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NOTES Ai^D COMMENTS. "Hurrah I -for the union, with it* green cor- duroys arid button* of brass, sang an ironical! poet. A horror of the workhouse springs eter- nal in the breast of every human being who has the slighest spirit of independence, more especially if he or she, as the case may be, has en:!ea'orre<l earn a livelihood and failed through il1->,lilh. » 'i" There was a case under consideration at the Haverfordwest Guarvlians' meeting on Wednes- day of last week of a partly disabled woman whose removal to the workhouse was recoir- mended by the doctor. One member said tf." woman had a perfect horror of the workho me, and she would rather die ni a ditch than enter its grim portals. Another member gave it if she were forced into the House the woman might loose her reason. It should be added however, that those who know the woman best believe the House is the fittest place for !:er « There was a in another part of t) e county a year or -o ago of a more painful nature. The woman, an octogenarian, "vegetated" on c-awl and cabbage in a humble hovel for upwards of forty years. NtS lected by all and sundry, her condition ati that, of her den became more and n "e In sanitary until at length, under medical advice she too was removed to the Union. 16 ? 1f The preliminary bath was, of curia ad- ministered—probably the first in her life-then she was subjected to the rigid rule* lni regulations of the "old and infirm ward. Did she survive the ordeal? Well, in the snaee cf just one week to the day of her admittance, her "bones were rattled over the stones, in the regulation square inches of olackiued boards, back to her native town, an i so. e sort of a funeral dirge doled over them; tn-I Mother Eartn welcomed tlicm-ihe n st s silence. IT 1t » In the interests of the public health this legalised tragedy was enacted, but what of the outraged feelings of the victim when she rtrul- ised that she was being removed from Hr home (a events proved) for ever. How easy it would 1., ,e been in this Christian country, for someone to go round with the hit and '0 pay the cost of cleaning up that little hut in Forder that the time-worn woman might have closed her weary eyelids in her own home. amidst familiar surroundings. The cottage of the cotter is just as much home to him as the palatial palace is to the rich, and more so very often. Poverty is no crime, less so is old age. ? 1" ? Apropos the foregoing, reference might be made to the Help Society recently formed at Fishguard by the Vicar, and his industrious wife. The society devotes one evening in each week to the laudable work of mending articles of wearing apparel for those whose time is too much occupied with household duties to cope with the numerous details so essential to mak- ing home comfortable. Last Sunday evening the Vicar asked all to make known the objects of the society: that it was entirely non-sec- tarian, and that none need even to declare belief, or otherwise, in Divine authority as a condition to participation. Just now, when Socialism, together with Dis- establishment, are rampant, this innovation will appeal to the agitators for reform in our social and religious system. That very popular institution, the Saturday evening "smoker," held at the National Schools, is also deserv- ing of attention. t "i" To-morrow (Friday), should Mr. R. T. P. Williams—of the well-known firm of Messrs. Eaton Evans & Williams—be spared to attend, in his capacity as clerk to the magistrates, the petty sessions at Mathry, he will have com- pleted 31 years in that position. During that time he has only missed attending the sessions on the hill a matter of three times—twice when called away to London, and once through ill- ness. This surely constitutes a record, par- ticularly when it is considered how many miles distant Mathry is from the "county and town," and the boisterous, bitter weather oftentimes experienced during the winter months. T 'i' But Mr. R. T. P. Williams is blessed with many gifts, not the least being that of good, .sound, physical health. Without desiring to bring the blush of diffidence or modesty to the famed lawyer's cheek, we venture to add, "Mens sana in cOrpore sano," so that he is doubly blessed. Although he has passed, by some two or three years, his half-century, Mr. Williams shows but slight traces of the strenuous life with its inseparable wear and tear. At 21 he topped the list of the United Kingdom in the final examination of the Incorporated Law Society, for which he prepared himself en- tirely and without the aid of a tutor. ? 9 V There is one more little pleasant reminis- cence to which "hangs a tale" and a striking testimonial to a well-known Harfat sartorial artist (Mr. Tom Birch). Mr. Richard Williams has a penchant on Mathry sessions day for a certain overcoat. In truth, the garment may be termed the "gown" (minus the wig) for the Mathry Court. For thirty years the overcoat has shielded that lawver from March and other searching winds, and when its nap showed signs of dust and travel stain the artist re- ferred to turned the cloth inside out, giving it renewed life. Its owner never omits a passing reference to the wearing qualities of the coat. Evidently in the good old days shoddy cloth and brown paper boots were unknown. 11" ? "Man" (says "William" of Stratford) "is what his tailor makes him"; but Mr. Birch will scarcely have the temerity to go so far in his claim.
FISHGUARD-
FISHGUARD- Social.—On Friday evening the National "social" is to be held, and augurs well for success. It should be mentioned that the pro- ceeds go to help and encourage the schools which are Vloing and have done much for the town. Help Society.—The Vicar of Fishguard desires everyone to know that the "Help Society" held weekly on Friday evenings is open to all ir- respective of creed, caste or colour. Garments are repaired, and the worried housewife's multifarious duties are lightened by mutual help. Welcome.—At the usual Saturday evening "social concert" the Vicar, in the name of the gathering, welcomed Mr. W. J. Vaughan, solici- tor, back among them. They were all, he said. pleased to see Mr. Vaughan fully restored, and able again to join their ranks; the only regret was that his assailant had not been brought to book for what everyone considered a most cowardly, brutal, and unprovoked attack. Mr. Vaughan, who was recorded an ovation, cord- ially acknowledged the Vicar's felicitations, and thanked the gathering for the warm welcome vouchsafed for him on his recovery. He was delighted to Joe able to rejoin them. The pro- gramme was opened with the Welsh Anthem, followed by a taking song given by Mr. Vaughan, who was again recalled with much heartiness. Mr. B. Lambert gave a piano solo, and Mr. S. J. Pitt showed ability in the piano accompaniment. The vocalists were Messrs. W. Thomas, Rogers, S. J. Pitt, A. Evans, chief boatman Baseleg (coastguards), and Howarth. Mr. Pyle gave a stirring recitation, the Vicar a reading, and Mr. W. Evans added a solo (.11 the melodian. It was an evening spent n sweet commune, "which is better than an age in common time." Some of the old n-.elod es were vociferously encored. Erratum.—It should be stated that the visitor to Mr. Howard Davies, solicitor, referred to in last week's issue, was Mr. Idris, M.P., not "Davies," an error which We regret. Animated Pictures. — Goodman's animated pictures at the Temperance Hall. Fishguard, this week are attracting large audiences. No- thing better has visited the place. They are particularly good. Brick Works.—Within the next week or two the new brick works, equipped with every modem mechanical device for making bricks, will be in operation. We hear on authority that the clay is excellent, and that, recognising this, orders are rapidly being received. School Meeting.—A meeting was held at Hen- ner on Wednesday afternoon to receive reports and correspondence.—Mr. W. L. Williams, C.C., gave notice of motion that arrangements be made to hold the meetings alternately at Goodwick and Fishguard. This, if carried into effect, will prove a boon to everyone concerned. It will also obviate a most arduous climb up he steep to Henner. Football Meeting.—Mr. W. J. Vaughan, soli- citor, presided at a meeting of the Fishguard Association Football Club at the Commercial Hotel on batuidu-y evening last.—On the mo- tion of Mr. Museb, seconded by Mr. Patterson, it was decided to join the Millord P. Mission tournament. Mr.' LJ. J. Put tendered his resignation as lue-eaptuiii, wnicli was accepted with expressions ui i-agree. Mr. Patterson was duly elected in his suuu. Mr. Gwiijm Bate- man, Gwynia, was unanimously elected stue- tary in tne place of Mr. H. Lambert (.resigned). Although the duo is unfortunate in the re- signation of se\ e/al of its officials, those who have accepted the vacancies may be thoroughly relied upon to carry out the duties devolving upon them. Both Mr .Bateman and Mr. Pat- terson are genuine athletes, and evince abiding interest in the doings of the club. That it v. ill continue on its successful career goes without saying. Whist Dfive.—The large central hall at the Intermediate School has never appeared brighter nor more inviting than on Friday evening last when, in response to invitations by Mr. and Mrs. 0. Glednili, about sixty at tended and took part in a whist drive, de- riving the fullest enjoyment. Down the centre were two large tables beautifully decorated by Mrs. Glodhiii, the hostess, and laden with toothsome dainties. Around tile room were smaller tables fol" the players. Choice flora and touches of artificial colour, artistically adapted to harmonise with the whole, trans- formed the place into a veritable divan of comfort. There were a series of 32 games which provided the heartiest diversion. The winners proved to be Mrs. W. Evans (solicitoi), whose prize was a lady's hand-bag. The lady's consolation prize fell to Mrs. James, of Nevein House (silver hat-pin). Mr. George Bennett, of Fontane House, won the gent's prize (a silver match-box); and Capt. Tom Lewis received the consolation prize in the shape of a miniature toy dog bearing the label, "Bottom dog." Mrs. Gledhill, assisted by four of the elder fair pupils, dispensed the amenities; and Mrs. Lewis Williams, Messrs. J. R. Richards, and E. W. Rees rendered several songs in good style. After whist, lancers and valse added zest to one of the most charming evenings of the kind held in recent times, besides defray- ing several small debts in connection with the educational work of the school. Death of Mrs. Hale, Tredavid.—Sincere sym- pathy will be extended to Mr. M. Hale, Tie- david, on the sad death of his wife (Mrs. Hale), which took place at the School House, Tre- david, on Tuesday. No couple were more widely esteemed than Mr. and Mrs. Hall. Joint- ly they have for some four years held the headship of Tredavid School, winning all hearts by their upright, good-hearted character. Few scholars are so happy to be at school as those at Tredavid, which holds the high- est percentage in Pembrokeshire—striking tes- timony, surely, to the'tactfulness of the tutors. It is well known in scholastic circles that the Tredavid National School holds a high posi- tion of merit, solely due to the teaching acu- men and high moral standard set by the head teachers, one of whom we have regret- fully to state is now numbered with those at rest. The circumstances surrounding the de- mise of Mrs. Hale are painfully pathetic. About four months ago deceased gave birth to a son. The mother was gaining strength rapidly when severe gastric disturbance set in, and although the patient tided over the criitical period of the illness, it left its after-effects- weakness and debility-and pleurisy supervened upon other complications, ending as stated, leaving husband stricken with grief, and an infant son. May he have strength to withstand his irrevocable loss; for they were most deeply devoted to each other. We join" in heartfelt sympathy with Mr. Hall in his deplorable bereavement.
COODWICK
COODWICK Harbour Notes.—The "Reindeer," from Wey- mouth, has superseded the "Pembroke" on the Waterford trade. Medical Agency.—A medical agency in con- nection with the Hearts of Oak Benefit Society has been established at Goodwick, the head- quarters being the hairdressing establishment of Mr. Miles, and where the secretary (Mr. Harold Dellar) will attend from 7.30 to 8.0 o'clock on Friday evenings to receive subscription—. Dr. Hugh Thomas is the medical officer apointed—a most popu- lar gentleman in the profession. New Church.—The splendid sum of £1,200 has already been subscribed towards the build- ing of a new church at Goodwick. The new edifice will be erected on the site near the present iron church, St. Peter's. The vicar (Rev. E. Lincoln Lewis) and his curate (Rev. J. Jenkins) are deserving of hearty encourage- ment in their laudable work. A new structure is urgently needed in the place. Berachah.—The C.M. monthly meetings of Pembrokeshire were held on Tuesday and Wed- nesday of last week at the handsome new edi- fice, Berachah, at Goodwick, attended by dele- gates from all parts. Needless to state, per- haps, the -cosy church recently opened after re- building held devotional congregations. From Fishguard, were the Rev. J. D. Symmons, the venerable and worthy pastor who has accom- plished much arduous work aided by the church; and Mr. T. Lewis, chemist. Other dele- gates were Revs. J. G. James, Rhosyeaerau; D. Williams, St. David's; W. P. Jones, Penffordd; W. Bateman, Morfil and W7. Mendus, Haver- fordwest. On Tuesday morning the Rev. W. Davies, Rhoscribed, presided over the business meeting. The chief item of interest was the proposition that the services at Berachah church should be conducted in English. In view of the permanently augmented popula- tion, consequent upon the opening of the new cross-channel harbour by the G.W.R., it was urged that the course would be more in accord with the needs of the people were Welsh ser- vices to give way to the English. Some of the venerables, no doubt, regretted, that that this step was necessary, but they had to move with the times. After discussion four delegates were appointed to consider the matter with the church of Berachah on Tuesday next, and the discussion to be acted upon without further reference to the monthly meeting.—The Rev. T. J. Morgan, of Garn, Aberystwyth, represen- tend the centenary fund, and to aid the erec- tion of new churches. The rev. gentleman set forth in lucid terms the objects of the fund, and appealed for subscriptions. Berachah, it should be mentioned, was enriched by the sum of £200 from the fund, and there was a gener- ous collection made.—On Tuesday evening the Rev. Mr. Thomas, Woodstock, introduced the service with prayer, and the Rev. T. Lamb (Morfil) and the Rev. J. Protheroe delivered ex- cellent sermons in Welsh and English respec- tively.—On Wednesday morning at 8.30 a con- ference was held and delegates appointed to attend the April and May meetings. At ten o'clock service was held. The Rev. Williams (St. Davids) introduced the devotions with prayer, and the Revs. Mendus and T. J. Morgan delivered able sermons. At two o'clock the ser- vice was introduced by the Rev. D. Jones, Puncheston, and the Revs. Griffiths (Saunders- foot) and the Rev. Thomas (Woodstock) de- livered sermons in English and Welsh respec- tively. There was an exceptionally numerous congregation on Wednesday evening, when the Rev. J. G. James, Caerau, opened the proceed- ings with fervent prayer. Hymns, selected by the pastor and Mr. T. Lewis, were heartily sung after which the Rev. Williams (St. Davids) and Rev. W. P. Jones, M.A., B.D., delivered beautiful sermons full of earnestness and vigour. More successful monthly meet- ings have rarely been held in North Pembroke- shire in connection with the Calvinistic Metho- dist cause. Indeed, they were reminiscent of the days when Calvinism established itself in the county. Debate.-On Tuesday next the subject for debate will be: "That the drink traffic should be nationalised"; Mr. Beaton taking the posi- tive and Mr. H. J. Blewitt the negative. Mr. Richardson will also make an interesting state- ment of which he has given notice, and there is likely to be animated discussion.
NEWPORT.
NEWPORT. Forthcoming Marriage.—There will be rejoic- ing in the ancient borough on Saturday, the 15th inst., when Mfts Nesta Lloyd, eldest daughter of Sir Marteine and Lady Lloyd, of Bronwydd, is to be united in marriage to Mr. Fred Withington.
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HENRY'S MOTE.
HENRY'S MOTE. New Rector.—The livings of Henry's Mote and Castle Bigh, in the1 gift of Sir Owen Scour- field, Bart., and the Lord Chancellor respec- tively, have been offered to and accepted by the Rev. Thomas Jones, vicar of Llanarthney. The combined value of the livings is about £365 and a house. Mr. Jones was vicar of Eglwyswrw for about 25 years and Llanarthney for the last eight years, and at both places he proved himself a successful parish priest, and was very much beloved and respected by his parishioners. Mr. Jones was trained at Lam- peter, and ordained in 1871 at Llandan. He was curate of Glyncorrwg 1871-3; of Mathry 1873-5, and Roch and Nolton 1875-6.
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FUNER4L OF MR. W B. EVANS, LLANUNGAR FAWR, SOLVA. Cortege Over a Mile in Length. On Thursday last the funeral took place of Mr. W. B. Evans, the obsequies being attended by hundreds of people from North and West Pembrokeshire. There were over sixty carriages present, and the cortege was over a mile in length; it was the largest funeral seen in the district for over thirty years. Rain fell inces- santly throughout the afternoon, which deterred many from attending to pay their last tribute to the deceased. Nearly a hundred letters have been received by the family from friends both far and near, all couched in sympathetic terms. The service at the house was conducted by the deceased's pastor (Rev. E. J. Herbert), who read a portion of Scripture and offered up a touching prayer. At the Methodist Chapel, Caerfarcheil, a memorial service was held, and the sacred edifice was filled. Addresses were delivered by the Rev. D. J. Jones, vicar of St. Davids: Rev. Mafonwy Davies, Solva; J. Hywel Thomas, Trefgarn; R. Williams, St. Davids; T. Lewis, Berea; W. Mendus, Haverfordwest; Jas. Lamb, Morfa; W. M. Lewis, Tyllwyd; and Mr. W. Davies, Rhoscribed (chairman of the month- ly meeting). All the above gentlemen bore striking tribute to the sterling qualities of their deceased brother, and of the loss sustained through his death. The old Welsh hymns, "Mae nghyfeillion adre 'n myned," and "Yn y dyfroedd mawr a'r tonau, were sung. At the graveside the Rev. James Lamb, Morfa, offi- ciated. The mourners were:—Mrs. Evans (widow) and four children; Mr. 11. W. Evans, Solva (bro- ther); Evans, Woodstock (brother-in-law); Mr. Henry Evans, Caerfarchell (uncle); Mr. David Evans and family, St. Davids; Prof. J. Young Evans, The College, Aberystwyth (cousin); Rev. J. Thomas, Cardiff (cousin); Mrs. John Morgan and Mr. W. B. Morgan, Carne- dren; Mr. and Mrs. D. Morgan, Wind Mill, St. Davids; Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Evans, City Stores, St. Davids; Mr. Baleman and son, Morfil; Rev. D. Lewis, Letterston; Mrs. Prance, post office, Solva; Miss Jones, Newport, Pern.; Miss De- vonald, Wallis; Mr. Bateman, Ambleston. Amongst those present we noticed the fol- lowing:—Messrs. Samsoh T. Wrilliams, J.P.,j Solva; Alderman Watts Williams, J.P., St. Davids; T. B. Rees, J.P., Tremynydd; J. Howard Griffiths, C.C., John Thomas, C.C., Dr. W. Wilfred Williams, J.P., St. Davids; Rev. G. H. Rosser, W. D. Rees, and T. G. Hughes, B.A., St. Davids; Rev. R. Jones, Croesgoch; Messrs. W. Davies, Rhoscribed; T. J. Davies, PenbeTy; J. W. Davies, Treiago; W. Griffith, Rickeston; J. W. Beynon, Penlan, J. W. Can- ton, C.C., Nolton; Richard Jenkins, Croftufty; F. Stephens, Vachelich; John Stephens, Tre- gydd; Thos. Jivans, Llandigige Fach; William Jenkins, Tancredston; H. Phillips, Cwmw- dig; W. H. Jones, Prospect Hotel, St. Davids; T. Thomas, B.A., St. Davids; J. Harries, Tre- pult; Capt. John Thomas, Solva; Caleb Morris, Solva; R. James, Prenysgawen; W. J. Richards, Hendre; T. Richards, Crugglas; E. II. Lewis, Hendre; W. R. Lewis, Caerforriog; P. Gough Lewis, Tyllwyd; James Adams, Haverfordwest; D. Morris, Pwllcaerog; Capt. Williams, Tretio; Capt. James, Llandrudion; James Rees, Clegyr; L. B. Rees, Mynydd-du; W. Phillips, Buckett, Letterston; D. Roberts, Treginnis; T. G. Wil- liams, Llanrian; Dan Davies, Treflodau; Jos. Evans, district surveyor, Solva; F. Green, Ha- verfordwest Levi Davies, Loch vane; S. Rich- ards, Lochvane; T. Thomas, Castle Morris; Henry Evans, Newgale Farm; W. R. Harries, Torbant; M. R. Harries, Llanrhastian; J. Har- ries, Trenichol; James John, Wern; Lloyd Lewis, Treslanog Fach; Capt. Evans, Treyscaw; H. Rees, Carn wch vhn; M. C. Owen, Harglodd; Gibby Perkins, St. Davids; Essex Thomas, Trefgarn; L. Davies, Hendre Eynon; D. Howell, Caerwen; Messrs. Lewis and Griffiths, Rhosson; T. Thomas, Treginnis; H. Roberts, Pencarnan; Henry Thomas, Tretio; W. Evans, Trenewydd Fawr; S. W. Harrises and E. Lewis, Lochmeylcr; Geo. Griffith, Pointz Castle; A. Owen Williams, St. Davids; D. Walters, Lechell; F. J. Sime, St. Davids; J. Morris, attendance officer, St. David's, etc. Deceased,being chairman of the Whitchurch Parish Council and a member of the local Board of Managers, those bodies were represented by the following :-Parish Council- Messrs. Richard Jenkins, W. R. Lewis, Richard Davies, R. B. Davies, J. Jenkins, Daniel Davies, T. Harries, W. Rees, and W. H. John. Local Managers.—Messrs. Watts Williams, W. R. Lewis, R. Jenkins, Isaac Evans, Thomas Thomas, Henry Roberts, J. W. Davies, John Owen. The headmasters of the St. David's- Solva Group were present, namely, St. David's. —Mr. F. Lewis; Solva, Mr. W. D. Evans; Carn- hedryn, Mr. J. Williams. The coffin was of polished oak, with elabor- ate fittings, bearing the following inscription:— William B. Evans, Died 25th January, 1908, Aged 47. Three beautiful wreaths covered the coffin:- "In loving remembrance."—From Croftufty family. "With deepest sympathy."—From Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Vvans, 6, Somerset Street, Portman Square, London, W. "Er serchus gof am ein anwyl gyfaill.Oddi- wrth Tom a Bessie Jenkins, Putney, Llundain. The tragic death of our friend, Mr. W. B. Evans, has brought many incidents in his life very prominently before us. The following is a remarkable fact: Mr. Evans kept bees and one Sunday afternoon some years ago, as he was leaving for the afternoon service at Solva chapel, lie saw the bees swarming and taking their flight from the garden towards a coppice of wood about a mile distant. He followed un- til he came to a pathway leading back to Solva. Here he stopped, consulted his watch, and de- cided to abandon the bees and attend the ser- vice. Strange to say, as they were leaving the service they saw that the bees also had return- ed, and there they were in a clustef hanging to the railing, and within a stone's throw of his father's house. A pathetic interest attaches to the fact that only a few weeks before his death the late Mr. Evans had the satisfaction of seeing his eldest son, who has not yet attained his majority, elected deacon of Solva Calvinistic Methodist Chapel, being then, perhaps, one of the young- est deacons ever chosen. Mr. John Llewellyn Evans is the first member of the family in the fifth generation to be called to the diaconate of the "Corff" in Pembrokeshire, and a relative of his happens to be the Chairman of the monthly meeting. Howell Harris once stayed at Llanungar. The family at Llanungar and also at Harbour House, desire to express their great apprecia- tion and warm thanks to their large number of sympathisers, who have written them such kind and sustaining letters in their bereave- ment.
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An Appreciation. "Good-bye; come down soon again." These were the last words I was destined to hear from the lips of the most attached of my kins- men, and as the valediction was more real than either of us imagined, so was the injunction to return fulfilled all too soon. It was on the I' morning of the 11th of January, at the termina- tion of a fortnight's pleasant sojourn in hos- pitable Llanwngar, that I for the last time shook a hand now vanished-a skilful and active hand, withal-hoping in the late summer to resume the threads of unfinished conversa- tions. At a much earlier hour a fortnight later the departure of the master of the house never more to return, had plunged a large family into the sorrows of bereavement, and a wide district into mourning and amazement And a few days later I was back at Llanwngar to condole with the fatherless and the widow and to join- the throng of mourners who were to escort" over the familiar road to Caerfarcheil the now inanimate habitation of the tireless energy of William Bennett Evans. Twenty days after the farewell I uttered when I had climbed into the carrier's trap at the top of the Llan- wngar lane, I find myself struggling against the torpor of a numbed understanding and the confused utterance of sudden surprise in the endeavour, not indeed to pen a tribute to the worth of a man waom it is competent for even a near relative to eulogise in his death, but rather to allude, by way of regretful reminis- cence, to some of those traits in his character which impressed the wide circle of his ac- quaintances and rendered his untimely removal a calamity to the neighbourhood, apart alto- gether from the circumstances that gave it an unspeakable poignancy; and apart from the loss and grief to those towards whom he nobly discharged the varied offices of family relation- ships. The obsequies at Caerfarchell on Thurs- day were the expression of the sympathy of all Pembrokeshire with those upon whom the blow had fallen heaviest. They were also the grate- ful homage of men of every party and denomi- nation, of every grade and calling, to the memory of one whose strenuous and consistent life had commanded the respect of friend and opponent alike—a testimony to the permanence of the influence of character, an illustration of the truth that the true perspective of men is given by the distance at which death removes them from our midst. To this last idea the bard- preacher of Solva gave felicitous utterance at the memorial ser- vice at Caerfarchell. No one will misconstrue me when I say that William Bennett Evans was a great parochial man; and in saying this I am neither exaggerating his powers nor be- littling the sphere in which they were exer- cised. Men of his type are all too rare in the administration of the affairs of parishes, of municipalities, and even of counties. I have long ere this marvelled at that dispensation of Providence which circumscribed his life in a remote country district, possessed as he was of natural abilities and of moral and intellectual energy which would have qualified him, whether in religious or in secular councils, to be a leader of men, immeasurably superior to many a belauded leader and commander to the people of Wales. Often did I recognise in some passing word or trivial action of his the trait of a moral grandeur which proved that his spirit rose to altitudes from which the ways of men better known (thanks to their opportuni- ties) appeared by comparison petty, pretentious, and priggish. To do with all his might what- ever his hand found to do was the end of his his life, the secret of his success, the hiding of his power. He had accepted the local limits and limitations to which I have referred, and though it is difficult to imagine any profession or commercial pursuit in which he would not have been still more prosperous, while enjoy- ing, perhaps, opportunities of transacting public affairs in yet higher deliberative bodies, he never chafed or repined at being a farmer in the parishes of Whitchurch and St. Davids. His fellow-agriculturists have repeatedly ac- knowledged that it was not easy to find his peer, and often wondered hew one not appren- ticed to the land, as they were, so scon out- stripped the majority of them. His enterprise, his scientific and modern spirit, his intellec- tual power and businesslike habits, together with his rare capacity for commanding men and organising labour, more than made up for his briefer experience. He devoted himself to public affairs, not from a love of pre-eminence but in response both to the call of duty and in accordance with the impulse of an energy which farming satisfied not. Local government was to him a hobby and a delight, and the man who is faithful in a little is set over much. The rule of cities—ten or five-is the prerogative of those who have made right use of the talents entrusted to them. In days when men affect to despise the lesser honours of parochial and district government, it is well to find men of the mental and moral calibre of the late chairman of the Whitchurch Parish Council devoting their time and their abilities to the welfare of their neighbours, and dis- charging faithfully the duties of a stewardship that brings them into close contact with the thoughts and the needs of those among whom their lot is cast. Nor can such offices be performed without opposition, and even misunderstanding and sometimes estrangement. Happy is the man who, in whatever public position of trust and authority he is placed, is able to steer a safe course between the rocks of irreconcilableness and the whirlpool of acquiescence. Happy is he who can assert himself without wronging his colleagues, and be pacific without com- promising his rights or his principles. Happy. too, is he who can go through the rough and tumble of life's battle without bitterness against opponents or s.If-consciousness in times of opposition or defeat. This happiness did in- deed belong to our lamented friend, whose optimism made him a tower of strength to his friends, and whose buoyancy of temperament and readiness of unevenomed retort made him an adversary with whom it was more than pleasant to break a lance. As he appeared devoid of any trace of physical or moral timid- ity or diffidence, so he knew not what it was to harbour a vindictive memory or to express a cynical thought. Even greater in value to his acquaintances than the practical and tech- nical advice he was always ready to impart to them was the sanity of his counsel when mat- ters of great moment were at stake. He possessed the clearness of foresight which makes a strategist or a stateman; the attention to detail and disposition which makes a tac- tician. One need not, in his case, brood in the spirit of Gray's elegy, for it was, for him and his family, a great distinction to have bulked larger in the district than any of his contem- poraries. Of the sagacity of his judgment I myself had signal proofs in a conversation we had a year and-a-half ago as to a recent crisis in my own life. He was alive enough to the immunity and other advantages which wealth and other resources give men in some of the conflicts of life; but he was convinced that in the religious, even more than in the political world, the ultimate victory rested with the man who, confident in the justice of his cause, waited without influence or wealth for the verdict of the conscience of the people. And in the equity and integrity of the great denomi- nation of which he had for many years been a faithful deacon he had a confidence which the occasional acts of individuals left un- shaken. "Thou hast a little strength." These words are true of the little church of the Calvinistic Methodists at Solva, on which the heart of William Bennett Evans was fixed, and the assemblies of which he would never neglect. Like his ancestors, he lived enduring as one who saw the invisible, and for such a man there is no necessity to pray with the Litany for deliverance from sudden death. To be- liever and unbeliever alike the "translation" of a religious leader in the midst of his days is an inscrutable enigma, and our vision is as yet in a mirror. Being dead, our departed brother yet speaketh, proclaiming in tones that reverberate through the country he knew and loved so well the frailty of the strongest of the sons of men, and the eternal Worth of Christian character. He was in a real sense "caught up"; to him was vouchsafed a change "in a moment, in the twinkling of an eye," to re- mind us all of our proximity to the eternal world, and our responsibility so to labour here that we may finish our cause with joy. J. YOUNG EVANS.
BERACHAH CONCERT, GOODWICK.
BERACHAH CONCERT, GOODWICK. The new stately edifice of Berachah Calvinis- tic Methodist Chapel was crowded on Tuesday evening last by appreciative listeners at the concert in aid of funds towards defraying the remaining debt on the chapel and the organ, recently installed. From a musical as well as financial point of view it was a conspicuous success; but Berachah is ever to the forefront in such matters, as the chaste, roomy, yet cosy building bears striking testimony. Mr. Edward Pgrkins, the jovial and widely esteemed worthy of Penysgwarne, presided. He is invariably racy, humorous, and to the point in his conduct of public meetings; quite as much at home in English as in the vernacular, and never fails to give a fillip at the onset of the proceedings. Opening in WeTsh in happiest vein, he in turn construed some witticisms into English, thus appealing to all sections of the audience. They were, he said, sure to hear music, vocal and instrumental, of the choicest kind; and in this they were ip no respect disappointed. The Misses Mary and Olive Hughes, the clever daughter of Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Hughes, Glanymor, opened the programme with a beau- tiful pianoforte solo, nicely executed in all respects, and receiving warm plaudits well de- served. Miss Ella Rees, a young but most promising soprano, excelled in her opening song, "Nant y Mynydd" (Davies). Unmistak- ably the charming vocalist stepped at once into popular favour, for there ensued an outburst of approbation, and she responded with "Sum- mer, Showers," again winning enconiums. The Rev. E. Nicholson Jones in capital voice gave "The Vicar's Song" (Sulivan); followed by the taking chorus, "Gay little girls from Japan." which brought down the house in no uncertain manner, a repition being demanded Following this Mrs Arthur Rowlands formerly of Haverford- west, and who has worked assiduously for the cause, conducted the wee maidens, all attired a la Japanese, with innate skill, Miss Maiy Hughes presiding at the piano. Those taking part were Olive Hughes, Ethel Morris, Bessie Lewis, Phyllis Davies, Violet Thomas. Maggie Miles. Pheobe rhiEips, Edith Jefferies, and May Rees. These maidens, with the addition of Alice Davies, Agnes Davies, and Arcanwan Davies, also rendered in an equally charming manner "Good-night." under the same able conductress, who was responsible for their efficiency as well as their delightfully appro- priate costumes—night attire, caps and doll complete. The audience signalised its hearty approval right thoroughly, girls and conduc- tress bowing acknowledgments. A duet, "Keys of Heaven." by Mrs. Ella Rees and Mr. E. Nicholson Jones, was one of the most choice pieces in the programme, both showing skill. In the sailor's Grave" (Sullivan) the Rev. T. Protheroe gained favour; he was also success- ful in "The Star of Bethlehem" (Adams). Mrs. J. H. Thomas and Miss Ella Rees were associated in the duet, "When the winds blow from the sea," and needless to state the two fair singers were accorded an outburst of ap- preciation. Keen diversion was evident when Bessie Lewis, the young and clever daughter of P.S. Lewis, gave a violin solo. The finished way in which the artiste manipulated the in- strument drew a rapturous outburst of ap- plause the calls of "encore" having to be responded to. Miss Lewis's performance was an agreeable surprise, and she is undoubtedly destined to make good use of her natural gifts with the violin. "Soldier Jim," by the Rev. E. Nicholson Jones, was vociferously encored; as was. "The Dear Homeland." capitally essaved by Mrs. J. H. Thomas. Miss Ella Rees gave "Angus Macdonald," in splendid fashion, and. being recalled, sang the humorous ditty, "In the North Countree," sweetly coquettish. Revs. E. Nicholson Jones and T. Protheroe rendered "Excelsior." in hearty style. "Good-night, be- loved," in which Mrs. J. H. Thomas, Miss E. Rees, and Revs. E..Nicholson Jones and T. Protheroe were associated, concluded the meri- torious budget excelled at an amateur concert. As the accompanist of the evening,. Mrs. Arthur Rowlands deserves whole-hearted congratulations. She is a gifted artiste and a "tour de force" in local musical entertain- ments. Among the industrious members of the committee who deserve a meed of praise are Messrs. Jack Rees (hon. secretary), D. Hughes Griffiths. Capts. Thomas and A. G. Lewis, as well as the Misses Lewis, Goedwig Villas; all of whom, with the oths named, worked right loyally throughout. At the close Mr. T. James, Caerlem, proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the ladies and ar- tistes; and the Rev. D. J. Symmons, pastor, moved thanks to the chairman, of whom he spoke in praiseworthy terms. Mr. Perkins cor- diaJIy acknowledged the kind remarks, but felt the Pastor's remarks were much too flattering; he was always happy in promoting the good of the place. The votes were carried with ac- clamation, and the National Anthem brought to a close a very enjoyable musical evening. Mention should be made of the following who worked untiringly for the success of the concertsThe Misses James (Caerlem), Mrs. Mabel Williams, Mr. Green James (Caerlem). Mr. Arthur Rowlands, Messrs. Thomas (con- tractor), and Mr. Joseph Rees; the latter two of whom kindly erected the staging.
ST. DAVIDS.
ST. DAVIDS. The Ebenezer Church, St. Davids, intend keeping their annual preaching services this year on the second week in May month, when tire Rev. J. V. Williams (Pedrog), of Liverpool, and the Rev. R. Gwylfa Roberts, Llanelly, are expected to officiate. Pedrog is to give a lec- ture as well. Arrivals.—The following vessels have now ar- rived at Porthclais Harbour for Mr. A. Owen- Williams, merchant:—Ketches "Thomas and Son," "Topaz," and "Bessie," with cargoes of coal and clum. The later vessel has taken in a cargo of oats. It will therefore be seen that trade is brisk at the harbour during the last few days. The annual singing festival in connection with the Methodist Churches of the district will take place in June next. The committee have been fortunate in securing the services of Mr. J. T. Rees, Mus. Bac., Aberystwyth, as conductor. Programmes will soon be ready, and practising w 1.. commence in real earnest at once. We understand that over forty lambs have come this year to Mr. F. Thomas, Tregrim. who, however, deeply grieves the loss of one particular lamb. A ewe brought forth two black lambs. One of these was misised one day. After searching everywhere, the lost one was at last found under the cliff, but dead. The lambs are strong and healthy, and nearly came double. It was with very sincere regret that <he news was received here of the death of The Vicar of Aberystwyth. The Rev. W. Matthews was was Vicar-choral and Sub-chanter of St. Davids Cathedral from 1879 to 1888, when he was presented by the Dean and Chapter to the living of Warren with St. Twynells. He was greatly beloved and respected by all in St. David's, who desire to express their deep sym- pathy with the relatives in their severe loss. We have with us an old native named Thos. Rees, Gunner R.A., who served all through that terrible Indian Mutiny, doing 22 years' service in India, and retiring on the municifent pen- sion of Is a day. He is now 71 years of age, and finds it very difficult to make both ends meet. He has, with the assistance of a friend, drawn up a memorial to Lord Roberts' Fund for Mutiny Veterans, which, having been backed up by the Revs. The Dean, and the Vicar, has been sent off. We trust the memorial will meet with the success we feel sure it deserves. Dawn of the Millennium.—One day last week in the "Daily News" there appeared the above heading over the account of a concert held in a certain place in Glamorganshire. The Bap- tist denomination asked the parson of the parish for the loan of their National School- room to keep a concert for the benefit of the Baptists, and asked him would he kindly be chairman in the concert. He kindly consented to the loan of the schoolroom and to be chair- man. A similar event recently occurred in St. Davids parish. The Vicar followed a fun- eral amongst the Nonconformists, went to the chapel, and took part in the service in a most refined, sympathetic speech. The chapel was crowded, and the funeral was the largest ever seen in the district. The Vicar is a good- natured man, friendly with all: as all Chris- tians ought to be, especially those who under- take to instruct and advise others. The mil- lennium is drawing night. Self-denial is being practised, and the example of the Lord Jesus Christ followed. A general meeting of the St. Davids Nursing Association was held in the Council School on Friday last. The president, the Very Rev. The Dean of St. Davids, was in the chair. There was a good attendance of members, in- cluding the following: The Vicar, Mr. Rees, Baptist minister; Mr. Williams, Methodist; Mr. Hughes, Williams Messrs. L. Rees and John Evans, Miss Smith, Mrs. A. B. Evans, and Mrs. L. Owen, with Mrs. Jones (Vcarage), and Mrs. F. Lewis (joint secretaries). A long discussion took place as to the nurse taking part in carrying out the new regulation as to medical examination of children in country schools. This question was ultimately referrii to a sub-committee of gentlemen members. The question also as to compensation to the f urr.e who has been suffering from blood poisonh g, contracted while atending a case, was also re- ferred to a small sub-committee. This ••n- pleted the business of the meeting. School Managers.—An ordinary meeting of Local Managers of Council Schools was held at the Council School on Monday February 3rd, at 4 p.m. Present: Aid. Watts Williams, J.P. (chairman), Messrs. W. R. Lewis (vice-chair- man), Isaac Evans, T. Thomas, and Henry Roberts; Mr. Morris, Attendance Officer, and the Clerk. The Chairman moved a vote of condolence with the family of the late Mr. W. B. Evans, Llanungar, and expressed the Mana- gers' appreciation of his interest in education and public affairs in general, and the great loss caused to the locality by so sudden and sad a death. The vote was passed unanimously. It was resolved to notify the Local Education Authority of the vacancy. The usual list of salaries was passed, and some few bills. The headmasters sent in a report of the attendance of the teachers in each school, which was satis- factory except at St. David's school. The two at this school sent in letters of explanation and apology which was accepted. Mr. Morris, attendance officer, read the following report:— St. David's mixed school:—Average attendance, 78.2; per cent., 81. St. Davids infants.—Aver- age attendance, 32; per cent., 52. Camhedryn. —Average attendance, 47.9; per cent., 79.8. Solva.—Average attendance, 106.2; per cent., 86.3. Averages per cent, is 78.871.
I THE RURAL EXODUS.
THE RURAL EXODUS. Dear Sir,—No doubt Mr. Isaiah Reynolds j can take care of himself, but in j my humble opinion what he wrote 'on right lines. As to "E. P." and "E. J. J." surely their dignity, however high, will not stand between them and replying to the alleged personal and abusive letters, that is, if such were the case. I did not have the chance of reading them. However, it is evident, judging from "Tenant Farm ;r's" letter, that he is dead against the Small Holai igs Act. He is very much frightened a: me pros- pects of increased rates as the result of 1 t 0 Administration of the Act by the County Coun- cil. But surely before shrieking and livwl -.jg after this fashion, he ought to have read 'the Act. If he'did this he would have ascertu'ied that all the expense gone into by the Cri. ry Council in procuring land to be let to ten 11 s under the new Act is added to the price paid for the land. and as such the local rates cannot possibly suffer. As to the rates, if "Tenant Farmer" and the class he belongs to were wise, they would encourage and help forward the new Act all they could, because, in so doing, they would help to decrease the poor rate. This, sir, is self-evident, because the small holding occupant is never seen on the pauper's list, whereas the labourer who has nothing lm\ his daily wage is on his beam ends as soon as old age is in sight, and very often be- fore. There is nothing for him but parish pay, and oftentimes the workhouse. I hope that "Tenant Farmer" is right when he says that "owing to better pay, better food, and easier times, that the labourers are not leaving the land to the same extent as they were a few years ago." But the great question is why do they leave at all ? Why does a man (do try and use your imagination a bit Mr. "Tenant Farmer") who has been brought up on the farm all his lifetime, and knows all about the farm. deliberately leave the country side and go and work in a coal mine among the hills of Glam- organshire? Why sir, the answer is obvious! It is because he cannot start on the land for himself; plenty of land about, huge farms on every hand, with here and there what was once nice small holdings added on, but not a bit of chance for him—no chance to open a shop. Such being the case he would be less than a man to do anything else but leave, that is in view of what I have described above, as there is no merit in being a pauper. Now. surely if "Tenant Farmer'' is honest he will admit tnat the chief remedy for rural depopu- lation, is to give the labourer a chance to live by renting him a small holding—according to his ability to stock it. If this were done, the population of our county in the rural parts, instead of decreasing would again increase, and all branches of business would feel the benefit. The large tenant farmer would not be at a los for help to get in his har- vest in such a summer as the last one, and the corn would have been all saved, instead of a great deal of it spoiled as was the case last year. With what "Tenant Farmer" says about preferential rates with the foreigner and the monopoly of the market by the same, I fully agree; monopoly in land. buildings, markets, or anything else is bad—very bad, and an im- provement in that direction will assist not only "Tenant Farmer," but small holder as well. May the monopoly in all the things mentioned soon cease, especially the monopoly in land. I plead for the small holder as he is the weak- est vessel. With the indifference of the land- lord, and the self-interest of the land agent in many cases, the poor labourer is helpless, and I am right glad that the Government had the courage to pass this measure, and the sooner it is put into operation the better for all con- cerned.—Yours truly, SEER. Sir,—1 beg to congratulate you on the excel- lent letters that appeared in your issue of last week; they were written by men who knew what they were writing about, and supplied your readers with facts and not fancies and phantasies. And now that the air has been cleared and your excellent journal having emerged from the fog with which some of your late correspondents have obscured this subject, I feel inclined to rScur to it. Having spent my life in the country, and with my recollec- tions going back well over half-a-century, I ought to be able to throw some further light on the subject. I should like to classify the term, "allotments and small holdings," into three divisions:—(1) Allotments which would consist of about an acre or fraction of an acre. (2) Small holdings which would consist of suffi- cient land to carry two or three or more cows, and where the man would be able to follow his usual occupation whilst the care of the stock would be left to the wife and family. (3) Small farms where the tenant as well as the wife and family would have to devote the best part of their time to the farm; these little farms would be rented at anything from £4Q to £80 a year or more. 1.—Allotments: These are invaluable near towns to men who have been cooped up within four walls, say, of office, factory, or shop dur- ing their working hours; an hour or two of spade cultivation would offer them not only a healthy recreation but also a great contribution to the heakh and comfort of the family by sup- plying it with fresh and wholesome vegetables and fruit. In country districts spade cultiva- tion would be neither a necessity nor a recrea- tion, as they can obtain all the vegetables in their gardens if they care to grow them; and, as to fresh air, they get sufficient of it in the pursuit of their daily avocations, but a small run for pigs and poultry would be appreciated, and are, almost without exception, supplied. 2.—Small Holdings: This is the dark spot on the horiion. Within the last thirty or forty years this class of holdings has decreased to the extent of quite 80 per cent. Perhaps if I put it at 90 per cent. I should not overstep the mark. Now how to account for this startling and lamentable fact. If our statesmen, poli- ticians, and demagogues had inquired honestly into the facts it would have saved them from many a foolish statement. Your town dema- gogue puts it down to the rapacity of the farmer and the poverty and wretchedness of the la- bourer; your politician will say it is due to unjust land laws, grasping landlords, and un- sympathetic county councils. Now these good people are either absolutely ignorant of the facts of the case, or they wilfully suppress them, for to make "nem known would deprive them of the material for their vapourings and knock the bottom out of their pet dictums. What, then, is the real cause of this lament- able state of things? It is due simply and solely to economic causes. In those days the wife of the labourer, like that of the farmer, led the strenuous life, up betimes in the morn- ing to feed and milk her cows. She had to work hard all day, often with the baby slung on her back. She had to provide food for pigs and cows and clean out under them; she had to prepare meals for herself and children—milk porridge for breakfast, broth and bacon for dinner, and ditto for supper. Groceries were all but unknown except in the houses of the very well-to-do, and then very sparingly. There- fore it became indispensable to the proper upbringing of children that these holdings should be held. Farmers that were unprovided with these holdings had to put up with inferior labour. Fine, brawny women these, they could hold their own against the best man in the harvest field, either with sickle or rake. and became the mothers of fine strong sons and daughters. But a change came over the scene. Accompanying a rather sudden big rise in wages came a big drop in the prices of food. Whereas it would take a man a week, often two, to earn a bushel of wheat, he could now do it in so many days. The same with groceries. This led the wife to look upon the strenuous life as drudgery. She soon became accustomed to the easier life. Then the cows had to go; so had the porridge, broth, butter, milk, etc., and tea, tea, tea became the staple food of the family with its pernicious effects. The conse- quence was that the rising generation became less robust and much less provident. The girls often marry before they are out of their teens and before they realise either the duties or responsibilities of a wife and mother. In a very short time after they are married (unless the "happy event" has been anticipated) the child-bride becomes a child-mother. And why should she worry about the morrow? "Suffi- cient for the day are the pleasures thereof." Her husband can provide her with plenty of tea, bread and butter and jam. More she does not want. She can sleep till 10.0 in the morn- ing, gossip in the afternoon, and take more tea. Alas! such is the case with, I am certain, the great majority of our young people; but there are splendid exceptions. And this brings me to 3.—Small Farms: There is a greater demand for this class of holding than I can ever re- member. This is due to these excepbons-I mean the provident and thrifty amongst the labourers. Whilst they do not care to bother about a small holding with two or three cows, they are very anxious to rent larger ones. That they have ample means to stock them, when they, are of the provident class, can be proved -J by the fact that quite young lads of 23 to 2S have_ saved sufficient money to stock a farm of £ d0 a year. If the Government were to pass iaws similar to those in force in Ireland, to enabie these men to become owners, they would be w orking on true economic lines.—Yours anI;" E. PERKINS. Sir,-It may be that it is good for the coun- try or State that there should be an increase of holders or. rather, I should say peasant proprietors—but for the individuals it may be different affair. I am certain small holuers under the County Council will not have such an easy time as the majority of farm hands have in this locality. One half the farm labourers that I know of work about seven hours per day during winter months, and the others who have stock and horses to attend to, not much more. It is certainly ludicrous to think of a County Council whose Education Committee spend over £ 1,000 a year in new and increased salaries over what was paid be- fore, without any adequate return for it, doing anything, but bringing disaster to all concern- ed. over small holdings. I pity the poor rate- payers, also the small holders, if there will be any so deluded as to hold any land under them.—Yours, etc.. A SON OF THE SOIL. Letterstcn.
HUNTING APPOINTMENTS.
HUNTING APPOINTMENTS. THE PEMBROKESHIRE HOUNDS Will meet on Monday, 10th, at Tregwynt; Thursday, 13th, at Haroldston Ruins. Each day at 10.30 a.m.
Family Notices
35irtbs-IDarriages E)catbs. DEATHS. KILLEEN.— On January 29th, at. Lewis Street, Pembroke Dock, William Killeen, aged 62. BRACE.—At Koneyborough. Neyland, on Janu- ary 29th, William Brace, aged 63. COLE.-At Edgar House. Bush-street. Pembroke Dock, on February 1st, Thomas Cole, aged 77.
--AGENTS FOR THE PEMBROKE…
AGENTS FOR THE PEMBROKE COUNTY GUARDIAN The folowing is a list of the agents selling the "Pembroke County Guardian" at present. Although it is striking evidence of the wide- spread influence of the County Paper, it is br no means a final list, as fresh names are con- stantly being added- CARDIGAN.—Miss Williams, Sta'ner KILGERRAN.—Mr. Evans, Chemist NEWPORT.—Mr. J. Davies, The Square. DI-NAS.-(Fi-,hguard Sub-Agency). FISHGUARD.—"Guardian" Office. West St. FISHGUARD.—Mr. Martin, The Square. GOODWICK.—Mr. D. J. Llewellin, Cremist. GOODWICK.—Wyman's Bookstall. TRECWN.— Miss M. Williams. LETTERSTON.—Mr. H. A. Williams, Chemist. LETTERSTON.—Mr. Williams, Station Road. CASTLE MORRIS.—Mr. Thomas, The Shop. BLAENLLY'N.—Air. J. Thomas, Blacksmith. MATHRY.—Messrs. R. Philipps and Co. TREVINE.—Mrs. Phillips, grocer. CROESGOCH.—Mrs. Wilcox, Artramont Arms. CROESGOCH.—Mrs. Griffiths, Grocer. BEREA.—Mr. W. Reed, Blacksmith. LLANRHIAN.—Miss Davies, The Shop. ST. DAVIDS.—Mrs. Thomas, The Bakery. ST. DAVIDS.—Mr. W. D. Williams, Stationer. TRETIO.—Mr. Henry Francis, Grocer. CAERFARCHELL.—Mr. Jas. Gronow. Tailor. SOLVA.- "Guardian" Office, Mr. W. H. John. SOLVA.—Miss Williams, The Shop. MIDDLE MILL.—Mr. E. Reynolds, Grocer. BONCATH.—Mrs. Evans, Grocer. TREGLEMAIS LODGE.-Mrs. Roch. PENTCWM.- Mr. Wilcox, Grocer. TREFFGARN OWEN.—Mr. Essex Thomas, Carrier. LLANDELOY.—Mr. D. Williams, The Shop. HENDRE CROSS.—Miss Davies, Grocer. VICTORIA.—Mrs. Smith, Grocer. NEWTON CROSS.—Miss Evans, Grocer. CAMROSE.—Mr. Morris Young. The Folly. WOLFSCASTLE.—Miss Davies, Grocer. TREFFGARN.—Mr. Mathias, Post Office. AMBLESTON.—Miss A. Davies. LITTLE NEWCASTLE.—Mr. J. A. Jones. HENRY'S MOAT.—Mrs. Phillips. MAENCLOCHOG.—Mr. James, Railway Inn. PUNCHESTON.—Mr. Alfred Rees. CLYNDERWTEN.—Mr. Morris, Chemist. CLARBESTON ROAD.—Mr. T. J. Harris, Post Office. H'WEST.—"County Guardian" Office, Old Bridge. H'WEST.—Mr. L1. Brigstocke, Market Street. H'WEST.—Mr. E. John, Castle Square. H'WEST.—Messrs. W. H. Smith and Son, High Street. H'WEST.—Messrs. Wyman's Bookstall, Rail- way Station. BROAD HAVEN.—Mr. Geo. Williams, School- master. LITTLE HAVEN.—Mrs. Evans, Post Office. JOHNSTON.—Mr. Davies, Grocer. LLANGWM.—Mr. Anstee, Grocer. MILFORD HA VEK.-Mrs, Ormond, Charles Street. MILFORD HAVEN.—Mr. Charles Freeman, The Docks. NEYLAND.—Mrs. Thomas, High Street. NEYLAND.—Mrs. Rosen, High Street. NEYLAND.—Messrs. Wyman's Bookstall, Station. PEMBROKE DOCK.—Messrs. Wright & Co., Dimond Street (also Sub-Agencies). PEMBROKE DOCK.—Messrs. W. H. Smith and Son, Dimond Street. PEMBROKE DOCK.—Mrs. Morgan, Pembroke Street. PEMBROKE DOCK.—Mr. Smith, Bush Street PEMBROKE DOCK.—Mr. Hughes, Queen Street East. PEMBROKE DOCK.—Mr. Rollings, Dimond Street. PEMBROKE.—Mr. R. H. Treweeks, Chemist. PEMBROKE.—Mr. D. Davies, Chemist. RHYDBERTH.—Mr. Griffiths. TENBY.—Messrs. W. H. Smith and Son. TENBY.—Mr. AWett, The Library. TENBY.—Mr. Flrley, High Street. NARBERTH.—Mr. A. J. Halkon. WHITLAND.—Mr. J. Griffiths Rees TREORCHY.—Mr. Luther Morgan. ABERDARE.—Mr. T. W. Thomas, 50, Cardiff Street. MAESTEG.-Mr. Edwin Jones, 132, Caerau Ror 3 JINDALE.—Mr. Seeley, Brook House. r LALNCLYDACH.—Mr. David Innes, 136, Court Street. TREHERBERT.-Mr. David Gwilym, 128, Bute Street. PORTH.—Mr. W. Thomas, 36. Pontypridd Rd. NEATH.—Messrs. W. H. Smith and Son.
Advertising
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