The Pembroke County Guardian and Cardigan Reporter

Men's institute.—An Executive Committee meeting of the Men's Institute was held on Tuesday evening for the purpose of appointing a c.ir Tim successful candidate of eight applicants was Mr. A. Phillips, Portfield. j.r.,u.y ..uiego of Music, London.—In addi- -2 of Music, London.—In addi- tion u, uie results of the theory of music ex. •anu,i.ioiiL5, held in December, and reported in another paragraph, Miss Grace Winifred Trew, pupil of Mr. Charles Bulmer, F.lt.C.O., has bH: l j,ct:e £ ~rai m obtaining Intermediate Hon ours. Tlie Diphtheria Outbreak.—The slight out- break of diphtheria, which was kept located in the one part of the town, was thought to have been stamped out. it has been reported this week that there are two or three fresh cases in another part of the town. and the Medical Officer has ordered that the Sunuay School should not be ie-cpeiied for a few weeks. Iiill House College.—The result of the Trinity College examination in Theory of Music, held in December has just been made known. Four pup.is or the Misses Davies have been success- ful in passing,viz.:—Intermediate Honours, Gertrude Hammond, 90 marks; Junior Honours, Minna Evans, 84 marks; Junior Pass, Doris Hiichuigs, li8 marks; Ivy Hitchings, C2 marks. iiouscuroaking Charge.—At the Shire Hall on Thursday morning before the Mayor Mr. Isaiah Reynolds), Samuel Williams, of no fixed abode, was brought up in custody charged with break- ing into a house on the Old Quay on Wednes- day, and stealing a quantity of food and numer- ous other articles, the property of Charles Paterson. Defendant was remanded in custody until Monday. Ministerial.—Mr. D. J. Treliarne, of Morris- ton, and late of Carmarthen Presbyterian Col- lege, has accepted an invitation to the pasto- rate of the Congregational Church at Little Haven, in succession to the late Rev. James Phillips. During the last 12 months a substan- tial Sunday scholroom has been erected and the chapel re-roofed, the interior of which is also to be renovated. More Trees Planted at Scotchweil.-On Tues- day afternoon a further supply of trees ar- rived at Scotchwell and were planted without ceremony by members of the Town Improve- ments Committee. The tree., planted were: Poplars, by Mr. D. E. Thomas and Mr. Hugh SaundeES; thorns, by Mr. T. M. Phillips and Mr. Saunders; laburnum by Mr. George Davies and a chestnut by Miss Jeannie Davies. Music Success.—A pupil of the Doncaster School of Music (Miss Olive Parkin), has been successful in passing the Metropolitan examina- tion, held in December, for the diploma of Licentiate of the Royal Academy of Music, London (L.R.A.M.) for singing, voice produc- tion, theory, and harmony. Miss Parkin was prepared for this examination by Miss Amy H. Jones, L.R.A.M. (daughter of Mr. Ellis Jones, Market Street, in this town), who is engaged in the above school of music as singing and voice productive mistress. It is with great pleasure that we have to congratulate Miss Jones upon her success as a teacher. Social at St. Thomas.—Another of a series of socials" was held in the St. Thomas' School- room last evening, when there was a very fair attendance. An excellent tea was given by Miss Williams, Hill Lane. Afterwards the Rev. T. A. Harries presided over an enjoyable enter- tainment, in which items were contributed by the following:—Recitation, Miss Evelyn Owen; solo, Miss Ada Summers; humorous songs, Mr. J. Edwards (Prendergast); solos, Miss Bevan; solo, Miss E. Owen; mandolin solo, Mrs. Robinson; solo, Mr. F. J. Warren; duet, Misses L. Phillips and H. Lewis; and gramaphone selections by the Rev. T. A. Harries. The proceedings concluded with the singing of the National Anthem. Social at Wesleyan Schoolroom.—A very suc- cessful social was held at the Wesleyan School- room last evening, when there was a large at- tendance. The pastor, Rev. W. Reynolds, pre- sided over amost enjoyable entertainment, the programme being as follows :-Pianoforte solo, Miss Mildred Williams; recitation, "Seeing the world," Miss B. Thomas; solo, "The holy city," Mr. George Davies; recitation, "Farmer Martin and his wife," Mr. H. Thomas; solo, Good bye my little blossom," Miss Agnes Phillips; song, "Where are the boys of the old brigade," Mr. George Lewis; recitation," "The little Welshman," Mr. C. Lawrence; solo, Miss Agnes Phillips; solo, Mr. George Lewis; recitation, Mr. C. Lawrence. An excellent soffee supper, given by Miss Jane Phillips, was afterwards provided, and served by a number of ladies, including Miss Mary "Phillips, Mrs. Knight, Miss Lloyd, Mrs. J. Price, Mrs. Petitt, Mrs. and Miss Thomas, Miss Morgan, and Mrs. Jones. Church Men's Society.—The second week night meeting of the season of the combined branches of the Church of England Men's Society was held at the St. Martin's Hall on Monday evening, when there were over 100 members present. The vicar, the Rev. A. Baring-Gould presided, and was supported by Mr. W. Francis, hon. sec. of the St. Martin's Branch. An interesting and instructive paper on the "Teaching of the Church in stones and mortar" was read by Mr. A. J. Wright, and was thoroughly enjoyed and appreciated. Mr. Edmund Ellis moved a vote of thanks to Mr. Wright, which met with a hearty response. The company afterwards partook of refresh- ments provided and served by the members of the St. Martin's branch, assisted by a few ladies. A short and much enjoyed programme of songs was gone tnrough, when items were contributed by Messrs. Hugh J. P. Thomas, M. H. Rogers, G. Hill and H. G. McKenzie, and Mr. Martin Rogers acted as accompanist. A vote of thanks to the Vicar and the members of St. Martin's branch was proposed by Mr. J. Foord and seconded by Mr. R. Lucas, and was received with acclamation. The singing of the National Anthem brought a very pleasant even- ing to a close. Concert at the Temperance Hall.-A success- ful concert, arranged by Mr. Leslie Ellis and Mr. Ted White, in aid of the St. Mary's Young Men's Institute Funds, was held in the Tem- perance Hall last night, when there was a fairly large attendance. To add to the effect of the solos, they were to have been illustrated by limelight views, hired for the purpose from London. Unfortunately, however, the lantern failed to act, and although efforts were made by the manager of Mr. Ace's shop and a num- ber of other gentlemen to put it in working order, the calcium carbide, used for manufac- turing the gas, was inferior, and finahy exploded, and completely destroyed the lan- tern apparatus, which belonged to Mr. Teddy White. However, the entertainment,1 presided over by the vicar, the Rev. J. H. Davies, passed off successfully, and a number of items were encored. The programme was as fol- los :Part 1: Pianoforte duet, "Mampa," Misses Lena and May Cole; solo, "The sign 4)f the cross," Miss Annie James: solo, "Queen of the earth," Mr. Phillip Hancock; recitation, Comrades," Mr. Teddy White; Wo, "Rock of ages. Miss May Hewitt; quartette, "Sleep gentle ladv, Misses James and Phillips, and Messrs. James and Edwards. Part 2: Song, "The old plaid shawl," Mr. Sidney Bowler; solo, "The children's home," Miss Annie James; solo, "The light of the world," Mr. P. Hancock; recitation, "The lifeboat," Mr. Ted White; solo, "Daddy," Miss Hilda Lewis; song, "Off to Philadelphia," Mr. S. Bowler; solo. "Alone on the raft," Miss May Hewitt; quartette, Shepherd of souls," Misses James and Phillips, and Messrs. James and Edwards. Mr. Charles Bulmer, F.R.C.O., carried out the duties of accompanist. At the conclusion the Vicar, on behalf of the committee, heartily thanked the artistes and audience for their kind support. Bathesda Annual Tea.—The annual tea meet- ing of Bethesda Baptist Church will be held on Thursday, February 25th. This will be followed in the evening by a competitive con- cert. Further particulars will shortly appear. Shop Assistants' Union.—The members of h6 local branch of the Shop Assistants Union spent a most enjoyable time last evening at No. 7, Dark Street, where they partook of sup- per, and afterwards indulged in a number of games and dacing. Board of Guardians.—The fortnightly meet- ing was held on Wednesday, Mr. S. W. Dawkins presiding. Mr. J. Bowen wished to give notice of motion for the next meeting that ail cut- door paupers of 70 years be given 5s. per week, but as no hard and fast rule could be laid down the notice was altered, so that all eases might come up for consideration at the meeting a month hence. Shrove Tuesday Attraction.—The St. Mary's Annual Parish Tea and Entertainment will be held at the Masonic Hall on Shrove Tuesday (February 23rd), and the Rev. J. H. Davies has succeeded in obtaining the services of the siring band of the 1st Welch Regiment, stationed at Pembroke Dock. This will be the first visit of this band to the town, and those who have already heard them are assured that there is a rich treat in store for the music lovers oF Haverfordwest. Details will follow later. Whist Drive.—Another successful whist drive was held at St. Martin's Hall on Tuesday even- ing, when there were about 60 ladies and gen- tlemen present. The prize winners were as follows:—Ladies prize, Miss Gertrude Rey- nolds (175); 2nd, Mrs. Harry LleweJim (173); booby prize, Mrs. Ceiriog Hughes. Gentlemen: 1st, Mr. Teddy White (177); 2nd, Mr. Basil Jones (173); booby prize, Mr. Harry Llewellin (147). The ladies' first prize was a handsome d 'er dressing set, given by Mr. Sidney Davies, the second a travelling clock, given by Mi age. Gr. illar School Still Going Ahead.—The school re-opened on Tuesday, and we are very pleased to learn that the term opens with 104 pupils on the books. In his Christmas report the Headmaster stated there were then 100, and the chairman of the Governors (Mr. R. T. P. Williams) expressed the hope that the num- ber would soon creap up to 125. There is every likelihood that this hope will be rea- lised, as the popularity of the school is in- creasing very rapidly. The best traditions of the school are being more than revived under Mr. Henson, who is securing for it a reputa- tion which ought to attract many of -the young students who now go out of the county to larger institutions. Baptist Zenana Missions.—A well attended conference in connection with the above mis- sions was held at the Bethesda Chapel on Tues- day afternoon, when the speakers were Mrs. Principal Edwards (Cardiff), Mrs. Saunders (Pontyeymmer), and Miss Beckingsale, a missionary deputation from China.' In the evening these ladies addressed a public meet- ing in the chapel, when there was a large gathering present. The Mayor (Mr. Isaiah Reynolds) presided, and was supported by the Rev. T. E. Gravell, and Mr. Sidney J. Rees. Appeals on behalf of the Missionary Funds by Mrs. Edwards and Mrs. Saunders, and Miss Beckingsale delivered an interesting address on the work of the Zenana Missionaries, and mentioned that Miss Lilian Edwards, daughter of Principal Edwards by his first wife, who was born at Haverfordwest, is an important missionary worker in this branch. The meet- ing concluded with votes of thanks to the chairman and speakers.

MILFORD HAVEN. Musical Success.—At the Higher Examination for teachers' diploma in pianoforte playing re- cently held in London at Trinity College, Miss Ethel Chugg, of Milford Haven, was a success- ful candidate for Associateship, and is now en- titled to a teacher's certificate and also to use the letters A.T.C.L. Miss Chugg was prepared by Mr. Charles Bulmer, of Haverfordwest. Wesley GuilcL-A well attended meeting of the members of the Wesley Guild was held in the Schoolroom on Monday, when an en- joyable evening was spent. The Rev. John Ward presided, and an interesting and instruc- tive lecture was delivered by Mr. F. L. Lowther, B.A., from the subject of "The Burning of a Candle," and was thoroughly enjoyed and ap- preciative. New Institute Opened.—A reading and re- creation institute for the local branch of the Church of England Men's Society was opened on Saturday last. The cost of the room has been £ 100, and it is built of corrugated iron, lined with matchboarding and painted in at- tractive colours. There is ample accommoda- tion for 100 ryictnbers, and the provision of nec- essary appointment and offices make the room admirably suited for the purpose. The Insti- tute adjoins the Parish Church, and it is un- doubtedly a great addition to the requirements of the Church in that part the parish. Prev- ious to the opening ceremoi, short service was held in the Church, after v h the mem- bers and other friends adjourned the Koom, when Col. W. R. Roberts, the president of the Branch unlocked the door and admitted the large body of men who had assembled. Mr. Churchwarden Thomas presided, and after short speeches from the Vicar, Col. Roberts, and Mr. J. C. Ward, refreshments were handed round and smoking indulged in. Later in the even- ing Mr. Churchwarden Kelway and Mr. G. Sheard visited the Institute and made short speeches, congratulating the members on the acquisition of the room. Subscriptions were ecerived from Mr. J. H. Davies, Mr. Keates Wilson, Miss Cooper, Mr. Churchwarden Thomas, Mr. Churchwarden Kelway, Mr. W. Davies, Mr. Calderwood, Sergt.-Major Richard- son, Col. Roberts, and several others. The In- stitute will be opened every night, and will be open to non-members of the C.E.M.S. The officers are: Chairman, Mr. George Thomas; treasurer, Mr. E. V. Scriven; hon. sees., Messrs. H. Richardson and T. C. Lewis; with Rev. E. J. Howells, B.D, chaplain Mr. G. H. D. Birt generously gave a billiard table.

SPITTAL. On Friday evening last the members of Spit- tal Church Choir and Sunday School enjoyed their annual supper and social evening in the National Schoolroom. The tables had been laid by Miss N. Davies, and the Misses G. and W. Harries and were well laden with tasty viands. About 7.30 p.m. upwards of 40 sat down, the tables being presided over by the vicar (Rev. W. H. A. Walters), and waited on by Mrs. A. Davies, Misses N. and J. Davies, Mrs. Harris, Mrs. G. and W. Harris, Mrs. Grif-i fiths, Mrs. E. Vaughan, Mrs. Williams, Mrs. T. Davies, Mrs. Dai Davies, and others. After the repast a programme of 13 items was gone through, including gless, recitations, dialogues, and magic lantern views. Miss N. Davies also sang two songs, which were much appreciated, and the Vicar also distributed the Sunday School prizes for regular attendance. The pro- gramme, interspersed with a few games, occu- pied the evening, and all who were present will join in saying that a very enjoyable and sociable evening was spent, and will look for- ward to the next. On benalf of the Vicar, the Sunday School and Choir, thanks are tendered to all who so generously gave the edibles as well as their time to ensure an evening's en- joyment, which eclipsed all preceding ones. With a hearty vote of thanks to the Vicar for his continual and successful efforts on behalf of his Church, the proceedings were brought to a close by the singing of the National An- them.

CAMROSE. Death of a Camrose Man.—The funeral took place on Tuesday of last week at Llethrddu Cemetery, Porth, of John Warlow, a native of Camrose. Deceased had been employed at Lewis Lewis Merthyr Collieries at Porth for 45 years, and was foreman for 30 years. He was much esteemed by his employers and held in respect by all who knew him. A large number of friends followed the corpse to the cemetery. and the chief mourners were his widow and :wo sons.

CLARBESTON ROAD. Concert.—On Thursday evening in last week a successful concert was held at Penuel Chapel, in aid of the funds of the Wiston and Clarbes- ton Road Sunday Schools. In the absence of Mr. W. Llewellyn, C.C., the chair was taken by Mr. A. H. Howard, Haverfordwest. A very interesting programme was gone through.

Hunting Appointments. THE PE MBROKESHRIRE HOUNDS I Will meet Monday 25, at Gold Top; Thursday, 23th, at Camros Folly. Each day at 11 r.n.

SAO FATALITY «T K4VEB- FOROWEiT. CAUGHT IN MACHINERY. On Saturday morning a sad fatality occurred at Messrs. Robinson and Davids' timber works at Cartlett, resulting in the death of a labourer, David Jenkins, of Prendergast. It appears that Jenkins went to start the engines in the ab- sence of tne regular engineer through illness, and was afterwards found lying in a fearful state 0:1 the ground, his skull being battered in and one of his legs broken. Deceased, who was a highly respected member of the Hill Park Bap- tist Chapel leaves a widow and one grown up son, and had been employed at the timber yard for sixteen years. THE INQUEST. On Monday morning an inquest was held at the Prendergast Workmen's Club by Mr. H. J. ill. Price, coroner. Mr. J. A. Bland was fore- man of the jury, which consisted of the follow- ing other gentlemen :—Messrs. Thomas Henry THomas, james Phillips, Thomas Roblin, Thomas Harries, John Farrow, William Henry Thomas, Samuel Beer, James Voyle, William Davies, John Griffith Bowen, Joun Bland, and George Davies. Mr. -dgar While, an old Haverfordwest boy, attended as inspector of factories, and the lirm of Messrs. Robinson and David, were represented by their county mana- ger, Mr. Benjamin. The first witness was John Jenkins, son of the deceased. He said he was a fireman living at Pontardulais. His father was 50 years of age last birthday, and was a labourer at the saw mills, and he had enjoyed splendid health. He last saw him alive in August. Thomas Owens, of 40, Prendergast, a sawyer at the timber yard, told the court that on Saturday morning v\ uness, William Davies, and the deceased breakfasted together about 8.30 or 9 o'clock. He and Davies went into the mil], and Jenkins wasl left by the boiler, which he was about to fire in the absence of the regular engine driver through illness. Jenkins was in the habit of relieving the regular driver for the last two or three years. Shortly afterwards deceased came to fetch a brush, and when about to start the engine deceased enquired if every- thing was right with them. He replied in the affirmative, and the machinery was started. The saws were not quite ready for working, and after the engine had been going for ten minutes or quarter of an hour he heard a thud in the engine room. He and Davies went inside, and noticed that no one was present, and that the fencing was broken. Witness stopped the en- gine and said to Davies, 'Where is Jenkins?" Davies went to search for the deceased, and witness attended to the steam. The Doctor had arrived before he saw Jenkins. Witness added that the fiy-wheel was properly fenced both at the side and at the end. The Coroner: Was.it possible for any portion of the man's clothing to have got in between the top rail and the two bottom boards?—1 would not like to say. I should not think there was; that is, if a man was hit. I have never tried to go that way myself. And the other part of it was protected with fencing?—The crank end and the cylinder rod. Would a man driving the engine have any occasion to go in between the fencing round the fly wheel and the other portion of the en- gine?—He might have gone that way with the oil-can—I cannot say. That would have saved himself a little trouble?—There was a pathway there. It is very narrow, isn't it?—From 18 inches to two feet. Can you help the jury with an opinion as to how it-happened?—No. The Foreman: Could the brass oiler have got off and this have thrown the governor belt off ?—I could not say. The Inspector: There is no question of the steam being turned on outside before he was ready and while he was oiling something?— There is no way to turn it on from outside. He turned it on himself ?—He must have. The Inspector: What about the fastening of the governor belt?—It %s fastened by a buckle. Is there a tongue sticking out?—I believe there is—a little over an inch. Would it be possible for it to catch in his coat tail?—I don't know that that would be possible. 1 The Coroner: Was the strap off or on 1-Just as they were to-day. The Coroner: That was off, then. William Davies, sawyer, 11, St. Thomas' Green, spoke to finding deceased lying face downwards by the side of the engine. The only theory he could form, added witness, was that the deceased must have been thrown over the engine from the fly wheel. He could not say what was the thickness of the boards that had been broken. Dr. Lloyd arrived in the course of a few minutes. Dr. Lloyd said he was sent for about 10 o'clock on Saturday morning and found the deceased lying between the engine and the south wall of the shed. He had several scalp wounds, one six inches long, a fractured skull, and his left leg was broken near the ankle. Death was caused by the fractured skull, and must have been sudden. He could not say anything as to where the deceased was caught, as the engine was stopped and he noticed nothing to show how the accident had occurred. The Coroner, in summing up, said it was quite clear that in going up this narrow pas- sage, deceased got caught in the machinery and was instantaneously killed. All the evi- dence pointed to an accident, and the jury would be justified in bringing in a verdict of accidental death. At this stage the deceased's son intimated that there were two rents in his lather's shirt, and his bracts were broken. The Coroner: That may be. If doesn't seem to me that there is any blame attaching to any cnc. The place was fenced in accordance witn the regulations; whether it was effectually fenced or not is not a matter for you, except you consider someone was guilty of criminal negligence, and that is ofcoursc outside the question in the present case. Unless there is sufficient evidence to warrant you in bringing in a verdict of accidental death, you can say he was found dead. A verdict of accidental death was returned. THE FUNERAL. The funeral took place yesterday afternoon. when a large number of friends, including the Mayor (Mr. Isaiah Reynolds), and the High Sheriff (Mr. George Davies), attended to pay a last tribute to their respected townsman. A service was held in the Prendergast Upper Chapel, when the Rev. John Jenkins, and Rev. W. Mendus spoke a few sympathetic words, and the remains were interred in the Prendergast Church Cemetery, the Rev. Owen D. Campbell and Rev. W. Mendus officiating at the graveside. A large number of wreaths were sent by fellow workmen, including an everlasting wreath from the Prendergast Work- men's Club. e

HAVERFORDWEST RURAL DISTRICT COUNCIL. MILFORD COUNCIL TO BE SUED. The monthly meeting on Wednesday was pre- sided over by Mr. S. W. Dawkins.—Further correspondence was received from the Hub- berst-on Parish Council will regard to the water suplpy of that place, but as the well was stated to be within the regulation distance no action was taken,* Mr. W. G. James re- ported on the reception of the deputation sent by the Council to the County Main Roads Committee. He said the Council's recommen- dations were well received, but he would sug- gest that the Council should urge the com- mittee to either accept or reject their proposals at the earliest possible moment.—The South Inspector (Mr. Gibbon) reported exhaustively with regard to a scheme of supplying Preys- trop with water from the Clay Hedge well, and the report was referred to the Freystrop Parish Council.—Mr. W .G. James gave notice of motion for the next meeting that they peti- tion Parliament for a grant in aid of mam roads—The South Committee reported further correspondence with the Milford Urban Council concerning the claim against the latter for latter for damages for extraordinary traffic. it seems that the Haverfordwest Rural Council claimed £40 and Milford offered £20. Then Haverfordwest agreed to accept £30, but Milford declirled to go beyond £25. Under these cir- cumstances the Committee recommended that the case be proceeded with. The report was adopted.—Saffron Waldron Council wrote asking support for resolutions petitioning Parliament to make certain drastic alterations in the regulations for motor car traffic. This was agreed to on the motion of Mr. W. G. James, seconded by Mr. J. J. Moris.

STANDING v aifiT COMMITTEE. ilitiu :i.L:'3 haom. Pcmb oka e;:3 ani Fines The quarterly meeting of the above was held on Tuesday at the Shire liall, when there were present:—Sir Charles Philipps( chairman), Col. Ivor Philipps, M.P., Dr. Griffith, Messrs Joseph Thomas, R. H. Buckby, E, Robinson, Charles Mathias, S. B. Sketch, C. F. Egerton Allen, W. I Howell Walters, James Harries, E. H. James, and J. C. Yorke, with the Clerk (Mr. W. Davies George), Chief Constable (Mr. Summers), and Chief Police Clerk (Inspector Evans). POLICE RECRUITS. Arising out of the minutes, in which it was recorded that the Chief Constable had been au- thorised to advertise for mree recruits, the Chief Constable now reported that he had in this way secured two. MILFORD SESSIONS ROOM'S ACCOUSTIC PROPERTIES. Dr. Griffith said there was great complaint from the magistrates who sat in the new sessions room at Milford that the acconstic properties of the room were very bad. They could not hear the solicitors who were close to the bench. All the magistrates were com- plaining that they could not hear properly. Something would have to be done. Mr. Waiters: Have you tried fl-gs? Dr. Griffith said they had, but this had not got over the difficulty. The roof was a very high one, and they would probably have to board it m. Mr. Walters thought the 'difficulty could be got over by a sufficient use of flags. The matter was lefi in the hands of Dr. Griffith as chairman of the local bench, and the Assistant County Surveyor. The question of limiting the amount of ex- pense was raised. The Chairman: We may safely leave it to Dr. Griffith, who is our chief economist for the county. (Laughter). I also heard another sad report from Milford, but I hope it isn t true, that chairs were provided in which the Chair- man couldn't sit? (Laughter). Mr. Walters said that that had been rectified. PEMBROKE POLICE STATION. The question of a site for the new police station at Pembroke was fully reported upon by Mr. Egerton Allen, who had taken the ut- most pains in the matter. He recommended as the best site some ground occupied by cottages adjoining the premises of the Hospi- tal. Mr. Allen furnished a plan. written ap- proval of the site from the Chief Constable, and Assistant County Surveyor, and an offer to sell from the owners, the trustees of the Bap- tist Chapel, for z2360 On the motion of Col. Ivor Philipps the report was adopted, and Mr. Alien heartily thanked for the trouble he had taken. On the suggestion of Mr. Walters, it was agreed to ask the County Council for this money and the necessary funds for the build- ing forthwith. A LONGSTANDING DIFFICULTY. Mr. Allen reported counsel's opinion on the question of the fees and fines held by the Pembroke Justices' Clerk. This was emphatic that the balance of the fees, after the usual appropriations, should be handed to the County Treasurer periodically, with a proper account. He said the Pembroke authorities no longer disputed the matter. As, however, the County Council was the proper authority to apply for this money to be handed over, he proposed that the Finance Committee be asked to do so.—Carried. ANNUAL CRIMINAL STATISTICS. Sir Charles Philipps having to leave, Dr. Griffith was voted to the chair. The Chief Constable presented his annual return of crime. The number of indictable offences reported was 110, for committing which 61 persons were arrested, and 26 summons. This showed a decrease of two in the number of crimes reported, and an increase of four in the number prosecuted. The number of per- sons proceeded against for other offences was 1859, being an increase of 135 on the previous year. There were 133 applications, and 124 orders made to quasi criminal cases; also 601 rate cases heard. The number of deaths re- ported to the Coroners was 125, and 74 in- quests were held. The police supplied 6,673 persons with casual ward tickets, being an in- crease of 3,214 on the year 1907. In reply to questions, the Chief Constable said he attributed the great increase in casual ward tickets -to the issuing of advertisements for men on the Goodwick Works. Crowds came down, and then failed to get employment. The increase in offences other than crimes was partly due to the large increase in pro- secutions for sleeping out. Other important business discussed at this meeting are fully reported elsewhere. ———1

DUNGLEDDY SESSIONS. ASAULT CASE DISMISSED. Held at the Court Room, Clarbeston Road, on Friday, before Mr. 0. H. S. Williams (in the chair), Messrs. R. Ll. Lloyd, Victor Higgon, and Capt. Higgon. Wm. George, Dunlan, Tufton Arms, summon- ed James Owen James for assault, and James had a cross-summons against George and his brother-in-law, David Phillips. Wm. George said that in December last he was accompanying his brotner home one even- ing between 7 and 8 o'clock, and when they had passed through the gate he saw someone com- ing after them. He saw that the man had left the gate open and went back and askea him why he did not close it. The man, whom he recognised as James, denied that he had left the gate open and struck witness to the ground. When he was on the ground James struck him with a stick, and he had to call his brother, who dragged him away. There was some "pounding" between Phillips and James and the latter ran away. They overtook the defendant and Phillips took hold of him by the collar, and asked him to apologise for not shutting the gate. tTames said he was sorry and asked witness to forgive him, but he said he should summon him. Witness said he had a black eye, a mark on his nose, and several bruises, and had to receive attention from Dr. Wilson. David Phillips, brother-in-law of the last wit- ness, corroborated. James Owen said that on the night in ques- tion he had been visiting his father's house and came home the Dunlan way. He was carry- ing a small basket in one hand and a can in the other, and had a stick under his arm. He went through the gate and had put down his goods before closing it, when someone asked who was there. He answered and George came up and took hold of him by the collar. Wit- ness pushed him away, and he called out "Dai, Dai, help me." Phillips then came and struck witness on the head with a stick and pulled him to the ground. After he had received sev- eral blows on the head he got up and ran away. George and Phillips ran after him and he swung his can about to keep them back, and one of them received a blow with it, and the handle came off. He ran away again, but they caught him up, and he received several cuts, a black eye, and many bruises all over his body, and had to receive attention from Dr. Owen, of Fishguard. Both cases were dismissed.

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HAVERFORDWEST COUNTY COURT. A LIGHT SITTING. The Haverfordwest County Court was held j on Tuesday, before His Honour Judge Bishop, There was verv little business. A BABY'S CHAIR. At a previous court Florence Rees, of 27, Prendergast, Haverfordwest, sued Frank Hutchings, Prendergast, for 13s. 6d., the value of a baby's chair, which had been taken pos- session of by Mr. Hutchings. His Honour then made an order lor the chair to be re- turned on the understanding that the balance due was paid. The plaintiff now said that sue had paid all except Is. 6d. His Honour: Why have you not paid that ? Plaintiff: It is not due, sir; there is another fortnight. His Honour: Why don't you pay? Plaintiff: I thought I was not supposed to pay until it was due. His Honour: When is it due? Plaintiff: In a fortnight. I could have paid it yesterday. His Honour: It would have been better for you to have paid instead of being so silly. Defendant: I gave her two courses to take. His Honour (to plaintiff): You are very ob- stinate and very silly. Pay it now. 1 Plaintiff: Cannot I have my shilling entrance fee back. His Honour: pay now. You have the money. Have you got. it? Plaintiff: YTts. Who shall I pay it to—Mr. Hutchings? His Honour: Yes; pay at once to him. The Plaintiff then the Is. 6d.

MILFORD URBAN COUNCIL. NO REPLY FROM G.W.R. Mr. C. T. Blethyn presided at the monthly meeting of the Milford Haven Urban District Council on Friday evening, when the business was got through in a record time, Mr. Blethyn beating by five minutes the record established by Col. Roberts. The other members present were: Mr. W. Hire (vice-chairman). Dr. George Griffith, Messrs. J. Whicher, J. Ll. Davies, T. G. Hancock, D. G. Jones, G. S. Kelway, Col. W. R. Roberts, G. Cole, S. Chugg, J. Walkley, and John Rees. STILL NO REPLY. The Clerk informed the Council at as direc- ted at the last meeting he had sent "to the Clerk to the County Council a copy of the petition forwarded to the G.W.R. together with the cor- respondence that had taken place on this sub- jeet. He had asked for the County Council's co-operation in this matter, and had received, a formal acknowledgment from Mr. Davies- George. Mr. Whicher: Have we received any communi- cation from the G.W.R. Company further than the mere acknowledgment? The Clerk: No, sir.

STEAMER DAMAGED IN FISHGUARD HARBOUR. S.8. Korseman on a Rock. SUCCESSFUL COUNTY COURT ACTION. At Pembroke Dock County Court on Wednes- day before His Honour Judge Bishop, the Aberayron Steamship Company, owners of the s.s Norseman, sued the Fishguard Harbour Co. for £ 250 damage alleged to have been caused by the negligence on the part of the defendant company, to that ship and her cargo. Lord Tiverton (instructed by Mr. T. Pennant James, of Aberayron), appeared for plaintiffs, and Mr. Lewis Noad (instructed by Messrs. Eaton Evans and W illiams, Haverfordwest), de-' fended. Lord Tiverton said that the plaintiffs were the owners of the s.s Norseman. The ship, ac- cording to plaintiffs' story, took a berth at Fishguard Harbour, and that berth was not a fit berth for a ship swing to the fact that there was a stone or rock in it. It was a birth such that at certain states of the tide the ship took the ground, and it was important factor that the bottom of the berth should be clean. The Norseman was berthed alongside a wharf for the purpose of discharging her cargo, and she sustained damage owing to the stone being in the berth. The defence, he understood, was that the defendants had no knowledge that the stone or boulder was there, and no reason- able ground for thinking that the berth was not safe, and also that the stone must have come there through some cause of which they could not possibly have known. After a lengthy hearing, during which a number of witnesses were called on both sides, His Honour held that there was neglect on the part of the defendants and gave a verdict for the plaintiffs, damages to be assessed sub- sequently. Lord Tiverton then applied for special costs, which were allowed.

FOOTBALL. ST. MARY'S INSTITUTE v. ALEC ROGERS' XI. The St. Mary's Institute played a drawn game in their field on Thursday against a team ofj Rugby players captained by Mr. Alec Rogers. The Institute, who were not at their full strength, started off well and after pressing for some time obtained the load through Garrett after a free kick near the goal. Play now be- came more even, and shoriiy before half-time S. Watkins equalised with a penalty kick for the visitors. In the second half the Rugby players started off with a rush and Rogers brought off some brilliant saves. After some even play the Institute began to attack and continued aggressive for the rest of the game. Towards the end play became exciting. The Institute had hard lines on several occasions, and although the game was drawn they had the best of the play. SCOTS ABROAD DRAW WITH THE R.G.A. The return Pembrokeshire League match bet- ween the Scots Abroad and the Royal Garrison Artillery was played on the Bush-street Ground on Saturday, before a small crowd. The match proved a remarkable one in some respects, for eight goals were scored, in addition to which there were a few offside goals, whilst no less than five penalties were awarded by the referee, Mr. Griffitlis-tlii-eo against the Artillery, and two against the Scots Abroad. MILFORD TROUNCE SWANSEA. Milford once more proved their inconsistency, for after their inglorious display against Mardy they rose to the occasion on Saturday, and the Swansea men had a bad time of it. Jack Smith was once more sent amongst the forwards, anil opened the scoring with a terrific drive, the same player adding a second. Swansea were occasionally dangerous from breaks away, and once Vaughan should have scored. However. Wilson gave them a goal. Miiford pressed hard and Fisher brought off some clever saves, whilst Peters was great. Two more goals fell to the locals who crossed over with a comfortable lead. Swansea with the wind was expected to do better, but they fell away and Mason was very safe at close quarters. Arnold hand'ed inside the radius and Hoggins scored, whilst young Walters put on a sixth. Swansea were well beaten. Their forwards were fast, but erratic, and were worried by the home halves, who were very good, especially Cecil John. The home forwards played nicely together on times and if kept together will bring more vic- tories, but there is too much chopping and changing; the same line has not been played twice in a league game. The final score was Milford United, 6 goals; Swansea United 1. ——

Football Pars. Pembroke Dock beat Llanreath on Saturday on Barrack Hill by five goals to nil. This was a Pembrokeshire League match. We hear that at a meeting of the Pembroke- shire League last week, W. Miller, the Scots Abroad back, was suspended for the rest of the season for rough play in the Scots Abroad v. Milford Priory match. We hear also tha! the transfer of C. Mason from Pembroke Dock to Milford again cropped up. The application was opposed by the Pembroke Dock representa- tive, and the transfer was not granted. Neyland Rugby Club had a friendly match with Pembroke Dock Harlequins on Saturday, I and defeated them by 17 points to nil.

= NARBERTH MAGISTRATES r ft A' 11- !r'l/t a 1 L 1{ j CRITICISED. áTl ENDANJE OFFICERS' SUM- MONSES. Did the B fxcu d thm rOwa8? Standing Joint Ccmmittea's Ruling. a The action of the Narberth Bench in decw- ing that School Attendance Officers should not be granted summonses for irregular attendance at school without paying for them at the time of issue, led to a somewhat candid discussion at the meeting of the Standing Joint Committee on Tuesday at Haverfordwest, when Sir Charles Philipps, Bart., presided over a good attend- ance. The Chairman said there was a letter fwin the Director of Education asking that the ai- tendance officers should be granted summonses without pre-payment. The Director wns pre- sent and could explain the object of the ap- plication if the Committee desired. The Chair- man of the Education Committee (Mr. Sketch) was also present. Mr. R. H. Buckby said the Narberth Benjzh had laid it down that no summonses should issued without prepayment, on the ground that the Education Authority did not enforce the law when they were issued on "tick." The Director of Education (Mr. H. E. H. James, B.A.), said the idea was to avoid mak- ing Attendance Officers pay out of their own pockets for summonses The Clerk explained that in other words it was to treat the Attendance Officers ia the same way as police constables. When a con- stable took out a summons he did not hapd the justices' clerk a half-crown, because if .he did the Clerk would have to simply return it to the County Treasurer from whom it came. Both the constable and the attendance officer were servants of practically the same authority. By making the latter pay for his summonses he had either to pay out of his own pocket and be refunded, or be given money for expends of this sort, which would greasy adj to tie labour of account keeping. Mr. Buckby, in reply to questiong, explained that what he meant was that when a convie- tion was obtained and the defendant ordered to pay costs the Education Authority did XBDt enforce the conviction, and therefore there igys difficulty in collecting the costs. Dr. Griffith suggested they mignt puss a Re- solution stating that they would look to the Education Authority for the y 'nstf.ad pf the Attendance Officers. He agreed that the latter ought to be treated in the same way jas the policemen, and he would be prepared (feo move this. Col. Ivor Philipps thought it was not right they should penalise the officers for any derilic- tion of duty on the part of the Education Au- thority, even assuming there was any. It was asked whether the application rffiw before the Committee was that the Education Authority should pay for the summonses Dr that they should not be paid for at all? The Clerk said the latter. If there was pay- ment of fees, the money would have to be ob- tained from the County Treasurer, sent to X arberth and returned to the Treasurer agatn Mr. Buckby: All we want is to see that the fees are paid. We find that the law is not carried out by the Education Authority. Mr. Sketch said it seemed to him that the Bench at Narberth had exceeded its powers considerably. It had nothing to do with the Justices' Clerk or the Bench what was done af- terwards. He did not, think tne Bench had a shadow of right to dictate whether the fees should be paid or not; whether the law was carried out was nothing to do with them. If the evidence was in order it was their duty to make a conviction. It was not the purpose of the magistrates to dictate whether the summons should be issued or paid for. It was a matter of great inconvenience to the attendance officers to be called upon to furnish the cost of the summonses. It would add to the number of accounting authorities. These men would have to be supplied vith pretty cash ar-d would have to bring up their books for auditing, which would give the auditor a considerable amount of work that ought not to arise. Col. Philipps: And no advantage to the county. Mr. Sketch said that was o. If thHe was anything in it he would not object, but he had yet to learn that anything was to be gained by it. Dr. Griffith quite agreed with Mr. Sketch. It was not necessary that these fees should be paid at all. They were not. paid in other counties. Mr. Egerton Allen pointed out that the diff- erence between the police and the attendance officers was very apparent. It was the Justices who ought to say whether the costs should be excused or not. Mr. Buckby told them that when the magistrates said the defendant should pay the fees, the latter was not called upon to do so by the attendance officers. They might depend upon it the police officers did 60; the fees went to the police account, and the police would see they got there. But the attendances officer didn't care whether they were ever paid or not. There was a considerable difference between the police,- who were locking after their own fund, and the attendance officers, who were not. Mr. Sketch explained that he did not wish to infer that the justices had no power to say that the fee should or sliould not be paid by the defendant. That was a totally different thing. Mr. Walters: Where do the fines and costs go? Clerk: I believe they go to the county. They are not specially appropriated. Mr. Egerton Allen: They all go to the police fund. Clerk: Only the service fee. Mr. Allen: That is what we are talking about. Clerk: No. We are talking about tha Jus- tices' Clerks' fee. He is entitled to a fee for every summons he issues. That is the fee and that is the only cnc. That goes back to the county in part payment cf the salary you are paying him. There is no payment for serv- ing the summons. The justices' clerk collects the police fees 46 well as his own. The Chairman asked Mr. Buckby if he was prepared to fall in with the request from the Education Committee? Mr. Buckby: I am quite prepared to do that upon the Education Authority guaranteeing the payment of the fees. The Chairman replied that the Standing Joint Committee had nothing to do with that. Mr. Yorke remarked that if there were no fees charged the books would not represent the business done. There might be a hundred sum- monses, but these would not be recorded. A member said they would all be in the books. Mr. Sketch said if the Narberth magistrates would cease interfering with the work of tho standing Joint Committee he would be quite c- -fied; otherwise he would move a resolu- tl" The Chairman asked if Mr. Buckby would give an undertaking to act on the lines of other benches in the matter? If he would, that would dispose of the matter that they need not even enter it on the minutes. Mr. Buckby: I will use my own discretion. Mr. Walters: You cannot ask a chairman to bind his brother magistrates. Mr. Sketch said he would then move a resolu- tion. He objected to any bench of magistrates determining what should or should net be paid in fees. other than in a judicial capacity. He thought it was well for the matter to be once and for all settled, and he was very sorry Mr. Buckby could not see his way to give Le un- dertaking asked for by the chairman. To charge fees for hese summonses was only taking money out of one pocket and -putting it into another. It was not the first time the Educa- tion Committee had had trouble with Narberth. as they had to appeal to the Home Secretary on one occasion over the Bye-laws. He pro- posed that the payment of fees for summonses to Attendance Officers be on the same basis ar tho issued to police officers. Dr. Griffith seconded. He thought that some- thing must be done so that all benches should act on the same principle. Mr Egerton Alien expressed the oy in: n that it was a matter of statutory regulation. The motion was carried. Mr. James Harries: What reason have the Narberth Bench for not carrying out the law the. same as other benches? Chairman: I am afraid we cannot compel them to answer that. Mr. Buckby was understood to say that they did carry it out. W