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

Pembrokeshire War Fund. FIRST MEETING OF COUNTY COMMITTEE U Sleepy" Parish Councils and a Canvass. HOW LONG WILL THE WAR LAST? A meeting of the County Committee associated with the Lord Lieutenant of Pembrokeshire in the raising and distribution of the County War Fund, was held at the Shire Hall, Haverfordwest, on Fri- day afternoon. Lord St. Davids presided, and there were also present:—Sir Charles Philipps, Sir Owen Scourfield, Col. R. 0. Lloyd, Mr Mariay Samson (act- ing clerk to the Lord Lieutenant), Mr Walter Roch, M.P., Mr G. B. Bowen (high sheriff), Messrs G. H. Llewellin, W. Causey Whittow, Thomas John, H. J. Rogers (ex-mayor of Haverfordwest), S. W. Dawkins, W. G. Parcell (Manorbier), John Skone (Neyland), W. H. Thomas (mayor of Tenby), Joseph Watts (Letterston), O. D. Jones (Fishguard), R. A. Wheatley, Fred Summers (chief constable), J. Harries (Narberth), W. Burgess, John Roberts (Nar- bertb). Letters regretting absence were received from the Hon. Herbert Lewis (Hean Castle), Mr T. H. Lewis (chairman of the Narberth Urban District Council), and Mr Thomas (chairman of the L'anfyr- nach Council). The Lord Lieutenant nominated Mr Mariay Samson as hon. secretary, and Mr G. Herbert Llewellin and Mr Wheatley as the two hon. treasurers. As to the bank to be selected, his lord- ship said that all the banks were invited to open subscriptions, and they were to hold the funds collec- ted until actually needed. They would, however, have to select one bank, but there was no question of preference. Mr S. W. Dawkins asked if there was any differ- ence in the terms given by the banks. Mr G. H. Llewellin stated that all the banks had come to an arrangement to give uniform terms during the War. On the motion of Mr Joseph Watts, seconded by Mr H. J. Rogers, it was decided that Lloyds Bank 8 ould be selected. MEANS OF COLLECTING. Referring to means of collecting, the Lord Lieu- tenant suggested that the Commitee should deal with existing units-the mayors of towns and the chairmen of parisn councils and parish meetings. lie proposed that they send out circulars asking these to start subscriptions and to invite the assist- ance of the ministers of all denominations. In all the parishes he hoped there would be inaugurated a house to house canvass. Sir Charles Philipps pointed out that ladies of the Red Cross Society were very anxious to collect for their own fund, and if these ladies would collect for both funds be believed it would be an advantage. Col. Lloyd, in answer to the Lord Lieutenant, stated that the local branch of the Soldiers' and Sailors'Fami lies Association had dropped collecting. The Lord Lieutenant thought it would be a pity if the Red Cross were to collect on any big scale because he did not think they would need any very I large sum. The Society that would need the large sum was the Soldiers' and Sailors' Families, and he thought it would be a pity if the Red Cross were going to collect for their own fund locally because they would perhaps get more than they needed. Sir Charles Philipps favoured utilising those ladies who were anxious to collect. in aid of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Families Association The Lord Lieutenant supported, and mentioned that Mr Samson suggested they should elaborate it by asking the Mayors and Chairmen of parish I councils and parish meetings to collaborate with the members of the Red Cross and the Soldiers' and Sailors' Families Association. The Mayor of Tenby mentioned that they bad already started a house-to-house canvass at Tenby, for which the services of the Boy Scouts were enlisted. He was calling a meeting of the sub- scribers to decide what should be done witn the money—whether to send it to the Prince of Wales's Fund, the county fund, or dispose of it locally. Mr Fred Summers asked if subscriptions sent to the county fund could not be ear-marked for the Prince of Wales's fund, the Soldiers' and Sailors' fund, or the Red Cross fund, and that if subscrip- tions were not ear-marked they would be disposed of by the Committee according to their discretion. THE DRAG ON THE FUND. The Lord Lieutenant produced a circular which he intended sending out explaining all that. Any subscriptions ear-marked would be disposed of according to the wishes of the subscribers. He repeated his opinion that the wants of the Red Cross would very easily be met, but what would be the great drag oil the fund would undoubtedly be the Soldiers' and Sailors' families. He added that although the Prince of Wales's fund was originally intended to relieve industrial distress they had now also taken up the relief of Soldiers and Sailors' families. Mr Samson said the Mayor of Tenby had promised to caIl a meeting of the local subscribers to determine whether or not the funds collected at Tenby might become part of the county fund. It might be marked specifically Tenby if desired; but it would be of interest to know whether the Tenby fund would become part of the whole county war fund. The Mayor of Tenby said the wives of Tenby soldiers and sailors bad already been allowed 5s a week and 1s 6d for each child. When they started collecting the Prince of Wales's fund had not been inaugurated. The Lord Lieutenant said he had no wish to interfere with the discretion of the Teuby people, but so far as the relief of the dependents of soldiers and sailors and Territorials were concerned they could not do better than band the money over to the Soldiers' and Sailors' Families Association, who had distributed the funds according to a uniform rule throughont Great Britain. Unless they did that some fund or other might become bankrupt. If they started giving relief to these families in every little corner on their own the strain would become very great if the war lasted three or four years. The Mayor of Tenby said he was sure any recom- mendation made by the County Committee would be favourably considered by the Tenby subscribers. Col.:Lloyd explained that the Soldiers' and Sailors' Families Association had authorised him to give relief to the wife and family of every soldier, sailor, reservist and Territorial in the county. Already he had sent out £ 140, and it would not do to have another body of people giving out relief. Lord Lieutenant: They will be duplicating the work. Mr Llewellin: That is the danger of these sub- sidiary funds. FREE CHURCH COLLECTIONS. Mr Roberts mentioned that the Nonconformist bodies had been asked by the Central Organisation to collect for the Prince of Wales's Fund. The Lord Lieutenant said that all funds sent to the County War Fund ear-marked Prince of Wales's Fund would be remitted. Mr Joseph Watts suggested that circulars should be sent to the Free Church ministers and clergymen asking them to pay all their collections into the county fund. Otherwise they would have funds overlapping all through the county. Mr Samson said that on his attention being called to the circular issued by the Archbishop he issued a circular to all the clergy in the county telling them that if they sent their collections to the Prince of Wales's Fund through the County Fund, Pembroke- shire would get the credit of these. In answer to Sir Charles Philipps, the Lord Lieutenant said the names of all churches and chapels sending collections to the Prince of Wales's Fund through the County Fund would be mentioned. Mr Llewellin asked if the county of Pembroke would reap an advantice by making the County Fund as large as possible. The Lord Lieutenant: It certainly might be. In the course of further discussion the Lord Lieutenant remarked that he suspected that in three or six months' time they would still be collecting, although he hoped it would be otherwise. It was decided that circulars should be sent out as suggested by the Lord Lieutenant. Mr Samson also undertook to issue special circulars to all the Free Churches in the county. Mr Llewellin asked if they could make any use of the large Insurance Companies for collecting. The Lord Lieutenant said he would think about that. Mr Joseph Watts thought it would be better if the matter were left in the hands of the Parish Councils who might be asked to act in conjunction with the Red Cross members. The Lord Lieutenant agreed. Mr Samson remarked that it would be of great help to the Central Office if they could rely on each District Councillor putting the machinery of each parish to work. PARISH COUNCILS A NUISANCE. Sir Charles Philipps said the great difficulty was that a large number of small parishes were without parish councils, and only held parish meetings once in three years for the purpose of electing overseers. In his own parish they only had id. in the £ rate levied for parish purposes. Mr Joseph Watts believed that in a matter of this kind the parish councils would act with enthusiasm. As chairman of the Haverfordwest Rural District Council he was quite prepared to send out a circular to all the parishes asking them to call a special meet- ing of their council. Lord Lieutenant: If there is a parish council a bit sleepy the representative of the District Council will galvanise them into activity. Mr W. G. Parcell said his parish council, of which be was chairman, would not spend money. Sir Charles Philipps said he had been chairman of his own parish council since the commencement, and he could not say that his work had been heavy or the result great. He was afraid people looked on parish councils as a bit of a nuisance. PENNY RATE SUGGESTED. I Mr T. John suggested that parish councils should be allowed to levy ld. rate for the relief of distress. Many people, he said, who could well afford it, would not give except through the rates. The Lord Lieutenant thought that an excellent idea, and he hoped the Press would take notice of it and urge it on the public. Continuing, the Lord Lieutenant mentioned that up to the time of that meeting a2,500 bad been promised to the County War Fund. On the suggestion of Mr G. B. Bowen it was decided to ask the banks in Cardigan town to open subscription lists for the Pembrokeshire fund. An application from Mrs Summers, Bangeston, for a grant for making up garments for the Soldiers' and Sailors' Families Association was referred to the County Secretary of the Red Crosb Society. Sir Charles Philipps: They bad better get the material at once or else they might become slack. It was decided, on the motion of Sir Charles Philipps, seconded by Mr Joseph Watts, to vote £ 200 to the Pembrokeshire branch of the Red Cross Society, Colonel Lloyd said that during the Boer War the Soldiers' and Sailors' Families Association advanced money to the county as it was required, and at the end of the war Pembrokeshire had to repay the Society 9200, which had been advanced to them in excess of the subscriptions. On the motion of Sir Charles Philipps, the Lord Lieutenant was authorised to pay such sums as may be required for the Soldiers' and Sailors' Families Association as was certified to by Col. Lloyd. Col. Lloyd, in answer to questions, said he had £ 500 in the bank for distribution on the previous day, and he had sent out J6140. He explained that every effort bad been made to avoid overlapping. It was decided to advertise the County War Fund in the Press. RECRUITS WANTED. The Lord Lieutenant explained the steps he had taken to get recruits for the army. Of course Pem- brokeshire had not a large surplus population, but it was satisfactory to know that so far as the Terri- torials were concerned this was one of the few counties up to the establishment strength. They must, however, help in the matter of recruiting, and he proposed sending out circulars to Justices of the Peace asking them to support him. Mr G. B. Bowen thought they would be able to do better after the harvest. The Lord Lieutenant said that presently be would send the Recruiting Sergt. round the rural districts, ani he would ask magistrates how best they could assist him. SPECIAL CONSTABLES WANTED. The Lord Lieutenant also stated that the Standing Joint Committee was arranging the swearing in of a number of special constables and he hoped all the leading men of the county, including the magistrates, would be sworn iu so as to set a good example. It would also be a great help to the police if they could get motor cyclist scouts to carry messages in case of emergency. He proposed to get a list of those gentlemen who were prepared to act as a motor cyclist scout corps if called upon. Col. Lloyd mentioned that Mr James, of the Land Valuation Offices, bad offered to raise a corps of motor-cyclists, and Mr Samson stated that the Lord Lieutenant and himself "ere drawing up a scheme. Mr Samson added that Messrs S. & F. Green had lent motor-cars, and that Mr Grant and Mr Owen had rendered excellent service as cyclist scouts.

COUNTY OF PEMBROKE. ——— PROGRESS OF WAR FUND. [SPECIALLY CONTRIBUTED]. 1'" 'I T" Little more than a week nas passea since tne uora Lieutenant inaugurated the County War Fund and developed in an eloquent speech the business-like organization that during the past week has been rapidly growing. There has been an entire absence of war fever but the fact that the county contains one of the great harbours of the West coast intimately concerned with the Transatlantic traffic and the Royal Dockyard at Pembroke Dock has made the county a centre of military activity. The presence of large bodies of troop-3, Regulars and Territorials, in their midst, has brought home to Pembrokeshire people the reality and necessity of careful organization and prepara- tion. As the week progresses it is evident that Lord St. Davids has thought out the organization of the county as a whole so as to co-ordinate all the individual efforts, both for relief and military and civil development. Lord St. Davids laid down in his speech the necessity of central control over all organizations connected with the war so as to ensure economy and the minimum of wasteful efforts. It must be apparent to anyone with any knowledge of organization that the best results will be achieved by the clear direction and control of affairs by a man possessing the genius for successful management of affairs that has characterizad Lord St. Davids's great commercial and financial undertakings. As a result of the first meeting with the County Commitee invited to assist him, Lord St. Davids has issued a circular appeal to the county at large asking for contributions to the County War Fund. The appeal whilst leaving to subscribers the option of allocating their contributions to any of the four heads covered by the Fund urges subscribers to give the Committee the widest discretion. The Fund will be ultimately divisible among (a) The National Fund, (The Prince of Wales's), (b) The Relief of all Dependents of those serving with the armed Forces of the Crown, (c) The Red Cross Society (d) General purposes. It is impossible to say at this early stage of the war what the respective needs of these purposes may be and it is a sound plan to leave a wide discretion to the County authority and the Lord Lieutenant. The business is tomise as much money as possible. For this purpose the Lord Lieutenant will shortly issue a circular to the Mayors of Boroughs and the Chairmen of the Parish Councils asking them to inaugurate a house-to-house collection. They will be asked to form local committees for that purpose and to have local representatives of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Families Association and the Pembrokeshire Branch of the Red Cross Society thereon. Collecting cards will be supplied to every locality so as to facilitate the work and will be issued for every parish and town in the county that is willing to co-operate. Some of the Boroughs have not yet decided whether they will co-operate with the Lord Lieuten- ant's Committee in this work and it may be that they will prefer to work quite iudepaudautly, but it is worth while calling attention to the fact that the Borougns will be the gainers by co-operating in the scheme. The great bulk of the fighting forces are drawn from the to.vns and the amount of money likely to be expended there is much larger than in the country districts the towns, therefore, will be able to draw not only on such funds as they raise but on such funds as the country districts provide. It seems reasonably likely that Haverfordwest and Tenby will merge their interests with the county, and negotiations are in progress whereby Pembroke Dock, Pembroke, and the large urban areas of Mil- ford, Neyland and Fishguard will do likewise, and such a result is very much to be desired. During the past week the whole machinery of the Soldiers' and Sailors' Families Association, which will be the agency through which relief of dependents will be effected, has been perfected, and on Saturday appeared in every Post Office and Police Station in the county and elsewhere a plainly printed notice giving the name and address of the persons to whom application should be made. A sum of £ 200 has been already voted to the County Branch of the British Red Cross Society from the County War Fund and the allocation to various detachments and working parties will be made this week. A great number of voluntary working branches have been started in the county and it is hoped that each will become affiliated to the County Branch of the Red Cross Society, so as to secure method and organisation of production and distribution. Without such control there will be a great excess of some things and deficiency in others, and grants will only be made to parties working under the control of the Society. Two collecting centres for the two halves of the county will be formed to which goods can be sent to be checked and packed ready for dispatch to hospitals and troops omIly or elsewhere, according to the requirements r.di.?ed by the county or London headquarters of the Red Cross Society. After the Lord Lieutenant bad met the committee on Friday the notices to banks, to the Press, and to prospective subscribers were at once posted and it only remains now to set in motion the local machin- ery of collection. The Lord Lieutenant's office (9, Victoria Place, Haverfordwest), has been constituted the central office of the County War Fund Committee, whilst Mr Mariay Samson has, at the request of the Lord St. Davids, taken up the duties of hon. secretary and any enquiries should be addressed there. It has been no small advantage at the outset to have had a central office and staff available' at once, and Mr Samson's intimate knowledge of the county and close acquaintance with all classes should tend to make the machinery work smoothly. In Mr Llewellin (an ex-Mayor of Haverfordwest) and Mr Wheatley (the Clerk to the County Council), Mr Marlay Samson has two most valuable helpers on the spot and their appointment as sub-treasurers is a guarantee of good and careful financial manage- ment. The efforts of the Lord Lieutenant have been by no means confined to the work already mentioned. In conjunction with the Chief Constable, whose thoroughness of method and capacity have been abundantly shown at this juncture, schemes are being prepared for the creation of a force of special constables in the petty sessional divisions; the creation of an organized system of motor-cyclist dispatch riders attached to the various Police Stations, and for a tour of the county by a recruit- ing officer and sergeant to secure additional recruits. In the upper part of the County there is a large area where soldiers are rarely seen and a consider- able number of recruits should be available. The County Member has expressed his willingness to help with this branch of the work and his persuasive eloquence should be turned to good account in this way. It should be remembered that in all that is being planned there are two underlying principles—the first to be prepared for much greater demands for money and service than are so far even thought of; the second to have machinery as complete as possible for those purposes and above all to obtain central control of all effort of every kind whilst leaving to each locality the duty of making the necessary provision. Pembrokeshire is anxious to prove herself second to no County in England or Wales by the thorough- ness of her preparation and the fulness of her sacrifices. Every trace of party feeling or personal animosity has melted away and the leading men of the County have set a good example in this respect. If each man and woman will be content to work hard, to submit to orders, and to have confidence in the leaders the County War Fund and its work should be blessed with success.

HAVERFORDWEST AND THE WAR. MEETING CAlLED BY LORD LIEUTENANT. AN ENTHUSIASTIC RESPONSE. Pembrokeshire Men in Active Service. A well-attended meeting convened by the Lord Lieutenant of the town and county of Haverfordwest was held in the Shire Hall on Monday evening. Many important meetings have been held in the county town on historic occasions, bit it is doubtful if ever a more enthusiastic, a more harmonious, or a more impressive gathering has ever been held within the precincts of the Shire Hall. Sir Charles Philipps, who was accompanied by Lady Philipps aqd Miss Philipps, presided, and mentioned that letters regretting. absence had beeD received from Dr. Henry Owen, Mr Egerton Allen, Col. Saurin, Mr Sharpes Fisher (brother-in-law to Sir Charles, who enclosed a donation of £ 2 -is), and Mr Sidney J. Rees, who, on behalf of his father, Me James Rees, and himself, promised a subscription of £ 25. (Applause). Proceeding, Sir Charles referred to the unique privileges enjoyed by Haverfordwest, and bad he not, in the capacity of Lord Lieutenant, called that meeting, he should have been failing in his duty. They were met to discuss one of the most important questions that had been brought before them for generations, and he hoped the like of it would never be brought before the town again. Cost what it may we must fight the war to a finish. (Hear, hear). The principles of righteousness and justice and fair dealing between man and man, for which alone we bad entered the strife, must succeed before we lay down our arms. (Applause.) It would be a tremendous war, a war such as never had been before, in which two great lines of troops extending over an area reaching from Haverfordwest to London were ready to grip each other in deadly combat. It was an awful thing to think of, and would be the most sanguinary war that had ever taken place. NO FAULT OF THIS COUNTRY. It was no fault of this country that we were in- volved in this war. Our rulers worked hard day and night with a view to preserving the peace of Europe. Our great Foreign Secretarv (Sir Edward Grey) worked as hard as any man could have worked iu order to prevent war. His one great longing, his one intense desire, was to try and avoid what they all knew would bo the most awful catastrophe that ever could happen in this world. We were offered very humiliating conditions if we would remain neutral. We were insulted in the propositions that were made to us, but the Welsh and the Engiish and the Irish spirit repudiated with scorn the disgraceful conditions which were to be the price of our neutrality. It seldom happened that a declaration of war had been received with greater unanimity; the nation had followed the House of Commons ia sinking domestic differences, and the people of the whole country with one heart and one voice sup- ported the Foreign Secretary, and was prepared to do its part. PEMBROKE, SEIIRE'S QUOTA. Pembrokeshire, which included the county of Haverfordwest, had contributed a very liberal quota of our best and dearest and finest manhood to the war. For their information he might say that they contributed 2500meers and men to the Yeomanry, to the Pembroke Garrison Artillery-those brave men who were now looking after the defence of Milford Haven—they contributed 215 men, to the 4th Welsh Regiment, now on duty round the Pem- brokeshire coast 252 men. These were in addition to reservists amounting to 411 men, so that at the present moment Pembrokeshire and Haverfordwest had contributed 1,100 men as soldiers to this great war. (Applause). If every county of England and Wales had given of their manhood in proportion to their population as Pembrokeshire, an enormous army would now be in active service. Referring to the duty of those who remain at home Sir Charles said they must see that all poverty and preventable suffering was reduced to a minimum, and that the dependents of those who had gone out to fight had our deepest personal sympathy, a sympathy that must show itself in a willingness to extend the right hand of fellowship. While they were to have a fund of their own in Haverfordwest they must act in full unison with the c3unty of Pembroke so as to avoid overlapping. There were, of course, many objects that would claim our attention. There was the Prince of Wales's Fund, which was now rapidly nsariDg two million pounds. The Prince of Wales was himself defraying the expenses incidental to its co!lection, so that all the money collected should be available for distribution. (Applause.) The Chair- man went on to explain that subscribers could ear- mark their subscriptions for any of the various objects--either for the Soldiers' and Sailors' Families Association, the Red Cross Society, or for general purposes. The Red Cross Society deserved their warmest sympathy in their noble work of looking after the wounded and the sick. The Soldiers' and Sailors' Families Association looked after the dependents of those engaged in the war. Then there were others who had been deprived of good incomes owing to the exigencies of the war; but in Pembrokeshire where the principal industry was farming, there was not likely to be any very great farming, distress. The principal industry affected was the fishing industry at Milford Haven. All those who suffered in that way would receive help from the fund. Although it was impossible for the rest of us to go about our duties in the ordinary way, we should try as far as possible to do our duty in that state in which God had placed us. If we did this and helped those who needed help, even the war would have its bright side. Seldom had the nation been drawn together as it was now. Before a sort of unbrotberliness hung over the land, and man dis- trusted man, but this terrible war bad brought us together as brothers and as friends. By sharing our sufferings and helping each other to the best of our ability we should all feel that one of the results of the war had been to soften and brighten our lives and make us a brighter and happier and more Christian community in time to come. (Applause.) THOUGHT AND PREPARATION WANTED. Mr Marlay Samson, chairman of the Haverford- west Quarter Sessions, said that was essentially a business meeting to consider how we could do our duty to our Empire, to our country, and to those who were upholding the honour of the country in the war on sea and on land. The first essential was careful thought and preparation. The essence of all successful organisation was the wise and careful laying of plans for future action. From a calm blue sky there fell upon Europe the appalling thunder- bolt of war, and the people of these Islands were momentarily stunned, so little accustomed were we to regard even the possibility of an European war. The nation had to-day assumed its wonted calm, and was prepared to bear shocks and disasters if they came. If there was one thing in which we were resolutely determined it was this, that whatever trials come, whatever disappointment upset us, we have set our hearts resolutely to the task, and that we shall not fail in our generation in upholding the great Empire as it had come down to us. (Applause). Continuing Mr Samson asked them to begin the work of preparation by organising meetings. It was in the little daily acts of self-denial, self-sacri- fice, and self-control that real patriotism lies, and he felt sure that all the men and women in the Hall would do their duty in that way. He proposed a resolution that money be collected in the town and county of Haverfordwest for the Relief funds, and that the sums so collected be paid in connection with the County War Fund. There was an urgent need in this county, added Mr Samson, to make a contribution to the local branch of the Red Cross Society, and to support the work so well begun by the women of this town and county. A practical step had already been taken in that direction. He understood that a working party on behalf of the Red Cross Society had already been fcrmed in the town, and he understood that if they made applica- tion to the Hon Secretary of the County Branch they would receive a grant to provide material. The county of Pembroke had already shown its confi- dence in Haverfordwest, because one member of that body was bon. secretary, and two others hon. treasurers to the county fund. At the outset they must be as careful as possible in the spending of money as they could form no opinion as to the length of time which this disastrous war may last, or of the burdens which the community may be called upon to bear. There were generous and wealthy men who could afford to give large subscrip- tions, there were other men earning a weekly wage who were just as patriotic, whose instincts were just as generous as those of the wealthy, but it was not possible for those to make a big contribution at the outset. He suggested to those who may be appointed to collect for Haverfordwest that people should be allowed to make a weekly contribution, however small. What he desired was that somebody should start what he might call a penny bank. At the end he believed it would be found that Haverfordwest had done its duty well and even better than any other part of the county. EX-MAYOR OF HAVERFORDWEST. Mr H. J. Rogers, ex-mayor of Haverfordwest, seconded, and said it was difficult for us in Great Britain to realise what the Belgians had suffered. There would be some, probably a good deal, of suffer- ing in this country, and those who remained at home must feel that they were sacrificing some- thing. BELOW THE pOVRRTY LINE. Archdeacon Hilbers, supporting, pointed out that I there was freedom for all to ear-mark their contribu- I tions to the fund. They were were told that we should not be affected by industrial distress, but he pointed out that in Pembrokeshire in normal times a great many people were only living just above the normal line of poverty, and in these hard times it must be very difficult for many of them to live. With the increase in the cost of living many of these families would be feeling actual distress, and there should be some allocation of funds to meet that distress. He felt for the poor, who must be remem- bered. (Applause). SIR OWEN SCOURFIELD. Sir Owen Scourfield sa.id it was certain there would be a great deal of distress all through the land. He knew HaverfordweflG bad done its duty in times of trouble before, and he was perfectly confi- dent that the old town and countv would do its very best at this grave crisis. (Applause). MILFORD MEN WHO HAVE ENLISTED. Mr G. H. Llewellin, who was introduced by the Chairman as a person who could tell them more than anyone else as to the effect of the war on the industrial community, said he was struck at the noble response which Haverfordwest bad made to the Lord Lieutenant's appeal. He congratulated Sir Charles and Mr Samson on the high tone of their speeches. Proceeding he said be did not think we in Pembrokeshire would be hit very hard bv i industrial distress. Milford Haven bad suffered to some extent—something like 300 men being thrown out of employment because of trawlers being com- mandeered. But it was very satisfactory to know from the Chairman of the Milford Council that something like 75 per cent of those men had enlisted in the Army and Navy. (Applause). As to reliev- ing the dependents of those engaged in the War, the Soldiers' and Sailors' Families Association was worked in a thorough manner, and bad local representatives in every corner of the county. He believed that throughout this War HaverfordwSIt would maintain its high traditions. (Applause). A CONTRAST. Mr W. N. Hyde contrasted the free institutions of Britain with the German despotism, and appealed to working men to support the Government in this war for freedom. People who knew him said the Kaiser was a charming personality, but he appeared to be a religious maniac, and religious mania was one of the worst forms of lunacy. He now desired to subjugate the whole of Europe. The resolution was carried unanimously. APPOINTMENT OF A COMMITTEE Mr Francis Phillips proposed a resolution appoint- ing a committee to be associated with the Lord Lieutenant in the raising and distribution of the fund. He trusted that the spirit and patriotism which had been shown all over the country would assist them in carrying out the sacred command Bear ye one another's burdens." (Hear, hear.) Mr W. Howell-Walters, deputy-lieutenaut of Haverfordwest, seconded the resolution, and said they must face the possibility of this being a very long and exhausting war. Germany had made up her mind to try and conquer the world, and they must also face the possibility that at the end of this war, the Allies might quarrel very bitterly among themselves as to the division of the spoils. Mr Walters also urged the necessity for recruits, point- ing out that if the war lasted two years, as seemed very probable, there would be need of half a million trained men, and if these were available at the end of the war Great Britain would be listened to in the councils of Europe. Mr R. T. P. Williams said he bad been struck by the fact that not a single word had fallen from any of the speakers that might be described as Jingoism. He did not think anybody had abused or said any- thing disrespectful of our opponents. They were possessed by a deep feeling of seriousness that a crisis was upon us, and by a determination to see it through. This war had been made by the nation, and everyone, from the highest to the lowest, was interested in it. If they realised that our mutual help would be stronger and more satisfactory. The burden would fall heaviest on the working classes. He had no doubt about the result. He had supreme confidence in our brave allies, in the British Army and Navy, and above all that our cause was a just one, and he was perfectly serious when he said he was quite convinced that an Almighty Providence would not allow a struggling free nation to be crushed. Rev. Owen Jacobs also supported and said the war had taught us union and co-operation. He had been in Haverfordwest 2j) years and be had never before witnessed such unity. Mr Wm. John said there were a few faint hearts in Haverfordwest who thought we were to be worsted in this war. The thing was unthinkable. (Hear, bear). Great Britain and her Colonies had a population of about sixty millions, all going into this fight with one heart and one soul, while during the Napoleonic wars our total population was only eight or ten millions. Although Germanv WM I supposed to have a very perfect war machine, there were human limitations. In the far East Japan was taking action, Russia was now pouring hundreds of thousands of men into Germany, and perhaps before the year was out the Kaiser, the great Kaiser, who believed in nothing bub "blood and iron would have to go on his knees. The resolution was agreed to, and the committee was constituted as follows, with power to add to its numbers: The Lord Lieutenant, Chairman of Quarter Sessions, the Mayor, Deputy-Mayor, and Acting-Mayor, the three members of the County Coniicil, the High Sheriff, Mr Wm. John, Ur G. H. Liewelliii, the Clerk of the Peace, the Town Clerk, Aid. T. H. Thomas, and Aid. G. M. Phillips. The Chairman announced that the subscriptions promised at that meeting amounted to £ 350. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the Lord Lieutenant, and the meeting closed with the singing of the first and second verses of the National Anthem.

Helping the Dependents. SOLDIERS' AND SAILORS' FAMILIES ASSOCIATION. WHERE TO APPLY IN PEM- BROKESHIRE. Complete arrangements have been made for the relief of the dependents of all Pembrokeshire men berving in his ?lai0stY's forces. Appended is aT £ oftbeomc.a!aofthe county branch of the Soldiers' and i s Sa^ ilors' Faroes' Association, with there?e- sentatives of the Territorial Force Associat? ion?S rbe0SaSrXu|r|rppr|^J88UtlD,!e in any part of the county should apply County President: Ldy Kensington, St. Bride's Hon. Secretary and Treasurer: Col. Lloyd, Treff- garne Hall, Treffgarne. PRESIDENTS, HON. SECRETARIES, ETC., I OF DIVISIONS. NAVAL AND MILITARY. Pembroke Dock. President, '?f K.M.Mton I St. BnrUiSdSe s, ?! hon. secretary, Mrs E. A. S¡¡¡mders, 1, I ????X?S E. A. S.?.. BOUNTY. Castlemartin. Hon. Secretary. Mrs Barnby M»nCee^;0^ ^'reSe°'at'V9• Major Trewecks' pemb»e P?mbroke.-Presiden; MraMeyrick, Bush, Pem- broke Dock: hon. secretary, Miss Maillard, Oakfield House, Pembroke; representative, Major Treweeks, Main Street, Pembroke. Cemmaes.-Presideni, Mrs Bowen, Hwyngwair Newport, Pem.; secretly, Mrs Roch, Plasvbndell' Kilgerran; representatives: Fishguard, Mr J. c Yorke, Dwrbacb; Mr V. Johns. Manorowon; Miss Beatrice Chambers, Glynymel, Fishguard. St. Dogmells.-representative, Mrs Corbett, Glan- dovan. Cilgerran.-President nnd Hon. Secretary, Mrs Gower, Castle Malgwyn, Boncatb. Dewsland.-Presiden and Hon. Secretary, Mrs Victor Higgon, Sealyham, Wolfscastle representa- tives: Good wick, Mrs Porter, Hill Side, Goodwick. St. David s, Miss Smith, The Deanery, St. David's Dungleddy. President, Lady Philipps, Picton Castle, near Haverfordwest; hon. secretary, Mrs Samson, Scotchwell, Haverfordwest. Narberth .-President The Hon. Mrs Lort Phillips, Lawrenny Park, Begelly; hon. secretary, Mrs Lawrenny Wellston Court, Pembroke. Representa- Buckston, Wellston Court, Pembroke. Represent!1.- tives :-Tenby: the Mayor, Mr C. W. R. Stokes, and Miss Milward. Narberth: Mr G. Brewer, Mr John Roberts, County Court Office, Narberth; Miss Allen, Cilrhiw; Mrs Allen, Hill, Narberth. Saunderstoot, Mr C. Vickerman. Roose.—President, Mrs Warren Davis, Trewarren' Milford Haven; hon. secretary, Miss R. E. Davis' Trewarren. Representatives Milford Haven Col. Roberts, Hamilton House; Mr Price, Hamilton Terrace; Miss Mabel Griffiths, Hamilton Terrace. Neyland: Miss Davies, Leonardston House. Haver- fordwest: Miss Parkinson, St. Thomas Rectory; Archdeacon Hilbers, St. Thomas Rectory; Mr Eaton-Evans, High Street; Mr Hugh Saunders' Castle Terrace; and Mr W. T. Davies, Myrtle House' Prendergast. The Lora lieutenant has made arrangements whereby in every Post Office and Police Station a plainly worded notice is posted stating to whom any dependent of any Sailor, Soldier, Territorial, or Reservist can apply personally or by postcard for assistance. This seems a wise step, as it would be a pity, after the large sums promised at the county meeting if immediate provision had not been made for giving relief. The method of using the Post Offices and the I Police Stations as the means of giving the necessary information should ensure that no dependent is in need who takes the trouble to apply.

MEN WANTED FOR THE FIGHTING LINE. AN APPEAL TO PEMBROKESHIRE'S PATRIOTISM. YEOMANRY'S ATTITUDE. The fall of Namur and the withdrawal of the allied forces on to the French frontier is a reminder that the English, French, and Belgian troops have serious business in hand. While there is no need for alarm, it is im- perative that people should abandon that feeling of easy optimism, and appreciate the realities of the situation. Quiet confidence in the ability and the strength of the Allies is essential to victory, but Pembrokeshire must do its duty and furnish a much larger number of men for active service. Every man who is trained, like the Territorials and Yeomanry, should volunteer for service abroad, as their place at home can be taken by recruits. It is grati- fying to know that every Pembrokeshire Territorial has volunteered for service in the fighting line, but it is stated that out of the whole Regiment only about 11.5 rcbpn belong- ing to the Pembrokeshire Yeomanry have responded to the request for volunteers. Col. Lloyd, the able chairman of the Pembrokeshire Territorial Association seen yesterday by a "Telegraph" representative was very emphatic in his views as to the necessity of Lord Kitchener having plenty of reserves to make up the deficiency caused by casualties. While he was emphasising this a telegram arrived giving the British casualties in the engagement in the Mons district at 2,000. He said that the Germans had a million trained men in reserve, and he expressed the opinion that if the Germans can beat the French, Belgium and English forces they will win the campnign. This country will then be helpless so far as the issue on the Continent is concerned, and not withstanding the Navy matters would look very black for this country. Col. Lloyd regretted that the Pembroke- shire Yeomanry did not volunteer to a man, as did the Glamorganshire Yeomanry. It may be stated that all the officers belonging to the Pembrokeshire Yeomanry have offered themselves for service abroad There is no gainsaying the fact that Pem- brokeshire has, up to the present, done very badly in this war. Recruiting has been going on at Haverfordwest and Pembroke, but not sot so briskly as the case demands. Col. Lloyd's opinion is that it is vital for the success of the campaign that there should be plenty of reserves, and when the position is realised in Pembrokeshire we hope men will flock to the colours.

Policeman Shot Dead. I PEMBROKE DOCK TRAGEDY. I An extraordinary tragedy occurred at Pembroke Dock yesterday when a Metropolitan policeman named John Dwyer, 23 years of age, was shot dead by another constable named Reginald Mudge with a revolver. The deceased was wounded in the face. Dwyer had only been stationed at Pembroke Dock since June. An inquest will be held to-day.

Red Cross Society. A coarse of lectures will be given shortly in Haverfordwest, on First Aid, and also on Home Nursing. Any woman wishing to attend these, with a view of obtaining certificates, will-communicate at once with Mrs F. Summers, vice-president, Haver- fordwest Division, B.R.C.S., Fern Hill, Haverford- west. Those wishing to attend from Dungleddy Division will communicate with Mrs Stuart Reid, vice- president, Dungleddy Division.

LOCAL WAR FUND. The following subscriptions have been paid or promised x s. a. Lord St. Davids 1000 0 0 Hon. Herbert C. Lewis 200 0 0 Sir Owen Scourlfeld, Bart 150 0 0 Lady St. Davids 100 0 0 J. V. Colby 100 0 0 E. D. Jones 100 0 0 F. Lort Phillips 100 0 0 H. Seymour Allen 75 0 0 Dr. Henry Owen 60 0 0 Col. Ivor Philipps 50 0 0 G. H. D. Birt 5000 George Bevan Bowen 25 0 0 E. W. B. Summers 25 0 0 F. C. Meyrick 25 0 0 Sir MarteineHoyd, Bart. 25 0 0 Col. Lambton 20 0 0 R. P. L. Penn 10 10 0 Prendergast Church 10 2 0 Walter Roch, M.P. 10 0 0 Col. R. O. Lloyd 10 0 0 Victor J. and C. O. Higgon 10 0 0 T. Randle Dawkins 10 0 0 A. W. Massy 1000 Capt. J. A. Higgon 10 0 0 Mrs Higgon, Scolton 10 0 0 Louis Samson 10 0 0 Marlay Samson 10 0 0 Lady Maxwell 10 0 0 E. L. B. Allen 5 0 0 C. B. Vickerman 5 0 0 Gilbert D. Harries 500 William George James 5 0 0 J. C. Yorke 5 0 0 H. W. Evans 5 0 0 Thomas John 5 0 0 A. M. Bennett. 5 0 0 J. V. S. Bennett 5 0 0 Miss Hewett 5 0 0 Colonel Boch 5 0 0 Llewellyn Rees. 5 0 0 Lianstadwell Church 4 7 10 Wiston Church 3 17 6 Camrose Church a 7 1 St. Dogwell's & Little Newcastle 3 0 0 Rboscrowther 2 13 2 Llandewi Velfrey 2 12 0 St. Ishmaels Church 285 Crunwere 2 8 0 Llangwm Church 2 6 3 George Thomas 2 2 0 Mr and Mrs Davis, Trewarren 2 2 0 Mrs Thomas, Coart Farm 200 Treffgarne Church 1 15 8 St. Lawrence & St. Edrin's Church 1 10 2 Jeffreston Parish Church 1 10 0 Granston Church 1 5 10 Nolton Church 1 5 6 Beulah Baptist Church 14 6 H. O. Williams 110 Captain Mathias 1 1 0 Roch Church 1 0 0 Dale Church 1 0 0 Ambleston Church 0 19 1 St. Nicholas 0 11 7 TOWN AND COUNTY OF I HAVERFORDWEST SUBSCRIBERS. I The following is a list of the amounts I subscribed up to the time of our going to press:— Sir Charles and Lady Philipps 150 0 0 Sir Owen Scourfleld, Bart 25 0 0 *Mr and Mrs R. A. Wheatley 25 0 0 James Rees and Sidney J. Rees 25 0 0 R. T. P. Williams 10 10 0 Messrs W. John & Son 10 10 0 *G. Herbert Llewellin 10 10 0 Messrs S. & F. Green 10 10 0 Alderman T. H. Thomas 10 10 0 J. M. Lloyd Davies. 10 10 0 *T. Rule Owen 10 0 0 Louis Samson 10 0 0 Mariay Samson 10 0 0 Archdeacon Hilbers 10 0 0 Mr F. B. and Mrs Summers 10 0 0 Mr and Mrs P. A. Lloyd 10 0 0 *Fred W. Lewis 5 0 0 .Mrs F. Hopkinson 5 0 0 Mr and Mrs Francis Phillips 5 5 0 T. Jones Parry 5 0 0 Charles C. Saies 5 0 0 J. H. H. Williams 5 0 0 Howell Walters 5 0 0 Mr and Mrs W. G. Eaton-Evans 5 0 0 *Misses Llewellin and Livermore 3 3 0 J. A Bland .—— 3 0 0 Sharpes Fisher 2 2 0 T. Owen Phillips 2 2 0 J.L.Jenkins 2 2 0 John Rees (3, Bridge Street) 2 2 0 D. R. Jones 2 2 0 Messrs G. M. Phillips & Son 2 2 0 Alfred H. James 2 2 0 W. Bevan (Borough Surveyor) 2 2 0 John Evans 2 2 0 W. H. Nicholas 2 2 0 W.N.Hyde 2 2 0 A. H. Safrnders 2 2 0 *W. T. Davies .I 2 2 0 H. J. Rogers. 2 2 0 George Douglas'James 1 1 0 Fred J. Warren 110 W. Bevan 0 5 0 £2759 3 7 These amounts were subscribed at the County meeting. The following were also present at the meeting and indicated their intention of subscribingA. H. Raynes, H. Rogers, J. T. Dixon, P. H. Wilkins, A. M. Rees, E. Jenkins, C. Shelton, D. Parkes, Arthur J. Cole, J. Llewellyn, W. A. Ladd, G. Edmond, Frederick Rees, F. Battin, A. L. Williams, S. G. Griffiths, C. Dudley Morris, Charles Bulmer, J. Powis Reynolds, James Reynolds, William Jones, James Collins, R. J. Tamlyn, R. Sinnett, and J. Moodie.

TO-DAY'S WAR NEWS. ■ 2,000 BRITISH CASUALITIES. Graphic accounts are to hand of the battle of Mons. The British Army inflicted a staggering blow to the German left wing, and whilst sustaining losses estimated at rather more that 2,000, they inflicted heavy losses on the enemy. The British infantry and cavalrv both demonstra- ted their superiority over the foe. For two days they bore the brunt of the German attack, and contributed considerably to the success of French resistance at Charleroi. After the shock of the first encounter, the armies on both sides are making new dispositions. The Allies have now occupied lines from which they believe they can offer successful resistance. Namur has fallen, though several of the forts are still believed to be offering resistance. The Rassian Army is steadily advancing in East Prussia. Their plan of campaign includes a forced march to Berlin by ten Army Corps. [Other war news will be found on our outside i Page.]

LOCAL WAR ITEMS. We learn that the postman attached to the 5th Welsh Battalion, who was injured by being thrown from his bicycle at the foot of Merlins Hill, continues to make satisfactory progress and is now able to sit up in bed. He is still in the Infirmary. Mrs William Adams, St. Thomas Green, Haver- fordwest, is well represented at the front. Her husband and a son are in the avv. while another son has now joined the Field Artillery. There are at present three of the four brothers Morris of Cranham, away with the Yeomanry. It will be remembered that a cousin, Mr W. Morris, late of Ashdale, was out in South Africa with the Yeomanry in the time of the Boer War. Mr Jack Morris, Cranham. has followed his example and volunteered, as also have Mr W. Davies, Houghton, and Mr J. Morgan, Pembroke Ferry. Mr W. James, Houghton Post Office, has volun- teered as a signaller, and is preparing to leave for the front. His brother, Mr Thomas James, has also volunteered. Attention is directed to the sewing meetings which are being held at The Bethel, Milford Haven, for the purpose of providing garments for the sick and wounded soldiers and sailors. All who can assist either by sewing or knitting are invited to attend. Material will be provided for all workers. The meetings are held every Monday and Thursday at 2.30 p.m. it is the same distance from Haverfordwest to London as from London to Liege. Many local people volunteered for service in the Welsh Horse, but were not accepted. Among these were Mr Stanley Higgs, of Haverfordwest and Mil- ford, who served in the South African war, Mr Frank Humphries, hairdresser, Milford, Mr Fred George, postman, Milford, and Mr E. Williams, ironmonger, Milford. This force is now up to strength, and volunteers should seek some other corps. Nearly 200 men have left the Milford trawlers for mine sweeping. A large number of those thrown out of work owing to the commandeering of trawlers have enlisted in the army and navy, and these, to- gether with the full company of Territorials on ser- Haven the forts are a good contribution from Milford Haven. No. 1 Company (Milford) and No. 3 (Fishguard), Pembrokeshire R.G.A., have not yet been asked to volunteer for the front, being a garrison regiment, but should they be invited, it is stated that every man and officer of the companies will respond to the call. It is believed that the Brecknock Regiment, one company of which is stationed in the county, is ready for service abroad. Lord Glanusk is the Colonel. A grant of X200 having been made from the Countv War Fund to the Pembrokeshire branch of the Red Cross Society, it has been decided at a meetin" of the executive held at Tenby, that all working parties who desire a financial grant for the purpose of providing material should send an application to tne non. secretary, Colonel Trower, The Croft Tenby. It is hoped that as far as possible working parties will purchase their own material, as there is great need of husbanding the resources of the Society. It is recognised, however, that in many country districts there are willing workers who are fully entitled to have material provided. From the grant already made from the County War Fund it is hoped to complete the equipment of the voluntary aid detachments of the Red Cross, but we are officially informed that there is no present intention of expending funds upon any outfitting of temporary hospitals as the view of the army medical officer in charge of the district appears to be that all hospital accommodation will necessarily be concen- trated at Pembroke Dock. At the same time volun- tary aid detachments are wisely scheduling buildings and material for emergency hospitals should these be required. All inquiries relative to Red Cross matters should be addressed to Col. Trower, who is directly in touch with the president (Ladv St. Davids) who has personal supervision of all details. A donation of £100 for special Red Cross work in Pembrokeshire has been contributed by Lady St. Davids, and Mr H. Seymour Allen has given a donation of f25 for the same purpose. Two large oil tank steamers have arrived off Milford Haven and are awaiting orders from the Admiralty. One of these is commanded by Capt. Rennels, a nephew of the late Capt. J. Hellings, and it is singular that he should have put into port at the time of his uncle's death. The vessel came from South America. The Allies' ships have all been represented at Milford Haven lately. The French are represented by six lobster fishing smacks and a steam trawler, the Belgians by steam trawlers, and yesterday a Russian barque anchored previous to proceeding to Pembroke Dock with timber. Is it too much to expect a Jap to turn in to fraternise ? A collection has already been made in the Neyland district for the Red Cross fund organised by the Rev. D. L. Davies, and it is believed that a fairly sub- stantial sum has been contributed. The collections in the various local churches on Sunday last was in aid of this fund.

COUNTY OF PEMBROKE. WAR FUND, LYDSTEP HAVEN, PENALLY, B S.O., August 21st, 1914. Sin, ° At a Meeting held at Haverfordwest on Saturday, August 15th, it was resolved that a County War Fund for all National and Local purposes be opened. The Fund will be divided between (a). The National Fund (Prince of Wales'). (b). The relief of Dependents of those serving in His Majesty's Naval and Military Forces (Soldiers' and Sailors' Families Asso- ciation). (c). The British Red Cross Society. (d). General Purposes. I have invited a Representative Committee of the County and Boroughs to assist me in the management and allocation of the Funds and Subscribers will assist the Committee in their work by giving the Committee a wide discretion in regard thereto. Subscribers are at liberty to allocate their Contributions by placing the index letter against the whole or part of their Contri- bution. Subscriptions may be paid into ANY BANK OR BRANCH BANK IN THE COUNTY, or they may be forwarded to me direct to The Lord Lieutenant's Office, 9, Victoria Place, Haverfordwest. ST. DAVIDS, 1062] Lord Lieutenant County of Pembroke.

DEATHS. On the 22nd inst., at 25, Dew Street, Haverford- west, William Morgan, builder and contractor, aged 76 years. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. Mrs Howells desires to thank her friends for the sympathy shown her in her recent sad be- reavement and also for floral tributes sent. Oddfellows Arms, Honevborougb, Neyland. 1064 IN MEMORIAM. In loving remembrance of David Edward Thomas, who passed away, August 29th, 1912. 1063

I Recruiting at Haverford- west. I List of Local Men who have Joined the Army. Recruiting continues to be brisk at the recruiting office opened at the Drill Hall, Haverfordwest, by the Lord Lieutenant (Lord St. Davids). Up to date nearly seventy men have enlisted for various corps, and beginning this week men are permitted to join for the war only. The office is in charge of Lieut. Middleton, Scotchweil. Appended is a list of all the local men who have enlisted (roadsters are not given) C. Newton, Woodstock-Welsh Regiment. J. E. Martin, Woodstock—Welsh Regiment. T. Murphy, Haverfordwest—Welsh Regiment. E. Pervin, Froghall-Welsh Regiment. J. Eastman. Fishguard-Welsh Regiment. W. Hartley, Fishguard-Welsb Regiment. C. Scott, Wiston—Welsh Regiment. W. Knighton, Fishguard, Welsh Regiment. B. McMurdo, Fishguard—Welsh Regiment. W. Rees, Fishguard—Welsh Regiment. W. Reynolds, Fishguard—Welsh Regiment. G. Smith-Welsh Regiment. T. Davies—Welsh Regiment. S. Wood, Fishguard—Welsh Regiment. J. H. Gambold, Fishguard—Welsh Regiment. B. Rees, Fishgnard-Welsh Regiment. F. Williams, Tierscross—Welsh Regiment. W. Thomas, Tierscross—Welsh Regiment. W. Thomas, Tierscross—Welsh Regiment. Bert. Phillips, Prendergast-Royal Welsh Fus. Fred Owens, Prendergast-R oval Welsh Fus. W. Laugbarne, Portfield-Royal Welsh Fus. E. Davies, Spittal—Dorcestershire Regiment. G. Wannell, Fishguard-Sonth Wales Borderers. D. Griffiths, Fishguard-South Wales Borderers. W. Lewis, Fishguard—South Wales Borderers. G. Wooldridge, Haverfordwest—Devon Regiment. J. Evans, Haverfordwest-Royal Artillery. W. Creese, Fishguard—Army Service Corp. W. Sutton, Dreen Hill, Haverfordwest-Hussars. W. Merrigan. Fishguard—R.A.M.C. J. Short, Fishguard—16th Lancers. W. Saunders, Fishguard-Rayal Artillery. W. Adams, Haverfordwest—Royal Artillery. F. Gill, Fisbguard, Manchester Regiment. P. Walsh, Fishguard—Royal Irish Regiment. J. Evans, Haverfordwest-Lancers. D. Casey, Fishguard—Hussars. W. McEvoy, Fishguard, Royal Dublin Fus. J. Johnson, Fishguard-Royal Garrison Artillery. C. Perry, Haverfordwest—Hussars. W. Havard, Haverfordwest-Royal Irish Regiment. J. Usher, Haverfordwest-Rayal Horse Artillery. J. O'Neill, Fishguard, Royal Engineers. J. Morris, Fishguard-Army Ordnance Corps. W. Turner, Little Kewcastle-Gloucesters. J. Tobui, Fishguard—Royal Irish Regiment. A. Leeson, Fisbguard-Royal Irish Regiment. W. Much, Fishguard-Royal Irish Regiment. A. Kinchin, Whitland-Hussars.

SPECIALIST EXPLAINS CAUSE OF STOMACH TROUBLE. VALUABLE ADVICE TO SUFFERERS. There are many different forms of stomach trouble," said a well-known specialist recently, but practically all are traceable to excessive acidity and food fermentation. That is why the results obtained from the use of drugs are usually so disappointing. Admitting fermentation and conse- quent acidity of the food contents to be the under- lying cause of most forms of indigestion, it naturally follows that the use of a reliable antacid, such as the pure bimrated magnesia which is so frequently prescribed by physicians, will produce better results than any known drug or combination of drugs. Accordingly I almost invariably advise those wbo complain of digestive trouble to get some bisnrfltcd magnesia (note the name carefully, as other forms are unsuitable for this purpose), from their chemist. and take half a teaspoonful of the powder, or two 5-grain compressed tablets, with a little water after meals. This, by immediately neutralising the acid and stopping the fermentation, removes the cause of all the trouble and insures normal and healthy digestion. For the benefit of readers, inquiry has been made amongst local Chemists and we learn that Fugh Davies, 2-), High Stveet; J. L. Jenkins, Bridge Stvccf F. I). Fhilhps, 26, Market S'rect: now stock pure bimrated magnesia in the form of powder and 5-grain compressed tablets. 1065

Mr. H. Bell-John on Town s Planning. Speaking at the annual banquet of the South African Institute of Quantity Surveyors held at the New Club, Johannesburg, on July 2oth, Mr H. Bell-John, son of Mr William John of this town, made interesting references to the necessity for the inauguration of a scheme ot town planning. Proposing the toast of The Architects of South Africa" Mr John said Everyone who knew anything about the matter would, he said, know that the Association of Architects and the Institute of Architects were most certainly powers for good in this commifnity and worthy of all the support they might be able to give. Whether it was necessary to have two so similar institutions was perhaps doubtful, and speaking for himself as an architect, but as a member of neither body, he might say he rather believed in concentra- tion of effort. There were many fields for enter- prise the more easily to be conquered if the attacking forces were united. There was first the promotion of an arbitration board. The matter bad already been given publicity, but nothing tangible appeared to have been done. It was well worth an effort to establish such a board. Then there was the establishment of a town planning board for all their larger municipalities, on which the archi- tects would be largely and the quantity surveyors reasonably represented. He thought the officials of the various councils were broad-minded enough not to despise the advice of such a board, and the various Town Councils would find the help of a number of level-headed professional men a great asset. For obvious reasons this was not the time for details, but it was time to begin a move in this direction. At present a member of the Council of the R.I.B.A., who was an expert in town planning, was engaged on a lecturing tour on this subject in Australia, and they must not be behind in the matter. The sensitive and nervous energy which seemed inseparable from the artistic temperament was always seeking some outlet, and although tney had many individual examples of fine architecture the time was ripe for the consideration of this wider subject of town planning in its many and varied aspects. In the architects of South Africa they had a body of men who should be able, if they began at once, to leave their mark, not only in individual buildings, but in the streets, parks and general lay-out of their towns and cities, not only in those already large, but in those small townships which were constantly being laid out at the present time. (Applause).

APPROAOHSiyG EVENTS. Sunday alA .), Monday, August 30th and 31st.—Re-opening services at Bethlehem Baptist Church. Sermons will be preached by the Rev. A. Fuller-Mill, Cirmarthen, and others. Sunday, August 30th.—Anniversary Ser- vices at DrBenhill Chapel. Services at 10.30 a.m., 2.30 p.m. and 6.c0. Preacher in the morning, Rsv. William MenduR, and in the afteruoon and evening, Mr T. M. Lloyd, Brimaston Hall. Sunday, September 6th. Hill Park Church anniversary. Preacher ProSessor T. W. Chance M.A., Cardiff. Monday, September 7th.-Lecture In the land of Stars and Stripes." Sunday and Monday, September 20th and 21st. Ebenezar Chapel. The church anniversary services. Preacher: Rev. W. F. Phillips, B.A., B.D. B.Lit., Tenhy Sunday, September 27th. Tabernacle Church anniversary. Preacher, Mr J. Hugh Edwards, M.P. Thursday and Friday, October 22ud and 23rd.—Wesleyan Bazaar. Wednesday, November 18th. The S. Martin's Amateur Dramatic Society produce "Eliza comes to stay," a three-act comedy by H. V. Esmond, preceded by a curtain raiser, The Dear Departed," by btanley Houghton. Thursday, November 26th.-St. Mary's Church-Annual Christmas Tree at Masonic Hall. 1019

Dates to be Remembo-nd at Milford Haven. Every night, at 7.15 and 9-Wadbrook's Picture and Variety Palace. Twice nightly at 7 and 9, Picture Palace, Robert Street. Sunday and Monday, September, 6th and 7th.—North Road Baptist Church anniversary Preacher Rev. J. Meredith Jones, Newport, Mon. September 13 and 14.—Wesleyan Chi-treb, Pnory Road.-Visit of the Rev. John liornkbrdok of Mauchester. Sunday, September 27th. — Kchoboth Chapel, Hakin, anniversary. Preacher, Rev. George Thomas, B.A., Goodwick. September 27.—Harvest festival Wesleyan Church. October llth.- Wesleyan Church harvest of the sea. Brixham Fishermen Choir. Sunday, October 18th.—Tabernacle Con- gregational Sunday School anniversary. Preacher: Rev. Griffith J. Evans, B.A., Swansea. Thursday, December I.-Wesleyan School- room.—Grand bazaar and sale of work in aid of the New Organ fund.

COMING EVENTS AT NEYLAND bunday, fceptember 6th.-Charch anni- versary servicee at Hepbzibah Baptist Chapel. Preacher, Rev. W. R. Lewis, Hill Park, Haverfordwest. Services at 10.30 a.m., 2.30 p.m. and 6.15 p.m.

WEDDING CABDS WEDDING CABDS NEW SRLEO- TION JUST RECEIVED.—For Specimens and prices, apply at the Te&yt'?A Offices, Haverfordwest and MiBord Haven. Notices of Births, Marriages, and Deaths are inserted free of charge. All Announcments under the heading of InMemoriam and Acknowledg- ments are charged 2s Cd for 4 lines.