The County Echo

M. WILLIAMS (Next door to the Echo Office), —HIGH STREET, FISHGUARD,— Has a Large Stock of Green Fruit Of the Finest Quality and at Low Prices. f" CHRISTMA# BEEF •'4# -KS >• Thomas Narbettfc Butcher, &0.; — FISITGU A HO,— In order to meet the requirements o' his numerous Customers at the Christ; as Market, has purchased froul the Rev T. Johns, Mauorowen, and J. Esq., Glyjiymef, W Two Prime Heifers EAR&Y -ORDERS WILL OBLIG mwmw—w»—iWBWHWPi im mm i mmimi i in in i n inn ii 111 mi nun ti'iiiii inir • nnrfinnm ~rn fir THE » ECHO" OFFICE WILL B3 CLOSED ON MONDAY AND TUESDAY NEXT. -¡-w;

CHRISTMAS. WE are s'tiold Of Christmas and New Year; and we take- this oppor- tunity of expressing to ALL OUR SUPPORT- ERS our sincere thanks for their kind patronage.- Whên to Fishguard some months ago we hardly kitew whether we had come to stay here or hot. but Having received such a hearty support from all classes of the community, we now feel confident that we have come to stay hei"e ~$<?r nasrife^iy.— We have endeavoured to give all our customers every satisfaction, and we shall coatinid t6. giW- prompt and careful atten- tion to all Printing orders entrusted to us in the future. For neatness of Printing, combined with moderate w@ ;ajic- ii- a position to compete with any printing hous,o in the county.Now, a word or two about our weekly Echo. We were very timid indeed in our attempt of bringing out this newspaper, ^jpija!vv&g'*aB,^eMM %thAL a. similar weekly had been published by our predecessor, and that it had not received the support (through some reason unknown to us) a newspaper ought to have Lad in a town like Fishguard. Anyhow, we ventured to bring out the Echo in an entirely new garb, and we are very happy to be able to state that our undertaking has proved a thorough success and every week we are cheered with Ithe result that we never have a single copy ion our hands breach Thursday evening. If it continues to receive the support it lia 'li*tlier! ]d will very shortly be one of the largest circulated newspapers in the of Pembroke. With the kind assistance of advertisers, we hope, in due time, to have the paper enlarged. Our business friends in Fishguard and elsewhere favouring us with O A f, .k n, X K. i ¡, ''• advertisements may rely upon d Atig our very utmost to have the circulated throughout the • -entire"' 'Count v, a ad we are rapidly appointing agents for this pl11Tose.- News of the world the maionty of .our readexlTtSSlTlftr in tl;.1 -iai y t t > but if local, buy the COU~v. ti- iv JO x. u,iwish. our readers, one 'and ail, young and old, rich and poor, A MERRY CHRIS! n \b î*íI' A Nr) A HAPPY;NEW\ f JSAJ3, V/

CHRISTMAS PREPARATIONS AT FISHGUARD. [By ARGUS.] The old custom of. decorating shop windows at Christmas not; share the declining lot of many otl old traditions associated witl^;t}fi fc^jve fl person cannot \Valk;t!ic stieets df Fishgu&^d .-without being .^mminded of the merry season, on all hands. There is art in decorating a shop window, and all riwill- agree that we have many in the town well versed in the art. v I walked the streets for the* purpose of this column, and 1 must congratulate all the'"tradesmen "upon the j very neat appearance which the shop windows generally wear. CüÙlliig down HIGH; STREET I noticed the shops of Mrs Jones, Mrs A. Evans, and Mrs Thomas, ail of Which terra to remind one of the festive season.—- Mrs Matthias is always ready to meet -itha- demands of rhos 3 who reqiiive refreshments. Mrs Jeuki o/.fectionery dicp "looks vei y nice.—Atr Kdwards (photographer"" wil take your photo in the best style. The window is tastefully arranged.—Mr L. Williams and Mrs Hannah Richards have a good supply of sweets, oranges, &c. Messrs George, Bennett and Co. have a, large stock of wines and spirits also ales and stouts in casks and bottles. It is needless for me to praise this old establish- ed firm.—-Mrs M. Williams has a nice lot of American apples, oranges, grapes,1 &c." Mrs W. Thomas makes a very neat display of millinery and children's clothing.—Mrs Harries has a good stock of grocery and fruits;, also pipes and tobacco.—Mr W. Slocombe, as usual, has a well-stocked window of confectionery.—Miss Garnon of fruit NI r, has on view a good display; of fruits—Mr E. George has in his shop medicines for all the ills of humanity.—Mr E. Eynon, lronmbiiger,has a large stock of lamps of all kinds, cutlery, &c.—Miss Owen's china shop is decorated with a good display of cut, glass,,yege, table disbgs|- & £ ,< ft THE SQUARE. MY'll. LfeWis, chemist, as usual will supply you with all-things pertaining to his line of business.—The drapery establishment of Mr ^VV.T. Jjauglfwre'I'' isTrepfete with a of grods iri jackets, gloves, wraps ties, collarg, "&cr; also .a large stock of ^dnter cloUiing.—Mr Griffiths lias an extensive stock of' groceip^iu .ku^larg^i eftablislimerit,x and' h'a'S' a' good! display of j.all.tha.necessaries for Christmas.—Miss H. I M. Lamb has a geiicktssortiiieilt of ^milJiueryis Ac. !&e^wiucfovr has a neat appearance.—Mr J. I). Symmons has a supply of ^groceries and provisions of the best quality; he is also agent for the "TowOr Tea. WEST STREET. Mr H. jffowell has a lage stock of grocery and ironmdhgery.—Mr J. Davies (Railway House) has two very showy windows of drapery aud gents' mercery. He has also a stock of grocery suitable f or -itie season. Messrs Jacksoii most attrac- tive windows. -Don't forget to give Mr George Roch (hairdresser) a call. He has a nicely-fitted private hair-cutting room.- Mrs Grifliths (pastry cook), Miss P. Morgan (confectioner), and Mr Morgan (grocer), have all the necessaries for Christmas. ¡ I\1Ali\ STREET. i '> I Miss M. Jenldns has a splended stobk of w^Qillea goods,Give Mr IX Morgan a trial order for" ockings.—Mr William James has evii c.'t v been touched.by tho spirit: of ;Ciiri$tna His window is worth seeing, and the decoration produces a very pleas- ing effect; he has a large stock of well- selected fruits.—No one can pass without noticing the well arranged windows oi Mr j B, J. ilarries (Ooimpton House), where escello. t hints are given of the good tilings inside he has a nice lot of fruits.—Mr D. Thongs, jeweller, has a large stock of watches, &o.—Mr David Rees and Mr W. Gwynne have given their green, fruit a very taking appearaihcfi in their respective windows. KENSINGTON S'FTREET. Mr J 1 n (fruiterer), and Mrs r..i ips (grocer),.li.ave in stock fruit fo il i. i i\e season f HOTTIPAS STREET. Mr Peter;; Davies^ grocer, h$.s a stock of seasonable goods The grocery diop of Mr 1 John Wilcox is well stocked with a large ariety of fruit suitable for Christmas.—Mr -). Evans brings his goods prominently to view in his well arranged windows.Mr Dan Evans has a display of Christmas necessaries. Mr Robert Lewis invites special attention to his choice selection of old wines and spirits; and Mr Lewis is sole agent for Messrs Worthington and Co/s ales and stouts. | \) \GLIS STI EET. fer Peterson (grocei) Mr J. Ree (dm a dealer), Miss Beddoe (baker), and Airs Betsy Rees (china dealer), are prepared to meet all demands in their respective lines. KENSINGTON STREET. Mrs Gibbon and Miss Ann-Griiffths^e^TaF provide "tea and coffee" at the shortesc notice.—The Misses Owen have a supply of sweets,-oranges, apples, &c.U,r David Davies has a large stock of hanging paper. Mr-Williams, stationer, exhibits a variety of fancy goods suitable.ipr Xmas and New Year's presents children's toys; also a stock of stationery. sy,ital?le*fpr |he season. —An immense stock of 'If is to be seen on the premises of Mr David Roberts, suitable for every class of the c^nitiiWAity. v, In the meat;, line I iii;i, me ,.«lon the names of, Messrs J Richarrdirixird Son, Mr Thomas Narbett, Mr J. Narbett, and Mr Wiiiigh. The boot and shoe establishments of the town,viz., Mr George Morris and Mr John Owen (High-street), and Air II. Williams (Main-street), contribute to the decora- tions. Also Mr David George and Mr Walter George, harness makers. Mr Vaughan Davies, West-street,, has a, ,good, show, of cloths suitable for winter suitings. Very neat patterns are also to be seen at Mr Geo. Williams's (West- street); Mr L. Williams (High-street); and Mr Rees Morgan (Smith-street). I cannot describe all the trades, &c., in our town, and my friends who do not receive a notice must be charitable. I feel that I have not done my duty to the shops, but space permitteth not any elaborate details. I trust that the tradesmen's efforts will meet with the due reward—a splended business during the festive Season. mmSrnSmrn^^

FISHGUARD. A meeting of Footballers will be he-t the Institute,to-nigi^(Tffi^c^y5^'atw30.! All interested are earnestly requested to at tend. •i INFLUENZA.—This epidemic is still play- ing havoc in this town and locality. Our local professional gentlemen "are busily engaged with patients and have but very little spare time at their disposal. FOOTBALL. According to present arrangements the- -.followi)tg will repre- sent Fishguard in the football match at St. David's on Boxing Day Baèk, Tom Harries three-quarters, J. Richards, C. biocombe, Joe Rees and Parry: half-backs, t-T. Gibbon and E. Jones; forwards, D. Lewis (captain). Hugh IDavies, Harry Williams, Joe Evans, W. George, Willie George, W. Johnson and W 0. Grifliths. George, \V. Johnson and W O. Griffiths.

SOLVA. COMING EVENTS.—On Monday next the Welsh Baptists of the district will hold their annual "Cymanfa Ganu at Mount Pleasant Chapel, when the following choirs will meet Middle Mill, Oroesgoch .and St David's. The leader E. Rliedynog Price, G.L..S.C., C "irl—The friends at the Independent \'h pel are pre- j paring for their annual Pi.e-ii, on New Year's evening, which comlsts of singing. | recitations, &c —The different denomina- tions of the place have joined together to 1 hold a literary meeting (united) early in the New Year. A choir is now being 9 trained for this meeting under the acie leadership of Mr H, W. Evans (Harbour House).—Altogether, we look forward to having decided treats at the different meetings —Yy^JsJeq*' KJMnHHH IIII".«!»«—'IP— II^Lp III J' ———

WANTED-^BAiWMASTER. TE To the Editor or the GOUxN.TY Eqao. SIR,—With your kind permission we again, ask whethd^thSreds ii, isib-ijard or thjc neighbourhood; iwho ,will undertake to teacll and assist us in getting up a Fife and Drum Band. An answer through the medium of your paper will greatly oblige., Yourti, G.f.' J;,]JX"J¡.a 'vil

srRA Y NOTES. [By PIIILO."] of 6 hristmas is in the air, and although many homes have been made desolate- during the year by death, Christ- mas withal, brings with it sweet recollec- tions dt^<|Jp&dciations of friends that ar no more. The festival '• comes but once I year," and I hope it will bring to all gooa cheer." The folks of a neighbouring farm, believ- ing Christmas to be on Monday last, killed all their geese in readiness for that day.—Shemi, as usual, has done .some slaughtering for the Christmas market. Seeing so many soIdiers"Tn"'the town, I thought that- soiytcone had, droamt of a second French as n. tN- wiseacre, however, told me that they had only come to assist our police in*" 'keeping .order during the Christmas holiday's. I was glad to see Sergeant Acraman, and Corporals Acraman and San brook lppking so well, and judging1 from the shaking of hands on Sunday night last, I think they have been accorded a right good3 wel6tim/ 4 to their native town. I was pleased to see Mr Ernie Jones giving a turn home. What about his pre- sentation meeting? Mr Edwards, photographer, has a splended assortment of Christmas cards- noted alike for their novelty and attrac- tion. Our football team intend visiting St. David's on Boxing Day to play their return match with that team. I anticipate a victory for our boysfahA flhen they -will have a jolly drive home. Epjoy, |^ni^iv«s boys, • > v Wit'h a right good will; Conquer St. David's; And leave them with nil. 'V'Lii- Ocfi Joe we a i h i idio mas pwy wedd yr hou SdidiWY13 Da dydd Iau diweddaf. „ H I hope we shall be favoured wiu- Jfle weather during the Christmas holidays. The usual Christmas services mill; be heid in the Church on Monday; and on Tues- day a Christmas Tree will be held at the Town Hall, in connection with the Methodist Chapel. I notice that the contents-trf the Echo are being reproduced now and again. I 0 hope to le.a.;rh,cportion of certain letter also re-apptafihg. The lamp which is to be erected near BrynymbT by*the Rev D. R. Parry Davies will prove a blessing. ° "')'T't,f" ,,¡,{ v.; •I thought of sending you something u very sensational" this week, but with the aid of Chrisijnas^ p^chiings, a.ud the influenza, I am afraid it will upset the nervous system of your readers, therefore I shall send it another time. At this season the wealthy are given to feel in some measure that they are mem- bers of the great family, and they who, by the accident of birth, are in indigent cir- cumstances, are for once in the year invited to share the bounty with their poorer brethren. I wish all my readers the enjoyment of the good tilings provided for them. J trust they will spend a merry Christmas and a happy New Year.