The Pembroke County Guardian and Cardigan Reporter

NOTES AND LOIVIMENTS. The one topic of interest which everybody is discussing just now, and the one I would rather handle with a pair of tongs, is the County Council election. It is so difficult to say any- thing new, or which some one or other may no" imagine to savour of partisanship, that i am not tempted to linger upon the subject. Per- sonally, it is a bit of a bore to me, for the difference between "Tweedledum" and "Tweedledee" merely lies in how they pro- nounce "Shibboleth." As a working-man, 1 do not now believe that it matters the least tiny bit whether John Thomas or Thomas John gett the upper hand. I have out-lived illusions of that sort, and I believe that the two gentlemen who exchange places with each other's Chris- tian and surnames may change places in the County Council without us being, like the jack- daw after the Abbot's curse "one penny the worse" or better k x » If anybody d.ffers from me, and really be- lieves that there is any difference between the ordinary party man, be he Liberal or be he Tory, he is either of a philosophic turn of mind, like the gentleman who elsewhere in this issue writes so learnedly upon the distinguish- ing characteristics of the two parties, or he possesses an optimisiic temperament which I rather envy. I am clearly not made of the stuff out of which political canvassers are fashioned, and am more useless than Billy Jenkins's" famous sign-post, which did, at any rate, point the way, though it never went. 1. can do neither. 1 1 Y After all the talk of putting the chief con- :;tabl('" office on a more democratic footing it has all ended, as much of this sort of talk does, in smoke. A new chief constable has been appointed, and ne'er a word was whtspered of those suggesied "rules and regulations" which were to curb his autocratic power. He may, if he choses, forbid the hapless policemen, when off duty in the station-house, playing dominoes or taking a hand at crib; or he may issue notices, not merely forbidding the police from giving any information to a pressman, but even warning the latter off the premises. He may, of course, do these, and other, and worse, things, but I dio not think he will, because he comes of a fine old Pembrokeshire stock, not in the habit of making a tyrannical use of their power. x x x The new man possesses an experience which ought to make him an excellent chief. In twenty years he has learned how to handle men, and has had practical every day experi- ence of police administration. He must also possess personal qualities of a rare sort, for the man who can persuade both Whigs and Tories that "Codlin's the friend, not Short," must have a strong personality and force of character. Frankly, I would have liked our deputy chief constable promoted to the post, but as I know the new chief will have no trustier ally than his second in command, I shall emulate no good an example, and wish Chief Constable Sunime. s a happy and prosperous official career in his native county. i i x I would wish to voice what I believe is a general feeling, the opinion that Mrs. Webb- Bowen has geen ungenerously treated by the Standing Joint Committee. If I understand the matter aright the late chief constable contri- buted from his pay towards the superannuation fund, and after 27 years service he was en- titled, or those whom he. left behind, to a certain sum, called a gratui'y. The police regulations say this sum "may" be granted, but by all the laws of justice and fairness, the intention is "shall" or "wilL" It seems hard that the first time a new precedent is set up the victim shall be the widow of an officer who, whatever his faults, did good service to the county. I have mistaken the character of Pembrokeshire men if they do not agree with me. < Y The Town Council meeting on Tuesday even- ing was as dull and void of interest as an ordi- nary parish council. Mr. George Davies tried, unsuccessfully, to draw the badger," and get some sort of definite pronouncement upon the eternal water supply; but, dear me, when Alderman T. L. James makes an explanation" it is about as informing and satisfying as try- ing to decipher some ancient brasses, or the tablet of some forgo;ten worthy who has been a long time dead. It seems highly probable, as far as I can make cut, that we shall have a constant supply when we have anbther de- luge similar to the one they had in the days of Noah! x x x I was glad to assist,,as an interested spec- tator, in the kindly iribute of affectionate regard wh ch was paid to Miss Livermore at the girls' National school yesterday, when she severed a comection of thirty-two years with that school. Miss Livermore. in her retirement, can, as the Rev. James Phillips, so neatly phrased it, look back upon a long life spent in the noblest of all callings, that of training the young, knowing that she has won the love and esteem of managers, teachers, and children. That she has secured the confidence of the parents is shown by the fact that the school is better filled- to day than it ever has been. The same holds good of the bO:F' school, where Mr. Morgan, the doye.i of the teaching profes- sion in the county, has his school as well filled to-day as ever it has been. That seems a sufficient reply to the base insinuation con- veyed by a "local," whose ill-advised partisan zeal has again over-ran its discreton. XIX I had no intention the other week, of saying anything which would hurt the susceptibilities of the ve:y excellent orchestral band of the Wilts. Regiment. I was guided by "The Pilot's critique, and a report given me personally by a musical friend, in what I said of their per- formance in "Judàs Maccaebas." In extenua- tion, however, I must add in fairness that the orchestra was somewhat disorganised on that occasion, it was a mixed band, not wholly of Wilts, men, they were not under the baton of their own conductor, and they had scarcely any rehearsal. The band of the Wilts regiment has delighted us so often in the south part of the county that I would be the last man to treat then discourteously, or speak of their services ungratefully. THE SAXON.

HAVERFORDWEST. THE EISTEDDFOD. At the Whit-Monday Eisteddfod Sir Charles Philipps, of Picton Castle, will preside at the morning meeting; Mr. Owen Philipps, M.P., at the afternoon meeting; and his Worship the Mayor (Councillor J. Reynolds) will preside at the evening concert. BOYS' BRIGADE. Dr. Henry Owen, in addition to his usual annual subscription, has kindly presented the brigade with two miniature rifles of the im- proved new century pattern for target practice, which is highly appreciated by the boys, who promise to become crack shots. SUDDEN DEATH OF MISS LEWIS. Miss Patsy Lewis, of Picton-place, died suddenly on Thursday week in London. She left her home apparently in good health, and the news of her very unexpected demise came as a great shock to her numerous friends. CHOIR MEMBERS AT SUPPER. At the Tabernacle Schoolroom on Monday evening Mr. and Mrs. D. T. Rees entertained the members of the Tabernacle Choir to supper. An excellent repast was provided, and at the close the Rev. E. Nicholson Jones proposed a vote of thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Rees, referring to the great debt which the church owed Mr. Rees as organist. Mr. Llewellin Phillips seconded the vote, which was carried with acclamation. Mr. Rees suitably replied. COL. TPA r>HILTPPS, M.P Colonel Ivor Philipps, M.P., the member for Southampton, has been appointed a director of the new Channel Ferry (Dover) Company, which held its first meeting at the Cannon-street Hotel London, on Monday. The Ferry Company's scheme, which would be equally effective, would only cost kl,000,000, and passengers would be able to cross from Dover without changing compartments. This undertaking would result in great financial advantages to the South Eastern and Chatham and Dover Railway. Within three years the service might be in full operation, and assurances have been received on both sides of the Channel that once all the agreements were concluded there would not be the slightest difficulty in raising the capital. The following seven directors were elected:— Lord Weardale (chairman), the Hon. Arthur Stanley, M.P., Colonel Ivor Philipps, M.P., Admiral Sir Cyprian Bridge, Admiral Brown de Colston, the Hon. George Peel, and Sir Charles Rivers Wilson. THE COUNTY MEMBER. Mr. J. Wynford Philipps, M.P., who has recently suffered from an attack of inflwenza, acting on the advice of his doctor, has paired, and will not be in his place in the House of Commons for a week or two. CHURCH OF ENGLAND MEN'S SOCIETY. The quarterly meeting of the Church of England Men's Society was held on Sunday afternoon at St. Martin's Church, and was well attended. The Rev. C. M. Phelps, the v-car, read prayers and the lessons, and the sermon— a powerful one—was preach(d by the Rev. J. Hughes Parry, of Rudbaxton, his subject being "The strength of the inner man."

CŒLS' NATIONAL SCHOOL, 1 PRESENTATION TO TI-IE HEADMISTRESS. A USEFUL AND HONOURED CAREER. Miss Liver-more, the headmistress of the Cms' National School, Barn-street, Haverfordwest, yesteiday (Thursday) ended a career ol school .eacliiilg which goes back thirty-idx years. Of these four were spent in the old Board school, and thirty-two have lxen employed in teaching at the giLls' school. Yesterday she passed into wea-eained retirement after leading a useful and honoured life which has left its influence on two or three generations. Her retirement has be-en brought about earlier than would otherwise have been the case, under the strain of carrying out her important work m a large and flourishing school with an inadequate staff, and as repl\SCl1\.a,on to this effect parted un- heeded by the county education authority, Miss Liverpool felt compelled in October last to intimate her resignation. It was felt, however, that she could not be permitted to retire from active work without being given some slight acknowledgment from the managers, the teaching staff, the girls in the school, and their parents, of how deeply they appreciate her work. Accordingly a subscription was started, to which all who were invited wi'llingly responded, and with the sum thus obtained a gold expanding bracelet with watch attached, an umbrella, and several smaller articles were purchased from Mr. Munt. Yesterday (Thursday) afternoon a small com pany of visitors invaded the school in the middle of the afternoon, and lessons were sus- pended for a short time while a very interesting ceremony was performed. Among those pre- sent were Mr. E. Eaton Evans (chairman of managers), the Ven. Archdeacon Hilbers (the school correspondent), Mr. L. Roberts (manager), the Rev. J. Phillips (council manager), the Rev. J. H. Davies (vicar of St. Mary's), and Mr. James Foord. Some of the elder girls who have left school were also present. Archdeacon Hilbers said: We are met to show the high esteem and regard that we the man- agers, the teachers, and the girls have for Miss Livermore. She has been with us for more than ;h r y-two years. She was here when 1 came, and I have been here thirty-two years. During that very long time by her ability and con- scientious discharge of her duties she has won the respect and esteem of her managers, the kindly friendship of her teachers, and also of the children, and I am sure of the parents. Her ability and good work in this school have been shown by a continuous succession of very excellent reports both from his Majesty's in- spectors and the diocesan inspector in religious knowledge. Those reports have always been excellent, excellent, excellent. The confidence of the parents is shown by the fact that there are more girls in the school now than there were ever before, just as she is leaving. It was with very great regret that the managers felt obliged to accept her resignation, and we re- gretted it the more because the reasons why she felt obliged to go was the weak state of her health, and this ill-health, we fear, was caused by the more than fairly difficult work of necessity laid upon her. I have been asked by the managers, the teachers, and the children to make a presentation to Miss Livermore to show that we do really love and esteem her, and we are hopeful that when we give it to her that her quiet retirement from work will lead to her being fully restored to health. On behalf of the managers, teachers, and children I make this slight presentation to you Miss Livermore, handing the articles to her amid the applause of the company. Mr. E. Eaton Evans said he wished to express his appreciation of the good work done by Miss Livermore during the long period she had been at the school. He was there when she came, and he thought he recollected her coming, and he could endorse every word the archdeacon had said of the very great work Miss Livermore had done at those, schools. It was undoubtedly ■ rue that tho school reports had always been excellent. He hoped Miss Livermore would soon be restored to health. (Applause.) The Rev. James Phillips (who had just ont-jied the room) was asked to say a few words, and said, though lie had not heard what had been said, he could judge the tenour of the speeches, and had so much confidence in the archdeacon that he could endorse what he had said without hawng heard him. Miss Livermore j had been among them so many years as a teacher, first at the board school and then there, that it m ght seem almost an impertinence to pronounce any eulogy upon her services. She had done her work conscientiously and faith- fully, she had been kind to her staff, and thoughtful in her dealings with the children. In her retirement she would always have the satisfaction of looking back upon the years she had fpent at. that school, as spent in most im- portant pubIc service, and there was no func- tion, save perhaps one, more important than that of a teacher of children, for so much could be done in the school, not only by the scripture lessons and the moral instruction, but what left a more abiding impression, the life and character of the teacher. There were many in L:' -"1- I-Iaverfordwest, some ot wnom naa now ennuren in that school, who owed much to Miss Liver- more for her influence for good in their own early days. He attached great importance to the scripture lessons given in that school, and the Biblical knowledge that was imparted by painstaking and earnest teachers, especially those whose hearts were in thorough sympathy with the work and instruction they gave. Even more important than that was the atmosphere in the school created by an earnest, conscien- tious teacher. (Applause.) Nothing could have a better and higher influence than per- sonal example. He hoped that Miss Livermore would be spared for many years to enjoy her well-earned ielsure, and that it would be com- forted by the reflection that her life had not been in vain, but that there would be in Haver- fordwest, for a long time, those who cherished her memory, and hold her in high respect and esteem. The Rev. J. H. Davies added his testimony from a personal acquaintance with Miss Liver- more to what had already been said as to the useful work she had accomplished. Miss Livermore- said she was very much obliged to the managers for the kind words which had been spoken, and to the teachers and scholars for the very handsome and useful presents she had received. It was very kind of them all to have treated them in th's manner, but without having received those nice things she' would never forget that school, for she had spent the best years of her life in that room. She would always deeply treasure that lovely watch and bracelet, and they would remind her of the goodwill which prompted the giving of them. She was not going away from the town, and there was no need for her to say a final good-bye for she hoped to see them often. She again thanked them all for their kind words and presents. A few words from the archdeacon ended the proceedings. 11 Miss Berken, the new headmistress, who comes from Shipley, Yorlish xe, will commence her duties on Monday.

NEYLAND. THE VICAR OF LLANSTADWELL. The Rev. L. H. Rumsey, vica" of Llanstadwell (Neyland) must be one of the oldest active Welsh clergymen, for he s in his 83rd year, and still officiates at the quaint and picturesque parish church overlooking the blue waters of Milford Haven. During his long ministry he has been to Jamaica (where, in addition to his clerical duties, he ws vc-principal of the Bishop's College), and Australia, remaining in the latter country for ten years. In Crick- how. !• Church, the south transept of which is known as Rumsey Chapel, several monuments and stones attest the residence of the Rumsey family in its neighbourhood for more than 200 years. Mr. Rumsey succeeded Dr. Armstrong as vicar of Llanstadwell, and on attaining his eightieth birthday his parishioners made him a suitable presentation.

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Shire Hall, Monday: Before the Mayor (Mr. J. Reynolds), Mr. L. Roberts, Dr. F. R. Greenish, Messrs. J. Rowlands, C. C. Saies, E. M. PrichaTds, and Hugh J. P. Thomas. A SURPRISE. Michael Power, was summoned for being dirunk and incapable in Quay Street, on the 13th Defendant had not been before the court since 1901, and he asked the bench to deal lightly with him. He was fined 2s. 6d. and costs. The clerk: Can you pay.—Defendant: How much is it altogether?—The clerk: 2s. 6d.-Defendant: 0 good gracious, is that all, that is nothing. For all that he wanted time to pay, and was allowed 7 days. ENCAMPING ON HIGHWAY. David Edwards, a travelling hawker and gipsy, was summoned for obstructing the high- way by encamping thereon. Sergt. Jamf-s said at 12.40 midnight, on the 19th, he found defendant with a van and spring cart encamped between Merlins Bridge and the race course. The defendant was sleeping in the van. Defendant said he had been coming here for the last 20 years, and he used the place he, and his class, had been in the habit of using. Supt. James said it was true these people had been in the habit of using this place, but in consequence of numerous complaints they had been cautioned; but as warnings seemed to have no effect he had taken these proceed- ings. Defendant said he could no, remove at one o'clock in the morning, or he would have done so. He was fined 2s. without costs, and was told he must keep away from this place, or he would be more severely dealt with. AN UNF1LIAL GRANDSON. Thomas Jones, stone-mason, surrendered to bail on a charge of having unlawfully and maliciously assaulted Iouise Richards, his grandmother, on January 29th. Mrs. Richards, the prosecutrix, who appeared with her head bound up, said she was 82 years of age last May, and lived at Northgate. The prisoner, Thomas Jones, was her grandson, and lived with her. On Tuesday night, 29th of January, prisoner came to his supper; it wae not late. He. had had some beer, and went to sleep in the chair. When he woke up he wanted more supper, and she told him he had had his supper. She went out for a short time, and .hen went back to the house. Supt. James: When you went in did he say "I'll kill you; I'll finish you." Witness, however, could not remember what he said as she had been bad. Cautioned by the clerk, and told she must tell the truth, the old lady repeated that she d d not know what prisoner said. Asked did she see him strike her with a bottle, all that could be obtained from her was that "something was piled at her," and struck her on the head. The Clerk: Who was in the house at the time? —Nobody but Tommy and me. The bottle, she continued, fell to the floor at !.or feet, and the pieces were taken away by the police. After this prosecutrix said next morning she went to Mis. Morgan, a neighbour. She also sent her grand daughter for Dr. Wil- liams, who came and attended to her injuries. Asked had the prisoner been in her house since she replied that he was there last Saturday for tools. He left after the police came. Supt. James: Did he ask you to fetch him half-an-ounce of tobacco?—Yes, he did, but I didn't go. Did he then threaten to knock your d- head off if you didn't?—The only answer to be obtained from hear was that she didn't know; she had felt so poorly. Supt. James: Did you get anyone to write a letter to me about this case I-No. Did you send your grand-daughter with a letter to "ne 1-1 did not. Supt. James then read a letter, dated 9th February, as follows:—"To the Superintendant of police. I beg to inform you that I have considered the matter seriously since I have come all right, I cannot swear who struck me with a bottle. I must have fallen against the dresser, and that is how it happened to the best of my knowledge." In reply to the superintendant, prosecutrix said some man brought a letter to her, which was no1, read, and she made her cross on it, but she did not send her and-daughte(f with it to the police. Prisoner: Gran. did I hit you with the botne? —Somebody piled it at me. Mrs. Morgan, wife of William Morgan, re- siding at Northgate, next door to Mrs. Rich- ards, spoke to her coming to her with marks of dried blood on her face. She did not see any cut as Mrs. Richards had a shawl over it. Witness sent her little boy for Mrs. Richards' grand-daughter. She had heard no noise on the night previous. Dr. Williams said on Wednesday morning, January 30th, he was called to Mrs. Richards house in Northgate. He went there about one o'clock, and found her suffering from a wound of the scalp over the left eye-brow, a little over an inch in length, exposing the bone. The edges of the wound were ragged and dirty. He closed the wound with stiches. Mrs. Richards was under his care until the day of the last sessions. The wound looked as if it had been caused by the skin being spilt by the impact of something blunt against the bone; it would requite considerable violence. It was not a sharp cut. A bottle would have caused such a wound. By the prisoner Mrs. Itieliards had been under his hands before this accident happened, but had recovered. Replying ;o Supt. James, Dr. Williams said in consequence of a statement made to him by Mtrs. Richards, he went straight to the police station, and gave information to the inspector. Inspector Thomas said on Wednesday, 30th January, he received information from the last witness, in consequence of which he pro- ceeded to Northgate to the residence of Mrs. Richards. He found her in bed, and from in- formation received from her he obtained a warrent against the prisoner, whom he arrested two hours later. He was in his grand-mother's house on the floor upstairs, sleeping on some rags. Pisoner made no reply when the war- rant was read to him, but. before leaving the house he said to his grand-mother you mean to put the thing through this time." She re- plied, "Yes, you said you would kill me." He then locked the prisoner up. From what Mrs. Richards told him he searched the back-yard, and in a pail of rubbish he found portions of a bottle, parts of a bottle similar to those Mrs. Richards had shown him in her bed-room. The following, day, at the railway station, prisoner was en route to Carmarthen gaol under witness's escort. George Rowland Jones, the father of the prisoner then joined them, and said the old woman—Mrs. Richards—had thrown many things at Tommy. Prisoner replied: It was a pure accident; I came home from work that night and went to look for my tools, when I found a lot of bottles placed on them, which I threw out to the back door. After I had thrown a bottle., I looked round and saw grannie bleed- ing from a cut on her forehead. I became frightened and left the house." On Saturday last, 23rd February, about 8 p.m. he visited Northgate, in company with P.C. Jones. On listening outside the kitchen window of Mrs. Richards' house, he heard the voice of Thomas Jones, the prisoner, who appeared to be very strongly under the influence of drink. He heard him ask Mrs. Richards to fetch him half-an- L ounce of tobacco. She said No. I will not go Tommy." He repeated his request several times, using very bad language. Eventually he said God strike me b- dead, if you don't go I will throw a b- cup and saucer at your d- head." Some one rushed to the front door and it was opened, and all became quiet, and the door was pushed to. Witness then opened the door, and on looking into the kit- chen saw the prisoner sitting by the fire-place, and also Mrs. Richards. He asked him what he was doing there, having given an undertaking to the magistrates that he would not visit his grand-mother. He replied She sent for me." He asked Mrs. Richards if that was so, and she said "You know sir." She afterwards said "Now Tommy, tell the truth, don't tell lies about it." Witness left the premises leaving prisoner in the kitchen. The prisoner was charged, and after pleading not guilty, elected to give evidence on oath. He said on the night this accident happened I wanted some tools, and went to the pantry where I kept them. There was a lot of eub- bish, and jars and bottles on the top of them. I took the bottles and all the rubbish that was there, and commenced piling them out to the back-yard. After I had piled some out, I heard some nooise in the kitchen, like something falling or breaking; and going out to see what it was, I saw gran. holding her hand up to her head. She said I have cut my head." I pulled her hand down and looked at the cut, and I thought it was sot much then. I had something to eat after that. She went to bed, and so did I soon afterwards. Everything was all right, as I thought. Next morning he went t on, he went to work as usual for half-a-day, and not feeling well was lying down when Inspector Thomas came wiih a warrant. "As for which way it was done," he ended, "I do not know." Cross-examined by Supt. James. He threw things from the pantry door out into the back- yard. His grannie at the time said she did not know how the accident happened. He was sober at the time. When he looked at the wound he thought it was a trifling one. By the Clerk: He did not know himself how it happened. Ann Elizabeth Jones, the prisoner's sister, was called, but did not answer. Asked what evidence she could give, prisoner said she could say that grand-mother had said she did not knuw who did it. The clerk said Mrs. Richards had said so herself. The magistrates retired, and on returning in- to court, the Mayor said they had decided it was a case which should go before a jury. The prisoner was, therefore, committed to the next quarter sessions. He was admitted to bail, two of iE25 each, and himself in a like amount. SCHOOL ATTENDANCE. Geoige Rowlands Jones, who end not appear, for neglecting to send his son to school, was fined 10s. including costs. BOUND OVER. William James, of Rose-hill, summoned Benjamin Thomas, of Gabriel, for using threats, and asked for him to be bound over. The de- fendant did not appear. Complainant said on Saturday about 2.30 p.m. he went into the Butchers Arms with some parcels. The defendant came in, locked the door, and saying he (complainant) had again been up to some tricks, he threatened him. This went on for a considerable time. For the last 9 years lie had been subjected to annoyance of this kind, whenever the defendant saw him. He was in bodily fear of the de- fendant, though he had never yet struck him. He asked for him to be bound over. P.C. Cousins who served the summons on defendant said he told him he would not ap- pear. He said he and the complainant had a bit of a capitulation in words." Complainant said the defendant had told -om-e one else he was not going to appear, and he sa d if he had known he (the complainant) was gying to summon him he would have given him a good hiding. As defendant did not appear the case was ad- journed for a fortnight, the clerk to commuru cate with him.

DEPARTURE OF THE REY- W-JOSEPH, I.A., I D. Farewell sermons in connection with the closing of the ministry of the Rev. W. Joseph at the Tabernacle Church were held on Sunday last. There was a good attendance at the morning service, but in the evening the chapel was packed. On both occasions the rev. gentle- man made pointed references to his approaching departure. He outlined the development which had taken place during the five years of his Milford ministry, and strongly exhorted his fellow-workers to proceed with all haste in the building of the proposed new chapel. On Monday afternoon a tea took place, the arrangements for which were admirably carried out by Mrs. Tilbrook and Mrs. Powell. At eight o'clock a public meeting was held in the chapel, when there was again a large attend- ance. The chair was taken by Mr. Robert Cole. The Revs. W. Prosse,r and J. Edwards .(Bap- tist) and the Rev. J. Harries (Presbyterian) aressed the meeting, and paid splendid tributes to the varied abilities of Mr. Joseph. Mr. Rogers, the oldest deacon of the church, traced the history of the cause m so far as it had been concurrent with his own long life. Referring to one of the Tabernacle ministers who gravitatel from Congregationalism to the Established Church, Mr. Rogers caused much amusement by naively remarking that we liked him so well that I believe had he gone to St. Catherine's we'd have all gone w:th him." Mr. A. J. Tilbrook also voiced the diaconate's expression of goodwill towards their pastor. Mr. Cole, having handed from the Sunday School a Bible to Mr. Joseph's son, then pre- sented the minister with a purse of gold on behalf of the church and congregation worship- ping at the Tabernacle. He feelingly referred to the approaching termination of a very strong ministry, and expressed the wish that God's richest blessing would attend Mr. Joseph and his family in their new sphere of labour. The pastor, who was deeply affected; rose to reply. He stated that as he had sat and lis- tenecf to all the nice things which had been said about him and his the tide within had been rising higher and higher, so that he felt unable to say but very little. He was pleased he was going away with the good wishes of his congre- gation He was going to a difficult corner of the Master's vineyard, but of the genuineness of the call he entertaned no doubts. He had spent a pleasant time at Milford Haven. His had been a peaceful ministry. He felt thankful that he had been privileged to extend the right hand of fellowship to so many during the past five years. Since the announcement of his impending removal had been made the church had be- haved in a most admirable manner, and one and all had exhibited a gratify ng Christian spirit. He had received many expressions of goodwill from those outside his congregation. The vicar of the parish had written wishing him all success in his new sphere. In conclu- sion he thanked them for the very substantial way in which they had shown their appreciation of "-hat small service he had been able to render, and trusted that, God's presence would continue to abide with the church at Miiford Haven. Duri-ig the evening solos were effectively rendered bv the Misses W lkes, Jones, Howell, and Mr. F." David. The Rev. F. Williams was the accompanist. Mr. Joseph commences his ministry at Bristol on Sunday next.

MLIFCRD DOCK? COMPANY- The ordinary half-yearly meeting of the Miiford Docks Company was held on Thursday at 63, Cornhill, London. Mr. C. E. Newbon was in the chair. The directors' report has already been pub- lished. It stated that the net profit for the half-year was P,3,015, which allowed of a divi- dend on Debenture Stock "A" being paid at the rate of kl 17s. per cent. for the year. In moving the adoption of the report and balance-sheet, the Chairman said the earn- ings of the company were still growing, and produced an increasing amount for the A" debenture stock. The amount paid for the year was the largest since the company com- menced making profits-it was £ per cent, 4 more than was paid for the preceding year. Nine new steam trawlers had made their headquarters at the docks, of a tonnage and capacity of about 30 per cent. more than the older type. The mackerel season promised good business, and several boats from the East Coast had arrived for the first time to exploit the herring fishery. No less than 4,000 tons of herrings had been secured during the half-year. The smoke-house had been let to a syndicate of which two directors were members, and the product would bring the Milford brand into high repute. Referring to a Transatlantic mail scheme to bring mails from Canada to Blacksod, County Mayo, thence by mail to the east coast of Ireland, and by fast ferry to England, he said if this country was asked to subsidise this scheme he thought the predominant partner, served by such a port as Milford, should have a voice as to where the Transatlantic mails should be landed. The vessels, it was said, would be 25-knot boats. The result of the passenger traffic of the Great Western Railway having been removed to Fishguard had resulted in a good many houses being vacant at Neyland. It had, therefore, been decided to start a trawling industry there. No better way of meeting rivals could be found than for the Miiford Company to keep in advance in respect of accommodation. They had spent a considerable amount of capital to ensure their present satisfactory position, and the A" debenture stock holders would have to be asked to sanction the raising of further capital by means of authorised special mortgages beyond the amount the directors were empowered under the Act of 1903 to issue without further authority. Besides the fish market which would shortly be opened, a slipway would be established for the cleaning and repairing of the new clas" of trawlers frequenting the docks. A detailed statement would shortly be laid before the "A" debenture-holders, when authority would be asked for the issue of further capital. He moved the adoption of the report. Mr. Phipson seconded. A Shareholder asked whether there had been any communication with regard to the Trans- atlantic service. The Chairman did not think it to the interest of the shareholders to say. They were watching the interests of shareholders in regard to Neyland competition. The report was adopted, and Mr. Wodd was re-elected a director. I Votes of thanks closed the proceedings.! i

WILFORD. A DISATJTE^ TRAWLER. Steam trawler Alpha, arrived in dock on Wednesday morning towing the steam trawler V ctoria, having towed her 250 miles off Miiford. The Victoria was found unable to move, as she had her trawl round her propeller. WESLEY GUILD. The weekly meeting of the Wesley Guild was held on Monday, and took the form of a social and musical evening. Refreshments were served and the following contributed to the musical progz-aiiiiiie-Aliss Griffiths, Mrs. Wilks, and Mr. E. Farrow. The Rev. J. Ward, presided. FIRE AT THE BOX FACTORY. On Tuesday at 4.45 a.m. a fire was discovered at the box factory belonging to Messrs. Sellick, Morley and Price. The dock police ran over and burst open the doors, and the crews of sevtral drifters near at hand rendered efficient aid, and with an abundance of water the flames were subdued before much damage had been done. Some timber used for box making was burnt, but the damage done was not great. It is not known what, originated the fire; the premises were apparency all right when they were left closed. A NARROW ESCAPE. Just before midnight en Monday night, a man named William Lloyd, third hand on the Gazelle, in crossing over a smack to reach his own, missed his footing and fell in the dock. His cries were heard by the dock police, and fortunately for Lloyd a small boat, belonging to one of he smacks, was within reach, and in this, guided by the man's cries, the police i'eached hm, but only just in time to save him. The poor fellow's strength was almost exhausted, and a little longer delay in render ing help would have been fatal. HORSE FALLS INTO THE SEA. On Monday night about 6.30, a horse and cart belonging to Mr. Charles Howells, had been left on the pier head, on the Hakin side, while some provisions were got out of Mr. Howelle stores. The horse was left unattended, but as it was a quiet animal no danger was anticipated. A boy coming along, however, seized the animal by the head, when it backed, and as it was near the pier wall, it fell over, some 18 feet, into about 6 feet of water. The drifter Viking was under the walls, on the hard, undergoing repairs, and the cart. struck the ship, doing some damage. The crew of the V king ran down the ladder and released the horse, which swam to the corner and was got out. The horse escaped with only a slight cut on the hind leg.

MILFQM PfiTTY SFMDNS. Wednesday, February 27.-Before Mr. J. LleweUyn Daviee (in the chair) and Colonel W. R. Roberts. CHARGE OF EMBEZZLEMENT. William Cox, baker, of Miiford, again appeared on an adjourned charge oi embezzling money amounting to £3 3s. llgd. on July 26 and other dates, the moneys of his mistress, Mrs. Ada S. Coate, baker and confec- tioner, of Milford Haven. Mr. W. J. Jones, who appeared for the prosecution, said that prisoner was employed to deliver bread to customers, and was prOl ided with a book in which he was supposed to inter all money he received, &nd all credit, given. At the end of each day the book was made up, and accused was supposet :0 pay over all monty in- had received. He in n;ioned that there Nve-, other amounts of m< y tor \vl1.i accused lla. not accounted, but 'i wtre no. included ill the charges against him. Mrs. Ada Coate, wif, of V ';t' .< t ( oa,c, said that, she traded as A. Perkins and Cc. as bakers and confectioners, at Priory-street and Robert-street, Milford Haven. Accused had been employed at a wage of 27s. per week. Wit- ness proceeded to detail accused's duties. On July 26 last there was no entry in accused's book as to £1 3s. lld. being paid by Mrs. Rose Johnson, of Haverfordwest, nor had accused paid her that sum. There were no entries in the book on November 6 as to £1 being received from Mrs. Emma Thomas, of Hook, or of another sum of £1 received from the same customer on November 20. She had given accuser noted on November 19 He left* on November 22, and had never accounted for the takings that day, which amounted to £3 18s. 4. Mrs. Rose Johnson, of Grove-place, Haverford- west., said that on July 20 she paid accused a sum of ZI 3s. llgd. He receipted her account book. In reply to accused, witness said that she never paid anything or bought anything after July. Mrs. Emma Thomas, wife of George Thomas, of Hook, that she paid accused iEl on November 6 and L-1 on November 20. Aecustd. who pleaded not guilty, was sworn, and stated that twelve months ago Mr. Coate was informed against for using a horse in an unfit state, and witness was summoned for driving the animal and fined over P,2, which Mr. Coate promised to pay. When the con- stable came for the money he refused to do so. When witness left his employment he claimed four days' wages, 18s. In respect to Mrs. Thomas's account they would find no entry of the goods in Mrs. Coate's book. The iP-2 he received he credited to another party named Hitchings, to whom he had credited the goods. The Clerk: It seems you have been falsifying the books all round. Accused explained that he entered Mrs. Thomas's goods to a person named Hitchings. He did this because Mrs. Thomas's account was stopped. The Chairman: That's a peculiar position. Mr. Jones cross-examined the accused at some length, but failed to get satisfactory replies as to why he entered the money to Hitchings. He refused to answer a question as to what he did with the takings on November 22. The magistrates committee accused for trial at the quarter sessions, but allowed bail. A STREET SCENE. George Settersfield, Robert-street, Miiford, and John Norman, of the Old Dockyard, were charged with causing an obstruction in Victoria- road by fighting. Thomas D'Arcy, of Robert- street, was charged with assaulting P.C. Lewis whilst in the execution of his duty on the ssme date. None of the men appeared. P.C. Lewis said that shortly after eight o'clock on the evening in question he saw Settersfield and Norman with their coats off fighting furi- ously. When witness went to separate them, D'Arcy put his arm round his neck, and pulled him away. Witness attempted to interfere a second time, and D'Arcy again caught hold of him and said: "Let them fight it out." P.S. Evans then came up upon witness biowilng his whistle, and D'Arcy retired into the crowd. Settersfiel 1 and Norman were fined 5s. and costs and D'Arcy 10s. 6d. and costs. SMALL CASES. James Stephens, of Milford, was fined 10s. including costs for being drunk in St. Anne's- road, Hakin, on January 8.-P.S. Evans proved the case. William McKenzie, of Victoria-place, Haver- fordwest, was fined Is., and costs remitted, for driving without a light at Steynton on Feb. 4. The case against Thomas Llewellyn, of Becton, St. Ishmael's, summoned for Z4 arrears of maintenance under a bastardy order in respect of the child of Elizabeth Axford, of Milford, was adjourned for two months, it being stated that a sum of E2 9s. had been paid. EDUCATION CASES. The case against Henry Bennett, for not send- ing his child regularly to school, was adjourned until defendant appeared. A number of other educational cases were also dealt with.

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ASSOCIATION. GRAMMAR SCHOOL v. ST. PETER'S INSTITUTE. On Saturday last a very interesting match was played on the School ground at Po-tfield. The game was very tight. but the steady work of the School soon wore the da.-h off their opponents' play. Miiford, however, had the best of the first half, scoring two goals in the tirst five minutes. The half-time score stood at three all. In the second half the School showed its superiority, and time was reached with the scores:—School, five goal?: St. Pe er's, four goals. Three goals were scored ior the School by G. James (captain), and one goal each by R. Edwards and F. S. Thomas. Mr. C. Allen carried out the duties of referee very effi- ciently. ST. MARY'S (HAVERFORDWEST) v. PREN- DERGAST BOYS. Yesterday (Thursday) afternoon a match was played between S1.. Mary's Institute and Pren- dergast Boys club in the Bridge Meadow. The kick-off was at 4.30 p.m., the Institute captain (Alfred Jones) winning the toss. Up to half-time the Institute had scored one goal, three goals being scored by the Institute in the second half. Final score :-S1.. Mary's Institute, four goals; Prendeigast Boys' Club. nil. To-morrow (Saturday) the Haverfordwest Grammar School team journey to Miiford, where they play a Milford tearm t

THE JUNIOR TOURNAMENT. The final matches in th? j trior tournament were played on Saturday last, in fine weather. The tuTf was in excellent condition, and some very good games were enjoyed by a small, but enthusiastic, crowd. Owing to the Pembroke Dock Inv ncibles not turning up the Fearnots had a bye in the second round, and, with Priory First, got to the semi-final by playing only one match. SECOND ROUND. Fearnots. a bye; Priory First, a bye. Miiford Reserves v. Milford Juniors.—A very. keen game. In the first half the Juniors added to their handicap, and looked to be easy win- ners, but on the change of ends the Reserves asserted themselves and Kõng scored. At the call of time the teams were level. An extra ten minutes were played. Final result: Re- serves, 14 points; Juniors, 13 points. Band of the 2nd Wiltshires v. Priory Second. The Wiltshires had this match in hand from the k':ck-off. and without unduly exerting them- selves won by 27 points to 24. SEMI-FINALS. E -I I F T -N Milford Reserves v. Priory First.—Priory came on fresh, and played a fast game, giving the i\'eserves no rest, and won by 10 points to 2. B-md of the Wiltshires v. Fearnots.—This was a most exciting game, the difference in the size of the Fearnots. who nearly all school lads, and the full grown n < r- of the Regiment, naturally caused the f e; ng of the spectators ■ o be for tho"- Fearnots. "rotn the kick-off the Fearnots broke away, a .:(' by nice combination forced a corner. The p ace kick was of no avail. The Band play. a strong game, but could not penetrate the g'and defence put up by the youngsters Horn in goal was a tower of strength to his side, and was ably assisted by Peterson and Day at back. This was without doubt the hardest match d the series, and when the whistle sounded the Fearnots had kept their goal intact, and won their way to the final. FINAL. Fearnots v. Priory First.—Play was for twenty minutes each way. After a hort rest to enable the Fearnots to recover from their hard match in the semi-final the teams fielded. Fearnots, although a much smaller team, were hot favou- rites. Priory kept a strong attack on the Fear- nots' goal, but the Fearnot halves and backs were too clever, and the Priory forwards were often tricked and robbed of the ball, Garret and Noel Lewis being prominent. As the Fearnots had a lead on the handicap the backs resorted to kicking out of play whenever they had the opportunity. Priory were unable to score, and the Fearnots won a popular and well-deserved victory. The medals were presented to the winning team at the Temperance Hail on Monday night.

HOCKEY. MILFORD v. HAVERFORDWEST. Th's ma/ch was played on the Miiford ground on Thursday week, and resulted in an easy win for the home team. Mj" Adams and Messrs. Lowther, Morgan, and Smith played a very strong game for Milford. and were the pick of the field. Final scores:—Muiord, 12 goals; Haverfordwest, nil. e. ■ —

MARTLETWY. STRANGE HAPPENINGS. The Rev. C. E. Penrose (formerly of Manor- biel) has resigned the pastorate of the Baptist Church at Mariletwy, under extraordinary cir- cums. ancet. Lately, Mr. Penrose declared him- self a follower of the Seventh Day Adventists, predicted that the end of tile world would come during the lifetime of the present generation, and declared that the person who, with the light of clear knowledge of the facte, decided to observe the Sunday and not the Sabbath, would receive. "the mark of the beast," Mr. Penrose's pronouncement gave such offence to his congregation that he had no alternative but to send in his resignation. This was accepted, and it was decided at a church meeting to ter- minate the engagement- forthwith and to pay Mr. Penrose in advance the stipend to which he was entitled.—Mr. Penrose's last appear- ance in the church was an 72xciting one It was announced he would fully expound the views to which he had become a convert. The church was crowded, and many failed to gain admission. Inside the chapel an effort was made to start a rival meeting, and people com- mence praying in various parts of the building The minister sat. quietly in the pulpit until the. opposition had exhausted itself and then de- livered his address. That address so offended the religious sentiments of the congregation that Mr. Penrose was requested not to officiate in the church again, and he has not entered the building since. He is now conducting ser- vices in his own house, which are attended by a few converts.—Mr. Penrose holds that accord- ing to Scripture prophecies the end of the world will be preceded by three great natural phenomena-an earthquake, stars falling, and the darkening of the sun. He thinks these three events have already occurred.

JBirtbs-Marrtages-IDeatb- BIRTHS. February 26th, at Hottipass Street, Fishguard, the wife of Mr. R. P. Lewis, of a son. February 26th, at Ropeyard, Fishguard, the wife of Mr. David Howells, of a son. February 23rd, at 52, Barn" Street, Haverford- west, the wife of Thomas Henry James, Petty Officer, R.N., of a son. DEATHS. February 22nd, at her residence, Dewsland, Cardiff, Catherine Sarah, widow of William Mary church, J.P., late of Long House, Pem- broke and Cardiff. February 6th, at Plumstead, Joseph Richard- son, of Pembroke, aged 76. February 22nd, at Flimstone, Stackpole, George Lewis, aged 79. February 20th inst. (suddenly), Patsy, second daughter of the late George Rees Lewis, of Picton Place, Haverfordwest. Deeply regretted. IN MEMORIAM. In loving memory of Evan Owen Phillips, Dean of St. David's, who died March 2nd, 1897. When the Lord shall summon us, Whom thou hast left behind, May we, untainted by the world, As sure a welcome find May each like thee depart in peace, To be a glorious guest- Where the wicked cease from troubling, And the weary are at rest!

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NARBERTH. The Great Western Railway Company is now running half-day excursions from Narberth to Swansea. The return fare is only 2s. 6d., and the excursion is well patronised. There is about one excursion each week, leaving Nar- berth about two p.m. and Swansea about eleven p.m. A week's temperance mission is being con- ducted in the district under the auspices of the South-East Pembrokeshire Temperance Union. The missioner is the Rev. J. Tertius Phillips, of Cardiff, a representative of the United Kingdom Alliance, a powerful temperance advocate. On Sunday evening last he delivered a very able address at the Tabernacle, Narberth, after the religious service. There was a large and atten- tive audience. Mr. J. C. S. Glanville, member for the Amroth Division and a Conservative, will be opposBd by the Rev. J. T. Phillips, minister of Templeton Congregational Church, who is a Liberal. OBSERVER.