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PRESENTATION TO EX-SUPT. FRANCIS.
PRESENTATION TO EX-SUPT. FRANCIS. RECOGNITION OF FAITHFUL SERVICE. Prior to commencing the business at the Roose Petty Sessions at the Shire Hall, Haverfordwest on Saturday, there was an in- teresting little function. This was the mak- ing of a presentation to ex-Supt. Francis, who retired from the County police a few months ago. The took the form of a purse of gold subscribed for by a iew gentlemen in the county, in recognition and appreciation of his" services for many years. Mr. Herbert J E Price, the mayor of Haverfordwest, had deeply interested himself in the movement; and Mr- A. Evans, his chief clerk, under- took 'the collecting of the subscriptions. There were present on the bench Mr. T. Rule Owen, Mr. Joseph Thomas. Ir. J. T. Fisher, Mr. E. P. L Penn, and Mr. A. W. Massy; and in c-ouvt (in addition to the clerk, Mr. Price) there were Mr. W. Davies George (clerk (jf the peace for the county), and a number of the general public. Mr. T. Rule Owen, a? senior magistrate, made the presentation, which consisted of a purse of go d amounting to £25. In doing this Mr. Rule Owen said he had been asked to perform a very pleasant duty. When Mr. Francis resigned the position he had held so long Superintendent of Police, the magis- trates had an opportunity of expressing their high apDreciation and satisfaction at the way in which he had performed his duties, and many others had expressed their opinion of him piivately. It was felt, however, that their high appreciation ought to take a more tangible form, and a subscription list was opened, with the satisfactory result that he had now the pleasure of "handing to Mr. Francis a purse containing £25, on behalf of a few gentlemen in the county, the town of Haverfordwest, the magistrates, and the subscribers generally. A etter was read from Dr. Henry Owen, who in London, expressing regret that he was unable to be present. Mr. Francis, who was very much affected, said he was not capable of returning thanks in the way he would like. It did not fall to the lot of every man, who had been a public servant for many years, to have his services recognised in that way, and he was very grateful for what had been said. During the time he was attending police courts and petty sessions he never received anything but kindness and courtesy from the Bench; and it was a great trial to him to sever his long connection with the police force of the county. bmce nis retirement he had been gratified beyond measure by the kind sentiments ex- pressed to him everywhere, a state of affairs which did not a.ways follow retirement from the position he had held. He thanked lr. Price and his chief clerk personally for the part had taken in the presentation. concluded the proceedings.
» HAVERFORDWEST GRAMMAR SCHOOL.I
» HAVERFORDWEST GRAMMAR SCHOOL. I HEADMASTER'S FAREWELL. A meeting of the governors was held on Monday in the Council Chamber, when there were present: Mr. R. T. P. Williams (chair- man), Mr. H. J. E. Price, Mr. T. L. James, Mr. W. Davies George, and Dr. Williams. The Headmaster (Mr. J. S. 0. Tombs) pre- sented his quarterly report. In this he stated that the number of boys in the school this term was 67. Of this number seven are boarders, nine are pupil teachers, and six are probationers. The health of the school has been excellent, and the industry and general conduct of the boys highly satisfactory. Of six boys who sat at the last Cambridge local examinations five passed, one with second- class honours, and distinction in arithmetic, and another with two distinctions in Latin renc^1- He recommended for the vacant William Owen Exhibition George Freeman Phillips, who proposed to take it up in Octo- ber next. He had also recommended for re- newal schilarships, F. Lewis, Dagwell, E. Jones and A. Cole. He had tabulated some of the successes gained by scholars of the school during his tenure as headmaster, and with the permission of the governors he pro- posed to have them recorded in a permanent form and placed in one of the school-rooms. In BIDDING THE GOVERNORS FAREWELL, he begged to thank them warmly for the help and encouragement given him during a period of nearly 19 years. He need hardly say that the school and governors would al- ways have his best wishes. He had endea- voured to give every assistance to his succes- sor, and he had no doubt the retention of the second and third masters would be an advantage to the school. He believed the school and the governing body were to be. congratuated upon Mr. Henson's appoint- ment. In handing over the reins of government KI 4 was a source of satisfaction to be able to say that the school was in a satis- factory state in regard to order and discip- line, and in the heaithy tone and spirit which prevailed. In comparison with these things nmbers, aPart from the financial aspect, fur- SCfcogl a Poor text 01 the worth of a FINANCES IMPROVING. .le Headmaster's report was approved, and the governors proceeded to discuss financial matters relating to the school. In the course of the discussion the Chairman said their nnanciai circumstances were improving rap- luly. In 1902 they owed the bank £472; at the present time the overdraft was £147 3s. 2d., on current account, and they had to neir credit account a little more than would pay all they owed.
» HAVERFORDWEST PETTY SESSIONS.
» HAVERFORDWEST PETTY SESSIONS. Monday.—Before the Mayor (Mr. Herbert limes' L- Roberts, and Mr. T. L. The assistant overseers for the parishes of Martin's, St. Thomas's, Furzy Portheld submitted list of persons nominated as overseers. tv • DRUNK, ETC. V]es'- Castle Back, summoned for rtrunk m Queen Square on February S if™hned 2s" 6d- a^d 8s. 6d. costs.- at ?ai(* the Chief Constable gave vj °PPWtunity of signing the pledge, and proceeding's. bl°ke hls word> hence these Gate, summoned for being moo f?1S°i at Prendergast on March 6d"> costs remitted. De- .f letter expressing regret, and convicted before**3 t<m years since he WaS convICted before. Thomas Bowen, Merlin's Hill, summoned for 2 si 6d.,laJtsn remitted dmnrandTncapable £ "Hieh S^t' conveyed off the struts6in^ t0 derlv^n Salut'atTon^s Gate' drunk and disor" Case adjourned for a fortnight" m March 17th. of illness of P.C. Cousins. consequence tv, -D ,EAVE THE TOWN John Roberts was locked 7,^ T for sleeping out, and ordered tn 7 town within a week. s,ln* T leave the had not seen Roberts' since V*ames said he to pay 5s. 6d. costs. He was ordered SCHOOL ATTENDANCE Mr. Rees, attendance officer TT west, prosecuted in the Haverford ward Clark, 14 Kilns, was Imng Cases:-Ed- ing to send his son Richard, aged^eve!?1 fail~ regularly to school. Fined 2s ,5e?rs> George Morgan, 3, Fountain W* ^nsive- moned m respect of his son Ho sum; twelve years. Fined 10s. Harry, aged Arthur Bowen, 22, Ki'lnq „ in respect of his child aged tw £ fiUmmoned Fined 10s. aged twelve years. Richard Griffiths, .3, Church Ti™ moned for his son Aif-f-d a»ed sum' Fined 10s. a°ed years* Charles Edwards, Merlins H;ll w his son Charles, 'aged Xrtei year?1^ journed for three months. d" Edward F. Thomas, 4 Hie-h <5+i-0«+ summoned in respect of his son Percy' are^ twelve years. Fined 5s. aged
N.U.T. Conference.
N.U.T. Conference. LOCAL DELEGATES. The following are the representatives ap- pointed for Pembrokeshire: Miss Evans St Martin's C.S., Haverfordwest; Mr. G. E. Jones Milford Haven C.S^: Mr. Spencer, Walton West N.P.S., Little Haven; Miss Walker, Nev- land Inf. C.S.; Ir. Frederick Lewis, Council School, St. Davids; lr. D. E. Bonvonni, Trecwn N.P.S., Letters ion; Mr. 0. Gledhill, B.Sc., County School, Fishguard; Mr. W. W. Winburv, Mevrick Sr. South C.S., Pembroke Dock; iir. E. Evans, Council School, St. Dog'- jnael's; Mr. G. J. Griffiths, Council School, tlg.wyswrw.
ROOSE PEfTY SESSIONS.
ROOSE PEfTY SESSIONS. CURIOUS LICENSING CASE. POLICEMAN SUMMONED. Saturday.—Before Mr. Joseph Thomas (in the chain, Mr. J. T. Fisher, Mr. A. W. Massy, Mr. R. P. L. Penn, and Mr. W. Davies. A CURIOUS LICENSING CASE. Margaret Bowen, of the Railway Hotel, Johnston, was summoned for refusing to sup- ply whisky to the police when asked on the 20111 February. P.S. Lewis said he called at the Railway Hotel, Johnston, in plain clothes, and asked for a half-pint of whisky for sampling pur- poses. The defendant's son, Thomas Bowen, was in the bar. Although there was a keg of whisky which had been tapped, Bowen went to the other end of the bar and took down an unopened bottle of whisky. This wit- ness refused to accept, and said to Mr. Bowen that he wanted it either out of the keg or out of another bottle, which was labelled Brigadier Irish whisky. Mr. Bywen replied that neither of these were for sale. that thev were only put there for ornament. He after- wards fetched Mrs. Bowen out, and she like- wise refused to supply whisky except from the unopened bottle. About ten minutes later witness went back and took P.C. Nicholas with him. Mr. Bowen. although he had j said the whisky was only for show,then offered to supply him either with Brigadier whisky or whisky ficm the keg, but this he now refused to accept. Thomas James Bowen said the sergeant re- fused TO accept the whisky from the bottle, and he declined to supply from the keg, or from the Brigadier bottle, as that was not for sale. It was there merely as an advertisement. In reply to the Clerk, Bowen said he o not know the sergeant was a policeman. Sergt. Lewis said he told Bowen who he was, and that he wanted the whisky for sampling purposes. Bowen denied that he offered to supply whisky from the keg when Sergeant Lewis came back with P.C. Nicholas. Sergt. Lewis: Didn't you say it was tea? In reply to the Sergeant Mr. Bowen said he would not supply him or anybody else out of the bottle marked Brigadier whisky, nor from the keg. By the Chairman: There, was a tap in the keg, but it was only there for show. P.C. Nicholas bore out Sergeant Lewis's story, and the Bench held that the case had been proved, and fined defendant 30s. and 11s. 6d. costs. NO LIGHT. J'.hn F. S. Hancock, St. Bride's Green, was, at the instance of P.C. James, fined Is. and costs for riding a bicycle without a light at Hasguard. NO LICENSE. Thomas Hay, of Burton, was summoned for keeping a dog without a license. Defend- ant denied the offence. P.C. Watflow said he called at the defend- ant's house, and was shown an exemption certificate for one dog, but the defendant had a second dog on the premises. He was told however, that the dog was a stray one, and that defendant had given it to James Lewis. He subsequently saw Mr. Lewis, who denied that the dog had been given to him. Wit- ness went back to see the defendant, and told him what Lewis had said. The dog was still on his premises. Defendant said the dog was a stray one, and he had asked the constable if he should destroy it. He added that he had held two exemption certificates for 15 years, but last year he told the excise officer that he need not send him more than one certificate. The Bench dismissed the charge, and the defendant undertook to get rid of the dog. STRAY COWS. The defendant in the last case was fined 6d. without costs for allowing a cow to stray on the highway at Burton.—Letitia Cousins, of Freystrop, was,fined 6d. in each case, with- out costs, for allowing two cows to stray on the Pembroke Ferry Road. SCHOOL ATTENDANCE. William James, of Rosehill, was summoned for negJectiLg to send his child to school. The Attendance Officer (Mr. George, of Has- guard) proved the case. The parent of the child appeared and produced two medical certificates. The father added that the boy was consumptive, and could not be sent to school. The Attendance Officer said Dr. Brigstocke had declined to give a certificate, because he said it was the duty of the Education Authority to provide the certificates. Defendant said that was quite true, but when he saw Dr. Brigstocke he gave a certi ficate. The Attendance Officer said he did not blame the defendant, but he did blame Dr. Brig- stocke, as he (the officer) had to satisfy the Education Authority. The case was adjourned for three months. Henry Thomas, of Wolfsdale, Camrose, was summoned on a similar charge. The mother appeared and said the child was unable to attend school, and the case was adjourned for two months. P.C. Bassett, of James Street, Neyland, was summoned in respect of his child David, aged seven years. Mr. John Griffiths (attendance officer, Hook) said the child had made 112 out of a possible 211 attendances. The child had not been in the school during the last 11 weeks. The reason given by Bassett was that the boy should have been removed from the infant school to a higher form. The Chairman said that was a matter tor the school mangers to decide. In answer to Mr. W. J. Jones, who app?ired for the defendant, the Attendance Officer said Mr. Bassett told him the boy was in advance of the form in which he was kept, and ought to be removed to the boys' school. The Clerk said if- the parents insisted on the rights claimed by Bassett the school could never be carried on. Mr. W. J. Jones thought if they were able to show a complete and reasonable excuse it was sufficient. They were willing to submit the child to the test of a head teacher. In answer to the Bench Mr. Jones said Bassett had never been requested to appear before the school managers. He added nut he had seen the child personally, and he was an exceedingly sharp boy for his age. The case was adjourned for a month in or- der that the Attendance Officer might obtain I a report concerning the boy.
THE DANGERS OF FLANELETTE.
THE DANGERS OF FLANELETTE. Mr. Herbert Price, the South county coroner, held an inquest on Saturday at Hook, into the circumstances attending the death of Evan Phelps, aged five years, who died from shock following burns. Phillip Phelps, the father, said he left de- ceased and two younger children in the house on Thursday afternoon between one and two o'clock. He and his wife were out in the garden, and had only been out about two minutes when he heard the children I screaming. Witness ran into the house and saw the child Eva "dancing in flames." He wrapped a blanket about her, burning his hands so badly that he will be incapacitated from work for some time. He succeeded in putting out the flames, and put some oil lover the burns. The child was wearing a flanellette frock, which was all burnt, except the top. Dr. Brigstocke was called in and attended the child until she died about twenty minutes to nine. The child was unable to explain how she got on fire. In reply to the Coroner, the father said he did not think the child had been in the habit 01 playing with fire. Dr. Brigstocke described the injuries the child had sustained. She had been very ex- tensively burned, in fact there was very little sound skin left, except on the lower part of the legs. The first part of the body from the neck down was very severely burned, as well as both arms, the thigh and the back. She was suffering very much from shock, and he saw that it was a hopeless case from the first. The Coroner said flanellette was very liable to catch fire. It was a pity the father and mother left the children,alone in the house, but one did not always think of things of that sort. A verdict was returned that death had re- sulted from shock, fod.owing burns.
LAMPETER YELFFEY.
LAMPETER YELFFEY. Selecting a Minister.—The Congregational churches of Brynsion and Carfan have been for some months looking out for a suitable man to occupy their pulpits, as preacher and minister. They have been without a minister now for about seven months. Their late minis- ter, the Rev. J. Lewis, M.A., after a short stay of about two years left them and took charge of the English Cou^iegational Church at Tony- pandy. Considerable interest and speculation existed in regard to the selection of the future minister. For some time past the names of three gentlemen have been pro- minently before the churches. They were Rev. J. G. James, Rhosycaerau, Fishguard: Rev. T. L. Davies, B.A., Beaufort, Mon.; and Mr. L. B. James, B.A.. Brynberian; the last named is at present a student at Brecon Col- lege. After having heard the three preach- ers several times, it was resolved to proceed to select one of them, and a vote was taken by ballot of all the members of the two churches last Sunday week, with the result that the Rev. J. G. James, RhoisycaLerau, cured a lasge majority over the other tW) It only remains now for the churches to give Mr. James a formal invitation to become pastor. They are confident that he will ac- cept the same. There is a beautiful manse newly erected by the churches, which is a great credit to them, and will certainly prove tempting for any minister who is desirous of a change. Head Teacher's Preferment.—The friends of Ir. F. Hardaker, the head teacher of Tavern- spite National School, will, no doubt, be pleased to know that he has secured the appointment of head teacher at the Priory Street Council School, Carmarthen. The appointment was offered to him a fortnight ago, but he declined it then; to his surprise the offer was renewed last week, with such additional inducements that he decided to accept the same. He intends leaving Tavern- spite to take up his duties at Carmarthen early next month. Mr. Hardaker has been in charge of Tavernspite School for about six years, and during that time has proved to be a teacher of rare abilities, having earned to himself a high reputation throughout the district. The parents are unanimous in ex- pressing their regret at the prospect of his departure from the district.
»■ SOLVA NEWS.
»■ SOLVA NEWS. Snipping Intelligence.—The following voxels arrived during the past week:—Schooner Unitv, of Amlwch, and the ketch Rival, of Appledore. Both vessels had cargoes of manure. xxx ír. David S. Williams, the elder son of Capt. T. Williams, Green Bank,_ has leit for Newport County Hospital to undergo a surgi- cal operation. We hope to be able sb >rtj.y to report Ir. Williams' complete recovery, x x x We are sorry to learn of the continued ill- ness of Mrs. Frank Evans, of Mount Pleasant. She has been in a critical condition during the past week, but at the time of writing we hear siu is making satisfactory progress towards recovery under the skilful aid of Dr. Wilfred Williams, St. Davids. We hope to hear soon that Mrs. Evans is quite well again. x x x On Fridav last, the death took place at Golden Terrace, Lower Solva, of Sophia, the daughter of Mr. Walter Davies, shoemaker. She had been ailing for some time, but no one thought that the end was so near. De- ceased was only 14 years of age. We ex- tend our sympathy to the family in their xxx bereavement. x x x I On Tuesday evning Mr. E. T..Tones, of Llandeilo, Carmarthen, delivered a lecture at the Mount Pleasant Baptist Chapel, in con- nection with the Colwyn Bay Institute for West African missionaries. He was accom- panied bv one of the students, who, being a native of Africa, was the means of drawing- together a good congregation. The ad- dresses delivered were inspiring and inter- esting. and were attentively listened to. A collection was made at the close. x x x Missionary Meetings.—The annual meetings in connection with the Missionary Society were held at Mount Pleasant and Felinganol Baptist Churches on Sunday and Monday last. The officiating ministers were the Revs. Evans, Ffynon, Narberth; and Jones, Trehar- ris. Powerful sermons were delivered to large congregations. At the Monday even- ing service at Felinganol the introductory part was taken by the Rev. Mafonwy Davies. The Revs. W. D. Rees (B.), St. Davids; and E. J. Herbert (C, M.), Caerfarchell, were also pre- sent. Collections were taken at each service. The amount collected during last year was the very creditable one of £23 2s. 6d. The respected pastor of the church (Rev. Thos. Davies) said that the amount was gradually increasing yearly, but he was of opinion that several other members of the church could become subscribers, and hoped this year's total would eclipse all previous amounts. x x x Mount Zion Chapel.—Last Sunday week book prizes were awarded to the following for col- lecting towards the London Missionary So- ciety:—Dolly Williams, Elsie Prance, Fairy Morgan, Addie Prance, Emlyn Griffiths, Pere- grine Evans, Stephen James Price, Harry Ste- phen Roach, and Hedley Gronow, the total amount collected being £2 15s. The books bore the following titles, Schoolmates," A Trip in the John Williams," "Night and Morning," East and West," In Dark Af- rica." The Sunday School Superintendent (Mr. David Stephens, The Fort) received a letter of thanks from the secretary of the society, Rev. A. N. Johnson. The presenta- tions were made by Mafonwy, the popular pastor of the church, who in the course of a brief speech, congratulated the young chil- dren on their presents, and urged them to continue to collect towards such a deserving society, which does such a great amount of work in conection with the propagation of the Gospel in foreign parts. xxx An interesting rumour has been assiduously circulated here to the effect that the Guar- dian printing office is to be entirely closed, and that a n.ew office, unconnected with the "Guardian." is to be opened. Whatever truth may be in the latter rumour, we can assure read- ers and friends that there is not a. particle of truth in the former. The "Guardian" office will remain in the present premises and business will be done there as usual, with the exception that the Guardian" will!, be printed at the central office at Haverfordwest.. All printing orders sent to our Solva office will, as heretofore, receive our best atten- tion. Notices of forthcoming events should be sent to this address also. Our representa- tive for the Solva and St. Davids districts is Mr. W. H. John.
OBITUARY.
OBITUARY. MRS. YEATES, TRECADWGAN, SOLVA. We announce with very sincere regret that j the death of Mrs. Yeates, of Trecadwgan, Soiva, which took place on Saturday even- ing, after a long and painful illness of several months' duration. The deceased lady was a remarkable character in many respects. She was a woman of strong personality, and of a kindly and charitable disposition. The poor have lost in her a kind, sympathising and helpful friend. She never refused to help any deserving person, and she did this in so kindly and unostentatious a way that the gift was twice blessed. In the street, or on the road, she would stop and chat pleasantly, or accompany any of her poorer neighbours on their way. She was a mem- ber of the St. Aidan's Church, and took deep interest in everything connected with the church. She was an excellent woman of business, and since the death of her first husband, some years ago, she successfully farmed one of the largest farms in the county. So well were her business instincts known that some time ago she was chosen overseer for her parish, and was thus the holder of an office which few ladies would care to aspire to, that of lady overseer. Some months ago she contracted Blight's disease, and though everything possible was done for her by her medical attendants, Dr. Wilfred Williams, of St. Davids, and Drs. Wilson and Mills, of Haverfordwest. She passed away on Saturday evening, aged 49 years. It was her intention to take up her residence in Solva during the summer months, but her untimely and lamented death has frustrated that intention. She was the daughter of the late Mr. Scale, of Little Marloes, where her brother now resides. She was twice married, her first husband, Mr. Thomas Nicholas, of Hayscastle, having died some twelve years ago. Five years ago she married Mr. R. M. Yeates, of Windermere, who died on Decem- ber 16th, 1902. She has left five grown-up daughters to mourn her loss, to whom our deepest sympathy is extended. ;_iøk.
. ST. DAVIDS NEWS.
ST. DAVIDS NEWS. Flower Show.—We are pleased to state that Messrs. Webb and Son, Stourbridge, have again offered the following prizes to be com- peted for at the show to be held next August: —Special prizes: Messrs. Webb and Sons, seedsmen by RoyaL warrant to his Majesty the King, Wordsley, Stourbridge, offer the following special prizes:—For a collection of vegetables, six distinct kinds, to include at least two of Messrs. Webb's varieties which must have been grown from seed supplied direct from their establishment in the autumn of 1905 or spring of 1906. If less than three competitors the prizes may be withheld; first prize 10s.; second prize 5s. Messrs. Webb will be pleased to supply exhibition cards to intending competitors on application. Steam Motor Car.—A keen disappointment was experienced by many on Friday last when the news quickly spread that the motor car was not coming that day. It was thought that the car would arrive in St. Davids on Tuesday morning last. but owing to that day being Haverfordwest fair day, it was deemed advisable to keep the car at Haverfordwiest for inspection. The long looked-for car arrived in our little cj, from Haverfordwest on Tues- day night. We wish every success to the promoters of this much needed company, and hope that when the share prospectus is issued that the demand will far exceed t he supply. If the directors will only see at the out- set that they have first rate cars, so that/ there will be very few mishaps, if any, the first year, the success of the undertaking will, we feel certain, be assured. We shall by means of the cars have the London papers in St. Davids every evening, and in time a second delivery of letters, which will be a great convenience to many. The cars will most certainly bring several more visitors dur- ing summer and winter to see our far-fan:»vi cathedral and palace, ruins, and to enjoy the beauties of our coast scenery. Fire.—On Monday morning last, owinor to the promptitude of P.C. Jenkins, an awful catas- trophe was prevented at Glasfryn. The soot in the kitchen chimney took fire, and as there was a strong wind blowing the sparks from the chimney were carried to the weather board, which set on fire. The rafters on the roof were commencing to ignite. P.C. Jen- kins, seeing there were no ladders about, got out on the tiles from the skylight, and he immediately, by means of some instrument, severed the ornamental weather board from the building, and by this means the house was saved. Mr. Thomas Rowlands, gardener, arrived on the scene about ten minutes after the constable, and he rendered valuable If the constable had been a quarter of ab hour later the whole house would have been in a blaze, and most likely gutted, as we have no fire hose in the City in case of en emergency of this sort. It is high time the Parish Council obtained a fire hose tor the place. Probably the Council is waiting for a house or farm to be burnt down—then our enterprising and energetic councillors will move in the matter. Parish Meeting.—On Thursday last, a parish meeting was called by Mr. J. Howard Griffiths, chairman of the Parish Council, to receive the list of recipients of Dr. Jones' charity and io consider other matters. The following parishioners were present': Mr. J. Howard Griffiths (chairman), Rev. D. J. Jcnes, vicar; Mr. Thomas Thomas, London House; Mr. Thomas Evans, Mi. Fred. Lewis, Mr. Levi Lewis, Mr. John Morris, and Mr. George Gibby Perkins. After some discursory talk respect- ing the list of recipients, the Rev. D. J. Jones mentioned the matter of open drains, especially the one near the side of the Inde pendent Chapel. The Vicar proposed and Mr. Thomas Thomas seconded, tha+ the mat- ter be brought to the notice of the Parish Council and Rural District Council. The Vicar also referred to the disreputable stave of the road called Back Lane. It was finally decided that Mr. F. Lewis and Ir. J. Howard Griffiths draw out a presentment ask- ing the Rural district Council to make this lane a highway road. It was pointed out that there are about a dozen houses fronting this lane, and a great deal of pedestrian traffic is carried on through it. The Chair- man read a notice from the Commissioner appointed by the Charity Commissioners, say- ing that a public enquiry would be held in the Town Hall on Tuesday, April 3rd, 1906, to commence at li a.m.. to hear evidence re- specting the distribution of Dr. Jones' charity. Flower Show.—The committee of the above met in the Reading Room on Friday evening, March 23rd, 1906, at 8 o'clock. Present: The Very Rev. Dean Smith, chairman; Mr. Albert David (hon. treasurer), Mr. F. Lewis (hon. secretary), Mr. G. Gibby Perkins, ír. T. Rowlands, P.C. Jenkins, Mr. J. Thomas, Mr. J. Jenkins, Mr. G. Harries, Mr. James Wil- liams, Thomas George, and Mr. John Symon. The minutes of the previous meeting ivere read and confirmed. The hon. treasurer's statement was presented, showing a balance in hand of £ 2 12s. Id. Mr. W. D. Williams and Mr. F. Lewis were appointed auditors. It was decided to hold the dower show and concert on the same oay, Wednesday, August 8th, 1906. It was ier,olved that the best thanks of the committee be given to the donors of the special prises offered. The president, lion, treasurer, and hon. seeretarv were re-elected. — Personal.—Captain John Roberts, of Ep- worth House, St. Davids, at preseir master of the sailing shin Castleton (Newpc-t), has just recived fiom the Admiralty the transport medal and South Africa clasp for services on board his Majesty's hired transport Wink- field.
* WOLFS CASTLE.
WOLFS CASTLE. Soifa Certificates.—The following candidates have successfully passed for the respective certificates, having been examined bv the Rev. Peter D. Morse. A.C., Wolf's Catle:- Intermediate: Miss May Vvilliams; Mr W. Murrow, Letterston. Elementary: Mr. W. Edwards, junr., Walt erst. on. First erade staff notation: Mr D. Phillips, Bankvfflin; Miss Bess Davies, Mr. J. P. Walters. Second grade staff notation: Mr. J. P. Walters.
LETTERSTON.
LETTERSTON. Road Accident.—On Monday as a traction engine with one truck, belonging to Mr. Lewis merchant, laden with about twelve tons of manure, was coming from Fishguard to Let- terston, an alarming accident happened to it when descending the hill at Cilau, about bfween 'Fishguard and Letterston A bom twenty yards from the bottom of the on when passing the plantation that lies on the left or the road, the truck apnears to have got loose, and went clean over the low wall and turned over with the load still intact, inside the plantation. One of the men was riding at the time on top of the load, but he had a wonderful escape, though Thp i cwn.P'lains of sore pains in his back, in A lts somersault knocked down one of the telegraph posts, which had to be re-erected early on Tuesday morning. The wagon was at the time of writing, still lying where it had tumbled several yards off the road in the pl%l, A"i(!n. w~Parhlhl ^ete,ti1ng"-The annua! parish meeting I" held at the schools on the 22nd March ere was a good attendance of the parishion- Tra'wnUDT^ ■hG eentiemen present'were Mr. J. Watts (chairman), Rev. J. Rees, rector of Letteiston, etc. After the minutes of the last pansii meeting were read and confirmed it was announced that Mr. Williams, chemist' had resigned his office as councillor. To fill his place Mr. Cha.rles, The Cross, was elected in his pace. The question arose re- specting the purchase- of a plot of ground for the purpose of erecting a public hall. It was pointed out that a plot of land had been sold to the railway authorities for and it was suggested that the monev received from the sale be devoted towards the object named. After much discussion a lesolution was passed requesting the Parish Council to see to the matter. It was also recommended that a nominal charge of Id per load be made instead of 6d., as now charged for the purchase of metal from the stone quarry, as in former days it used to be had free.
TRECWN.
TRECWN. Parish Meeting.—The annual parish meet- ing was held on Friday last at the Barham Schools Captain Barham occupied the chair. Among those present were Rev. J. Rees, Messrs. Wm. and Arnold Lewis, Treberve; W. J. Edwards, J. Thomas, D. E. Bonvonni, Benjamin John, J. Edwards, Llanfair; etc. The overseers appointed for the parish of Llanfair were: J. Thomas, Llygadycleddy; and J. Edwards, Llysydefaid. A very important resolution relating to the application of the Trust Deed funds of the Barham Endowed School came up for a long and serious dis- cussion. It was formally moved and sec- onded by Messrs. Arnold Lewis, Treberve; and John Thomas, Llygadycleddy; and was as follows :-That whereas the Education Act of 1902 has given the County Council power to levy rates for the maintenance of public elementary schools within their areas; and whereas rates have been levied and paid for the maintenance of the Barhast School, which is a public elementary school within the meaning of the Act, and the Founder has made a generous provision to prevent the necessity of a rate for elementary education in the. parish of Llanfairnant-y-gof by estab- lishing the Barham Memorial Schools, we the ratepayers of Llanfair in parish meeting assembled, respectfully ask the County Edu- cation Authority to come to an early arrange- ment with the Trustees of the aforesaid schools, as to the amount of contribution to be paid in relief of rates under Section 13 of the Act of 1902, and we further urge that the said contribution shall be paid in half-yearly payments direct to the overseers, so that the ratepayers may receive the full benefit of the same. The resolution was strongly supported by the Rector, Rev. J. Rees. who stated that 'tne Trustees, through Dr. Waller, had offered an annual sum of Z50 to the Local Education Authority in lieu of rates: but that their offers had been de- clined, as the question of wear and tear of the schools was also to be accounted for. After some brief remarks by Mr. D. E. Bonvonni, the motion was agreed to. The usual vote of thanks to the chairman brought the meeting to a close.
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NATURE NOTES. WEASELS FOR GARDENS. It is difficult enough to get a gamekeeper not to SllOct owls and kestrels; it is doubtful whether the average keeper would, consent to remain in the service of a lunatic v.,ho should propose that weasels should be bred to improve the shooting. Yet the weasel remains the most powerful and the most persistent enemy in ex- istence of rats and mice, rats being perhaps the worst of all the keeper's enemies, and mice the worst enemy of the gardener. Perhaps some enterprising keeper might be induced, instead of shooting or trapping weasels, to catch them alive to sell to gardeners. OLDEST AXIMAL IN TIIR WOULD It is a peculiar distinction to be the oldest reptile, and if this tortoise had the weakness of ordinary man it would vaunt itself above others of its kind, and if it could speak, could tell remi- niscences dating hundreds of years back. It is a giant in size, and as big v. an able-bodied man. Tortoises ordinarily live to a remaikable A ANCIENT TQRTOISSE. age, and this one is said to have so many years to its credit that the thing is almost beyond belief. Scientists, however, have a method of figuring out these problems, and in the face of such an argument what is the ordinary lay- man to do? A STARLING'S JOUIINEY. The ability pigeons display in finding their way home from long distances in a very short time is a matter of everyday knowledge, but it is not so generally understood that starlings are gifted with remarkable powers in the same direction. On one occasion a starling was caught, marked, and despatched by train, and then released at a fixed hour. In the course of three hours it had found its way home, and was feeding its young, having travelled in the time no fewer than thirty miles in a direct line. WHERE WATERCRESS GROWS. In many of the rills that trickle along the roadside you have noticed watercress, but this is the wild article, and free to all comers. How- ever, it is quite as good as any other. It is in Berkshire that the watercress is a matter for serious work and profit. There whole meadows are flooded and intersected with ridges of earth for the purpose of getting at the products. Watercress is sown or planted here, and it soon grows in wonderful profusion. The water of the Berkshire brooks is particularly suitable for this kind of culture, and vast are the loads of cress that journey up to London and to all the great towns in the islands before the world awakes every morning. The cresses are mowed down with scythes, not picked by hand, as most people suppose. Few things grow so thickly as cress, and as it fetches a good price, the large ares- farmers reap an excellent income from their grounds. On some of the large farms hundreds of tenders and reapers are employed. The cresses are shipped up to the towns in crates. SPIDER'S \V:d AXIS ELASTIC. Did you ever watch a spider's web on a windy day? If so, you will notice how wonderfully it W, accommodate itself to the swaying of the twigs to which it is attached. It is, in fact, elastic of the very finest quality.. Were it not for its elas- ticity, the poor spider would not long survive. The first breeze would rend the silken meshes of the web to atoms, and the owners stock of new material would very soon be exhausted in repairs and renewals. Besides its elasticity, the spiders web is very sticky, a property which accounts for the ease wherewith it holds insects when once caught. THE ROBIN. Most popular of all our song birdsi next familiar to :he sparrow, and rivalling the latter in iici confidence, the robin holds a position in the minds of all the English race nearly amount- to superstition. And this for various reasons, inasmuch as the robin is not only almost without reproach as a garden marauder, but is also an efficient member of that self-con- stituted bird police, which keeps down the number of garden peets, and without wlicee aid the, JiorLiculturisi would almost entirely fail. THE ROBIN. I Then, again, the robin has a most exquisite song composed of strains of great tenderness and beauty, as well as sweetly-modulated execu- tion. As this song, although somewhat lost in the general chorus of the summer songsters, is continued more or less throughout the year, and especially during winter, when the voices of almost all other birds are hushed, the distinc- tive warble of the robin comes most gratefully to the ear, particularly so to the dweilers in towns. When winter has set its icy seal upon the woods and meadows, "Bob" (as the robin is sometimes familia.rly called), despairing of food in the sylvan haunts of summer, repairs to the habitations of man, well knowing that the reward of its beautiful song will be forthcoming in the shape of crumbs, thrown out by the lovers of Nature's less gifted but beautiful creatures. LEECHES AS WEATHER PROPHETS. A common leech makes a good barometer. Fill a tumbler half full with water, put the leech into it, and tie a piece of muslin over the top to keep the leech from getting out. All you have to do to find out what sort of weather we are going to have is to watch the little creature. For example, when the day is to be fine the leech will remain at the bottom of the glass, coiled up in spiral shape, and quite motionless. If rain may be expected, it will creep to the top of the glass and stay there until it clears off. If the leech twists itself and is very restless, there is going to be a windstorm. If it keeps out of the water for several days, look out for a thunderstorm. The indications for frosty weather are the same as for fine, and for snow the same as for rain. YORKSHIRE TROUT. The March trout of literature—especially the literature of the southern chalk streams wherein the preachment on March trouting is not founded on March practise-is a cheap bargain scarcely worthy the attention of the sportsman- like sportsman. But, adds the angling corre- spondent of the Yorkshire Post," the actual March trout of the Yorkshire rivers is a creature of quite another complexion. A trifle out of condition it may be in lean seasons; yet a lengthy personal experience has failed to de- tect in it any delirious desire to jump out of the river into the frying-pan with the assistance of the first artificial fly that bumps against its rose. Rather, 'the early trout of the northern streams is, in the average year, fickle, coy, and hard to please to an exasperating degree,
ARRIVAL OF SWALLOWS.
ARRIVAL OF SWALLOWS. Sir,—I have been told that a swallow was seen in this neighbourhood on the 6th inst. This I very much doubt. Having for many years marked their arrival, I find that the earliest date was in 1895, when I saw one near Treglemais on the 24th of M^Crch. An- other was seen iu Solva on the 26th of that year, and they were plentifu on the 28th about Middle Hill, which is a favourite resort of theirs. The usual time of thei: appear- ance is between the 5th and 15th of Apr;.I. We shall expect them earlier this year owing to the mild and open winter we have had. It would be very interesting to have records of their appearance from different parts of the county. We shal also watch the arrival of the martin and sand martin: these some- times precede the swallows. Also the swift, corncrake, cuckoo, chaffinch (sian faeh yi helyg), wheatear (crac y claw), and many others during the coming month.—Yours, etc., H. W. E.
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