The Pembroke County Guardian and Cardigan Reporter

HAVERFORDWEST. The Fellows of Pembroke College. Oxford. have offered the living of Haroldston West and Lambston to the Rev. R. Rice Thomas, M.A., senior curate of Wantage, by whom it has been accepted. Bethesda.—There were crowded congregaiions at Bethesda Church on Sunday last, on the occasion of the second visit of the Rev. Evan Willia.ms. the popular minister of Dalston Junc- tion, London. During the service Miss May Hewitt sang the solo "0 rest in the Lord," and the choir, under the conductorship of Mr. T. E. Thomas very effectively rendered the an- them. "I will lift up mine eyes." On Monday evening Mr. Williams lectured at the Bethes- da Chapel on "The gallows that shook America." Mr. S. W. Dawkins presided, and was supported by Rev. D. Owen Campbell (pastor), and the Rev. S. L. Connor. There was 3. faiily large audience. Windfall for a "orrner Resident.—Through the instrumentality of the Vicar of St. Mary's, Hav ?ri'. -rawest. II.v. John Jones, of Neath, and formerly of this town, has been acquainted j: a windLll of £2.9:;6. Mr. Jones's mother was a widow when his father married her. and was landlady of the Horse Hotel. Mr. i a half-brother named Edward Thomas. but after leaving Haverfordwest no communic.-iti'ii was kept up between them. Mi-. Thomas has now died in South Aiiica, and Mr. Jones comes into the whole of his half-brother's estate, which is valued at £Z,946. Mr. John Jones is an ex-sergeant and pensioner of the Royal Artillery. Oddfellows' Dinner.—The annual dinner of the Loyal Cleddau Lodge of the Independent Order of Oddfellows was held in the Dragon Hetel on Monday evening. The tables were tas -efuily laid, and the supper supplied by Mr. J. Maihias. Mr. T. Rule Owen presided, and am: uig those present weie the Rev. J. H. La ie-, Messrs. H. J. E. Price, Hugh J. P. Thomas. Dr. Brigstocke, Milliard Davies, A. H. Howard, and E. H. Ellis. After the usual tuasus had been proposed and honoured, songs were rendered by Messrs. H. J. P. Thomas, Hilliard Davies, A. H. Howard. W. Griffiths (The Glen), George Adams, Jack Phillips and George Harries, and a mandolin solo by Mr. W. Francis. Independent Labour Party.—The fortnightly mooting of the :P)\C was held at the Coffee Tv. >.iv.. Marker Sireet, t.Hl nigin last, v iv- 1) re a full attendance of monihcrs. A paper was read by Thomas James on "elation of Capital to Labour." A dis- ensued as to how should existing capi- tal be disposed An idea which gave satis faction to must of the members was, that capital should become the property of the na- tion after a certain number of years, in the same way as patents become the public pro- perty after the prescribed time. Arrangements for a public meeting were also made at the meeting to be held about February 20th, when Messrs. Field and Trainer, of Cardiff, will be tne speakers. Fuller information in regard to this will be given shortly. Fire Brigade Dance.—The Fire Brigade tea and dance which has been revived this year was held on Thursday, Jan. 30, in the Market Hall, which had been tastefully decorated for the occasion by the members of the Brigade and their wives. Tea was served downstairs from four to seven o'clock, when dancing com- menced, being presided over by the firemen's wives. The M.C. for the evening was Mr. Cha. Bowen. of Milford Haven, and the music was supplied by an orchestra composed of Miss Nellie Lewis (piano), Mr. John Lewis (cornet), Mr. T. Jenkins (violin), Mr. Geo. Lewis ('cello), and Mr. Chas. Cook (double bass), and con- duced by Mr. John Lewis. Dancing was kept up till midnight. Altogether the dance was a thorough success, the hall being crowded, and ought to encourage the firemen in their efforts. Sealyham Terrier Club.—The adjourned meet- ing of this club was held in the Mariners Hotel on Saturday, Mr. Henry Rees presiding. There was a fair attendance. Several new members were enrolled. A communication from the secretary of the*County Canine Society reques- ting the club to nominate judges for the Sealy- ham terrier classes at the April show was con- sidered, and it was agreed to recommend the appointment of Mr. H. Rees. It was also re- that at the next meeting, to be held on Saturciay, February &th. the question of hold- ing annual field trials, and the desirability of rescinding a previous resolution in favour of becoming affiliated with the Kennel Club will be discussed. It was pointed out that arlilia- the Kennel Club would be calculated to injuriously effect the working instincts of the breed, inasmuch as this feature would in time be ignored in favour of breeding for the show bench only. Free Church Girls' Guild.—A most enjoyable meeting of the Free Church Girls Guild was held in the Hill Park Schoolroom on Wednes- day evening, when. in spite of the disagreeable weather, there was a very good muster. The meeting opened with a hymn. prayer, and a scripture lesson, which was followed by an interesting programme, arranged by the mem- bers of the Hill Park Chapel. The items were as follows:—Gramaphone selection; solo. Miss Bessie Davies; unpunc-tuated reading compe- tition, winner. Miss Dolly Edwards; solo. E. Jones; recitation, Miss Clara Owen: grama- phoae selection; solo, Mrs. Evans: general knowledge competition; winners. Miss Laura James and Lilly Tucker; solo. Miss Bessie Davie.s, Solo, Miss May Hewitt. In the course of the programme refreshments were served. The next meeting of the Guild will be the annual meeting, and will be held in Wesleyan Schoolroom on February 20th, when an address will be given by Mrs. Herbert Lewis. Whist Drive.—Another whist drive was held at St. Martin's Hall on Wednesday evening and was equally as successful as the first, a good number of tables being occupied. As before, the arrangements were very carefully looked after by Messrs. A. J. Wright, A. E. Sage, and Hugh J. P. Thomas, supported by a willing band of helpers. For the most part the games were well contested, and the gap between booby and winner, in both sections, was by no means discouraging to the former. The first prize for ladies was won by }[i5i Williams h,t. Mr. Saies's), and the second by Miss Martin; whilst the booby prize went to Miss L. Reynolds. Master Leslie Ellis secured fir-t amongst the gentleman. There was a tie for second between Mr. Iveates Wilson and Mr. W. E. C. Lewis, and this was decided in Mr. Wilson's favour by the ace of spades falling to his lot wnen a pack of cards was dealt. The honour of being "booby" was secured by Mr. Lipscombe.

CONCERT AT WES LEY AX SCHOOLROOM. A most enjoyable concert was held in the Wt-sleyan Schoolroom on January 30th. in sptT of other attractions, the school- room was well tilled. The proceedings were opened by a quartette, "GüLJd night, beloved" (Pinsuti), by Miss Amy Jones, Mrs. J. Thomas, Mr. J. Adams, and Mr. G. Weller. Miss Ella Rees then sang. '"Bid me discourse" (Bishop), which was excellently rendered. This was fol- lowed by a song, "Hybrias the Cretan" (Elliott), by Mr. Parkes; song. "Mr ain folk" (Laura Lemon), by J. Thomas, who was encored; "The sailor's grave" (Sullivan), by Rev. T. Ptothero, who was loudly applauded. PIi. Travor Hogan. then gave an excellent rendering of "Sing me to sleep," on the banjo, and was enci red. Miss Amy Jones, accompanied by Mr. C. Buhner. F.R.C.O.. and a violin obligato by Mr. Colin Jenkins, gave a sweet and effec- tive rendering of "Sleep, my darling, sleep," a:i'l was loudly encored. The second part of the programme was even better than the first and was opened by a pianoforte solo, "Air de bullet" (Chaminacie), by#Mi-s Chugg. R.A.M., the accompanist for the evening. This was followed by a banjo solo, "Danse bon lion." by Mr. Ilogan. who when encored gave an ex- cellent rendering of "The Holy City." Miss Ella Rces then sang "Hugo," and responded to an encore with "The worst girl in school," which delighted the audience. Then followed a song, "Blow, blov, thou winter wind," by Mr. Parkes; and sons, "Three green bonnets," by Mr. Thomas, both being loudly applauded. One of the most amusing items of the evening followed, viz., a duet, "Will you walk and talk with ma," by Miss Ella Rees and Mr. J. Adams, who were encored. The Rev. T. Prothero then sang, "TL City of Light" (Adams), followed by a sQng.Good-bye" (Tosti) by Miss A. J accompaii-sd by Mr. C. Bul- mer and Mr. C. Jenkins and wis again encored. The last item was a quarletta by Miss Amy Jones, ilr. Thomas, Mr. Adanis, and Mr. Weiler, who finished with the National An- Iheui.

THE CONDITION OF HAVER- FORDWEST. Report of the Sanitary Inspector. Mr. Bevan, the surveyor and sanitary inspec- tor, presented the following report to the Haverfordwest Town Council on Tuesday even- ing. "Sir and Gentlemen,—I have pleasure in submitting to you the following report of the work performed in your sanitary department during the year 1907. It is needless for me to say that I have only performed nine months' active service in your borough; having commenced my duties on tha 1st of April last. Thereror0 I fear my record of work carried out will appear to be somewhat small. In addition to losing the first three months of the year, it takes an official some little time to pick up the routine of an entirely new district. I have, how- ever, as far as possible made myself acquainted with the sanitary condition of the borough, and have investigated in de- tail such promises, as where serious nuisances existed, with a view to si:|\ ressing the most insanitary conditions. My work up to the pre- sent has been mostly connected with the cot- tage dwellings, and I regret to say that in nearly every house I have officially visited I have found nuisances existing that called fcr prompt measures for abatement. Much time has been taken up in writing and serving notices, and the re-visiting of premises to see if orders have been complied with; conse- quently I am unable to report on the inspec- tion of so many houses and premises as I should have liked. Nuisances.—I have served 105 prelimin- ary sanitary notices dealing with various sani tary defects, at 129 different houses or pre- mises. Nuisances at 19 houses or premises have been reported to your sanitary committee after non compliance with preliminary notices. In each case I received instructions to pursue with the statutory procedure, necessitating the service of 11 statutory notices. It is really impossible to be able to state the exact num- ber of nuisances that have been abated, as a large amount of sanitary work was in sus- pense owing to the severity of the weather at the close of the year. I am pleased, however. to be able to report that a very fair percentage of the nuisances that have come under my observation have been abated, and a good deal of work is now in the builders' hands, or under orders. The nuisances that have been dealt with consisted large'y of defective privies, de- fectively trapped and badly constructed drains, and improperly paved courtyards. Twenty-nine defective privies have been converted to hand- flushed water closets; the drainage of two houses has been connected to the sewers; and a large number of obsolete iron traps have been replaced by proper stoneware gullies. In addition to th3 above number of notices, three notices have been served requiring the removal of manure from premises within 24 hours: 47 orders have been served upon owners of houses or buildings requiring the proper provision of waterspouts and downpipes. I have also writ- ten 57 letters on sanitary matters, mostly as reminders or followers of notices, and I have been constantly giving verbal cautions and instructions in such matters as ventilation and general cleanliness. "Sewerage.—Generally speaking, your sewers have worked very satisfactorily during the year, and they have been periodically flushed. Although towards the end of the year one or two sections with rather flat gradients were found to have commenced to silt up. These your committee instructed me to get cleared forthwith, and the work will be put in hand in the course of a few days. The whole of the sewage, as you are all aware, is discharged into the tidal river Cleddau, and it is very pleasing to be able to state that the influence of the tides and currents of this river appear to be very favourable for the reception of sewage, as I have not seen the trace of any sewage matter on the banks at low wativ. A few more ventilating shafts, fixed at the dead ends of sewers in the higher parts of the town, would much relieve the sewers of aecumulated gases. The better ventilation of the sewers needs your careful consideration. "Water Supply.—The supply to all parts of the town has been regular and well maintained for about twelve hours each day, excepting a period of a few days when it was found neces- sary to stop the pumps at the pumping station for repairs. This possible interruption in the supply will, I hope, be overcome by the adop- tion of a complete duplicate pumping plant at Crowbill, which I am glad to know is now having your careful attention. The water is turned on from the reservoirs each morning between six and seven o'clock, and is turned off again at about half-past six in the evening from all parts of the town except Portfield. where it remains on all night. Of course, water can be drawn at a large number of houses in the lower part of the town loiiq after it is turned off before the mains are emptied. Sev- eral of the sluice valves are very defective, and will not effectually shut off the water from some parts of the district, and some of the old pattern ball hydrants are responsible for a considerable waste of water. Although several serious leaks and wastages have been discover- ed and notified, I feel sure there are some rather bad leaks existing. It is hoped that with the renewal of the defective hydrants and the adoption of some new valves in place of the old ones (the subject-matter of which is now before the Local Government Board) that it will be practicable to locate and stop all leak- ages of any consequence. With this end in view, and the proper protection of trade sup- plies by meters, and by strictly enforcing the powers you have conferred upon you by the Waterworks Clauses Acts as to the prevention of waste in general, I can see no reason why Haverfordwest should not be permitted to enjoy a constant supply by day and night, which would be much appreciated by every consu- mer..and be a great benefit to the town all round. New Waterworks Regulations, drawn on modern and up-to-date lines would do much towards putting the working of your water-works department in a higher state of efficiency, and the adoption of stop taps at the point of your delivery on all services would remove a lot of inconvenience to householders, caused by constant turning off from the mains for private repairs. The dead ends of mains are periodically washed out, and the Fountain reservoir was emptied and cleaned out during the past summer. During my term of office 64 official notices have been served respecting leaking pipes and fittings, most of which were promptly attended to. "House Refuse.—The collection of houes re- ) fuse has been regularly performed by the con- tractors for this work. except during a period of about four days in July. when the collection was carried out by direct daywork hire, in con- sequence of the contractors failing to carry out tlie conditions of their contract. The bulk of tne refuse has been deposited at Scarrowscant. Proper sanitary dust bins would be a great improvement on some of the unsatisfactory receptacles that are now used for the purpose. "Factories and Workshops.—ese premises have been inspected from time to time by your medical officer and myself. I regret, however, as yet being unable to give a full report of the exact number and condition of all such places in your Borough. I have the work weil in hand. and hope to complete the entering up of the register, and all records at an early date. "I have inspected all the Bakehouses in de- tail and entered up the register; there arc 31 •in all. I am pleased to say that, taking into consideration many of the bakehouses are very old structures, they have been found to be kept very clean on the whole. Some structural defects were discovered, chiefly improper ceil- ings, which have been, or are being dealt with. Fifteen preliminary and sanitary ncllices were served under the Factory and Workshops Act. "Common Lodging Houses.—These have been under constant observation. Two have been newly-registered after certan isanitary require- ments were carried out. One is under notice to be put in a sanitary condition or to be closed. There is another that is very little used, comprising four in all, are all the com- mon lodging houses I know of in the Borough. "Slaughterhouse.—The public slaughterhouse has been frequently visited, and as far as I have seen, the animals and the carcases have been very free from -any signs of disease. I have seen nothing there as regards the quality of the meat requiring any special note. The regulations as to hours for slaughtering, and allowing dogs in the slaughterhouse have not been so strictly adhered to as they might have been. "Markets.—The meat and other foodstuffs brought into your market weekly have been constantly inspected, and on two occasions un- sound meat have been satisfactorily disposed of, at the instigation of your inspector. Cener- ally speaking, the quality of the meat has been very good from a public health standpoint. -¡- "Dairies and Cowsheds.There arc very few of these places within the borough, nearly all the milk supply being hi ought in from outside and sold direct from the milk cart. Such small dairies as are in the Borough have been inspec- ted, and have been' found fairly satisfactory. One small set of cowshed premises were iound to be in a very bad sanitary condition. Notice was served upon the owner to make certain structural alterations, and the necesary work will be carried out forthwith. "In conclusion I would thank you for the unflagging support you have given me in carry- ing out my duties, and the other officials on your staff for the assistance I have received at their hands, and trust this report, if it has not wearied by its prolonged reading, will have given you some interesting information as to the work that has been carried out in this particular department since I have had the honour of being your sanitary inspector.—T an., Sir and Gentlemen, Your obedient servant. "W. BEVAN, Sanitary Inspector."

HONOURING THE SCHOOL- MASTER. On Monday evening there was an interesting gathering in the school at. Keyston, the purport of which was to make a presentation to Mr. William Cecil, who after living a useful life as head-master at Camrose (South) School for a quarter of a century, is now retiring, under the regulations of the County Education Coun- cil, which decree that a man over 70 years of age is too old to be in charge of a school. In the abstract, and in individual cases, the rule may be a good one, but in this instance, to judge from appearances, Mr. Cecil might well have gone on for several years "teaching th, young idea" at Camrose, and helping the rising generation to qualify for their duties in life. Camrose people, both north and south, have been singularly fortunate in having in their midst two such Christian perceptors as the late Mr. Fry (whose memory ought long to be kept green) and Mr. Cecil. The former 1w" gone to his reward, but the latter is still with us, and his closing days, we may hope, will be sweetened by the knowledge that his life's vork has been so fully appreciated by those who have benefited. There was a crowded schoolroom on Monday evening to take part in the presentation to the late head-master. A platform had been ar- ranged at one end, and around this were grouped some of the chief parishioners; whilst at one end, hidden by an embroidered cover until the time of the presentation, stood a handsonfre marble timepiece and a pair of bronze ornaments. On the clock was an in- scription setting forth that it was presented to Mr. Wm. Cecil in recognition of 25 years' faith- ful service as head-teacher of Camrose (South) School, and the date of the presentation. The clock and ornaments were supplied by Mr. Pantall, of Haverfordwest. Mr. Wm. Roberts, the chairman of the local managers, was voted to the chair, and the pro- ceedings were very appropriately commenced by Mr. C. H. Rees singing a verse of "Auld Lang Syne." Mr. P. Hancock followed with "Tiiora," and Mr. Pantall with a selection on the banjo. The Chairman said they were gatheied there with mixed feelings of pleasure and of pain, but all actuated with the desire of showing their appreciation of the valuable services ren- dered by Mr. Cecil as head-master of that school for a quarter of a century. During that long time there had not been a single instance of any unpleasantness, but Mr. Cecil in all the affairs of the school and of his private life had acted as became a straightforward, upright, and Christian gentleman. He had striven hard to give the children a good education. He (the c hairman) had visited the school often to check the register, or other little business, and had invariably found the master faithful to his post. He had set before the children a good example of a Christian life, and thus fulfilled what should be the first essential of a teacher's life. He had given them a practical proof of the value of temperance, and had worked hard in the temperance cause, in all Church work, and had been an energetic worker in the Sun- day school nearly all the time he had been in the locality. They were, therefore, not only losing a man of high principle as a teacher in the day school, but also in the church, in the Sunday school, and in the parish; but what they lost at Camrose would be a great gain to Haverfordwest. Tire Chairman dwelt upon the value of Mr. Cecil's work in the temperance cause in the parish, and said, like Nelson, Mr. Cecil in closing his career at Camrose could thank God that he had done his duty. Just as Nelson was the hero of Trafalgar, so in the r.oble work of temperance Mr. Cecil had been the hero of Keyston. (Applause). He hoped their decr old friend would regard the testi- monial they were about to hand over to him as a memento of the affectionate regard of every- one in the parish of Camrose. (Applause.) Song, "Only Tired," Miss George. The Rev. J. Michael said they had met for the purpose of presenting Mr. Cecil with a clock and ornaments, and he was told there would be a nurse of gold on a future occasion. They were there to render honour to one to whom honour was due. Diogenes in ancient times went about with a lantern in search of a man; but if the old philosopher had been born in the twentieth century and had come down to South Camrose, they could have pointed out to him a man; a man with a good head and a sound neart; a man who had the patience of Job, the meekness of Moses, and the amica- bility of the Apostle John. He asked, why were they giving Mr. Cecil a clock? In the first place because it was an emblem of a faith- ful schoolmaster. Whenever in the future they went to Mr. Cecil's house they would find the clock was never idle; and was not that true of Mr. Cecil for the last quarter of a century in that school? He had heard it said that at all times they were sure to find Mr. Cecil in one of three places: either in the school, in his garden, or at the prayer meeting. If they looked inside the clock which Mr. Pantall had supplied them they would find it had a good inside, that the works were sound and the mainspring good. So with Mr. Cecil the main- spring of his actions was a good heart, and with that sound everything went right. They knew he was a man whom they could trust, whom they respected for his faithful and con- scientious performance of duty. It was his pleasant duty to ask Mr. Cecil to accept from the parishioners of South Camrose that time- piece and pair of bronze ornaments. (Loud applause.) Mr. Cecil, who h'ld a very hearty greeting on mounting the platform, said after listening to what had been said about him he hardly knew whether lie was on his head or his heels. (Laughter.) lie was greatly indebted to the kind friends at Camrose for the very honour- able position in which he stood that niglrt, to receive that magnificent testimonial at their hands. He could not speak gratefully enough his sense of their kindness, nor could he find words fitting enough to express the feelings which were in his heart. That magnificent testimonial would be a link in the chain of circumstances to remind him, wherever he vent, and whenever he looked at it, of the dear friends at Camrose among whom he had spent so many -ajpy years, lie again thanked I them for their kindness in making him that presentation, and asked to be excused from further speech as his heart was too full for words. Song, "Queen of My Heart." Mr. George, Mr. W. J. Owen (Sumnierhill) followed with a stirring speech, in the course of which he paid a high tribute to the splendid work Mr. Cecil had done for so many years at South Camrose. He (Mr. Owen) personally would like to see sectarian teaching abolished in the day school, and to have nothing more than the Bible read, but at the same time he recognised how im- portant it was that the schoolmaster should be a Christian. They all knew Mr. Cecil was a Christian, and to his mind that was an all- important qualification for a schoolmaster. (Hear, hear.) He admired the stand, which the managers had made in regard to the new master. The County Education authority wan- teel to reduce the salary from £ 90 to £í5, but the managers were firm, and would not allow it to be done. It was not fair that the children attending country schools should not enjoy, as far as possible, the same educational facili- ties as the children in the town, and he ad- mired the local managers for the determination they had shown that the school at South Canirooc should be maintained at the high standard of efficiency it had always had under Mr. Cecil. He was surprised that the chairman of the County Council should have made the remark that people all seemed to be doing the best they could for their own schools. Of course they were, and it was quite right that they should do so. (Hear, hear.) Duett by the brothers Rees. Mr. Joseph Roberts folic,wed with a short address, and after another selection on the banjo by Mr. Pantall, the National Anthem closed the proceedings.

HAVERFORDWEST TOWN COUNCIL. a meeting of the Haverfordwest Town Conn cil was held on Tuesday evening in the Coun- cil Chamber, when there were present Coun- cillor T. H. Thomas (Mayor), Alderman T. Lewis James, T. Rule Owen, Councillors Herbert J. E. Price, J. H. Bishop, Hugh J. P. Thomas, Isaiah Reynolds, H. G. Llewellin, H. J. Rogers, W. G. Rowlands, G. Merchant Phillips, J. Jones, and Geo. Davies. The Water Committee recommended that the surveyor issue notice warning consumers against a waste of water, and in view of the large amount of unnecessary waste which is taking place the committee recommended the Council to prosecute in all future cases. The recommendations were adopted. SANITARY. The Sanitary Committee recommended that statutory notices be served in respect of the nuisances existing at the following premises, viz.: Nos. 56, 53, 60. 62, 64, and 66. Portfield; Nos. 1.3 and 14, St. Thomas Green; Nos. 21, 23, 25, 27, and 29, Rock Terrace, Merlins Hill; and at the amekeepers' Arms, Merlins Hill; and that the inspector be authorised to prosecute every person who does not comply with the notice or notices served on him. They further recommended that a demolition order be served mi the owners of dangerous premises situate at No. 43. Quay Street, and adjoining premises; that a demolition order be served on Mr. Wm. Ju1!n. the owner of dangerous premises in C Street. 'the Surveyor reported that the si ,nl roller had been hired to Sir C. E. G. Philipps, Bart., oil the usual terms. The Surveyor re- ported on the present position of work in Perrot's Avenue, and the reasons for the delay. The Surveyor was instructed to inspect the footpath from the Belle Vue Hotel to the Race- course, and to report as to cost of necessary repairs. The recommendations were confirmed. GAS COMMITTEE. At the Gas Committee, the correspondence which had passed between the gas manager and Messrs. Harold Nickson and Co. was read as to the supply of a cargo of gas coal, which on account of the smallness of the tides it was found impossible for them to deliver at the time named. It was agreed that 80 tons of coal (Barnsley Main) be ordered at contract price by rail, and after communication had been made with the contractors either by telephone or wire, the chairman was authorised to deal with the matter. The committee ap- proved of the coal ordered, and the gas mana- ger was instructed to test the quality. The committee considered quotations for the sup- ply of pipes for the diversion of the gas main in Cartlett, and recommend the acceptance of the quotation of Messrs. Morse and Evans at £ 15 10s. THE BAD GAS SUPPLY. Mr. Isaiah Reynolds, chairman of the Gas Committee, offered an explanation of the in- convenience which had been caused by the inferior quality of the coal received during the last week or two, and said it was only due to the gas consumers that this explanation should be given. It was through no fault of the committee, but was owing to the fact that a cargo of coal could not be brought up the river owing to the small tide. The committee or- dered 80 tons of Barnsley Main coal. When this was delivered it was found it was not contract coal, and was nothing like the coal they had previously had, and severely handi 4 capped the gas manager in producing gas, which he could not get either in quantity or quality required to adequately meet the re- quirements of the town. The incident served to show the need of increased storage accom- modation, a matter which the Gas Committee would have to consider. They ought to have at least a three months' supply of coal in hand, especially during the winter months. He thought the members would agree with him that under the circumstances he had set forth the Gas Committee were not to blame for the bad gas supply. He was glad to be able to state that the increased consumption of gas had been made this year than last by 650,000 cubic feet as compared with the corresponding three months of the previous year. Since 1902 the increased consumption of gas amounted to a total of 3,000,000 cubic feet. He had recently read reports of how the increased consumption of gas at Milford was proof of the prosperity of the town. Seeing the increased consumption of gas was more proportionately than at Mil- ford, it may be taken as proof that Haverford- west was prosperous, and that they had more money to spend in luxuries. (Laughter.) He hoped that the cargo of coal now on its way would be here early enough next week to enable the gas manager to give the usual *x- cellent supply of gas. He moved the adop ion of the Gas Committee's report. Mr. H. G. Llewellin seconded and said he was pleased to hear the explanation nd lu know that the very unsatisfactory --I(),)]Y ,f gas was due to inferior coal, a matter which was to be remedied. The complaints as to the quality of the coal had been very general dur- ing the last month, and he hoped that w;tll the receipt of better coal the bad qua' of thi gas would not be repeated. The report was adopted. AN EXTRAORDINARY RECOMMIT ftDATION. At a meeting of the Borough Committee (at which there were present the "Iij r, Mess-is. G. Merchant Phillips and J. Key u is), a r<. commendation was adopted "that tie C, uncil Chamber be not let for the purpjse cf h Idint' meetings, without the permission cf the Mayor, and then only on payment of ye" g, with 2s. 6d. extra when gas and lire v. ere used." Mr. W. J. Jones should ie I to tal e exception to the recommendati >n. In -> jew )f the fact that the Council 'Tian.b.-r mod 1: y gentlemen who devoted a cons1 '.Table aiilt -t of their time and of their rit), y f. i tie im- provement of the town, he thouTnt ;hey would be doing very wrong to inflict such a charge for the use of the room. He tin ved that it be eliminated from the report. Mr. W. G. Rowlands seconded and said he was greatly surprised when he saw the recom- mendation to charge 7s. 6d. per meeting for the use of that room. He took it to refer to the Town Improvements Committee. That com- mittee had been brought into existence with the object of effecting improvements in the town and district, and in a measure their aims were identical with the Town Council, and they existed for a, like purpose. What, therefore, was more natural than that they should meet in the municipal offices of the town. Only recently they had been discussing the advisa- bility of advertising the town; apd they had got out illustrated guide books to distribute broadcast, ard make the town known. If, how- over. that Council were going to make an exorbitant charge of that kind they might as well burn the books and give up the matter at once. He could hardly think that Council would be so daring as to accept such a recom- mendation as that made by the borough Com- mittee. He hoped they would take a more reasonable view of the matter, and only a nominal charge if they made any at all. The Mayor: The Borough Committee was also greatly surprised to receive a complaint from the caretaker. The caretaker complained that she could not put up with the spitting and the dirt in the room after a. meeting of that committee unless she was paid an extra salary..That is the reason of the recommenda tion. I was asked if I had given permission for the room to be used, but I had to reply that :10 one had ever asked me since I have been in this chair. Mr. iY. J. Jones said it was quite right the permission of the Mayor should be asked, and it was probably an oversight. It was added that the permission of the ex-Mayor was given, during whoso year of office the meetings com- menced. Mr. T. Reynolds said he supported what had been said about this prohibitory charge. The Town Improvements Committee was called into existence at a town's meeting, presided over by the Mayor, in that very room, who sanction- ed the use of the Council Chamber for folding fhe meetings. If the present Mayor had not been asked no doubt that had been overlooked. It was. of cou|ge, quite reasonable that that Council Chamber should not be used for all sores of committees, but committees which had been directly called into existence at a town's meeting should be differently regarded, and ought to hav* the use of the room free, perhaps paying something to the caretaker for giving cxtru. trouble. He suggested, instead of elimi- nating the recommendation of the Borough Committee, that they should add the words, "except for committees appointed at a duly called meeting of the inhabitants of the town, and in such circumstances that the caretaker be remunerated for extra trouble." Mr. W. J. Jones said he objected to the prin- ciple of the recommendation, and he would stick to his resolution to strike it out, leaving it to the generosity of the committee to give the caretaker something. Mr. Herbert Price seconded the amendment moved by Mr. Isaiah Reynolds, that the care- taker should have reasonable remuneration. I -=-===== Mr. G. Merchant Phillips said the Borough Committee never thought anything about the Town Improvements Committee more than any other committee, as other committees met in the Council Chamber. Alderman T. Ih¡I Owen 3aid he quite agreed with the recommendation. That Council Cham- ber belonged to the Corporation of Haverford- west, and anyone wanting to use it should not only ask permission, but should pay some- thing for it. Why should there be an exception in favour of one committee more than another? 1 ae Town Clerk, replying to a question, said Tusker's Governors paid for the use of the room, as also the Governors of the Grammar School. Alderman T. Rule Owen: Why should the Town Improvements Committee have the use of the room free? I consider this room is not a public room; it belongs to the Corporation of Haverfordwest, and is to be used for carry- ing out the duties connected with the business of the town. There have been some rather ugly remarks, I gather, about some of the commit- tee not conducting themselves as gentlemen while they are here. Mr. Isaiah Reynolds: That is open to ques- tion. Alderman T. Rule Owen said they had com- plaints of spitting and dirt, and for the extra work of washing the floors the caretaker should be paid, and not by the Corporation. Mr. VI". G. Rowlands said the complaint of -the caretaker was scandalous. He had been at most of the meetings, and he had never seen anything of the kind, nothing more than was usual at the committee meetings of the Cor- poration. Mr. W. G. Llevvhellin. said he had certainly never seen anything of the kind, and he hcui bad the pleasure of attending a few meetings. The Mayor said lie knew nothing about it. The complaint was made by the caretaker of much spitting. The Town Clerk, in reply to a question, said the Grammar School and Tasker's paid L2 per annum each for the use of the room. Perrot's Trustees did not pay anything, but they were entitled to the free use of the room. On a vote being taken the second amend- ment moved by Mr. Isaiah Reynolds, was carried. This was made an addition to the recommendation that no charge be mad. committees appointed by a town's meeting, but that they should give cite caretaker reasonable remuneration. remuneration. THE FIRE BRIGADE. The Fire Brigade Committee recommended that Rule No. 23, having reference to the charge for attendance of the brigade at fires outside the borough, be altered, as from the 28th inst., from 2s. Gd. per hour or part of an hour, to 3s. Gd. per hour for the first hour, 2s. 6d. per hour for the second hour, and Is. 6d. per hour for each succeeding hour. This was agreed to.

MILFORD IIAVEN. Police Court.—On Saturday morning John Murphy was charged with vagrancy. P.C. Williams found him begging in Hubberston Village tne previous day, and took him into custody. The magistrate, Col. Roberts, dis- charged hihi with a caution. The Gordon Mission.—Through the kindness of several ladies and gentlemen, a tea and en- tertainment weus given OIl Tuesday last to 60 children belonging to the Ilubberston Sunday School. During the evening recitations and solos were given by the teachers and scholars, oranges, sweets, and crackers being distributed amongst them. A pleasant evening was brought to a close with cheers which were heartily responded to for Mrs. Stokes, the ladies and gentlemen who subscribed to give the tea, and the teachers.

MILFORD PETTY SESSIONS. Wednesday: Before Mr. J. Ll. Davies (in the chair), Messrs. G. H. D. Birt, S. B. Sketch, Robert Cole, and William Hire. ASSAULT ON A SISTER. Mary Ann Smith, of Robert Street, preferred a charge of assault against her brother, Charles Smith, labourer, of the same address. Complainant said the defendant was always making a bother, and her father, who was 80 years of age, wanted him kept away from the house. Her brother said he was the boss of the house, but she was the tenant. Since taking out the summons she had stayed away from the house because she was afraid of her brother. In default of paying a fine of £ 1 and costs the defendant was sent to prison for one month with hard labour. BLACK LISTER'S TROUBLES. James Stephens, fisherman, Robert Street, was charged that he being an habitual drunkard and placed on the black list, obtained whiskey at the Spirit Vaults in Hamilton Terrace, on January 13th. Defendant was ordered to pay a fine of 10s. and costs. MISCELLANEOUS. Edward Thomas, Hakin, charged with allow- ing a horse to stray on the highway in Spikes Lane on January 13th. was fined Is. inclusive. Thomas Hebblethwaite, jobmaster, Hakin, was charged with allowing a mare to stray on the highway in Spikes Lane on January 13th.— Fined Is. inclusive. John Scobell, fisherman, Pill, charged with being drunk in Charles Street on January 10th, was fined 2s. 6d. inclusive. Mark Kempston, fisherman, of the smack Triumph, charged with using obscene language at Hakin, was ordered to pay 2s. 6d. and costs. William Jenkins, labourer, Barley Moor, was charged with driving a' pony and trap without a light on the 14th, and was fined Is. inclusive. William Davies applied for an ejectment or- der against Richard Burden, which was grant- ed, subject to the usual 21 days' notice.

LANDLORD CHARGD WITH ASSAULT At the Milford Haven Petty Sessions on Wed- day-before Mr. J. Ll. Davies (in the chair) and other magistrates—Gertrude Bevans, Waterloo Road, Hakin, charged Herbert Smith, the li- censee of the Spirit Vaults, Charles Street, with assaulting her on December 3rd. Mr. W. J. Jones, solicitor, Haverfordwest, appeared for the plaintiff, and Mr. Gilbertson, solicitor, Pembroke, for the defence. Gertrude Bevans said she was recenUy em- ployed as a domestic servant by the defendant Smith. On December 3rd Mrs. Smith went to a dance at Haverfordwest, and she did not return until ten o'clock the next morning. She went to bed shortly after twelve o'clock. After she had been in bed about an hour Smith came into the room, and witness ran into the bedroom of Rachel Bray, who was a barmaid at the vaults. She told Miss Bray what had happened, and she said she would tell auntie in the morning. She was frightened when ibe defendant came into her bedroom. When the defendant came into Rachel's room after lie said he thought there was somebody in the house. Witness replied that Smith knew who wI, in the house when he came into her bed- room. Smith replied that he thought there were burglars there. Mrs. Smith was told the next day, and toh. her not to tell her mother. She left on January Sth. Rachel Bray, who said she was a relative of the defendant, corroborated. Mr. Gilbertson said he did not think there was any case to answer. They were charged with assault and battery. Herbert Smith said he kept the Spirit Shop in Charles Street. Before that he was a master mariner in the employ of Messrs. Sellick for 16 years. He had heard the plaintiff's story, and it was a fabrication from beginning to end. He never heard anything about it until January 8th, when his wife dismissed the girl. He never touched the girl in his life. Mary Ann Smith, the wife of defendant, said about a fortnight after the girl came they were aroused at night by Bevans shouting out that there were burglars in the house. The girl alarmed the house again about a fortnight after. On December 3rd witness was away. The plaintiff never complained to her, but kept on with her work as usual. Mr. Price, partner in the firm of Messrs. Sellick, Morley and Price, said defendant had been in their employ for seventeen years. He was a very good, steady fellow, and there had never been a complaint against him. < Mr. Gilbertson, for the defence, said that case rested on the unsupported testimony of a young girl. The girl's story was concocted in a spirit of revenge for being turned away from her place. In the face of that serious assault the girl remained in her situation for five weeks after. The Chairman said the magistrates had very carefully considered that case, and had come to the conclusion that there was not sufficient evidence to justify a conviction. The case would be dismissed.

-I HAVERFORDWEST TOWN IMPROVE MENT COMMITTEE. At a meeting of the Town Improvements Committee held at the Council Chamber, Ha- verfordwest, on Friday, the Rev. D. Akrill# Jones occupied the chair, and there were also present:—Mr. Sidney J. Rees (hon. sec.), the Rev. John Phillips, Messrs. Hugh Saunders, A. J. Wright, J. W. Phillips, Will. John, F. Lang- ford, W. Bevan, S. R. Evans, Tom Davies, M. Phillips, J. L. Jenkins, Sidney Davies, Wm. Thomas and T. M. Phillips. The Chairman said their Secretary had re- ceived a reply from the Haveriordwest Rural District Council to the Committee's letter. The Council had insructed their surveyor to report upon the necessary repairs to the footpath at the New Road. With regard to the sub-com- mittee appointed to consider the best means of distributing throughout the country the new guide books, the matter had been under con- sideration, and the committee had dec-ideu to wait and see what steps were taken by the Haverfordwest Town Council with reference to the guide books in their possession. The com- mittee could then supplement any scheme of distribution undertaken by the Council. Mr. Beviii said the work on the Crowhid path was practically completed. Five guineas hud been expended, which left them with two guineas t.o complete the work there. Sines this report a gentleman has kindly faiven a swinj gate to replace the stile entering the fields. The Rev. John Phillips enquired what steps had been taken towards the organisation of the administration of the relief fund? "he Chairman said that they had decided not to send the letters to the clergy, minisers, end guardians until they had more money in hand, it was usieless inviting particulars as to perhaps 100 cages of destitution wh-st they only had about £10 in hand for the relief fund. The treasurer (Mr. A. J. Wright) presented his report. There was slightly over £ 60 stand- ing to the credit of the Committee on both their accounts, about of which was the re- lief fund. i't d', of considerable discussion it dv'fiilrd s, c n d operations after the -••vk on rhc Frolic had been completed, it heinL; o.h o: .he worse of the distress would have been tided over. The whole scheme was I and tl,-ie Fanction of Sir ¡ \ha.-b-; FhJipp: o'ained to the Scotchwell portion. Perrot's Trustees were then to be ap- J. i' ,-rUe)' OJ' ül n )t I lied t.) for u grant, it being felt that the most j powerful appeal to to.e charity would be the Ii work which was to be undertaken at the Seotchwoll.

PRENDERGAST BURiAL QUESTION. I On Tuesday, in the parish room, Prendergast, I an inquiry was held by Mr. H. A. Reed, M.Inst.C.E.. into an application for the acquisi- tion of a piece of land near Back Lane, Pren- dergast, for burial purposes. There were present:—Mr. T. H. Thomas (mayor), Mr. R. T. P. Williams (town clerk), Mr. F. J. Warren (Borough Accountant), Mr. George Davies, Mr. Hugh J. P. Thomas, Mr. Lucas, Mr. H. Rees (Springfield), Mr. Philip YvThite, Mr. J. H. Rogers (clerk to the District Council), Rev. D. Akrill Jones (rector), Mr. J. Alfred Evans, Mr. Wm. Roberts (Glanafon), Mr. Thomas Lewis (Greenfield), Mr. George Shankland, Mr. John Bartlett, Mr. Richard Evans, Mr. John Thomas (Park Cottage), Mr. James Evans (Hermitage), Mr. W. Bevan, and Mr. W. Mortimer Thomas. The land proposet-L-to be acquired belongs to the Rector of Prendergast, and the price asked is Z180, which is at the rate of £ 120 per acre. No objections had been received from anyone living within 100 yards limit of the proposed new burial ground. Of the plot of land, it is proposed to devote three-quarters of an acre to actual burial purposes. In reply to the Inspector, the Rector said it was not proposed to divide the burial ground into consecrated, and unconsecrated portions. That had never been done in Prendergast, and he hoped that the principle would be con- tinued. Mr. Lucas said that the average number of deaths for Prendergast and Prendergast North during the last 10 years was 24. Mr. R. T. P. Wiilliams said at one time the Town Council entertained the idea of a pub- lic cemetery for the whole of the town as the mos desirable scheme, but in deference to the strong wishes of the people of Prendergast the Council abandoned that idea, and decided to support the claim of Prendergast. After hearing evidence the Inspector visited the land, and will report in due course. A Haverfordwest "Venture."—William Fredk Powell --oore, an elderly man of fine stature, was charged at Bristol on Thursday with ob etining money by false pretences. The accused put up at a Bristol hotel last December, ex- plaining that he was visiting the city to secure investors, amongst friends, to the amount of zC5,000 in a culm mine at Haverfordwest. He incurred a bill of Z17, and obtained P,3 on a promissory note, and then decamped, taking a bottle of whisky. He was wanted at Leicester on a charge of obtaining money by a bogus pro- missory note, Defendant, who served in the East Kent Regiment and the 3rd Border Regi ment from 1869 to 1891, retiring with the honor- ary rank of major, was sent to prison for four months. The Major was recently staying in Haverfordwest, and by all accounts certain people in the town are interested in his fate.

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