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

NOTES OF THE- WEEK. POULTRY FARMING WITH PROFIT. Mr Edward Brown, F.L.S., hon. secretary of the National Poultry Organisation Society, has written a timely article on The Poultry Industry and its Opportunities." Next week ihe South Wales Demonstration Poultry Train will arrive at Haver- fordwest, when experts will deal fully with the question of how to increase the )ome supplies of eggs and poultry, and thus ensure to our large and increasing population two articles cf food of the best qualities. It would seem as if the National Poultry Organisation Society were now to raap some reward for its labour. Hundreds of "meeíings have been held, hundreds of thousands of leaflets distributed, moaey has been expended, valuflble time given, with results small as might have been expected. Promising districts for combined marketing Ion,, refused to co-operate or treated the apostles of this new movement with indiffereace. !et BotAithstand- ing all this, there were not wanting signs of marked progress, and in spite of our inherit conservatism, there was a slow awakening to tie importance of better methods of production and marketing, of the adoption by traders of more rapd collection and dispatch. The great gain in prices where depots were established proved that tIe principle was sound. All that was necessary ,s to extend the operations. More poultry are nov being kept by farmers and cottagers, and there isQo doubt that the standard of quality is being raised. With the advent of the egg special'' let us hope that the priae of eggs in Pembrokeshire will show a substantial advance. The present price of eggs in HaverPrdwest, varying from 18 to 20 a Is, will be imposible in the future with organisation and the employilent of improved methods. It is said that districts which once were asleep have burst into life. We hope that the visit of the members of this Poultry Socty will mean the opening up of a new era of prosjfirity for many of the] rural districts in Pembrokeshire. With the highest standard of quality, such as is here recom- mended, those who keep poultry an make a profit of 20 per cent. But production, Jrganisation and co-operation must be united, and that means, we presume, the formation of a loca society in touch with the parent organisation. THE DIPHTHERIA SCOURGE. I Another fatal case of diphther,a in the town reminds the public that Haverfcfdwest has now been suffering from this terrible tcourge for some three years. During that period there bas been a large number of fatal cases and ss the responsible officials have been unequal to tW task of stamping it out we would suggest that tJtc time has now arrived when the Sanitary Authority should fully represent matters to the Board of Education. The fact that nearly all the victims and sufferers have been children of school age suggests that the schools, which may not be so well kept as they ought to be, have been the source of infection. It is well kown that the germs which cause diphtheria frequently lurk in dust, and therefore in this, as io all other diseases, cleanliness is of the utmost inipartance. It used to be an allegation of the Haverfordwest School Managers that the County Education Authority sweated the cleaners, but a,ga¡.ast this it may he said that the cleaners throughout the county are paid on a unform scale and that the diphtheria scourge seems to be conned to Haverfordwest and Pembroke, and latterly io the county town alone. At any rate, the position is a very serious one and calls for prompt action on the part of the Sanitary or School Authority. AN EPICUREAN OFFICIAL. I Even Government official, it appears, may I developalittle of the epicure- The Pembrokeshire Main Roads Committee itre grievously disappointed with a visit paid by Col. Yorke, who, by the way, created such a sensation by the theory he advanced as to the origin of the Shrewsbury railway disaster. At the request of the Jjoard of Trade, Col. Yorke visited Trefgarn to investigate a COmplaint lodged by the Committee as to the alleged danger to the drivers of vehicles owing to the absence of a screen at a spot where the railway track runs inoonveniently near to the public highway. No one thought of the danger when the Railway CojnPany submitted their plans, and in objecting now the Committee confess that they were guilty of an oversight. This, bow- ever, does not touch the poiat raised by Col. Yorke's visit. The members of the Coiflmittee who met the Colonel at the spot declared that the representa- tive of the Board of Trade travelled in a lqXurj0uo saloon with officials of the Coropany, and that it was with the utmost difficulty that they induced him to inspect the spot at all. The saloon seems to have been upholstered in a very tasteful manner. "It Was grand," declared Mr james parries, who was one of the deputation. The portion of road in question was said to be the most dangerous i* Wales, but the Board of Trade think nothing further is necessary than that the eQgine drivers iihould give the usual warning by blowing their whistles. This did not satisfy the Committee, and a renewed attempt is to be made to get some kind of screen erected.

13. Mary's Church, Haverfordwest- 3rd Sunday after Easter, April 17th, 1910. j Holy Communion, 8 a.m. Mid-day, Holy Communion (Choral). 11 a.m., Matins, Te Deum, To Chants, 2nd Set, Hymns 284, 287, 315, 325. Evensong, 6 p.m., Magnificat and Nunc Dimittis, Simper; Hymns, 273, 540, 213, 274.

Larceny at Haverfordwest. PRISONER'S DEFENCE. "WOULD HAVE GONE TO THE BANK." At the Haverfordwest police court yesterday, before Mr H. T. Rule Owen and Mr Isaiah Reynolds, a man named Thomas Stephens, of no fixed abode, was brought up on a charge of the larceny of Is 9d, the property of Mrs Ada Thomas, of the Commercial Hotel, Old Bridge. Hilda Thomas, a young girl 10 years of age, daughter of Mrs Ada Thomas, said that the prisoner was in the bar on the previous night. There was a sum of Is 9d on the counter, and the only persons in the bar were the witness and the prisoner. She saw the prisoner approach the counter and lean over it. The witness also watched him take the money and place it in his waistcoat pocket. Prisoner then asked for a sleever of beer, and the witness went to fetch her mother. He produced money from his waistcoat pocket to pay for the drink, but before the beer was given to him the witness told her mother what bad happened- Replying to the prisoner, the witness said that there was nobody in the bar when he came in, nor had anyone been in the bar for sometime before the prisoner entered. Witness added that the prisoner was drunk when he entered the bar. Mrs Ada Thomas, licensee of the Commercial Hotel, Old Bridge, told the court how on the previous evening she was called to the bar by her little girl. Prisoner asked for beer, and she told him that he had had sufficient. On asking for the beer he pushed 2d into her hands. She then told the prisoner to return her the money he bad taken, but prisoner denied having had the money. Prisoner Did you see me pick up the money ? Witness: No. Prisoner There was no money to pick up. The witness added that the prisoner was drunk. P.S. Morgan said he found the prisoner in Cartlett Road. lu reply to the charge he said I didn't do such a thing and I am not the owner of a shilling." However, in his waistcoat pocket was found a sum of Is 7Jd. The prisoner seemed as if he had been drinking heavily. The prisoner elected to be dealt with summarily, and made a statement to the effect that directly be called for a sleever of beer he was accused of steal- ing. Stephens stated that when the Sergeant took a shilling out of his pocket no one was more surprised than he. Where did that shilling come from ? he asked, for he was positive that prior to the Sergeant's search he bad no money in his possession. If I wanted to steal," he added, "I'd go to the bank and fill my pockets with gold." The bench sentenced the prisoner to 11 days' hard labour.

S. Martin's Skating Rink. FANCY DRESS CARNIVAL. The fancy dress carnival and gymkhana held at the above rink on Thursday last, may be said to have drawn all Haverfordwest and district, that is to say that considerable portion of the whole which is wont to disport itself on wheels or is interested in the wheeling of others; and the general impression of those attending was that they had a real good time. Long before the appointed hour for commencing people assembled determined that they would not rob themselves of a minute's enjoyment. As the hour of 8.30 struck, the competitors were all visible on the floor, and without delay, because the management of this Rink pride themselves on their punctuality and: dispatch, Mrs Joel Davies, the wife of the Rector of Prendergast, co-operating with the Vicar of S. Martin's, commenced the arduous and exacting task of judging the costumes. There was keen competition amongst the men in Class 1 (open to hirers of costumes only), probably due to the handsome present given by Mr F. Grimsdale Dobell, an American chafing dish. Mr Dobell, himself, a competitor, looked quite dis- tinguished in his Lord Mayor of London's robes next to him stood Mr Grant in the full dress uniform of the Life Guards, a costume well chosen and suiting Mr Grant's form and figure Mr A. E. Sage looked intensely legal and severe as a Judge of the High Court, Mr Varley looked as Mephistopheles" should look, and last, but certainly not least, Mr John Cragg (for, indeed, was he not the prize winner?) as a Cardinal of the Holy Roman Church, maintaining with perfect ease all the dignity and importance attached to that high office. Every little detail was so perfectly carried out in this costume that the judges carried with them the unanimous opinion of the room in awarding Mr Cragg first prize. The same remark applies to the winner of the best fancy dress costume for ladies, Mrs A. E. Sage. Here, again, every detail was studied, and no pains spared to make the costume perfection. The rich brocade and lace, studded with jewels of the period, the shoes according with the rest, the beauty spot and powdered face, and this combined with the mannerisms of the age affected by the wearer, left no doubt in the eyes of the spectators as to the fitness of the Judges. Miss Gladys Tucker, who impersonated a Dutch Girl," was the prize winner for the ladies best homer made costume. This lady possesses not only personal charm but is also a skilful skater. How she preserved her balance and grace on Dutch sabots was a mystery to some of us. Miss Alice Holmes, Madame Pompadour, was highly commended. Mr George Hill was the designer and maker of his own costume, "Advertisements," and this deservedly got him first prize. Mr Howard Palmer as The Tramp ran him very close. This gentle- man looked from top to toe "a human wreck," homeless, ragged and tanned. His skating was in a par with his appearance, of the worst possible kind. Mr Barger, of Pembroke Dock, who came as a Suffragette" linked forces with the tramp, and together made the fun of the evening. There were many other costumes, male and female, that merit attention. The clever costume of Houp-la," a sweet Early English Maid," a charm- ing "Japanese Girl," a fetching "Coon Girl," a lady incognito as a Money Bag," etc., etc. There were a large number of entries for the costume prizes for children under 16. This class was most difficult to judge, indeed every little girl looked worthy of winning the prize, which was eventually given to Lucy Millar as "Punchinello." it is invidious with so many charming little girls as competitors, to pick out nam" es, but perhaps Dora Baring-Gould as a "Fairy, Faith Sage as "A Puritan Maid," and violet Matthews as "A Poppy," may be singled out impartially for distinction. Giles Sage as "A Pierrot easily won the first prize for the boys. The spectacle after the judging was very picture- sque, and as the skaters moved round during the items of the special musical programme, the floor was a veritable feast of colour. The competitions were keenly entered into, the potato race perhaps affording the most satisfaction to spectators. The prizes, all given by friends of S. Martin's, were distributed by Mrs A. Baring-Gould. The reign of King Carnival was prolonged on this occasion till past midnight, dancing taking the place of skating during the last two hours. Mr John Lewis and Miss Lewis were responsible for the music. Appended are the results of the skating competi- tions:- Gents' Fancy Skating-—Mr P. Lipscomb. I Ladies' Style Skating.—Miss Hilda Millar. Pair Skating.—Mr George Griffiths and Miss Gertrude Holmes. Girls (under 16).—Miss Agnes Millar. I Egg and Spoon Race.—Mr George Griffiths and Miss Elsie Evans. Potato Race.—Mr Barger, of Pembroke Dock.

WORRY AND OVERWORK. PRENDERGAST MILK VENDOR'S ATTEMPTED SUICIDE. I PRISONER BEFORE THE COURT. At a special Dungleddy police court held at Haver- fordwest on Saturday before Mr R. P. L. Penn (in the chair), Col. Owen Williams, Mr R. P. Lloyd, Pentyparc, and Mr Victor Higgon,—John Morgan, milk vendor, Prendergast North, was brought up on a charge of attempted suicide. Evidence was given by Philip White, butcher, Prendergast, who said that John Morgan lived near bim. He remembered Wednesday, February 16, when he went to look for Morgan. He had been in the habit of going to see the prisoner every day, and on this afternoon he found Morgan in a shed in a field in Prendergast North. Witness said that prisoner's throat was cut, and near by be noticed the razor produced. Morgan was conscious, but did not speak to him. Subsequently he gave informa- tion to P.S. Morgan, and accompanied the officer and the prisoner to the Haverfordwest Infirmary. P.S. Josiah Morgan told the court that on the afternoon referred to, in consequence of information received from the last witness, he proceeded to a field in Prendergast and there saw the prisoner lying on the floor of a shed unconscious, with his throat cut, and windpipe severed. He had lost a large quantity of blood. He bad in his possession the clothes prisoner was wearing at the time, and they were saturated with blood. At the Infirmary prisoner was attended by Drs. Brigstocke and Mills. Charged that day with attempted suicide, prisoner replied I will never do it again." Since the alleged offence prisoner had been constantly in the charge of the police. Dr. Brigstocke said he had been in attendance on Morgan since February 16. He found the prisoner in a state of collapse, having a clean incised wound dividing the windpipe, and extending about one-third of an inch from the main vessels on the right side of the neck. He required several injections of strych- nine before there was any reaction. With the assistance of Dr. Mills, witness stitched his throat, and prisoner had been under his care ever since. Prisoner was now convalescent, but it was not advisable to remove supports in the throat owing to the complete manner in which the membranes had been severed. The incision had been inflicted by some sharp instrument. Prisoner said that what made him do the deed was because be was suffering from over work and worry. The Chairman enquired the state of the prisoner's mind when he was admitted to the Infirmary. Dr. Brigstocke He was unconscious. The Doctor added that he never subsequently noticed anything that indicated mental aberration. Rev. Joel Davies and Mr W. T. Davies came forward as sureties for the prisoner's good behaviour in sums of £ 10 each for a period of two years. Prisoner, who was accompanied by his wife, also offered a similar amount as surety. The bench, in accepting these sureties, told the prisoner that he had done a very wicked act. Next time he attempted suicide, he might be more success- ful, and if he was not he would be severely punished. Prisoner was then discharged.

Haverfordwest Young Liberals. LEAGUE'S INAUGURAL MEETING. AN AUSPICIOUS START. The inaugural meeting of the Haverfordwest branch of the League of Young Liberals, held in the Lower Temperance Hall, on Thursday evening, showed that the League has met a distinct want. Mr T. C. Rees presided, and the proceedings were characterised by the greatest enthusiasm and unanimity. Amid applause, a resolution was adopted asking the County and Borough Members to urge on the Government the settling of the veto question in the present Parliament, for which it was expressly elected. Mr W. F. Roch, M.P., who at the last election paid young Liberals of the rank and file a generous tribute for the part they had taken in the contest, has been invited to become the League's first president, while among those nominated as vice-presidents are Sir Owen Pbilipps, M.P., and Mr Roland Philipps, a youthful Radical of much promise. Ten gentlemen have already been elected on the committee, but it was decided at Thursday night's meeting that the number should not exceed fifteen. This alteration was made with a view to giving official representa- tion to Liberal women, a large number of whom were present. The ladies evinced the keenest interest in the proceedings. Already some sixty ladies and gentlemen have been enrolled as members. A the request of the committee, Mr J. Thomas (" Telegraph ") explained the aims and objects of the League. It was pointed out that there was no hostily between the League and the official Liberal organisation. The branch was formed with the object of doing educational and other work not covered at the present time, and sought to attract to organised effort a mass of excellent material now unattached to any association. In other districts the League bad abundantly proved its claim to be considered the driving force of modern Liberalism. It pursued a straight course, was anti-Imperialist in its mental attitude, and while it did not show a narrow, bigoted, and pro. scriptive spirit, it sought to make Liberalism more generous, more attractive, and more practically effective by adhering to its principles. Mr J. F. Rees, of the University College, Bangor, gave an interesting review of the political situation. Mr Rees, who is a thorough Radical, said the hope of Liberalism in Pembrokeshire was in the younger members of the Party. Some of the older Liberals sometimes showed a tendency to out-bid the Tories. He dwelt at length on the constitutional crisis, and said that the failure to carry out the Albert Hall pledge had never been satisfactorily explained. Attempts had been made to explain it away. The party owed a debt of gratitude to Mr Redmond, the Labour Party and the Radical members of the House of Commons for the resolute stand they had taken. It was evident that the Cabinet was divided on the relative merits of veto and reform. Mr Haldane's speech reported in that morning's newspapers showed that there were imperialist members of the Cabinet who still hankered after the flesh-pots of Egypt. It was Mr Redmond who had given express- ion to the feelings of the rank and file-the democracy of Great Britain as well as of Ireland. Mr Rees's speech was full of interesting and piquant observations, and he was loudly cheered on resum- ing his seat.

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Presentation to Sir George Armstrong. GATHERING AT PEMBROKE DOCK. FUTURE CONSERVATIVE CANDIDATE There was an interesting gathering at the Tem- perance Hall, Pembroke Dock, last night, when Sir George Armstrong was presented with a service of plate which had been subscribed for by Conserva- tives within the Pembroke and Haverfordwest Boroughs as a testimonial of ther admiration of Sir George's work during the General Election. Mr C. W. Rees Stokes presided, and Sir Charles Philipps, who was accompanied by Lady Philipps, made the presentation in suitable terms. The plate bore an inscription to the effect that it was pre- sented to Sir George Armstrong, Bart., R.N., by the electors of Pembroke and Havei fordwest Boroughs in recognition of the valuable services rendered by him as candidate in tha general election, 1910. Sir George Armstrong, in reply, said he would never forget that magnificent meeting, and the magnificent present they bad given to bim. He and Lady Armstrong would treasure it as long as they lived, and he had not words to acknowledge his gratitude. He valued it because of the note of human sympathy which it struck. Human sympathy and kindliness, in politics as in everything else, were the foundation of any policy, whatever that policy might be. Never in the history of the Unionist and Conservative party had there been a moment morn pregnant with enormous possibilities than the present. The country faltered and hesitated at the general election. This was the psychological moment when the whole fate of our country and empire rested in the hands of the electors. Many local causes at the general election hid the real issue. In Pembroke Boroughs there were certain local questions which blinded a certain portion of the electorate. He had no desire to dwell upon the past, but there was one point he wished to recall. On the last day of the election their opponents said it must be a good thing for Pembroke Dockyard to return the only Liberal dockyard member to support a Liberal Government. What did that mean, but the open and unblushing advocacy of the doctrine of political preferment for a Government establish- ment ? (" Shame.") Whenever he had spoken of the dockyard, it was upon broad national lines that he put forward its claims. He had been asked by many of his friends whether he was going to accept the invitation which the executive had been good enough to extend to him to contest the boroughs at the next general election. It was not on account of any personal matters that he was unable to give his answer immediately, but he could assure them he would give the invitation his careful consideration. In a few day he would be able to give the committee an answer one way or the other. (A Voice We hope you will fight.") Whosoever their candidate might be, they must remember that their party was going to be top dog in a few months time. (Cheers). The country were tired of the chicanery of their opponents. They were waiting for a House of Commons which would take its place in the world's affairs. (Cheers).

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LOCAL AND OTHER NEWS. I A beautiful pulpit frontal of crimson velvet has been presented to the Rudbaxton parish church by Mrs D. J. Owen, of Goole, Yorkshire. Catholic Church, Dew Street.—The Right Rev. Bishop Mostyn, will pay a visitation and administer the sacrament of confirmation on Sunday, April 17th. Services at 11 a.m., and 3 p.m. Haverfordwest Boys Brigade. The Brigade, band, and scouts, will assemble on the Green (weather pernuting) at 10.30 a.m. on Sunday next for divine service at the Albany Chapel, Haverfordwest Guardians.—A Correction. —In our last issue it was stated in the report of the Haverfordwest Guardians that Mr Lewis of Hanton made certain statements regarding an absconded husband. This should have been Mr H. Lewis of Hillhlock. College of Preceptors Examination. — Candidates wishing to enter for the College of Preceptors examination, to be held at Hill House College, Haver- fordwest, from June 28th to July 2nd, are requested to send their names to the Misses Da vies by the 5th of May. 751 National Boys' School, Haverford west. -It is pleasing to report that Mr R. H. Thomas, student teacher in the National BOyi' School and pupil of the Grammar School, was successful in obtaining honours in the Oxford Senior Local Examination, held at Cardiff a month ago. Gwalia Male Voice Party.—An important meeting of the above will be held in the Temperance Hall (lower room) on Friday next, 15th inst., at 8.15, when it will be decided whether the party will compete at .Llandovery on Whit Monday, May 16th. It is hoped that every member will be present at this meeting. Albany Sunday School.—We would remind our readers of the anniversary services to be held on Sunday next in connection with the above. The Rev. R. Bond Thomas, of Pembroke Dock, will be the preacher, and services will be held at 11, 2.30 and 6. Collections at each service in aid of the school funds. Wedding.—The wedding has taken place at Bath of Miss Rose Maud Ponsford, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs George Ponsford, and Mr David Albert Evans, son of Mr Benjamin Evans, Narberth. The bridegroom is a well-known Bath resident, and a promi- nent member of the Bath Chamber of Commerce. Wesleyan New Vestries.—Messrs Thomas Davies & Son's tender for the erection of the new vestries at the Wesleyan chapel at a cost of about £1,000 has been accepted. The foundation stones will be laid by the Rev. W. Perkins, the president of the Wesleyan Con- ference, on the occasion of a visit he is to pay to his native town in June next. Making a Reputation !—When an article bears the hall mark of quality, it gradually builds up for itself a reputation. This is what the particular tweed, for which W.E.C.Lewis, Castle Square, has the sole aeRcy is doing, and is now known as the Treffgarne agency is doing, like the rock from which it derives its Tweed, because from which it derives its name-it will stand the test of time. Military. Lieut. Campbell Jones, 4th Territorial Battalion Welch Regiment, at Haverfordwest, his left the service. Mr Campbell Jones has been nearly eight years an officer. He was appointed Second Lieut. in the late 1st (Pembrokeshire) V.B. Welch Regiment in September, 1902, and was promoted to the rank of Lieut. in May, 1907. Thieves at Work at Slebech.—On Sunday morning week Mr Cozens found that his shop, situated on the Narberth road, had been entered and goods of the value of 20s to 25s stolen. The goods consisted principally of tobacoo, tinned milk, salmon, and tea. The thieves left behind a small cold chisel which it is supposed they used to cut through the wooden wall so as to push their hands through and force back the fastening. Haverfordwest Quarter Sessions.—Owing to the absence of Mr Marlay Samson, who was engaged in the Divisional court, London, Mr W. Howell Walters presided at the Haverfordwest Quarter Sessions last Wednesday. The other magistrates present were Mr T. H. Rule Owen, Mr Hugh J. P. Thomas, and Mr F. P. Green. There were no prisoners for trial, and no business of public interest. Sudden Death at Freystrop.—The death has taken place very suddenly at Freystrop of Mrs Evans, wife of Mr John Evans, of Sandywell Farm. Deceased' who was 56 years of age, had long suffered from a weak heart. While going out to collect eggs, she suddenly fell. Her son ran to ker assistance, and Dr. Mills was sent for, but life was found to be extinct. Mr and Mrs Evans formerly lived at Haeelbeach, Neyknd, and went to Freystrop to kvo about IS months ago. Burton.—Vestry Meeting.—At this meeting held on the 30th ult., Mr M. Lucas, of Williamston Lodge, resigned the office of rector's warden, after 38 years of faithful work. His resignation was accepted with regret, the assembly well knowing that a dvancing years precluded Mr Lueas from continuing this work of the church to which he is extremely devoted. Captain Mayor, of the Trinity Service, was elected in his stead and Mr T. Scale, of Benton, parish warden. We are MayoMr, r T. Scale, that the Easter communicants num- pleased to obiierve that the Easter communicants num- bered about 120, this we believe constituting a record. Pharmaceutical.—His many friends will be pleased to know that Mr Walter B. Lloyd, son of Mr Charles Lloyd, formerly of St. Thomas Green, Haver- fordwest, was among the successful candidates at the recent Major Examination conducted by the Pharma- ceutical Society. Mr Lloyd received his early education at Barn Street Council School and entered the Grammar School as a Milward Scholar. Beginning his professional career under Drs. Wilson and Mills he qualified as a chemist in due course. Mr Lloyd prepared for the higher examination at Bloomsbury Square. Uzmaston and Boulston Easter Vestries.— The vestry meetings in connection with the above were held last week at Uzmaston. Mr T. Harries and Mr C. May were re-elected churchwardens for Uzmaston, and all the sidesmen, with the addition of Mr T. Collins, were re-elected. Messrs T. F. Jenkins, T. Evans and A. Harries were elected lay representatives in connection with the Diocesan Conference. Mrs Steward Reed was re-elected Vicar's warden for Boulston, Mr J. Belton, parish warden, and Messrs Francis Thomas, Boulston farm Mr Lewis Richards, and Mr J. Belton, lay repre- sentatives for the conference. Neyland Smart Set at Crundale.—The "Neyland Smart Set visited Crundale on Wednesday evening, and gave a concert in the Schoolroom in aid of the Rudbaxton parish church. The programme included songs, choruses, duetts, a trio, a monologue, and a medley. The excellent singing and the graceful dancing of the performers, and the merth-provoking sallies of Messrs A. Jenkins and G. Thomas delighted the audience. On the motion of the Rector, seconded by Mr D. Evans, Park House, a hearty vote of thanks was passed to the conductor, Mr A. E. Rees, and his party. Mrs A. E. Rees carried out the duties of accompanist. New President of the South Wales English Congregational Union.—The Rev. J. E. Griffiths, pastor of Albion Square Congregational Church, Pembroke Dock, has been elected president of the South Wales English Congregational Union. Mr Griffiths, who is a native of Neath, entered the ministry in 1870 at Fochriw Welsh congregational church, after having received his theologecal training at Bala College under Principal Michael D. Jones. Leaving here he spent 9 years at Blaenavon English Congregational church, leaving for Pembroke Dock in 1886. At the present time Mr Griffiths is chairman of the Pembroke District Free Church Council. Bethesda Sunday School Anniversary.- This annual event, which is looked forward to with the keenest interest by the children, took place on Sunday last, and again proved a popular success. Specially selected hymns were sung at the services by the children, who had been efficiently trained by the choirmaster, Mr T. A. Themas, who is to be congratulated upon such an excellent selection. The organist, Mr H. F. Walker, I A..C.O., carried out his duties with his usual ability. It is to be greatly regretted that Mr Walker is leaving the church as he has always proved himself a most valuable help to the choir. The preacher was the Rev. W. E. Stephens, of Narberth, who preached two very helpful and edifying sermons. In .the afternoon the members of the various Sunday schools in the town were present, and Mr Stephens delivered an interesting and instructive address. The congregations throughout the day were large and the services bright and interesting. day were large and the BE, The collections were in aid of the school funds. St. Mary's Church.—A private meeting of parishioners was held at the St. Mary's schoolroom last Friday evening to discuss the financial position of St. Mary's Church. The vicar, Rev. J. ff. Davies presided, and there were also present: Messrs. H. J. E. Price, L. H. Thomas, R. T. P. Williams, J. W. fillips, F. J. Warren, W. Gibbon, J. Lloyd Jones, J. Foord, George Jkmesand T. H. B. James. Mr R. l'. P. Williams, Mr T. H. B. James and Mr Warren were appointed lay representatives of St. Mary, who will combine with the representatives of other parishes to elect delegates for the Diocesan Conference. A discussion took place as to the best methods of paying off the debt on the restoration fund, which has been increased owing to the installation of the heating apparatus and other reasons. It was eventually decided to make an appeal for help to all those not resident in the town, who are interested in St. Mary's Church, and to mako every endeavour to ensure the success of the forthcoming bazaar. Williamston Men's Club.—A meeting of the committee of the above iustitaite was convened at the request of Sir Owen and Lady Scouifield tor the object of establishing a library. Sir Owen proposed that her ladyship should take the chair. This was very naturally carried unaaimously with applause. Her ladyship called the Secretary to read a statement of accounts up-to-date as nearly as possible. This showed that there was a balance of £1 -is 0d which had accrued since September last. To this must be added the balance of £ 7 from the previous year's account, and XI received from Mr Allen, of Cresselly, towards the library, and 10s as vice-president of the club. (Applause). A set of rules was then drawn up for the proper conduct of the library. Her ladyship next presented the prizes to the winners of the Easter tournament—1st, Mr Howard Brown, received Lady Scourfield's prize of a handsome Spanish knife and a letter holder 2nd, Mr J. Hancock, the club's prize of a pipe; and 3rd, Mr A. E. Brown, also a pipe and case from Mr James James, of Sardis. Hearty votes of thanks were accorded to her ladyship for presiding and for her work in connection with the form- ation of the library; to Mr Allen, of Cresselly, for his generosity, and to the Secretary. Wife Sent Him Out.—At the Shire Hall, Haverfordwest, on Saturday, before Mr W. Howell Walters (in the chair), Col. Owen Williams and Mr J. T. Fisher—Charles Jacks, of Church Lane, Haverfordwest, was brought up on a. charja oi paving been drunk and disorderly on the previous night. P.s. Morgan said that defendant was staggering about, shouting, and making use of very bad language. His wife complained that she was obliged to leave because of her husband's conduct, and defendant had some boxes outside and said be was packing up. Witness advised him to go into the house and be quiet, but defendant came out again and repeated the bad language. The result was that he was locked up. Defendant had 16s in his possession.—Defendant declared that when he went home on the previous night his wife told him to clear out of the house.-The Sergeant: We put him into the house, but by-and-bye he came out again. Defendant did not then complain, witness added, that he had been sent out by his wife. The wife made a complaint to witness.—D.C.C. James said that, unfortunately. these quarrels were of common occurrence. Defendant and his wife could not agree.—A fine of 5s, inclusive, was imposed. Defendant asked to be allowed time to pay. He explained that the money in his possession was not his, as he had not handed his week's wages over to his wife. The Bench allowed him seven days to pay the fine and directed the police sergeant to hand over the JGs te Mrs Jacks.

7 I Congregational Festival. — A united practice of the choirs of Tabernacle and Albany Churches will be held at the Tabernacle to-morrow (Thursday), at 6 o'clock, when all members are asked to attend. Accident to Alderman T. Rule Owen.- W e regret to report that last week Alderman T. Rule Owen met with' an accident in his office. Mr Owen was stepping from his desk on to a chair when he slipped and fell against the edge of a stone table, injuring his chest and fracturing a rib. He was attended to by Dr Lloyd. We wish the esteemed Alderman a speedy and complete restoration. ADVICE TO MOTHERS "-Are you broken in your rest by a sick child suffering with the pain of cutting teeth ? Go at once to a chemist, and get a bottle of MRS. WINSLOW'S SOOTHING SYRUP. It produces natural, quiet sleep by relieving the child from pain, and the little cherub awakes as bright as a button." Contains no Poisonous Ingredient. Of all Chemists. Is 1M per bottle. Another Musical Treat Promised.—Follow- ing the musical treat provided by the performance of Elijah," the Haverfordwest public is promised another first-class performance. on Thursday, April 28th, when a choir of seventy voices, supplemented by an orchestra, will give Sterling Bennett's May Queen." This is the most popular cantata eyer written, and although a secular production it should make a wide appeal to the local public. We understand that Madam Ethel Fairburn, L.R.A.M., Cardiff, has been engaged to take the part of "May Queen (soprano); the tenor will be Mr Richard Thomas, Llanelly, a popular artiste, while Mr J. Brenig Jones will take the part of Robin Hood (bass). Altogether the cantata promises to be a very great success. Run Over by a Motor Car.—While playing in the roadway in Prendergast on Saturday evening with several other boys, John Merriman (13), son of Mr Wria. Merriman, labourer, Prendergast, was knocked down by a motor car, the property of Mr Rees Carver, Fishguard, the wheels passing over his both legs. The unfortunate boy was at once attended to by Dr. Lloyd, who found that no bones were broken, but that the lad was suffering from shock and bruises. It appears that the boys were playing in the street and were so interested in their game that they did not hear the alarm given by the chauffeur, and before the car was pulled up Merriman bad been knocked down and the wheels bad passed over his legs. The occupants of the car, who numbered four, at once inquired as to the nature of the injuries sustained. The Fair. Dealers were plentiful at yesterday's Haverfordwest fair and there was a large supply. There was a good demand and prices were well maintained. Best beef fetched Gld per Ib cows 50s to 56s per cwt. three-year-olds, £ 12 to £ 15 two-year- olds, £10 to X12 and yearlings, £ 6 to JE7 10s. Fat and store cattle sold at remunerative prices. There were few cows with calves, and these sold at from 112 to £15. The supply of sheep compared with the time of year was rather small, but prices were fair. Lamb sold at lid and Is per lb; yearling mutton at 8d and ewes at 6ld. Fairly brisk business was also done in the horse fair, where cart horses fetched from £ 35 to £ 45; and cobs from zCI8 to E25. There was practically no supply of colts and two-year-olds, but hackneys realised substantial sums.