The Pembroke County Guardian and Cardigan Reporter

Our representative tor Pembroke Dock and district is Mr. P. F. Smith, 4, Victoria Road, Pembroke Dock, to whom notices of coming events, items of news, or advertisments should be sent.

NOT-LS AND COkltfiENTS. The licensing difficulty which is so marked in many districts about this time of the year seems to be almost non-existent in this local- ity. During the whole of the year, Supterm- tendent Evans was recently able to report, there had not been a single conviction against a license-holder, either in the Borough of Pembroke or the division of CastJemartin. Now that is a record of which the members of The Trade may well be proud, and it is to he hoped that it is a record which may re- main untarnished throughout the coming year also. XXX Rugby football seems to be taking a firm hold en the sympathies of the public in Pem- broke Dock, and there seems every prospect of a good team being raised and also of its being well supported. A good many players have deserted from the rival code, but I hardly agree with the predictions of those who think that the association game will not continue to flourish in the district. There is not the slightest doubt that although Rugby is a fine game from a player's point of view, Associa- tion is the game to interest the crowd. Of course it is probable that having been in the habit of watching first class association foot- ball and having seen very little Rugby, my opinions is biassed, but it is a curious fact that it is chiefly in South Wales that the handling code holds its own against the con- tinual encroachments of the more scientific game. In the North and Mildands, at places like Bradford, Hull, etc., the Rugby teams are gradually losing their supporters, who are go- ing over to the other game. x x X In Pembrokeshire, however, things are different, and the Rugby code has the advant- age in many ways. There are only three de- cent association clubs in the county, the Wilts, Milford, and Pembroke Dock, and there are practically no good clubs in Carmarthenshire, whilst there is nothing first class nearer than Bristol. As a consequence, the matches in which much interest is arou are necessarily limited in number, whilst a powerful outside team never or rarely comes into the county. Now as regards Rugby, there are a number of clubs in the county, all of very similar strength, and there are many teams in the adjoining counties also with which fixtures can be ar- ranged, whilst in addition the Welsh Rugby Union is in a position to financially and in other ways help to foster and develop the game in the districts west of Llanelly. THE PILOT.

A statement of accounts of the entertain- ment given to provide coals for the poor, will be published next week. A report of the concert at Gershrom Chapel on Wednesday evening, will appear in our next issue. SHORTHAND SUCCESS. Mr. Albert Rees, a pupil at the Pembroke Dock evening classes has been successful in obtaining Pitman's elementary shorthand oerti- ficatj A MUNIFICENT OFFER. At Pembroke Dock county court, on Wednes- day, Judge Bishop very patiently listened to a case in which the parties were two Pembrokt ladies, Miss Edgell and Mrs. Martin. Event- ually judgment was given against the defend- ant, and an order made for the payment of 10s. a month. Mrs. Martin bursting into tears id that she could not do it. I'll pay 6d. a month," she added.—"You'd better go now," said his honour. SACRED CONCERT. On Thursday evening a sacred concert was held in the Meyrick Street Wesleyan Chapel, and was fairly well attended. The principal artiste was Madame Hannah Jones, A.R.A.M., of Cardiff, who though suffering from a cold, sang very finely. She gave "Light in Dark- ness" (Cowen), "Abide with Me" (Liddle), and "Easter-Tide" (Liddle). The Pembroke Dock Choral Society, under Mr. T. G. Han- cock, rendered a number of choruses, includ- ing "0 Father, whose Almighty Power" (Han- del), Disdainful of Danger (Handel), "0 Gladsome Light" (Sullivan), "Ah, wretched Israel" (Handel), and "We never will Bow Down" (Handel). Miss K. Powell sang "He shall Feed His Flock" and united with her sister, Miss M. Powell in the duet, "0 Lovely Peace" (Handel), whilst Mr. J. Collins gave the recitation "Deeper and deeper still" and "Waft her Angels" (Handel). Mr. E. Howell sang "Honour and Arms," Miss Effie Long- year gave a violin solo, and Mr. F. L. Skilton gave a musical monologue "If we only knew." It was quite a Hatidel programme, eight out of the twelve vocal items being of this great com- poser. Miss Jenkins and Mr. W. G. Phelps acted as accompanists. SOLDIER'S FARWELL "SMOKER." A most succesful smoking concert was held at the Pier Hotel, Pembroke Dock, on the 9th inst., to bid farwell to Privates M. J. Marren and F. J. Tidbury, army service corps, who have left for Malta and Egypt respectively. The chair was taken by Mr. Me Keon, and Q.M.S. Sergeant F. Roe, A.S.C., pleasingly assisted as vice-chairman. The genial chairman in his opening speech asked the company (about 50 in number), to drink to the health of the King, and in a few touching remarks said that the two departing guests were perhaps pleased at having the op- portunity of seeing a little of the outside world, yet in this case as in every thing, there was a tinge of Tegret at having to leave the numerous friends they had made during the time they had been stationed at Pembroke Dock. During the evening Mr. Marren and Mr. Tidbury were presented by the vice-chair- man with a pipe, each given by the A.S.C. detachment at Pembroke Dock, while the form- er was also presented with a handsome Malacca stick given by his brother catholics at Pembroke Dock. Both the recipients made suitable speeches in (returning thanks. Great credit is due to Mrs. Seaton for the able manner in which the catering was carried out. A prog- gramme which was drawn up by S. Sergt. A. Savers,A.S.C., was very successfully carried out, Corporal W. A. Duggan, 2nd Wilts. Regiment presiding at the piano. OBITUARY. We regret to record the death of Mr. James Cole, of Prospect Place, one of the oldest in- habitannts of Pembroke Dock, which occurred last Friday at the age of V3. Mr. Cole was a master mason by trade, and remembered being employed many years ago upon the Defensible Barracks, then known as Fort Adams.—Mr. 'Arthur Wilkins, a son of the late Ald. Wilkins of Pembroke Dock, who was a petty officer on H.M.S. Hazard, died last Thursday evening at the Lonsdale Hospital, Barrow-m-Furness, an attack of pneumonia having a fatal termi- nation. Mr. Wilkins, who was forty one years of age, had been an apprentice in the Dockyard and was very well-known in Pembroke Dock, his sister having married Mr. W. Smith and Mr. H. W. Lewis respectively. Deceased was buried with full naval ho- TUTS on Monday at Barrow, many thousands of people being present. The chief mourners were Messrs W. Smith and H. W. Lew's, of Pembroke Doek, and Mr. W. Dal.v, of Barrow. The whole of the officers and crew of H.M.S. Hazard also folow- ed, and furnished a firing party, whilst the local volunteer band, and the Barrow Ambu- lance Corps also formed part of the funeral cortege. RIFLE SHOOTING. OnThursday evening a shooting match was held at the Market House, Pembroke Dock betwwen the Pembroke Dock and District Rifle club, and a team selected from the local companies of volunteers. Thero were twelve shots at targets which at 25 yards represented the usual targets at 500 yards. The scores were as follows:- Rifle Club. I Volunteers. J Bevan 28 Sgt. Perkins 35 E. Thomas 32|Pte. Phillips 22 M. Gibbs 32'Sgt. Horton 29 J. Pike 30*Pte. Pellowe 35 R. Rollings 27 Pte. W. C. Phillips 21 G. W. Rees 43|Pte. Husband 31 J. Evans 32jLt. Bowling 2c J. Morgans 44|Pte Davies 20 Total 268' Total 228 On the previous evening a shoot was held under similar conditions for a medal present- ed by a tradesman of the town. The following were the best scores:—J. Evans,' 46; W. Hus- band, 44; J. Bevan, 42; J. Morgan, 42; G. Rees, 40; J. Pike, 39; J. Codd, 37; E. Thomas, 36. ""I8!«-T- SENT TO PRISON. At Pembroke Dock Police-court on Tuesday, John Down, of Manchester, was charged with pasting indecent bills in public places at Pem- broke Dock the previous day. P.C. Davies proved the case, and Down was sentenced to a month's hard labour. SUNDAY SCHOOL UNION. The annual meeting of the Pembroke Sun- day School Union, was held last week at the Wesley school room, Pembroke, when Mr. T. John was elected present for the year, Mr. W. R. Thomas, general secretary, Mr. Seth Hughes examination secretary, and Mr. C. Mathias, treasurer. DEBATING SOCIETY. Tne nival merits of being in the country and being in the town were discussed by the Pem- broke Dock Debating Society, on Monday evening. Mr. F. vV. Merriman was the cham- pion of truly rural, rustic pursuits and Mr. H. J. Adamson made out a good case for the dwellers in cities. TFME'ERANCE EN TERT AINMENT. There was an excellent attendance at the usual weekly entertainment, at the Temperance Hall, on Saturday, when the programme was furnished by the members of the Bethel Bap- tist Band of Hope. The Rev. R. C. Roberts presided, and the programme was as follows:— Pianoforte duel, Misses Osmond and Biddle- combe; recitation, four little girls; dialogue, Miss L. George and party; solo, Miss Stephens; action song, boys and girls; violin solo, Miss F. French; dialogue, Master Greetham a-id Miss C. Biddlecombe; trio, three little girls; dialogue, Miss C. George and party; sketch, "The child's dream," Miss French and party; pianoforte solo, Miss L. George; solo, Master C. George; action song, The Drummer," boys and girls; duologue, Mr. Jenkins and Miss M. George; violin solo, Master H. Silcox; costume song, The Jacks," nine boys; solo, "Goodnight," Miss Nancy Williams. Many of the items were encored. The opening speech was delivered by Mr. C. Brown.

THE DOCKYARD, The plans and drawings of the new mother" ship, or as she is now termed "parent" ship, have now been received in Pembroke Dock. The Dock is being cut away to lengthen it some few feet so it is anticipat- ed that the ship will be absolutely completed in Pembroke Dockyard. She will be chris- tened the "Boadicea." The old Boadicea, which has lately been .withdrawn for the active service list, was an unprotected second-class cruiser, launched at Portsmouth in 1875. The Warrior has now returned from her steam trials in which she satisfactorily acquitted her- self, and is lying off Carr Jetty. She will pro- bably be completed early in May. The launch of the Defence will probably take place on April 27th, but the date is not yet decided upon definitely. She will be the 115th ship launched in Pembroke Dockyard. Since 1895 the following vessels have been launched at Pembroke Dockyard :—Renown, Hannibal, Andromeda, Spartiate, the Royal Yacht, Dolp- hin, Grampus, Drake, Essex, Cornwall, Duke of Edinburgh and Wairrior. Mr. John Ward, M.P., for Stoke-on-Trent paid a Tlsit to the yard on Friday. P.S. Burland, of the Metropolitan Police, stationed at Pembroke Dockyard, has been transferred to Devonport. Mr. John Perkins, foreman of the joiners, retires on pension on March 11th, after being granted 12 months extension" of service. Mr. Perkins came from Devonport to Pembroke as foreman in 1893, when he succeeded Sir. Aagroin. The post of foreman will not be filled up, but allowed to lapse, the work boing done by inspectors.

TENBY. Our corporation has at last hit upon a novel way of raising the wind. Ingenium mala saepe movent." The ratepayers are now all wreathed in smiles for the corporation has turned trader on a large scale, and the adjec- tive poor," which is usually prefixed to the Tenby ratepayer, will be wanted no more. The stock-in-trade upon which our hopes are raised' to the heavens is what we have had with us since the time of Adam and probably before, but familiarity breeds contempt, and we have not looked upon it with appreciation. So the sands of time, with the footprints thrown in, will be sold at fourpence a ton cash down. The Bristol Waterworks Company is our first customer, and they have given us an order for 8,000 tons. Any town wishing to improve the quality of its wTater may now be supplied with the purest of sand from the shores of Tenby.

NEYLAND WEDDING. On Tuesday an interesting wedding was per- formed at Llanstadwell Church, by the Rev. D. L. Davies, when the contracting parties were Mr. David Phillips, of Cardiff., and Miss Rebecca, daughter of Mr. Williams, of Kensing- ton Road, Neyland. Mr. W. Williams, acted as best man, and the bridesmaid was Miss Lily Hewitt, of Pembroke Dock.

8 8 KNO'-V GiiatiVr's Pills, com- Villi poSP(^ of Tansy. Pennyroyal, and H I 81 I 81( reou'ate the ayste:ri. Invaluable I J U *or a*' 'lisorders of the female coustitn- tion. Post free, 7|H, 2s 3d, & la 6d per box MENTION THIS PAPER. SOLE AGENTF-BALDWIN & Co., 9, Elt etric Para le, Holloway. London. fe22'97

iRV"&8{.'1t- PEMBROKE DOCK. COUNTY COURT. Wednesday: Before liu Honour Judge Bishop. A I,'OXTRACTOR'S CLAIM. Valentine Gibby, of Pembroke Dock, sued Messrs. Lloyd and Co., builders of Milford, for P-3 16s. for ashes sold. Two pounds had been paid in court- Mr. W. Wymne appeared for plaintiff. Valentine Gibby, contractor and haulier, said that he had a contract for buying and remov- ing ashes from the dockyard. In 1906 he sold a quantity of ashes to the defendants at 2s. per ton, the ashless to have been screened through a jin. screen. Thirty-eight tons were sent by a vessel to Milford. He arrived at the weight by weighing each of the crurts used once, and keep.^g a score of the loads put on board by each cart. The ashes were all pro- perly sifted as recuiTed. William Picton, -t haulier in the employ of the plaintiff gave evidence as to seeing the ashes screened with a -in. screen. In reply to Mr. Fred Lloyd, witness said that some of the wires in the screen were out of place. Defendant said that there were only 24 loads of ashes in the vessel when it was discharged. He should not think there was any more than twelve tons. Alexander Chugg, architect and surveyor, of Milford, said that he had examined the ashes in question, and found that about 33 per cent. would not pass through a iin. screen. He also measured the heap of ashes and found that there was about 14 tons. Ten loads had gone. In reply to Mr. Wynne, witness said that he had only been practising as an architect for two years. He obtained his qualification in Germany in 1870. He had estimated the weight of the ashes at 40 lbs. per cubic foot. He, however, had had no experience as to the weight of dockyard ashes. His Honour said that the ashes were not satisfactorily screened and weighed, so he should give a verdict for the defendant, but without costs. A PAIR OF WHEEELS. Joshua Evms, a faimer, sued Thomas Kenni- ford, wheelwright, of Pembroke Dock for 30s. value of a pair of wheels. Mr. W. Wynne appeared for plaintiff and Mr. R. D. Lowless defended. Plaintiff said that he lived at Newton, near Pembroke, and was a farmer. About twelve months ago he took a spring trap to the de- fendant to be repaired. Mr. Kenniford said that he had better have a new pair of wheels, and witness agreed and ordered new ones. It was not arranged that the old ones should be returned, but he expected to have them back. Mr. Wynne said that that this was contrary to his instructions. He understood that there was a definite arrangement made. Plaintiff continuing said that it was arranged that he should have the wheels back. The value of the wheels was 25s. When plaintiff went to fetch the wheels, defendant declined to return them. Defendant had also abused him and on one occasion he struck him when he inquired. In reply to Mr. Lowless, plaintiff admitted that he had been sued by Mr. Kenniford for the new wheels. He denied that the wheels were only worth 6d. to be used for old fire. wood. Defendant on oath said that when plaintiff brought the cart to be repaired, the old wheels were not worth repairing. No arrangement was made for the return of the old wheels. It was not the custom to return the old wheels in such cases as that. His Honour gave judgment for the defendant with costs. WHC WAS RESPONSIBLE? Jajmes Beddoe, ironmonger, of Pembroke, sued Messrs. Eastman's, Limited, for 18s. lOd. for good.s supplied. Mr. F. S Reed appeared for plaintiff, and Mr. W. J. Jones, of Haverfordwest, defended. John Henry Evans, manager of the plaintiff, said that the defendant company owed his firm the sum of 18s. lOd. for goods sold and delivered. The goods were sold in the ordinary way to the manager of Messrs. Eastman's, Pembroke branch. The goods were not yet paid for. In reply to Mr. Jones, the witness said that the goods were booked to Messrs. Eastman's, Limited. The goods were for use in the shop. His Honour: What do they want emery- paper for? Rubbing on the meat? And gold paint too? Witness: That was for painting the shop. His Honour: Not the meat. (Laughter). Mr. Jones cross-examined the witness about some of the other articles, and said that he did not know what all the articles were re- quired for. All he knew about the manager, Mr. Lawrence, was that he lived at the shop. He did not know what were the terms of his employment. Frederick Lawrence, who had until lately been manager of Messrs. Eastman's, Pembroke branch, said that when he opened the shop he was instructed to get all that was necessary. He therefore got the articles mentioned in the bill from Mr. Beddoe. None of the articles were for his private use. His Honour said that he did not think the witness painted himself with the gold paint. Witness said that he used the gold paint to brighten up the gas brackets. He added that a brush that he had was for the purpose of scrubbing the block. Cross-examined by Mr. Jones, witness said that he was engaged at a salary of 35s. a week. showed that the witness was employed as a Mr. Jones handed in an agreement which shopman at a salary of 30s. a week. Witness admitted! that he signed the agree- ment and denied that he had been forbidden to pledge the company's credit. Mr. Jones said that this was a test case, be- ing one of a number of similar cases which might be brought against the company. The defence was that Lawrence was only a shop- man, and was not empowered to pledge the credit of the firm. He had perhaps exceeded his authority, and although he might personal- ly be liable, the defendant company would not be. William Lawson, of Swansea district, mana- ger for Messrs. Eastman's, Limited, said that Lawrence was employed as a shopman, and when engaged, he was told that he was never to buy anything for the firm without paying for it at once. He knew nothing of this debt until the shopman was discharged. Lawrence had never been authorised to get the articles mentioned in the claim, and the shop was painted before Lawrence was engaged. In reply to Mr. Reed, witness said that Lawrence was supposed to pay for such articles as were necessary out of the till. He did not have to account for the money so used. His Honour: Then he was a lucky man. (Laughter). Further questioned, witness said that, emery- cloth would be used to polish the cleaners, and the monkey soap also, Mr. Reed remark- ing that they knew it wouldn't wash clothes. (Laughter). Witness further said that Lawrence was dis- missed on January 9th. Mr. Reed: He was illegally dismissed. That is a matter for another court. Mr. Jones: He was brought before the mag- istrates. His Honour said that the case seemed very clear. If Lawrence had paid for them at the time the company would have been willing to pay. He should give judgment for the plaintiff.

+ A MILFORD TRAWLER'S EXPERIENCE. An interesting statement regarding the habit of the herring was made by Mr. Newborn, chairman of the Milford Docks Company, or Thursday at tb] half yearly meeting of th-' company He stid no le-is than 4,000 tons of herrings had been secured during the half-year. It had been thought no use to fish deeper than 50 fathoms for herrings, but it was now possi- ble to get them as deep as 250 to 300 fathoms. The extraordinary quantity of hen-ings caught and theicr excellent quality had given rise to the theory that the fish uninterfered with so long had become too lazy and fat to go to the surface.

f) THE PEMBROKESHIRE HOUNDS. The Pembrokeshire Hounds meet on Monday, February 25, Hasguard Cross Roads; Thursday, February 28, Triffieton Bridge. LORD KENSINGTON TO RETIRE. Lord Kensington will retire from the master- ship of the Pembrokeshire Hounds at the end of the season. It is stated Mr. Ernest Allen, of Clarbeston Grange, has been offered the mastership.

FOOTBALL. ASSOCIATION. MILFORD v. LLANREATH. This match, on Saturday at Milford, resulted in a win for Milford by three goals to nil. On Thursday week a very interesting match was played between the St. Thomas's second team and the Grammar School on the School ground at Portfield. The School captain won the toss, and elected to play up the hill. The game was very tight, although the combination of the School forwards was vastly superior to that of St. Thomas. The half-time score was: School, one goal; St. Thomas, nil. In the second half the school practically held the game, and its final score was: School, three goals; St. Thomas, one goal. For the School J. Lewis scored two goals, and G. James one. J. Lewis, G. James, R. Edwards, and J. L. 0. Williams played well. Mr. C. Allen carried out the duties of referee very efficiently. MILFORD UNITED v. LLANREATH. This game was played at Milford on Satur- day last before a small "gate." Frise made his first appearance between the posts for Milford, while Huggins took the field at centre half. Milford were without Smith, Nat Davies, Bough, Atkinson, and T,arrott. Milford won the to?s, and, with only ten men, played with the wind. Llanreath broke away, but Huggins stopped them and gave to B. Davies Walter Powell shot hard, and Merchant had to save. Milford pressed, but Huggins shot over. Walters got away with a fine run, but Owen kicked- out. From the throw in Blockwell gave to B. Davies, and from his shot Merchant conceded a corner. Walters took the kick, but sent behind. From the kick off Llanreath's right wing made a good run, but Harries, who was playing a good game, relieved, and Walters got possession again, but his shot was wide. Some long kicking was indulged in by both teams. Harris got the ball, but, instead of kicking to his forwards, he dribbled, and was robbed by Jones, who tested Frise with a hot one, which was well cleared. Walters got going, and, centreing the ball with his usual skill, allowed Bert Davies to score with a shot that gave Merchant no chance. From the kick off Walters and Block- well came away with a nice bout of short passing, but GriffithR sent them back, and put his forwards on the attack. The moment, however, was spoiled through Russan getting off-side. Harries tock the free, and with a good kick put Blockwell in possession. He gave to Walters, who made no mistake in finding the net. Milford continued the pres- sure, and after Blockwell and Walters had brought the ball down Walters again centred to Davies, who scored No. 3. Half-time score: Milford, three goals; Llanreath, nil. Llanreath were now playing with the wind, and set up a hot attack on the Milford goal, but Harries and Hooper were, on the top of their form, and brought off some brilliant saves. Fi-i -,e also showed that he has lost none of his (Governess. Llanreath had decidedly hard lines in not scoring on a couple of occa- sion-" Final score:—Milford, three goals; Ll,t!c,h, nil. ITEMS. Harries and Hooper played well at back. Blockwell is by far the best partner Ned" has had this season. Report says that Huggins has played his last game for Milford. And that he will play for Priory first! A junior league will be formed at Milford for next season. The United will put up the Owen Philipps Cup" for competition with medals for win- ners. The junior tournament will be completed on Saturday. All the teams will turn out in the different rounds, and some good games are certain. Watch the Fearnots and Pembroke Dock Invincibles. No one can name the winners, except Waterston." His attack on the Milford Committee was as undeserved as it was unmanly. The handicappers can look after themselves. You can judge the game better on the field than by looking over the hedge. LINESMAN.

RUCBY Milford play Tenby at Milford on Saturday.

THE PROPOSED NEW SCHOOL AT CLYNDERWEN- "Economist" writes us:—"There is a great deal of misunderstanding and confusion among the good people of Clynderwen at present in connection with the proposed new school. This requires explanation which I propose to give with the hope of being able to expose the hypocrisy of the so-called agitation. The following points should bo borne in mind to be able to understand this business. That fully three-fourths of Clynderwen is in the county of Carmarthen. That is the whole of the north side of the railway bridge, as well as about half of the south side of the said bridge. Another point to be observed is that Brynconin School, which is in the county of Pembroke, is only about one and a quarter miles from the said railway bridge. All the children then who live on the north side of the Clynderwen railway bridge, which means about, three-fourths of the whole, live within' one and a quarter miles or so from the Council School at Brynconin. The grievance alleged is that this school is too far for the children to walk, but this is really only an excuse which has nothing whatever to do with this matter, as the following fact will abundantly prove. Now observe that all the Clynderwen children, with the exception of the few that go to Church there, walk through all weathers all the year round to their places of worship at Llanddssilio, and that not once only, but the large majority walk twice and some even three times, as well as their parents, a good number having to go a good long way further than the school to reach their places of worship. Be- sides this the children often during the week attend meetings at their places of worship, which means another journey. This, I main- tain, is a sufficiently conclusive proof that there is no real need for a school at Clynder- won. Why, then, this terrible waste of public money? Are there not plenty of places all over the county whose needs are ten times more urgent? And we need not look further than the neighbourhood of Bethesda and Peny- groes to see a glaring instance of this, where the poor little children have fully three miles to reach a school. Which is the more urgent case ? Is it the children who live within a mile and a quarter or mile and a half, or the chil- dren who have fully three miles of a rough road to travel to school ? Some three years ago the Carmarthenshire Education Authority had this matter of education at Clynderwen under consideration, which, after being looked into thoroughly, was abandoned as unworkable, presumably. Later on the Pembrokeshire Education Authority took the matter in hand, and ultimately decided, for the sake of peace,' to open an infant school at the Reading Room, which they considered amply sufficient to meet the case. And this most people consider very generous indeed, far too much so to please the people who have to bear the burden. But with this arrangement the Clynderwen folks are represented as not satisfied. The fact is that the people take only the slightest interest in this matter, which is really identical with the interest of an individual whose object is to upset the present arrangement. The educa- tion authority as practical men are bound to pay some regard to economy and expense as well as to efficiency. Now, Brynconin School is a most excellent building, having only been built about five years at a cost of over iZl,800, and this school has ample accommodation and provision ior all the children at Clynderwen, as well as those at LFandissilio. And as the Clynderwen children form about one-third of the whole in school it stands to reason that the removal of those children will involve a most serious loss in money, for it will mean not only the keeping of a full staff of teachers at Clynderwen as well as at Brynconin, whereas the present staff is more than enough for all the children at present. But this is not the only loss. A very large sum of money will have to be spent on the Reading Room, which, by the bye, is a private property, to mako it fit and suitable for the purpose of education. In the face of these facts, which cannot be disputed, it is to be hoped the edu- cation authority will stand firm by their own decision, and will not be dictated to by two or three irresponsible individuals. "As to the so-called petition, the education authority will know exactly what value to set on such humbugs which are the easiest as well as the cheapest things procurable for any purpose under the sun. It would be well for them, therefore, to be on their guard not to be misled by anything that may reach them in the shape of documents in which may be traced the voice, as well as the hand, of some Jacob who has personal interest to serve."

COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTIONS. LIST OF CANDIDATES In addition to the candidates we named last week for uncontested seats, the Rev. D. J. Hughes (L.) will be nominated for St. Dogmaeis. In Haverfordwest and district the fight is very keen. Little is said in public it is true, but the candidates and their friends are prose- cuting a vigorous canv iss It seems to b:! acknowledged that in St. Martin's, St. Thomas, and the Hamlets, the results will be very close. Milford seems likely to be spared a contest, but at Steynton the battle of three years ago is being waged by the foame antagonists. At the last moment Mr. A. W. Massy has come out to oppose Mr. Canton at Camrose, but it seems almost a foilcrn hope. Ambleston is another keen contest, and likely to prove a close finish. At Llangwm a three cornered fight is threatened, and the result, if this policy is pursued, is not hard to forsee. At the last moment we hear that Mr. Dan Davies' return for Pembroke (Division 30) is challenged by Dr. Style. Next Monday is the day for the nominations. From all accounts there will be very keen fights in both the Tenby Divisions. Mr. C. W. R. Stokes and Mr. C. J. Williams are the re- tiring members, but only the former intends seeking re-election, although it is now rumour- ed that Mr. Williams will again come forward at the eleventh hour. Mr. Egerton Allen is said to be on the war path, intending to fight both divisions, viz., numbers 44 and 45. Mr. George Thomas comes forward for No. 44, though several others are spoken of as candi- dates, amongst whom may be mentioned Mr. George Chiles, Mr. J. T. Edwards, and Mr. Charles Farley. It is not likely that all these gentlemen will go to the poll, but nothing will be known for certain until five o'clock on -Monday next, which is the last hour for de- livery of nominations. The local opinion favours Mr. Stokes for No. 45, and Mr. George Thomas for No. 44. CON TESTS May be looked for in the following divisions (the results of the previous elections are given under the candidates names). Ambleston.J ames Harries (L.)., and Victor IJig,cn (C.)., 1904 Mr. James Harries (L) 228 Charles Mathias (C) 116 Lib. majority 112 1901-Liberal majority, 1. Camrose.—*W. J. Canton (L), A. W. Massy (C.). 1904. W. J. Canton (L) 169 A. W. Massy (C) 75 Lib. majority g4 1901-Liberal unopposed. Eglwyswrw.—*E. Robinson (L.), John Thomas (C.), Pistyll Bach. 1904—Liberal un- opposed. Fishguard.W. L. Williams (L.), J. C. Yorke (C.). 1904—Liberal gain. W. L. Williams (L) 268 J. C. Yorke (C) 139 Lib. majority. 129 1901—Conservative unopposed. Haverfordwest (St. Mary and St. Martin).— *Rev. James Phillips (L.), Hugh Saunder- (C ). 1904—Liberal gain. Rev. James Phillips (L). 264 Hugh Saunders (C) 230 Lib. majority 34 1901—Conservative, by casting vote. Haverfordwest, (St. Thomas).Itsaiah Rey- nolds (L.), Archdeaccn Hilbers (C.). 1904—Liberal gain Isaiah Reynolds (L) 204 Edward Reid (C) 103 W. McKenzie (C) withdrawn 2 Lib. majority 101 1901-Con. unopposed. Haverfordwest (St. Martin's, Hamlets).—E. White (C.), J. Lewis, Hanton (L.). 1904. O. H. S. Williams (C) 99 T. Lewis, Hanton (L) 83 Con. majority 16 1901-Conservathe unopposed. CilgeTran.—* Jonathan George (L.), J. V Colby (C.). 1904. Jonathan George (L) 180 J. V. Colby (C) 142 Lib. majority 38 1901—Conservative unopposed. Llangwm.—Rev. J. Evans (C.), S. W. Dawkins (L.), J. S. Roberts (C.) 1904—Liberal gain. Rev. J. James, Middle Hill (L) 183 G. P. Georgg, Nash (C) 100 Lib. majority. 83 1901—L.U., unopposed. Manorbier.—*T. Llewhellin (L.), W. G. flareell (C.) 1904—Liberal gain. Thomas Llewellyn (L) 145 W. G. Parcell (C) 126 Lib. majority 19 1901-Conservative majority, 49. Mathry.—*T. E. Thomas (L.), H. M. Harrier (C.). 1904 and 1901-L. unopposed. Naa.'berth.W. Palmer Morgan fL.), D J. Lewis (C.), solicitor. 1904-L. unopposed. Pembroke (Division 30)—*Dan Davieis (L.); Dr. Hurall Style (C.), 1904—(L.) uncontested. Steynton.—*R. Cole (L.), J. T. Fisher (C.). 1904—Liberal gain. Robert Cole, Milford. 180 J. T. Fisher, Denant (C) 157 Lib. majority. 23 1901—Conservative unopposed. St. Iscells.—*W. Lawrence (L.), C. H. R. ickerman (C ). 1904-Liberal gain. W. Lawrence (L) 192 C. H. R. Vickerman (C) 152 Lib. majority 40 1901-Conservative unopposed. Tenby (Division 44).-G. Thomas (C.), George Childs (C.). 1904 C. J. Williams (C) 205 John Davies (L) 121 Con. majority 84 1901—Conservative unopposed. Tenby (Division 45).—*C. W. R. Stokes (C.), C. F. Egerton Allen (L.). 1904. C. W. R. Stokes (C) 193 C. F. Egerton Allen (L) 145 Con. majoirity 48 1901—Conservative majority 28. *Denotes old member.

NARBERTH. Numerous deaths have occurred in the town and neighbourhood during the last fortn ght. Three deaths occuirred in St. James's-street the same week, among them being Mr. Griff Davies, the oldest inhabitant of the town, who would have had his eighty-ninth birthday in April had he lived. There is quite an epidemic of influenza raging, and a large number are suffer- ing from its attack. On Sunday morning last a wedding was solemnised at the Tabernacle Congregational Chapel, the contracting parties being Mr. John Thomas, son of P.S. Thomas, of Narberth, and Miss Polly Sale, of the Barley Mow Inn, Nar- berth. The ceremony being performed at an early hour there were few spectators. The pastor, the Rev. R. J. Williams, officiated. What might have been a fatal accident occurred at a new building in Narberth on Friday last, A young man apprenticed to Mr. George Brown, contractor, was working on the wall plate on the top of the building, when he was suddenly seized with faintness, and before aid could be given him lost his balance and fell to the ground a distance of twenty feet. Fortunately there was soft soil on the spot where he alighted, and came down upon his knees, but he then fell forwaod and knocked his head against a plank, the blow rendering him unconscious. Medical aid was procured, but he remained in a semi-conscious state all night. On Saturday, however, he regained full consciousness, and is now progressing very favourably. The injured young man is the son of the butler at Picton Castle. OBSERVER.

SERVANTS GOMPENSATIO;1 ACT. [Written specially for the "County Guardian" by a Pembrokeshire Solicitor.] IJmy of OUT readers, perhaps, have not given mt. L consideration to the new Act of Parlia- ment which very shortly comes into operation, and will entail very heavy liabilities on every householder who employs servants. The Act known as the Workmen's Compensation Act, 1906, imposes onerous burdens upon every householder, and comes into operation on the 1st of July next, and we feel it a duty to draw careful attention to several important points in connection therewith. The majority of people have by this time heard something or other about the Act, but have not gone carefully into what we might term its terrible force. Have they considered that any one of them may before six months are gone be called upon to pay such a sum as Z300? Probably not, and your next door neigh- bour would possibly think that your mind was unsettled if you mentioned the fact to him. But this is the maximum sum (the minimum is £ 150) where death results from the injury which your servant has sustained during the ordinary course of his or her employment, if such servant leaves any one wholly dependent upon his or her earnings. You may say, Oh, my servants have no one entirely dependent upon them," but even under such circum- stances you are not free, as' it is provided further that if such servant leaves any depen- dants in part dependent upon his earnings you will be liable to pay compensation as may be reasonable and proportionate to the injury to the said dependants. How many householders know what is done with the wages they pay out to their servants quarterly, and how much of such wages is sent home to help a poor father or mother? The provision, however, is for fatal accidents, which, we are happy to say, are few and far between. Now, with regard to the accidents which our servants are liable to daily, and which are of frequent occurrence. The Act says in its first section:— If in any employment personal injury by accident arising out of and in the course of the employment is caused to a workman, his employer shall be liable to pay compensation in accordance with scale set out in the Act. Now, let us take a few examples and thoroughly understand what liabilities are thrust upon every master or mistress. Suppose that the housemaid Mary is unfortunate enough in the course of her employment to be disabled for life by some accident. Under such circumstances what is our liability? For the sake of making the point clear we will say that Mary's wages were k20 a year, which on being added to board and lodging come to £50 a year. The new Act says you shall pay Mary a weekly payment for the rest of her life amounting to £ 25, being half of her weekly earnings during the previous twelve months! This seems very severe, but, neverthelass, this is the law which comes into force in July next, and which will tell very heavily on many householders who are already, in our humble opinion, somewhat heavily taxed. Now, take another example, in which we will say John, the gardener, is occupied in pruning some tirees from the top of a ladder. He falls and breaks a rib or leg, which is not a hard thing to do. Such an accident would entail incapacity for work, which might stretch itself over a considerable period. Under these circumstances his master will, under the Act. have to make a weekly payment not ex- ceeding 50 per cent. of his average weekly earnings, but if the incapacity lasts less than two weeks no compensation can be claimed for the first week. The master, also, is not liable if the injury does not disable the servant for at least seven days Also, it is provided that if the injury to a servant is attributable to the serious and wilful misconduct of the servant no compensation shall be claimed unless the injury results in death or serious and permanent disablement." The Act does not apply to any person em- ployed otherwise than by way of manual labour whose remuneration exceeds k250 per annum, or a person whose employment is of a casual nature, and who is employed otherwise than in the master's trade or business, or to policemen, or to an outworker (a person who repairs, cleans, etc., in his own house), or to a member of the employer's family living with him, but it does apply, with the above excep- tions, to any person who has entered into a contract of scrvice or apprenticeship with an employer, whether by manual labour or cleri- cal, and the Act also applies to shopkeepers. After July next every householder who em- ploys servants will be liable to all of the above mentioned serious burdens, and. we should advise every master and mistress to fully in- sure themselve3 in some reliable insuranc- office against such risks before that date.

» HAVERFORDWEST COUNTY COURT. Shire Hall, Tuesday.—Before His Honour Judge Bishop. A BIG DEBT. An adjourned judgment summons, Thomas Ford and Co., Ltd., against W. H. Phelps, late of Merlin's Bridge, for a debt of Ell5 8s. 9d. came up for hearing. Mr. W. T. S. Tombs, who appeared for the plaintiffs, said the case was adjourned at the last court to obtain evidence as to debtor's means. He had now evidence that he was in the service of the Great Western Railway as a packer at a regular wage of 16s. 6d. per week. His Honour said that was not much out of which to pay a debt of £115. Mr. Tombs said he had no children, and had no rates or taxes to pay. He asked for an order for 10s. a month. An order to this effect was made. A BLACKSMITH'S DIFFICULTIES. Messrs. Phillips and Wilkins, agricultural implement dealers, Haverfordwest, sought to recover arrears amounting to £ 26 under a judg- ment order against Benjamin James, black- smith, Portfield. Mr. Percy Wilkins said he obtained an order for £1 a month three years ago. Defendant had only paid nine instalments. Defendant was in business at Portfield as a blacksmith, and had been for many years. The defendant had no wifa or family, and had plenty of busi- ness and strength to do it. Mr. W. J. Jones, who appeared for the deb- tor, ask*d Mr. Wilkins if he knew the defen- dant had plenty of health and business. He had been in ill-hpalth for the last six months, and did not earn on an average more than 10s. a week. Mr. Wilkins said the defendant was in a good. neighbourhood, surrounded by farmers, and ought to earn 30s. or L2 a week. Any ordinary blacksmith could earn that, and defendant was something better than an ordinary black- smith. The defendant was called, and he said owing to failing eye-sight and health he could not earn much. He got very little shoeing to do, and never earned iP,2 a week in his life. An order was made for 5s. a month. A SOLVA CASE. R. Phillips and Co., drapers, etc., Mathry, sought to recover from Elizt Symmonds, Sky- fog, Solva, the administratrix of Henry John, deceased, her brother, 96 6e. 10d., balance of an account for goods supplied. Mr. W. J. Jones appeared for the plaintiff, and said the defendant was the wife of David Symmonds, and was the administratrix of her late brother's effects. She admitted that the claim was correct on her brother's estate, but denied that she was liable, but he should be able to show that she had inter-meddled with her late brother's estate, and that was sufficient to make her liable. Moreover, judgment had already been given against her when sued by another plaintiff, and the full amount was realised. His Honour, dissecting the. account, said JE3 4s. lOd. appeared to have been supplied to defendant, and that left £ 3 2s. as supplied to tho brother. Deducting the interest charged he entered a verdict for plaintiff. Defendant's husband asked .for an order to pay Is. per month, and afterwards 2s. 6d. per month, but his Honour made an order for the payment of 5s. a month. FROM CONTRACTOR TO STONE BREAKER. Mr A. W. Massy, Cuffern, Roch, sought to recover L9 14s. 9d. from John Reed, Rathe, Camrose. Mr. Massy said the defendant was a farmer occupying sixty or seventy acres of land. He had cattle and sheep on the farm, and the present debt was in respect of 341 loads of stone which defendant had from plaintiff's quarries, when he was Toad contractor. Defendant said he was sold up last year on a distress for rent, and there was nothing now on the farm. He was, however, still tenant, but he received twelve months' notice to quit last Michaelmas, and he had his mother, aged 73, to maintain. He was unmarried, but his earnings were only 6s. or Be. a week on the road by breaking stones. j!C¡. -s¿_A Plaintiff said defendant previously had a contract, in connection with which he was working regularly. Defendant: I am breaking stones by the yard now. His Honour: But you have a farm of 60 acres. Mr. Massy: If he is really broken I won't ask him to pay if he will pay the expenses of the court. He would never come and see me, ur answer any letters I have sent him. If be had come I would not have brought the case o court at all. His Honour asked defendant if he could not pay 10s. ,1 month. Defendant offered 2s. a month. His Honour: That u ridiculous. An order was made for 10s. a month. THE CARTLETT MILLS. Mr. W. G. Eaton Evans, acting for Sir Charles Philipps, applied for possession of Cartlett Mill and house, tenanted by Mr. Richard E. Thomas at a rent of L- 40. Mr. Evans mentioned that the house and premises were let to Mr. Thomas in 1896, and he was given twelve months' notice to quit on September 28, 1905, but defendant was still in possession. Although according to the agreement defendant could only claim six months' notice, he had given him twelve. Mr. Thomas said he was summoned for neg- lecting to give up possession. Let the plaintiff prove that. His Honour: He has asked' you to go out on the 29th of September, and you have not gone. That is neglecting and refusing. Defendant said he had not been paid for the machinery in the mill. His Honour: You have possession of the machinery, and they won't pay you until you give it up to them. Mr. Eaton Evans pointed out that defendant had his right of action. His Honour: Of course. He cannot expect you to pay for the machinery until he goes out. Defendant: I shall not go until I am com- pelled. His Honour: You will be compelled to. I shall have to make an order, that is all. These money matters will be adjusted afterwards. Defendant: Are they s'iort of money. that thoy want the insurance settled first? Mr. Eaton Evans: You have no right to talk in that way His Honour told defendant that he had no defence, and added, "He has got the mill." Mr. Eaton Evans: It is burnt down. His Honour: Burnt down Mr. Evans said that defendant had only the dwelling-house, and he was told that he had moved out of that, only he refused to give up the key. His Honour made an order for possession in twenty-eight days. Defendant: I cannot pay that, sir. CURIOUS CASE FROM GOODWICK. THE OWNERSHIP OF A HOUSE. Benjamin Jones, of Northampton-place, Swansea, applied to obtain possession of Illemani House, Goodwick, now in the occupa- tion of Josephine Thomas, the wife of Captain David Thomas, from whom she is separated. Mr. Bertram Jacobs, of London (instructed by Messrs. Llewellyn, Howells, and Williams, Swansea) appeared for the plaintiff, and' Mr. A. B. Williams, Haverfordwest and FishguaTd, for the defendant. Lr. Jacobs said the action was to recover possession from defendant of certain premises known as Illimani House, Goodwick, upon which the plaintiff claimed to have a mort- gage. The defendant was not the mortgagor, but the wife of the mortgagor. His Honour: She is the tenant? Mr. Jacobs said she was not the tenant. She claimed possession for reasons of which they had no knowledge. Captain David Thomas, master mariner, was the tenant in fee simple, and built the house with moneys adv-anced to him from time to time by the plaintiff, and in return he granted Mr. Jones a mortgage upon the house. Captain Thomas himself had yielded up possession, and the only obstacle to the mortgagee taking possession was the existence of Mrs. Thomas, who held tight to the premises. His Honour: Is she in possession? Mr. Jacobs: She is living on the premises. He had said that he knew of no reason for Mrs. Thomas retaining possession of the pre- mises, but there was a reason suggested by Mrs. Thomas herself, and that was that she would not go out unless she was paid money for going out. As his Honour was aware the onus lay on the plaintiff to prove that he claimed from someone who was in possession before Mrs. Thomas. He should call evidence to prove that Captain Thomas was in posses- sion of the premises before he married Mrs. Thomas. They were married in 1898, and this liou-c- was built in 1896-7. Captain Thomas lived there when he was in this country. Cap- tain Thomas conveyed the house in fee simple to MT. Jones, the plaintiff, in October, 1904. If he proved these, facts. the onus would lie with Mrs. Thomas to prove she had a valid title. His Honour: What has become of Captain Thomas ? Mr. Jacobs: He is in England; he is separ- ated from Mrs. Thomas. Mr. Benjamin Jones, the mortgagee, sworn, said he was an outfitter in High-street, Swan- sea. At different times he advanced money to Captain Thomas for building a house at Good- wick. Ht advanced money at different dates- from 1394 to 1897. In October, 1904, Captain Thomas granted him a mortgage of the pre- mises. Accompanying the mortgage he was handed the conveyance of the freehold from the Pembrokeshire Estates Company to Cap- tain Thomas. That was executed in June, 1904. Cross-examined: He sent the money to Cap- tain Thomas's brother, who was acting as his agent, as it was required. He was examined as to having sold the property by auction. Mr. Jacobs explained that the property was knocked down at a sale, but as Mrs. Thomas would not give up possession the sale fell through, as the buyer could not be given pos- session. The property was bought by a Mrs. Mathias. Mr.. Williams said Captain Thomas left his home in December, 1903. As a matter of fact, Mrs. Thomas had not heard from him since 1901, and she took proceedings against him for desertion. They disputed the fact that Captain Thomas erected the house. His Honour said that did not matter; the land was conveyed to him far the erection of a house Mr. Williams said the defendant supplied money for half the cost of the house. She put this question to the witness, who, however, denied its accuracy, and said he paid for the house himself. His Honour: How did you give him the money?—I sent him the momy from time to time, as he asked for it. I had full confidence in him His Honour: Of course you had. That is how people come to grief. Mr. Williams: Did Mrs. Thomas claim the propeity? lies, she said she had helped to pay for the building of it Replying to his Honour, plaintiff said Mrs. Mathias, who bought the house at the sale, had been released from her bargain, as they could not give her possession. Replying to Mr. Williams, plaintiff said Mrs. Thomas told him she had helped to build the house, but he knew he had paid for it. His Honour: It does not matter whether she helped to pay for the house or not; she has not got a conveyance of the house. Mr. Jacobs said he had a number of trades- men present who built the house, and who could testify as to who paid them, but after his Honour's 1 em arks he would not call them, unless it was necessary to call rebutting evi- dence. Mr. Williams, for the defendant, said after his client and Captain Thomas became engaged he said he was thinking to build a house, but had not enough money. She advanced him z220, £30, and £10, and got Z40 from her mother, which she lent to Captain Thomas. The house was built, and the parties married and went to live there, and Mrs. Thomas spent more of her money upon furnishing the house. She had been in occupation ever since, but in 1901 Captain Thomas deserted her, and in 1903 she took proceedings against him for maintenance, but was unable to find him until a week ago. The defendant gave evidence in support of her counsel's statement, and, in' reply to his Honour, said she believed her husband lived abroad, and that he was married again. He had turned out a dreadful man. His Honour: But you married him for better or for worse. He gave a verdict for plaintiff, and ordered possession to be given up on June 24 next. 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