepped aside e «8 °n each hand, and allowed the procession to pass fl >gfc. While the procession passed along the i uTeh, the organist played Mendelssohn's-Wedding (Sr<sh with very great ability. The marriage service jj88 Performed by Sir'William Dunbar, assisted by the v Jr Stapnas, and Archdeacon Clarke, the bride being c n >'en away by Mr Pitman. The completion of the t (,t £ Wouy being announced to those outtide the Church, e was considerable cheeiing. cannon were fired, and J ^8 bells rang out a merry peal. The reappearance of the c 'PPy pair outside the Church was the signal for a e 'Jje*ed outburst of cheering, and bouquets were thrown |?nS the party in plenteous profusion. After some f ^"8delay the procession of carriages was returned, and l off amid the most enthusiastic demonstrations, lieli were continued along the entire route to Picton ] Here they met with a hearty welcome, and as pieYentered the hall, the Wedding Mawh was again I '^ed on the fine organ in the Castle. The grand old t was decorated with a very handsome j jte5th, designed by Mr Fletcher, and formed of | J, 'a8> geraniums, and a vasiety of beautiful and above the entrance was a combina- ii-i'11 one sentence of the mottoes of the two J^'ieg, with the coats of anna constructed of ever- %18 at the sides of the design. The rejoicings in the jiQity of the Castle were subdued as much as possible, (ja there was a general apprehension that a loud mightViccasion discomfort to the respected Prietor, for whom the kindliest solicitude was evinced, u'^hose absence was deeply felt and regretted through- ^'tlie day. liad he been able to have been present on s;Occasion, the demonstration could ri t have been more jl?ere» but. it would have been given without restraint, to lhe universal feeling would have found expression in n/e T'gorous outbursts. We are sure we speak the senti- t, of every one present, when we state tha\ the only tj9(l of sorrow which crossed the day was the illness and "sequent absence of the Vicar, for if there bo any con- of circumstances in his private life in which he IjWars to greater advantage than another, it is the zest with which he endeavours to promote the Jobless and enjoyment of those about, him, and the ^faction which be must feel at the happy celebration Va"? evenk so closely connected with his own home, 10 JJ'd have been enhanced had his health permitted him *ji, nn eye witness of the sincere demonstration ofgood J] towards him and his family on the part of his friends "J neighbours. in ly a'ter Iour o'clock the happy pair left the Castle 5t ?n open carriage for the Hhver'ordwest Railway v'lon, wliere they took their departure for Aberystwith jj- ^ail train. As they left the Castle the band of the ^♦errordwest Musical Society, under the leadership of It), Harding, played the 'Prayer and March' from 'oorah.' There were many wishes expressed for their (u.e'kre happiness, and the old mode of invoking 'good upon their paths was observed in the throwing tl, cm of the usual quantity of slippers and boots. ladies took an active part in the slipper throwing, O0 8t>me of the gentlemen followed the carriage and 'he l'10 throwing of the boots until it got beyond L'rrange. The reception of Mr and Mrs Fisher at the *3' Station was not one whit less gratifying than {»? ,bey experienced during the day. A fine arch of {moreens was erected in Cartlett, and the vast, multi- L e cheered till the welkin rung, and amid these and |jw r?(l manifestations they commenced their journey Pie|a''> In the evening large bonfires were lighted at °u» Kilgetiy, Maenelochog, Creamston, Haverford- a' »nnd Bolton Hill Beacon, whose blaze could be seen J?e distance of several miles. tj e gifts made to the bride, (with the exception of of j. Pre8entrd by the tenantry),were laid out in the Hall of ^astie, snd formed a magnificent collection. Some WsuaM art^c'ea Nvere rare specimens of art and very i,;d »h\it all now possess a value far beyond their ^eta 81tLlvortb, because of the associations connected >aa photo-casket, presented by Mr Soourfield, Sae gre*tly admired, as was also the geld goblet-a ph! 'P('Cimtin of the goldsmith's art-prpsentod by Mr bird IPP8, Of Broom Hal!, Yorkshire. A case of stuffed the gift of Mr James, a mason, residing at Picton, *«r addl,lonal interest from the fact that the birds V collec'ed by him on the Picton Estate, and j' preservation is the work of himself, an amateur ^,lderniiet. The present of books was also very valu- and partly consisted of beautifully illustrated Wrv0118 80me the works of the Poet Laureate. The M ai}ts at the Castle also displayed great taste in the 5os.Ctloa °'tkeir present, which consisted of three pretty The centre one was a silver palm tree, krjll rat a cut glass dish. The others were branches of y sPringing out of the sea (in which there was a « "ntatioa of Neptune astride of a dolphin), and °rtlr'S nautilus shells of cut and ground glass, great number of the gifts makes it impossible 'e. a detailed notice of each one, but the W;,wi.l form some idea of their magnificence from $iive °W!ng list, which includes the whole of them: — ^c|.| dressing.case (complete); large diamond bracelet, ce, brooch, earrings, in case, (the gift of the ?«ivetry); ditto amethyst stones, pearls and gold; large ^lw^.aiver, (the gift of the tradesmen); tea urn, silver v°ry and large plate casket, mother of pearl ink- Qiito Paper macbie writing de^k, bronze antique iuk set, Pf54(n!,)lendid gilt and bronze urn, set of writing table i'la kni>!llt in armour, silver gilt candlestick, •tiiQfl budded gilt jewel box, Dresden China flower W Pair of _Chinese va-e^, three cushions and >8S.\ beautilul carved papier-machie knife with large Chinese vases, three feet in height, IT fruit a feru vases, fish knile and fork, pair Ntern fP00"8! elegantly embossed; pair of Indian Jsjflower vases, nautilus ditto, silver; biscuit %|^e,'Peri work and glass, silver salver and cake *>Hta » two tea sets; case of most elegant silver Pt)stle spoons tpergne w ith pheasants under a vine p ■ 'w0 claret jugs silver egg stand; case of mother ^9 handle dessert knives and forks silver card case 6'ft of St Mary's Schools); liqueur cabinet giit Sin8' e,e £ ar,t rose table and glass for flower,1?; large 'nlaid with gold beautiful gold goblet; a s*r of beautifully illustrated books: and a gold > ^ted riding whip. \I8|)onld add that the event passed off without the Hfj fence of any accident. We are also informed that Nn»n0Xt montht an entertainment will be given to the %!rt y at the Castle, when nearly 1,000 guests are ex- X^J^b^present.