Haverfordwest and Milford Haven Telegraph and General Weekly Reporter for the Counties of Pembroke Cardigan Carmarthen Glamorgan and the Rest of South Wales

Local and other Mews. I LORD MATCH'S Stiow.-Tlle Great Western Railway Co., will run an excursion to London for one or two days on Wednesday night, November 8th. See advt. ELECTBIC LIGHTING IN NARBKRTH —Mr Jas. Williams, Market Square, Narberth, is having his premises fitted with electric light. Mr H. Cole, Haver- fordwest, is superintending the installation of the necessary plant. There will be a large electric lamp in the Market Square. PB.UBROKE DOCK MENCIRANT'E AFFAIRS. At London Bankruptcy Court on Thursday the examina- tion of Mr J. H. Jones Cullwick, late of Meyrick-street North, Pembroke Dock, wine and spirit merchant and chemist, was concluded. The debts are £ 2,566 and the assets £404. DALE CONGREGATIONAL CFIURCII. The harvest thanksgiving service was held on Monday, the 2:3rd ult., when the Rev F. N. Colborne, of Haverford- west, preached an excellent sermon to a crowded con- gregation. The decorations were very tasteful and pretty, and were greatly admired. Special hymns and an anthem were sung by the choir under the leadership of Mr Matthew Nicholas. Miss Agnes Phillips very efficiently I resided at the organ. The collection on behalf of the Infirmary, was in advance of last year. PRUDENTIAL ASSURANCE COMPANY AND THE TRANSVAAL WAR.—The following letter from the head office of the company has been received by the local superintendent, Mr D. Hammond Dear Sir-I have the pleasure to intorm you that the Directors at their meeting to-day have decided to pay the claims under policies in existence on the lives of soldiers in the Indus- trial Branch, who may be killed in the present Transvaal War, without any deduction from the sum assured, or charging extra premiums. Kindly at once communicate this decision to your agents." NEW ROYAL YACHT AT PEMBROKE DOCK. —The new Royal yacht Victoria and Albert will be un- docked at Pembroke Dockyard on November 18, instead of December 6, as was previously intended. The engines will then be subjected to a series of trials, which will probably occupy a fortnight, and, if the result is satisfactory, the ship will immediately there- after be taken into Portsmouth to be completed. The new arrangement is due to a recent visit of Sir William White, Director of Naval Construction, and the order directing it to be carried out was received at Pembroke Dockyard on Wednesday. FASHIONABLE WEDDING.—A very fashionable wedding took place on Thursday, between Mr Levi Griffiths, Newport, Mon., and Miss Agusta Ann Mathias, New England, Camrose. The marriage ceremony was performed at Keyston Congregational Chapel (kindly lent for the occasion), Wolfsdale Congregational Church of which the bride has been a member since her girlhood, being in the course of rebuilding. There was a large number of friends both from Wolfsdale and Keyston present to witness the ceremony. The officiating minister was the Rev. J. Gilbert Rees, Wolfsdale and Crundale. After the wedding service was over the bridal party drove to New England, where a grand spread had been prepared. Mr Griffiths, the bridegroom, is known to many in the locality, he was cradled and nursed at Wolfsdale, but when comparatively young left for New- port, Mon., where his career in life has been very successful, and where he still resides. The bride, Miss Mathias, is the daughter of the late and much loved and revered pastor of Wolfsdale and Crundale, the Rev. Henry Mathias, who served his churches with great faithfulness and diligence for fifty years. She is greatly respected and loved by all, for her quiet unassuming Christian life and character, and on that account we are glad to know that Mr and Mrs Griffiths are not leaving the locality, but are going to live at Park Cottage, Prendergast. We felt that if they had left the locality it would have been a great loss to the Church at Wolfsdale, which was so dear to her heart. She can be truly called one of the faithful ones," but now that they are going to settle down in the locality we hope to have her presence, as well as that of her husband at Wolfsdale again. Of course we shall not expect her to be quite as faithful now as she was formerly, because the distance is somewhat greater. We all wish them long life and happiness. Mrs Griffiths was the recipient of some very V.FIuable presents from her fricuds in the neighbourhood. Communicated. KLONDYICE SENT TO PRISON. That eccentric character, whom the youthful members of the community have christened Klondyke" is now in Carmarthen gaol, and to those acquainted with his manner of living the change will appear a most desirable one. After an absence from the ton n of something like six months Klondyke returned here a couple of weeks ago and took up his quarters iu the ruins of some cottages opposite the Prendergast Board Schools. Here he lived for some days, and all the children in the locality had a fine time of it. His bod consisted of a heap of rags deposited in the corner of a room, the ceiling of which threatened to collapse at any moment. These dangers, however, appeared to have no terrors for the lonely occupant, who lived on in complete mdirfcrence? of the possibility of being at any moment buried beneath the ruins of his comfortless dwelling- Klondyke's occupation of these quarters was not to be of long duration, and about the middle of last week he was ejected from the ruins by the landlord, to whom complaints had been made by residents in the neighbourhood. Klondyke is not very fastidious, and he was not long in finding a refuge, but this time it was underground, 4t thp rear of the ruins already mentioned there is what would seem to have been formerly used as a cellar, and the entrance thereto is gained by an archway, which however, is now almost blocked up by rubbish pitched into it by the occupants of cottages in the neighbourhood. Through this narrow aperture Klondyke cradled on all fours dragging his bedding after him. The interior of the holo possesses a most uninviting aspect, find rivals in loath- j someness the dungeons associated with the days of tho llatillè. Old boots, rags, decayiug vegetable matter and every description of filth contributed to make this new abode of the poor wretch foulsonio in the worst degree. From the damp earth oozed the most evil smelling moisture, and his bed of rags soon became sodden with this filthy liquid. Here 111 this squalid retreat the old man continued to exist, and but for compassionate neigh- bours who out of l-lty for his wretched condition pased the poor fellow cups of hot tea, warm broth, and other stimulating food it seems that. this unfteiground residence might have become his grave. Klondyke is of 11.:1 extremely religious disposition and can be heard repeating his prayers for hours at a time. Although apparently subsisting on the charity of the public, he is most eccentric in his acceptance of alms and frequently refuses coppers and other coins offered him by a sympathetic public. He has now heen tn k on to Oarmartlieji prison, and as we have just slated will for the short upaco of 7 days be more comfortably housed, better fed and altogether more suitably jirovidetl for. DEATH OF A PROMINENT BAPTIST. The Rev. Dr. James Colross, formerly president of the Bristol Baptist College and ex-president of the Baptist Union of Great Britain and Ireland, died at Bristol on Monday, aged 75. He had been failing in health for some time. MABLOES. The harvest thanksgiving" service, was held in the Baptist Chapel, on Wednesday I the 18th ult., when a sermon was preached by the Rev. I Meyler Thomas. There was a large congregation, and the collection for the Haverfordwest Infirmary was in ad vance of former years. SIR THOMAS AND THE SHAMROCK.—So it appears that the Shamrock cost XIOO,000 over and above the expenses of running the races with the Columbia. Sir Thomas Lipton says he will not contest the cup until 1901. Mr Fife will design the new boat. If anyone wishes to make a bid for the cup during 1900 the Sham- rock will be at his disposal for trial matches. A CARDIFF THEATRE BURNED DOWN.—The Cardiff Empire Theatre was destroyed by fire early on Tuesday morning, the damage being estimated at about £ 25,000. The cause of the outbreak is unknown. The property of the performers engaged for the week was also destroyed. The performances are being continued in the Philharmonic Hall. METEOROLOGICAL REGISTER.—Taken at St. Ann's Head for the week ending 8 a.m., October 30th. Highest barometer reading reduced to 32 F. and to mean sea level, 30"36 on the 24th lowest' 29.73 on the 29th; maximum temperature in the shade, 59 on the 26th; minimum 46 on the 30th; amount of rainfall 1-93 inches hours of bright sunshine 17'0; prevailing winds south easterly, moderate in force, but a gale on Sunday from the south west, sea rather rough. CLOSE OF THE VOLUNTEER YEAR.—Tues- day completed the current official Volunteer year, and at once returns have to be made as to the drill and musketry efficiency of all corps throughout the Kingdom, for the payment of capitation and other allowances. The last returns of the force showed there to be 230,678 enrolled Volunteers, of whom 224,3000 were reckoned as efficients and 8,378 as uon -efficients^ there being also 20,0-1;) officers and sergeants who had qualified as proficients. INQUEST AT PEMBROKE.—On Saturday Mr H. J. E. Price, coroner, held an inquest at the Railway Inn, Pembroke, touching the death of John Teague Fletcher, aged about two years, who had been seriously scalded some time previously. The evidence of the mother showed that she had put some boiling water in a bath for washing purposes and when she turned round to get some cold water to put in it, the chfid pulled tho buth down on himself, and the boiling water scalded him from the waist down. She sent for the doctor who came at once. The boy died on Friday.—Dr. Lowis, who had attended the deceased, said death was due to shock. A verdict was returned accordingly. THE PEMBROKE DOCK FATALITY.-The re- mains of Police-constable George Jones, of tho Cardiff Police, who was accidentally shot by a drummer-boy named Grainger at Pembroke Dock, where deceased had joined the colours as a Reservist of the Welsh Fusiliers, were interred on Friday afternoon in Newport Cemetery. A column of 50 Newport police, under Inspectors Hale and Evans, headed the procession, and this was followed by about 90 members of the Cardiff force under Head Constable McKenzie, a contingent of the Cardiff Fire Brigade marching in front of deceased's old colleagues. The firing party consisted of details from the Mountain Mule Battery, stationed at Newport Barracks, under the command of the battery sergeant-major. The coffin, borne on an open hearse, was enshrouded in wreaths and flowers. PRESENTATION TO MISS BELL PERKINS. — A very pleasant afternoon was spent at the Prendergast Infant Board School last Friday, when Miss Bell Perkins entertained the scholars to tea prior to relinquishing her post as assistant teacher. It was in truth a bonny sight to see 160 bright and happy little folks all busily intent on enjoying the good things so unstintingly provided for them, in the distribution of which, evidently a labour of love, the Misses Perkins were assisted by all the teaching staff and a few friends. All having been satisfied, the Rev. O. D. Campbell, one of the managers of the school, after a short but appropriate speech, in which he very feelingly referred to the deep regret with which the Board received the resignation of Miss Bell Perkins, on behalf of the teachers and scholars presented her with a hand- some gold bracelet as a souvenir of the affection and esteem she has iuspired. Having expressed their senti- ments by several rounds of hearty applause, the com- pany dispersed. Mrs James, the other manager of the School, owing to her absence from home, was prevented from attending, but was represented by her daughter. CAMROSE. — A fashionable wedding took place on Tuesday, 24th ult., at the Tabernacle Congre- gational Church, Haverfordwest, between Mr JohnMarr, Robleston, in the parish of Camrose, and Mrs Mary Letitia Penry, Calficld Farm, of the same parish. After the nuptial knot had been tied, the wedding party drove to Caermedris Farm, Solva, where a sumptuous spread had been prepared by the friends of the bride. At eight o'clock in the evening the bridegroom returned with his bride to her new home at Robleston, where a large number of friends had gathered to give them a hearty welcome home.' Here also a splendid supper had been prepared for the bride and bridegroom and their friends, which was greatly enjoyed by all present. The bride and bridegroom arc highly respected in this neighbour- hood, and the wish of all is that they may have long life and happiness. The officiating minister was the Rev. J. Gilbert Rees, Congregational Minister, of Wolfs- dale and Crundalo, near Haverfordwest. The wedding was celebrated under the New Marriage Act, the Rev. F. Newton Colborne being the authorised person.

FOOTBALL. RUGBY. I NEYLAND v. PEMBROKE DOCK. I These two teams met on Saturday week, on Neyland ground, the game resulting in an easy win for the home team by 3 tries (!) points) to 1 converted goal (5 points). The team that did duty for Neyland were as follows:- Full back, L. Evans half backs, W. Hamer, H. Bowen three quarters, H. Griffiths, T. Thomas, J. Williams. W. John; forwards, A. Lewis, A. Evans, (r. Harries, W. Lloyd, J. Jones, W. Clark, J. Wreford, J. John; while the visitors had the help of five strangers. The gamo during the first half was of a very swift character, the home team rushing the visitors right down the field and were continually at danger in their 25, which soon resulted in the first try for Neyland being scored. This was, however, disallowed on the grounds of having gone into touch, but the homesters were, however, not to be beaten and Hamer, Griffiths, and Bowen now engaged in a bout of passing, when Wreford, one of the forwards, intercepted and crossed the line with a beautiful try which remained unconverted. Tho home team kept steady pressed and before long evinced their superiority again, and J. Williams crossed the line. Neyland was still pressing hard when the whistle blew for half time, the score then being Neyland 2 tries, Pembroke Dock, nil. On resuming the visitors scored a try, which was converted, followed soon by another try for Neyland; the latter were still pressing hard when the whistle blew. Final score: Neyland, 3 tries (9 points) Pembroke Dock, I converted goal (5 points). Referee, Mr W. Harries, Neyland. The game throughout was a splendid one, but there is no doubt Neyland was by far the best team, being too swift and smart for their opponents. Amongst the home team who figured most prominently were Hamer, Griffiths, Evans, Harries, and Clark, while on the opposing side, Bob Thomas and H. Joaes showed up well. HAVERFORDWEST HARLEQUINS v. PEM- BROKE DOCK. The Rugby season may be said to have practically opened on Thursday in Haverfordwest, when the first match for the season came off on the new grounds at Prendergast. The form shown by both teams was very good, and with some little more practice we may expect both to give a good exposition of Rugby as it ought to be played, before the season is over. The Pembroke team turned out the victors by a narrow squeak, and if there had been a few more minutes left there is hardly any doubt the 'Quins would have scored again. The visitors, too, were considerably strengthened by outside men. During the first half the Docks kept the play mostly in the home territory, though on one or two occasions when some of the 'Quiu forwards got away it looked as if a score would result. A try for the visitors was the first blood, and this was easily converted to the major score and before half-time whistle they succeeded in scoring another try which, however, was not converted. On the change of sides the 'Quins went in with considerable dash, and seemed determined to retrieve their unfortu- nate luck in the first half. They pressed their opponents strongly, and as the result of some admirable tackling scored two tries. This gave them 6 points to the Docks' 8, and it was the hardest of hard luck that they did not score again, seeing that they had the ball practically on the line when time was called. ASSOCIATION. FEARNOTS v. PENNAR STARS. The executive of the Fearnots Football Club in taking full advantage of the absence of matches this season in connection with the Milford Haven senior organization, with beneficial results. The visitors on Saturday last were the Pennar Stars, who came with the reputation of being the best junior team in the Pembroke Dock district. The home team were minus their capiain (P. Thomas), and one or two others. The Stars had the benefit of a stiff breeze during the first half, but their efforts to make headway were not very successful owing to a lack of combination. However, their defence proved of a very sound nature, and try as they would the home- sters could not find the net. The visitors now and again camp away in promising fashion, but as a rule were easily repulsed. At length the Fearnots' inside forwards became very persistent, and from a good shot the ball cannoned through off one of the Stars backs, thus giving the homesters the lead which they kept up to the interval. With the wind at their backs the locals at once assailed the visitors gaol, but the defence held out for some time the Fearnots however spoiled several efforts owing to a strong tendency for ofr-side play, a very frequent fault with them. The referee (Mr F. Smith), was fortunately very firm on this point, and rightly disallowed a couple of goals. Generally speaking the homesters had much the best of matters and were rewarded by two good goals, finally winning by three goals to nil. To do the Stars justice it must be admitted that they gave a much better display than have any previous visitors this season.

APPROACHING EVENTS No announcements unless paid for can appear under the above heading, except those for which printing or advertising is done at, the office of this paper. TEMPERANCE H ,I,f,Tlw annual tea meet- ing in connection with the Temperance Hall will tako place oil Thursday, Nov. 30th. CANTATA AT WESLEYAN SCHOOLROOM.—A cantata, entitled" The Great Light," will be rendered at the Wesleyau Schoolroom on Thursday, November 23rd. HAVERFORDWEST FAXCIEHS SOCIETY A general meeting of the above society will be held Oil Monday evening next at the Coffee Tavern at 8 p.m. when all are requested to attend. Entries for the conÚrlg show close oil Tuesday next. THE CATHOLIC CHURCH AXD THE TRANS- VAAL VICTIMS. We notice the announcement that tomorrow morning at 10.30 a solemn requiem Mass will be celebrated in St. David's Cathohc Church Haverford- west for tin; soldiers who have died during the recent battles in South Africa. Admission to the Church will be by tickets which may be obtained for Is each. Hov. Father Cummiiigs will officiate.

New C.0|| at Neyland. DEDICATION THE BISHOP OF ST. DAVID'S. On W ednesday the Lord Bishop of St. David's atte.nde.d at Ne?vl?ar ? th.e purpose of performing the d, edr icatfi. on ceremon^ tJJw chJch wMd? has recently been eretewe. The new structure which is of iroii, sheeted i,it,y with pitch pine is quite an ornate little edifice, to ornat, e little e d ifice, fu ned through, out with a view to the comfort and convee of the worshippers. There is sitting ccommodtiCtogetherfor about 300 people, which will be quite tient to meet the ordinary requirements of the dlt, although at the opening ceremony on Wednesday rgenumberwere unable to get into the Church at al1.ch less to obtain seats. The design of the building is tisually followed in Churches of the kind. There is a V7-rOOM, choir, reredos, and porch at the chief entrance the pulpit and reading desk are situated so that timber or reader can be heard in all parts of the?.. The building was Iw1 a' Mirr ML. ?ichc? whom the parishioners e ig ™ e by are t eep y indebted, not alO:or this but his valuable assistance in various ways.?g entire cost of the structure is ?6450, and the colors, Messrs Witson & Co. London, have carried ou?. part in a thoroughly workmanlike manner. The a?due to the buil ?ing fund was ?120, but this sum h?een lessened by nearly £ 30 as a result of the offeri of the congregation present at the dedication cerem, It is a? Sm?e?v S fact to Y abVe totet?h??tmost of the furmturc of tt5he e ?teriorhasb? as gifts ?y members of the congregation, w???f?? ??{t8b-S? was bestowed by Sir Charles ar^^MUpps S? SSogL. ? was unable to ?ent wired hIS apologws. f0"10?1 ^X0111' which-nnmenced at half- past Uth.ie!e o included the ordinary ( re h service and a sermon by the Lord Bishop. TL Xned by Rev. Lacy H. Rumsey, vicar of I?stadwell, and the lessons were read by Rev. Peter PheT A??? a? theVenerable Archdeacon Hilbers. VT3ishop, Marshall attended by the Archdeacon and R?- C, who was (rural dean) of Walwyns Castle ?.-? the ?,di.atory service. Amongst the clergy w i?uneed addition to those already mentioned were Rtt ook part in &klill Jones, Prendergast; Hcv. H. Jones, SteYh,u: TJ„- Hamlyn Jones, Milford Itev. A. Tute, Camr, Rev. J. D. Timothy, Langwm Rev. W. Jenkins, Lawrei.? Rev. C. Morgan, Rhosenthen Rev. Lloyd Harries, vi?' Angle Rev. W. F. Davies, Neyland Rev. J. W. Rees, Nolton Rev. A. F. Randolph, St. Bride's. The several musical items were rendered in excellent style by the Choir which consisted of about forty voices led by Mr T. E. Williams. Miss Gwen Griffith presided at the organ and rendered the accompaniments in a faultless manner. The order of services during the afternoon were Hymn, 21.5: Psalms, 47 and 48 to Chants 97 and 98: Maguificant to Chant, 120 Nunc Dim to Chant, 357 Anthem, "Walk about Zion"; Hymn 160, 239, 396. The prayers included a new one sanctioned by the Bishop for a speedy deliverance from war, that it might end in a righteous issue and that the friends of those who had gone to tight for their country might be comforted. The Bishop then entered the pulpit and preached an appropriate sermon. He took as his text "She hath done what she could." (8th verse 14th chapter of the Gospel of St. Mark.) In those words our Lord bestowed his commendation on Mary of Bethlehem. How few persons there were in the Gospel who found commen- dation without reproof. Indeed they would find that those who he singled out for his special commendation were last, as he so often reminded his disciples the first should be last. Our Lord did not commend people because of their opportunities, privileges and talents, but according to the manner in which they made use of the opportunities they had. Take for instance the two persons he commended for the greatness of faith. They were persons who had very little to go upon as a foundation of faith compared with the Centurion. And the person he commended for liberality was not one of the rich generous people and for the person who loved much there is single unmixed commen- dation, for her who poured the precious ointment on the head of our Lord. It had been suggested to Him to re- prove her, but not only was she commended on two separ- ate occasions, and no reproof recorded against her, but he said that this she had done shall be spoken all a memorial of her to the end of the world. There was no other case in which be enjoined perpetual remembrance wheieve?r the Gospel was preached. On the occasion of the dedication of a Church he would put before them as the type that ought to be formed in them for their spiritual guidance. "She hath done what she could." There were four or five points in which they might imitate the action of Mary. It was love, love that was spontaneous and devoted,.sympathy with the purpose of our Lord, self-denial, spontaniety of devotion and sympathy. Our Lord in judging conduct always examined the motive while man might judge from outward appearance without going to the heart. Therefore they ought in a special way when going to Holy Communion examine themselves and see whether the ruling motive of their lives was love of Christ, whether they loved in such a way that he was in their thoughts, that they always thought of Him, and that they 0 lways remembered and were prepared to make sacrifices for Him. How did Marv come to have this strong love for the Saviour r They read that she used to sit at His feet and hear His word: and they must all sit at his feet and hear his word in public worship or in their private and family devotions. In Holy Communion they should sit at His feet and listen to his word. And not only that but Mary's love was tested by a great sorrow. They remembered the illness of her brother. She and her sister sent a message to the Saviour, and she trusted in Him and knew he had good reason for what lie did. Some people tried to form their own opinion of the character of God from His dealings with them, they tried to read the character of God. But there were many difficult pages in the book and that was not the way. He wanted them to look up to the cross of Christ, to love and trust Him, and in the light of that love to trust in Him, and he would make light in dark places. With regard to self-denial, he might say that real self-denial was a very dreary and very difficult thing for anybody, except for one motive and that was for love. Wherever there is true love it is never without the opportunity of self-denial in one form or another. So in their lives there must be self-denial, and they must admire self-denial. That was why their hearts went out with sympathy and admiration to the brave officers and men out in South Africa, who for love of country and love of duty were denying themselves, nay were putting their very lives at hazard. Therefore they admired their noble character and sympathised with them and prayed for them. That ought to be a principle in every real Christian life. Christ told the early Christians to take up their cross and follow Him, and so it must be with them all. The true living Christian m always thinking what he could do for the Church and for Christ it might be something in the school, praying for the clergy or anything else. There was a readiness which was very sound itself showing a sterling love of Christ. There were again some people who would do something if they were asked at the right time or by the right person. But there is no spontaniety in this-Clod lovetli the cheerful servant. Those who really love Christ and believe in Him if they really wanted to do good he might say they could do it. Everyone, per- haps, cannot do as much good as they wish to do, but he would like to persuade this one or that one that they can do at least, perhaps, more than they thought if only they are in earnest. A great many people because they could not do all they wanted to, held back and did nothing. That was a thing he wished to press home on them. They could not know how much they could do until they tried He was sure they could all do a little more than they thought if they were only faithful. They could do much whether in the choir, the church, the schools, or in their own families. They must also have sympathy of purpose, sympathy with the object for which this church had been erected in their parish. With self-denial, willingness, devotion and sympathy there was nothing to which they might not aspire. He hoped they would work therefore for Him and if He approved of them it did not matter what other people thought of them. The Lord Bishop then pronounced the Benediction after which the proceedings terminated. In the evening at 7 o'clock there was another service when the preacher was Rev. Canon R. Camber Williams. Au excellent tea was provided in the Schoolroom by a number of generous ladies and their friends. Amongst the gifts to the Church are the following Carpet for sanctuary and altar desk, Mrs Harris, Taplow House; chairs for sanctuary, Mr Edward Williams; dossah, Mrs Appleby; brass rods with brackets, Mrs T. W. Rowlands alms bags, Miss Tombs brass alms dish, Miss P. Tombs a set of altar linen and pulpit frontal, Mrs Roberts altar cross and credence table, Hev. L. H. Rumsey cruets, Mrs Driver mats, Mrs Hall pulpit, Mr James Harries; lectern with frontal and altar oinaments, Rev. E. J. Howells; sacramental bread cutter, Mr Chnstison carpet for pulpit, Mrs T. J. Williams alms bags, Mrs Dalziel; lectern and reading desk platforms, Mr Mills. A full list of subscribers will be published later.

NEYLAND. borne hundreds of Remnants in Flannelettes, Calicoes, Linings, Dresses, Welsh Flannels, &c., at about half the usual prices.—G. H. BIDDLECOMBE, London House. NEYLAND MUTUAL IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY'S READING ROOM.—A general meeting of the members of this Institution was held on Tuesday evening, for the purpose of electing a new staff of officers and a fresh committee. Mr Ted Davies was unanimously elected to the chair. The first business was tvith regard to finances. Mr J. Waymark (secretary), read his report which showed that the the Institution, after clearing all debts, has a balance of £ 1 left to their credit. Some business of trivial im- portance having been transacted, the election of officers and a committee took place, consisting of a president, three vice-presidents, a secretary and treasurer, and 11- committee of tour. It was also agreed upon that a. debating class should be formed, the debates to take place once a wee*, the subject for the latter to be chosenf by the committee. A CARDIFF BARMAID'S BODY EXHUMED. ,1 11 J.Ie lI1.tn t tL CardiiF barmaid formed the subject of maglstenal investigation at Cardiff on Monday. Deceased was Agnes Lewis, who had been engaged at the lctoria Hotel, and her death is alleged to have resulted from an illegal operation. Her body had been exhumed I)Y of ific Home Secretary, upon the application ,if the Coroner, and a woman named Eliza Jane Thoma.s, of r1, 'udor-road, who disappeared after the Coroner's inquiry, was taken into custody on a charge of causing Miss Lewis's death by an illegal operation. The evi- dence was of a sensational character, and grent public interest was taken in the proceedings. The prisoner was committed for trial on a charge of wilful murder."

HIGH WATER AT HAVERFORDWEST. DAY. DATE. MORN. EVEN. _1 I 5.16  1:- Wednesday. ?ov 1 ..j 3.1 <3 TIiursda.y. ,r>.37 5,o7 Friday • 6. 1;5 6.32 Saturday. ,1 6.48 7.9 Sunday 7.28 7.0 Mouday 8.6 8.28 Tuesday. n 7 J x.47 9.12 Wednesday "S 10.0 ( ).3 I 10.0 Lowest tides, November 12th.