The Tenby Observer Weekly List of Visitors and Directory

THE LOUIS" VELVETEEN. MOST materials are suitable only for certain styles of dress. The tailor-made serge or English woollen that make a perfect travelling frock would be an impossibility at a dinner. The "LOUIS" Velveteen is perfectly free from this drawback; there is no time in the day, no occasion on which it looks out of place, and no material of the plainest or most elaborate tissue, with which it will not freely combine, for the skirt that accompanies a satin tunic one day may appear, the next with cachemire or even muslin, an advantage that cannot be top highly estimated. As regards the adornment of women, nothing shows to so great* advantage beauty of outline and graceful figure, or the clearness and delicate colouring of the complexion. It is equally becoming to the blonde and brunette; it does not merely clothe, it drapes and designs: lends a dignity and grace to the wearer, and requiring but little ornament, derives its elegance from its own richness of colour and drapery. Every yard of the genuine bears the name "LOUIS." THE WEAR OF EVERY YARD GUARANTEED. STEPHEN DAVIES, 6 and 9, High Street, TENBY. TO-ITICS-HT I ROYAL ASSEMBLY ROOMS, TENBY. THE SEOOISTID OOITOBBT OF THE I- TENBY MUSICAL SOCIETY lyill.be given in the above Rooms On THURSDAY, 30th APRIL, 1885. Cowen's "ROSE MAIDEN," GLEES and SOLOS, will be performed by the Members of the Society. The Pembroke-Dock Orchestral Society, Assisted by Members of the ROYAL MUNSTER FUSILIER BAND (By kind permission), will form the Orchestra. Accompanist .Miss HALL Leader Mr J. W. HANCOCK Conductor Mr W. TKRENCE JENKINS ADMISSION—Reserved Seats, 3s.; Family Ticket to admit Five, 12s 6d; Second Seats, 2s; Third Seats, Is; Gallery, 6d. Plan of the Room and Tickets at MASON'S Library. Doors open at 7.30; Concert to commence at 8 p.m. Carriages to be ordered at 10.15. ROYAL ASSEMBLY ROOMS, TENBY. MONDA Y NEXT, May the 4th. The Committee of the TBHBY DOG- SHOW Beg to announce a GRAND MISCELLANEOUS ENTERTAINMENT For the purpose of clearing off the Debt incurred by the Show last year. The Committee have pleasure in announcing that they have secured the services of JENNY MALDWYN (Miss Jenny Price, R.A.M.) The following Ladies and Gentlemen have also kindly promised their services:—Mrs J. G. EVANS, the Misses BOWEN, Messrs. R. LOCK, T. H. THOMAS, A. T. LEWIS, P. G. HARRIS, J. G. EVANS, JOHN EVANS, J. K. BUCKLEY, F. HORDLEY; F. E. WADE, and Mr AKID, Solo Harpist. Accompanist—Mr WITHINGTON. Admission-2s, Is, and 6d. Tickets, Plan and Pro- grammes at "WADE'S Music Warehouse. Doors open at 7.30; commence at 8; Carriages at 10.15 WESLEYAN CHAPEL, TENBY. THIS EVENING. THE Annual Home Missionary Meeting will be held in the WESLEYAN CHAPEL this Evening. The Rev. N. KELYNACK (the Deputation), and other Minis- ters and friends will address the Meeting. Chair to be taken at 7.30. C EO FT TERRACE, TENBY. MR. J. A. JENKINS HAS received instructions to Sell by Auction, on the above Premises, on THURSDAY and FRIDAY, May 7th and 8th, 1885, the whole of the HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE Contained in the above Residence. Terms—Three Months' Credit, subject to Conditions of Sale. Goods on view on the Morning of Sale. Sale to com- mence at Two o'clock in the Afternoon prompt. Fern House, Tenby, April 24,1885. PUBLIC HTA LL, TENBY. MR. J. A. JENKINS HAS received instructions to Sell by Auction, in the above Hall, on MONDAY and TUESDAY, the 11th and 12th May, 1885, the HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE And Effects contained in No. 1, Glendower Houses, removed for convenience of Sale. Terms—Three Months' Credit. Full particulars in Posters. Fern House, Tenby, April 28,1885. SWANSEA. Re ROBERT PARNALL, Deceased. TO YACHTSMEN AND OTHERS. MESSRS, J. HOWELL THOMAS & THOMPSON HAVE been favoured with instructions to offer for Sale by Public Auction, at the "MACKWORTH ARMS HOTEL," SWANSEA, about the middle of May next, the following well-known YACHTS. The 18 Ton Cutter Yacht ROSE ELIZABETH," built by Hatcher, in 1871, of best material and copper bottomed and fastened. She is well fitted and found throughout, having been thoroughly overhauled in 1884. Her ballast includes about 7 or 8 Tons of Lead. Also the 20 Ton Racing Cutter Yacht ROBERTA" (late" Shulah "), built by Fay and Son in 1875. Lead ballast. The above Yachts are in Commission, are in thorough order, and ready for sea, and require no outlay what- ever. Also several other Yachts and Boats. For further particulars apply to Captain WILLIAMS (on board), the Mumbles, near Swansea; or to Messrs. J. HOWELL THOMAS and THOMPSON, Estate Agents, Carmarthen, S. Wales. I M. AND F. CROCKFORD, BOOKSELLERS AND STATIONERS, 7, HIGH STREET, TENBY. Circulating LIBRARY (in connection with MU DIES:.) Artists' Materials, Maps, Guides, and Handbooks. Local Photographs. Fancy Goods. Newspapers and Magazines supplied to order. Just published, a NEW ALBUM, containing 12 Views of Tenby and Neighbourhood. Price 6d. TAYLOR'S CIRCULATING LIBRARY, HIGH STREET, TENBY. Now in connection with MUDIE'S. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION: 1 Vol. 2 Vols. 3 Vols. Twelve Months. 15/- 22/6 30/- Six „ 8/- 12/- 16/- Three „ 4/6 6/9. 9/- One „ 1/9. 2/9 3/6 One Week 0/6 0/9. 1/- IRISH FRIEZES (From an Irish Nobleman's Bountied Factory). WBILL begs to call the attention of Visitors to • these excellent Cloths, for which he is the Agent, and which are, according to the opinion of those who have thoroughly tried them, the most durable and cheapest Cloth manufactured. For rough ordinary wear they are unequalled. A large variety to choose from. GENUINE HAND-KNITTED SOCKS AND STOCKINGS, in every size. A printed Price List on application. WELSH WHITTLES AND WELSH FLANNELS; a heavy Stock, well selected and moderately priced. 4, High Street. NO, 2, CHELTENHAM HPUSES, TUDOR SQUARE, TENBY. THE MISSES E. & C. MAY BEG to inform the Inhabitants of TENBY that they have commenced Business at the above Address. Their Stock consists of a splendid Assortment of ART NEEDLEWORK, STOVE ORNAMENTS, and a quantity of FANCY ARTICLES suitable for Presents Lessons given in Art Needlework, Glitterine Painting, and Macrame Lace. Fancy Work neatly mounted. Just received, a Box of Japanese Vases, Five o'clock Tea Sets. Candlesticks, &c. An early call is respectfully solicited. TRICYCLES FOR HIRE. SEVERAL New Machines for Hire by the Hour or S Day. Apply to E.PALMER, Royal Lion Hotel" Billiard Rooms, Tenby. An inspection is invited. TO BE LET ON LEASE, for 99 years, TWO BUILDING SITES situate in St. Julian Street, Tenby. For particu- lars apply to Mr Morris, of St. Julian Street, Tenby, Ironmonger. CHELTENHAM.—A Lady wishes to Let her well Furnished House at Cheltenham, either for the next Six Months, at 'a nominal rent, or for a Year at £ 180. Seven Bedrooms, three Sitting-rooms, and usual offices. Good situation, close to the new Club and Promenade. Address M. N., Imperial Square, Cheltenham. OUN FIRE AND LIFE OFFICES, Q LONDON. FIRE.—Established 1710. The oldest purely Fire Office in the World. Home and Foreign Insurances against loss by Fire and Lightning at moderate rates. Losses settled with promptness and liberality. LIFE.—Established 1810. Profits divided every five years. Large Bonuses. Tontine Bonus Policies granted. Very low premiums without participation in profits. No partnership liability. Simple Proposal Forms. For further information apply to the following Agents: TENBY—Mr. Wm. Lewis. MILFORD HAVEN—Mr. Joseph Whicher. PEMBROKE—Mr. William James (Fire). PEMBROKE-DOCK. & NETLAND—Mr. Francis Trewent. PEMBROKE-DOCK—Mr J. Butler. A YOUNG Girl desires a Situation as NURSERY- MAID, under a good Nurse; can Sew neatly and is fond of Children. Apply to Mrs PucsBE JoNES, Malvern House, Espla- nade.

THIS D-A-Y I SPECIAL SHOW OF IE W GOODS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS, At JOHN REYNOLDS', Manchester House, Tenby.

LATEST ARRIVALS. Buckley, Mr, Mrs and family, Bryn y Caerau, Llanelly 3 Castle square Chambers, Miss, Yorkshire 1 Rock terrace Hunt. Miss, Cheshire. 1 Rock terrace Goodliffe, Mr and Mrs A., Nottingham. 1 Marine terrace Froggatt, Mr and Mrs, Sandeacre, Nottingham 1 Marine terrace Eaton, Miss, Redcar 1 Marine terrace Pratt, Colonel H. H. and Mrs, Cheltenham 6 Norton

WE have received communications recently from several correspondents touching the question of a Volunteer Corps for Tenby, and pointing out the necessity that exists for such at the present moment. They ask us to bring the matter before the town, through our columns, and we gladly do so. When the volunteer movement was first ini- tiated, more than twenty years ago, Tenby, like other loyal towns, set to work to enrol volunteers, with the result that a Battery of Artillery was raised and equipped, which ultimately reached a considerable amount of efficiency. It flourished for some years, but certain adverse circumstances arose in its management which it is unnecessary now to detail. The result was, the corps became unpopular, declined, and was ultimately disbanded. We believe there were two explanations for this. In the first place the Brigade, especially in its latter days, was badly officered; secondly, artillery was not a popular arm of the service with Tenby men, as they were without a proper bat- tery where drill could be carried on irrespective of the weather. It is now asserted that if the corps could be resuscitated, no such difficulties would be experienced. St. Catherine's Fort would supply the necessary facilities for drill; and gentlemen would be found willing to give the required time and attention to make themselves and the corps thoroughly efficient. Every encouragement is offered by the Government to raise corps for the defence of our shores, but stringent regulations bind the members to make themselves efficient soldiers. Volunteering is no longer a plaything but a reality; and if it were possible—which we admit-to raise either a Battery of Artillery in Tenby, or a company of Infantry to be attached to the Haverfordwest Battalion, the question must be approached with a full desire to make the move- ment real, and those joining must be prepared to make some sacrifices. We hope to hear soon of steps being taken to give effect to the proposal. We again beg to remind our readers of the

Concert by the Tenby Musical Society at the Royal Assembly Rooms this evening. Tickets can be obtained at Mason's Library. We stated last week that, in order to meet the loss over the Dog Show of last year, an entertain- ment would be given in the Royal Assembly Rooms on Monday next. We are now enabled to give full particulars in our advertising columns, and have much pleasure in drawing attention to the same. The Committee have secured the ser- vices of Miss Jenny Price, R.AM. (Jenny Maldwyn), for the occasion. Miss Price is well known in this neighbourhood, and has earned a reputation as a soprano vocalist of the very highest order. She will doubtless prove a great attraction and will meet with a warm reception from her many Tenby friends. Miss Price sings "The Bells of Aberdovey," with harp accompaniment; "Bid me discourse;" and with Mr Wade, the beautiful, duet, Maying." The other performers are Mrs J. G. Evans, the Misses Bowen, Messrs. Robert Lock, A T. Lewis, T. H. Thomas, Fred. Hordley, P. G Harris, and C. Akid (solo harpist) We trust that with such an array of talent, the entertainment may be the means of attracting a crowded house. The plan of the room is at Wade's music warehouse. u_ Our readers will observe in our advertising columns the notice of the annual meeting of the Wesleyan Home Missions, which is to be held in the Wesleyan Chapel this evening. The Society aims at reaching the masses of our large towns, and in other ways to advance godliness throughout our own country, and is well worthy of support. A meeting will be held on Tuesday evening at the Royal Assembly Rooms (kindly lent for the occasion by Miss Bright), to arrange preliminaries to establish a 'Cycling Club in Tenby. All in- terested are invited to attend. In the event of a rupture between Russia and England, it will be confined in the first instance to the to suspension of diplomatic relations. Sir E. Thornton will be recalled from St. Petersburg, and the Russian Ambassador will be instructed to leave London. Both Powers may feel some hesitation in taking the first step in actual warfare, but it is not believed that the rupture will remain in a purely diplomatic stage. In official circles it is believed that Russia will order General Komaroff to advance as rapidly as possible on Herat, and that the English Govern- ment will reply to this by occupying, first Quetta and then Candahar. The assent of the Ameer to the British advance will be given as soon as it is known that the Russians have invaded Afghanistan.

PEMBROKESHIRE BRANCH OF NATIONAL AID SOCIETY. PRESIDENT—THE LADY KENSINGTON. Received by Local Secretary for Tenby during past week :—Mrs Sackville Owen, 10s.; Mrs Voyle, Penally Cottage, 5s. and a large number of shirt buttons kindly contributed by Mr Lewis, Milford House.

TENBY FIRE BRIGADE. Yesterday evening the members of the Tenby Fire Brigade had their annual supper at Gordon's Commercial Hotel, when a capital spread was pro- vided by Host Gordon. The chair was taken by the Captain of the Brigade, Mr T. Hugh Thomas, while Mr John B. Hughes, First Lieutenant, occu- pied the vice-chair. Mr A. T. Lewis, Second Lieutenant and Treasurer of the Brigade, was also present and about a dozen Superintendents and Pioneers, with several visitors, many of the mem- bers being prevented by illness and otherwise from being present. After justice had been done to the good things provided, the Chairman gave the usual loyal toasts, which were drunk with enthu- siasm. After supper each man was supplied with tobacco ad lib., and a couple of glasses of grog. During the evening the health of the popular Captain was given, and received most cordially, as were also that of the other officers-Lieutenants Hughes and Lewis. The other toasts included The Officials of the Corporation," responded to by Superintendent Hodges and Mr H. T. Morley The Press," Mr Leach and "The Visitors," Mr C. S. Allen. Several members contributed to the harmony of the gathering, and altogether a pleasant and enjoyable evening was spent.

LAUNCH OF THE IRONCLAD "HOWE AT PEMBROKE-DOCK. The steel armour-clad ship Howe was success- fully launched on Tuesday afternoon at Pembroke Dockyard in the presence of a large number of spectators. Every arrangement had been made at the bows of the vessel for the accommodation of visitors by Captain Chatfield, superintendent of the dockyard, and Mr J. C. Froyne, chief constructor. Previous to the launch an excellent programme of music was rendered by the splendid band of the Royal Munster Fusiliers. Shortly after four o'clock the usual religious service appointed to be read at the launching of ships for the Royal Navy was con- ducted by the Rev. F. W. Nicholl, M.A., chaplain of the dockyard, after which Miss Keith Stewart (niece of Sir Win. Houston Stewart, late Controller of the Navy) performed the ceremony of naming the vessel. At a signal from the Chief Constructor the cords suspending the dogshores were severed by Miss Stewart, and the vessel glided off her position on the stocky amid the deafening cheers- of the workmen and visitors. She is built of steel. Her length is 325ft. breadth, 68ft. tonnage, 9,700. Her armament will be four 63-ton guns in barbette turrets, six 6in. Vavaseur guns, twelve six-pounders, and ten Nordenfeldt guns and five Whitehead tor- pedoes. The ship is to be driven by two sets of vertical compound engines of the usual type, which are calculated to develop collectively an indicated horse-power of 7,500, to work up to 9,500, with forced draught arrangements. The revolutions at full speed will be 100 per minute. There are to be twelve furnace boilers, each weighing about 30 tons. The engines are being supplied and fitted by the well-known firm of marine engineers, Messrs. Humphreys, Tennant, and Co., under the super- vision of Mr H. Harding, local manager. The Howe, which is of the type known as the Admiral" class, of which there are six in the British Navy, has been built from the designs of Mr N. Barnaby, C.B., (director of naval construction), and the work has been carried out by Mr J. Millard (assistant constructor), under the immediate superintendence of Mr J. C. Froyne (chief constructor) and Mr G. Malpas (constructor). After having her machinery fitted on board and the general work advanced she will be sent to Portsmouth or Chatham to be pre- pared for service. Three other war vessels, viz., the A nson, the Thames, and the Porth, are now in course of construction at Pembroke Dockyard. Immediately after the launch an "At Home was held by Mrs Chatfield, at the Admiralty House. A large number of dockyard officials, naval and mili- tary officers, and the elite of the neighbourhood were present. The yard has recently increased its staff of opera- tives, and there are now over 2,000 hands employed. The Aii-son will now be pushed forward, and pro- bably launched during the current year. There can, however, be no very great urgency for the. vessels at Pembroke in. anticipation of war, as up to the present the hulls of the ships only are con- structed at Pembroke Dockyard. If those under construction were pushed on with more than usual expedition it would still take a long time to get them ready for service.

NOTICE.—In future this paper may be obtained at Messrs. Smith and Sons' Bookstall, at Tenby Station, as well as of all the local booksellers. TENBY COTTAGE HOSPITAL.-The Hon. Secretary and Treasurer has to acknowledge, with thanks annual subscription Mrs Hume Smedley £ 1.— Heywood, April 28th, 1885. TENBY COTTAGE HOSPITAL.—Number flf beds, 7 patients discharged during past week, 0 patients admitted during past week 0; total number in hospital, 5.—April 28, 1885. ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS.—We are glad to state that amongst the gentlemen who passed their primary examinations in anatomy and physiology at the recent meeting of the Board of Examiners of the above college, was Mr T. H. F. Evans, son of Mr J. Fencoll Evans, 9, Hi. ibury Circus, Lon- don, nephew of Mr Stephen i .ivies, High ttcreet Tenby. POLICE COURT, lIfonday,-Before Dr. Dyster and D. I. Ackland, Esq.—Margaret Scott was brought up in custody charged with being drunk. Defendant absconded after the summons was served on her some weeks ago, and \vas now apprehended under a Bench warrant. Defendant was bound over in her own recognizance in the sum erf 95 to come up for judgment on that day month if necessary. SMACK DISABLED.—On Tuesday morning the fishing-smack Leonora, belonging to Mr David Jones, whilst proceeding from the harbour to the fishing ground, when off the Castle Point was dis- masted. The occurrence was witnessed from the shore aud a boat put off to render assistance. The Leonora was taken in tow by a Tenby dredger and afterwards moored in the harbour.