Following a tragedy on the White Back sandbank on Tenby’s South Beach, Tenby Town Council considered whether it would be possible to prevent bathers entering the sea during periods of threatened danger, the town clerk, Mr. Wynne Samuel said. He was giving evidence at the inquest on the 17-year-old who was drowned.

In an effort to combat vandalism during the hours of darkness, Tenby Borough Council were to consider all-night street lighting in certain parts of the town during the holiday season.

Whitland carnival queen was Miss Janet Dunford and her attendants were Menna Blethyn and Shirley James.

Judging by the number of entries at the Bank Holiday gymkhana at St.?Florence, pony riding must be one of the most popular sports with youngsters of Pembrokeshire. There were ponies everywhere, both in and out of the competing ring, and entries in all classes were of a very high standard.

Tenby’s new Methodist superintendent minister, the Rev. Dr. Cyril E. Gwyther, arrived in the town to take up residence at Wesley House.

Templeton Ladies Circle held their first gala day and the biggest attraction was the ladies themselves who had donned traditional Welsh costumes.

Showing at the South Beach: Thoroughly Modern Millie. At the Royal Playhouse:?The Devil’s Brigade.