The County Echo

Welcome Home at Sealyham. A hearty welcome-home was accorded the generous lady of Sealyham, Mrs Edwardes, by the tenantry of the estate, on Monday evening last, after an abeence abroad of some eight or nine months. If anything demonstrated the sincere esteem and affection in which Mrs Edwardes is held by her tenants, it was the whole-hearted, spontaneous outburst of en- thusiasm that signalised her return to the picturesque Welsh mansion (guarded on every side by some of the rishest woodland in the county) of Sealyham. The simple intimation that their lady bountiful would arrive on a ceitain date embodied the thought the word that set the wheels in motion in the woskof preparation. Messrs W Nicholas. Broadmoor; J Lewis, Musland, and J Francis, St Dog. wells, assisted by most of the tenants and employees on the estate, were the prime movers in the arrangements Of course, nothing of a bright character could have been evolved without the help of the fair section of the tenantry, so that they were indispens- able to the success of the movement. Those assisting were Mrs Francis, Suinbarch Mrs Francs, St Dogwells Mrs Morris, Parkypwll; Misses Lewis, Musland; Thomas (2), New Farm Francis (2), Good Hope Davies, Better Hope Griffiths, St Dogwells Eynon, Brynlyfiyd; and the Misses PerkinH, Post Office. Q ;ite a small army of busy bees set to work on Monday to finish the housing of the hay at Sealyham this completed, a mighty pile of logs, boughs and brushwood was put up on an adjacent field ready for setting ablaze at dusk. At the entrance of the road leading to Sealyham farm an arch was erected, the poles being dexterously en- twined with laurel leaves and flora, topped with flags which floated in the gentle breeze acd shone in the brilliant rays of perfect summer sunshine. To the cross pole were attached mottoes, in English and Welsh Welcome Home to Mrs Edwardes," and Croesaw gartref i Mrs Edwardes." At the bouses en route ensigns were dispLyed, while at the entrance to the grounds of the homely ancient mansion was another arch of exactly similar design to the first named, and bearing like tokens of welcome. The grounds appear. ed under the zenith of Sylvia's charms—an earthly paradise of rural sequestered beauty, on the fluted pillars of the entrarc; hall were words of welcome. At six o'clock everything was in rt adim ss to receive the beloved hostess. The respected agent to the estate, Mr James Thomas, of Rock House, Haverfordwest, proceeded to Letterston in a brougham, and within the space of half an hour MisEdwardes, with a lady companion, drove down the loadway. At the Sealyham farm almost the whole of the tenantry who were able to leave home assembled on each side of the road and respectfully greeted the occupants of the carriage, Mrs Edwardes smilingly bowing in acknowledgement of this unexpected warmth of welcome. The assemblage, at the invitation of the hostess, then followed the carriage to the house but at the entrance to the grounds a halt was made while Mrs Edwardes and her companion inspected the artistic work of the triumphal bower under which she had to pass into the grounds. By taking the short cut down the pathway the tenantry were able to reach the entrance hall and reassemble to again thow their appreciation, and as the carriage drove up three heaity cheers re- sounded through the adjoining woods through which gentle zephers wafted the iragrantc of flowers and the newly cut meadow grass. Her kindly face wreathed in smiles, Mis Edwardes again acknowledged the greetings showered upon her so cordially. It was a true Cymric welcome, the outcome of that fellow.feelirg which true kindness engenders in rustic hearts. Mr James Thomas, in a few but appropriate woids addressed to Mrs Edwardes, said he had been requested by the tenantry of the estate that evening to say how delighted they were to welcome her back to Sealyham after a sojourn in far off lands, and looking in tho best of health. They desired to express their warmest and sincere wishes that the might live long to reside among them as their kind and generous landlady. They were happy to know she had enjoyed the trip to Cuba, and that their ardent prayers for her safe return had been granted (applause). The Rev A Richardson, St Dogwells, also expressed pleasure iD according Mrs Edwardes a right hearty welcome on her return from abroad, and sincerely hoped the long absence at Cuba would prove beneficial to her health. Mr W Nicholas, Broadmoor, said that some eight months ago, when they were told that their good-hearted lady was going on a sea voyage, they were naturally anxious for her safety from accidents at sea and from the contageous fevers so prevalent in hot climates. In spite of the modern &cit rjlifically con- structed sea-going palaces accidents sometimes occurred, whilst the epidemics of foreign climes sometimes attacked even the most healthy. However, the tenantry, their wives, daughters and sons [I joiced to see Mrs Edwardes home once more, and to have her in their midst and live within her geniality and graciousnets Long might she remain with them to carry on the good work which had ever characterised their good landlady (applause). Mrs Edwardes, who was evidently affected at the warmth of the reception, thanked them very much. While abroad the had seen many beautiful sights, but they were as nothing compared with the greeting she had received. The best part of the outing was the return home to Sealyham. Three hearty cheers were then given for Mrs Edwardes, and the singing of Hen Wlad fy Nhadau concluded the reception. Mrs Edwardes then alighted from the car- riage and shook hands with most of the tenantry, who were not slow in expressing their gladness at seeing their lady once more among them. Refreshments were dispensed on the lawn, and at dusk the pile of wood was set ablaze by Mr James Thomas as a token of welcome. It should be mentioned that the proceed- ings were confined to the tenantry. A page might be filled relating the numerous acts of kindness the community and the several religious bodies receive at the hands of the lady of Sealyham.

MAENCLOCHOG. We regret to announce the death of Mrs Phillips, Gotty Farm, which tuok place on Sunday morning last. Deceased had been in failing health for many years past. She was 53 years of age and had spent the greater part ot her life in the neighbourhood, where she was very highly respected. As a faithful member of the labernacle, Maenclochog, she lo, ed to be present at the services but owiDg to her illness this was to a great extent denied her. She leaves a husband and three children to mourn their sad loss. Oes i garu segurytl-lli fynodd Yn fwyniant i'w bywyd Byw'n dduwiol a byw'n ddiwyd Sydd harddaf VCI) ddau fyd,

| NEWPORT, PEM. Picture Post Cards of Cwmyreghvys, show. ing the place and sea, also the old church on the shore and cottages the G waun Valley; Newport (Pern.) bay, Newport Church, Nev- ern church and other local views, on sale at the Echo Offices. St Dogmael's Bill.—For the supply of some of the stone to the main road to Cardigan, the St Dogmell's Council is to receive the amount of the bill sent to the County Council to cover the cost of supplying metal prior to the road being taken over. One con- solation to the ratepayers is that the stone was properly rolled in, and now forms a toler- ably good surface, but in respect to the metal on the length between Newport and Fishguard the stuff is loose oi the surface, and forms a menace to everyone and everything that uses the road. A sheer waste of money. Missions.—On Sunday last, at St Mary's Church, the Rev Canon Camber Williams, Diocesan Missioner of S" David's, preached in Welsh at 10 and in English at 11 15 a.m., taking for his text in Welsh, Deuter- onomy xxii; 8 When thou buildest a new house, then thou shalt make a battlement for thy roof." The Missioner's two very practical sermons were listened to with rapt attention by large congregations. The service was im- pressively read by the Rev James Jones, assistant missioner, and the offertories through- out tbe day were very satisfactory. Miss Alice Hughes ably presided at the harmonium. At Nevern Parish ChurJi at 6 p m., the service was full choral, and was effectively intoned by the Rev J 0 Evans, vicar, the lessons being read by the Rev T M James, Curate. The Rev Canon Camber Williams based elcquent discourses in English and Welsh on the text, llosea x; 1*2 Suw to yourselves in righteousness, reap in mercy break up your fallow ground." He drew a vivid picture of the analogy between life and a farm, or piece of land, emphasising for a maxim the fact that in both of them future maintenance depeneled upon present diligence. At 10 30 a.m. the Rev T M James ably pleaded the cause of the Church Pastoral Aid Society, toward the funds of which the offertories, morning and evening, which realised a sub- stantial amount, were devoted. There were large and attentive congregations. Mrs Bowen, Llwyngwair, and Mr A Ward ably presided at the harmonium. Rnridecaual Chapter. — A Ruridecaual meeting, under the preidency of the Rev James Williams, rural dean, was held at the Church Chapel, Newport, on Monday at 11 a m., when there were present the Revs J 0 Evans and T M James, vicar and curate of Nevern James Jones, assistant missioner; A Alban, rector of Bridell E P Jones, vicar of Moylgrove I Morgan, vicar of Eglwyswrw, and W ti Davies, formerly curate of New- port. The Rural Dean introduced the Rev Canon Camber Williams, who gave a lucid and detailed outline of a mission proposed to be held in the Rural Deanery of Kernes about the middle of Ojtober next, having for its object the deepening and quickening of the spiritual life of the Churches. The form of mission in the diocese of St David's, he explained, is based on lines similar to those obtaining in the dioceses of Canterbury, Gloucester, and Licbfield. Pamphlets, tracts, and religious literature of various kinds, to- gether with questions for self-examination, will be distributed in the course of the mission, and the clergy are urgently requested to pre- pare the minds ot their paiishioners for it. Nonconformists of all denominations are cor- dially invited. The mission, it is to be hoped, will prove to be a refresher. We talk glibly enough about sending the Gospel to the islands of the sea, the Fiji Islands, the Can- nibal Islands, and of evangelising the Shet- land Ihs. The expression Darkest Africa" is often on our lips, but is it not to be feared that there is such a region as Darkest Pembrokeshire." Crimes, silly jokes and acts, perpetrated under cover of night, have from time to time come to light, proving the perpetrators thereof to bo beyond every vestige and trace of civilization, leave alone the humanising influences of Christianity. These inhuman acts are, perhaps, performed by men who try to appear very sanctimonious 1 on the Sabbath, and who sing, pray, and par- take of Holy Communion in our various places of worship. It would be well for these miscreants to bear in mind that the grip of justice is iron, and that her blow is death. [n the language of Holy Writ, their sins will surely, sooner or later, fiud them out, and they should ponder solemnly over the timely and salutary advice tendered them in last week's issue of the Bcho," name!y, that tbe step frowi comfortable firesides to the felon's cell has been proved to be a short and quick one. Tlc Castle.—On Saturday next Sir Mar- tiene, Lady Lloyd and family, go into resi- dence at the fine old castle over looking the town and river. Sir Martene and his gra* cious Lady are highly esteemed and welcome guests at the ancient borough, Ebenezer.—Last Sunday was a day to be remembered at Ebenezer Chapel where no less than six students from Carmarthen College School officiated throughout the day. Every. one gave evidence of ability, and it is note- worthy that one ot them was Mr McNamara, of Fishguard, up to recently a teacher at the British School. A particular feature of New- port congregations is their generosity towards all deserving causes. No less than close on £5 was handed to the students by a grateful and appreciative people. In the matter of collections, mention might be made of the very large contributions to various societies. The British and Foreign Bible Society receives a sum that would put many a place of worship ten times as large to shame. Brynberian with its handful of worshippers recently collected no less than towards helping students. Events to Come.—There is no denial to a well circulated romour, said to be based on good authority, of the forthcoming marriage of an advanced bachelor clergyman in the neighbourhood of Cardigan. Holidays. Dr and Mrs Havard left on Tuesday last for Folkstone, en route to various places for holidays, Dr Havard also attends the British Medical Association. During the doctor's absence Dr Rees will be assisted by Dr Davies, brother of Mrs Rees. Home Again.—i3 not every town or village that is iu the possession of a letter ° carrier of the fair oider. Newport has that distinction and is proud thereof. Mrs Thomas has just returned from her "departmental or regulation holiday looking as prim and ° 0 as active as ever in her work of delivering the mails and welcome missives. During her absence another fair member Miss Rowlands, took over the duties. By this it docs not appear at present, that the ancient borough is likely to loose its succession of lady letter- carriers." Long may they remain. Sea Notes. — Capt J. Seaborne arrived home on Monday last.—Mr J. Davies, Fern Cottage, sailed last week on a fine full-rigged ship, the Lochgenlas," of Glasgow, 3,000 tons, from Port Talbot, for Iquique, Choir Outing.—Last Thursday St Mary's Church Choiristers had their annual outing to Gwbert, accompanied by a few friends of the church and the Revs J Jones, assistant missioner, and W Davies, formerly curate of the parish. The picnic was much enjoyed. Distinction. A Newportian once at a local drapery establishment, Mr E J Thomas, grandson of Mr Jenkins, Llandyssul, had the distinction of being one of the 500 to sing before the King at Swansea on Wednesday last. Visitors.This year being in every respect favourable to holidays by the sea, the town is rapidly filling, and those having apartments to let have applications for more rooms than they are in a position to provide. This is a testi- to the popularity of the place. Among the visitors are the Rector of Dowlais and family; the Rev H T Jacob and family, of Peniel, Carmarthen Mr and Mis Davies, of Peniel Vlrs Evans, Cardiff; Mr D M Evans and Mrs Tetley, from South Africa. At Ship House are Mrs Gronow and family, Cardiff. Tourist Tickets. One of the progressive members of the community draws attention to the disadvantage, and, in some cases, in- convenience caused by tourist tickets not being issued at Crymmych to any part of the railway system. These tickets are procur- able at any other station on the U. W. R. sys- tem, particularly at the termini.

CRICKET. Cricketting in a gale applies to the return iriatcli of Fishguard and Haverfordwest on Thursday afternoon last at the Cefn-y-dre ground of the F.C.C. There were many surprises and some disappointments and, on the whole, the match cannot be set down as displaying the abilities of either team, due to the outrageous weather prevailing. To play good cricket in a gale blowing at the rate of twenty-miles an hour, more or less, is outside the range of possibility. The hon sec Mr T H Evans, had experienced no difficulty in mustering players and to spare, it was most unusual to see both the bIlled" eleven aud reserves at the pavillion ready and wi ling but the 2 sharp somehow was hopelessly at variance with the time of starting, close on 4 o'clock. Against the terrifi; south-wester, which the homesters hoped would ease down, the visitors were delegated first to bat to the bowling of W I, Williams and J J Morris, two of the sturdiest on the fidd, the former having the heavier task of facing the hurri- cane while Morris, like his nephew, going to work very quietly, soon disposed of Etton Evans, Dr O'Donnell essaying a smart catch from Melville's bat. After this one of the visitors was heard to say We are done now." As showing the performance in the first half- hour, there were eight runs for the fall of three wickets and when Ilouins smartly caught John Lloyd, the Llaifits had managed to get thirteen for four wickets. With the except- ion of one or-two slight errors the fielding of Fishguard was capital while as wicket- keeper A 0 Robins proved very alert. T H Narbett showed himself well-able 10 bowl, though somewhat harassed against the high wind. For Haverfordwest, Clements and Francis made the longest stand and the highest number of runs, Francis still going fairly strong when his captain declared." This latter was hastened in view of the pros- pect of all out within the subsequent few minutes. Previously, the scoring qualities of the homesters was the chief consideration in delaying declaration." Twice the rain drove the players to cover and, in order to economise time, tea was served in the pavillion by Mrs Williams, Cefn-y-dre, Mrs G J Williams and Mrs D W Lewis. It was about 6.20 when Fishguard commenced their innings and as it was decided to draw stumps at 7 o'clock not much more than half an hour wa., thus available for Fishguard to make up the requisite number of runs. Robins and the Vicar went in to bat the latter being cleveily caught almost immediate- ly by Clements, thus giving way to W L Williams who partnered the popular all- round cricketter from Goodwick. With ordinary luck the (spectators' were confident that the two champions would pull the ches- uuts out of the fire in quick time. Despite the gale everyone's attention was rivetted on the batsmen, who took advantage of every possible chance of scoring. Several times they got in some mighty hits, but Lloyd was adroit., if not swift, in his bowling. llowever, the fates ruled disastrously for the homesters for, in an evil moment, Robins was run out, and the umpire, Mr Radford, ruled him out, contrary to the expectations of the spectators. Even the batsman, when asked, said he con- sidered his bat was iribieie by several inches. Like the true sportsman he is, Robins accepted Lie ruling, but the blank disappointment on the faces of the Fiahguardiaus was very plainly evident. Of course, everyone present looked eagerly forward to witnessing some C) t5 t) interesting play and fast scoring the strength of the team considered. The inevitable had to be accepted willy nilly. Lloyd, assisted for a brief spell only by Eaton Evans, quickly disposed of several of the home batsmen he gave an admirable performance all through on that there was no two opinions. Eventu- ally W L Williams, who had won warm encomiums was caught from a c'shier at eleven, which weakened theprospects consider- ab!y. A B Williams managed to score five runs when Lloyd bowled him. J R Richards however, was not to be so easily accounted for. Again he stuck tenaciously to his work meeting slow and swift bowling with clever- ness, At times his skill drew marked appro- bation and after running up the scorc to a total of over forty Lloyd managed to bring down his wicket. Richards deserved the warm ovation with which he was greeted for indeed, his partnership with the Captain was bordering on brilliancy at times. The slog- ger to within a few yards of the pavillion was a feat in itself. An early start and fine conditions would have enhanced the match cousiderablv. The folio win" are the scores HAVERFORDWEST. G Melvelle, c O'Donnell, b Williams 2 C S Eaton Evans, b J J Morris 2 J L Lloyd, c Kubins, b J J Morris 5 J S Bennett, b J J Morris 0 J W Hammond, b W L Williams 3 J 1 Clement, c W J Mori is, b Narbett 15 A G Phillips, b W L Williams 0 W G Parkinson, b J J Morris. 3 P W Francis, not out 10 J Edwards, b W L Williams 1 A Phillips, not out 1 Extias 23 G5 FISHGUARD. A 0 Robins, run out 4 llev W Evans, c Clement, b Lloyd u W L W illhuns, c Lluyd, b Evans 11 Dr O'Donnell, b Lloyd 2 E Kicliardson, b Lloyd o A B Williams, not out 5 *Dr Morgan I", ltieliat-ds b Lloyd 18 W J Morns :¡'J J Morris T 11 Narbutt Exras 4U 44 -Innings declared,

BIRTHS. July 13th, at Cwm bach, Fishguard, the wife of Mr J. Davies, of a son. July 13th at Goodwick, the wife of Mr George Wiseman; of a son. DEATHS. On the lGth, inst., at Quarrel, Nevern, Miss Mary Lewis, aged 78 years. July 21, at Pentre Farm, Dmas, Mr Thomas Thomas.—Deeply regretted.

Overdue. It is reported that the Cam- brian Monarch," upon which many local seamen have served, was considerably over- due, but has now arrived. Capt Thomas, of Goodwick, i^ commander, and there are several others from thi loality. Finest Sowing Rape Seed.—Fishguard Supply Stores.

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GOODWICK. Daily Newspapers.—Mr D Llewellyn, of the Myrtle Pharmacy, receives the London Daily Mail" each evening at 4 o'clock, and is able to supply customers with that or any other of the London daily papers.—Advt. Outing.—The members of Mr David John's class, connected with the Goedwig chapel, enjoyed a very pleasant outing to Cardigan on Saturday last in a brake and the most delightful of weather. The rain of the previous day had rendered travelling by road pleasurable in every way. The town on the Tivy was reached in good time and the happy party after thoroughly doing the attractions and partaking of refreshments commenced the return journey early after seven o'clock reaching Goodwick soon after eleven. 0 The Drainage Area. Judging by the manner any new scheme for Llanwnda is handled at Haverfordwest by the bulk of the county administrators the place might only recently have sprung into ex;stence. At the Main Roads Committee last week a lot of discussion ensued on the reading of a letter from Mr Howell Howell (clerk), on behalf of the Parish Council respecting the proposed new sanitary area so adroitly launched within the present year by a section of the agricul- turists who dislike the idea of paying for the cleaning of the thresholds of others. Of course, the Parish Council as constituted, is powerless so far as it concerns Goodwiek's interests so that it hud nothing to (O but approve cf the area as mapped out by the committee, and forward it to the County Council with the recommendation to include a portion of the parish of Manoroweu. It transpired at the Main Roads Committee that the recommendations, for the most part, were made under a misapprehension as to their powers, and on the proposition of Mr Walters, seconded by Mr Roberts, it was resolved that the matter should stand over till the committee have reviewed the place. In view of all tk ¡ has taken place and all that ruay comr to pass in the near future it would seem that, in spite of the prevailing prejudice against joining Fishguard in forming an urban district, the latter would have been the lesser of the numerous evils that threaten the best interests of the thriving place. A Narrow Escape.—On Saturday last, at Langland Bay, Mumbles, Mr John G'asi rook J.P., of Sketty, the ex High Sheriff of Glamorgan, was rescued in a vety exhausted condition whilst bathing. At the turn of the tide, when bathing is very dangerous at that particular place, a cry of help was heard aijd the boatman, responding immediately managed to bring Mr Glasbrook to shore. lie is of the same family as the Mr Glasbrook to whom Mias Mortimer, of Swansea, is betrothed. It is a strange coincidence that seveial years' ago Mr Glasbrook's sister was drowned while bathing in the same bay. The Common.—On Tuesday last at the Haverfordwest County Court the Pembroke- shire Estates Company, who arc in possession of the Manorial rights to the common-land, successfully applied for an ejectment order in respect to a stable erected on the cre3t of the hill. More is likely to be heard of the commons in the near future unless some ar- rangement between the two parties concerned is made.

To the Editor of the County Echo." Sir,—May I be allowed to ask your corres- pondent' Fidelis three questions ?—(1) Is he prepared to prove his assertion that •' social- ism is only another name for unset llement of faith in the Bible ? (2) Does he wish your readers to believe that the Sermon on the Mount, upon which true socialism is based, contains devilish tenets ? (u) If he has the courage of his conviction will lie in future discard his nom de iluine ? As a iule. 1 do- not think anonymous correspondents arc worthy of much notice, but as Fidelis has made such sweeping statements he shou'd not be allowed to go unchallenged.—Yours, &c., 0. D. Jois'l'S. Fishguard British School.

To the Editor of the County Echo." Dear Sir,—I read in your last issue a long panegyric by "Horace," condemning the action of the Fishguard Parish Council for preventing the enemies of the Sabbath to carry on business on Pcnsladc on Sunday evening. I was however very thankful to see another able article in the same issue uphold- ing the splendid action of the council. It is rather amusing to see with what zest the fana- tics of rationalism and godless socialism go in for jollification on Sunday, as if this world were the only world in which they may expect to have good times. "Horace" wants us to believe that the well-being of every town in England depends on satisfying the lower pro- pensities of humanity, and if they cannot have that the country will certainly go to per- dition but this is only the creed of the Sun- day Leaguers, chiefly in England. Up to the present the Welsh people arc able to distin- guish the wheat of divine religion from the chatf of rationalism. "Horace's" eloquent display of phrases sets forth the virtures of Sunday concerts in such words as "It rouses- the emotions, it cultivates the better and ar- rests the downward grade and darker side of human nature. It is best fitted to inspire man with higher aspirations, that travel in the direction for good." Now, each of these sen- tences has in it a bushelful of Nvell-colotirlcl falsehoods for every thimbleful of truth. If there were space I could easily verify my contention. Horace," evidently, has great pleasure in eulogizing the councils of England, who have opened the libraries, the art galler- ies, the museums, and other places on Sunday for the benefit of the clerks and work people, bat, alas, how many of them frequent these places on Sunday ? Are there three in every hundred ? The majority care but little for these, and how can they, seeing they have no taste nor education to take what these are calculated to teach. I have lived in English towns long enough to know the virtues and Z, t, result of the work of the Sabbath Leaguers and I am sorry to say that in London and its adjacent towns Sunday evenings have been turned into a pandemonium of human deprav- ity, through privileges which are given to non- religious people. At the opening hours of the public houses there you will find all classes and conditions of men, clerks, cyclists, and workpeople, gathered with one accord and with one view, to desecrate the Sabbath. Such a state of things in a few generations w ill change Christianity into savage heathenism. Secular- ism and infidelity are the worst enemies of the social state. This is maintained by all great writers. I am glad that the Parish Council have acted up to the courage of their convic- tions, and worthy of their forefathers, who have died for our Sabbath privileges, and will never listen to the white-washed and dazzling delusions of rationalists. I do not think that anyone should go "scot free when he has the face to traduce and slander uur re- ligious institutions, which have done so much to bless the people, temporally as well as spiritually. The small area between St David's Head and Holyhead has given to the English nation a greater number of line men as mast- ers of ships and ministers of the gospel than any part of England, twice or three times the size. This is what our Christ, the Sab- bath, and Nonconformity have done for us. What has your secularism donefor EnglandV Yours truly, Croydon. B. IIt:GlŒ.

Up and Down the Coa Br "THE CRITIC." Nature, parched and dry, receive come sprinkling on Friday last grumbling humanity bad begun to with glorious summer heat. On fc morn I felt ready to sing as Burns sai Now summer blinks on flowery bra And o'er the cystal streamlet plays. It was in this happy mood I starte; cycle up the gentle incline towards, valley, lovliest of groves. And as I' along I could not help wondering wh) few Fishguardians ever take advar this charming sylvan valley to spec leisure hours there in the cool shade trees with a good book as companion of spending, or. rather, wasting life's hours in foibles and follies-gossip scandal-mongering. U ow Dinch moi el ficial, mentally, physically and moraH people were they to devote only portion of their spare time admiri grandeur of the sequestered Gwaun where the rippling rills flow throu woodlands in musical cadences. If so sweet were near the blackened buill a manufacturing town it would form t] dezvous of tbe million, and its glories be proclaimed on every hoarding. little we value these piiceless gifts of teous nature when they are at ou threshold. Though past noon not a trace of ai could 1 see to indicate that pedestrian, or carriage had passed along the valle'i; day. The place might just as well b( where near the north-pole for aught the care but they little know the storeh: pleasurable and interesting knowled queen of sylvia's paradises affords the a of the beauties of nature, and I cannot mend visitors anything more charmir inspiring than that of becoming acq l wiiu the Gwaun. Rarely a week especially at this time of the year, but find time to leave the world, so to spea. a few hours iiiuerary through this, th( If magnificent nook, to my mind, in the of North Pembrokeshire. Those wbc! the energy might do worse than explo whole length of the leafy hollow to thi celly range ot hills then, as night drawt turn to the left down the mountain sl( Nevern in order to catch a glimpse setting sun. As I passed through I g:'air woods it was as though a gi transformation scene was being enacted I sky wirch shone like burning gold, whi river seemed dissolved into a lake o This wondro is picture was alcne wor I journey nothing more beautiful has Itt' J the thousands of tourists who visit its year after year. The name county road is ne gua e3 that the highway is in any better con I than the ordinary country lane if that be Fishguard and Newport is a sample. P t ally, I would rather, at the present travel over anyone of the mountain leading to Maenclochog than the mail to Newport. Pedestrians of the ven order in particular complain loudly < loose stones Od the surface but the < has reason to deplore the destruction of a prir of costly tyres. After numerous plaints in the Press and elsewhere, the orities have put a man to rake off the for which the ratepayers have had < heavily-first, for carting and sprea then for the roller with its complimt men. This is how public money is expe. a better word would be wasted." If I ave my opinion of the two con1 tors last week, by "Fidelis" and Ho respectively, I should be treading where t would feel some compunction in venti Fidelis," so far as mnintaining the Sa as weiiave>afitherto known it, is on the track, and I am with him ail the way there is au old saying which refers t c:> Satanic Majesty quoting Scripture fo j- c purpose. It is easy to intersperse Bi quotations, yet, to my mind, they would greater weight if writers of them atti their own names. However, no man ha right to doubt another's sincerity wi due cause. With regard to Horace," J I should think, rather an extreme Picture our pulpits being made the me of ailing political opiniougs, followed programme ot secular music. A surer w converting the British Sunday into the C nental one of StOI ling is hardly couceiv I should very much like to see someone ta the happy mean course theie is no go< extremes eiiher way. According to the Chief Constable's re for the half year there is an increase in of drunkenuess to the extent of 44 fo: county of Pembroke. This reminds me remark of a county oflioLd when first the amendment to the Licensing Act came force that reducing licenses would D diminish drunkenness," Shebeens invari spring up in the place of licensed ho,, That there is some truth in the offii statement in respect to excessive dtinkin confirmed by the Chief's report.

LETTERSTON July Fair.—Hay-har est had a ma) effect on the July fair at Letterstou on A day last. The stock was brought in ee and by noon the bulk of the business transacted, and the iarmers were on t homeward way, and to the hayfields. It about the smallest fair on record, obvio due to the splendid hay-making weather vailing. Lambs, of which there was a ge o is supply, sold at from 7J to 7-H pe There was a moderate supply of catth slightly lower prices. Yearlings char hands at from £ 7 to £ 8 a head. Sucking from L-)3 to £ l e-h. One pen of eight disposed of aL lS each. The demand ou whole was quite equal to the Si.pY'iyV tho the buyers were not given much of a cba due to the early clearance.

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