The Pembroke County Guardian and Cardigan Reporter

Uuu HAVERFORDWEST. -=== Mr. Justice A. T. Lawrence, having finished the business at the Pembrokeshire Assizes, motored from Haverfordwest to Lawrenny on Tuesday to inspect the racing stables of Mr. F. Lort Phillips. He was accompanied by Mr. Morris Owen. The annual meeting of governors of the West Wales Sanatorium will be held at Carmarthen on the 24th inst. Lord Cawdor will preside, and a resolution in favour of the early open- ing of the sanatorium, and proposals for its future maintenance, will be brought forward. The continued debate on "Is England losing her sup emacy?" will be held at the Temper- ance iJl this (Friday) evening next at 8 o'clock. The same evening a meeting of the Town Improvements Committee will be held in the Council Chamber at 8 o'clock. Obituary.—The death occurred at Lampetcr on Monday of Mr. T. O. Thomas, formerly of the London and Provincial Bank, Haverford- west. On account of ill-health, deceased was sometime ago granted a lengthy leave of ab- sence, and with a view to recruiting his health he went for a voyage to Australia. Mr. Thomas was about thirty years of age. A Fractured Leg.—On Saturday evening, Fannie Thomas, a domestic servant with Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Rees, slipped on the frost in their back premises and fractured her leg. In this state the girl managed to crawl into the house to make her injuries known. She was afterwards medically attended, and removed to the Infirmary. Fifty Years at Commerce House.—The death occurred at St. Thomas Green on Monday of Mr. James Reid, who was employed as a tailor at Commerce House for over 50 years. De- ceased, who was about 73 years of age, was taken ill with bronchitis last week, and on Saturday his condition was rendered grave by the rupture of a blood vessel. He leaves a widow and one married daughter. The Fair.—There was a very small fair on Tuesday, but the prices made showed an up- ward tendency. Mutton made 9d. and beef, 6d. per lb. Yearlings made JE7 to L9 each; two year olds from Z12 to E13. If there were any 3 year olds there was no sale. Messrs. Evans and Roach held a very successful sale of young cattle. The bidding was very brisk, and the dealers were ready to buy anything that was well fleshed. The young cattle sold aver- aged Z15 10s. each. Presentation.—At the Haverfordwest Rail- way Station cn Saturday evening, Mr. H. J. Jones, formerly booking clerk at Haverfordwest, was made the recipient of a silver-mounted walking stick, a meerschaum pipe in case, and a tobacco pouch, on the occasion of his leaving for Carmarthenshire. The walking stick was suitably inscribed, and Mr. Morgans, porter, as the senior member of the local railway staff, made the presentation on behalf of his col- leagues. He gave expression to the kindly feelings which the staff entertained for Mr. Langiord, the stationmaster and others, and Mr. Jones suitably replied. Mr. Jones was booking clerk at Haverfordwest for two years. Temperance County Convention.—A great county convention to support the Government Licensing Bill will be held in the Temperance Hall next Thursday, under the joint auspices of the United Kingdom Alliance, South Wales and Monmouthshire Temperance Association, Haverfordwest Temperance Council, and county organisations. The meeting is quie indepen- dent of any party organisation, and the ques- tion to be considered is the Government Licenj sing Bill, and the speakers will include Mr. Owen Philipps, M.P., Mr. T. H. Sloan, M.P., Belfast; Mr. W. L. Daniel, Merthyr Tydvil, and Mr. W. F. Roch, Cligerran. Meetings will be held at 2 and 7.30 p.m., and large gatherings are expected. St. David's, Prendergast.—Mr. Norman Par- cell will commence work in June next as an assistant curate in the Parish of Prendergast. Mr. Pareell is a graduate of Cambridge Uni- versity, having taking a second class in theo- logy. Since leaving the university he has re- ceived special preparation for the ministry at the Leeds Training College. Mr. Pareell is greatly gifted as a speaker, and gives promise of great pulpit powers. He takes a deep in- terest in athletics, and plays both cricket and football. He is a first class gymnast, and was a member of the Cheltenham eight. We confidently anticipate that Mr. Parcell's advent will not only greatly add to the usefulness of the church in the parish of Prendergast, but will also help to stimulate the young athletics of the town as a whole. An Innovation at the Slaughter-house.—On Wednesday morning at the Haverfordwest Slaughterhouse, Inspector Roberts, of Carmar- then, and Inspector Rowland Jones, of the &-S.P.C.A., gave a demonstration with the new humane 'killer (for cattle), before the Mayor and 'members of the Coi •poration. After a few easts had been killed, the instrument was fully explained to the butchers present, who epressed their satisfaction, and decided tG adopt the plan. The R.S.P.C.A humane killer consists of a short revolver barrel placed at rig t-angies at the end of a wooden shaft. A Sf s^aPe(i extension is fitted at the end of he barrel to enable the operator, who stands at the side, to correctly place the instrument in position. A wire runs down the centre of the shaft whicn fires the cartridge. The long winter evenings have caused many to seek indoor amusement, and the plays staged at the Masonic Hall this week have come in for a fair share of patronage. An old favourue, viz., Mr. W. Burton, is again with the company, and greatly adds to the success of the plays. The performances, too, are en- livened by pictures on the Bioscope, together wHh songs, etc., by variety artistes. Last night the well-known drama, "The Bells of Hazle- mere," was given. The house was crowded, and the performance gave the greatest satis- faction. To-night (Friday) the same piece will again be staged, giving all lovers of drama another chance of witnessing this fine piece. Owing to the great success of this week's per- formances the company have decided to pro- long their stay' another week. The piece to-morrow evening is, "When George was King." A LtCred concert will be held on Sun- day evening. Freemasonry.—The annual installation of the Worshipful Master of the Cambrian Lodge, 464, was held at the Masonic Hall, Haverfordwest, on Monday afternoon, the meeting being well attended. The W.M.-elect was duly installed by the I.P.M., Bro. T. C. White, the ceremony being performed in such a manner as to draw forth warm enconiums from the D.G.M., Bro. Canon Bowen. The W.M. then invested his officers for the year as follows:—Bro. John James, S.W.; W. H. Reynolds, J.W.; the Rev. J. H. Davies, Chaplain; Bro. E. Eaton Evans, Treasurer; Arthur J. Rose, Secretary; F. Lang- ford, S.D.; Wm. F. Thomas, J.D.; A. J. Howard, D.C.; Samuel W. Phillips, I.G.; Charles F. Bulmer, Organist; John P. Reynolds, Assistant- Organist; Francis D. Phillips, S.S.; A. J. Saunders, J.S.; M. P. W. Price, C.S.; and Wm. James, Tyler. The installation banquet ,was afterwards held in the Hall, the caterer being Bro. W. D. Phillips, of the Salutation Hotel, at which Bro. James John, the Charity Steward of the Western Province of South Wales, spoke in favour of the claims of the benevolent institutions. _t .i, --p, h.L"'). NV.im, mm ■ imil mi dim————«— Liberal Hundred.—A special meeting of the Haverfordwest Liberal Hundred was held at the Bethesda Schoolroom on Friday night, Mr. Isaiah Reynolds presiding. At the ouset, the Chairman alluded to the loss which the com- munity had sustained by the lamented death of the Rev. James Phillips, and proposed that a resolution expressing their sense 01 this loss should be entered on the minutes. This was seconded by Mr. William Davies, Barn Street, and carried, all the members standing. The Chairman gave an interesting report of the recent executive meeting at Pembroke Deck, wiihli was .Jtcnded by the Eorougli member, Mr. Owen Philipps, who delivered an excellent figthing speech. It was arranged that a meet- ing of delegates of the whole Borough be held at an early date to consider the re-organisation of the Party. With this view, a sub-committee was appointed to draw up a report for sub- mission to the next meeting, which will pro- bably be held in February. The question of arranging a series of public meetings was raised, and it was' announced that Mr. Owen Philipps would address meetings in Haverford- west and Milford Haven before the end of January.

FREE TRADE MEETING AT HAVERFORDWEST. On Friday evening a meeting to hear adurj.ssc'fj on the subject 01 i4rce Trade was held in the Corn Market. It was a bitterly cold night; but this did not prevent the room from being well filled. Dr. Griffith, chairman of the County Council, presided, and supporting him were Mr. Kenneth Bond (from the Free Trade Union), Ztlr. Hicks (Tenby), Mr. Isaiah Reynolds, J.P., Mr. W. T. Davies, Mr. A. B. Williams, Mr. Sydney J. Rees, Mr. W. T. Campbell Jones, and Mr. R. Cole (Milford). The Chairman, who had a hearty reception on rising, said he always had a hearty greeting in Haverfordwest, and he supposed it was because they recognised in him a conscientious and good old Radical. (Hear, hear.) He did not like either half-and-half Liberals or half- and-half Conservatives; he would rather have a good, conscientious Tory than, a Liberal who would play with both sides. They were met to discuss the question of Free Trade, and it was rather striking that it should be necessary to discuss this question in these days. When he was a little boy the question of Protection v. Free Trade was before the country. Cobden and Bright fought that battle and won,' and they gave Free Trade to this country—the greatest blessing we had ever had. Why the Tory party should now seek to bring back the bad old days he could never understand, ex- cept that they felt they must do something, and not knowing exactly what to be at they took up this subject. Mr. Chamberlain, a man the Liberal party educated, and at one time the most useful man we had in the country, had declared that the people's food must be taxed; in order words, he was trying to take us back to the old days, when people were starved by taxes on food. That was what the Tory party to-day were trying to bring about. The other evening they were told this was not a party question, but ne ventured to say that if ever there were a party question this was. (Hear, hear.) The Tories had made it a party ques- tion, and it would have to be fought out not only in the House of Commons, but it would have to be fought out at the next election. He thought he knew Pembrokeshire men, and he could predict that they would never tolerate any proposal to tax the food of the people. (Ap- plause.) Mr. Kenneth Bond began his address by defining what Free Trade and Protection were, and said they were constantly told we had not Free Trade; what we had was not Free Trade at all. Other countries, they were told, were free to send in their imports, but we were not free to send our exports to them. He admitted we had not got perfect Free Trade, but such as we had they had met there to discuss. On the other hand, he was anxious to know what the other party meant by Protection. On that subject there was a diversity of opinion. Only the other day one speaker said he thought the words Protection and Free Trade should be thrown on one side; what we should discuss was Tariff Reform. General Pole-Carew had recently been speaking in that constituency, and avowed himself an ardent Tariff Reformer. The worthy General told them that Protection meant to protect. After hearing that definition he felt that he had had a highly intellectual treat, and that he would know in future that Protection meant to protect. If they examined the matter they would find that we imported into this country much more than we exported. That seemed to show that we were getting more than we give, but as sensible men they would at once see they were not, likely to get something for nothing; therefore, there were not only visible exports going out of this coun try, but there were invisible exports too, which made matters equal. He proceeded to show what these "invisible exports were: such as shipping—we were the carriers for the whole world; the constant stream of wealth coming to us from the Colonies and dependencies we ruled, in the shape of wages for the adminis- tration of those countries; the investments of capital abroad. All this showed it was a fallacy to say we were getting something for nothing; or that we were living on our savings. He then turned to "protected" countries, and showed how Germany and America were hav- ing bad times, so that the plea that under Protection there would be no unemployed was a fallacy. He had never yet had a clear answer to this question: If Free Trade is bad for a country, how was it that during the fifty years it had been in operation in this country we have been accumulating wealth so rapidly that we are one of the wealthiest nations in the world to-day? We were badly off before we had Free Trade; now to-day there are few countries where there are a more contented or well-to-do people than in England. It was true Germany and America had made gigantic strides during the same period; but Germany was one of the most scientific countries we know of, and owes much to an admirable system of education; while in America life was one tremendous pressure, and of feverish de- sire to accumulate wealth, which he did not think it was desirable we should copy. He quoted Upton Sinclair, in "The Jungle," as having .predicted that in another twelve years' time there would be some kind of economic revolution in America, which would, be a very real revolution, as the result of there being in that rich and strenuous country so many thou- sands and thousands of people who are being crushed by the wheels of its progress. They were constantly being told, he reminded them, that protection was not going to be costly, but they could not have protection without paying its price. They were told their wages would rise under protection, but they were not told that the price of commodities would rise also. He quoted Mr. Chamberlain, in the days when he spoke of those "who toil not; neither do they spin," as having given utterance to one of the noblest sentiments it was possible for a statesman to utter. Mr. Chamberlain des- cribed our Colonial policy as being dictated by the feeling that we are "the trustees of civilization for the commerce of the world." No finer sentiment than that was never ut- tered. We should be careful that we did not parter away the splendid heritage, nor renounce that high ideal. (Applause). Mr. Hicks proposed "That this meeting pledges itself to adhere to the principles of Free Trade, which have proved so beneficial to the nation." In a vigorous speech Mr. Hicks dwelt upon the necessity of giving better educational faculties, contrasting our position with Germany in this respect. Mr. À. B. Williams seconded the resolution, and agreed with the previous speaker that we ought to do more for education. This country had set a noble example to the world in Free Trade, and we should never forsake that high ideal. He referred to the flourishing state of trade in this country as proof that if we sought to bring in protection we should be going in the wrong direction. The resolution was carried. Mr. R. Cole, in proposing a vote of thanks to the speakers, said he had come from Milford to tell them that they had only one protec- tionist in that town. (Laughter). Mr. Isaiah Reynolds, in seconding, said we never heard anything now about taxing the food of the people; but the other party were keeping that in the back-ground, and when they got the power it would be brought forWard again. Mr. Bonar Law, a great authority on Tariff Reform, said at Manchester that Tariff Reform would not even tend to increase the wages of the working men of this country. If that were so were did the benefit come iu1 If the people of this country did not wish to go back to the days of black bread and turnip porridge they would have nothing to do with tariff reform. The Chairman, in putting the resolution to the meeting, said he differed from Mr. Cole, and was sorry to say there are a few tariff re- formers and blind Tories in Milford. Mr. Bond, in replying to the vote of thanks, paid a similar compliment to the chairman. The resolution was seconded by Mr. Camp- bell Jones.

THE UNEMPLOYED QUESTION. A public meeting, convened by the Mayor in obedience to a requisition from the Town Im- provements Committee, was held in the Tem- perance Hall on Tuesday night. His WTorsnip the Mayor presided, and was supported by Mr. Sidney J. Rees, and the Rev. D. Akrill Jones. There was a small, but representative gather- ing. At the outset the Mayor read a letter he had received regretting absence from the Vicar of St. Mary's, the Rev. J. H. Davies, who said that for some time he had been relieving the poor in a small and quiet way. He should be glad to help in any movement, subject, of course, to the fund being spent in a deserving way, and he suggested that the unemployed should be engaged in street cleaning. (Laugh- ter). Mr. Sidney J. Rees, the secretary of the Im- provements Committee, explained that at the committee last week there were more appli- cations received from people out of work than liiey could deal with, and it was thought un- wise to expend the funds they had in hand on labour only, seeing that the money had been collected for a specific purpose-the improve- ment of the beautiful Haverfordwest walks, and to adorn them with new seats. It was felt that the Improvements Committee was not a relief committee, and that the money collected should be spent o the scheme for which it was intended. The Committee, of course, re- gretted that they could not accede to the re- quest of so many applicants, so it was unani- mously agreed that he should write to the Mayor asking him to call a meeting of the in- habitants of the town to consider the question of starting a relief fund. Many present would remember the severe winter of 1895, when a large sum of money was collected, and a num- ber of men engaged—including 26 on repairing the Frolic footpath. It was intended that the fund now proposed should be entirely dis- tinct from that belonging to the Improvements Committee. Rev. D. Akrill Jones supplemented Mr. Rees' remarks by mentioning that the question of the unemployed arose originally from a depu- tation of the working men waiting on him as the chairman of the Improvements Committee. He mentioned that from between £8 and £ 10 had been left over from the old relief fund, and that the Committee had felt justified in spending that for the relief of the present necessities. He nad received direct applica- tions from twelve genuine working men who were out of employment. He had no doubt there were many others, but even twelve mar- ried men out of employment was a consider- able number for a small town like Haverford- west. There was, therefore, a real necessity for the meeting doing something in the way of relief, and his suggestion was that they should start a relief fund, the administration of which should be placed in the hands of the Improve- ments Committee. Through the Improvements Committee they would be able to relieve the distress and at the same time to forward the interests of the whole town by bringing into existence improvements that would be for the permanent benefit of the whole place. Mr. Isaiah Reynolds said the matter was a very difficult one to deal with. He divided the unemployed into three or four sections. There were the very poor, who were always with us. These received poor law relief, and now during the severe weather they felt the pinch acutely. Another class, with whom he deeply sym- pathised, were those who were taken ill, and were unable to follow their occupations, in consequence of which their wives and families suffered want. Then there were the "casuals" —people who were not really anxious to get regular employment, and who subsisted by means of doing "odd jobs." Lastly, there were the genuine working men who were willing to work, but could not get it. These were rather 'nore than he thought. Some of them had re- cently been employed at Milford, but owing to the frosty weather and the shortage of mater- ials they were out of work. He suggested the appointment of sub-committees for the various parishes to collect statistics and afterwards to solicit subscriptions. He hoped that some- thing would be done to remove what was a slur on the town at the present time. Mr. W. E. C. Lewis asked if it would not be advisable to follow the large centres and to ask the local Press to open their columns to a subscription list. There were so many appeals from door to door, that he believed it would be much more effective to solicit subscriptions through the Press. Rev. D. Akrill Jones said he felt very strongly the claims of those who were per- manently poor, but if they relieved those who had no labour to offer they should have a per- manent relief committee for tli- whole town. No doubt it would be very wise to have such a committee. Mr. W. E. C. Lewis proposed that subscrip- tions be solicited through the medium of the local Press, and the fund be divided into two sections-one for the unemployed and the other for the deserving poor who had no labour to offer. He also added that the administration of the funds should be in the hands of the Town Improvements Committee. This was seconded by Mr. I Reynolds and carried. Mr. Rees and the Rev. D. Akrill Jones thought that the subscription list should be started that. night, and this course was eventually adopted. In reply to Mr. E. F. Gibbon the Mayor said that out of the list of 12 unemployed mentioned by the Rev. D. Akrill Jones, only one was a mechanic. The others were labourers. Mr. John Harries said in addition to the L2 2s. he had promised towards the repair of the Crowhill footpath, he vould give 2 ewts. of coal to each of the 12 men on Mr. Jones' list. RELIEF FUND. The following subscriptions were made at the meeting:— R, is. d. The Mayor, Mr. T. H. Thomas 1 1 0 Rev. D. Akrill Jones 1 1 0 Dr. Williams 1 1 0 Mr. Sidney J. Rees 1 1 0 Mr. T. M. Phillips 1 1 0 Mr. Isaiah Reynolds 1 1 0 Mr. John White 0 10 6 Mr. W. E. C. Lewis 0 7 6 Mr. Hugh Saunders 0 10 0 Mr. W. G. Rowlands 0 10 6 Mr. William Thomas, Bridge Street 0 5 0 Mr. John Thomas, "Telegraph" 0 5 0 Mr. E. F. Gibbon 0 2 6 Mr. W. Be van ,° 2 6 .1 [We shall be very happy to receive sub- scriptions from any of our readers, and to forward .the amounts to the secretary, and ac- knowledge the sums so received through our columns.—Ed. P.C.G.]

(Continued from page 6.) The Director's Salary. Sir,—In your issue of the 3rd a correspon- dent signing himself "Villager" professes to give a condensed report of the discussion at the Education Committee on the Director's salary. Instead of condensing he quotes scraps which, taken out of their connection, do not convey the intended meaning. He altogether omits the important facts which influenced us in our own action. This appears to me so unfair that I would crave your allowing the following summary of what was said by those who supported the amendment. "A reduction of salary iseems a strange method of recognizing faithful and efficient service. Taking off IEGO from the pay of an official controlling an expenditure of L25,000 and who has the supervision of a staff of nearly 500 is not economy. There are 20,000 ratepayers and the salary in question does not mean d each, nor one-sixth of a farthing in the 4 pound on the rate. To reduce the salary of the Director would mean a loss of prestige and influence, and consequently lessen his power to successfully carry out the duties of the de- partment. The Director is one of the best ser- vants of the county and has saved many ex- penses.—He has to keep in touch with every department of the Board of Education, and to be well informed as to every new order. Com- pared with a recent county appointment at a salary of £300 with increments, where the official concerned has not a quarter of the staff to supervise—and presumably propor- tionately less work-matters have been managed so tactfully as to have avoided fric- tion with non-provided schools. Economy does not consist in the mere saving of money, but using the resources they had in the best way to produce good, proper and efficient re- sults. The work of the Director had been such as to make the money they were spending on education useful to the children and the rate- payers generally." Hoping that "Villager," when he next at- tacks those who differ from him, will so con- dense as to give the substance, and will realise that to convey an erroneous impression is not argument.-Yours faithfully, J. WHICHER. Milford Haven, January 16th, 1908.

MILFORD HAVEN. A Centenarian.—Mrs. Williams, now residing with a married daughter at Sophia Street, Car- diff, but a native of Milford Haven, has just reached the age of 100 years. The old lady remembers Milford Haven when it boasted of only a few cottages and farms. Her father was ¡ a small farmer, and she never learnt to read. During her long life she has only once been I attacked by serious illness—pneumonia She enjoys good health, though troubled with a cough. She has over half-a-hundred grand- children and great-grandchildren. Her hus- band died at Milford Haven, and she then went tc. Cardiff to stay with a married daughter, who has since died. Mr. Owen Philipps will address a Liberal meeting here next Friday, January 24th. The Fish Trade.—The returns for 1907 show that 43,442 tons of fish were despatched, as against 34,078 tons in 1906. In 1897, ten ago, the total was 17,075 tons. Presentation to a Footballer.—An interesting presentation took place at the Sir Charles Whet- ham Hotel, Pill, on Monday night, when Mr. Ralph Sanderson, the well-known half-back was made the recipient of a handsome marble clock by the Milford United Football Club on the occasion of his marriage. The presentation was made in an appropriate speech by Mr. John Green, and the recipient suitably re- sponded. Mr. John Davies presided, and a smoking concert followed, and much convival- ity prevailed. Songs were given by Miss Peter- son, Messrs. E. Bird, J. Smith, B. Ball, F. G. Stephens, C. Thomas, W. Chapman, E. Hog- gins, Albert Davies, C. Edwards, J. Green. Miss Sewin accompanied. A number of toasts were submitted. Loss of the "Tantallon Castle."—The steam trawlgr, "Tantallon Castle," was lost on Satur- day morning. The vessel was fishing about 12 miles off the Smalls at 4.45 a.m. The second engineer was engaged at the time painting in the engine-room when he perceived water fa- thering round his heels. He called the chief, but they could not locate the source of the leakage. The usual methods were adopted to stem the inrush, but it became so great that they had perforce to take to the small boat. The vessel foundered about seven o'clock. The men rowed about, and espied a smack, which proved to be the "Ethel," of Brixham. and they made for her and were taken aboard. Later in the day they were transferred to the steam trawler "Japonica," and brought safely into Milford on Saturday night. The "Tantal- lon Cattle" belonged to Messrs W. Jenkins and Co. She was not wholly covered by insurance. The skipper was the veteran Capt. H. Scott. An Old Skipper's Serious Injury.—The steam trawler Falmouth arrived in dock on Sunday morning with the skipper, R. Sanderson, suffer- ing from serious injuries to the eyes. It ap- pears that the accident was the result of an explosion in the acetelyne gas tank. The skip- per thought the tank was empty, and struck a match while he recharged it, when the ex- plosion followed. He was conveyed to the sur- gery and afterwards to his home in Priory Road. Much sympathy is felt for him. He is one of the oldest skippers fishing out of the port. Entertainment and Coffee Supper.—A highly successful function in connection with the Wesley Guild took place on Monday night. A first-class programme of local and instrumen- tal music was given in the chapel, when the spacious building was comfortably fiiled, the area of the chapel bein gfully occupied. The programme was arrange by Mr. and Mrs. R. W, Hancock, who deserve praise for having secured artistes of proved merit. Mr. A. E. Fielder. back once more in his old sphere of labour, made an admirable chairman. At the close the Rev. John Ward thanked all who had contribu- ted to the programme. Following the entertain- ment a coffee supper was held in the school- room. This too, was largely attended, and a sumptuous repast was served by the ladies of the Guild. The whole proceedings were quite enjoyable and pleasant. A "Story of the Sea."—Under this heading we give an account elsewhere of a singular hap- pening in our sea life. From another source we have receiving the following:—The Fishergate, while trawling in the limits of westward fishing grounds, observed a vessel, and on getting closer saw that it was the vessel which the crew had abandoned about a week previous. The skipper hove his trawl up and proceeded to take the vessel in tow. Owing to the short- ness of hands and the strong wind, together with the rough sea and heavy swell, the opera- tion proved a most difficult one, but eventually the trawl warp was got on board and secured. In the meantime, owing to the necessity of getting close to the ill-fated vessel, the jib- boom of the Fanny Breslauer came down on the small boat of the Fishergate and smashed it to pieces. The vessel, which proved to be well found and in splendid condition, with a good supply of provisions, was towed into Milford Dock about noon on Tuesday, the 14th. and is now in charge of the Customs authorities acting for the admiral-marshal.

MILFORD PETTY SESSIONS. Wednesday: Before Dr. Griffith (in the chair), Col. W. R. Roberts, Messrs. G. H. D. Birt, Robert Cole, and J. LI. Davies. MAGISTERIAL WARNING TO PUBLICANS. Thomas Lewis, innkeeper, Commercial Hotel, was charged with selling to Betsy Dove, under fourteen years of age, a quantity of brandy otherwise than in a corked and sealed bottle. The offence took place on December 31st. Harriet Rich, a married woman, of Robert Street, was charged with sending the girl to the Commercial Hotel for the brandy. Mr. Harold Evans, solicitor, Milford Haven, ap- peared for the defendant Lewis, who pleaded guilty. P.C. Evans stated that on Tuesday, at about 6.5 p.m., he saw the little girl come out of the Commercial Hotel with something under her arm. Witness asked the girl what she had under her shawl, and she replied, "Two penny- worth of brandy for aunty, and Mr. Lewis, the Commercial Hotel, served me." Witness went and spoke to Mr. Lewis, who admitted the offence, and said that he was in a hurry when the little girl came in, and he did not see that the bottle was properly corked and sealed. Wit- ness afterwards went to Mrs. Kitch, the aunt of the girl, and she admitted sending the child for the brandy, and said she had a bad head- ache. Defendant said he had no wish ao say any- thing beyond what. the constable had etated. The Chairman: That is right, leave it in the hands of your solicitor. When I pay a man I like him to do the work for me. Col. Roberts: How old is the little girl? Mr. Harold Evans said that the girl was twelve years of age, and big for her age. He, however, had pleaded guilty. Colonel Roberts: I was trying to find some extenuating Circumstances. The Chairman said as that was the first offence for Mr. Lewis, although it was a very serious offence, they would not fine him the full amount of the penalty laid down, which was rather heavy, but he would have to pay a fine of 10s. inclusive. Harriet Rich said she committed the offence in ignorance. The bottle was corked and sealed when she received it. The constable explained that the bottle was corked and sealed before it was taken to Mrs. Rich. A discussion ensued between the magistrates as to whether Mrs. Rich could be held re- sponsible for the offence of the publican in not sealing the bottle, and whether or not the mere fact of sending a child under fourteen years of age for intoxicating liquor constituted an offence under the Act after the brandy had been served in an unsealed bottle. The magistrates retired to consider their de- cision and, after a prolonged absence, on their return the Chairman said Mrs. Rich had com- mitted an offence by sending a child under fourteen to a public-house for less than a pipt of brandy. The landlord had already been fined. In that town and others it was much too frequent an offence for people to send children under fourteen years of age to a public-house for intoxicating liquor. The law was strong on the point, and the object of the law was to prevent children getting at the drink. In the old days children who were sent to public-houses for drink often tasted the liquor on their way home, and acquired a liking for it. The magistrates had desired to give their full attention to the case, and had, therefore, adjourned. They had decided to fine Mrs. Rich the small sum of Is. without costs. The magistrates wanted to make it public that the law stated that children must not be sent public-houses. He had been requested by the magistrates to state that publicans must not serve a child under fourteen with less than a pint, whether sealed or otherwise. Selling less than a pint constituted an offence. DRUNKS, ETC. William Ailes, fisherman, Warwick Road, was charged with using obscene language in Bar- low Street on December 30th. It was stated tint the defendant used bad language outside we Dragon Hotel. The con- T:1.- stable had been previously called to eject the defendant from the Dragon. Mr. Birt: Where did the man get the drink from ? P.C. Evans: I do not know. He was not drunk. P.S. Evans said the defendant had admitted his offence. It was the first time he h- been charged.—Fined 2s. 6d., without costs. Frederick Jones, labourer, Robert Street, was charged with being drunk in Charles Street on January 1st. The defendant was found lying down on the pavement, and had to be assisted to his home. He was very quiet.—There were a number of previous convictions, and defen- dant was fined 2s. 6d. and costs. Thomas Summons, labourer, Guodalope, was charged with being drunk at Black Bridge on December 28th. The defendant had to be assisted to his feet. He was a native of the district.—P.S. Evans said defendant was a very quiet man, and that was his first offence.— Fined 2s. 6d. and costs. William Higgs, labourer, Woody Kiln. was charged with being drunk in Hubberston Road on January 12th.—Defendant pleaded guilty, and was fined 2s. 6d. and 6d. costs for a meal, the Chairman remarking that they could not feed people at the expense of the county. ASSES ASTRAY. William James, Robert Street, was charged with allowing two asses to sfc-ay on the high- way on January 3rd. Defendant pleaded guilty. P.S. Evans said James had been convicted once before. The Chairman: Have you anything to say, Mr. James? Defendant: I will do my best to keep them off the roads. They are in a field' grazing, and there is a footpath through it. The Chairman: They are a source of public danger. A donkey will lie down in the middle of the road, and will not move until a horse and vehicle is right on top of it. Fined Is. and costs for each animal. SCHOOL ATTENDANCE. Joseph Shurvin, 8, Warwick Road, was charg- ed with neglecting to send his child Emma regularly to school. The Chairman said defendant would be fined 5s. without costs.

FISHGUARD AS THE MAIL ROUTE. We publish some further opinions, from re- presentative men, on the question of making Fishguard the mail route in place of Queens- town. CAPT. JOHN THOMAS, SOLVA. Much has been said and written to the papers lately concerning the merits and de- merits of Fishguard and Queenstown, as ports of call for embarking and disembarking mails and passengers to and from the northern portf of the U.S.A. and Canada. As an old sailor of 36 years' sea service, and who has sailed and steamed to ports in almost all civilised parts of the world, I have been asked to express my opinion on the matter. First, Queenstown is, without a doubt, one of the finest harbours in the world; with good an- chorage, plenty of water at all times of tide, sufficient to float the largest ships ever built, including the latest addition to the Cunard line, with plenty of room for manoeuvring by night or by day. Queenstown is also a safe port to enter at all times and seasons. It* drawbacks are the following: No means of embarking or disembarking mails or passen- gers except by means of tenders, which is a slow and often a dangerous process, and in some rare instances a failure, thereby causing great inconvenience and expense. Again, the homeward mails, under the present arrange- ments, are detained many hours by overland transit from Queenstown to Kingstown, thence by steamer to Holyhead, and several hours from there again before reaching London. The advantages which Fishguard has over Queens town in saving time are obvious. But there are great things yet necessary before Fishguard can ever hope to supersede Queenstown in so far as landing Atlantic mails and passengers is concerned. It is not reasonable to suppose for a moment that the managers of any of those large Atlantic lines will decide to send any of their ships to Fishguard without first ascertaining whether or not it is a safe place to enter in all weathers, and lay alongside the quay in safety at all times, by night or by day, and land mails and passengers as the Rosslare and Fishguard boats are doing at the present times. Failing this, Fishguard's ad- vantages over Queenstown are not going to be very considerable. The question which arises is this: Can Fishguard at the present moment guarantee the above-named safety clauses ? In my opinion it cannot, for reasons which are apparent to any practical seaman. (1st) There is not at present sufficient quay-room to carry on the work; (2nd) the space inside the piers is barely sufficient for manoeuvring and turn- ing such ships as the Lusitania and Maure- tania with safety; (3rd, an last) with the present construction of the piers there is no- thing to prevent the ground swell from getting to the inside of the harbour. A gale blowing from the north-west would make it impossible to bring an up-to-date leviathan alongside the quay, to say nothing about holding her there afterwards. In conclusion I beg to state that in my opinion, before this great project of landing mails and passengers from across the Atlantic at Fishguard can be consummated, a breakwater will have to be built outside the present entrance such as there is at Plymouth, which will be the means of preventing the ground swell and the run from getting into the harbour. When that is accomplished Fishguard may hope.—Yours etc., Solva. JOHN THOMAS. ALDERMAN WATTS WILLIAMS. In answer to your question respecting Fish- guard as a mail port. I have no doubt that the fact that this port. which so greatly saves time, will become so evident to those in au- thority that it will be impossible for them to adopt any other course; as to act otherwise will be directly opposed to the interest of the public. Some of the persons who expressed their opinion to you admit that Queenstown is altogether out of date, and also they cannot conceive why the Great Western Railway Com- pany ever left Milford Haven. The company have already proved the wisdom of their de- cision, as the present service between Fish- guard and Ireland has, during the recent bad weather, been undisturbed in its punctuality. St. Davids. WATTS WILLIAMS. MR. J. HOWARD GRIFFITHS. In response to your request I hurriedly scrawl a few words re Fishguard. Considering the important position this country holds in regard to the commerce of the world, Fish- guard, to my mind, offers peculiar advantages for Trans-Atlantic shipping. Its splendid direct service of trains to London, its close connec- tion with the most important markets of this country as well as Irelahd, and the facilities for communication with the chief centres of trade and industry, ought to be great factors in the development of the place. Then the favourable situation and position of the har- bour, as well as other considerations, such as the very easy access at all times, causing no delay either in the approach or in the despatch of mails, etc., ought to tell very much in its favour as a port.—Yours sincerely, J. HOWARD GRIFFITHS. Leithyr, St. Davids. DR. WILLIAMS, ST. DAVIDS. Regret delay in replying. It needs an expert i in these matters to know whether Fishguard can be made a suitable port for Trans-Atlantic traffic, but if it can be, then for a certainty it will be an immense boon to this country, as well as to America; and, of course, the ad- vantages to Pembrokeshire are obvious. Yours truly, St. Davids. H. WILFRED WILLIAMS. At a meeting of the Cardiff Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday (Mr. J. A. Griffiths, vice-president in the chair), Mr. J. A. Jones referred to the improvements in the postal service as regards American mails which would follow if Fishguard were adopted as the mail port instead of Queenstown. He referred to the facilities provided by the Great Western Railway at Fishguard and the fast train ser- vice to London, pointing out that from Fish- guard the mails would reach London many hours earlier than from Queenstown, while in South Wales the advantage would be fully 24 hours. He referred also to the advantages South Wales would gain if the South of Ire- land mails were sent by the Fishguard route. He moved the following resolution:— "That this chamber respectfully urges upon His Majesty's Government the desirability of adopting the Fishguard route for the trans- portation of the American mails; and that a copy of this resolution be sent to the Prime Minister, the Postmaster-General, and the member of Parliament for Cardiff." Mr. A. J. Griffiths, in seconding, thought there could be no two opinions as to the super- iority of the Fishguard Toute. The resolution was carried unanimously.

^^—■————ptt WEDDING AT NEWCASTLE EMLYN. On Tuesday morning, January 14th, a quiet but very pretty wedding was solemnised at the Graig Baptist Chapel, Newcastle Emlyn, be- tween Edmund, youngest son of the late Mr. John Evans, woollen manufacturer, Wallis, Ambleston. and Ellen, third daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jones, Bridge House, Newcastle Em- lyn. The officiating minister was the Rev. S. Morgan, pastor of the uraig Chapel, assisted by the Registrar. The bride was given away by her father,. The Misses Edith Jones and Pollie Evans acted as bridesmaids (sisters of 4ride and bridegroom), while the bridegroom was attended by Mr. W. Stanley Davies, of the old College School, Carmarthen. The wedding party left the chapel amid showers of confetti and rice, Mrs. H. Williams, organist, of Gwyn- fryn, playing Mendelsohnn's "Wedding March." After a sumptuous wedding breakfast at the house of the bride's mother, the happy pair left by the 12.40 train for Cardiff en route for Bristol, where the honeymoon will be spent. The following presents had been received:— Bride s father—Cheque. Bride's mother—Household linen and feather bed. Mrs. Evans (bridegroom's mother)—Set house- hold cutlery. Mr. J. E. Jones, Manchester House, Cardigan —Dinner and tea services, cutlery and kitchen utensils. Employees at R. T. Jones. Merthyr—Hand- some tea cosy and table centre. Miss H. Evans, Wallis—Plated forks and spoons. Mr. W. H. Evans, Wallis—Sitting-room clock. Mr. Arthur Davies, jeweller-Afternoon tea- spoons. Mr. W. H. Davies-Silver jam dish. Miss Elinor Evans-Eiderdown quilt. Mrs. James, Carlrefle-Crumb brush and tray. Miss S. A. Davies, Ivy House-Tea knife. Mr. D. Thomas, Pandy-Kettle. Mr. L. Thomas, Pandy-Flt irons. Mrs. H. Williams, Gwynfryn—Silver-mounted marmalade jar. Miss Johnson, Merthyr—Silver inkstand. Miss Francis. Merthyr—Pair ornaments. Mrs. Maurice. National Schools, Newcastle Emlyn-Pair embroidered linen pillow slips. Miss Pattie Maurice—Silver sugar tongs. Mr. Edwards, Merthyr—Coal scuttle. Mrs. Edwards, Merthyr—Kettle. Miss Roberts—Toilet set. Mrs. J. Jones, Newcastle Emlyn-Table cloh. Mr. Thomas, jeweller, Newcastle Emlyn, jam spoon. Miss S. Griffiths, Swansea-Silver sugar scuttle. Mrs. J. Davies, Newcastle Emlyn-Saucepan. Miss J. Lewis, Newcastle Emly n-Tabl ee loth. Miss Pollic Evans, Wallis—Silver-mounted cruets. Miss Eliza Evans, Wallis—Silver jam dish. Miss Evans, Brynhelig-Bath towels. Miss E. Thomas, Newcastle EinlyAL-Flower vases. Miss M. Evans, Newcastle Emlyn-Table cloth. A Friend-Japanese tray and pair pictures. Mr. J. Davies, Bridge Street-Russian leather purse. Mrs. Evans. Cambrian House—Table cloth. Mrs. H. Jones, Aberarad-Bath towels. Miss E. Hughes, Ffynant-Pair pictures and tray cloth. Miss S. Griffiths, Sycamore Street-Pair blankets. Rev. and Mrs. Morgan, Lloyd's Terrace—Sil- ver-mount-ed jam dish. Miss M. J. Jones, Newcastle Emlyn-Glass sugar basin and jug. Mrs. Thomas, Boot Stores—Toilet set. Mr. Jack Jones, Aberystwyth-Silver jam spoon. Mrs. J. Davies, Bank House-Bath towels. Mr. Bickley, Wallis-Gold scarf pin. Mr. W. n illiams, Barry Dock-Silver inkstand on oak tray. Miss Downing, Llanelly-Silver-mounted salt cellars. Mrs. Jones, Palmyra, Cardigan—Bedspread and ornaments. Mrs. H. Lewis, Newcastle Emlyn-Silver cake knife. Mrs. M. Evans, Newc'stle Emlyn-Table cloth. Miss H: Thomas—Silver-mounted biscuit barrel. Miss E. Griffiths. Newcastle Emlyn-Brushes. Miss Owen, Newcastle Emlyn-Picture frames. Miss M. Davies—Pair vases. Miss Williams—Enamelled pan. Miss M. Thomas—Enamelled grid iron. Miss Edith Jones—Embroidered piano cover and tray cloth. Mr. T. Jones, Peckham. LODdon-Sabe fur. Mr. R. T. Jones, .Merthyr-nel Russian sable lined gloves.

WHITLAND. Henllan Amgoed Eisteddfod.—A very success- ful eisteddfod was held at Henllan Amgoed on Friday evening, the 10th. Mr. Evan Jones, M.A., head-master of the Whitland School, presided and gave an interesting opening address. Mr. Anthony, Orwin School, Good- wick, was the music adjudicator; Mr. B. T. Davies, Waungron, Whitland, the poetry; and Mr. Rees, Ervine School, Tegryn, the drawing. The following are the chief items:—Solo, "I will Extol Thee," John Evans, St. Clears; tenor solo, J. Evans, St. Clears; bass solo, B. Davies, Llanbwdy; duet, Messrs. Davies, of Llanboidy, and J. Evans, of St. Clears. Login choir (conducted by Mr. J. Davies, school- master) won the children's prize. Two choirs competed for the male voice test, "Sweet By- and-Bye," viz.—Whitland (conducted by Mr. Thomas Devonald), and Llanboidy (conducted by Mr. S. Williams, schoolmaster), the latter being successful. There was a good attend- ance, the place being overcrowded. The pro- ceeds are being devoted to the provision of an organ for the Council School, and a fair amount being realised. Funeral of Mr. John Lewis.—The funeral of Mr. John Lewis, Cavancoch. whose death was reported in last week's issue, took place at Bethania Calvinistic Methodist Chapel, Whit- land, on Thursday, the 9th. Rev. J. Evans, B.A., conducted the service at the house; the Rev. J. Davies officiated at the chapel, assisted by the Rev. Morgan Jones. B.A. (Baptist minis- ter); and at the grave the Rev. J. Evans, B.A.. read the Church of England service, followed by a closing prayer by the Rev. Morgan Jones, B.A., who strongly advocated practical Chris- tianity to the widow and three children, for whom and the large circle of friends the great- est sympathy is felt. Nazareth Baptist Chapel Social.—The Xa- zareth Chapel had a social at the new vestry on Monday evening, which was well attended, the children being well provided for. They enjoyed themselves to their heart's content, so much so that they expressed a desire to have another social next week. Rev. Thomas Lewis, missionary from. the Congo, who is a native of Whitland and an old member of the church, was also present. Llangan Parish Council.—A meeting of the Llangan Parish Council was held at the Coun- cil School, Whitland, on Wednesday evening, the 8th. The chairman (Mr. Peter Howells, Blaincedw) presiding. The following were also present: Messrs. C. B. Rees, G. Evans, and W. Rees (Whitland), W. Howells (Dyffryn), and J. H. Williams. The application for an extra district councillor for Llangan East was post- poned till May next. A resolution was passed that the footbridge over the Abbey river at Fynonfoider, in conjunction with the parish of Llanboidy, be erected at a cost of about k3. A discussion took place concerning the dis- graceful state of Whitland Abbey road, which has been caused by the haulage of timber from the Abbey woods by waggons, etc. Shunter Injured.—Whilst John Evans, a na- tive of Whitland, was engaged in shunting the through coaches of the London express at this junction on Monday morning, the ball of the coupling shackle struck his left eye and ren- dered him unconscious. He was at once re- moved to the signal-box and attended to by Dr. Williams, and subsequently removed home. His face is swollen, but hopes are entertained that the injured eye will be saved. Temperance Convention at Haverfordwest.- The Rechabites appointed Messrs. Griffith Williams, Silvanus Williams, and W. T. E. Williams (secretary) to represent their Tent at the Temperance Convention to be held at Ha- verfordwest on the 23rd inst.

UIK!!L"j——■ H'l ■! mi i ■ mi a. mi.. ■" ■yrar-g SOCIAL AND "WIST DRiVE" AT ST. MARTINS HALL. Last night (Thursday) there was a very plea- sant social gathering in St. Martin's Hall, Haverfordwest, when Churchmen and Noncon- formist. Liberal, Tory and Socialist met for social converse, and for two and-a-half hours of "Progressive Whist." The latter is some- I thing of a novelty in this town, at any rate, on so large a scale; but it was so successful last I eight that it will probably be repeated. Briefly described, the game was played as follows. About a score of small tables wer occupied by whist parties of four—two ladies and two gentlemen. At the tinkle of the bell the cards were shuffled, cut, and dealt, and the "hand" was played, all to be done in about three minutes. Then the bell rang again and the players marked their score on a card, some- thing like a dance programme, and the two winners moved on to the next table, only not as partners, but this time in opposition. This went on until, did time permit, everybody had played everybody else. The game wa<=: full of fun. some little excitement, and was full of interest. There were intervals for refreshments —tea, coffee, etc.—when the gentlemen attended to their fair partners. About 11 p.m. the cards were all collected, "totted" up, and the win- ners declared. These were as follows:— I LADIES. 1. Mrs. Wynne Joiies 191 2. Miss Ethel James 173 3. Miss Gwen Matthews. 169 4 (and bottom of the list) Miss G. Barham 134 GENTLEMEN. 1. Mr. F. D. Phillips 174 2. Mr. B. Roch 173 3. Mr. F. A. Scott 171 4 (or "booby") Mr. L. H. Thomas and Mr. J. Cragg (a tie) 141 The Rev. Grevell, the clergyman in charge of the parish until the new vicar arrives, dis- tributed the prizes to the winners, who were greeted with applause as they stepped forward. Miss G. Barham was cheered as she marched up and received a huge wooden spoon, but this was eclipsed when Mr. L. H. Thomas stepped forward and received a picture of "Sambo," who was holding in his hands a woollen stock- ing which he had found, he said, "bery nice for de poor feet." There was some emulation between Mr. Thomas and Mr. Cragg as to which should be the custodian of the prize, but Mr. C'ragg's modesty forbade his claiming the right of possession. It was a thoroughly en- joyable and pleasant evening. Mr. A. J. Wright was the director of ceremonies, and the two churchwardens of St. Martin's (Mr. Hugh Thomas and Mr. A. E. Sage) carried out the duties of co-secretaries. The guests included the following :-A-ir. S. J. Rees, Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Thomas (Rock House), Mr. and Mrs. T. G. Birch, Miss Enid Evans, Mr. Hill, Mr. Leman, Mr. Gwatkin, Mr. Craggs, Mr. K. Lloyd, Mr. B. Jones, Miss Mears. Mr. Matthews, Mr. D. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Tranter, Mr. H. James, Miss Skinner, Mr. and Mrs. F. F. D. Phillips. Mr. DarAie, Miss N. Evans, Miss Ellis. Miss E. James, Mr. Lipseombe. Mrs. Bland, Mr. W. John, Miss M. Davies. Miss Barham. Miss M. John, Mrs. W. Wynne Jones, Miss G. Barham, Mr. A. Rose, Mr. T. C. White, Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. S. Phillips, Mr. H. Davies, Miss G. Matthews, Mrs. Palmer, Miss Ellis, Mr. and Mrs. D. Rees, Mr. E. White, Miss M. Rogers. Rev. Gravell, Miss Ethel James, Mr. and Mrs. Devonald Edwards, Mr. and Mrs. C. Sidney Davies. Mirs Sage, Miss E. Matthews, Mr. B. Roach, Mr. E. White, Mr. F. A. Scott, Major Holmes, Mr. H. E. H. James, Mr. L. Ellis, Mr. Geo. Gravell, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Sage, Mrs. Blockley, Miss Perkins, Miss N. Evans, Mrs. Bland, Mr.s Tamlyn, Mr. and Mrs. Hugh Thomas, Mr. Williams (Castle Square), Mr. J. W. Hammond, Mr. J. Crashaw, etc.

FREE CHURCH FEDERATION. The annual Free Church Council meetings were held in the Wesleyan Chapel. Milford Haven yesterday. In the afternoon there was a well attended service in the chapel, when the preacher was the Rev. J. Lloyd Williams, B.A., the president of the West Wales Free Church Federation. The Rev. J. Harries read the scrip- tures, and the Rev. L. Williams, Tiers Cross, engaged in prayer. A large number sat down at the tea tables, the tea having been provided by Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Tilbrook. At the conference which followed, there were present, the Rev. J. Harries, president; the Rev. J. Lloyd Wiliams, B.A.. the Rev. James Evans, B.A.. Aberavon (pre.1 (I secretary of the West Wales Divi: ree Church Council!, Rev. W. H. Prosser, h", J. Ward, Rev. J. B. Edwards. Rev. L. WilL.-u .s, Rev. B. Jones, Messrs. R. Cole, J.P., C.C.. A. J Tilbrook. J. W. Crocker. The Rev. J. Harries, as the presMer* vi t. Council, said he had great pleasure i:: o- posing a hearty vote of thanks to their host and hostess. He referred to the fact that it was Mr. Tilbrook's birthday. The Rev. W. H. Prosser had very much pleasure in seconding the propositicn. Mr. and Mrs. Tilbrook's hospitality had been most lavish. The vote of thanks was most cordially ac- corded, and Mr. and Mrs. Tilbrook responded. The Rev. James Harries congratulated them on their Council, and congratulated the Rev. J. Harries on having passed from the secretary- ship to the presidentecy. In going round the Council as secretary he had found one of the principal reasons why some of them were not so successful as they might be, and that was because they had not a definite policy. He advised these to take something definitely in hand at the beginning of the winter and carry it through. If they all realized that the Free Church Council would, indeed, be an organisation, necessary to the spiritual life of the district. They as Free Churches had al- ways moulded public opinion on the great questions. It was for them to give the right lead. Socialism, as preached at the street corners, would never be accepted in Christian England. He would be very pleased to ar- range for a convention at Milford Haven. Mr. Tinker would come down to address ditm. The conference was then thrown over for speeches and questions. Mr. A. S. Chugg thought if they had some- ihing definitely laid down on the question of socialism for and against, it would be a great help in forming their judgments. The Rev. F. D. Williams thought a small "K might be published on Free Church work. The Rev. Evans said such a book was already published. It supplied every information re- quired. There were also pamphlets in course of preparation, dealing with Socialism :rom a Free Church point of view. Mr. R. Cole said the Vicar of Milford said he had 1.000 parishioners in Milford Haven. Although they were very good friends he asked to be left out of the calculation, and the num- ber be 999. The Rev. W. H. Prosser said there had been a difficulty in getting attendances at their preachers' conference. He hoped that gather- ing that day would prove a benefit, and mem- bers of the Council would resolve do do more in future. In the evening there was a public meeting in the Wesleyan Chapel. TheRev. J. Harries presided over a large attendance, and he was supported by the Revs. Lloyd Williams, J. Evans, and W. H. Prosser. Some vigorous speeches were delivered.

MOTOR CAR FATALITY. A remarkable motor fatality occurred on Thurdsay afternoon at Broughton, between Canterbury and Faversham. MT. E. J. Phil- pot., a motor and cycle agent, was winding up the starting wheel preparatory to returning to Canterbury, when the car sudden' started for- ward and ran over him, inflicting fatal injuries. At one time deceased was a successful racer.

JStrtbs—fl&arria^es—Beatbs. BIRTHS. GRIFFITHS.—January 6th, at Whitchurch, near Solva, the wife of Mr. Tom Griffiths, weaver, of a son. MARRIAGES. STEPHENSON—PRITCHARD.—January 6th, at Middleton Church, Tamworth (by the Rev. R. V. Hodge, M.A.), Charles E. Stephenson, second son of John Stephenson, Green Man Farm, Middleton, to Carrie Kendriek, daugh- ter of Thos. Henry and Caroline Pritchard, Templeside, Tamworth, and granddaughter of the late John Cassin Pritchard, surgeon, Pyle, Bridgend.