The Pembrokeshire Herald and General Advertiser

TOWN & COUNTY OF HAVERFORDWEST. After the Grand Jury for the County had been dismissed to .their duties his Lordship took the work of the Assize for the Town and County of Haverfordwest. The Grand Jury was sworn in as follows James Thomas, Esq., North Street, (Foreman). James Adams,Esq., High Strret. George-Cole, Esq., Bridge Street. F. P. Green, Esq., Bridge Street. F. R. Greenish, Esq., The Grove. H. E. Hitchman, Esq., High Stroet. H. T. James, Esq., Castle Square. W. 15. M. John, Esq., Quay Street. Win. Lewis, Esq., Picton Place. F. D. Phillips, Esq., Market Street. David T. Rees, Esq., Bridge Street. Isaiah Reynolds, Esq., Bridge Street. J. P. Reynolds, Esq., High Street. W. G. Rowlands, Esq., Old Bridge. T. Russell. Esq.. Dew Street. A. H- Saunders. Esq., Castle Terrace. D. E. Thomas, Esq., Victoria Place. J. Allen Thomas, Esq., Bridge Street.. L. H. Thomas. Esq., Castle Square. Thos. H. Thomas, Esq., Bridge End. Wm. Thomas, Esq., Bridge Street. Wm. Williams, E~o.. Dew Street. Tiir-. CHARGE. j fHia Lordship was formally presented by the 1 igh Sheriff (Mr T. M. Phillips) with a pair of white gloves in token of the fact that there was no prisoner for trial.. f Addressing the Grand Jury, His Lordship said lie was glad indeed to be able to congratulate them upon the absence ot crime which had marked £ the history of the town in the past few years. ] As was the case last year there was no bill to be i presented to them and he sincerely hoped that J state of things would eontinue. It was a proof of 1 the moral and orderly character of the district and also tae strongest possible guarantee by, way of example, that the same state of things would continue. He discharged the Grand Jury with } lie thanks of the Town and County for their ter vices.

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County Council Committees. TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION COMMITTEE. A meeting of this Committee of the Pembrokeshire County Council was held in the Grand Jury Room at the Shire Hall on Tuesday, the Rev. Lewis James presiding. There were preseiit:-iNIr W. P. Morgan, Dr. Havard, Mr Joseph Thomas, Mr S. B. Sketch, Rev. W. Evans, M.A. (Pembroke Dock), Mr E. H. James (Pantgafel), Mr T. Llewellin (Manorbier), Mr H. S. Allen, and Mr C. W. R. Stokes. PROPOSED BACON CURING LECTURES. It will be remembered that at the last meeting of the Committee it was decided to grant six guineas for a lecturer on bacon curing to give lectures in the Walwyn's Castle district, Mr W. H. Walters agreeing to provide any additional amount that was required. The Clerk (Mr W. Davies George) pointed out that in the interval Mr Walters had seen the Agricultural Inspector, and inquired if there was a lecturer at Aberystwyth who could take such lectures. He was informed that there was not. He (the Clerk) had since had since had a communication from Mr W. H. Walters suggesting that he should write to the School of Domestic Arts at Cardiff, inquiring if they had a lecturer. He had done so, and had had a reply from the Principal (Miss Davies) to the effect that she be- lieved one of their own cookery teachers could under- take the course. The matter was allowed to drop. THE HAVER#ORDWEST CLASSES AND TIIEIR GRANTS. The minutes of the last meeting of the Committee contained a resolution to the effect that. in view of the pecuniary liabilities that had been incurred by the authorities of the Haverfordwest Science and Art Classes before the issue of the new regulations an exemption should be made tn the casa of the Haver- fordwest Classes this year. It will be remembered that the new regulation was to the effect that in future the Committee would only recognise one committee for each County School district. Mr P. Morgan raised a question as to the meaning of the resolution passed at the last meeting making an exception in the case of the Haverfordwest Classes, ■end asked if it meant that each of the three Haver- fordwest Classes would be treated independently ? He pointed out that the grants were made on a graduated scale so much per head for the first ten pupils, so much per head for the second ten pupils, and so much per head for the third ten pupils, &c. If each of the three Haverfordwest Classes were taken independently it would mean that they would each get the advan- tage of the higher grants given to the initial ten pupils. The Chairman said that after this year the Haver- fordwest Classes would fall into line with the other authorities. The Haverfordwest people had made their arrangements for the year before the circular making the alteration was issued. Mr Morgan said that if the exception was made in the case of the Haverfordwest Classes other authori- ties would expect and claim the same privilege. At Narberth there were two classes—day and evening. The reason they made the alteration was because they found there was too much money going out, and they could not afford it. The Chairman said it was for the meeting to decide what th« resolution meant—whether it simply meant thst they would recognize the three Committees, or whether it meant that they would accept separate re- turns from the three classes, and make grants upon them. The Clerk again read the resolution of the Commit- tee, after which Mr Morgan said that that would not carry the interpretation that three separate returns would be accepted and grants made upon them. Mr Stokes said he took it that the resolution making an exception in the case of Haverfordwest Classes would over-ride the circular previously sent out. The Chairman said they would only pay the same as before to the Haverfordwest Classes. They would only be dealing with each of the three classes separ- ately for this year. In replv to a furtner question from Mr Morgan, the Chairman said he was of opinion that it was the in- tention, in passing the resolution in question, to make an exception in the case of the Haverfordwest Classes for this year only. Mr Morgan We shall ask for an exception to be made in our case for this year only, and we shall be equally right. Chairman You cannot make it now. It is now too late. Mr Morgan Why should you make an exception in one place and not in others ? The Clerk, at the request of the Chairman, read the letter from the Haverfordwest Science and Art Class Authorities, as the result of which the resolution in question was adopted. Mr Llewellyn said he thought the best thing they could do was to leave matters as they were, seeing that they would only have to deal with them till September 24th. The Chairman said the meaning of Mr Walters' re- solution was to leave matters, with regard to the Haverfordwest Classes, in the same position as last year. If they did not do so the Grammar School and Tasker's School would suffer. Mr Sketch said he did not thind it was fair that an exception should be made in the case of one town only. If they were going to make a departure at all it should be made in the case of all the classes. Mr Llewellyn pointed out that they had had no ap- j plications for an exception to be made in the matter except from the Haverfordwest Classes. Chairman All the other schools have accepted the new scheme laid down in the circular. He advised Mr Morgan if he wished to press the matter to give notice of motion to bring it forward at the next meeting of the Committee. Mr Morgan said he would give notice that he would propose, at the next meeting of the Committee, that the same privilege granted to the Haverfordwest Science and Art Classes should be granted to other classes in the County. The Chairman pointed out that if Mr Morgan per- sisted in his notice of motion it would be very awk- ward as they would wish to know, before the next, meeting, the basis of the grants. However, Mr Morgan could not bring on his resolution without giving notice of it. Mr Llewellyn again pointed out that circulars had been sent to the authorities cf all the Science and Art Classes notifying them of the change in the system, and only Haverfordwest had made an application for an exception to be made. That bad been granted, and; be could not see why the resolution .should be changed. Mr Sketch pointed out that under the new Educa- tion Act the day schools would be on a different foot- ing next year to what they were now. They would be given a. fixed grant, on condition that the schools were kept up to a certain standard. The Chairman said he did not think it was worth while to throw the whole thing into confusion for the sake of the few shillings difference it would make in the Haverfordwest grants. Eventually, after some further discussion, it was agreed, on the motion of Mr Morgan (who withdrew his notice of motion) that the Clerk should ask the authorities in each district to send in separate returns for each class. They could then, he said, deal with them as they found advisable. Mr Stokes: We have not funds enough. Chairman Then we can deal with it when it comes up. Mr Sketch seconded the resolution, which was car- ried. PROPOSED POULTRY KEEPING LECTURES. It will be remembered that a short time ago an application was received from Manorbier for a series of lectures in poultry keeping. The Clerk, acting npon the inttructions of the Committee, bad made in- quiries and reported that an instructress could be had for 14 days', including ten working days, at a cost of £10. The Chairman Is there any demand for these lectures ? Mr Morgon No, sir. Chairman (to the Clerk): How many applications are there ? Clerk Only the one from Manorbier. On the motion of Mr Sketch, seconded by Mr Llewellyn, it was agreed, in view of the fact that only one district had applied for the lectures, to pass on to the next business. I It was also decided, on the motion of the Rev. W. Evans, that a note should be made on the minutes that the question was deferred till more applications for such lectures came to hand. COOKERY AND HORTICULTURAL LECTURES. It was reported that no applications had been re- ceived for cookery and laundry classes, whilst with regard to the horticultural classes it was stated that the Lecturer (Mr Pickard) would shortly be in the district, and that a list of the County Councillors who would arrange for the lectures had been sent to him through the Aberystwith College. The districts for which lectures had been arranged were Milford, Lam- peter, Hebron, and Newport. Mr Stokes Can you arrange for him to come on to Tenby after he has completed at these centres ? The Chairman said he did not think so. Mr Llewellyn said he thought it was hard lines if they could not have Mr Pickard in the Tenby dis- trict. Mr Stokes pointed out that that was their own fault, because they did not f.end in an application. On the motion of Mr Morgan, seconded by Mr James, it was agreed that the engagement of Mr Prickard for a series of lectures in the Tenby district should be agreed to if it was possible to get him. The Chairman said he did not think they would succeed in getting him, but they could apply. Mr Pickard's time was so well engaged before hand. D4.IRY SCHOLARSHIPS. The Committee had advertized six dairy scholar- DAm, SCHOLARSHIPS. The Committee had advertized six dairy scholar- ships at Aberystwith College on the usual terms and applications had been received from the follywing ladies :-Miss Mamie Jones, Dale Hill, Miss E. M. Thomas, Penardd, Clynderwen; Miss M. I hilhps, Gt. Molleston, Narberth Miss C. Dowen, Llanfeigan- chaf, Blaenfoss Miss E. A. Lewis, Trenewydd Good- wick Miss B. E. Evans, Temperness, fortneia-gaie; Miss C. Davies, Penbank, Clydey, Llannrnacn; Miss Ada Pliilpin, Haroldstone, Broad Haven, and Miss Anne Williams, Trenewydd. Mr Morgan said that previously, when they had advertized six scholarships, they had only had three applicants. They had a good balance in hand and he proposed that this year they should grant scholarships to all the nine applicants. (Hear, hear.) Mr Llewellyn seconded. The Rev. W. Evans said it was very interesting, as the applications came from all parts of the Countv. The resolution was c arried, but before this was d"one it was pointed out that Miss Jones wished to take the Advanced Course. It was agreed that the pavment to each of the applicants should be tbe same, on the understanding that if Miss Jones required a further o-rant, and applied for it, it would be considered. H COOKERY CHOLARSHIP. There was only one 1 applicant for the cookery scholarship "viz Miss Hilda M. Williams, the Manse, Saundersfoot, and it was mentioned that she had Sice written saying that her parents had arranged for her to go to the Bristol Training School of Domestic Economy. It was proposed by the Rev. W Evans and seconded by several members that she should have a scholarship tenable a of at the Cardiff Domestic School, the Chair man pointing out that the Bristol School was e^ally w known known and recognized by the department whilst, somehow, it was much cheaper than Lardm. The resolution was carried. GARDENING- LECTURES. Applications had been received from Miss E. J. Walker, of the Neyland Infants'School and Mr F. Hardacre, headmaster at Tavernspits School, Whit- land, for gardening scholarships at Aberystwith I College. The former pointed out that she had al- > ready bad ene course, that it bad been bens- ficial, for not only had she been able to do a good deal of good with the small school garden, but was able to take the children into the fields, and instruct them. Both applications were granted, on the motion of Mr W. P. Morgan, seconded by Mr Stokes, the Chairman pointing out that there was a growing tendency, on the part of the Department to further introduce Nature Study into the schools in every possible way. FINANCE. It was reported that there was a balance of t'819 16s Id. The Committee then adjourned.

County Governing Body. A meeting of this Body was held in the Grand I Jury Room on Tuesday afternoon, the Rev. Lewis I James presiding. There were also present.—Miss Ada Thomas, Mr J. H. Wicher, Mr T. L. James, Mr C. W. R. Stokes, Mr S. B. Sketch, Mr E. H. James, Mr H. S. Allen, Mr Joseph Thomas, and Mr R. Ward. Owing to the fact that the down train was late, it was some time before a quorum could be got together ten members at least being required under the new resolution of the County Council. Mr Morgan, head- master at Barn Street School was sent for, but could not come owfaig to the fact that the Inspector was in the school and an animated discussion followed as to tne course to be adopted. Just at the last moment, however, Mr Ward arrived and the Committee was then able to proceed with business. AUDITOR'S REPORT.—THE TERMINAL GRANTS. The Clerk read the report of the auditor (Mr F. J. Warren, Incorporated accountant). Mr Ward asked what was the reason for the debit balance on the Fishguard accounts ? The Auditor replied that Fishguard and St. David's had been furnishing. Mr Sketch said that these schools bad also been complaining for some time of insufficient income. STlie Auditor That islso. The report was passed as satisfactory, on the motion of Mr Thomas, seconded by Mr Sketch. CENTRAL WELSH BOARD EXAMINATIONS. The Clerk reported the receipt of a letter from the Central Welsh Board containing regulations and examination schedules for the 1905 examinations and asking for recommendations of the Body on the subject. The Clerk suggested that the matter should be referred to the new Education authority, and this was agreed to, on the motion of Mr Stokes, seconded by Mr Wicher. AUDITOR'S ESTIMATE. The Clerk read the estimate of the Auditor for the pear, which was as follows.- RECEIPTS. „ £ s d Exchequer Contribution 1764 11 l From County Rate 962 12 2 Treasury Grant 962 12 2 3689 15 5 i< rom the gross total would be deducted one sixth, £ 614 16s 5d, which would be reserved for ad- ministration expenses and exhibitions, leaving a nett residue of £3075 from which had to bo deducted ■ £ 250, the fixed grant for the Haverfordwest District, leaving T2825 to be divided among the schools in the usual proportions. He recommended payment of terminal grants, being one third of the payments for the year, to the other schools as under:- £ a d Pembroke Dock, 296 12 6 Tenby, 103 2 3 Narberth, 154 14 4 Cardigan, 128 18 3 Fishguard, 77 6 2 St. David's, 77 6 2 Milford 103 2 3 There would be an undivisable balance of £1 13 10. Mr Sketch said there figures were based on the old scheme, and the Auditor said that it wa? so, but he could not do otherwise, as the new scheme had yet been adopted. At any rate the figorea woull be some guide for them. The Clerk said the amount divisable laat year was £3100, whilst this year it was £ 3075. The Auditor: It is very little less than last year. Mr Stokes It is not much to guide na, because the amended scheme will be different. The Auditor: We are bound to work by this at present. The estimate was then adopted, as was also a recom- mendation of the Finance Committee that £83 6s 8d should be paid to Tasker's School Authorities,beingone third of the fixed grant to that Body, and that other terminal grants mentioned in the report should be paid. TENBY SCHOOL. The Clerk reported at length with regard to the applications for loans. The only point of interest was with regard to the Tenby School. That Body had already given sanction to the Tenby Governors for a loan of £600 for improvements &c, demanded by the Education Authorities, on plans that had been submitted, and he had been in communication with the Public Works Loan Commissioners, who had stated tho terms on which they would lend the money. Another letter had now, however, been re- ceived stating that the plans did not appear to afford satisfactory accomodation, pointing out certain alleged defects, and suggesting that the scheme should be re- arranged. The Tenby Governors had accordingly had fresh plans drawn, which had been considered by the Finance Committee that morning, and referred to that Body for consideration. It was stated that to carry out the amended plans would involve an expenditure of £ 764 14s in addition to £75, or £100 for science appliances and gymnasiam fittings. The Tenby Governors asked for permission to borrow the amount required. Mr Stokes strongly urged the acceptance of the request of the Tenby Governors, and pointed out that with the new accomodation, the schools would earn more grants, whilst without it they might lose their present grants. It was agreed to sanction the loan for 30 years, on the motion of Mr Joseph Thomas, seconded by Mr Ward. TASKER'S TRUST. The Finance Committee reported that there was in hand, on account of Tasker's Trust, t2 13s, which, with Xi.18, the estimated rents due, would leave JF120 13s in hand. They recommended payments amount- ing to £ 27 9s lOd, which would leave a balance in hand, on the estimated income, of £ 93 3s 2d. the cheques not to be paid over till the money for the rents has been paid. It was also recommended that a cheque for ,-egO should be drawn, but not paid over till the money is in the bank, on behalf of Tasker's School. Both these recommendations were adopted. APPLICATION FOR INCREASED SALARY. Miss Thomas, the instructress in cookery, applied for an increase of salary. She stated in her letter that she was paid X2 per week, except during the holidays, which worked out to about £80 a year, in addition to which she had 12s per week for travelling > expenses. There was a long discussion on the subject, which was eventually adjourned till next meeting, on the understanding that in the meantime the Governors of the various schools would be consulted as to the way in which the work is done. THE STATE OF TRANSITION. Some discussion took place with regard to the necessity of further meetings before the handing over of the work to the new Education Committee, and Mr Ward caused some laughter by remarking We don't know whether we are in the body or out of the body." It was agreed to hold other meetings. A DIFFICULTY AT MILFORD. Mr Wicher drew attention to the difficulty that was experienced at Milford in providing a residence for the headmaster of the school, and said that the Governors had land enough on which to build a house. They asked for permission from that Body to enter into communication with the authorities in London, and see if they would consent to an applica- tion for a loan for the purpose of building a house. After considerable discussion, the application was granted. This was all the business of interest, and the Body adjourned.

ST. iNIARY,s CEMETERY. SIR,—On behalf of the Vicar of St. Mary's and Mr Rnssell, who, with myself, are undertaking the work of walls and of attending to the trees, grass, and paths of the above, I ask for space to notity the friends and relatives of the dead of such work, with, most sincere hope that they will respond, when asked, to help us to transform what has been for years an eyesore to that which should be a proper resting place for the dead. The attention of relatives to neglected and untidy graves is also asked for by the Vicar. I remain, Sir, yours, J J. W. PHILLIPS, 1 Clerk of St. Mary's, Haverfordwest. 26th May, 1904.

Col. Roberts on the Volunteers AND CONSCRIPTION. Col. W. K. Roberts, commanding oflicer of the 1st. Y.B. Welsh Regiment, has been interviewed on the subject of the report of the Commissioners on the Volunteer and Artillery forces. 1 do not think" said the'Colonel, that the Commissioners have exaggerated the position when they assert they the Volunteer force is not qtiauned to take the field against a regular armj7. ritness for war is the only standard whereby volunteers can be judged, and nobody, with a knowledge of the subject, can pretend to say, that at any time during the existence of the foice has it ever ap- proached that standard. He was asked, if, in hig opinion, the volunteer force could be made a re- liable part of England's defensive army. "Yes" was the Colonel's reply, the force could be made thoroughly effective, and fit to take the iield in any emergency that is likely to arise, if only 'more encouragement was received at the hands of the Treasury; in other words of the public were ready and willing to provide the funds needed to maintain the ellicicncy of the iorce, and keep it up to Its required strength. That is the kernel os the whole question, and I am glad to see that the Commissioner regard it as a cardinal principle, that no volunteer should be. ont of pocket by endeavouring to make himself an efficient soldier.. On the question of conscription, Col. Roberts said nothing was so repugnant as any kind of coercion to the ordinary llntlsher, and lie did not advocate compnlsory enrolment until other less drastic methods had failed. At the same time," he added, I have always been of opinion, that every able-bodied young man should do something to prepare himseji for the defence of his country. That is one of the first duties of citizenship, and should be instilled into the mind ot every boy before lie leaves school. Some people will call this rampant militarism I prefer to term it patriotism, and those who object, would, in time of stress, be the first to seek pro- ectfoa under the shadow of the sword."

Archidiaconal Visitation. The following is the third and last portion of the address delivered byj the Ven. Archdeacon Williams, at his rescent archideaconal visitations at Haverfordwest, Letterston and Pembroke:— The subject of Ecclesiastical Dilapidations con- cerns the laity quite as much, if not more, than it does the clergy, for,under the present conditions, it not unfrequently happens that a difficulty is found in filling up a vacant Benefice, because ot the dilapidated state of the parsonage house 1 and the buildings on the glebe lands and bounty farms. For, if the new Incumbent cannot recover I the whole amount from his predecessor, or from his representatives, he must either carry out the repairs at his own cost, or borrow money from Queen Anne's Bounty, which means reducing the income of the Benefice for many years. Should the out-going Incumbent hold a certificate exempt- ing him at the time of his cession-and the certificate expires shortly after the new Incumben t has entered into possession—he, the new Incum- bent, is liable for the dilapidations which may have accrued during the Incumbency of his pre- decessor, and he can recover nothing from him or his representatives, the certificate exempting him lor them from all liability, except for wilful waste, in the matter. It is true that the new Incumbent accepts the Benefice with its liabilities, and he is not obliged to accept it. It is a purely volun- tary act upon his part. Still there is this to be said for him, that until the certificate expires a fresh survey cannot be made, so there is no means of ascertaining what the amount of the repairs will come to until some little time after he has; been instituted. It sometimes happens that the out going Incum- bent has allowed the buildings to get into a sad state of disrepair, possibly because he could not afford to repair them, so that when he dies and has left no estate his representatives are unable to contribute auything, and the new Incumbent has to bear the whole burden. Or, again, the late Incumbent may have left a small sum, which is all the widow has, in which case the new Incum- bent is put in the very invidious position of either taking from the poor widow her little all, or going without what is legally due to him as a private debt. It is the fact that the Patron, Atchdeacon or Rural Dean, may make complaint in writing to the Bishop that the buildings are out of repair, and the Bishop may order a survey to be made, unless there is a certificate running, ? but this would probably mean the sequestration of the Benefice, and, therefore, a remedy that few would like to suggest, except in a very extreme case. Still, I cannot help feeling that sometimes this ought to betdonp, in the interests of the parishioners and of the Incumbent himself. That the Act of 1871, which governs the whole matter to-day, has failed to meet the case is clear from the fact that within five years of the passing of the Act a [Select Committee of the:House of L Commons was appointed to report upon the wcrk- ing of the Act. This Committee emphasised complaints as to the absence of any remedy when the in-comer cannot recover from the estate of the out-goer, as to the large amount of authorised fees, and as to the difficulty in practice of using the power of appeal, and recommended that the clergy should be at liberty to select their surveyors from a number of approved men; that there should be a power of appeal on questions of law to some local tribunal; that there should be a system of annual contribu- tions from each Benefice proportioned to the state of repair, and value of the buildings that there should be periodical surveys by a salaried sur- veyor, and the management should be in the hands of Queen Anne's Bounty. Reports have been continually made by Committees to Convocation on the subject, and resolutions almost innumer- able have been passed. Bills have been drafted, and schemes put forward, but nothing has, so far, been done. The present position is this :-The Lower House of the Convocation of Canterbury has passed the folio wing resolutions :— 1. That in the interest of the Church of England, aud with a view to relieve the distress arising from the diminished incomes of the clergy at the present time, a general insurance fund to deal with dilapidations ought to be established. II. That each Incumbent who is liable should be required to contribute an annual payment to this fund upon some equitable basis. III. That it is desirable that this annual pay- ment should include a small sum, to be lodged in the name of the Incumbent, as a guarantee fund against damage accruing through neglect or waste, to be returned with interest, if not required, to the Incumbent at the termination of his Incum- bency. IV. That the Central Management, in view of the probable amalgamation of the Bounty Board with the Ecclesiastical Commission, be placed in the hands of the Ecclesiastical Commissioners, assisted and advised by a local board, in each diocese or archdeaconry. V. That. it is of urgent importance that diocesan, archidiaconal, or parochial repair funds should be established to ^assist the clergy, when the necessity arises, in meeting the contributions levied upon them." These resolutions were submitted to the Upper House a little more than two years ago. The Upper House appointed a committee to consider these resolutions, and at the next session presented an interim report, and;a resolution was passed ask- ing the Bishops to obtain the opinion of the clergy and laity in their dioceses on the four following questions 1. Ought the annual payment to be assessed (a) on the income of the Benefice, or (b) on the rateable value of the buildings affected, or (c) on the estimate of the expenditure likely to be te-1 quired. II. Ought any distinction to be drawn between houses of residence, and other glebe buildings, fencing, draining, &c., with regard to the basis of assessment ? fencing, draining, See., with regard to the basis of III. Ougbt the annual payment to be so reckoned as to cover both landlords' and tenants' repairs (ordinarily so-called), or landlords' repairs only ? IV. Shall the authority to which the annual payment is inafie carry through the repairs, or shall the repairs be carriedjthrough by the Incum- bent, and the cost recovered by him from the authority which has received the payments? Replies to these questions were received from seven dioceses, but they pointed to some divergence of opinion amongst those most interested in the subject. We have not time to enter into divergencies. Anyone who may wish to study them will find them in the report of the Committee of the Upper House, No. 380, sold at the National Society's Depository, price 2d. The committee presented a third report last February, to which are appended certain resolutions, which were of such far-reaching character that the House de- cided not to come to any decision until the report of the Committee, No. 384, and all the suggested resolutions, have Leen considered by the Lower House of Convocation and by the House ot Lay- men. The resolutions, stated briefly, propose the banding.p^er of the freehold of the glebe lands and glebe buildings, othtr than houses of residence, to the Ecclesiastical Commissioners on the occasion of the next vacancy, or earlier when desired by the Incumbent. Also that the houses of residence be transferred to the Ecclesiastical Commissioners, who would become liable for the repairs, the In- cumbent paying an annual sum, such sum to be assessed on a. quinquennial forecast of the amount needed for repairs. The Lower House of Convocation considered I that the resolutions were of such a drastic nature that it would be impossible to discuss them until the clergy throughout the country had had an opportunity of expressing their opinion, and the consideration was referred to the Committee on Dilapidations. It would seem, therefore, that we have not yet reached the time when Parliament can be asked to legislate in the matter. I trust the clergy will have every opportunity afforded them of consider- 111 g.these recommendations. I fear, however, that they will hardly meet with general approval, still there is, doubtless, a good deal that can be said in their support. In the meanwhile, the evils com- plained of remain unremedied, and a heavy burden 18 Passing upon the clergy. Might not some amendment ot the present Act Might not some amendment ot the present Act 8lve relief ? I think myself that if there was a I compulsory periodical survey—an annual payment I -and if the present system of fees was done away with and the Diocesan Survejors were paid fixed salaries, some of the present hardships would be gradually, not all at once, modified, and, perhaps, in a few years some better system might meet with general approval, and the Clergy could be I relieved of the anxiety which they now feel in connection with the whole qnestion of Ecclesias- tical Dilapidations, and be able to devote their whole energies of mind and body to their sacred calling of extending the Kingdom of Christ, and of preparing to render an account of their steward' ship to their Master, The Lord Jesus Christ.

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES AND DEATHS. —— B fl-tfh S On April 30th, at Bencewell, Bromley, to Daniel and Emile Grinsted, a daughter. MARRIAGES. On the 26th ult., at Asthall Parish Church, by the Rev. A. Manby, the Rector, Ernest Benlield, of Dodd's Farm, Leafields, to Amy Maud, third daughter of Mr. G. Harries, of Spittal National School, in this County. DEATHS. On Sunday, May 29th, at Asheston, William Perkins, in his 87th year. Beloved by all. No flowers, by request. On the 25th tilt., at Hamilton Terrace, Milford Haven, Lessie Frederick Charles, the son of the late Mr Joseph Samuel F,ast, asreil l5; vents On the 25th .It., at Bro^-ay, wL'fcl, Mr John Lloyd, aged 63 years, T On the 27th nit., at North Johnston, Mr George Sutton, retiied tanner, aged 78 years. On the 2nd inst,, at the HisillM Son, North St., in this town, Martha Jiuie, beloved wife of Mr George Christmas,

The Suicide at Spittal. VERDICT OF TEMPORARY INSANITY. Mr H. J. E. Price held an inquest on Friday at Westgate Farm, Spittal, into the circumstances attending the death of Ezekiel John, an ex-game- ke#per, 7S years of age, who was found dead in dead in his house, with a gun lying beside him. Mrs Lloyd, wife of John Lloyd, Oxhouse, Spittal, said she had known the deceased, Ezekiel John, for many years. She saw him about 9 a.m. on Wednesday the 25th ult, and was in his house talking to him. He seemed just as usual, and was sitting in Jt chair. She askedhimjhow he was. She knew he had Lean snf 1 ing with cancer in the cheek. Deceased said he was just the same. About 5 p.m. she again went to the deceased's house. When she opened the door she saw him lying on the floor in a pool of blood. Witness went out again, shutting the door, and fetched Mrs James, the police constable's wife. Mrs James, wife of P.C. James, stationed at Spittal, said the last witness fetched her about 1.30 p.m., and she went with her to the deceased's house. She found him lying on his side on the y v., floor, his head under the table, and a gun and stick lying across his legs. He was bleeding from wounds in the face and head. She lifted him up, and fonnd he was dead, so she pnt him back, and went for assistance. P.C. James said he had examined the deceased's house, and found an old double-barrelled muzzle loading gun, which had apparently be?n recently discharged, for there were two discharged cape on the nippers. He also saw a stick which, to- gether with the gun, was covered with blood. He saw no marks on the boards behind where deceased was lying, nor on the ceiling, He examined the body and found a wound in the throat on the left side, leading up to the right cheek, where, apparently, the shot had come out. There was another exit wound on the back of the skull, showing that two charges must have been firel. He found no writing in the house. The deceased had about 12s in his pocket. He knew deceased had cancer in the cheek for the last four mouths. It was very painful. He saw the de- 1 ceased on the morning this happened and he said he bad had a bad night. He had often said to witness he wished the Lord would take him away from his pain, as he could not sleep or rest day or night. I The jury found that the deceased committed suicide by shooting himself during a fit of tem- porary insanity.

WANTED, A SHARP LAD, ae an Apprentice to the Printing Trade.—Apply, HERALD OFFICE, Haverfordwest. ANTED A RESPECTABLE PERSON as VY Mother's Help, at a Farm House, (Farmer's daughter preferred).-Apply, X.Y.Z." Office of this Paper. Tj^ARMER'S DAUGHTER seeks situation a8 HOLSEKEEPER to Farmer or gentlemen in businesr;Apply, Ie A.B," Herald Office. Carmarthenshire Infirmary NURSES FOR THE SICK IN PRIVATE FAMILIES CAN be supplied from this Institution on ap- plication to tbe MATROX, The Infirmary, Carmarthen. TO LET with immediate possessiou, the SHOP and BAKEHOUSE, 15, HILL STREET, Haverford- west.-Apply, 5, SEFTON SQUARE. LEGHORN EGGS (Brown and White), Orlebar and L Simon Hunter's celebrated winter-laying strain, 2s 6d per sitting, unfertilised (if any) re-placed.—A. LEWIS, Horn's Lane, Haverfordwest. LITTLE HAVEN. TO LET, Unfurnished, TWO 7 ROOMED HOUSES with usual Out-offices; and perfect Sanitary Arrangements. Well appointed rental.—Apply GEORGE PALMER and R>ov. Haverfordwest. TO LET, LARGE LOCK-UP SHOP, iu Pembroke Dock, excellent position in principal thorough- fare, good fixtures, rent moderat.e.-Apply X. Y. L. Office of this paper FOR SALE, Iron Scavenging Cart; patent bras' blocks, with cover complete, gocd condition. Apply, Sct/KLQCK, Picton Place, Neyland. FOR SALE YACHT •' VESPER 26 feet over all winner of ;io prizes, also DINGHY.—Apply JOXES-LLOYD, Solicitor, Pembroke Dock. TO BE LET HAROLDS TONE HOUSEl HAVERFORDWEST, (Lately in the occupation of Captain Young). THE house is prettily and conveniently situated on the banks of the river within a very short dis- p tance of Haverfordwest, is replete with every conven- ience. The accommodation consists of a good entrance hall, dining and drawing rooms (with a capital conservatory adjoining), study, kitchen, larder and other usual offices on the ground floor. On the first floor there are three good bedrooms, dressing- room, nursery, servants' bedroom, andw.c., and above there is a good attic bedroom and box room. In front of the house is a good flower garden, and at the side there is a combined coach-house and saddle- room, two stalled stable and loose box, with a large loft above. At the rear of the house there is an ex- pensive and productive kitchen garden. The man servant who has been engaged in the house for 15 years lives at an adjoining cottage, and could be en- gaged by the in-coming tenant. For terms, &c., apply— JOHN LLEWELLYN DAVIES, Auciicneer, Cleddau Villa, Milford Haven TO LET CASTLE HALL, nearMilford Haven THIS desirable country residence, standing abou 21 acres of well wooded grounds is beau ifully situated near the shores of Milford Haven The house is most commodious and comfortable, contain. ing Large Entrance Hall, 3 spacious Reception Rooms and Library, all opening on to the Terrace; also Billiard Room, 12 Bedrooms, 3 Dressing Rooms, Bath Room, Modern Sanitation, Kitchen, Servants Hall, Butler's Pantry, Scullery, Housemaid's Pantry, Store Rooms, etc. The house is heated by hot water. There is an abundant water supply of excellent quality. At the rear of the premises are situated: Dairy, Laundry, extensive Stabling, Coach House, Cow Houses, etc. A handsome conservatory is adjacent to the main entrance door. The gardens are well laid out, and contain: Vinery, Tennis Court, etc., Gardener's House, Boat House and Cottage. A good lodge is situated at either entrance to the grounds. Excellent yachting and sea fishing. 11 miles from Old Milford Station and Telegraph. 3% miles from Johnston Station on Mail* Line Great Western Railway. 50 Acres of additional Pasture Land adjoining the rounds could be let with the Hall if desired, or therwiee. For particulars, B. GASKELL, Milford Haven. TOWN OF MILFORD. MESSRS T. RULE OWEN & SON WILL offer for sale by Public anctioa at the LORD V V NELSON HOTEL, Milford Haven, on THURS- DAY, JUNE 16TH, 1904, at 3.30 p.m., subject to condi- tions to be then read, the following valuable PROPERTIES. LOT I.-LEASPITOLD. FIRSTLY.—All that SHOP, BAKEHOUSE and PREMISES known as Le Bon Marche," situate in Robert Street, and occupied by Messrs A. Perkins & Co., as monthly tenants, These premises are held under a lease for an Ulli. expired term of 7G years. Apportioned ground rent, is per annum. SECONDLY.—A PLOT OF LAND, at back of above on which is erected a large Iron Shed, occupied as to the lower part by Mr Robert Warlow, as a. stable and as the upper floor by Mr James Lloyd, carpenter, the tenancy in each case being weekly. This Plot is held under a Lease for an unexpired erm of 67 years. Apportioned ground rent, 4s per annum. LOT 2.—FREEHOLD. TWO VERY VALUABLE MEADOWS on the road to Priory, known as the Encampment Field con- taining about 101 Acres of well-situated Land, ripe for Building. These Freehold Fields form an ideal Building Estate sloping gradually to the South and West. The joining Lands have lately been covered with Houses and there is a great demand for more in the neigh- bourhood. 6 A Plan of Lot 2 may be seen, and all further in- formation obtained, of the Auctioneers, Haverford- west; of Mr George Thomas, Solicitor, Pembroke Dock or of MR HAROLD J. EVANS, Solicitor, Milford Haven. CHORAL ASSOCIATION FOR THE ARCHDEACONRY 3F ST. DAVID'S. 40- A CHORAL F ESTIVAL, For the Haverfoi\U\ est District, WILL HE HKLD ix St. M artin's Church, Haverfordwest C.N' Thursday, June 9th, 1904. AT 3.0 P.M. I TIUIXER AND CONDUCTOR :—Mr Tom Hobin- son, Organist of St. Martin's, Haverfordwest. :-The Rev. E Kialoch Jones, IM.A., Vicar of Manorbier. | There will be a collection on behalf of the general iuuds of tUe Assocwtioc, SECOND-HAND CYCLES FOR SALE. A LARGE number of Second-hand Bicycles for Sale (cheap), from £ 2 upwards.—Apply, Swan Square Cycle Depot, Haverfordwest. COUNTY OF PEMBROKE. MIDSUMMER QUARTER SESSIONS, 1904. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, I^HAT the next General QUARTER SESSIONS of the Peace for the County of Pembroke will be bolden at the HHIRE HALL, HAVERFORDWEST, on TUESDAY, THE 28TH DAY OF JUNE, 1904,' at 11.30 o'clock in the Forenoon. All persons summoned to attend as Jurors and Persons bound by Recognizance to appear thereat must attend and answer to their names and all persons having indictments to prefer, or appeals to try, or any business to transact, are required to attend and answer to their names and all Justices of the Peace for the said County are requested to return all depositions and recognizances taken and ac- knowledged before them to the Clerk of the Peace ua or oeiore TNE 27TH DAY OF JUNE, 1904. WM. DAVIES GEORGE, /~c, i j. Clerk of the Peace. Clerk of the Peace's Office, Haverfordwest, May 24th, 1904. TOWN & COUNTY OF HAVERFORDWEST MIDSUMMER QUARTER SESSIONS, 1904. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, rpHAT the next General QUARTER SESSIONS ~TT. Pea.ce for tbe said Town and County will be holden at the SHIRE HALL, HAVERFORD- ON ™EDNESDAY, THE 29TH DAY OF JUNE, 1904, at Eleven o'clock in the Fore- noon. All Persons summoned to attend as Jurors, and all Persons bound by Recognizances to appear thereat, must attend and answer to their names, and all persons having indictments to prefer, or I appeals to try, or any business to transact, are re- quired to attend aud all Justices of the Peace for the said Town and County are requested to return all depositions and recognizances taken and ack- nowledged before them to the Clerk of the Peace on or before the 28TH DAY OF JUNE, 1904. WM. DAVIES GEORGE, m i .„ Clerk of the Peace. Clerk of the Peace s Office, Haverfordwest, May 24th, 1904. In consequence of the Great Depression in the Staf- fordshire China Trade. MASONIC HALL, MILFORD3HAVEN. MR. T. H. MARTIN HAS received instructions to SELL BY PUBLIC Arc TIOK, without reserve, at the above place, T°nJS^oJUNE 7tb' and THREE FOL- LOWING DAI S, at 2.30 and 7 o'clock each day about f 1,760 worth of HIGH-CLASS PORCELAIN, CHINA, and EARTHENWARE, Comprising some noble examples of thi potter's art, and containing Breakfast, Dinner, Dessert, Tep, Trinket &- Chambe Services, of very superior quality and newest design; Dining-room, Drawing-room and Htll Jardenieres. from 3 to 5 feet in height; Vases, Flower Pots, &c., in great variety, design,, and exquisite decorations. The Auctioneer has the greatest confidence in call- ing the attention of intending buyers to this sale, the goods being of the highest class manufactured, and consigned for absolute sale. May be viewed morning of sale from 10 a.m., and further particulars obtained from the Auctioneer's Offices, Haverfordwest. HAVERFORDWEST U.D. SCHOOL BOARD. Pupil Teacher Probationers' Exhibitions. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, rPHAT TWO BOYS' and TWO GIRLS J. EXHIBITIONS, covering Fees and Charges for Text Books and Stationery, tenable for Two Years, the boys' at the Grammar School and the Girls' at Tasker's School will be OFFERED FOR COMPETITION on SATURDAY, JULY 23rd, 1904, at 10 a.m. Candidates,who should send in their names to tbe Clerk not later than SATURDAY, JULY 16th, are required to be 14 years of age. The subjects for examination will be 1. Dictation. 2. Reading. 3. Composition. 4. English Grammar. *5. English History. 6. Geography (British Empire), and 7. Arithmetic. In English History the Candidates will have the option of taking one of the following periods B.C 55-A.D. 148.5 A.D. 1485-1688 A D. 1683.1880 or answering questions covering the three periods The examination will be held at the BOYS BOARD SCHOOL, BAR-, STREET Any further information may be obtained from the Clerk. MICHAEL WHITE. Dark Street, Haverfordwest, Clerk to the Board. May 24th, 1904. THE WELSH INTERMEDIATE AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION ACT, 1889' T A 8 K E R 1 8 ENDOWED GIRLS' SCHOOL, HAVERFORDWEST, AND THE HAVERFORDWEST GRAMMAR SCHOOL. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT the SCHOOL MANAGERS will OFFER -L FOR COMPETITION on SATURDAY, JULY 9TH, 1904, at 10 o'clock iu the forenoou at TASKER'S SCHOOLROOM, ONE SCHOLARSHIP FOR GIRLS, of the value of £4, and THREE FOR BOYS, of the value of £ 5 each to Scholars from Public Ele- mentary Schools, tenable for one ■ „ ui Candidates should send in their namM*? <?*e fil' FRIDAY, the 10TH, to the Clerk ames Eot later than The subjects for examination will be 1. Arithmetic, according to the requirement" of the Code for Standard 1. to VI. inclusive. 2. English Composition, or Translation from Welsh into English (Standard VI. work), and Dictation and Grammar. 3. Paper on General Knowledge and Common Things. 4. Geography: (a), British Isles; or (b), Europe; or (c), British Colonies. 5. History (a), 10GG—1185 or (b), 1-185—1688; or TC), 1688—l'.tOl. Candidates may take any two of the following Optional Subjects:- 1. English Grammar (Standard V. and VI. work ) 2. Needlework (Girls) Standard V. and VI. work. 3. Algebra (work of Stage I.) 4. Welsh (work of Stage I.) 5. French (work of Stage I.) 6. Euclid (work of Stage T.) 7. Domestic Economy (Gu 's') fwork of Stage I) 8. Scripture, any two of the following (a), Lives of Samuel and Saul; (b), Life of David (c), Matthew XXI. to XXVIII. inclusive. N.B.—-In the Welsh and French Papers the questions will be of a general character, and a pre- pared book will not be required. By Order of the School Managers, J. W. PHILLIPS, Solicitor, Tower Hili, Have rfordwest. Clerk. ALL FOR ONE SHILLING. A BOTTLE OF R. W. WOODCOCKS ARABIAN OIL EMBROCATION Is the Best Shilling's Worth in the World. Many a Bottle has saved Farmers and Keepers of Animals Pounds. A Bottle should always be ready for use Accidents will occur, and yoit pot know when. '• NOTE.—It has never failed f^jinre wounds. It has cured horses JjavjgjJuee.n^ ordered to be shot. Ia 'VTb^beit; remedy £ or ^^pS«c.lost a "• horse With broken "fee e^- "-It, & ness jnakfeit* particulars for use wmpptJ.^jpWfl faach Nob i cir binding reqmrea^g^Ujg^g- tlek tn c r, vv ill no^totieb tlie. wo-rld, Lirds, &na we»iH ITS SOLE MANUFAC T!F/" | I TO BE SOLD AS A GOING CONCERN THE n LASS, CHINA, AND EARTHENWARE BTJSI- VT NESS, MARINE STOKE, METAL AND TTATTt. BL SINLSS, situate in ISRIIIGE STBEKT, HAYKRFOBD- WEST, and conducted as a most lucrative concern for over 30 years by the late Mr and Mrs Sweeney. The house, stores and spacious lofts to be let with above Apply :— J. J. SWEENEY, Bridge Street, Haverfordwest. NATIONAL. ASSOCIATION FOR THEPREVEN TlOX OF CONSUMPTION AND OTHER FORMS OF TUBERCULOSIS. Pafron.-The Fing. West Wales Branch (Pembrokeshire, Carmarthenshire Cardiganshire). President.— Sir John Williams, Bart., M.D., Plas, Llanstephan, Carmarthenshire, A MEETING In connectian with the above will be held at the Shire Hall, Haverfordwest, ex Saturday, June 11th, i .30 p.m.j when an ADDRESS will be given by Sir Isambard Owen, M.D., F.R.C.P., Vice Dean of the Faculty of Medicine, University ot London, and Senior Deputy Chancellor of the University of Wales. An interesting series of LnIE LIGHT VIEWS will follow, illustrating the leading points of the address. THE DOWAGER LADY KENSINGTON Has kindly consented to preside. Other Ladies and Gentlemen will be invited to Address the Meeting. ADMISSION FREF. Carriages may be ordered at 10 p.m. A collection to defray expenses will be made at the door. STEAMERS for PLEASURE PARTIES or TOWAGE PURPOSES TEBMS on application to F. HITCHINGS, Neyland BEST HOUSE COAL in 10 Ton Lots delivered to any part of the HAYEN at LOWEST PRICES. SPITTAL SPORTS -■ THIS ANNUAL FIXTURE WILL TAKE PLACE ON THURSDAY, JUNE &th. 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the plaintiff rrjuilarly, and sent her presents. These were, considering the position of the parties, fairly valuable one. Defendant used to come home to Pembroke Dock every Saturday night, and stayed there till Monday morning. The parties walked out together on Saturday nights, and defendant often had tea with the plaintiff on Sundays. Eventually, defendant was sent away to Devonport for a course of instruction, but continued to correspond in warm terms with the plaintiff until he returned to Pembroke Dock in 1901, when the intimate teims on which the parties had b^cn were resumed. They constantly walked about together, and defendant visited the house of the plaintiff's father, where he was recog- nised a- a suiior for the plaintiff's hand. In 1902 ho made a formal proposal of marriage, and she accepted him, lixing the date for the summer of 1903. Subsequently, however, the plaintiff sug- gested a postponement in order that the defendant might have an opportunity to save some money. He agreed, and for iive or six weeks he sent her 5s per week to save, but then he ceased to do so, saying that his mother was complaining that he did not send her sufficient money. It was then arranged that their marriage should take place on his birthday, December 26th, 1903, and defendant actually wrote out, in anticipation, an annoudccmcn t of the weddinir. At this point his Lordship pointed out that it would perhaps be better to hear the evidence, and Mr Samson remarked that the defence would rely upon the point that there had been a mutual recission of the contract to marry between the parties. The plaintiff, a young lady dressed in black, and wearing a large black picture hat, was then was then called, and, in reply to Mr Lewis, she gave evidence in support of the opening statement. She added that the first change in the demeanour of the defendant was about April last, when he did not come to see her as he promised to do. Her father called upon him, and be then came and visited her again. They were on affectionate terms at u.-iial. She was going away to Woolwich in a few day*, and shortly before she went he again visited her, and, seeing her box ready packed, he asked her how long she was going to stay away. She said about a fortnight, and he then cried. Siie a-ikcd him it he wa.s goiug to ke*p his promis-, and he replied thrst he was. He also asked her to write to him, and she promised to do so. In fact, although she only travelled to Woolwich on Sunday, she wrote to him on the Monday, but received no reply. In consequence of the state of her health she was away for three months, and on her return she Raw dlC defendant, in the street once, when he was as usual. She denied that she had ever agreed that the engage- j- nient should be broken off. She was cross-examined at some length by Air M. Samson but adhered to her statement that she had never consented to the engagement being broken off. She a!so denied that she and the defendant had quarrelled, owing to defendant's mother requiring so much of his money. The father of the plaintiff was called and, in a brief examination, gave corroborative evidence. He said that in the Dockyard defendant earned 34s (id per week, but had a chance of rising to a much higher position. This was ali the evidence for the plaintiff and Mr Saijison intimated that he did not propose to call any witnesses for the defence. In addressing the jury for the plaintiff Mr Arthur Lewis pointed out that the only question for them now was the amount of damages to bo awarded to the plaintiff For the defendant Mr M. Samson pointed out that both the parties were still young and that plaintiff had yet time to make another successful matrimonial venture. It, was better that this engagement should have been broken off than that it should end in an unhappy marriage. He also asked the jury not to give such a verdict against the defendant that would cripple his resources. His Lordship having summed up the jury found a verdict for the plaintiff, damages £45. JudgmEnt was given accordingly and, as this concluded the business of the Assizes, the Court rose. THE HIGH SHERIFF'S LUNCHFON. The High Sheriff's luncheon was held in the Castle Hotel, Haverfordwest, on Wednesday and was largely attended. The only toasts proposed were those of the King," "the Queen and the Rest of the Royal Family" and "the High Sheriff." These were duly honoured and the High Sheriff briefly responded to the latter toast..