The Pembroke County Guardian and Cardigan Reporter

FISHGUARD AND DIS- TRICT. I Wales—and especially the Welsh speaking portion of it-may well feel proud of the handsome tribute paid to it by Mr. Augustine Birrell when introducing his Education Bill in Parliament last week, where ho proposed a separate Council for Wales. His words showed his personal faith in the judgment of the Welsh people in this matter. His "obiter dictum waa that certaiiiy Whitehall would have no cause to regret her departure if this provision for educational Home Rule for Wales was made, as suggested in the fourth part of the Bill. In the matter of education and in all idealistic matters, Wales is able to hold her own with either England, Scot- land, or Ireland; but, however, (reluctant one may be to admit it, we are indebted to our neighbours for many more of the conveniences ana comforts of life than would appear either politic or polite for ua to deny. Fishguard and Goodwick, for example, owe much already to the enterprise of Englishmen, and we arc likely soon to derive more benefit tram the commercial instinct of the Saxon. Of the rumours now afloat, one of them seems to foreshadow what will be another important. undertaking by the Great Western Jttailway Company at Fishguard. As part of the Goodwick Harbour scheme, it is said that the natural advantages of these places in forming a port of call will be further utilised in the future. It is possible that the works which have been in progress for the last ten years at Goodwick will soon be supple- mented with other works at Fishguard. The proposal is supposed to be under conssideia- tion for building a dry dock at Lower Town, both for repairing and the overhauling of the Company's own steamers, and for the accom- modation of other sea-going craft which might find it needful to use it. It is an undoubted fact that steps have already been taken to secure land in this district for some L-uch purpose. Othei enterprising people seem to be awako to the possibilities and the natural advant- ages which this part of the country pos- sesses. The aevelopment of the district will inevitably result upon an improved system of road locomotion, but the starting oi û. road steam-«ar service lor West V>alcs io likely to produce more good than many na\ c yet anticipated. To circumvent some 01 the uiiliculties that lay ill the way of piogic, s in this airection, it may be found netessiu} not only to ensure a better condition 01 the roads, uut perhaps, also to divert the present ones, or even to make new highways 111 piaces. The Main Roads Committee Ílaa; alieauy one scheme in hand, and lrom an authoritative souice a statement has been made that steps will be taken to obtain powers from Pariia- ment, if necessary, to avoid the steep liiiis which have now to be encountered near Fish- guard. It is a significant fact also as strengthening the future expectations of the place that those who hoild a commercial watching bnei, as it were, for the district, have been showing un- usual activity lately. It is intended to open a brickworks near the town before long, and it is said, from analysis, that the clay to be found in some parts here is composed of the best substance for making superior quality tile-proof bricks. Building speculators aie also on the alert, and one English builder has been recently on a visit to the locality iu order to see lor himself what are the prospects lor him to carry on his operations her This will remind residents of an old prophesy which seems on the road of coming true, and to appear like the adumbration ol a real sage, which predicted that the centre ol fish- guaid would some day be at a farmhouse a mile or more, as it now stands, to the soutn of the town itself. w « F It has been whispered lot several weeks that the delay in connrniing the giant oi uibau powers for Fishguard has moie to do with the probable development ol the place than with any other cause. should it tiau., pire later that any interference or meuiatiu,* nas taken place on behall of some particular interest it may prove well after all that the Local Government Board has not deemed it wise to hurry, tor it may yet be found con- venient to make alterations in the boundary at points not previously thought of beloie the uew powers can be wielded. »«#«. Everybody knows that philoprogenitiveness will úare much. We know how desperately many animals defend their young, but the theory put lortit by a budding scientist with regard to the scarcity of salmon in the small estuaries on the North coast of Pembrokeshiae within recent years is probably too far fetcheu to appeal to many. Someone mentioned the peculiar fact that of the few salmon caught here during tne last fuur or five seasons or more, all of them were large, full-matured fish, Thai explanation he vouchsafed was that as the blasting at the Uoodwick Harbour works was constantly scaring the majority of the ttsh away, and old ones occasionally came back to reconnoitre, and to see if they could advise tim yearlings and the two-year old fishes to fie- quoiit tne mouth of the streams in this locality with safety. We may hear next of the saii., species of fish sending scouts up the river they are moat fond of frequenting to spy whether the ubiquitous angler has not yet tired of waiting for their coming. 1 Eiateddfodic Successes.—It has transpired since that An. D. B. Phillips (BriallyUd) waa part winner of the prize for the best englyn with Mr. Asa George, Bridellj at the New- port eisteddlod ou Easter Monday. Drunk and Disorderly.—John Reid, a navvy from the huts at Letterston, was charged by 1. S. Kosser before Messrs W. G. James, anu h. kj. Jenkins at Fishguard on Thursday last with being drunk and disorderly on Fishguaid j Sqtiare on the previous evening. The magis- trates ordered him to pay a lino of Irs od JIl. eluding costs. On the following day a power- ful looking Irish navvy, named William Lyncn, was taken into custody by P.C. Rowianav-, for being drunk and creating a disturbance West street. The defendant had been ella, bUt with a similar offence before, and he was fined 5s and costs, which he paid. The magistrates on this occasion were Dr. Williams and Mr. W. S. Jenkins. Making Merry During the Holidays.—At the Market Hall on Easter Monday, before Ah. W. S. Jenkins and Mr. E. D. Jones, a Lanca- shire man named William Kennedy, who is employed on the pier at Goodwick, was charged with being drunk and disorderly at Fishguaid on Uie previous Saturday. P.C. RowJanus said lie was in company with Supt. Brinn when he saw the defendant drunk and disorderly in High Street. Defendant wanted to fight and was using very offensive language. Witness had, in consequence, to lock him up. Supt. Briain said defendant was using very vio- lent language to the landlord of the iliitish Trader. hen searched at the police station the sum of 4s was found on him. Kennedy ad- mitted the offence and stated that he got drunk because it was holiday time. He was not awate that he had used vulgar" language, but he was sorry if he had done so. The Bench ordered' him to pay a ffne of 20s including costs, or go to gaol for fourteen days. Defen- dant was allowed three weeks in which to pay the fine and costs. Michael Burke was also charged with being drunk and incapable in High-street on Saturday. P. C. Rowlands said the defendant was quite helplessly drunk, and he locked him up for the sake of the man him- self. Supt. Brinn said that Burke held a ped- lar's certificate, and had visited the town on other occasions. The Bench, considering defen- dant's previous good conduct, decided to dis- miss the case.

• Fishguard Easter Vestry. The Vicar of Fishguard, Rev. W. Evans, pre- sided at the Easter Vestry meeting at St. Mary's Church on Monday morning, when there was a fairly large number of parishioners present. Mr. D. P. Lewis proposed the xe-eloct ion of Capt. Berry as people's warden. Mr. W. 1L Eynon seconded the motion, which was carrcd unanimously. The Vicar then intimated his great pleasure in electing Mr. T. G. Bennett as his church warden for the coming year, and expressed his pleasure that Capt. Berry had been re-elected. In the trials he had passed through during the year, he said, he had never turned in vain for support to the two church hardens they had re-elected that day. He ex- perienced the same grateful feeling and wished to convey his thanks also to the Superintend- ents and the teachers of th-3 Sunday School, and to Mr. Carey the organist. After the holiday which he was going to take, and felt the need of after his recent hard and trying work. He intended to call a meeting to lay down a definite scheme of work for the future and to discuss some very important matters. Mr. T. G. Bennett before reading the accounts for the year thanked the Vicar for appointing him again as his churchwarden for the coming year. With regard to the finances of the Church he had to report that they were in a satis factory condition. They had during the yar collected the sum of E157 10s Od-from Easter 1D05 to Easter 1906. They started with a sum of over C6 in hand from the previous year, and the expenses during the year had been £ 144 4s lOd. The Easter offertory on Sunday was L19 5s. 6d. Out of this sum the vicar had received a cheque*for £16. He considered that the Easter offertory had been very satisfactory, considering also that they had lost through death some particularly good contributors to wards the Church funds. Capt. Barry thanked the parishioners for having again appointed him as their Church warden, and promised to acquit himself to the best of his ability in the coming year. It was moved and carried unanimously that Mr. H. Davies (postmaster), should act as auditor of the accounts for next year. Mr. D. Rees rose to suggest the discussion of other parochial affairs at the meeting, but the Vicar satd that the meeting had been called exclusively with the object of appoint- ing Churchwardens, and to receive the ac counts, but he promised, as he had said be- fore, that he would call another meeting after he had returned from his holidays when the other matters could be discussed with freedom. He was very much obliged to the congrega- tion and to the parish for the iEl6 odd that had been handed over to him as the result of the collection on Sunday. He hoped the Church would make the same progress during the year, as it had done in the past. He was glad to say that the communicants on Sunday numbered one-eighth of the whole population of the parish. The number of eggs sent was nearly a thousand, which was a very gratifying fact to them all, and showed the prosperous state of the Church in the district.

» Fishguard Petty Sessions. The monthly sessions were heiLd on Tues- day before Mr. J. Co Torke (in the chair). Mr. G. B. Bowen, Mr. D. Harries, Mr. E. D. Jones, Dr Owen, and Mr W. S. Jenkins. DRUNK AND DISORDERLY Benjamin Edwards, labourer, was summoned for being drunk and disorderly on the high- way at Carywnich on March 8th, was fined 2s. and 7s. 5d. costs. John Thomas, a waggoner and timber hauler, summoned for being drunk and dis- orderly at Newport on March 3rd, was hned rs. od. and 6s. 6d. costs. STRAY ASSES AND HORSES. John Rowlands, a retired mariner, was sum- moned lor allowing two asses to stray on the Highway between Gideon and New Gross on March 24. P.C. Morgan said the defendant had been warned by him on several previous occa- sions, and he had been also previously fined for a similar offence. The Bench inflicted a line of 2s. and 4s. costs. William Marries, farmer, was also summoned for allowing two mares to stray on the high- way in the parish of Newport on March 24. He was lined 2s. and 4s. costs. SQUABBLE BETWEEN NEIGHBOURS. David Lewis was summoned by Martha Powell, Castlemartin, whose husband works on the Goodwick pier, for assaulting her on March tvui. Mr. Tombs appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. Vincent John for the defendant. The evidence showed that this was a neigh- bours' dispute, which had its cause owing to some misunderstandings between the parties on account of their children, and after a long hearing the Bench dismissed the case. AFFILIATION CASES. Annie Owen, a single woman, Penymynydd, Dinas Cross, summoned Thomas Morris, Blaen- waun, LlanychLhwydog, to show cause, etc. Mr. Tombs appeared for the applicant, and Mr. W. J. Jones (Haverfordwest) for the de- fendant.—An order for 2s. a week for fourteen years was made. Annie Davies, a single woman, Ietgoch, Nev- ern, summoned David Jones, Newport, Pern., to show cause, etc. Mr. A. B, W illiam-s appeared for the applicant, and Mr. Tombs, for the defendant. The Bench, after a long hearing, dismissed the Case for want of cor- roborative evidence. Mr. Williams was only instructed on Tues- day morning, and his clients persisted in go ing on with the case, in spite of his having advised them to get further evidence and to apply for an adjournment. MAINTAINING HIS FATHER. William Howell, who works in Glamorgan- shire, was summoned for disobeying an order for maintaining his father, being now in ar- rears to the amount of k2 16s. 6d. Mr. D. W. Lewis gave evidence on behalf of the Guardians, and the defendant was ordered to pay in a month, or go to gaol for fourteen day».

» Fishguard Parish Council. ANUAL MEETING. The annual meeting of the Fishguard Parish Council was held on Tuesday night to ap- point the chairman and vice chairman for the coming year, as well as to select the different committees, and for the issue of a precept. The members present were Messrs. W. J. Vaughan, L. Evans, Capt. Titus Evans, Capt. Acranian, Capt. Symons, Messrs D. Rees, B. T. M. Maurice, D. Morgan, D. Cornack, J. R. Richards, Edwin Davies, C. J. Sloeuin, and the Clerk (Mr. A. J. Hodges). Mr. W. J. Vaughan was elected chairman for next year instead of Capt. Titus Evans, and Mr. L. Evans was elected vice-chairman*. On the motion of Mr. Richards, seconded by Capt. Evans, Messrs, D. Rees and D. Cor- nock were re-elected overseers for the ensuing year. Mr. George Williams was re-eflected sanitary and rate collector at a salary of £ 14. The Lighting Committee was elected as fol- lows Capt. Acranian, Capt. Symons Captain Evans, Messrs. E. Davies, and L. Evans. Fin- ance Committee, Messrs. B. G. Llewhelin, C. J. Slocum, and L Evans. General Purposes Committee, Capts. Symons, Evans, Howells, Acraman, Messrs. D. Morgan and E. Davies. It was proposed on the suggestion of the Clerk to issue a precept for the overseers for a sum of £ 20 to meet the expenses of the ensuing half-year. It was also proposed that power be delegated to the General Purposes Committee to carry out improvements on the F;Iade paths as soon as deemed advisable bv them, and leave them to use their own judgment as to the cost. It was decided o change the day on which the Parish Coun- c-il is to be held back from Friday to the old day-Tuesday-again. With regard to ur- ban powers, no further information had been received by the Clerk as to when the Local Government Board is likely to give its sanc- tion. On the motion of Capt. Evans, sec- onded by Mr. L. Evans, it was decided to write asking the county member, Mr. Owen ( Phillips, to put & question in Parliament referring to the matter. Some discussion# ensued on the applications that had been received from professional entertainers who wanted information with a view to bringing their troupes to Fishguard in summer. The Council agreed to give them every encour- agement to Come if they accepted the condi- tious laid down by the Council. Attention was also drawn to the setting of furze on fire by boys within the district, and it was decided to insert a notice of warning in the local press against this offence.

THE HOLIDAYsVr FISHCUAftD. A FEAST OF MUSIC. From the time the local choirs decided to compete at Pembroke Dock on Easter Monday hardly a night has been free in Fishguard and Goodwick without some kind of cluoral or sing ing practices being held under one leader or another. Besides the two choirs preparing for the caief choral competition at Pembroke Dock, and again at Haverfordwest on Whit-Monday, under the conductorship of Mr. Anthony and Mr. J. Evans, two juvenile choirs have been busy at work, that of Mr. J. W. Canning at Goodwick and of Mr. Nath Evans at Fishguard, the latter of which only decided to compete at Pembroke Dock, while both will probably be heard at their best later at Haverford- west. Besides this Mr. Anthony has had a male voice choir under training. Such was the interest created throughout the district in the progress of all these choirs, and so keen was the public to learn what was their probable chances of success that the Fishguard and Goodwick Choral Society decided to hold a concert at the Temperance Hall, Fishguard on Good Friday night. By an arraugement between Mr. Anthony's choir and Mr. Nath Evans Juvenile Choir their supporters were able to enjoy listening to both on the same occasion, In sacred music both the Church and the Tabernacle Congregational Chapel held strong inducements also on that day to music-loveis throughout the district. Two performances of Stainers famous oratorio The Crucifixion were given at the Parish Church during Holy Week, one oil Wednesday and the other on Good Friday evening. It was inevitable that some of these events should clash with each other though every effort was made to prevent I this as much as possible. Singers in the Church choir had been enrolled from other denomina- tions as well, and the secular choirs were com- posed of many singers who took part in the Congregational festival. The beautiful weather in the morning favoured the in now of visitors to Fishguard. The members of the United Churches Festival Choirs arrived in brakes and other vehicles, as well as on cycles and horse- back, so that large accommodation was neces- sary for them during the day. Wherever one turned groups of enthusiastic musicians weie to be seen in the streets, and the merits of the singing was discussed noon. and evening whenever persons found opportunity to do so. Everyone seemed to belong to one band of singers or the other, till one almost wondered where the congregations and the audiences were to come from. But there was no want of appreciative hearers, as was seen when the different meetings were attended, and when the day commenced with a children's meeting at the Tabernacle Chapel at 10.30 a.m., the prog- nostications of sanguine supporters for a highly successful gymanfa were fully justified SINGING FESTIVAL AT THE TABERNACLE. The choirs of the United Congregational Churches of Newport, Gideon, Fishguard ana Rhosycaerau held three meetings on uoou tii- day at Fishguard where the Congiegational Singing Festival was this year appointed by rotdtion to take place. The conductor was E. Mendwy Davies, Llanelly. The morning meeting, and not the least eaifying or interest- ing of tne three, was exclusively set apart lor the children. There was evidence of great care and labour having been bestowed by the different choir masters on the children to bring the singing up to a high standard of perfection. The chairman in the morning was tne Rev. J. G. Jainea (Rhosycaerau), and in opening tne service the Rev. J. T. Evans (Gideon) read a portion of Sfcripture and prayed. During the morning an address was also given by the Rev. J. u. Symmonda (Fishguaru). ivignt hymns had been selected for this meeting suitable to be rendered by young voices, and consideiable fervour was shown by the choir, who sang them all with great effect. The afternoon meeting began at '6 o'clock, and the Chapel was weli tilled before lhe conductor ascended the pul- pit. The chairman of this meeting was the Rev. J. G. Morris (Newport), and the speakeis were Capt. Rioliards (Dinas), and Mr. J. Evans (Fishguaru), both of whom spoke eulogisticaily of We singing and the latter referred to the dis- advantages under which- the local leaders had often to labour in prepaiing for the gymanfa, and wished to impress upon all singers the value of punctuality in coming to practices. In the evening ttioe was even a larger con- gregation than at either of the previous meet- ings. The cnairinan was the Rev. Moriias Davies (Fishguard), and addresses were given by the Rev. livan Davies (Ll £ nglolfan, Rev J. T. Evans (Gideon), and Mr. E. Anthony (Good wick). Mi. Anthony spoke on congregational singing in general, and showed how it was the duty of all to encourage it, and pointeU out some of the best methods by which it could be improved. The accompanists throughout the day were Mr. T. Perkins, Hendrewen, and Miss itinin.e Ihomas, Goodwick House, Fish guard who deserved the best thanks of ail who were connected with the festival for their ac- complished services. TEMPERANCE HALL CONCERT. Many of the faces that had been seen at the Tabernacle earlier in the day were again noticea later on at the Temperance hall wneie the risliguara and Goodwick Choral oocieties I concert was nela at 8 o'clock. The Hall was hLed te its utmost capacity, and a reauy ex- cellent enteitainmeftt was enjoyed by those present. The chair was taken by Aid. Row- lands, who was very happy in his remarks, and who oy his genial presence contributed not a little towards the pleasure and the success of the evening. The able accompanist was MT. A. J. Hodges (Fishguard). The concert was opened with a pianoforte duett by the Misses Mary and Olive Hughes, and the second item was a solo-" Sound an Alarm"- by Mr. Tom » Morris, who was well received. This was succeeued by a part song, "The Ocean Garden," by the Fishguard Juvenile Choir under the leadership of Mr. Nath Evans. Next came a > song, "O Llefara, Addfwyn lesu,' by Miss ) Thomas and another solo by Mr. Gad Edwards, "Honour and Arms" which Was vociferously en- cored. The Voice Party then renaered j "The Destruction of Gaza," which they had to give twice. My Dream," Mr. Rees lidwards, J followed next, the singer giving the song of The Good Shepherd" as an encore. The Dream of Paradise," which Miss Thomas after- wards sung was also encored, before the choir came on the stage to sing the test piece" 0 Happy Eyes," which they sang in good time, tHe expression and intonation being also good. The next, and last, item on the programme be- fore the chorus by the choir was a song by Miss Lewis, Langloffan, who sang instead of Mr. Morris. The audience was finally delighted by hearing the perfected singing of the choir, so close before the contest of the test choru&, "Lord, Thou alone art God." A vote of thanks moved by the Rev. Dan Daviea and seconded by Mr A. It. Williams (solicitor) was passed to the chairman, who humorously responded, and Mr. Anthony spoke a few words of thanks for the way the concert had been patronised by the public, and expressing their determina- tion that if they failed at Pembroke Dock they would again do their best to Carry o-ff the prize at Haverfordwest. THE II CRUCIFIXION AT THE CHURCH. Cons-uering the short time the choir bad been practising two very Creditable perform- ances of Stainer's "Crucifixion" were given at Fishguard Church, one on Wednesday evening and the other on Good Friday after the evening service. Mjr. T. H. Carey, A.Mus., though labouring under great disadvantage had plenty of opportunity to display his skill as a Con- ductor. He was obliged on the nights of the performances to act as organist, as well as lead the choir, which made his work unusually difficult. A large number attended to hear this performance on Wednesday night, and the general veruiet was that both Conductor and choir had acquitted themselves exceptionally well. The soloists deserved to be compli- mented upon the effctive rendering of their parts, while the singing throughout was neat and excellent. The solo parts were taken by Mr. Gwyn Roberts and Mr. Mansel Lewis j (tenors) and Mr. Morgan Lewis and Mr. J. W. Evans foasses). On Good Friday owing to other events, the attendance was not as large, but the singing was again on the whole very good and everyone present expressed themselves pleased with the prformance from start to finish.

» GOODWICK. 7 Vestry Meeting.—The Easter vestry meeting was held at St, Peter's Church, Goodwick, on Tuesday morning, when a good number of parishioners were present. The vicar, Rev. T. Lewis, appoined Lieut,-Col. Porter as vicar's churchwarden for the year, and Mr. J. C. Bowen was elected people's churchwarden. The sidesmen were re-elected, and the church accounts for the parish of Llanwnda were read as usual.

DINAS. t The members of the Tabernacle Chapel com- menced the "pwne" which they are preparing for the Whitsun Festival on Sunday evening last. Visitors are beginning to arrive in the dis- trict some of whom intend to spend the best part of the Spring and Summer months in the breezy city." The first arrival to be noted ts that of Mrs. Greener, widow of the late Dr. Greener, and family, who now live at Penrhiw. Mr. Davis Lewis, who has fnany friends in "Newport, left the district last Week to join the S. S. Holmslea, of West Hartlepool-, as mate. on which ship he has sailed on several pre- vious trips. i The Desdemona, which has laid stranded in Newport Harbour since February, left oil on Tuesday week for Portmadoc.

PUNCHESTON. Lecture.—Last Friday evening at Bethel C.M. Chapel, the Rev. J G. James, Rhosycaerau, lectured on the "Light side.' Th chairman, Rev. T. Rees, Baptist minister, said that it was very interesting, full of philosophy and true Christian teaching and well delivered. The attendance was good, and all delighted with the lecture. Next Friday afternoon our annual Sunday School tea and literary meeting will take place. The preparations axe well in hand, and all are looking forward, as usual, for a treat.

CARNHEDREN. Council School Managers. At an ordinary meeting of Council School managers at Cam- hedyn, letters were read from the Local Edu- cation Authority approving the managers' ac tion in regard to the irregula attendance of pupil teachers. It was resolved that the St. Davids school be painted during the raid- summer holidays, and that the Authority be notified of this intention. The attendances at the various schools were given by the Attendance Officer as follows r St. Davids Mixed, average. 88.1; percentage, 75.7: St. Davids Infants, 37.6, 78.3; Solva, 119, 79.5; Camhedyn, 57.5. 85.5; average percentasro tor group, 80. The attendance was consider! poor, and the supposed cause was the cold weather. The schools will re-open on April 23rd.

NEWPORT EISTEDDFOD. G.eat interest had been manifested for weeks past in the choirs that were training to com pete at the Easter eisteddfod at Newport. The contest was very keen oil Monday last in ail the chief choral events, while as regaids the rest of the eisteddfod a fair unmber of entries had been received for most of the j-ubjects Oil the programme. The eisteddfod .vas Held in connection with Bethlehem Baptist Chapel, and me proceeds weut tow aids (he Chapei fund. The first meeting commented at two o'clock in the afternoon, and the secotui meet- ing at six. The president of the arte; noon meeting was Mr. G. B. Bowen, Llwyngwair, who in his address .4polic of the edrc.nional value of the eisteddfod, and its hold upon ihe Welsh people. The president in the evening was Capt. E. Davies, Mor-awel, who made a humorous speech, though hi, application of nautical terms to the business in hand, created much amusement among me audience. The conductor throughout the day was the Rev. D. J. Evans, A.T.S., who very abLy performed his duties. The adjudicators were: ringing. Mr. Meudwy Davies, Llanelly; literature, etc., Mr. J. Brynach Davies, LIanfyrnach; prize: bags, Mrs. Evans, Fountain House, and Mrs. Phillips, the Rectory; stockings, Mrs. Dr. Havard, and Mrs. Morris, Penbont; drawing and handwriting, lr. E. Thomas, College School, Cardigan; walking stick, Capt. W. Davies, Mor-awel, and Mr. Marsden, Ffynpn- ddofn. The accompanist was Miss Sissie James, Bank House, Newport, and the secretary of the eisteddfod was Mr. T. Burwyn Reynolds, Cl. School, and the treasurer, Mr. Jas. Morgan, West-street. The eisteddfod song was sung in the evening by Mr. Felix, Bridge House. The chief choral competition, the first on the pro- gramme, was one of the last to take place in the evening meeting. The two choirs com- peting were both from Newport, one being led I by Mr, D. Morgan and the other by Mr. J. Hughes. The test piece was Ffarwel i ti ¡ Gymru Fad" (Dr. Parry), and the prize was j £ 2 2s. The adjudicator said that the singing J of both choir was extremely good. He con- sidered that the first choir which sang was the best, and the prize was accordingly awarded to Mr. J. Hughes' choir. In the competition for choirs out of one congregation, two choirs sang, and the prize was won by Ebenezer choir, conducted by Mr. Benjamin Williams. In male voice competition only one choir came forward, that conducted by Mr. Felix, and the adjudicators said that they far more than de- served the prize of £1, which was awarded them. There was also only one ladies choir, likewise conducted by Mr. Felix, and the ad judicator said they deserved a prize of Z5, at least, instead of the one of 9,1 they received. Two children's choirs competed in "Awn i Ganaan." The Bethlehem choir, conducted by Mr. James James, proved successful, and a medal was awarded to the conductor in addi- tion to the prize of 15s. Only one party tried in the quartette competition, that led by Mr. Benjamin Williams, to which the prize was awarded. There were no competitors for trio, and only one for the duett, Messrs George and George, of Ffynoncoranau and Bwlclimelyn, i who received the prize. There were two com petitors for soprano solo, and Miss M. James, ■ West Terrace, was the winner. The tenor solo drew four competitors; the best was Mr. Titus James, Newport, There, were also competitors in the bass solo, the best being Mr. George, | Ffynoncoranau. Four tried the solo coinpeti tion for girils under 15, which was won by Miss j Bessie Cardigan. Two competitors i came on the stage in the solo competition for boys under 15 years of age; the winner being Master Willie Hogan, Newport. In the solo j for boys or girls undr 15 the winner was Miss Margaret Thomas, Renfeidir-uchaf. Piano- J forte solo (two competitors), 1st prize, Miss Lilian Davies; 2nd prize. Miss Elsie Hoskins. t Poetry, subject "Y Gweddnewidiad," not under lines; out of several competitors the best was Disgybl Arall," who did not respond te his name when called. Evglyn, subject "Gweinidiog Bethlehem, eleven competitors, prize divided between Mr. George, Ffynoncor-

» j Good Friday at Vachelich Good Friday was observed as nna.1 with tile Methodist friends ftt the above place. At 2 «'cloek the meeting was presided over by the pastor (Rev. Richard Williaml), and the follow- ing programme was gone through :-Hynin, Dii-gla-er wlad yr hpdd," The Choir recitation. Prftlm 28, Margatet, John prayei, Jlev. H, Williams recitation, "Han a niedl," Margaret John recitation, 11 Profiad plentyn wrth farw," Mary Evans; recitation, "Enw'r lesu," Albert Lawrence; hymn, I- Yn y man," The Choir: recitation, 11 Y gareg filltir gyntaf," Anna Evans recitation, "Os w, t am enill Coron," Johnny Price; rccitation, "Gweddi plentyn," Willie Martin; recitation, Donald Watts Williams; i recitation, "Midd'weda nghwyn wrth De, ii w, [ David Reynish hyitin, 11 Wrth y groes," The Choir recitation, 0; Khodd Mam," Sunday (School scholars; hymn, "Yr Addewid," The Choir. After this meeting, tea was prepared, the following ladies superintending:—Mrs and Mis« James, Llandrndimt Atra T. H. Jenkins, i London Alto Evans, Llannngar Mm Watt* William*; Mrs Maitin, Penpant Miss Ellun Jones, Airs Levi John, Mrs Lizzie John, &c. The hchoolroom was nicety decorated for the ('ccasion. The evening meeting commenced at [ 6 30, and erery available room in the hailding was oceupied. The following was the pro- "rnmm. :-Hymn, Tr Addewid," Th* Choir recitation, Psalm 24, Mrs Maitin, Perilwalit prayer, Rev R. Williams; eoo, Saiah Ann [ Griffiths, j)",ryd hymn, Cariad Un" Tlie Choir; dnet, Margaret John and Ann Evans it-citation, *,Asieryzi bach," Sarah Ann Griffith* j dnet, Annie Martin and Hannah John 01(1, Rev Richard Williams; recitation, "Tjdi dy hnn a'i dygi," Margt. John recitation, Y porth agored," Willie Martin; ncitation ] "Cyfaill plant bychain," Ann Evans; solo, Hen ffon fy nain/' Mr D. Preeee recitation, u Syniad plentyn bach," Mary Evans; olo, Donald Watts Willianm recitation, M r Eben- ezer Preeee; glee, "Y Gwanwvn," Choir; dnet, Tyn am y Ian," Messrs Thos. Mnrtin and Thos. Griffiths; recitation, Rev. It. Williama; recitation, Ruth MartinGlee, Gogonianr Gwalia Anwyl," Choir; trio, Messrs Preeee and Martin; recitation, Donald Watts William* hymn, Awn ynSmlaen," Choir; Questions from "Yr Hyfforddwr," Sunday Sch«»o| echol- ars. The meetings throughout N%-Pre sue ceg.-fnl-the best yet held at Vachelich. The singing, nnder the baton of Mr Tholl. Martin, was decidedly good, and reflected great credit" npon the conductor, who bad evidently worked hard to train the choir into such a state of I efficiency. Everything passed off without a hitch, and we compliment those in charge npon organising soch a good meeting. The best order prevailed throughout, and every attention was given, thus showing that the andience thoroughly appreciated the different items that were gone throngh. The respected pastor of the- church (Rev Itichard \N illiams) presided thronyh^ out in a very hapi-y manner. The acrmnpanis for the day was Mr Watts William*. Adure.es were delivered hy MejllJOr Watts Williams, H. W. Evans, Solva; and W. R. Evans, JJannngar. Dnring the day then? wa« a presentation of Two books (given by the SUlldlty School) to Miss Ellen Jones, Elandrndioti, for proficiency and j attendance during the year. The books were j The Pilgrim'" Progress" and a copy of the j Bible. Miss Jones had not been absent once from school during the yrar. A hook as second prize was also given to Mi«* Hannah John, Llandrudion. We would Highest that other Sunday Schools should do likewise, as the pre- situation of these small lewards wnuld undoubt- edly be the means of iiierea,.irj;, the attendance and creating mort: interest ill Sniiday School work.

PORTHGAIN. The "Guardian" can now be obtained of Mrs. D. Harries (The Shop), who has been ap- pointed agent for the paper. The exports from the port during tire past fortnight have been heavy, as will be seen by the following vessels which have left with cargoes of bricks and granite:—Steamers Norseman, Teal, and St. Seiriol; ketches Bessie, Regina, Clara, Mary Jane Lewis, Eliza. beth, and Topaz. Several vessels are being j loaded this week again, which goes to show that the trade is pretty brisk at present. Mt. Tom Bowen, the engineer and foreman of the brick works, is erecting the large gran- ite crusher (Baxter's patent improved knapping motion, 24 by 15), which has lately been pur- chased by the Granite Company. It is ex- j pected to he ready in about a month's time.

ST. DAVIDS NEWS The Councii School will re-open on Mouday next. Much damage has been done on Ramsey Island by the firing of the go. ::e. The Rev. Canon W. William-, B.l>„, vkar < of Jeflreyston, is the canon in residence iof tfie ensuing three months. Duiiog lloiy week he has been giving stirring addiesses oil lie six-fold trial of Christ. # Nearly half of the citizens ran down to Wellheld on Thuisday evening, when it ,a< rumoured the house was on fire. We } ate {{.eased to state no serious damage was done. The wreck of the Christine wa.- sold by aue- tion on Wednesday, April 11th, by Mr. W. H. Jones, Mi. L. R. Owen being unable to be present owing to illness. We arc j-eased to :ay Mr. Owen is recovering, and will be soon at his work again. j ——.—— J During the last week three beehives belong- ing to Mr. T. B, Rhys, Menevia" boarding house, have been wilfully knocked over, and from one of them nearly all the comb was j stolen. Those guilty of the crime deserve a birching. Temperance Meeting.—On Tuesday even Temperance Meeting.—On Tuesday even f ing next the last temperance meeting of the session will be held in the Tabernacle School, when an excellent programme will be gone through. Mr. T. J. Davies, Penberrv, will preside. -¡¡. j Easter Sunday.—The pulpit, lectern, choir seats, altar rail, and altar in the Caihedral were decorated with bur)ct\e$of primroses, ¡ which gave a very picturesque appearance to the building. The Dan, preached a very praciical sermon. The. Lord Bishop of St. Davids was present at the service. Good Fritiay.-A very beautiful musical ser- j vice was held in the Cathedral on Good Fri- | day evening at 7.15, with an address by the Dean. The choir boys sang the anthem, "Turn lhy face from my sins," exceedingly well. Selections from "The Crucifixion" were sung by the Rev. Biggerton ETans and Rev. G. x*. Gabriel, viz, the bass recitative, tenor solo, and tenor and bass duet, "Jesus said f 'ratiier forgive them, etc. Mr. Morris followed with an organ solo, ♦ Ebenezer Chapel.—Last Sunday the pulpit of tins chapel was occupied morn- ing and evening by the Rev. James Johns, Ci wys, near Swansea, who delivered two ex- ¡ ce lie lit sermons to large congregations. On Monday evening ihe same minister occupied the cna.i at a special meeting of the church; tor the purpose of electing an organist and cnoir leader. Mr. E. J. Martin, Xrehenliiw, proposed, and Mr. Thomas Thomas, London nouse, seconded, that Mr. John Owen, Gwryd Hach, be appointed. This was carried unani- mously. i¡. Lectures on Horticulture.- We are pleased to tind that the Education Committee nas ar- ranged tor Mi. J. L. Kickard to pay another visit to our city. The lectures will com- nicii i Monday, Apiil 30th, at 8, in the Council ochool, St. Davids, and continue ior the next tour nights. Programme ^Mon- day, "Vegetables ior all the year"; Tuesday, "management of fruit trees"; Wednesday, "Strawberries and bush fruits"; Thursday, "Roses and Flowers": Friday, Bee-keep ing." The chanr will be taken by different gentlemen in tlae district each evening. ka-riage.-Oxi Easter Monday at the Catlie dial, Mr. David Richards, of terndale, was t united in the bonds of matrimony to Martha Rowlands, daughter of Mr. Thomas Rowlands, gardener. The nuptial knot was tied u3 the Rev. D. J. Jones, vicar. Showers of confetti and rice greeted the wedding party on leaving. The best man was the biidu groom's brother The bride received seveial useful and valuable presents We wish the couple every happiness and prosperity County School.—An ordinary meeting of local governors was held on wt.ne.-day. There were present the Very Rev. Dean Snioi., chairman.; Messrs. J. H. Griffiths, C.(" A. David, S. J. W. Watts Wiliiains, D.C. Mrs. Hicks Davies, Mrs. Owen Williams, Mr. Thomas, Headmaster, and the Clerk. Letters were read from the C. W.B. re grants, and from the Board of Education, enclosing a sealed copy of the new scheme for Beynon's charity; fiom the local, governors of the Fish- guard County School concerning joint action •j as to scheme. It was resolved that the Clerk reply to the latter, approving of the j principle of joint action as suggested as a last resource, hut that at present it was rie- i sirable to defer any action, as it was under stood that something will be done very soon to assist the necessitous schools. The sketch plans submitted by Mr. Hugh J. P. Thomas, architect, Haverfordwest, lor larger accomino- j dation by addition of class-room, and a cook- ery and workshop, were considered, and J appiovcd as far as the local governors were concerned, and it was decided to ask the architect to furnish specifications. Atten j tion was drawn to the irregular attendance of some of the pupils in school; also to some of them being out after eight o'clock. It i was resolved that the Clerk-rvrite to the par- I ents asking their attention to these inegnl.ui- ties, and to those who hare pupils siayiiig 1 j with them in lodging houses. It was also decided that arrangements be made to con- vey candidates for the P.T. examination to •J Haveifordwest in May at a reasonable rate. j The school will re-open on Monday, April 50th. ———— < Bank Holiday Social, Tea, and Concert. A goodly number of the people of St. Davids celebrated the Easter Monday holiday in plea- j sant social fashion at a tea and Band of < Hope entertainment held in the National School. The proceeds of both meetings were devoted to the furtherance of inissionaiy work j among the heathen. Among the guests we 1 j were specially glad to welcome the Bishop, i Dr. Owen, who is taking a short rest heie. i Tea was on the table from 4 to 6.30, so there was no delay or overcrowding. A stall at one end of the room held a variety of use ful and fancy articles, and a fine show of | cinerarias, the sale of which brought in a substantial addition to the fund. At 7.30 the room was jeady for the entertainment given by a section of the Band of Hope, who. to the number of 106, have met week by week regularly throughout the winter under the guidance of the vicar and Mrs. D. J. Jones. Mr. and Mrs. Jones were also entirely respon- sible for the concert, and must feel richly rewarded for the trouble they have taken. Where all did so well, it would be invidious to single out any for special commendation, but a word of praise must be given to the exquisite singing of the choir The tone war uniformly sweet and pure, and what is far more difficult to obtain, the expression was perfect and every word clearly audible. It [ is hardly possible to imagine any better chil dren's singing than that heard in "Father. dear Father." The action songs, viz., "Scarf driu," by pretty little girls, "Stilt song," and Head and heels," by the boys, of course took capitally; the children knew words and i actioh perfectly, seemed to enter into the ¡ spirit of the songs, and to put grace and J, fun iuto voices as well as gestuies. The f dialogues, especially those by boys, and not 1 ably The temperance doctor," have brought J' to light quite unexpected dramatic talent. These, like the action songs, were peremp- j torily redeinanded. The recitations were numerous, but mostly short and unhagkneyed (e.g., "The bell beneath the sea"). Even though some of the little girls could not make their voices travel quite to the end of the room, they looked so charming that the words were not greatly missed. From a similar entertainment last year we knew what a treat was in store for us in Haydn'S "Toy Symphony," sung and performed by some of the Cathedral choir boys. It went capitally, with the sweetness and vigour of spring it- self. Though there was plenty of fun all through, and laughter sounded frequently and heartily, the keynote of the entertain ment was serious, and should act as a power- ful incentive to temperance work. If a word of kindly criticism may be allowed on so excellent a concert, it would be that the programme was rather lengthy for such young performers, and that, in a children's concert, it is just as well to refuse encores.

LLANRHIAN A postal telegraph line has been erected be tween the Post Office at Solva and Llanrlii in and will be opened for messages next week.

REHOBOTH. The restoration and renovation of the Con- gregational Chapel at the above place is Hear- ing completion, andt he re opening services will be held in the early part of next month, when some of the finest preachers of ihe denomination are expected to take part in the ceremony. Further particulars will appear.

HAVERFORDWEST GRAMMAR SCHOOL. OLD BOYS GATHRRIMC. PHESEXTATION To LATE HEADMASTER. ft" On Thursday there wa.- a gathling uf (rid boys at the Haverfordwest Grammar School to say good-bye to the late headmaster, Mr. J. S. Tombs, and to show their grateful recognition of his services for nearly 19 yeais- by .making him a presentation. The movement wa." set afoot by a ÎtiJ\f, of the old boys when they learned that -Al i- Tombs was resigning his charge, and a com j- mittee, with Mr. A. M. P. Meares, and M. H. H. D. Williams, as lion, secretaries, took the j hieps which resulted in Thursday's gatheiipg. Among those present were ir Owen St/om iield. Mr. James Thomas, J.P., Mr. If. i. P. W ij- liams. Dr. and Mrs. Greenish, 31 r. \V. J. | Roberts, M.A. (University College, Cardmi. Mr. R. v»ulams, B.A. (Oxon;, Mr. R. I), f.owie.s (rows clerk, Pembroke*, Mr. V. M. Turnbull ex-second master), the two lion, secretaries and a numbr of the old boys. The presentation consisted of an illuminated album, containing the names of 126 "old boy" subscribers. The text of the address was as follows "The undersigned old boys of the Haver lordwest Grammar School desire, on your leaving the town after over 18 years' service, to express our high appreciation of your important and valuable service in the cause of education as headmaster of the above school; and beg your acceptance of this ad- dress, together with the accompanying purse of gold, volumes of Plato and Lucretius, and a pair of silver candlesticks, as tokens of our e8teem and gratitude for the labour and attention given to us. With every good wish following you in your new sphere of work, we are," etc. Then followed the signatures. Mr. Mears opened the proceedings with an account of the preliminary steps which had led up to that gathering; and then called on Mr. R. D. Lowless to make the presentation. fr. Lovvless said he appreciated the com- pliment which had been paid him in asking him to make the presentation. His desire to express his esteem and gratitude to Mr. Tombs was his best excuse for standing there as the representative of the old boys. During Mr. Tombs' early connection with the Haver fordwest Grammar School, it made progress by leaps and bounds, and had it not been for the increase in the number of the county schools brought about by the Intermediate Education Act, it would have become one of the most important schools in Wales. Not- withstanding the disadvantages they had had to labour under, the school had not suffered in reputation; and when he recalled the boys who had gone from that school, and had made their mark in the world (some of whom wen ? present that dayt, it made one leel proud of having belonged to the school. (Applause. P He ever regarded ir. Tombs as an ideal head master; he had all the qualities which ap pealed to boys. A fine athlete, a splendid cricReter, a good footballer, and an oarsman, he was an athlete in every sense of the word. (Applause.) Greek, Latin, and other learned subjects were the merest child's play to him. Above all, the boys knew they had in him a just master—(applause^—and the boys rt- spected him more because they loved him than because they feared him. In handing over the presents, Mr. Lowless said that among the 125 subscribers were many who had attained to positions of dignity, who were an honour to the school, and he be- lieved there were others who would yet add to its prestige by rising to positions of distinction; and he hoped there would be none of his old scholars who would exer soil • their names, or the name of the School by any act of dishonour. He hoped all .would follow the high example and precept of their headmaster, and each strive to lea i tire world lietter than he found it (Ap- plause.) In bidding their headmaster fare- well, they all earnestly hoped lie would find in nis new sphere of labour, wealth, long life, and happiness. (Applause.) Air. H. Williams and Yr. W. J. Roberts, iwo old scholars, followed with brief appie cialive addresses. h. Tombs in replying, said he was gratified to find that the names of a large proportion j 11 the boys who had passed through his hands, about one-fourth were enrolled in the allium. He referred to the Vicissitudes through which the school had passed. They had had as many as 126 pupils, and had been as low a: 42. They now numbered 67, and had been steadily creeping up for the last two ov e, three years. lie next referred to t h* many valuable gifts which had been given to the school, while he was headmaster, by Ih. Henry Owen, who well deserved the name they sometimes gave him of "Our third father." and other donors. He had always steadiiy opposed, and hope! they would, the sub stitution of the new name of County School for the older one of Grammar School. He had even gone so far as to inform s high educational authority that leiters would not he received unless they were propt-riy ad dressed. He thanked the subscribers very heartily for the presentation just made to him, and wished them all good bye. Mr. R. T. P. Williams, the chairman of 1h Governors, said Mr. Tombs was leaving the school with the full confidence of the Govern- ors-, and carried with him their best wishes for his futuie prosperity. lie might hI proud of his old pupils, many of whom had achieved honours and distinction. Sir Owen Scourfield said he was not only | one ol" the Governors of the school, but his j family had been associate*! with the Haver- fordwest Grammar School for many genera, tion?. In the middle of the l&tli centurv. j his great great grandfather was hcadmasier of j the school: and a! various times repr. f>ni.i tives of his family received instruction 11,0< One or two of his uncles were in ihe school, under the it-on itile of the Rev. M. James. 60 or 70 years ago. Tho school was very different in those day-to what it was now when it had passed into a pi-ove, b. { "How well the Grammar School boys ai( lo,)Izirlg! The opening of so many inu-, medLite sclltlols in the county had somewhat prejudiced its success but he was sine those who sent their boys to the Haverford- west Grammar School in County Schools, had no reason to iegret their j vise choice. Ile wished Air. Toint). kli. sperity and sucress in his new enterp;i,-e. h. James Thomas also spoke as one of I hI; Governors, and also an old hoy. and said how pleased he was to see honour paid to M-. Tombs. Mr. Tomb*, having a second time responded, the gathering terminated.

+ AN ECCENTRICS BANK. A shabbily-dressed man. tieeri loitering in what a policeman regarded (is a suspicious n anaer in front of a house at Clapliam early iu the morning, was arrested. To their astonish- ment, the officials who searched the niiri ai the police-station discovered ;L30--all in silver ex- cept one sovereign—stitched up in different parts of his greasy, threadbare coat, as well a* a lot of cigar-ends and miscellaneous rubbish. When the prisoner—Charles Cope, giving a Salvation Army shelter as his address—-wis -> taken before the Westhiinster magistrate o 1 Monday as a suspect. Mr*. Brand, a ladv 1 iviii at Northside, Claphain-common, attended the j court to state that she bad known Cope nine or ten years liS a harmless eccentric person, who hoarded his money. At one time, File added, lie kept his savings hidden away in a roof. but latterly he had taken to sewing them into his Z5 clothes. Cope was known tq) miant ladies as a most industrious man, thoroughly honest and honourable. He worked as 11 jobbing gardener, and cleaned dogs and bicycle*.

i Mr. Jay Gould, the court t<M,„js champion of the Fiu'l.d te.s. has sailed tor England, where he will plnv a^iii-t flu- most prominent ilritish I Invert Mr. Gould, who is onlv 17. won the championship by decisively defeating the holder, Mr. ( hnrlcs Sards. Commander Eva Bootlt is ill at New York with peritonitis brought on by overwork. She is pro- gressing satisfactorily. A burglar jprho entered a flat in Paris vvas light- ing a Ian p vh. n it ( xjil. ded. ;(„d lie was so badlv burned that he had to be taken to ho-.pital. An Englishman has te.itieste(i tile Moscow municipal authorities to him one of the elec- tion urns used in the recent Dion# elections as ji keepsake of the fir-* political elections which have tal;en p'ace in Russia. Matthias F. Crowley and .,olm W. Tavlor. Mormon apostles at Sail i ake City, accused of pclypnniy. have been deposed bv orde- of the presidency after a Two prisoners who working <i, ,<Mlv in the prison of Santomi. Sj ;v; were shot dead by a sentinel who suddenly went mad. lie mis(i wounded Rve prison ^officials before he could be overcome. A White-paper issued by the Board of Trade shows that the growth in the Vail I" "If liritisli (Iiii-iilg tilv last five has Iwvn greater ti an the published figurex ii dicate. Champagne shipper* have been asked to stop th- practice of bribing hotel waiters to push par- ticular brands of vintages. A rescue at sea was made visible It, mirage to a tessel more than 2U mile- distant.

TANDINC JOINT COMMITTEE. A meeting of the Standing Joint Commit if e of the County was held on the lotli At, the Shire Hall, HaverfordwesT. There were pre- sent Mr. X. A. Koch (-(haÜ'n¡¡Ul, Mi. Tr- Howell Wallers, Mr. J. C. York*, Mr. T. Lletvellin (Haythogi. Mi. C. F. Egerton Allen, Air. Thomas. Air. E. Robinson. Mr. A. W. Massy. Mr. C. Matliias, Mi. E-. H. Jauie- Mr. J. Howard tjriiniiits. The Chief Constable uioie mpolwgisiug for his inevitable absence that day in consequence ni having wet with a tierious liecidertz ow Monday, the 2nd inst.. since when he had been confined to his room. The Chairniafi: I am sure *•« '-1' all ei- iremely sorry for'ihe accident. PLANS. The Clerk said 1htl plan* 101 the tew poke siaiiou a: Hakin were lorwarded to the Local Gov t rumeiit Board with all application to borrow £ 850. An inspector visiied Hakin. on March 1st, and he (itit clerki received a letter r from the Local (Jove nnient Board sanctioning the oan on March Jth. With respect, to the alterations at ihe Se-sions-hous*, Milford, a j conveyance of the land had been completed, and -auction had been given to borrow £ 100.' A.- regards the Session-house at Narberth. Deputy Chief Constable James put in a report pointing our certain defecis. It was resohed III leave this to .Mr. Buckby. Mr. Brewer and f the Surveyor. The thief Constable presented his report, per- Deputy Chief Constable James. The number of indictable offences was 39, for committing which 21 persons were arrested, and proceeded against by summons. This showed an increase of 8 upon the corresponding quarter iasf year. The ntunher proceeded against for other oftences was 386, all increase of 7tJ on la"1 year's numbers. The charges against 16 were withdrawn. 26 dismissed, 46 ordered to pay costs, and 302 convicted. Of the falter number 16 were imprisoned, 235 fined, and one school attendance order was made. In a schedule appended the Chief Constable described the principal variations from last year's figures as follows: Indictable ofieiiecs-siinpi-e larceHy. increase. 7; no-n indictable offences-—<omrnc>"»t assault, increase 17; elementary education, im- crease 15; strays and obstruction, increase M: county bye-laws, increase 11: drunkenness, de- crease 28. FISHGUARD SESSIONS ROCE. The Clerk reported that jn Consequence of r. failure to agree upon the rent of the Fishguaid Market house, which was used as a Seswom- house for ttie Cemmaes Division, they re- ceived notice to quit, which expired at Christ- mas. He wrote to the Clerk to ask if the sezisiohs could be held there next Thursday, and he had a letter from the Justices' Clerk, staling that the magistrates had to d a deputa- tion ihat had waited upon them that they wer quite satisfied with the accommodation, and t Il ) bought a higher rent should be para, having regard to the whole of the circumstances and the convenience h was to have it tiiere. The rent paid now was Jtj4 per year. Mr Robinson asked if Mr. Yorke had any- thing to say on the matter? Mr. Yorke; 1 do not wast to say anything^ I am a shareholder in the company. The Clerk, replying tu questions,'said some- time? the inagistiates sat Mr a long tim*, Irotit 12 ro 3 or 4 o'clock in The afternoon. TheN, had a long sitting last Monday. Supt. James: Yes at an occasional (uuH; when a man was committed for trial. The Clerk said he had a letter lrOIA the. Clerk to the proprietors of the Market koute asking for a-j-ent of a per annuna. The Chairman asked 11 any ol the wiagjs- trates of the Ceinmae-s division were there. Mr. Yorne :Yes. 1 am, but 1 do ne! want to speak as I am a iarge shareholder. Amsv«i- ing the Chairman Mr. Yorke said the Cemfciaes Bench sat at Eglwyswrw, Newport, and Fish- guard. He lielieved they paid t: per year at Newport. Mr. Robinson didi-rt think it was go Much. At Newchapel, where they had 12 sittings, they ouly paid E5. 1 was in a roum adjoining a public house. £ 2^r" ^aT11*s believed' Eglwyswrw tta«' Mr. Robinson moved that thev offer CC-at- Fishguard. Mr. Egerfoh Allen suggested that ther should ask the -Cemmaes magistrates if they could find a room at a cheaper late. •Nr E. R. James Oid not think there- wai auo her lullmb-e joorn at Fishguard. The Clerk said there Was a meeting et the (eulIII,H'S "Ia^,ra!e* on 11.1. l'th, aiwi sowe- day ,0 !*al *r-Tork" said if they used th. roM, befoie • agreement Was made they would have t* at 1 tl. rate of per aJUJ.UK1. It was finally resolved to ask pemiissio* te use the room on 17th, to ma*, a* •fter for UOf' aooePted fo f'T arid afrange tor aantiier room.

BROAD BA YEN. Ml. David Jenkins. Bank House, has been appointed by the Board of Trade, officer chaige oi the Life Sating Apparatus. toast Cuard Station Closed. — t- Guard Station which lias existed it, thi« vilia'o-* and in Little. Haven tor than 38 ve-ar; kd- >een closed, and all the mefl it- moved 10 strengthen other stations. l. Government. Stores, consisting of 1 Komplete,, 1 18 foot boat, a quanntv or^rni- lure, etc., are advertised to be sold im giie Ift tenders ior which we:e received up to last Saturday. 1 «- fI iu^h^n1-^1'1^ c ha«. ju be. n .lit, recini. nr oi a beantun, i.j; ■„]*. »la f"01) ffce Royal National Lnel^ai i •■on as a uhghf rhe toui^it:^ pieciation or his lairhful serxi'^ 11 year as hon. soc-efarv of the J t'.anch Or t 11 gi-a. i s kind, j it ii i iasc,j>.>o»,. 1 rm (i ji, it peat ca -• on ..hid.. MI. j,; monogram. Acc «npanting th s Ufe!lv] 1'1"8. a letter ot tnank* k, )A.. all the eaI. a-ici t.onhit lie tiifiv)q iJm the interests; <„ ,,>* I^nmrion fh >< 111 hO: >d. -to fr fI « oncert.- 011 Ili., e ening* <.f Goyd 1-t id a- our cnoir gave a concert, consisting ef ot sac red inns., Th. to ilie stormy weah> ««• no, hu, meeting u, cha.-aM,. ,d by a spi/itu*! an;1 J !t i^id ;iiii,. e.ssion ,he "Hi' :"o,« present. jt. a V ,)l€ •'ouac men bro-ughi so large a sha;e i, the t.enings x-orK, ,nd acquitting theim-ir*. so well. As pan ,.ong« thev ?ang ;lie itiettie," "I v%-jll all 'Li Redrew." Iwo quanette* v.ere excellently r.atHieH *»> of tne parties being led bv Miv* Alice T> appreciated item- OE the r* a,.sol° Airs. illiams. "Thev X ,an.<1 tb« recitation, -Inasmuch." In<* Jorie:t- I>uiing ere* Jnc ihe cho.r. under the leadership «f v.. Geo. Williams, sang three c-hoiu.-es, "O Von .dbviath Eve. Nor must the part takes 1 >> the children lie lorgotten. As a choir tlit4 In tie ones sang beautifully the He krlU'" to Him now." A duet as fil-eu by Misses Frances and .at}.. J>av]fS. and ano h"y little lid, Ldh Will-'am sallg "Tell me the storv of Jesus" Much [ value I assistance at the harmonium was giv-e* bj. .1 ¡,- La II Brock, who lias ihjv, coninjp.ycc^ to play ai our Sundav service. Mr G*ifnw Da\ ies, B.A.. who presided,' bega^ the by reading and piayei, and Ure evening «?■ t;rtauimerit b.nught to -a close be th* singing of t-ie Doxoiogy. J- Sudden D a h—It is with considerable'le*;ft tli a' we chronicle th* smJen death of Mi: Elizjiieth Davies, Ilea, I)e- iz)e; t. Bioad JTa\eii~ The dec. a-or. laoy had beer; in the enjoymesl oi h-r usual health, indeed 101 the f: previous to her death she was oriusr.ar»v active. On Sunday e-.ening she drove to ScovesWi. the residence of Mrs. Davies. her si-ter-in law, and on Monday she visited her relaiivcs in Pembolce Dock. returning home on TVedpt^- day afternoon. On Thursday morning she (nm- plained a little, and decided to remain if) bed- As she Ulu not srerw to Let letter. Dr. Bris- stocke was sent for. On Friday mornmg however, she lost her povkel- of speech, and see'ii-u to be oaly partly conscious. the d c oi came again on h, second ri ii. be r-ar very mu-li surprised at the great change that had taken placo. and a'l could sec that w-ac sinking fast. The end came at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon, '"ite funeral took plice on Wednesday leivjng- B oad Haven at 10 4 o I aw ha 1 n. the family buiial pi a- e. Vj Davies waj always yarJy u, heTp ?hn « in want, and a especially wjil^us t., trn<?i v •■s i tan e in time of si kr,e She yw- R 'n1 member o« the <"huvch of Enyla-i'L and i" I oli ir« a s a-mch Con 3:1

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