The Pembroke County Guardian and Cardigan Reporter

t" ii, .9 e.'ialiv written for YN AMSANG EIN TADAH THE ANTHtfJJUUES' COLUMN.

COUNTY EDUCATION AUTHORITY. DENOMINATIONAL TEACHING. DEYCLnALD and beynon CHARITIES. A meeting of the Education Committee of the Pembroke County Council was held on Tuesday at the Shire Hall, Haverfordwest. There were present lr, S. B. Sketch (chair- nian'. Miss Rachel Allen, Dr. Griffith, Dr. Williams (Jhill1), Mr. B. Rees, Mr. W. Palmer Morgan, Mr. \V. T. Davies, Mr. E. H. James, Mr \V. Howard Griffiths, Mr. Dan. Davies, Rev. J Philbps. Mr C. W. R.' Stokes, Mr. J. Whieher, Mr. W. Gibbs, and Mr. T. Llew- ellin t.liaythog). NON-PROVIDED SCHOOLS TAKEN OVER. The Clerk reported that Lamphey, Fish- guard, and Tenby Weslsyan School:? had all been handed o\er to the County Authority, and were now Council schools. (Rev. J. Pliiiipps: Hear, hear.) Ti e Chairman said at Fishguard they ba/ managers already appointed. They had no managers at Lamphev, and he suggested _tha: they should ask the Board of Education to sanc" iun a temporary arrangement—until they could group the school—whereby two of the old managers, Mr. Gibbs, tile vicar, and Mr. Davies, should take temporary charge of the duties." With regard to Tenby he suggested that they ask the present manager to continue 10 act lor the present. The Chairman's suggestion was adopted. COST OF TECHNICAL BUILDINGS. A letter was read from the Board of Edu- cation asking how the cost of the new tech- nical buildings at Tenby was to be defrayed. Mr. Stokes thought they would net do bel- ter than send a copy of the letter to the managers of the Tenby School, and ask them to cousider it and make a report thereon. tu Mr. W. Palmer Morgan said they were negotiating for a loin, and had put in an application. "Mr. Stokes: It is in consequence of that application that .his letter has to:3. Dr. Griffith said Tenby was not, the on:y school that would require these additions. He thought they should approach other. mana- gers who would require loans and got their views. The Clerk said at the present moment they had not the amount tlis other manage) s would require. The Chairman said they would undoubtedly have this Question to answer in each case where they asked for a loan, so they sent a copy of the letter to Tenby, and their answer could be handed to the Finance Committee for con- sideration. Mr. J. Howard Griffiths asked could not these loans all be put in one? The Clerk said that could be done if Tenby people were prepared to wait. It was decided to send a copy of the letter to the Tenby managers. XAEBERTH COUNCIL SCHOOL. The plans of Xarberth Council School were returned by the Beard of Education, with certain minor alterations suggested. Mr. W. Palmer Morgan moved, and Mr. Law- rence seconded that the necessary alterations be made. The resolution was agreed to. FISHGUARD NATIONAL SCHOOL. The Board of Education wrote that they were prepared to sanction in principle the proposed conversion of the boys' and girls' departments in the Fishguard National School into a mixed school: but before giving their formal sanction they desired to know if the change could be made without entailing any expense on the ratepayers lor structural alter- ations. Dr. Griffith said it was impossible to dis- cuss that matter that day, and he suggested it should be referred back to the Building Committee. This was agreed to. A FISI-IGIIARD CORRESPONDENT. The Chairman said a letter had been re- ceived from the Fishguard Non-Provided School as to staffing, and he suggested that it be handed over to the Staffing Committee. Agreed. CLAIMS FOR GRANTS. The Board of Education wrote urging the desirability of placing claims for grants for public elementary schools with as little de- Ray as possible after the close of the school year, as unless tins 'was done it seriously impeded the work of the Board, and prevented impeded the work of the Board, and prevented the discharge of the claims with regularity and despatch. DEVONALD'S CHARITY. The Board of Education wrote postponing the new scheme dealing with Devonald's Charity for the present. Rev. J. Phillips: Hear, hear. The Chairman: Anything to say, Mr. Morgan? Mr. Palmer Morgan: It is to be hoped when the scheme is submitted we shall have a more just one than the last one. The Chairman: Evidently on the face of i there is some doubt as to its justice. BEYNON'S CHARITY, ST. DAVIDS. The Board of Education wrote that a scheme for the administration of the Beynon Founda- tion had been established, and forwarding three copies for the use of the Local Au- thority. Mr. J. Howard Griffiths: It has been a long time in coming. THE RETENTION OF WELSH. Ir. Owen Philipps wrote acknowledging the receipt of a resolution from the Authority re the retention of Welsh subjects on the school syllabus, and stating that he should have great pleasure in doing what he could in the matter. The Chairman said they had now received copies of the syllabus, and he was glad to say the subjects were included which they i wished. DENOMINATIONAL TEACHING. Mr. C. F. Egerton Allen wrote stating that he had written to the Board of Education, a copy of which he enclosed, with regard to denominational teaching in Tenbv Parish School. In the course of the letter, which was a very long one, Mr. Allen contended that it was distinctly understood that the teaching in Tenfey parochial schools should be of an undenominational character. When the foundation stone was laid special atten- tion was called to the undenominational na- ture which the school would have; and j was stated that it would be as unsectarian as any Board School. Nonconformist ministers were among the first managers. For some time thetschool was conducted on an unde- nominational basis, but later on the school came under the control of the Church of £ ugland. At the first meeting of the mana- gers appointed under the last Education Act it was resolved that the school should be conducted in accordance with the principle: of the Church of England. He (Mr. Allen) was one of that body, as County Council man- ager, and he protested against the i evolu- tion, but without Tweve months later the managers decided that it was competent to give denominational education under the Trust Deed, and he again differed from the gene ral body of managers. He now asked for a ruling from the Board of Education whether that resolution was in accordance with the piovisirms of the (Trust Deed. Mr. Palmer Morgan thought it woulcr be better to defer any discussion of the sub- ject. The new Education Bill would pro- bably alter the wllOJ. thing. Dr. Griffith concurred. Certain other mat- ters of Ills kind had come before the com- mittee, but they decided it would be better to let them stand in abeyance until they saw how things would be' under the new Education Bill. There were going to be great changes in a very short time. The Rev. James Allen said they all ap- proveu of Mr. Allen's action, and he thought it would onlLy be courteous to say so. The Clerk pointed out that Mr. Allen bar1 already sent his letter to ;he Board of Edu- cation, so that it was not necessary fo.- Authority to do anything a* that stage. Mr. E. H..Tames thought they ought to roass a resolution approving of what M-. AUcn had done. Mr. J. Whicber said they must all rynmnth ise with what had been don?, and he thought they ought to say so. On the motion of Mr. E. H. James, seconded by the Rev. James Phillips. a resolution ap- proving of Mr. Allen's action was adopted. A DIOCESAN APPEAL. There was a further letter from Mr. Egerton Allen and a circular letter from St. Davids Diocesan Association, covering a long tabu- lated form of questions, had been received at Tenby Parochial School. The managers were asked to (ill up tli3 form in order that, the Diocesan Association might be prepared for defence. He objected to the consideration of the circular aud the supplying of the information asked fe-, as it was- no part of their duty a; managers to s-ur.j.Jy any such infortua* r'oii. There were th-,tc managers present, two decided that the re- quest should be complied with, and that Has done. The Chairman: If these particulars asre suppied to any pa-ficular body, particularly hi connection with that particular school, our authority over that school is lost. Rev. James Phillips: I should like to know if a similar circular has been received in any other school? I havs not heard of any. The Chairman: Nor have I. The subject then chopped. CLYNDERWEN SCHOOL. A letter was read from Mr. J. W. Nicholas, clerk to the Carmarthen Education Authority, stating that his Authority had approved of the erection of a new school at Clynderwen, and the neccssary steps would be taken in due course. The Board of Education was pre-sing the Authority to proceed with the re-building of schools to replace fhose wh ch had been <y>ndemn vl v.-it ho-it delay. He suggested that a joint conference between rep,esellfat;y> of fhe two Education Autln ri- | tie sliouli Five representatives were chosen to meet an equal number from Carmarthen. THE NEW EDUCATION BILL. A circular letter was read from Mr. C. Dauneey, of Newport, re the new Education Bill, suggesting, amongst other matters, that all schools should be under popular con- trol, and that the right of entry during school hours should be refused all denominations. Dr. Griffith said they had heard a great deal on this subject of late. At the educa- tion conference in Cardiff, a resolution was moved protesting against the continuance of the right of entry, and other matters, and a committee was appointed to wait upon Mr. BirreliL. lie saw from that morning's "West- ern Mail" that the deputation was to wait upon Mr. Birrell on Thursday. He had heard nothing of it as yet, and he was one of the deputation, to represent this county. He could only say that Wales had spoken wi no uncertain voice upon this matter, and he believed would concur in every word stated in the circular which had just been read. He moved that they adopt a resolution approv- ing of the views there set fnvfb, and if he received notice he would gladly go to London to represent his county. Mr. W. Lawrence seconded. The Chairman declared the resolution was carried unanimously, but Miss Allen, The only lady member present, said she dissented from it. TASKEB/S SCHOOL, HAVERFORDWEST. Mr. J. W. Phillips, clerk to the managers of Tasker's School, Haverfordwest, wrote asking for a joint committee to confer as to in., propscd laboratory for the school. The Rev. James Phillips moved and Dr. Griffith seconded that a committee be ap- pointed. The Chairman, Mr. Whieher, Mr. Brewer, Ir. Palmer Morgan, and Dr. Griffith formed the committee. SCHOOL CHILDREN AND LENT. The Chairman said he had received some letters of importance in collection with a non- provided school at Miiford Haven. Certain irregularities were alleged, and it was said certain children were moved from the .school one morning each week during Lent, and taken to church. Not the whole of the children. He would suggest before entering upon a discussion that they should see giound Insy were upon; and with that view- he suggested that Mr. James, the Dheetov. of Education, make a full inquiry into the table and the circumstances attending this withdrawal of the children, and bring up a report to the Attendance Committee, and that committee would report to the next meeting of the Education Authority. Rev. James Phillips: Lent will be over then. The Chairman: That is not the question. It is a question of irregularity, and if there has been such it will be our duty to take still more drastic steps. The Rev. James Phillips: We want to stop it, first of all. The Chairman: In justice to everybody, let us make full inquiry first. Mr. W. Lawrence moved that the sugges- tion of the Chairman be adopted. It was a very serious matter. Mr. Whicher seconded. Mr. W. Gibbs asked had the County Coun- cil Dower to give or withhold a holiday? The Chairman: There can be no question as to the power of the County'Council maua- ger. If any irregularity takes place it be well to report to this Authority, and we will deal with it. The County Council mana- gers have sole control of the holidays. The Rev. James Phillips: If we refuse a holiday it cannot be given. The Chairman: It cannot be given. The Rev. James Phillips: Thank you. I wanted that to be clearly understood. MILITARY DRILL. A letter was read from Mr. F. H. Peckover, of the Peace Society, asking the Authority to set their face against military training and rifle shooting being taught to boys, as it might lead to undesirable and disastrous results. Dr. Griffith moved that the letter lie on the table. Rev. James Phillips: Why? Dr. Griffith: We don't want to discuss. The next matter was a communication from "The League of the Empire," and the Rev. James Phillips, amid laughter, moved that this lie on the table. MILFORD HAVli,ir COUNTY SCHOOL. A communication was read from the mana- gers of the Milford Haven County School, concerning a resolution protesting against a proposal made by the Board of Education to remove the school from the list of pupil teachers' centres. Dr. Griffith said the managers had done all in their power to comply with the require- ments. They had a well-equipped school with laboratories, science masters, and he increased their staff; but they had only two pupil teachers at the present time, with six probationers, one of whom was qualified as a pupil teacher. They had one of the best schools in the county at Milford, and their district extended from Dale to Rosemarket. If the pupil teachers' centre was removed Narberth was the nearest centre at the pre- sent time, for they would not send their children across the Ferry to Pembroke Dock. If the centre were removed from Milford the present managers would certainly resign. The matter was referred to the Higher Edu- cation (Jommittee. '• FINANCE. The following recommendation of the Fin- ance Committee was approved:—That a quar- ter's salary be paid in lieu of notice, which they have not received, to each of the three clerks to the late School Attendance Com- mittees. SITTING IN JUDGMENT. The Attendance Officer of District No. 5 re- ported to the Attendance Committee that the magistrates at the Clarbeston Road Sessions dismissed two cases of prosecutions where the children had made only about 48 per cent. of the attendances. The committee re- commend that the clerk of the sessions be written to on this matter asking him to draw the attention of the Bench to the in- jurious influence of such action on the at- tendance. of the county. Mr. Whicher called attention to this re- commendation, and said that the magistrates might have had a reason for their action. Mr. T. Llewellin informed the committee that the cases were not dismissed, but ad- journed. This recommendation was referred back to the sub-committee. BONUSES FOR ATTENDANCE OFFICERS. The Attendance Sub-Committee recom- mended payment of the following sums calcu- lated on the ner centages over the marimum fixed by the Education Committee:—J. Bevan, £ 4 2s.; O. Bancroft, 2s.: J. Lawrence, T. Williams, £ 1 2s.: E. J. Thomas, 14s.: Jorhna Griffiths, £2 2s.; James Rees, P2 4s.; John Griffiths, 14s.; Alfred Collins, T. W. George, £ 5 6s.; John Morris. £ 4 18s.; W. D. Lnwi8, £ 6 14s.; Andrew Perkins. £9 14s. The recommendation was adopted. HIGHER EDUCATION. The report of this committee recommended a sum not exceeding £ 75 for the equipment of the County Schools for cookery, launary, etc., and this was voted. POOR FISHGUARD. Dr. Williams called attention to the finan- cial state, of the Fishguard County School. They had no money in hand, and had to become guarantors for about £500, and there was the debt incurred in equipping for teach- ing cookery. He asked what could the Au- thority do to help them, as the salaries were about due. Mr. Palmer Morgan said the financial posi- tion of the school was freely discussed at the meeting of the Higher Education Committee. There was no doubt the school was very much in debt, and it was not entirely the fault of the governors. He proposed as they had ¡ money in hand that they voted the sum of £?OO out of the balance towards Pauidatin? tb debt on the maintenance of the Fishguard County School. Tin Chairman said they could not do than The matter would have to go before thp Finance Committee. He might, however. P0;"t out that Dr. Williams would be able to take back with him the cheque for terminal grants. They had the certificate stating that the equipment for cookery had been completed and the Finance Committee 'could deal — that at the close of the meeting, so that the Chairman of the Fishguard School could take that back with him also. That would make about iElSO, which ought to relieve matters considerably. He moved a resolu- tion to this effect, which was seconded by Mr. Palmer Morgan, and agreed to. SCHOOL BUILDINGS. The Architect reported that he had prepared plans and specifications of the repairs neces- sary to Maenclohog Council School. It was resolved to delete the repairs to the play- ground from the -eeifi. cations and to adver- tise for tenders. The Architect also reported upon Neyland Council School, and .the com- mittee recommend that he be askeo to pre- pare plans and specifications for the partition and ventilation of this school. The Architect also reported on the work now in progress at the schools in Groups 3 and 6, Hayscastle and St. Dogmael's, and the satisfactory com- pletion of the repairs at Talbenny, Walwyn s Castle. Walton West, Rudbaxton, Cwinwere, and Wiston N.P. Schools. Agreed. Mr. W. P. Morgan moved: "That we peti- tion the Board of Education that all charities devoted to elementary education in the County of Pembroke be, in future, apnlied for rro- viding higher education in our County schools for the areas interested." The resolution was carried. GOODWICK INFANT SCHOOL. The recommendation of the sub-committee appointed to hold an inquiry at Goodwick in the matter of erecting an infant school at that T,la-e was that the County Education An- 111-ority take steps to place a school there. It was adopted. WELSH EDUCATIONAL COUNCIL. Dr. Griffith brought up the report of the delegates appointed from this County to at- tend the Conference at Cardiff, and said he would at the next meeting of the County Council move that three representatives from this County be appointed to assist in preparing a scheme for the establishment of a National Council. This concluded- the business.

» MILFORD NOTES. There is a good deal of impatience being manifested because the water supply to all parts of the town is not ail that could be de- sired. And yet the explanation is a very simple one, and iri. a very short time matter- will be put right and everybody satisfied. Miiford now possesses an abundant reserve supply of water, and is better equipped pro- bably in that resgwet than any other town in West Wales. t the .mains and pipes to convey this water w# the inhabit an's were laid when a much smaller supply was needed, and they are oi inadequate size for the ruller demand of to-day. Obviously this is_ not a matter to be put right at short notice, as, j it w 11 necessitate an application for sanction to a loan for the. purpose. The necesst-oy steps are being taken, and ratepayers may ne sure no unnecessary delay wid be caused by the Urban Council. The mackerel season has this year been a compLe'.e failure, through causes which no management could obviate. Mackerel, like human beings, congregate where there is the greatest amount of warmth and an abundance of food; and the deeper They swim in the sea during cold weather the batter are these conditions accomplished. Very naturally. therefore, during these snaps the fish get down to greater depths, beyond the sweep or the drift nets. l is all very mcc for the fish, of course, but bad ^business for the poor fish- ermen; and though the drifters have necn here for weeks hardily one Las been able to make a remunerative trip. Unfortunately the season is now so far advanced tha: tneie is scarcely any ho.pe of recovery, and tne sea- son 180J seems likely To spell disaster. Many oi the clrfteis have not taken cut therr nets, and have gone out lining with more or less success. The naval manoeuvres for this summer are now arranged, and Miiford Haven, one is glad to see, is likely to be an important centre. All outward bound merchant-nen me to report themselves either at Miltord Haven or Falmouth, and homeward bound ves- sels at Gibraltar. The manoeuvres begin on June 23rd, and end about July 2nd. For ten days or so, therefore, we may hope to see a busy and animated scene in our fine Haven, with mercantile craft of every kind. and ships of war crowding the offing. In Dock for Repairs.—A steamer bound from Newport to Waterford, with a cargo of coal, struck the rocks 1 miles southwest of the Smalls on the 22nd inst. She Icakeu bad y, but managed to get into the Milford Docks, where she is laid up for repairs. Town Sub-Post OTice.-A new town sub-post office will shortly be opened in the Great North Road, for all business except telegrams, As this district has grown rapidly within re- cent years, the concession will add greatly to the public convenience.. Tennis and Croquet Club.—This club has ob- tained a suitable ground near North Road, and all ladies and gentlemen wishing to enrol themselves as members, are kindly asked to send their names to the secretaiy, Mr. F. L. Lowther. Wedding.—On Thursday morning week the marriage of Mr. Mansel James, of Bishops- town, near Swansea, to Miss F. Heilings, the youngest daughter of Mr. Jas. Hellings, fish- salesman, took place at the Parish Church, the Rev. E. J. Howells, B.A., officiating. The newly-married couple left for London for the honeymoon. Wesley Guild.—On Monday evening an en- joyable meeting was held in the Wesleyan school-room in connection with the above, over which the Rev. F. Parsons presided. A short paper was read by Mr. Wm. Farron on "Gideon, the mighty man of valour." A dis- cussion subsequently took place, in which Messrs. A. J. Lewis and W. Cole joined. The attendance was fair. Death of Mrs. John Rees.—The wife of Mr. John Rees, Hill House, Hakin, died on Wed nesday morning. Mrs. Rees was a sister of the late Mr. William Huzzey, at one time chairman of the Urban Council. She nas been in poor health for some years past. There are no children. The Fish Market.—Fish has been scarce and dear this week. On Monday 11 steamers, 7 liners, and 8 smacks 19cj 125 tOUf. of fish; on Tuesday 5 steamers, 1 liner and 5 smacks arrived with 85 tons; and on Wednesday 8 steamers, 1 liner, and 5 smacks brought only 70 tons of fish. Prices hare been high. Mac- kerel, owing to the cold weather, have been very scarce. A Lucky Skipper.—The skipper of a Lowe stoft boat, named Salmon, trading at Milford. had an adventure at Haverfordwest. He was f(?und by Sergt. Parry lying in the road help- lessly drunk, and in his» possession he had £ 28 in gcod. He was locked up, and on Wed- nesday morning was brought before the ex- Mayor (Mr. W. J. Jones) and Dr. Greenish, and fined 2s. 6d. and 6d. costs. Tabernacle Chapel.—A very successful social was held in the Masonic Hall on Thursday week. The first part of the evening was taken up by a varied and highly entertain- ing programme of vocal and instrumental music, to which the following ladies and gentlemen kindly contributed:—Solos by Mrs. G. S. Kelway, Miss Johnson, Miss Wilkes, Miss Howells. Miss C. Davies, Messrs. W. Jenkins, W. G. David, and Arthur Jenkins, and duet by Messrs. J. Thomas and .lames. Miss Elsie Cole also gave a recitation. The pianists were Miss Chugg, Miss Cowlev, and Miss Garrett. The Rev. W. Joseph, B.A., B.D., presided. Afterwards refreshments were partaken of, and a very enjoyable time was spent. The cater- ing was in the hands of a select committee of ladies, to whom very great credit is due for the successful carrying out of the arrange- ments. The proceeds were in aid of the Tabernacle Building Fund, and the sum of £10 is expected to be realised.

• NIGHT ATTACK ON THE HARBOUR. On Monday evening the inhabitants of Mil- ford and the locality were roused from their slumbers by a din, which must have made students of the new "Daily Mail" serial think that some of the.predictions therein had come true. But a few enquiries pro- bably set their minds at rest, and they found that though an attack was being made on the West Blockhouse and other forts, there was no cause for alarm, for though very realis- tic, the engagement was a mimic one. The attacking party consisted of a large detach ment of the 1st V.B. Welsh Regiment, and the Wiltshire Regiment from Pembroke Dock, and a landing was made about nine o'clock at Mill Bay and Castle Bay, whilst another party advanced from the north. It was a very dark night, but the defenders were on the alert, and soon the blinding beams of the powerful searchlights in the fort weie dazzling the invaders whilst the guns were thunderously awaking the echoes. There was little doubt but ,bae invaders would in a similar case in tim* of war have been blown off the earth, the strength of the forts being amply demonstrated. Brigadier Gen. Holford Walker acted as chief umpiie.

» ■ MILFORD PETTY SESSIONS. Wednesday.—Before Col. Roberts (in the chair) and Mr. J. Whicher. A DISTRAUGHT SEAMAN. I Cosmail de Mello, a seaman on board a Spanish ship which landed at Miiford Haven in November last, was brought up 111 custody on a charge of attempting to commit suicide in the Milford Docks in November la-t. The prisoner came in with a river boat. he Rio Guatelma, and when in dock, missed > watch. which he charged another seaman w steal ing. The charge could not be susta • < t, and prisoner became very excited, and c >mmittjd the rash act. The Bench were at a lo#s to know what to do with prisoner, who' seec-cd to have no one belonging him, and whofe. ship had gone home. They remanded hini for a few days, and he was taken back to Haverfordwest Workhouse. DRUNKS, 3TC. John E. Bateman, Miiford, summoned for being drunk and disorderly at Milford on March 22nd, was fined 7s. 6d. inclusive. Agnes Chapman, 17, Point Street, H,kin, drunk and disorderly at igakin on Feoruary 24th, was dischatged on payment of costs. BLACK-LISTED. Charles Leadner, of Miiford, was summon^ for a similar offence at Pill. He was placed on the "Black List." USING THREAD- Joseph Lewis, of Hakin, V7as summoned for using threatening "anguag^ to John Lewis, on March 21st. The threat used was that he would throw complainant over The failwav. Both were bound over in the sum of aL5 for 12 month. SCHOOT ATTENPANCE. Alf.ed Collins, b: 1001 attendance officer for the Miiford district, prosecuted the following persons for neglecting to send tireir children regularly to school:— Arthur James, Bridge Street. Hakin. bum- mons dismissed, as child was now attending well. Albert Price, Lowei- Road. Thornton. Dis- 111isS8(L on ground of the (.11ild3 illness. John Jenkins, Barley Hill. Fined 5: costs remitted. Geo. Jones, Castle PiE. Adjourned for two months. Alice Trott, 37, Robert Street. Adjourned for two months. Henry Bennett, 2G, V, avw-.ek To-acl. Ad- joruned for a fortnight for inquiries. Thos. Faulkner, Waterloo Road. Hakin. Ad- journed for two months. Fred. Ctting, Rock lerrac-e. Hakin. Ad- joined for two months. Wm. Lewis. Sandy Hill, St. I.-hiii, Ad journed for two months.

-3* MILFORD BA¥EN_SEA FISHERIES, DANGEROUS PEMBROKESHIRE COAST. LIGHTSHIP OFF ST. GOVAN'S HEAD. A specia^y convened meeting of the Miiford Haven Sea Fisheries Co;.mitt1 oe v. as held on Saturday at the Shire Hali. Haver- fordwest. There were present: Mr. Neville (in the chair), Mr. W. HoweJl V alters..Mr. J H. Stephens, Mr. W. H. Phil :?s, Mr. L. A. Lillvcrop, M. C. C, Morley. lant. Hum, Dr. Rowland L. Thomas. Cant. j. ilust, and Col. J. H. Peliy-Fry. The chief business was to appoint a: i en- gineer for the a the patrol boat of the committee. There had been received 25 applications, and ot these had been struck out, and five names were brought icrvraid. j On Capt. Thomas's recoinniendation, it was proposed by Mr. Walters, and seconded by Mr. Stephens, and agreed that Thomas G. Miles be appointed. in- The Cerk read the following reply ;o a communication of the clerk, asking that lights and xog signal stations be placed on Caldy Island and St. Go van's Head:— L:and alld -1. Trinity Hou-c.. London. }j"a_ell 21. 1903. I have laid before the Board your letter, elated the 17th inst.. forwarding an _exi-act from a report presented by the è'h:f Fishery Odicer of ihe'Miiford Haven Sea Fisheries District, advocating the necessny for_ a ligit- house and fog signal on St. Govan's He: -1. Pembrokeshire. In acquaint you, for the information of me Milford Haven Sea Fisheries Joint Commit ce. that this Corporation have a ready (tec:tied to establish a light vessel fitted with a po\v- ful fog signal, to mark the St. Govan's Head, lying off the headland of that name, and it is hoped that this aid to navigation w'll be placed in position during the course of the financial year. (Signedi A. O. OWEN. Capt. Rust: Nothing whatever :s said about C3.dy Island. Air. Thomas: How far is it from St. Govan's Head ? Capt. Rust: About nine in'lies. Mr. Thomas: Can the fog signal be heard at Caldy from St. Govan's Head. Capt. Rust: Yo. He added that both a light and a fog signal on Caldy Island was very necessary. Mr. Liliycrop: It is a very dangerous place, and we certainly ought to have a light and fog signals on Caldy. The Chairman said some members of that committee would be in London shortly. He suggested that the clerk should write to the Trinity House, and point out that nothing had been said about Caldy Island, and suggest that they should receive a deputation. This course was agreed

— 1$ GOODWICK AND ROSSLAREROUTE- Lighthouse at Strumble Head. —— Trinity House have bought Careg-Onen Island, off Strumble Head, from lr. Row- lands, Goodwick, who owned the island and the adjoining land, and tenders are out for the erection of a lighthouse on the rock. Ihe contract will be worth £ 30,000, or over, and there is every probability of a Tenby tirin obtaining it. But in view of the new route to Ireland being opened early this suirmcr, a temporary structure to serve as a liz-it- house will be erected at Strumble Head t p- fore June. This latter work will commence immediately, but as the lighthouse contract' will take at least three years to complete, many preliminary arrangements will J; < s- sarily have to be attended to. first before the lighthouse building can be proce I with. In the first place, as regards ine-e prepartions, a bridge will have to be t up to span the narrow channel between. he island and the mainland. It is intended to erect a pillar under the middle of this bridge, as, in order to carry the heavy mate rial, it will have to be both firm and strong. The wind which rushes at times through this narrow passage would wreck the struc- ture in a very short time unless it were substantially built. It is expected that opera- tions will be in full swing here shortly, and that Strumble Head will be a busy centre during the coming summer.

WELSH EDUCATION. RESOLUTIONS REACHED BY THE CARDIFF CONFERENCE. The leading educationists and politicians of Wales attended a national conference in Cardiff on Friday to discuss the proposal to form a National Education Council for Wales. The Lord Mayor of Cardiff was in the chair, and supporting him were the Rt. Hon. D. Lloyd George, M.P., Mr. Brvnmor Jones, M.P., Sir A. Thomas, M.P., and tnirteen other mem- bers of Parliament, the four Welsh Bishops, two Roman Catholic Bishops, the chairman of the four Welsh Nonconformist denomina- tions, and delegates from county councils and education authorities. Speaking on behalf of the Welsh Parlia- mentaTy Party, Mr. Brynmor Jones, M.P., moved the following resolution:— That this conference is of opinion that it is expedient to create a council for Wales re- presenting Welsh education authorities, which shall have power to supply and to aid the supply of education of al kinds in Wales and Monmouthshire, to which shall be dele- gated the powers of the Board of Education in regard to public education in Wales and Monmouthshire, and other powers relating to education now exercised by the Home Office and the Board of Agriculture, together with the powers of the Central Welsh Board as to intermediate education, and to which may be granted such incidental powers as may be necessary for the discharge of its functions. The Bishops of Llandaff, St. Asaph, and St. Davids expressed sympathy with the piin- ciple, but urged that the details required further and very careful consideration. Mr. Lloyd George, M.P., explained that he would speak purely as a Welsh member, for he had no right to make any sort of declara- tion on behalf of the Government. He quite agreed that it was rather a big order to ask a conference of that character, without having the fullest details before it, to com- mit itself in every particu ar to a schemc which it had rot seen. But they must aciee to some principle, and, having done that. they must appoint some gentlemen to drart a scheme. On the motion of the Bishop of St. Davids, the first part of the resolution affirming the principle that it was expedient to create a council was first put to the conference, and accepted after much discussion. I The second part of the resolution was then also passed with three dissentients. It was then agreed that the committee to draft a scheme should consist of three persons repre- senting each county council and each county borough area, two to represent the majority and one the minority on such council, three the Central Welsh Board, three the University of Wales, six members of Parliament, three Peers, and one to represent each autonomous area. It was decided that the committee should meet at Llandrindod Wells on May 24th.

tl A VER,FORDWEST. Haverfordwest Boys' Brigade.—The members of tbis brigade will parade at 6 p.m. on Thursday next in the Corn Market for thi Thursday next in the Corn Market fur thi first march out this season. Presentation.—On Saturday the pupils at the Grammar School presented The headmaster. Mr. J. S. 0. Tombs, with a marble clock, on his resigning the pos:t:on of headmaster. » St. Mary's Church.—The Rev. G. P. Gab V minor canon at St. Davids Cathedral, preacned the Lenten sermon at St. Mary's. Church on Wednesday evening to a large congregation: and at the close ot the service he sang The Story of the Cross," which was delight fully rendered. Haverfordwest Town Council.—At the Town | Council meeting on Tuesday evening there was an interesting discussion on the state o f the roads, but the only practical outcome was a refusal to accept, the recommendation of the sanitary Committee to an experi- ment with Porthgaii. stone. }1: Bishop brought up again the oi covering the Market, and carried a re o.tition to have plans uiil specifications and e.hnates pre- pared with a view to inviting 'enders. Only Mr. Reed voted against iiii, An Exciting Incident.—An e incident occurred in Castle Square on Monday after- noon. A horse and trap. to Mr. i-dgar Rees, but minus a driver, v. j.e noticed grlioping across the Nett Lriths: and :nto Castle Square, where futile attempts were made to seize the animal Some people run- ning down High Street turned it into Quay Street: and in endeavouring to :ound the corner the trap collided with a lamp-post. smashing the steps of the vehicle, and one of the wheels and doing damage to the p. Had the horse been allowed tu go up High fc'treet, the steep ascent would proDabiy have I OGn exhausted h. The Late Mr. G. J. Bland.—The funeral (f "lie Mr. George John inland took place on Sunday in tiie fainiJy viiult at Uzmaston. ami .t was one of tire largest ever seen in j Haverlorawest for several yea-spast. Tin chief mourners were Mrs. L'htnd (NA-idow), John A. Bland, Mr. Alec inland, and Mr. Willie Bland (sons): Mrs. Newberv and Mrs. Hedie\ ■ (daughters), Mrs. J. A. jiiand (dauglitc- law), Mr. J. D. liiand, 3Ir. Geo. Bland, a Miss Laurie Bland (grand-children). There was a short service at the house before ieav- ing for Uzmaston, and at the church the vie? was conducted by the Rev. J. H. Ph.iiios. assisted by the Rev. J. H. Davies. The principal residents of the town and dis.rh-; were present. On Sunday ihe vicar .,f St. Mat y's made a touching allusion to. Mr. Bland's death.

~<s— XAit BERTH. At the County Sessions Room. Ns.'orh. before Messrs. G: P. Brewer (in the chans. d I' Mr. H. Lawrence, William Richards. 01 Pen no.ydin, was summoned by P.C. Bennett i'o: unlawfully permitting to he worked h; power a chaff-cutter ii"t protected a co ho to ihe requirements of the Chaff €<- (Ma 1397, that is to say, which my have the feeding mouth protected. The acfeii'tant admitted the offence, but taiued that as they were in the habh of feeding the machine by means of a wooden forx and a hook, and not with the unprotected hand, this kept out of danger anyone work- ing the machine. The Chairman informed n*m that before using the machine again he must have it properly protected.—Defendant: I will put it right now, sir, to oblige you and The Jaw.-The Bench imposed a fine of 5s. and costs. Narberth Club. A handicap competition in t-onnection with the new rifle club, took place this week at the new range at Victoria Hall, Narberth, for a silver medal, subscribed for by the members of the club. Mr. James R. Phillips, postman, secured the much coveted trophy, with the excellent sco-e of 64 points out of a possible 80. We append the scores:— Short Long .ill Range. Range. Hd'cao Th J. R. Phillips 34 30 — 64 J. W. Carr 32 25 3 J. L. H. Y\ iliiams 31 30 — 61 W. R. James 36 13 S 60 A. Thomas 31 29 — 60 G. R. Morris. 29 23 6 52 Mr. Badham 31 16 0 M Tucker 23 24 6 53 W. Tucker 34 18 — 52 W. H. Lane 24 19 6 49 C. W. Gaiger 24 17 5 47 James Owen 21 19 6 46 J. Adams 31 6 6 4? J. E. P. Morris 27 4 12 43 B. Nicholas 29 13 42 Ree, Narbett 31 3 6 40 D. Nicholas 32 8 — 40 G. Tucker 30 4 6 48 T. D. Thomas 20 13 6 3S T. B. Mathias 12 16 6 34 D. Griffiths 17 6 6 29 J. John 14 — 12 26 J. Harris 14 4 6 24 R.J.Mosford 0 3 12 20

FOOTBALL. WILTS REGT. v. MILFORD. This match, which had an important beam- ing upon the championship of the Pembroke shire Football League, was played on the ground of the former club, and Miiford created somewhat of a surprise by winning by 2-0. The teams were as fol- lows,- Wilts Regiment: McCaragher, goal: Cheesley and Capt. Henshaw, backs: Algar, ArteT. and Farthour, halves: Sergt. Whelan, Col.-Sergt. Whelan, Sheridan, Stevenson, and Parsons, forwards. Milford: Huggins, goal; Mason and Davies, backs; Bowe, Blockwell, and Saunderson. halves; Walters, Davies, John, Smith, and Powell, forwards. Milford had the advantage ot tne strong wind that was blowing in the first half, ano immediately attacked. Their forwards played very well together, and making the most of 'their opportunities, soon gave the mili- tarv defence plenty of work to do. Some very fine centres came from each wing, and Smith, who was in fine fettle, tested MeCara- gher. The custodian cleared well, and also coollv dealt with a lovely header from John, but before five minutes had elapsed, a neat spell of passing gave Smith an opening, anu he opened the scoring with a well-judged shot. The soldiers retaliated, but found the Miiford backs hard to beat. They were driver, back, and once more the red shirts of the visitors' forwards were seen near the home- sters' goal. Presently Walters chalked u; another point with a hard cross-shot, which gave MeCaragher very little chance. Aftei this the game was evenly contested, the Wilts forwards becoming more dangerous, but the Milford defence was impenetrable, and at half-time the vistors led by 2-0. After the teams had crossed over, it was expected that the Wilts forwards would, w: the aid of the wind, give the visitors' de fence a warm time. Encouraged by the shouts of their supporters, they attacked hotly, but met with a stubborn, and it must be said, somewhat unscrupulous opposition. The object of the Miiford defenders was ap parently to keep their goal intact at al costs, and if their methods were somewha' rough and ready they were certainly effective Kicking out was freely restorted to, and tll. game became rather uninteresting, there being frequent waits whilst the ball wa being recovered. The soldiers kept up tin attack, but they were rather weak in fron of goal, and some excellent opportunitie. were missed. Several corners were forced and the flag-kicks were admirably placed Sergt. Whelan dropping one almost unde the bar, from which Huggins saved grandly Huggins made a number of saves, but as rule the homesters' shooting was anything bu deadly, and aid not compare favourably wit! that of the Miiford men, who when the: did break away, usually gave MeCaragher < handful, Smith being especially prominent and being undoubtedly the best forward or the field. The conditions under which thf game was fought were not altogether favour able, the strong wind undoubtedly spoiling the game, which ended as stated above, witi a victory by 2-0 for Miiford. THE LEAGUE TABLE. The results of Saturday's matches were a victory for Miiford over the Wilts Regiment by 2—0, and of the R.G.A. over Pembroke Dock A.C. by 2-1. This leaves the champion ship still open, and both the military teams have a chance, but neither can afford a sliD. The table is as follows 6 P. W. L. D. F. A. Pts. Miiford 12 9 2 1 62 8 1 R.G.A. 10 7 1 .2 28 13 1 2nd Wilts. 9 7 2 0 35 10 1 P.D.A.C.. 11 6 5 0 29 16 11 Llanreath 11 2 7 2 10 7G ( 1 R.D.App.. 11 2 9 0 9 54 4 R. Eng. 10 1 8 1 13 47 3 NEYLAND v. WA- D SLIPWAY CO. Neyland were at home on Saturday to a team representing the Wallsend Slipway Co., who at present are engaged in a contract in H.M. Dockyard. An interesting encoun- ter resulted in a win for the homesters by 3—0. The Neyland team was as follows:—E. John, goal; G. Thomas and D. Betty, backs; E. Williams, W. Mars, and J. Lilycron, halves: Helsdon, W. Bound, A. Morris, C. Moses, and J. Mackeen, forwards. MILFORD UNITED RESERVES v. HAVER- FORDWEST. These teams met on the ground of the first mentioned club, on Saturday in a re- turn match. The Reserves, who were not at full streng-.h. we.e beaten after a good game by three goals to nil.

1-1 OCR EY: Nr.Yi.AND MILFORD HAVEN. Neyl?nd nn Mil'ord met on Saturday on t]ie o-i-vurd ot' the former. The teams were iri>;ed and though the first half was of an even nature. MiKatd showed to advantage in the second n o e'y, and after leading by 2-1 at the interval, ran out winners by 5-1. The only sc.).cd by the losers was re- gistered 'by G Harries. The Neyland team -.vas:-Miss Button, goal; Miss Mills and Mr. J. Button, backs; Miss A. Button, Mr. Bateman, and Miss D. Button, halves; Mr. Mills, Mr. Males, Mr. J. A. Harries, Mr. G. Harries, and Miss Herbert, forwards. Next Saturday 'he return match will be played at Miiford Haven.

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AMiiLEbTotf Chapel Re-opening.—The re-opening services in connection with the ri cause were the chief event a the-zilo-e ,age on nesday evening and Vsvii .Oay d. Beau- tiful weather favoured the gj. he^irgs, j.neii were in every way a sue. ess. The j, chapel had undergone so-e leoovanct,, such as plastering and a yene. al ,g Uti- The good folk of the and neighbour- hood, which are mostly ot the same Cxsua- sion. were determined to hiic their liule temple more in keeping v nh tne times, henoe the services. A pleasant feature was the cor- dial co-operation of the other denominations. Church and chapel here mingle and are at their best on such occasions: the pity n is far too seldom the/e is this mutual brother- hood. Naturally a- 11 all such, gatherings, preaching was tiie lever used to satisfy the huge audiences that attended. ihe following gentlemen took pal i :-Hen;. D. Lewis, Ford; W. Evans, Pembroke Book: J. John, Beulah; LL Griffiths, Dinas; T. P. Jones, .A., Fish- gurad; IJwyd. Castleton; 0. M'>vga.i, Punche- ston; J. Mendus, Haverfordwest; Jones, Funcheston. All II eæ at their best, and were thoroughly enjoyed. The pood people of the place had amply j-rovided for the hi e: ni&n in a material sense a, Tye-mo' Farm, sinoliy lent for the oecasiou. We c ine c: staiid the col- lections, always an important part, were veiv satisfactory, and j/o a Ion? way tu clear the little debt the th.irel had incurred.

NBVJPORT The B.W.T.A.—Th? British Women's Temper- ance Association held a very enjoyable func- tion on Wednesday, Mai ch 21. Mrs. Dr. Havard presided during the evening, and the arrangements weie "f the most perfect kind for the success of the event in hand. The credit is due for this, not only to the ofb- cials of the ass(wia Id orris. Ivy House, who acts as secretary, and Miss Owen, Ivy Cottage, who. is the a-canne:—but also to all those who had teiideied their help and contributed towards The entertainment. The table was beauliiuily deco: i.c-i and well set. It is not often we hear of ladies drink ing toasts, and these ladies members of & temperance association as we It seems, however, as if -he members of the Newport B.W.T.A. are going to int olnca a new fa- shion in this direction, and there is no rea- son why the fair sex should not pVdge their loyalty to Ki-ig and Queen and "diink each other's health in the comforting beverage to which they are supposed to be so fondiv addicted-tea. In the course (,f the even- ing recitations, solos, impromptu speeches and dialogues were given, and before the finish they had charades. Singers Prep a r"-na.-The sinters of the dis- trict are very keen on several of the compe- titions in the forthcoming eisteddfod at Easter. Not only are the choirs busily practising, some of them somewhere almost every night of the week, bu. par ies and solo singers are equally anxious to peifect themselves in uie pieces selected for the different contests, so that taken altogether there is every piomise of a brilliant display of powers on the part of many of them.

JBirtbs—/H>arrtane?—deaths. b.Lti THS. March "2. nt the (Joflfw rave, Street, Haverfordwest, the wife of Mr William Williaols, of a daughter. MARRIAGES. March 22, at Rehoboth Chapel, Raht. Milford Haven, by the Rev..lohn Harries. of Mr Kichard Ferrier, Broadway* to Mary Kdith (Polly), dan^hu r of Mi .J..bWs G.W.R. guard, Priory Read, Miiford Haven. DEATHS. March 1, at Tycanol, Llandiln. Pem., Mr T. T-. Nicholas, student at the College, Carmarthen, aged 27 rears. March 19, at Cwm Isaf, Llantwit Fafdre, after a long illness. William Gay, aged 60 date of Pembroke Dock). Iwareh 21, at Poyntingfcom Tb<>rkHll Roart Thaineis Diiton, Sarah, the wife of John Siiettle, and youngest da--i,tA r of tb,. t,.t. Oporae Game, of Poynf ington, Somerset, itfId 77 A eir, Sj a re 11 22. at Pencilwhitan, Llendew? Vcl"royf Narb*-rth, Mr Isaac Pir'lh is, in ids 83rd ar. lreh 23, at n.1. i.tcs Pool. Freystrop. ti tiinah, the win* >1 iu ^n el Kelly, aged 30 years. March 23 at Holdup Te -nop, Lowpr Solr*. Sophia, daughter »>; Daries. shoe- maker, aged It y&-) Marcb 24. at 'fr., "1..1:1P, r"ll"è' the wife of the late Rob-ut r Ù' a*ot: jeates, Ksq., Rged 49 years. iv March 29, .(1. «n iiall, Mr Jarwa. .Tonkins, aged 7o e:. i s. Lieojily regretted.