The Pembrokeshire Herald and General Advertiser

THE HOPES AND FbARS OF WAR. THE hope that the fall of Port Arthur would afford an oppoitunity for bringing to an end 1 the great war in the Far East has not been fulfilled. It was not a hope that could be indulged in with any confidence by those who have been closely watching the progress of the war. Its one good result has been to imbue the Russians with a more kindly feel- ing towards their victors, as in their enforced relationship they have come to know them better. Japan has behaved with chivalrous courtesy to its beaten foes, and this in itself will become a factor in the interests of peace, when the time comes to take action in that direction. At present that time appears to be no nearer that it was before the fall of the great fortress, and the complete destruction of the Russian maritime power in the Far East. Russian prestige is imperilled, and Russia will fight on to save it. Japan will fight on for existence, knowing that unless Japan succeeds in crushing Russia she will be crushed by Russia—probably obliterated from the ranks of independent Powers. It is, therefore, a war of life and death. What is called a ratched-up peace would not be agree- able to either combatant, least of all to Japan which, with all the splendid courage and devotion of her people, cannot for many years be equal to another such heroic effort as is now being made. There is no hope for peace, therefore, save in the exhaustion or decisive defeat of one or the other of the combatants, or such a popular manifestation in Russia as would compel the Government to make peace. Neither of these contingencies seems likely of accomplishment. If the Baltic Fleet went to its ultimate goal and were destroyed by Admiral Togo, the Russians might feel they had had enough, especially if they sustained further disaster by land. But these are sptculations in the future which easily may be falsified. All that friendly Powers on either side can do at present is to watch for opportunities, and hope for peace

We draw the attention of our readers to the announcement by Me-srs A. M. Jones & Co.. of tn opening to morrow of a new Glass, China, and Earthenware Depot, at Tower Hill, Haverford- west, where a large and varied stock can be in- S|i' i-ted. I'H KMACEUT1CAL.—Among the list of success- ful can.iid.ites at the final qualifying examination of the Pharmac-utical Society, held in London last week, we are pleased to see the name of Mr Skone B. Morris, son of Mr Morris, of Ashdale, and late apprentice and assistant of Mr J. L- Jenkins, chemist, Bridge Street, Haverfordwest. THE FAIR.—Though there was a fairly good attendance at the January Fair which was held on Tuesday in St Thomas' Green, Haverfordwest, trade was slow in all departments, there being little demand for cattle and very few sheep for sale. Best beef sold at 6d per lb. Yearlings fetched from £7 to dE8 and two-year-olds from jEKJ to fll. Cows with calves met with a fairly good demand, the best realising from fl2 to £14. In the horse fair a good number of animals changed hands at fairly good prices. THE ASSIZES,—Mr Justice Lawrence, who will hold the Pembrokeshire and Haverfordwest Assizes next week, is expected to arrive in Haverfordwest by the express train to-morrow (Saturday) evening. He will attend the service at St. Mary's Church in state on Sunday morn- ing. For the purpose of providing an escort the local volunteers will parade in the Castle Square at 1(1.30 a.m, on Sunday morning and the Corpo- ration, we are imtormed, will also be present. ALLEGED THEFT OF AX ACCORDION.—At a special police court in the Shire Hall, Haverford- west, on Tuesday—before Mr T. Rule Owen— Thomas Jenkins, mason, St. Ishmaels, was charged with stealing an accordion valued at 14s, the property of Frank Frederick Hayes, at Skerry Back Farm, St. Ishmael's, on the 8thjinst. —After formal evidence had been given, prisoner was remanded till the Roose Petty Sessions to- morrow but was admitted to bail. ACCIDENT AT A PARTY.—At a Christmas party on Thursday evening week last, Master Cyril Oliver, youngest son of Mrs Oliver, of Gloucester Terrace, Haverfordwest, was firing a bon-hon when the tin from the explosion struck his eye. iearing that the eye had been badly injured the boy, who is only about nine years of age, was taken to Dr. Wilson, who found that cataract was forming over the eye, and that the injury was of a serious nature. It is feared that the eyesight will be permanently affected. WILL OF THE LATE REV. T. V. THOMAS, HAVERFORDWEST.—The Rev. Thomas Vaughan Thomas, of Clareston, Haverfordwest, rector of Freystrop, 1883—93, curate of Disserth, Radnor, 1863—73, who died on 22nd November last, left estate of the gross value of £7,7:29 19s 3d, with net personalty £ 6,256 5s 6d, and he having died intestate and a widower without leaving a child or parent, administration of his estate and effects have been granted to his brother, Mr Hogh Vaughan Vaughan, of Brecon, solicitor. In view of the discussion that has taken place in West Wales on the subject of the treatment of consumptive patients and the forthcoming founda- tion stone laying of the West Wa!es Sanatorium for Consumptives at Alltenewydd, a pamphlet issued at sixpence by Mr A. B. De Guerville and published by Hugh Rees, Limited, on The Crusade against phthisis is very interesting reading. The little book is a translation of the authors La Lutte contra, La Tubercolosis and in the preface the reason tor its publication is stated as follows :— There are many Sanatoria in England—a certain number of which are sup- posed to be exact copies, of Dr, Otto Waltbers Sanatorium, but hitherto these have not proved so successful as the Black Forest establishment. The reason, however, is not far to seek for many of them have been opened by physicians who have had little or no experience of the disease, untill having unfortunately contracted it, and being unable to cure themselves, they went to Dr. Walther's Sanatorium, whence, after a stay of from three to eight months, they returned home and started a sanatorium of their own but it is evident that men who have simply spent a short time at the Colonie as patients cannot have the experience of Dr. Otto Walt her, who, for more than twenty years, has been fighting the disease with such splendid results." PRETTY WEDDING NEAR HAVERFORDWEST. —A very pretty wedding has just taken place at Haycastle Church, the contracting parties being the Hev. J. Llanfair Davies, curate of Ystalyfera, and Miss Jennie Phillips, eldest surviving daugh- ter of Mr and Mrs W. Phillips, of Haycastle Cross, Pem. The officiating clergy were tne Revs. J. T. Griffiths, vicar of Brawdy-cuni- Hayscastle. Arthur Phillips, brother of the bride and J. Bowen, rector of St. Law- rence. Among the others present were the Revs. W. J. Rees, of Llanrhian, and Llew. Davies, of Kidwelly, cousin of the bridegroom. The service was fully choral, Mr W. A. Richards, Mns. Bac., of Cardiff, presiding at the organ. The bride, who was given away by her father, wore a pretty gown of white foile over silk, trimmed with chiffon and lace. She also wore a tulle veil over a coronet of orange blossom and carried;a shower bouquet, which, together with a curb bangle, were the gifts of the bride- groom. The bridesmaids were the Misses Mand Phillips, sister of the bride, Lizzie Davies, sister of the bridegroom, and Dolly, and May Phillips, nieces of the bride. Mr Tom Davies, of Lam- peter, brother of the bridegroom, acted as best man. After a reception at the house of the bride, the happy couple drove to Haverfordwest, en route for London, where the honeymoon will be spent. SLEEPING OUT.—At a special police court in the Shire Hall, Haverfordwest, on Wednesday, before the Mayor (Mr W. J. Jones), and Mr Joseph Thomas-James Phillips, of Prendergast, was charged with sleeping out that morning, Prisoner pleaded guilty, and said he had been lodging in Prospect Place till a week ago, since which he had been staying with his brother-in- Jaw in Prendergast. On the previous evening he met a friend, and knowing that he was too late to get into his lodgings which closed at 10 o'clock, he was staying on the Kilns.—P.C. A. Jones said that at 12.45 a.m. he found the prisoner asleep on the Kilns. When roused prisoner looked at him and said" I thought you was a—revivalist He said he had no money, and witness locked him up. There was a kiln lighted at the time, and another man was there with the prisoner, but was awake and ran away when ho saw witness. P.S. Parry said that he warned the prisoner for a similar offence only the week before last.—Supt. Francis said that the last time the prisoner was before the Court was 2h years ago, for an offence against the Game Laws.—The Mayor said the Bench were inclined to deal leniently with the I prisoner on this occasion on his promise not to offend similarly again.—Prisoner I won't do it again.—Prisoner was then discharged.

Messrs Ford & Co., (late George's "), the well- fcnown wine and spirit merchants and cigar importers and bonders, of Market Street, Haverfordwest, make o speciality of N.S.S. Whiskey, which is a Scotch "Whiskey of great purity and excellence, and can be safely recommended to those who enjov a. glass of oood whiskey of a mellow and enjoyable flavours, 5

St. Mary's Church, Haverfordwest. 2nd Sunday after Epiphany. January 15th. Holy Communion, 8 a.m. Matins, 11 a.m. Venite, Barribj Psalms, Goss, Foster Te Deum, Maunder; Benedictus, Maunder Hymns, 164, 275, 167. Evensong, 6 p.m. Psalms, Haver gal, Croft; Mag- nificat and Nunc Dimittis, Bunnctt; Hymns, 264, 514, 365. ASSIZE SUNDAY—Sermon will be preached by the Sheriff's Cha.plain at Morning Service.

TRINITY COLLEGE LOCAL EXAMINATION.—An examination in Theoretical knowledge of music, connected with the above, was held at St. Mary's school, Haverfordwest, on December 17th, 1904. The following candidates (all of them nupils of the Misses Davies, and Miss Moon, of Hill House College), were successful:—Junior Division. Alexina Edwards Preparatory Division.—■ Elizabeth M. Bowcn Evelyn May Canton Winifred Kate Canton Daisy Francis. TONIC SOLFA COLLEGE.—At a recent perodical examination of the above college (Haverfordwest centre), the following candidates were success- ful in the undermentioned stages Musical Com- position, stage I, Mr Evan Griffiths, Merlin's Hill, Mr Charles Rees, Dudwell Harmony Analysis, stage I, MrT. J. Mathias, Slade Lane Mr Evan Griffiths has been approved of by the executive council to become a member of the district board. We congratulate these men on their success, also praise is due to Mr Evan Jones, G.T.S.C.. of Haverfordwest, who coached them through the different rules of Composition and Harmony. HENT AUDITS IN HAVERFORDWEST.—On Saturday last Mr James Thomas (Messrs James Thomas & Son, Haverfordwest) held the rent audit of Sir Owen and Lady Sconrlield's Mote Estate at the Swan Hotel, Haverfordwest. Mr Thomas presided at the dinner which was after- wards held, at which 45 tenants sat down to an ¡ excellent repast. The healths of Sir Owen and Lady Scourtield, Mr James Thomas, and "the Host" (Mr E. Bowles) were heartily honoured and an enjoyable time was spent. On the same day Mr C. Mathias held his rent audit in ths sam-3 hotel, and afterwards entertained his tenants to dinner. SACRED CANTATA IN HAVERFORDWEST.— There was a large attendance in Hill Park Chapel, Haverfordwest, last evening when a capital pro- gramme was gone through. The first portion con- sisted of the Cantata Day and Night," in which the choir of 70—the chapel choir assisted by volunteers from other chapels in the town, had the valued assistance of Miss Lizzie Clement (soprano) Miss S. B. Davies, (contralto) Mr W. Protheroe, (tenor) and Mr Bowen Davies (bass), all of Llanelly. Mr Isaiah Reynolds was the conductor of the choir. The second portion of the programme consisted of solos &c hich were most excellentlly rendered by the artistes named. A hope was expressed that the entertainment should be repeated at an early date and we understand that this will be probably be done. TREAT TO THE INMATES OF THE HAVERFORD- WEST WORKHOUSE.—On Tuesday week, through the generosity of Miss Ada Thomas, of Quay Street, the inmates of the Haverfordwest Work- house were entertained to a beautiful tea, consist ingof cake &c, in the Dining Hall at the Work- house which had been made to look very bright and cheeiful for the occasion by the the Master aud Matron (Mr and Mrs Hall). Miss Thomas, who was most attentive to the wants of her guests, was assisted by the Master and Matron, and a number of willing helpers, amongst whom were the following:—Mrs Nicholson Jones, Mrs and Miss Bishop, Mrs and Misses Llewhellin (Quay Street), Mrs Phillips (Cheltenham House), Mrs l Morgans (Fishinarket Square), Mrs J. Rogers, Mrs Phillips (Lower Spring Gardens), Mrs Davies (Cleddau House), Miss Kate Green, Miss Lloyd (Barn-st.), Miss Thomas (New Bridge,) Miss Reid (Penbryn), and Miss Evans t Cleddau j House.) The sick inmates, who were unable to v leave their rooms, had tea in the sick wards. After tea an excellent entertainment, over which the Rev. E. Nicholson Jones presided, was given and the following took part — Mr Harry Bees (Springfield), Mr Willie White, Mr Isaiah Reynolds, the Misses Michael, Mr James Phillips (Commerce House), Miss Kate Green, and Miss Davies (Prendergast). At the conclusion a very hearty vote of thanks was aecorded to Miss Thomas, on the motion of Mr Hall. SUDDEN DEATH IN HAVERFORDWEST.—There was a large attendance on Monday afternoon at I Machpelah Cemetery, Haverfordwest, at the funeral of the remains of Mr Simon Noott, who ] died under tragic circumstances yesterday week. The funeral was conducted by the Rev. O. D. Campbell, M.A. at whose chapel deceased had been a regular attendant. Mr Noott, who was a tailor, retired to rest as usual at about a quarter past ten yesterday evening week. A little later he was found by his wife in an un- conscious condition, and whilst Mrs Noott was applying a restorative, her husband passed peace- fully away. Mr Noott had for some months suffered from a heart complaint, and had been re- ceiving medical attention. However, bis friends did not thiuk his indisposition to be of so serious a nature, and the suddenness with which the end came was a great shock to them. Mr Noott was a man of very quiet disposition and was highly re- spected by all with whom he was in any way con- nected. He leaves a widow and six children (all of whom are grown up), to mourn his loss. LAMBSTON PLOUGHING MATCH.—A meeting of the Committee for this event was held on Saturday last, at the Mariner's Hotel, Haverford- west, Mr J. Walters (Southwood) presiding, for the purpose of completing the arrangements. The schedule of competitions was drawn up, and it was decided to leave the detailed arraugements in the hands of the Hon. Sec. (Mr T. Ince Webb Bowen) and Mr Howells. February 9th is the date fixed I for the match, and should the weather be incle- ment, the proceedings will be adjourned until the first available Thursday. Through the kindness of Mr James John, the competitions will take place in his fields at Great Lambston. The pro- ceedings will commence at 10 o'clock in the morn- ing, and will conclude at three in the afternoon. All competitors must be on the field by 9.30. During the meeting the secretary referred to the assistance rendered the society by the president (Mr John Worthington). It was through Mr Worthington's generous aid that he (Mr Bowen) had been able to proceed. Mr Worthington's health was enthusiastically drunk, and great satisfaction was expressed at their president's kindness. After honouring the secretary in a similar way, the meeting concluded.

j H.-West Board of Guardians. A fortnightly meeting of this Board was held in the Board Room at the Workhouse on YVednes- dey, Mr T. Llewellin presiding. I The Master's report showed that there were in I the House 107 inmates, compared with 109 at the cortesponding period of last year. During the fortnight 85 vagrants had been relieved, compared with 48 at the corresponding period of last year. A long discussion took place with reference to an application from the Rev. Mr Jones, of Am- bleston, for a little girl as a servant. He mentioned that be had been to the House, and had seen a girl who would suit, and who was in the VIth standard at school. [t was proposed and seconded that the girl should be allowed to go to Ambleston, and it was stated that both she tand her mother, who are both in the House, were willing that this should be done. The resolution was opposed on the ground that the child, who is only just over 12 years of age, is too young for service. The girl, a bright little maiden, was called be- fore the Board, and, after seeing her, the general feeling was that she is too young to leave the House, and the resolution was withdrawn. There was another application from a gentle- man at Lochvane, who wished to adopt a girl from the House, about 11 years ot age, to accom- pany his own daughter, who is not strong, to school daily, a distance of about 11 miles. It was stated that there was no girl in the House that would suit. The Visiting Committee bad considered the question, referred to them by the Board, of the dietary to he provided for the children of the Workhouse Master, and made the following re- commendation :—" We recommend the following scale of dietary for the children of the Master of the Workhouse 7 pints of milk, IA lbs. of sugar, 21 eggs, 5i lbs. bread, J.E lb. butter, :I: lb. cocoa (one third for each child) average cost, 5s. Signed, T. Llewellin, S. J. Watts Williams, Geo. Davies and J. LI. Davies. The recommendation was formally adopted.

HUNTING APPOINTMENTS The Pembrokeshire Hounds will meet on Monday, January 16th, at Windy Hill on Wed- nesday, January 18th, at Login Bridge and on Friday, January 20th, atEgremont Bridge; each day at 10.45 a.m. The Carmarthenshire Hounds will meet on Tues- day, the 17th inst.,at Clyngwynne Cross Roads, and on Saturday, the 21st inst., at Travellers' Rest each day at 11 a.m. The Tivyside Foxhounds will meet on Monday, the 16th inst., at Blaenporth, and on Thursday, the 19th inst., atLIancych Gate each day at 10. 45. a.m.

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The Revival in Pembrokeshire. The outbreak of religions fervour has character- ized the end of the year 1904, and the opening of 1905 has spread to Pembrokeshire, and from all parts come reports showing that good work is be- ing done. In Haverfordwest the whole of the local free churches have joined in-promoting a week of prayer and meetings have been held in the various chapels and have befn very successful. At Nolton, Bethlehem, Dreenhill, and other I chapels in the district very promising meetings have taken place, and as has been the case in Glamorganshire it is said that it is a notable fact that young people and laymen have taken the lead in the matter. There was a large attendance at a United Free Church, prayer meeting which was held in Tabernacle chapel, Haverfordwest, on Sunday evening. At Haverfordwest on Wednesday evening the J Free Churches made a united effort, but, un- fortunately, the weather was most unpropitious, and only a comparatively small number of persons assembled in Castle Square for the open air ser vice. Several ot the local Non-conformist ministers were present, and gave short addresses, whilst a number of well-known hymns were heartily sung. Subsequently, those present marched in procession to Bethesda Chapel, singing such well known tunes as "Onward, Christian Soldiers on the way. A meeting of prayer and praise on the lines that have succeeded so well in Glamorganshire was afterwards held, and several converts were enrolled. In the Castle Square an open air meeting was afterwards held, at which Mr Metzger and Mr Ivor Jones, both of whom recently visited Pontypridd to hear Mr Evan Roberts, the evangelist, took a prominent part. A mission is being conducted at Milford this week by Capt. Stanley, in connection with the Church Army. It commenced on Saturday, and the attendance at the meetings held during the week have been good, whilst the results are des- cribed as having been gratifying. At Pembroke Dock an open-air meeting, started by Mr Hetbert John, was held on Sun- day evening in Meyrick Street, opposite Wesley Chapel, and addresses and testimonies were given by several persons. At Albion Squa.ie Congrega- tional Chapel during the evening service, Messrs T. Townley and G. Longyear, members of the church, addressed the congregation, enjoining the necessity for more frequent meetings for prayer, and of rendering greater assistance to the pastor. On the same evening a meeting was held at Bethany Baptist Chapel for testimonies and prayer, and meetings are being held there and at Wesley Chapel each evening during the week. At the Dockyard gate on Monday, dur- ing the dinner hour, and in the evening, meet- ings, which were addressed by Messrs Herbert John, Thomas Edwards, and other where held, considerable fervour being exhibited. At [Saundersfoot united meetings were con- ducted during last week. The local ministers have been supported by a united choir and some- times a number of young converts from an out lying chapel. At Friday night's meeting, held ill tlw llettlany C.M. Chapel, the Rev H. Rees appealed to members of the congregation to rise and confess Christ. One young lady in the gallery responded, and this was the commencement of much revival fervour, which lasted until about ten o'clock, five more persons signifying their resolve to become Christians. The young con- verts subsequently he'd a meeting in Post-office square, singing and praying until after eleven o'clock, and during that time five more converts were made, and entered boldly into the ring. The mission, which was to have been closed on Friday night, is being continued. Among the converts are some of the worst characters in the place. At Neyland the Free Churches are holding a week's united prayer. A contemporary says :—" The religious revival amongst Nonconformists in Wales has called forth some excellent advice from Welsh bishops to their clergy suggesting that they should call their parishioners together for intercessory prayer for the deepening of the spiritual life. In doing so the Bishop of Bangor urges that "the Church's rule ot daily matins and evensong should be ob- served, as far as practicable, within the churches," while the Bishop of St. David's speaks of the influence arising from the use of the Litany, and also" the rich treasures of Scriptural prayer con- tained in the services of the Church." The latter also gives a word of caution against methods, and advice as to the need of watchfulness against that abuse of feeling known as sensationalism, which is another weakness of our age closely re- lated to its deficiency of reverence." This advice is most opportune. We cannot help thinking that the quiet, steady work of the Church, year by year, will produce better rssults in the long run than the spasmodic efforts of even the most gifted individual."

Serious Loss of Life off Pem= brokeshire Coast. SEVERAL BODIES RECOVERED. Capt. Armstrong, of the steamship Dalegarth, on arrival at Penarth, laden with gas coal from Garston, reported to the authorities that when fourteen miles N.N.W. of the South Bishops he passed a large quantity of wreckage, a life-belt, and a lifebuoy, and shortly afterwards picked up a man, apparently alive, lying on a cabin door, belonging probably to a ship which had foundered; For a considerable time the Silvester method for restoring the apparently drowned was restored to, but without success, and the body was brought to Penarth, and was placed by the police in the mortuary. Printed on the top of the litebelt was "8.S. Carapanama," and on the lower part Iquitos," a port in Bolivia. It is probable,, therefore, that the vessel which has foundered was the line new steamer bearing that name which left Liverpool on Sunday for a port in South America. The theory that the man belonged to a ship that had been in collision received confirmation later in the week for several bodies have since been found on the Pembrokeshire coast. A corpse was discovered on Saturday at Pwllgwallad, near Fishguard, on Monday. Papers on the body found at Pwllgwallad tend to show that the deceased was the captain of the Carapanama, whilst a box containing a sextant, which has been picked up, bears the name of the s.s. Planet Mars, of the Leyland Shipping Company. Mr H. J. E. Price (coroner) held an inquest on Monday at Dinas, on the body washed ashore at Pwllgwallad. It was apparently that ot Captain David Whelan, of the Carapanama. Deceased was a man five feet one inch in height, with thick brown hair and moustache. He wore a blue serge suit and Cardigan jacket, and had a life belt, white with blue stripes. He was about 50 years of age. His silver watch attached to a gold albert, had stopped at 11.18. Among the papers in his pockets was one inscribed with the name of the steamer Carapanama, and also a receipt from J. Brice and Sons, Liverpool, for goods delivered on board the Carapanama at Wall Dock, Liverpool namely, one chronmeter and one chart, and paid for by Captain Whelan. The body had evidently been in the water two days. A verdict of Found drowned was returned. On the beach near the body was also picked up a bnndle of navigation papers tied to a box con- taining a sextant. Inside the lid of the box was written. "576, T. P. Barlow, s.s. Planet Mars.' As stated above,it was believed these discoveries pointed to the occurrence of a collision off the Bishops with loss of all hands. Another body, supposed to be that of the second mate of the s.s. Carapanama, was washed ashore at Newport, Pem., on Tuesday. The sons and wife of Captain Whelan have identi- fied that at Pwllgwallad aa that of tather and husband. THE MYSTERY SOLVED. The evidence given at the inquests on some of; the bodies on Wednesday seemed to solve the mystery, and there is little doubt that the Cara- panama, of Iquitos, which was a new vessel only launched on November 10th last, struck some of the Bishops Rocks and foundered, and that none of twelve hands were saved. The inquests on Wednesday were on the bodies of the two men. one found at Trevasser, Llan- wnnda, and Newport. The body at Newport was identified by deceased's brother as Arthur Oliphant, mate of the vessels. On his clothes' were found £38 in gold, and a bundle of papers relating to previous vessels he had berthed in. Capt. D. Whelan was identified ou Tuesday by his wife and son-in-law, who had the remains removed trom Pwllgwa.llad, Dinas Cross, on Wednesday, for interment at Liverpool. The captain's son explained that the sextant marked "s.s. Planet Mars," and picked up on the beach near the body, was purchased from an officer of the Planet Mars. This tended to show that the latter vessel was not connected with the fate of the Carapanama, as was feared. It was further explained that the Carapanama had a mean draught ot only feet, fiat bottomed, and was built in November last for trade on the coast and river. The body picked up at Trevasser is that of the engineer, Mr Robinson. Several of tha inhabitants at Newport and Dinas saw strange lights in the bay late on Fri- day night last, and the deduction is that the vessel's boat with the cautain and several officers on board, was drifting, and that during the gale it was overturned close towards snore, which would account for the finding of the sextant and papers on the beach near the body of Captain Whelan. It is unlikely a bundle of heavy metal and paper would float so great a distance as 2u miles from the Bishops to Pwllgwaglad. Another body was observed by the Newport coastguard on Tuesday moruing drifting towards Cardigan Head. A seaman's chest and some wreckage were also I picked up 011 the Newport beach.

Bishop of St. David's in Pem- ¡ brokeshire.. RE-OPENING OF HERBRANDSTON ] ICHURCH. Yesterday the Bishop of St. David's re-opened the Church at Herbrandston, Milford Haven, which has been undergoing restoration. A new roof has been put on the nave and tower, six new windows have re-placed the old frames, and a new gable has been added. A handsome carved oak lectern has been placed in the Church, presented to the Church," says an inscription on the front, by Antony V. W. Stokes and Vaughan A. P. Stokes, in loving memory of their dear departed father, the late Antony W. J. Stokes, of St. Botolph's." A carved oak pulpit will, in due course, be added, so as to be in keeping. Mr Fred WitcomLe has been the architect for the work of restoration, and the contractor Mr Win. Roberts, of Haverfordwest, while Mr Havard, of Haver- fordwest, has done the stone work. T e Bishop was accompanied by Archdeacon Williams, of St. David's Rev. T. G. Marshall, rural dean Rev. W. Beach Thomas, rector of Herbrandston, and Rev. R. Jacketts, of St. Ishmael's. His lordship, after dedicatory prayers, preached from St. Matthew, eleventh verse, and second chapter. At the end of his sermon he said that day had been looked forward to by their late rector, who, was sure, was still remembered there with gratitude and affection and by their pre- sent rector, who came there largely to do the work of restoring the church. He thought they would all agree with him that the work had been done earefnlly and reverently. In a brief allusion to the revival, the Bishop said it was bringing home to the hearts of the people of Wales the deep need personally and as a Church—the need of all-to realise the plain teaching of God's word, the need of Christ. They must all be taught—whether clever or not—to know Him, and they could only know Him as they were taught of His Spirit.

ST. ISHMAEL'S. A large seal was taken on Tuesday afternoon near the Castle Light House by Mr Aggett. CHRISTMAS GIFTS.—A large quantity of beef, was given by Mrs Davies and Miss R. E. Davies, Trewarren, to the aged in the parish Mrs Bowen; The Castle, gave each aged person half-a-crown r Miss Francis Davies, Tregenna, also gave lie- usual gifts to the poor. Tea, in quantities of half a-pound, as well as money, was also given by another friend of the poor and aged. With their usual generosity Mrs Davies, Tre- warren, and friends gave some very useful prizes to the scholars attending the Sunday School, and also provided a loaded Christmas tree for the day school as well as the Sunday school scholars. Very good songs were sung by the children, under the careful leadership of Mr Wheeler. The Sun- day School is most loyally superintended and taught by Mrs Davies and Miss R. E. Davies. The Vicar, after thanking the friends who had so kindly provided the prizes and toys, and given the children such pleasure, gave an address on Self Help." He very forcibly pointed out that very few young men and young women from the surrounding parishes made any effort to qualify themselves for the many professions and appoint- ments that were open to them. It was application and perseverance, said the. Vïcar, were required and the best appointments and the highest positions in every profession alike were open, without distinction, to the boys or girls who determinately qualified for them.

Honour to a Pembrokeshire Pastor. PRESENTATION TO THE REV. LEWIS JAMES. In connection with the Pembrokeshire and Cardiganshire District of the South Wales English Congregational Union, the quarterly meetings were held at Pembroke Dock last week Mr R. Cole C.C. (Milford Haven) presiding. On the evening of the first day of the meetings, sermons were preached by the Revs. S. A. Evans, of St. Florence, and A. J. Grieve, M.A.,B.D., of London. At the conference or the morning of the second day, votes of sympathy were passed with the Rev. Evan Evans, of Cardigan, and the family of the late Mr J. M. Griffiths, of Penally Court. Discussion ensued on the new constitu- tion of the Congregational Union, also on the Total Abstinence Society, and Mr F. Craven, J.P., gave an account of his stewardship as a director of the London Missionary Society. The Rev. S. A. Evans was nominated for membership and the Rev. J. E. Griffiths presented the treasurer's account for the year. Some dis- satisfaction was expressed at the renewed post- ponement of matters connected with lay preach- ing and Sanday school work in the district. The next meeting was fixed for Haverfordwest, the Rev. W. A. Edwards to be the special preacher. In the afternoon the Rev. W. Powell (Ney- land) preached on "The Place of Christ in History," and the sermon was followed by the most interesting event of the meetings, viz., the presentation of an address, together with a pair of gold framed spectacles and some books, to the Rev. Lewis James, of Brynbank. The address referred to Mr James's service (45 years) in the ministry and as secrlRry (24 years) of the association and to his eminent public services, especially in the cause of education. The Rev. W. A. Edwards, as senior minister of the association, made the presentation, and many of the other members joined in this tribute of affec- tionate appreciation, to which Mr James made a happy and touching reply. At the evening meet- ing, \Vhich was well.attended, the Rev. R. J. Williams, Narberth, spoke on "The Holy Spirit: His work and the conditions of His coming," and the Rev. E. Nicholson Jones (Haverfordwest) on "A more intimate knowledge of God's Word." The latter gentleman criticised university train- ing and the work of the higher criticism.

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES AND DEATHS. BIRTHS. On the 7th inst., at Hamilton Honse, Clynder- wen, the wife of W. F. Harries, of a son MARRIAGES. At the Cathedral, Waterford, on January 2nd, by the Dean (Rev. J. M. Hackett), Harry' yonngest son of Mr H, Richardson, (late Sergeant Major Pembrokeshire Artillery Militia), to May, only daughter of Mr Charles Milwaid Gifford, sub.-editor, Waterford Ne.vs. On the 31st ult. at Burton Church, by the Rev. Lucas Stubbs, Thomas Oliver, eldest son of Ben, jamin Beynon, Saint Clears, to Miriam, second daughter of William Jenkins, Guildford, Burton. DEATHS. On the 5th inst., at Dark Street, Haverford- west, Mr Simon Noott, tailor, aged 65. On the 5th inst., at Freystrop Farm, Elizabeth, wife of Thomas Reid, aged 48 years. On the 6th inst., at Upper Lodge, Castle Hall, ) Milford Haven, Leslie Clive, youngest son of Alfred and Alice James, aged 8 months. On the 10th inst., at 10, Edward-Street, Swansea, Emily Cardew, the beloved wife of John James, compositor, formerly of this town, and youngest daughter of the late Mr John Car- dew, excise officer, St. Ives, Cornwall, aged 64 years. On the 28th nit., at Freystrop, James, eldest son of Mr Michael Kelly, aged 14 years. Deeply regretted.

LOCAL POLICE COURTS. I HA V E R FORD WEST.—Monday. ] Before Mr Joseph Thomas (in the chair) and Mr L. Roberts. DIU'N'KENN'ESS IN HAVERFORDWEST. Joseph Kelly, a labourer, was brought up in custody ch;Hgwl with being drunk and disorderly in Quay Street, Haverfordwest, on Saturday even- ing. & Prisoner said he remembered nothing about it. P.C. James said that at about 8.30 o'clock on Saturday evening the prisoner was in Quay Street drunk, shouting and swearing. His language was very bad and in consequence of his conduct any his drunken condition he took him into custody Prisoner resisted violently, but with the assistance of another constable witness took him to the lock- up. I In reply to tne Bench prisoner said he was not accustomed to the use of bad language and-could not understand why he did so on this occasion. He said he was working on the new railway and had a good job A-. 13s 7d was found in his possession when arrested he could not have had much to drink. In fact he bad only had five pints of beer. He asked the Hench to deal leniently with him. Supt. Francis said that nothing was known to the police about the man. The costs, including four meals at öd each, were 5s 6d. Fined 7s, including costs, which prisoner paid out of thejmoney foundjin his possession, apparently very grateful at finding himself with a balance ett in hand. Annie Richards, 7, Quay Street, Haverfordwest, was summoned for being drunk and disorderly in Quay Street, on January 2nd. A letter was read from the defendant, who did not appear, saying that she was very sorry that she had been so simple and so far forgot herself as to accept a glass of beer, as a New Year's present, which was given to her close to her own home. She had not had any drink previously for two years and asked the Bench to deal leniently with her and allow her time in which to pay any fine they m;ght inflict. P.S. Parry said that on the day in question he found the defendant very drunk and disorderly in the neighbourhood of her own home. She was not using bad language but was shouting, screaming and quarrelling with her daughter. Seeing her condition he took her home, and put her in the house and her daughter then locked her in. In reply to a question from the Bench, Supt. Francis said defendant was last convicted in Feb. 1902. Magistrates' Clerk'(Mr R. T. P. Williams); That is only a month short of two years ago, your wor- ships. Supt. Francis: Did she sayjin herTetter that she has been convicted eight times since r1897 ? (Laughter). Clerk No, she did not say that. The Chairman said he knew, from personal ex- perience, that the woman had been keeping very quiet for a long time. Fined 5s, including costs. Charles John Ernes, of Castle Back, was sum- moned for being drunk and disorderly in Castle Back on January 2nd. Defendant did not appear, and, in reply to a question from the Bench, P.C. Thomas said that Ernes was an ex-soldier and a waster," who was living with his mother-in-law. He bad evidently got hold of a bit of pension money on the day in question, and bad got over the mark. After being sworn P.C. Thomas said that at about 3.40 p.m. on the day in question, in consequence of a com- plaint received at the Police Station, he went to Castle Back, and found a crowd of women assem- bled oitside the bouse of the defendant's motheid in-law. Seeing him coming^one of the women sa Here's the policeman and defendant then made use of some filthy language' Emeswas then standing outside the house, but went inside. Wit- ness told him to be careful what he said, or they would get him something to wash his mouth out." A letter was read from the defendant, which Supt. Francis said had been handed to him by Emes' mother-in law, in which he said he pleaded guilty to the charge. Fdr what he said hs was very sorry, for he lost his temper. He had, how- ever received great provocation. He asked the Bench to deal leniently with him. Supt. Francis added that the mother-in-law had told him that the defendant had gone to Cardiff. Dsfendant was a man who had served in the army, and had a pension. He knew him as a steward or manager of a canteen at one of the Haven Forts, where he hurt his hand through the bursting of a bottle. He had not given any trouble to the police before. Defendant was fined 5s, and 8s 6d costs, or 14 days' imprisonment, and allowed seven days in which to pay. LICENSING APPLICATION. This being the quarterly licensing day the ques- tion of the license of the Stonemason's Arms, Haverfordwest, which was temporarily transferred to — Edwards at the last sitting of the court, on the previous Monday, came up for consiperition. It was explained that, owing to the alteration in the dates of the sittings of the court, that sessions being held within a week of the last one and the next one not occurring for three weaks, the applicant had not been able to give the requisite 14 days' notice of his intention to apply for a permanent transfer. It was accordingly decided, in order to give the applicant an opportunity to do so, to ad- journ the Licensing Sessions till January 30th, aud to extend the temporary transfer till that date.

The Alleged House-breaking at Keyston. At a special sitting of the Roose Magistrates on Saturday at the Shire Hall, Haverfordwest—before Mr Joseph Thomas (in the chair), Mr L. Samson and Mr J. T. Fisher—Maurice Whelton, of Port- ■ field, was charged on remand in custody with breaking into the house of Wm. Thomas, of Key- ston Hill and stealing a quantity of potatoes, a pair of; cord breeches, and a jacket. Prisoner, who pleaded not guilty, was represented by Mr W. J. Jones.-Prosecntor repeated the evidence he gave at the last sitting of the Court and in cross-exami nation admitted that at one o'clock the prisoner was drinking at the Hill Arms. He might have been under the influence of drink, though he could walk all right. He had since heard that Whelton lost his pony and cart that day, which fact, no doubt, pointed to prisoner being the worse for drink. James Williams, of Keyston Hill, said he saw the donkey and cart with no one in charge beyond William Thomas's house. At Thomas's house he saw a man in a stooping attitude near Thomas's window. Lewis Jones, a lad employed with Mr Roberts, of Keyston, also spoke to meeting a donkey and cart without any driver on the road. In the cart he noticed an old cord trou&ers. At Wm. Thomas's house he saw a man standing near the window, dressed in a dark jacket, cap, and leggings. On returning home about five o'clock be saw a man coming towards him, and afterwards get on to the hedge and lie down. A young woman named Martha Jane Edwards, was the next witness. She said that on the day in question prisoner came to their house, the Hill Arms. He had the donkey and cart with him which be left ontside while he called for a pint of beer. She ^ave him an old cord trousers and an old black shirt, and be left the house about half- past one. Mr Thomas called while Maurice Whelton was in the house. In answer to the bench witness said the old cord trousers and shirt were fit for nothing but rags and she had heen accustomed to give Whelton rags. P.S. Parry said he measured the broken window, which was 18 inches by 20. He subsequently arrested prisoner in a neighbour's house at Port- field. In answer to the charge prisoner said I don't know anything about it. I had one pint of beer at Mrs Laugharne's house at Pelcomb Bridge, two pints of beer at Pelcomb Cross, and six or seven pints of beer at the Hill Arms, and I was so drunk that they would not give me any more. That is all I can remember. I remember sleeping somewhere, I don't know more than the dead. I fonnd myself at Keyston this morning at seven. lost my cart and could not find it anywhere. I arrived home at 11 o'clock." Prisoner, added wit- ness, was dressed as he was this morning only he had leggings on at that time. Prisoner was committed for trial at the next Assizes, bail was refused.

ALL THE WORLD DANCING. Everything seemed to dance before my eyes, in a strange, bewildering fashion That sounds very much like one of the admiring phrases in which people are wont to describe some of the beauties of the pantomime at Drury Lane, or the brilliant, dazzling effects of the ballet, at the Empire or the Alhambra. But it really was not any such ourbnrst of admiration or of pleasure. It is a sentence from a letter daWl September 6th, 1904, at Hawarden, where1, of England's cherished sons. The Gra £ > Old Man, as he i§ still affectionately spoke lived and died. The writer of it isayourig Vomcn, Miss Allen Williams, who lives at "The Cottage, "and is a native, of Shrewsbury. In-that sentence she described one phase ot her feelings as they were three years ago when she was the victim of acute indigestion. She goes on to describe how she lost all desire for food, and became weak, pale, and thin, until she was little more than a shadow. Other symptoms, she says, were a constant pain at the bilck, just between the shoulders, and a tight oppressed feeling in the chest, as if a great weight were pressing on my heart. Then I suffered terribly from wind, and most violent and frequent headaches, so severe at times that I could not see. It was at this stage of the trouble that every- thing seemed to dance before her. For months she tried many so-called remedies and used doctors' prescriptions without benefit. Then, on a friend's advice, she tried Mother Seigel's Syrup, and was astonished at the relief it gave her, even from the first doses. All her pains disappear- ed, her appetite returned, the dizziness passed away, and now she is as well as ever she was in her life." No more illusions about dancing .'1 —any dancing she sees now is the real thing." i

NEYLAND. EXCHANGE OF PULPITs.-Several of the local Free Church ministers exchanged pulpits last ] Sunday. The Hav. D. Lewis, of Honeyborough, t preached in the Zion Presbyterian Church, the ] [lev. B. Powell at Little Honeyborough, and the 1 Rev. 13. Powell Morris in the Congregational i Church. j TKJIPKRAXCE UNION.—In connection with the Great Western Railway Temperance Union a public meeting was held in the Zion chapel | schoolroom on Sunday night, when there vas a crowded audience. The chair was taken by the presideut of the Union, Mr Morgan, and recita- tions were given by Mr Simpson, Miss Wreford, and Mi.ss Mason, a solo was contributed by Mr John Grifliths, and an address given by Mr F. J. I Wait, general secretary of the Groat Western Temperance Union.

Interesting Presentation in recog- nition of long service. There was a large and representative gathering at the South Wales Hotel, Neyland, on Thursday evening last, for the purpose of making a presenta- tion to Captain Enoch Davies, who has just retired after 40 years' sel vice as Captain of one of the Waterford boats. Capt. Sharp presided over the gatheiing and Mr John Christian, the local agent for the Midland Railway, who hnd acted as hou- secretary, read letters regretting absence from the Marques of Waterford, Mr J. Dunster, of the Great Western Railway, London Mr Henry Ilore, of the S.S. Inniscarra, and from Mr W. E. Drake. Mr Dunster asked Mr Christian to assure Capt. Davies that he was sorry he should not have the opport- unity of testifying, on behalf of the Company, our appreciation of his long and faithful service, of the credit due to him for working so many years free from any serious accident, and to express a hope that he may long enjoy, in health and strength, the rest and pension he has so well earned." Capt. Sharp testitied, on behalf of the Company to their high appreciation of the long and meritious service of Capt. Davies, who crossed daily a most dangerous channel for a period of 40 years without having an accident of a serious nature. In fact, if the boats had been insured (which they were not), not a single accident had occurred for which the Company could have claimed one farthing from the under-writers. He had great pleasure in handing to Capt. Davies an illuminated address, to which 180 people had subscribed and a purse of gold. Capt. Pearn, an old colleague of Capt. Davies, said he had known the latter for about 50 years. He believed it was partly owing to his persuasio n that he decided to join the service, and be hoped he bad never regretted it. They bad been ship- mates ani had had many stormy passages together. The retirement of Capt. Davies he characterised as the removal of an old landmark from the service. Capt. Davies had made way for younger men who, be was sure, would do their utmost to maintain the good name which it had so fortunately held in the past.. He congratulated the service on its present superintendency and management, which had for its primary object the prosperity of the line and the well being of all connected with it. It was not always so. There was a time when the manage- ment was not run on such favourable lines as at present, but he was glad that that had now passed away. Re\. Father McLoughlin, referred to the admir- able way in which Capt. Davies had done his work, and said he was glad that in a great business enterprise such as the Great Western Railway, they had estimated the man at his true value and appreciated his many qualities. He mentioned that Capt. May. of Llanelly, had said that Capt. Davies was the finest captain who bad ever stood on a ship's deck. The address was as follows Presented to Enoch Davies, on his retirement from the Great We tern Railway Company, he having held the position of commander in their New Milford and Waterford service steamers for a period of 40 years. During this time he has never lost al passenger, and his gentlemanly conduct and courteous manner, combined with his exceptional abilities as a skilled navigator, have earned for him the affection and esteem of all with whom he ihas come in contact. CAPTAIN SHARP (Chairman of the Committee), W. E. DRAKE (Vice-chairman), J. CHRISTIAN T. DAVIES j Secretaries. ALFRED MILLS, In responding Capt. Davies said the address would always be looked upon as one of his most precious possessions During his 40 years' service in the Company he had been associated with a great number of people, and they could quite understand with what feelings of regret the old connections were severed. Since he had joined the Company be had served under four superintendents, who were all well-known to many of his friends pre- sent and he must say that at no period had there more harmony aud good will shown towards M^taff than during the present superintendency. He very much regretted that Mr Dunster, the popular maribe superintendent of the Company, was not present, and in his absence he must say that he felt very grateful for his many kindnesses, and also for the kindness and consideration shown him by his worthy assistant, Captain Sharp. The Great Western Railway Company, and especially the Marine Department, had his heartiest wishes for their success in the future. The meeting then resolved itself into a smoker and an interesting programme was gone through. The Royal toast was proposed by Capt. Sharp; Capt. Davies submitted that of the Presentation committee," coupling with it the names of the chair- man, the hon. sees. and the treasurers, to which Mr Christian, Mr A. Miles and Mr T. Davies, (Waterford) responded. Prosperity to Neyland was proposed by Mr J. Griffiths, and responded to in a very humor- ous speech by Mr Fred Hitcbings. Capt. Ernest Davies followed with the toast of "The Great West- ern Railway Company," and alluded to the fair play given by the Company to their servants. To emulate his father, he said, would always be his aim, Mr Gray, traffic manager at New Milford, responded and referred to the great strides the Company had made during the last few years. The toast of the visitors, singers and accompanist, was proposed by Mr J. H. Coram, and responded to by Mr McEvoy, whose father it transpired had been the first to land live stock at Neyland. Before the erection of the pontoon the cattle had to be jumped into the river and towed to the shore. Someone had said that that the navi- gation of the Waterford river was a very difficult thing. It was a very beautiful river, though it needed some of its corners knocked off. That they were not I knocked off was due to some old fossils called harbour masters who, like the House of Lords, were self- elected. The following musical programme was gone through :—Overture, Mr G. A. Hollis; song, Good company," Mr J. Davies; song, All the girls are lovely," Mr J. GriQiths song, Rocked in the cradle of the deep," Mr Sid Rowlands duet, I- Albion," Messrs J. Hier and J. Davies; gramaphone selections Mr W. Sandalls; song, "Death of Nelson," Mr J. Hier; parody," Poor old Jeff," Mr Browning: duet, Larboard watch," Messrs S. Rowlands and T. E. Mason song, I will take you home again, Kath- leen," Rev. Father McLoughlin (encored and res- ponded to with Barny take me home again; ") song The Englishman," Mr Tom Rowlands song, The shake of the hand," Mr J. H. Coram song, For ayei" Mr J. Davies. A vote of thanks having been passed to the Chair- man, the proceedings were brought to a close with the singing of the National Anthem.

ANCHORED AT LAST. Words by Mr TV. G. Williams and Mr T. Browning Sung by Mr F. Browning to the tune of Good old Jeff." Full forty years ago to-day The Skipper took his stand Upon the Western's deck so gay To sail for Paddy's land. This forty years his ship he's steered Through gales both wild and grand, And now in port he's safely moored, He thinks its time Burnand, CHORUS-Should steer his good ship o'er the deep Upon the surging tides. We hope his life may happy keep While he at achor rides. The Paddies sure they want to know Why the Skipper does not come To the land where Irish Praties grow, Be dad they're looking s-lum. And when we say he's taking rest, Across the rolling wave They shout Arrah its glad we are He's liilth and stringth to la.ve. CHORUS-His good ship sailing o'er ihe deep Upon the surging tides. We hope his life may happy keep While he at anchor rides. The night winds howled, he walked his bridge, The seas rolled topmast high. The Smalls are passed, a distant light, St. Ann's looms in the sky. Mid snow and hail and blizzard stern He steered through with a will. Now hail the Skipper's safe return To rest on Neyland hill. CHORUS—And while his good ship sails life's seas. May no distressing tides Bear down on him to mar his peace While he at anchor rides. So one cheer more, and cheer again, And give it with a will, To Captain Davies, stout and gay, To him may come no ill. And may his days all sunshine be, I And from all care quite clear. We'll drink his health right merrily, And wish him all good cheer. I CnORUS--And while his good ship salls life's sea May no destroying worms Get in his garden, spoil his plants, And fill his spuds with germs. Copyright.

HOLLOWAY S PILLS are admirably adapted for curing diseases incidental to females. At different periods of life women are subject to com- plaints which require a peculiar medicine and it is now an indisputable fact that there is nothing so suitable for complaints of this nature as Hollow ay's Pills. For all the debilitating dis- orders incidental to the sex, and in very con- tingency perilous to the life aud health of women —youthful or aged, married or single—they are a safe and reliable remedy. Their purifying j1 qualities render them invaluable to females of all ages. They are searching and cleansing, yet in- vigorating a few doses will speedily remove irregularities in the system, and thereby establish t alth on a sound and firm basis.

ÍI MILFORD. PERSONAL.—We are very sony to state that Mr Cecil Davies, youngest son of Mr J. Lt. Davies I.P., Cleddau Villa, Hakin, is confined to his Dedroom with a. serious illness. Mr Davies has jcen tor several years in London and his present IIness compelled him to return home. The many friends of Mr Davies earnestly hope that he will .oon be restored to his usual health again. SUCCESSFUL TRAWLERS.—Yesterday two trawlers arrived in port with good catches of fish md although the individual amounts realized do act establish a record, it is rarely that two vessels xrriving on the same day dispose of their catches so svell. The "Rosa," the newest acquisation to the fleet of Messrs Morley, Sellick and Price, re- turned from her hrsttripand her cargo sold for £-108, whilst that of tile" Victoria" (Mr James Thomas) realized £448. THE GALE. — lhe ferocity of the recent gale was keenly felt at Milford but happily no damage of any consequence is reported. The shipping seems to huve escaped very well, not a single mishap having been recorded. With the sxceptiori of blowing down some telegraph wires, the gale did not leave any serious effect. The harbour was full of small craft seeking shelter, and several of the fishing fleet were delayed. FREE CJTURCH COUNCIL.—The meetings held during last week at all the Nonconformists places of worship proved a great success. Each service was well aitended. The order of services was as follows — Monday, North Road Baptist Tues- day, Tabernacle Chapel; Wednesday, Wesleyan Chanel Thursday, Rehoboth Chapef and Fri- day, Hakin Point Wesleyan. A week of special revival meetings has been decided on for this week. INTKRESTING WEDDING.—At Christ Church Cathedral, AVaterford, a very pretty wedding was solemnized on Monday week, the contracting parties being Miss May Gilford, of 40, Lady Lane, Waterford, and Mr Harry Richardson, youngest son of ex-Sergt. Major Richardson, of Watertoo Road, Hakin. The young couple have the best of a large circle of friends in their mar- ried sphere, atid the large number of wedding gifts, testify that their friends are numerous in- deed. The honeymoon was spent at Cardiff, after which they returned to Waterford. ACCIDENT TO A TRAWLER IN THE DOCKS.—On Tuesday morning in Milford Docks the Tantallon Castle, one of the local fleet of steam fishing trawlers, was observed to be submerged up to the bulwarks on the port side. The vessel was moor- ed in a somewhat shallow part of the dock after landing her cargo on Monday, and had taken in coal preparatory for the next trip. Someone bad neglected to close one of the sea valves. Pump- ing operations were in progress throughout the day. It was fortunate that she had not been m'-ored in a deeper part of the dock. FOOTBALL.—The Robins beat their old oppo' nents.—The local football Derby-the match be- tween Milfoid and Pembroke Dock football teams —was played at Milford on Saturday. The Docks players, with the sun at their backs, scored early. John equalised from a penalty. The homesters then took the lead, but only for a few minutes, the visitors scoring, and it was level- pegging at half-time. During the sacond half the United pressed incessantly, but could not get through. Eventually Walters scored a clever goal, which was disallowed. The game was given np as a draw, when Walters pulled it out of the fire just on time. Final score Milford 3 goals, Pembroke Dock, 2 goals. MERITORIOUS CONDUCT—His Majesty The King has notified, through the District Paymaster, Woolwich, that His Majesty has been pleased to approve of the grant to Mr Richardson (late Regi. mental Sergeant Major Pembroke Artillery) of an annuity of £10, together with a silver Medal, as a reward for long and highly Meritorious service. Mr Richardson served in the Army for 36 years, 11^ of which was as Regimental Sergeant Major in the County Militia. MALE YOICE PARTY.—It is pleasing to note that the party combine well together ai.d seem to be making rapid progress. In parties of this description it is necessary that they should have the support and patronage of the public, to assist in meeting the continual expense which the party are called upon to incur. To meet the current expenses they have decided to give a social and dance at the National School, on Monday, Jan- uary 23rd, when it is hoped the public will show their appreciation of the services of the choir, in a. substantial way, It seems that the services of the choir were appreciated in their Carol singing, and great praise is due to Mr Aston W. Cole, the talented conductor, for his untiring efforts to raise the choir to a standard of perfection. CHRISTMAS TEA AND SOCIAL.— The annual tea and social in connection with the Fisheries Institute took place in the well-appointed rooms of. the Royal National Mission to Deep Sea Fishermen on Friday last. In the afternoon the premises were besieged by a large number of fisher. men's children, and the room being limited, it was impossible to deal with them all, and some had to be disappointed. The rooms had been beauti- fully decorated, and there was a splendidly arranged Christmas fTiee. During the after- noon the children were also entertained the Rev. F. Parsons and Mrs Parsons assisting. Recitations, songs, etc., were given by the chil- dren who had been very well prepared by Mrs Smith and her helpers. Tea was provided at 4.30, about 130 sitting down, together with 30 of their parents. In the evening an adults' social took place. An excellent programme was arranged and was well carried out under the presidency of the Hon. Superintendent, Miss Cooper, who is to be congratulated upon the success of the day. About 130 partook of a sumptuous coffee supper. When the time of departure arrived there was a general agreement as to the enjoyment derived from the social. The catering was in the capable bands of the Institute Staff, under Mr G. J. Brickwood, assisted by Mrs Dayes, Mrs Hyatt, Miss Marriot, Miss Halbrow and others. The following is the programme :—Selections, Children duett, Messrs Adams and Scott solo, Miss Dunlop S'nitb recitation, Miss n. Mathias solo, Mr Scott; violin solo, Miss Swainson solo, Mr Adams duet, Misses Collins; solo, Mr R. Hancock; solo, Mr Jones sol», Miss Dunlop Smith solo, Mr Robert Hancock. Miss Ensor most efficiently presided at the piano.

HUBBFRSTON. A correspondent writes We are still with- out our scavengers, Our roadsides are ankle-deep in mud. Our ornamental pond is still the re- ceptacle of dead cats and dogs and has not yet been drained. We would gladly spare a. cartload of our village filth daily to manure the gardens of our sanitary inspector and road surveyor. But first it should be disinfected. We have much sickness and we attribute it entirely to the un- sanitary condition of our village. We are only working men, so what does it matter ?

TENBY. The entries for Tenby Races, which closed on Tuesday, number 91. Mr Handle Main waring, the Unionist candi- date for the Pembroke Boroughs, has very kindly consented to be a patron of the Poultry Show, and has expressed himself honoured in having been asked by the committee to become so. Among the visitors at Tenby for the Hunt Week are Sir Charles Philipps, Bart, of Picton Castle, and party, and Lady De Rutzen and Miss Gwendoline De Rutzen. f THE HUNT FESTIVITIES. Tenby Hunt festivities were opened on Mon- day evening by a theatrical performance at the Royal Assembly Rooms, wheu the farce "Jane was performed, under tbe stage management of Mr Leonard Graves. A large and fashionable audi- ence attended. The characters were sustained by Mr L. Graves, Mr A. E. Forbes, Mr L. Mathias Thomas, Mr W. Bryant, Master R. Lock, Mrs Sparrow, Miss De Burgh and Miss Tuck. A sketch, "The Third Time," preceded the farce, the characters being sustained by Miss Bancroft, and Mr Arthur Burne. MEET OF THE HOUNDS. The meet of the hounds at Norchard Gate, which is within easy distance of Tenby, was largely attended on Tuesday, the weather being beauti- fully fine. Reynard was found in Bubbieton covert, and getting away, crossed the Ridgeway, on past Palmer's Lake to Corswell and Tarr. Crossing the Ritec, under Carswell, the fox breasted the hill towards Ivy Tower. By this time there were several "beDowstomend," and Reynard was increasing his distance in front. Cam Rock was next left behind, and later Wed- lock Farm and Gumfreston. Skirting the bottom of the hill over the rough ground of Ashridge, the fox crossed the railway on to Knightston, and a splendid view was obtained of the run here, hounds and horsemen passing close to the stand on the race course, going to the direction of Saundersfoot. The run was very fast throughout, and the hounds were well in front of the horse- men all the way. The annual fancy dress ball was held on Wed- nesday evening and was a great success, over 150 guests being present.

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