The Pembroke County Guardian and Cardigan Reporter

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» THE EDUCATION BILL. Mr. John Morley, Secretary for India, was on Friday night the principal guest at a dinner of the Eighty Club, of which he is president, at the Hotel Cecil. Mr. Birrell, M.P., occupied the chair. Responding to the toast of his health, Mr. Morley said the Liberal party was to-day in a stronger position than it had previously occupied within liis incmcry. With reference to the rise of the Labour party, it was an utter error to suppose that an English workman was different in Lie foundations 01 hiu character, and in his interest in the affairs of ins country, from any other class of Englisiunau. lie urged his hearers not tu be afi-z,.d of democracy, and not to run a way from it. One (If L." paltriest, things he had seen in his ratiier long r a/iiamentary experience was the action of ti.e men and the party who m ule the war in aouth .-unca. Tney had d: ne ail in their power to HHÙ l the task of Lord Eigin a disherit as tliey c< nld. As to Lie E'lc.,fif\1 13111. it was f". ,1".¡ on the priucil le to wjiieh they were sworn during the election—that wnere L.lo,u vva; o.e. of public fuprL; ther-* mivsv ju id ecutrel. 'i he Goveri.iiicui do).1; ih«. ir be:.t to meet and satisfy the o ii&eie.uiuus s«.ru|.les a<)d djiuawls of the non-Prt-tostant tuim rity. He ct ntended that the action .ch wis o"j' taken by th, ae who objected t, H. i was 1 wvri: religion. He believed j a 11 c t.. try wore getting sic ai d weary of 1..i:; feti oelween Church m d c..a; el. The Bishop ti fcouthw.ir!<, i:l i letter to his rural d. s. ssya tLat tlleJLl ))'- ,;cd a thrill of indigo :i 11 larou. '1 {he .) v u -rcj of Eng- land. and eaJLug ("t a raj ce i'ro..i w.-urefi- men whien i u> •_> I .H U 1 stile observations are by the p if Chiches- ter, and the l>:sh< <> (f Her i I a e ■ ;< f his diocese to avoid t.d.ing ] art in the sweeping, uncompromising, aijd ivei.iv.jh3 opp>. jitiuii tv the whfle Hi 1 which haa.beeu stirred UI" Mr. Cii in a I r'er to C. W. Clarke, cli-i'r, i i f i ;ue., < IH i tea Work- men's Council, sa; s it is e i ( that the Unionist party is goirjr to opprse the Bill. He has always been <f opinion that the question could only be dealt with either by the disestab- lishment cf secular education or by the Stavo recognition of denominational instruction, ai.i personally lie is in favour of the former iit.-rna- iii,. General Booth, interviewed at Eastbourne oft the Education Bill, said:—"I like to edujoitu my Salvation Army children in the Salvat^n Army religion, and if I pay for it I s'Vpoi'* I sMi do so. If other people pay for it 1 I chall have to do the best I can ro.* tl:em. Educate the father and the mother and tnty will educate the children."

THE PRINCE'S HOMECOMING. On Tueodiay the Prince and Princess of Wales drove to the cork woodw at Gibraltar, which lit this time of the year look their best. The party lunched under the trees, and afterwards pro- ceeded to Algeciras in a special train, placed at their disposal by Mr. Morrison, general manager of the railway, who showed the Prince and PrinCer56 round the Hotel Reina Christina, with its associations of the Morocco Conference. At night their Royal Highnesses gave a dinner party on board the Renown, the gu j» a includ- ing General Sir F. Forestier-Walker, the Governor, Major-General Auld, and the prin- cipal naval and civil officers of the Rock. The Prince and Princess are due at Spithead on Monday. It is probable that, the Prince and Princess will land at tihe dockyard about three o'clock on Tuesday afternoon, and after- wards proceed o London. The visi: of tihe Prince and Princess of Walee to the City has been postponed from Monday, the 14t.h, to Thursday, the 17th itst., the latter being found the more convenient day. and giv- ing a longer time for the necessary arrange- ments and preparations. At a. special meeting of tto Port-sniotitit Town Council on Tuesday it waii unanimously de- cided. on the motion of the Mayor, Sir George Cozens, seconded by ex-Mayor Major Pink, to present an addnsae to the Prince and Prinoeae of Wales on their landing at Porta mouth. It was stated that their Royal Highnesses had expressed their pleasure to receive the address, stipulating, however, that owing to exigencies of time, it should be presented without being read.

MARRIED £50 BETTER. Miss Julia Brannigan, a farmer'* daughter, sued Patrick Howell, a farmer, for breach of promhe in Dublin. The evidence showed that rioweJl agreed to marry Miss Brannigan upon the condition of his receiving a marriage portion of £ 250. H °. said ho gavo the Brannigans time to raise the inonpy and when they failed to do so, he married a woman' brought him £ 300. The hearing was ad journed. "#

pnnfp 11 m i n PREPAID SCALE. For Small Advertisements appearin* in all the Editions of The Pembroke County Guardian." Words. 1 insertion. 3 insertions. 6 inrtihll" 21 1 0 2 3 3 6 28 1 6 3 6 4 6 2 0 4 0 5 6 42 2 6 4 6 6 6 These charges apply only to the following classes of :idverti."wents if prepaid :-Siluations Vacant, or Wanted, To be Let, Apartments Wanted and to Lt, Houses and other Prempas to be Let, Speciiio Articles 'or S .le. Articles, Dog*, Sheep, Sm., Uot and Found, ana all Miscellaneous Wants. Unlet* paid for in advance the credit rate of double the above will be obarged. Advertisers may have replies addraeud to the •Pemnroke Cooaty Guardian Offioe, Old Bridge, liaterfordwest, on payment ot the postage. Cheques and Money Orders should be made pay- ble to •' The Pembroke County Guardian, Ltd." TRUSTWORTHY MEN REQUIRED.— Commission to start with. Salary whe" fonlid fit. Good position" for suitable men.- Apply, H Gnardiaii Office. 13jv27. TO BE LET, September29th, No. 1. GROVE ILLA, High Street, St. Davids.—Apply, Mrs. Hickd Davies, Grove Villas, St. Davids. 6may 11. ^I^AlLORS.—Wanted immediately 1 or 2 good general hands.—Apply, R. Phillips & Co Mathry, Letterston, R.S.O. 2myll TDEMBKOKESHIRE Point-to-Point Races.— Will the gentleman who was given Mr. Antbo iy's coat to hold when he waq weighing kindly send it to the "Guardian" Office, Haver- fordwest ? p2uiy4 ryo LET, at Middle House, Ambleston, a few J- fields of RICH GRAZING LAND.—Apply, J. Watts, Auctioneer, Letterston. ap27 T*7ANTED APPRENTICES to learn the ▼ Panting Trade at the Offices of the Pembroke County Guardian at Haverfordwest, Fishguard, and Solva. Splendid* opportunity for intelligent lads to become profii-ient in all branches of the trade including operation of the Linotype.— Apply Guardian Otlice, Old Bfidge, Haverlord- W A, T E D. TRE E-iitcr of the Pembroke County Guardian" -L is prepared to train a WbLLEDUCA ED YOUTH in Journalism and all branches of News- paper Management. Unique opportunity for able jad to acquire a knowledge of the working of a large County Pap*r. — Apply, "GUARDIAN" Oflice, Old Bridge, Haverfordwe-t. YCLE.-Ilargaiii. Marvellous sacrifice. C G<iijt'* new cycle, not u,.d a dozen times. Highest grade, best guaranteed Clincher tyres and tubes two rim brakes aud inverted lever*, Latent llKXj machine, beantifnlly plated and t-nameileo, ai»o guld lillt-d plated rune, and e ameileci centres. Ball iret-wheel, mud-guards, Magnificent machine. Ca>h urgently tinted. ;E-t iol cotiii)-ote witit lamp, bell, ba, etc. Will "t"nd mi approval before cash vent. M. House, Elt,>fi, A»heoiube Park Komi, W"B- super-Mate. 13jy27 House to Let at St. David's. HOUSE TO LET at 4, Grove Terrace, St. David's. P<wt>e»»ioti Michaelmas next.— Apply, Mrs Kee->, Mynydd ilu, So. David's.3inyl8 Y*7ELSH OAK and ASH for Carts, Wheel Vf barrows, Ladders, &c., always in stock- cut to sizes. Also Spokes, Felloes, Blocks, Ac. -Slade Timber Yard, Fishguard. mar5 TO BE SOLD BY TENDER. The "JOCKEY FIELDS," situated in Pren- dergast, now in the occupation of Mr. A. T. Hill; also THREE FREEHOLD DWELLING- HOUSES, and GAKiJiiNS adjoining, recently built, now in the occupation of Messrs. T. H. Evans, T. Williams, and D. Bevans. Tenders for the whole in one lot, or the Fields and Houses separately, may be given. For further particulars, apply to Mr. A. H. Thomas, St. Thomas Green, Haverfordwest, to whom also Sealed and Endorsed Tenders should be delivered on or before April 25th next. The highest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. JBOROUuH OF PEMBROKE rpHE EDUCATION COMMITTEE of the Town Council require the services of a CLEANEIi & CARETAKER of the Coronation Council School in Meyrick Street, Pembroke Dock. L The person appointed must be a man under 50 years of age and of good health. He will be re- quired to devote the whole of his time to the work and to find all assistance. Salary £60 per annum. The caretaker appointed will have the option of taking the house adjoining the School on the terms on which the present caretaker holds it. A list of duties and all particulars can be obtained on ap- plication to the Clerk. Personal canvassing will be regarded as a disqualification. Applications with copies of two testimonials to be sent to the Clerk on or before 9th May, 1U6. R. D. LOWLESS, Clerk to the Committee. Town Clerk's Office, .Pembroke, 18th ApriJ. 11,406. House for Sale at Solva. TI-i, COMM KUOU5 FREEHOLD DWELL- ING HOUSE, kucwo as ROCK VILLA, Cil-pet "Solva, with a garden and small field and out- buildings attached, for Sale. The house con- tains four bedrooms, servants' bedrooms, bath- room, drawing-room, dining-room, kitchen and scullery, and a coal-house. The house is well sheltered, and commands a splendid view of St. Bride's Bav and the entrance to Solva Harbour For further particulars, apply at the "Guardian" Office, Solva. A GRAND EISTEDDFOD 1 WILL BE HELD AT FISHGUARD t OK Friday, June 15,1906. Presidents:—Dr. Owen, J.P., Sir Marteine Lloyd, and E. D. Jones, Esq., J.P. Conductor: REV. DAN DAVIES. Musical Adjudicator: J. T. REES, ESQ., Mus. Bac., Aberystwyth. -Chief Choral, 99-0 Male Voice, 915 Glee, Juvenile Choir, 93 38. Programmes, 2d each (post free, 2d), 2 to be had of the Hon. Secretary, MR. O. D. JONES, mr15 Council School, Fishguard. PUBLIC NOTICE. THE USUAL ANNUAL Ili Competitive Meeting 15 Under the auspices of the Fishguard ftechabite Society previously advertised for Easter Monday is POSTPONED until Friday Eve- ning, May 11, 1906. Same Programme, but Choral Parties not limited to numbers. P. WILLIAMS, Secretary. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. A — GRAND VOCAL AND I NlqQTRUMENTAL CONCERT WILL BE HELD AT THE TEMPERANCE HALL, FISHGUARD, ON FRIDAY EVENING, JUNE 1, 1906. Further particulars will shortly appear, MR. LL. Y. WILLIAMS, Hon. See. UNDER A DEED OF ASSIGNMENT. Re GEORGE HOWE (trading as Baker & Co.,1 High Street, Haverfordwest, ?:5 Saddler and Harn.ssmaker. MR WILLIAM JONES has been instructed by W. H. Moore Esq., Incorporated Account- ant, Walsall, to offer for sale by tender, as a going concern, the stock in trade of the above business, valued at the sum cf £ 127 at cost price. Further particulars to be obtained of, and sealed tenders to be sent to the undersigned on or before Wednesday, the 2nd day of May, 1906. WILLIAM JONES, Auctioneer and Valuer, Buckingham House, April 25th lUÜG. Haverfordwest. LETTERSTON, .illt RE. PEMBROKESHIRE. Important Sale of Freehold Pioperty. W. L. WILLIAMS Has been instructed to SELL BY AUCTION AT THE JUBILEE HOTEL, LETTERSTON, ON Wednesday, May 9. 1906, At 3.;f) p."V (subject to conditions then and there read) all that FI:KEHOLD MESSUAGE of — DWELLING HOUSE — PREMISES AND GARDEN KNOWN AS No. 1, UPPER TERRACE, LETTERSTON (Late in the occupation of Mrs. Bowen, deceased). The propertv is situate at the N.E. Corner of the crosising (if the Haverfordwest to Fishguard, and Letterston Station to Letterston village road?, and provides one of the best possible positions in this rapidly growing district for business premise*. It will possibly be disposed ot in three lots, iviz., the Dwelling House, Premises, and part of the Garden in one lot, and t'je East End of the Garden in two building plots with frontages of about 22ft 6in (more or leas) each fronting the Station Road. Immediate occupation can be arranged for the respective purchases. Further information may be obtained of the Auctioneer, Cefnydre, Fish- guard, or of Mr. Alfred B. Williams, Solicitor, Fishguard and Haverfordwest. MONTHLY SALE. COLLEGE FIELD, HAVERFORD- WEST. EVANS & ROACH XT7TLL SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION on TUESDAY, TT MAY 15th, 1906 (Fair Day), a number of FAT CATTLE (handy weights), and 2 Pure Bred SHORTHORN BULL CALVES. Sale lu. 30. my4. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. Important Sale of Valuable Freehold Farm. EVANS & ROACH HAVE received instructions to OFFER FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION on SATURDAY, JUNE 16th, 19u6, the very valuable FREEHOLD FARM called "TALBENNY HALL," Situate in the parish of Talbenny, in the County of Pembroke. For further particulars apply to the Auctioneers at their Offices, Milford Haven and Haverfordwest or to MESSRS. JAMES MORGAN & Co., Solicitors, 33, St. Mary Street, my4. Cardiff. 1906. To serve, this season, the following Shire Stallions: — "MAP OF WALES" THK PROPERTY OF JOHN WORTHINGTON, ESQ., rBay, 3 year- old, standing 17 bands high. by Buccaneer III., dam Atlas pedigree unknown. Terms: 10s each mare, and 2s 6d the Groom. — K M.I). III." — Bay. 2 years old, standing 15.2 hands high, by Monitor, dam Brown BESS hy Buccaneer III., g.g. Golden Crown, will serve a limited number of Mares. Terms: £ L 10* each mare, which mnst be paid at the end of June and Groom's fee, 2s 6d, to be paid first time of service, These Stallions will stand at Trefwrgi, near Good wick. 1 9 0 6. To serve, this season, the following Cob Stallions :— Black and White," J THE PROPERTY OF JOHN WORTHINGTON, Etl, 1Standing 14 hands high, by Trn.tful, dam Ham- let Mare, colour, Piebald 7 years old. "ELUL Standing 13.1 hands high, a pure-bred Arabian Pony, 3 years old colour, spotted. Terms 108 each mare, to be paid by the end ot June and Groom's fee, 2i 6d at first time of service. The above Cob* will stand at Glynymel, STUD SEASON, 1906. THOROUGIT-BRED HORSE, QUEBEC Winner of the following:— Bestwood Nursery Plate, Nottingham. 175 Members' Plate, Warwick 185 Stewards' Plate, Alexandra Park 200 Budbrook Stakes, Warwick 100 Taplow Welter, Windsor 100 Wiltshire Plate, Salisbury 100 Beaufort Plate, Bat»i 100 Rothschild Plate, Windsor 100 Surbiton Handicap, 'down I-ark 283 De Warrenne Handioip, Lewes 250 Olympian Handicap, 83ndown 500 Gautby Plate, Lincoln 100 All-aged Plate, Red- ar 100 Staines All-aged, K(r./p\on Park 100 Clyde Selling, Ham. n Park 100 iE2,493 NEWINGTON CONNAUGHT, (No. 6849 H.S.B.,1 HACELFBY COB, 14- SOLELANDS STVTELL, (No. 9022, H.S.B., SIRS: Champion Royal Daneijeh, DAM Fairy Queen, (big wioner), by Norfolk Comet LYDSTEP ADVENTURER, Winner of seven firsts. Stud cards and full particulars from the owner, H: REES, Springfield Stud, Haverfordwest. SOUTH AFRICA. ROYAL MAIL ROUTE t3 UNION CASTLE LINE. London & South- ampton. To Cape Colony, Natal, Delagoa Bay, Beira, &c., calling frequently at Madeira, Las Pal- mas, Teneriffe, Ascension, and St. Helena. Weekly Sailings. Fast Passages. Superior Aocommodation. Best Route. For Rates of Passage Money, and all further in- formation, apply to the MacaJlers DONALD CURRIE & CO., London, or to Local Agents. LADIES should send Two Stamps for our 36-page Illus- trated Book, containing valuable information, how all ailments and systematic irregularities may be entirely relieved or avoided by simple Herbal Remedies recommended by many emi- net physicians, as the only SAFE, SURE, EFFECTIVE tratment. Established 1852. Re- member we have only one address: Northern Remedy Co., Herbalists and Chemists, 161, Seven Sisters Road, Holloway, London. Be- ware of the many quacks who copy our advertisement. University College of Wales, Abeiys- twyth. DEPARTMENT OF LAW. Principal-T. F. ROBERTS, M.A., LLD., Professor of Constitutional and Comparative1 Law. W. JETHRO BROWN, LLD., Professor of Constitutional and Comparative Law. T. ARTHUR LEVI, M.A., B.C.L., Professor of English Law. Short Courses in English Law specially in tended for Articled Clerks will be held at the College for six weeks from April 23, 19ut>, to June 2, 1906. The subjects will include Courses of Lectures on:- 1—Common Law. 2—Evidence, and Civil and Criminal Pro- oedure. 3-Equity with special reference to Trusted Mortgages and Administration. The names of all Articled Clerks who in- tend to avail themselves of these Lectures should be sent in to the Registrar of the College by April 17 next. These Lectures are carried on by the aid of a grant from the Incorporated Law Society, and they will be free to all Articled Clerks. For further particulars apply to the Registrar. J. H. DAVIES, M.A. Preliminary Announcement. LETTERSTON GRAND ANNUAL ATHLETIC SPORTS BICYCLE, PONY, GALLOWAY and TROTTING RACES WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY, MAY 12, 1906. Entry iorms may be had of A. H. 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It will beforzvarded bi, post to any address at the usual prepaid rate: One Quarter, is 8d; Half Year, 3s 4d,. One Year, '6s 8d. Advertisements for the North Edition can be received up to noon on Wednesday, though classification cannot be ensured after first post on that day. For Mid County and South Editions advertisements can be received up to 5 o'clock Thursday afternoons, but position and classification can only be guaranteed up to 9 a. in. • All Communications Concerning the Pembroke County Guardian must be addressed Old Bridge, Hayerfordwest.

COUNTY NOTES. The reason why so many motorists malro themselvew obnoxious to the rest of the public is not so much the reckless way in which they drive, as the scornful view they seem to hold .as to other modes of travelling. Their pride in this direction mates them monopolise the whole road, putting ou high speed very often in order to show off. Mr. Stephen Coleridge, descendant of the poet, who has several times been summoned by the poliee, is a great sinner in this respect, and it would probably have aone him good to participate in such a com- petition as was lately organised by some Midland motorists who tried to ascend and descend the Ed^e Hills for the best, where are found some of the steepest roads in the country. Or better still, if such a competition could be arranged to take place on some of the roads in this part of Wales, it could not fail to have a wholesome effect upon all road-iioggers" who would be induced to take part in it and be compelled to use some antiquated style of car. It is presumed that Mr. Birch, secretary of the proposed motor service for West Wales, would be well-qualitied to act as judge under the circumstances; lie, at least, would be bound to sympathise with them all, aud would he able to give them a wrinkle or two if they wished as well. x x x The preliminary announcements of the rail- way companies as to the changes in their train services for the summer show a growing tendency on their part to use motor-cars as an auxiliary bervice. They are likely in this way to absorb the small carrier traffic now in exist- ence to a large extent, but the majority will gladly welcome the fruit of their enterprise by rendering small towns and villages remote from their lines more accessible to those who wish to reach them. There is every prospect that in the immediate future Pembrokeshire will witness a great innovation of this kind, as the attention of one large railway company, at least, is being more and more ceutred on this county. x x x The effects that are being made to revive some of the dying Welsh industries by people of note in London are re-called again by the exhibition of the Welsh Industries Association that was opened at Hyde Park Honse, Albert Gate, yesterday (Thursday). More co-opera- tion is needed still to make these exhibitions I the success they deserve to be, and it is a pity that more could not be induced to join and send their best goods up for exhibition and sale. The Countess of Cawdor is one of those ladies who identify themselves with the move- ment, and who. was selling yesterday. Amongst the others were Lady Stanley, of Alderley, Lady Boston, Lady Meyrick, Lady Mary Vivian, Lady Newborough, Lady Llan- gattock and the Duchess of Beaufort. The exhibition was also visited by Royalty. x x x The Haverfordwest Town Council will have to mend its-roads; one wouldn't hint at manners, of course. The county surveyor says he cannot give a certificate, or a testimonial of good character it is unfavourable, and until this important individual is satisfied, the Haverfordwest Corporation will have to whistle for the annual subsidy of aC375 for the main- tenance of its two miles of roads in the town. It is exactly what most people expected. One' need only cast a cursory glance at the mixture of rubbish with good stone which comes from the local quarries, to have anticipated that there would be trouble when settling day came round. Perhaps we shall see now what Porth- gain stone can do. x x x It is nearly two years since we had a con- siderable fleet in Milford Haven, and in the meantime a new era in naval administration has set in, of which the three divisions of Destroyers now on the broad waters of the Haven afford an object lesson. Admiral Sir John Fisher, when he took chief command at the Admiralty. began by clearing out wholesale the "old crocks," out-of-date, and old-fashioned war vessels. Two years ago even the- flagship in Milford Haven was of an obsolete type, and dare not even look at an enemy in a hostile spirit. To-day Admiral Winslow flies his fia aboard a modern cruiser. His three eyes," are Scouts of the very newest class, the fastest in the British navy; and the old useless slow torpedo-boats are all gone, and in their places are 24 of the newest, fastest Destroyers afloat. We don't all love Jack down here, when his surname is Fisher, but, however hard-hearted and inexorable Admiral Jack Fisher is in his dockyard policy, he has put a serviceable fleet at our disposal. •

HAVERFORDWEST. The niarriago arranged between James Herbert Aitken, of tbti Admiralty, London, and Mildred, elder daughter of the late James Price, solicitor, Haverfordwest, and Mrs Price, of Lansdowne liwuwe, will take place in London at the end of June. In the H'inse of Commons on Monday last, Mr Owen Ptiihpps, M.P., presented petitions from a number of ratepayers of the parish of St. Mary's, Tenby and of the parish of St. Thomas, Haverfordwest; and of the Civil Parish of Furzypark and Portlield, Haverfordwest; also petition from parents of children attending pub. lic elementary school in the parish of St. Thomas, Havertordwest, against the proposed amendment of the Education Act. TONIC SOLFA.—:La*t Saturday, April 28th, the Havertordwest District Hoard ot the Tonic Solfa College, heid its quarterly meeting, under the presidency of Mr Evan Jones, L.T.S.C. Mr .1. HtLiteock D;jL vies, F.T.S.C., having tendered his resignation of the Secretaryship of the Board, the itiiii-iiiati called upon Mr William-, liead Master (Jarunedryu Coancil School, to make the presentation of a substantial sum of money, whicn had been collected by Mr Davies's nunioruu-i friends and admirers in recognition of liia invaluable services to the cause in the county during the'last twenty years. Mr Williams, in the course 01 a telicitous speech, referred to the sterling qualil e-i of their late secretary, and the great loss Mr-taine i by his resignation, and sin- cerely hoped that his wise counsel would still be at the disposal 01 the Board. Officers and mem- bers of the Board for tne year 19u6-7 were elected, as follows :—Chairman, Mr J. Hancock- Davies, F.T.S.C. vice-chairman, Mr. H. G. Piiillips, A C., P.endergast Council School; secretary, Mr Evan Jones, L.T.S.C. Members- Kev P. D. Morse, A.C., Wolf's Castle; Messrs H. Lawrence L-wis, L.T.8 C., Milford W. i. Evans, L.T.S.C., Solva; J. Williams, Carnhed- ryn; J. Davies, Croe^gocii E. Griffiths, Skarrow Scant; C. Ree,, Dudwell; J. J. Jenkins, Hendre Cross. ACKNOWLEDGMKNT OF LOG SERVICE.—Mr. Langton, the station master, on behalf ot the staff, made a presentation ou Thursday of a handsome timepiece to Mr James Phillips. The clock was inscribed :—" Presented to Mr James Phillips by the staff at Haverfordwebton hi. re- tirement. March, 1906." Mr. Phillips has just retired from the position of chief clerk at the Haverfordwest goods station. His connection with the G.W.R. dates back to 1865. He began at Clynderwen, and at the end ot sixteen months was transferred to Haverfordwest as ticket clerk. Four years afterwards he became chn-t goods clerk, and remained there, in spite of many offers to go elsewhere. He never caused t,lit- Company the loss of a single claim during his long service. THE CHORAL SOCIETV.—A. very strong feeling is being aroused among many of the members ot this Society at the very marKed abstention Irom the practices-almt amounting to a boycott— ot the older and experienced singers in the town. S iiiie of these have been elected members of the General Eisteddfed Committee, and ot the musi- cal sub-committee, on the ground of their inter est in choral singing. That they should so markedly hold aloof, and assist neither by voic nor counsel, the efforts of a few who are trying tu bring on a young choir to revive the once pre- eminent position which Haverfordwest choirs in the past. won for themselves, is deeply to be re- gretted. Verbum sap. THE EISTEDDFOD.— The energetio committee are sparing no effort to make the Whit Monday county gathering a brilliant success. Not only from a competitive point of view, but also finan- cially, inasmuch as the object in view is of oonnty importance, viz., to secure fund-t for re- alising the scheme for securing Dr. Henry 0 magnificent offer to the county of his valuable and unique library. As this embraces an exi en- five collection of books relating to Pembroke- shire, its history, and matters of the deepc-t in- terest to the pfoplo, its retention in the county is a matter of paramount impertauce. The owner of the Poystou Library ha-, however, stipulated that the bequest of the library to the county i" conditional upon snitable provision being made for its safe ami permanent accommodation. The committee appeal to all interested in the weltare of our county to favour them with t ieir presence at the eisteddfod, and thereby contribute in a large measure to their efforts to realise the de- sired object. Tfi,, 'v als,i point out that there is every assurance at present of being able to pro- vide a rich iiia-icai t.eal on lint occasion, in the fact thaf a niintlie- of choirs are busy prac- ticing, and which will rer-u !t in exceptionally keen competition. AM entrieM t-oonid be sent to the hon. • ecietary. Mr 'T. liowland-, 1, Castle Terrace, Haverturdwest, for competitions not, I later than May 7LL; Art section, Alay I P II; a I other cuiii}tei iu<>tin later thtui May 21 l. A CHAM;K OY STABBING.— At the Shire liali >>•1 FTHlay (t)--itore Mr Iaiiif-- Thlttiia-), John .it) it,, :t livili, at S'ile P-t-k H>iii-c, Uzma-top, wa^ brought up under remand charged with stubbing a woman, n nned Mary Ehziheth S iallitt, wi(it a hair-pin. A medical certilicate was l)(IL III that the wo nau was not yet in a li,, condition to appear, and a remand was a.-ked t"r until to marrow (Saturday). Mr W. J. Jones, who appeared tor prisoner, applied to:1 bad, hut thi "a. refill d, and the prisoner was remanded fit custody. ST. THOMAS' CHURCH.—The vicar of Milford Haven, the Kav. Edmund J. Howells, will preach at St. Thomas' on Sunday. The offertory, morn- ing and evening, will be given to the restoration and enlargement fund of the Milford Church. The work is estinnted to cost £ 3,000, and a good collection will be useful. A BATON. — Mr W. G. Rowlands h'1.8 received from Messrs Thompson and Shackell the splendid ivory baton, with three silver mounts, value £ 2 10s, whicu they have generously given to be awarded to the conductor of the second choir in the open male voice competition at the Whit- Monday eisteddfod. Mr Adams and his men are aiming higher than this baton. MALE VorCE CONCERT. -The Male Voiee Society gave a concert on Thursday of last week, in the Masonic Hall, in aid of the Pembrokeshire Con- stabularly Widows' and Orphans' fund. The hall was filled to overflowing. The chief vocalists were Mrs Jenner, of Letterston (formerly of Swansea); Madame Lal Price, of Pembroke Mr W. Bateman (tenor), and Mr W. L. Robinson (bass). A duet was given by Messrs P. Hancock and Mr S. Bowler; the Gwolia Minstrels (con- ducted by Mr James James) gave a chorus; and Mr Edie Thomas concertina solos. The society sang, with the usual excellence, four choruses. Mrs W. J. Jones and Miss Gertrude Reynolds were the accompanists; Mr J. Adams the con- ductor. ALBANY SUNDAY SCHOOL.—The anniversary services were held on Sunday last, and were ex- ceptionally well attended The chapel was ar- tistically adorned with an abundance of white flowers, as a tribute of respect to the late senior deacon and treasurer, Sergt.-Major Reid. Special hymns were nicely rendered by the children, .under the condnetorship cf Mr Evan Jones, and Mr Saies at the organ. In the evening the pastor, Rev. Owen Jacobs, gave a sermon to the young; and the Rev. T. J. Walters, of Middle Hill, gave the children's address in the afternoon. In the evening, the pastor directed his remarks to the teachers. The services were bright and well attended. THE LATE SEBGT.-MAJOR RFID.-Tlie funeral of the late Sergt.-Major took place on Thursday of last week, and it was marked by manifestations of the deep regret in which he was held. The chief mourners were: Ex-Sergeant-Major Geo. Reid (brother), Mr James Reid, Mr E. Reid, Mr G. Reid, and Mr H. Reid (sons), Mr D. E. Thomas (architect' and Mr G. Dutton (sons-in-law), and Mr Gwen R. Tho ias, Mr Owen Thomas, and Mr E. Thomas (grandson). There was a short service at Albany, conducted by the Rev Owen Jacobs, who also officiated at the graveside at St. Thomas, assisted by the Rev J. Michael. Some beautiful wreaths were placed on the coffin by members of the family.

-.L'n-¡ø"I"¡"« --J. PEMBROKE COUNTY GUARDIAN COMPANY, LTD. Statutory Meeting. The Election of Directors. The first (statutory) meeting of the shareholders of the newly formed Pembroke County Guardian Co Ltd., was held in the Temperance Hall, Haverfordwest, on Saturday afternoon at three o'clock. On the motion of Mr F. J. Warren, seconded by Mr David Perkins (Trefelyn), Alderman Angus McColl (Pembroke Dock) was voted to the chair. The secretary (Ifr J. W. Hammond) read the notice convening the meeting, the business of which was stated to be the election of three directors, in addition to the two already appointed in accordance with the articles of association (viz., Mr H. W. Williams and Mr J. W. Hammond). The further business was the fixing of the remuneration, of the Board, etc. The report, which had been issued to the Shareholders, in accordance with Sect. 12 of the Companies Act, and dealing only with the receipts and pavments on capital account was received and adopted. The election of Directors then took place. Mr W. E. Evans, Robeston, proposed, and Aid. Thomas James (hi-West) secon ded, that Aid. Angus McColl and Mr David Perkins be elected Directors. The resolution was carried unanimously, and both these gentlemen consented to act. The members then expressed an earnest wish that Ald. Thomas James would con- sent to fill the other vacancy, and he at length consented to do so, expressing his desire to do all he could to further the undertaking. His election was thereupon moved by Mr W. E. Evans, seconded by Mr F. J. Warren, and carried unanimously. The remuneration of the Board of Directors was then fixed. At the request of the members the first Directors presented an informal report as to the progress of the company since its formation, and it was considered that re- markably satisfactory headway had already been made. It was mentioned that the Guardian was in great demand all over the county, and the prospects of the paper looked ex- ceedingly bright. A vote of thanks to the Chairman con- cluded the proceedings. A meeting of the Directors was after- wards held, when Ald. Thomas James was unanimously elected Chairman of the Board. ♦

OBITUARY. MRS. EDWARDS, SALEM. GUARDIAN readers everywhere -will regret that this week we have to record the death of Mrs Ann Edwards, the beloved wife and helpmate of the Rev. D. Oliver Edwards. of Salem and Bethlehem. The deceased lady had been a severe, but patient, sufferer for some months from a bronchial complaint, and though a few weelks ago she appeared to rally somewhat, a relapse bet in, which steadily grew worse, until on Thursday last the end came, plunging the family and a lar e circle of friends into sorrow. The interment was at Bethlehem on Tuesday last, and as was natural was one of the largest and most representative ever witnessed in the neigh- bourhood, something like 3') carriages forming the 11 cl mornful procession along the 3 miles of road which separated the old home to the temporary resting place for all that was mortal of a once loving wife and mother. The service at the bouse was con- ducted by the Rev. E. Davies, Llangloffan, after which the coffin was placed in a bearer, with the mourners following in carriages in the following ? order: Rev. D. Oliver End Miss Vlinnie Edwards, the Misses Blanche and Ma gie Edwards, Mrs Perkins, Swansea: Mrs James, Tydu; Messrs Virgil, Gildas, Jack, and Oliver Edwards (children ■, Mrs Jones, London and Miss Jones, Llechryd (sisters); Mr Adfor Jones, London (brother) Rev. W. Edwards D.D., and Mrs Edwards, Car- diff; and a large number of friends. At Bethle- hem the service was performe 1 by the Rev. Jacob John, Beulah assisted by the Revs. Edwin Jenkins Manorbier; O.Jacobs, O. D. Campbell, IM.A Haverfordwest; E. Lawrence. Pope Hill and B. Thomas, Letterston. All paid a high tri- bute to the useful life of 1\lrs Edwards in support- ing her husband in his great work. Other minis- ters present Were Rpvs. D. Lewis, Ford J. Gilbert Rees, Wolfsdale H. A. Walters, vicar of Spittal; and J. H. Parry, rector of Rudbaxton. Much sympathy is expressed for the family in the groat bereavement, and especially to the hueband who has been for a long time in failing health, we extend our sympathy and can only hope that strength will be given the father and children in this dark hour.

One hundred thousand, sovereigns were taken by special train to Liverpool on Saturday for shipment to New York. Mr. W. Clark Russell, the famous author of "The Wreck of the Grosvenor," points out the grave danger arising from t'he practically ex- clusive employment of foreign sailors on British ships. A new lifeboat, named the "Samuel Lewis," has been presented to Skegness by the Royal National Lifeboat Institution, who received the gift from Mrs. Ada Lewis Hill. of Grosvenor- square. This lady is also providing a lifeboat for Newbiggin. If you tell a man he has heart disease you give him his di-ath blow." said Coroner Wynn W,eiocott to a Hackney jury. While the Lord Advocate agreed with a Scot- tish deputation that something should be done to check the sale of cigarettes to children, he could give no hope of making smoking by chil- dren a penal offence. Fraulein Emma Weiss, of Vienna, wrote 300 words in three minutes on a typewriter at a public competition.

-JL_- THE KING AT NAPLES. On Sunday morning King Edward and Queem Alexandra, accompanied by Princes Victoria, and attended by the members of their suites, came ashore from the Victoria and Albert, and drove in three motor-cars to Lord Rosebery'a villa at Pcsillipo. After luncheon with his lord- ship, the party sp^nt a delightful ..ime on the terrace of the viiia, admiring the magnificent panorama. At length the King. remarking that. it would be a pity that the delight of so much glory a.nd brilliance should be immediately ob- scured, suggee.ted that the-afternoon should be spent in a drive in the direction of Pozzuoli. The Royal party was enchanted with their trip and especially with the cave of the Cumwan, sibyl, with its reputed hundred entrances and exits, which re-echoed in as many voices the oracles of the prophetess, most of them now, however, blocked up. A little fur her on tb I tomb of the sibyl was a'so pointed out. The King was also particularly inrerts^ed in the Lake Avernus, which, however, while still re- taining its classic name, has lest much of itti ancient gloom. The Quren refused co orevs the so-called River Styx, and the underground grot- toes of the lake remained King Edward said on Monday that he would not like to leave Naples without having reached the Vesuvius Observatory. His Majesty also de- sired to meet Professor Matteucci. The Duke and Duchess of Aosta expressed their eagerness to be the King's guides, and orders were given for all to be in readiness to start in the afternoon in five motor cars. His Majesty visited the Aquarium, where he was met by Professor Dehrn, who conducted him over the establish- ment. The institution being an entirely German one, supported by the Emperor W illiam person- ally, the visit has given great satisfaction to the German colony. Princess Victoria, after visiting the Aquarium, spent the rest of the morning shopping, and bought numbers of photographs and picture post- cards illustrating the eruption of Vesuvius, as well as a number of cameos, tortoiseshell, coral, and Sorrento olive-wood goods. King Edward meanwhile took a long walk through the city, and was respectfully saluted whenever he waa rccognised. His Majesty was not annoyed, as he has been, by atnateur photographers, and was heard to say, I feel as free and as safe as though I were in my own London." The departure of the Royal party for the Ob- servatory might be described as a triumphal march. The people, knowing the decision of their Majesties to leave Naples in the evening, crowded the route, making the excursion through, the eastern suburbs of Naples to Portici most interesting and picturesque. At the Observatory Station, Professor Mat- teucci met the Royal visitors. King Edward. having expressed his pleasure at meeting the scientist, the party proceeded to the observa- tory, where the professor gave the King a minute account of the days when he was a pri- soner on Vesuvius, facing every moment the pos- sibility of death. The Royal party examined the instruments, the records taken, and the vnleariin collection made bv Professor Matteucci for comparison with the results obtained at former eruptions. They then made a partial ascent of the slopes above the Observatory through two feet of ashes scarcely dry. It was most fatiguing, but the trouble was amply repaid by the view-the smoking volcano above and the panorama of the bay below. The return journey was made with- out incident. Tea was taken in the train while descending. Their Majesties returned to the yacht tired out, but in the best of spirits. King Edward left Naples on Tuesday morning. Shortly after leaving the Royal train was caught in a rain storm. At Tnscolana station, two miles from Rome, the Royal train was run on to the Pisa line, and did not enter the capital. The King was asleep. The Royal train arrived at Pisa at 9.9, and left again at 9.16. King Edward breakfasted in the train. Shortly after leaving the station His Majesty stood at the window of the Royal saloon, regarding with much interest the famous leaning tower, of which a good view can De obtained from the train. King Edward arrived at Turin at five o'clock, and left at half-past for Modena. As his Majesty is travelling incognito, there was no reception at the station, and the King remained in his saloon car smoking and reading paper Queen Alexandra and Princess Victoria had a charming surprise yesterday morning at Naples. On entering the breakfast-room of the Royal yacht they found it literally a bower of fragrant May roses sent by the Duchess of Aosta from the gardens at Capo di Monte, and taken on board in basket-loads. Five men had been busy picking them from an early hour in the morning.

LABOUR DAY. A huge labour demonstration, in celebration of May day, took place in Hyde-park on Tues- day. Contingen, 6 of workmen from all parts of London met on the Thames Embankment ii-id marc hed to the park by way of Northum- berland-avenue, Pall-mall, St. Jamec's-street, and Piccadilly. Closely guarded and controlled by a strong force of pcli, e,c,hrre mounted con- stabulary leading the way, the demonstrators walkad in good order, and on õheir arrival at the rnee-ing-place the proces^ioniots found another large conoounse wailing them. A dozen vans were p'aced in position to serve as platforms, four of being for the Yid- -Deakin, section. Stirring speeches were deiiveted by M)-. Will Thorne, M.P., Mr. Mac- pherson. M.P., h. ^edd>n, M.P., Mr. Clynes, M.P., Mr. H. Quelch, Mr Ben TilJdt, Miss Afa-earet BnndSeJd, and others. The Countess of Warwick hud promised ;o speak, but she wa* unable to attend. RIOTS IN PARIS. Fears of disorder in Paris on May Day were unhappily realised. The niobowlio came early in conflict with the police, were charged by cavtdry, and a series of struggles continued throughout the day. The troops triumphed, and many-hun- diedn of ane^t-s were made. The wounded also numbered hundreds. Towards evening the author'ties, thinking the worst over, withdrew the cavalry, but thia proved disastrous. The mob re-as-embled on the Place de la Republique and surrounded the police, who were help'ess to cope with them. The,n ensued the most desperate fighting, which continued throughout the night. Many Amazons, wearing red caps, urged on the men, who hurled broken bottles and other missiles at the troops, besides using knives and revolvers. A small party of police and soldiers were cut off, and the men were knocked dowra. and brutally kicked. A policeman was stabbed mortally, and died from his injuries. A number of soldiMW were knocked off their horses and injured.

ACCTJ tsijN G A ihLi. Staff-Sergeant Grainger was tried by court- maitial at Aldershot on a ehaige of nuking false Rccusations against Colooel O'Learv, the com- mallèallt of the signalling school at Aldershot. It- was imputed to the coloi ol in a written statement that he deputed Sevgeaut-Major Simpson to per- secute Grainger aud make his life a misery. It was further stated that Colonel O'Loxry falsified a certificate Av,d had appropriated to h.in- self two of the Queen's pipes intended to be distri- buted to the non-commission offiCf'rs of th !ug'It,It- ing class at Pretoria. An unqualified denial ol the charges was given by Colonel O'Leary.