Barry Herald

BARRY FUND FOR RESERVISTS' FAMILIES. TO THE EDITOR OF THE RARRY HERALD." SIR, In all parts of this country funds are being started for the families of Reservists who have re joined their regiments, and I think the town of Barry should do its share in this matter. The great wave of Imperial patriotism which is flowing through the length and breadth of the land is, I tini sure, to be found in Barry, and as Chairman of the Barry Urban District Council, I shall be very pleased to receive any subscriptions which the inhabitants of this district may wish to give. I propose to ask the District Council to appoint a committee to assist me in distributing the amounts re- ceived to the families of Reservists living in the district who will be in need of help. It is, I am sure, well known to your readers that the pay of a Reservist allocated to his wife and children is not sufficient to maintain them. It would be a great disgrace to Barry if the wives and children of men who, at their country's call, have left their homes to face death, should be compelled to have resource to Poor Law relief, the least we can do is to see that the men who are fighting our battles shall have no anxiety about the support of their wives and children. The pay set aside for the support of the wives and children of the Reservists is, as you know, quite inadequate for their maintenance, and I feel sure that the inhabitants.of this town will not allow any of the families of Reservists residing in their midst to be in want whilst the husbands are facing danger and death in the discharge of their duty in South Africa. Yours truly, J. H. JOSE, Chairman of Barry U. D. Council. District Council Offices, Barry, 2nd Nov., 1899. Amounts already acknowledged £ 35 0 0 Additional Subscriptions: Mr T. G. Tibbetts 1 1 0 „ A. T. White 1 1 0 J. L. Davies 1 1 0 John Cruise. 0 10 6 I C. H. Levi is 0 10 6 Geo. Mason. 0 10 6 0 C. C 0 10 6 Total. 40 5 0 Subscriptions to be paid to above fund should be paid into any bank in the Barry district, or sent to me direct. j H JogE> =:=.=-="-=-

REV R. J. REES, M.A, AT BETHEL. The R. J. Rees, M.A., will preach at Bethel Presbyterian Chucrch, Cadoxton, on the afternoon and evening of the 19th inst, when the anniversary services of the church will be held. The pastor (Rev J. L. Jenkins) and the Rev Ben Evans viill also take part, the former at the morning service, and the latter on Monday evening. The Rev Mr Rees is a bl illiaut scholar and an able pr, ach, r, and the opportunity to hear him should nut be missed.

BARRY FREE CHURCH COUNCIL. SUNDAY NEWSPAPERS AND EXCUR- SIONS. CONTEMPLATED ACTION. An ordinary meeting of this Council was held on Tuesday evening at Bethel Presbyterian Cbapel, Court-road, under the presidency of Mr E. B. Smith-Jones, amongst those present being hevs J. Mydyr Evans (secretary), Aaron Davies, Ben Evans, W. Williams, W. D. L. Cann, and J. L. Jenkins, and Messrs J. Cruise, W. J. Flowers, S. R. Jones, W. Meikle, E. J. Llewellyn, W. M. Davies, &c., &c. SUNDAY NEWSPAPER NTISAIFCE. The President, in introducing this matter, said that the crying of newspapers in streets on Sunday was now an actual public nuisance, and he considered that it would be a perfectly easy matter to get the authorities to interfere. He also mentioned the harmful and demoralising effect of the special facilities offered by the Barry Railway Company to the bona" fide traveller on Sundays. Something should also be done in that matter.—The Rev Ben Evans said be felt that the matter of Sabbath desecre- tion by the crying of newspapers in the streets, and it would be good if the Council exerted itself in the direction of preventing it. He re- peated what had been done at Llanelly iij the matter of opening shops on Sunday, and in view of what was occurring at Barry, he be- lieved that it would be well for all ministers from their pulpits to refer to the matter, and thus create a healty public opinion on the matter.—MrW. M. Davies suggested that a deputation should wait upon Superintendent Giddines respecting the evil, and this was eventually agreed to, the President, Secretary, and tie Rev Aaron Davies being selected to act upon such deputation, and it was further ag, ød that a resolution should be passed on the matter at all the churches next Sunday. SUNDAY EXCURSIONS. Respecting this matter, it was stated by Mr W. M. Davies that the evil of the bona fide traveller nuisance was not felt in the same degree at Barry as it was in the rural villages and towns on the Vale of Glamorgan Railway, and on the villages and at Pontypridd on the t,hondda branch.—A discussion took place upon the matter, the Rev Ben Evans throwing out the suggestion that the whole of the free churches in these localities ebould be approached Ion the subject with a view of exerting their influence upon the directors of the Barry Rail- way Company to prevent them from issuing these special facilities on Sunday in fature.- The Rev Aaron Davies spoke in reference to :-unday labour at the docks, caused by the Btirry Company, and considered that they had a divine authority which impelled the Council to take measures to prevent it. It was a sad thing for labourers since they were forced to do this or starve.—Mr J. 0. Davies suggested that the Council petition the Company on the matter, the further suggestion of the Rev Ben Evans being agreed to.

BARRY RAILWAY TRAFFIC RETURNS. The total returns from passenger, goods, and mineral traffic (including receipts of the ° XT ^ttiorgan Railway) for the week Sin? ISoT«uiber 4th, 1899, amounted to l.o,ol7, as compared with £ 10,088 in the cor- responding week last year.

-r-r. IRRY LIBERAL AND RADICAL ASSOCIATION. MR. GRAHAM'S MOTION. IMPORTANT RESOLUTION CARRIED. CHANGE OF POLICY. 'he monthly meeting of the Barry Liberal Radical Association was held on Wednes- evening at the Dolphin Restaurant, Barry k, Mr G. S. Travers, th*'jnewly elected ident. in the chair. There were also sent-Dr O'Ooimell, Rev T. Pandy John, W. Graham, Councillors J. C. Meggitt, W. Paterson, J. A. Manaton, and Messrs (yd Jones, Kelly, Roch, J. E. Wensley (sec.), Huelin, W. L. Hughes, J. O. Davies, R. T. ans, T. Evans, S. B. Jones, &c. THE CHAIRMAN'S ELECTION. 1 Che minutes of the last meeting having been proved, the new President rose and thanked 3 members for having placed him in that re- )nsible position. He considered it an honour be elected in the late president's place, and t handicapped in that he was, when corn- .red to his predecessor, taking the position of Luuch better qualified man. He was, how- er, determined to do bis utmost. (Hear, !IU.) He would endeavour to act in a straight- rward manner, and would do his best to rther the interests of the paity. (Applause.) PLACE OF MEETING. Mr Huelin next reported that, in conduction ith Mr Wensley, he had tried to find a room a more central position in the town, wherein 1e Association could hold future meetings, but id not been successful. A CHANGE OF FRONT. The important item on the agenda was Mr v. Graham's motion, which he next put to the leeting. The resolution was as follows:— That in the opinion of this Association. formed after an experience of time jt irs, the policy of conducting L ;cal Elections on party lines is mimical to its best interests, and that the Standing Orders re, Local Contes s be re- scinded." :n supporting his proposition, Mr Graham said ,he members present appeared to be very much mrprised. Their surprise was justified. When me had been advocating a certain policy, as he aad in the past, and then put forward as a resolution a policy exactly opposite, there was ground for surprise. After three years he was isking them to re-consider the whole question af retracing their steps. Their experience of those party contests bad not been happy, and they had not been successful. Barry was a workingman's town, and was thoroughly Liberal. Yet, in spite of the fact, they had come out of practically every contest they had had in a way which suggested one of two things—either that the Association had no influence with the electors, or that the rate- payers were not in sympathy with their policy. He believed the latter was the true cause. He had stated that their experience was that the candidates had more inflnence with the electors than the Association. To contest local elections without a definite policy and a programme was to court disaster, and, even if successful, it secured abortive results. They met before the appointed time of election, and decided which ward should be contested. The Liberals in the wards nominated candidates, and no policy or programme having been propagated by the Association, the candidates, regardless of its policy, fought against his colleagues. Their own candidates ran counter proposals. It was not a pleasant spectacle. He had only to refer to the Gladstone-road question, which was certainly a spectacle for the town, and had placed them it a very humiliating position. Tory opposition to them was healthful, and without opposition any party would split into factions. What cross currents were there in their own part ? Let them look at the Trades Council, the Temperance Party, the Welsh Party, the Irish Party, and the Friendly Societies. All those parties had friends in their Association, and he asked them could the experience of the Association under those circumstances be anything but disappint- ing ? A good, stout Tory opposition was the breath of life to them. Their country had been for generations in one or two great parties of the State, and it was to that fact that they held the position they did to-day. (Hear, bear.) They were the envy of the world. Unless we can get the same stout opposition in our muni- cipal politics, unless we can put aside self- interest, we only court the trouble we suffer from. It may be necessary for him to offer one or two words as an explanation of his moving the resolution. There wert, no doubt, some of bis friends present who had thought as he did when they began their policy. He repeated that he believed as much as they in fight- ing local elections on party lines in theory. He wanted the Associotion to recog- nise that there was a difference between theory and practice. He believed the best results were to be acheived, not only to the Council, but to the State and to the town by party Govern- ment but to carry on party contests without party government, was to crack the nut, eat the shell, and throw away the kernel. His justification for speaking so much of his opinions was that be came to Barry fresh from the sea, without absolutely any experience of public life. The most impressionable years of his life had been spent where generosity was not considered a virtue, and where self-seeking was utterly despised. (Applause.) He joined the Association with an unlimited faith in the goodness of human nature, and he believed that it was possible for the Association to nom- inate candidates who were in sympathy with their opinions, to find them loyal to their colleagues, and loyal to the Association. But he had found that they were not so, and it could not be done. (Loud applause.) Mr A. Sawyer seconded. Mr P. Kelly moved an amendment that the word "beneficial" be inserted in the resolution in place of the word "inimical," and that the Standing orders be not rescinded. Mr Kelly spoke of the position taken by Mr Graham at the last election, and gave it as his opinion that there was no conflict of interests, and that if a Liberal put up for himself at an election he was of their Association and their policy. Mr W. L. Hughes seconded the resolution. Rev Pandy John upheld the principle of party politics in local elections. Councillor Paterson said that the primary reason associations such as theirs were formed, was for the purposes of Imperial politics. Various interests in the town prevented im- partiality in local elections against candidates, and he supported the resolution. Dr O'Donnell said he had been of that opinion from the first and bad always urged it. The impracti>.ility °f the theory had been proved fey the Gladstone-road discussion at the Council meetings. Councillor Manaton also supported the reso- lution. Mr Graham having replied to the various arguments brought forward, the amendment k was then put, when six members voted in its favour, the resolution being carried by a large majority of those present. Mr H. R. Jones then moved a resolution which was afterwards withdrawn in favour of one put by the Rev Pandy John. that the meeting instruct the executive council to pre- pare a scheme in place of the old one, and that the same be put into the hands of the members, Itud that it be brought up at the next meeting for discussion. Dr O'Donnell seconded, and this was carried.

H_ SUCCESS OF A LOCAL SCHOOL TEACHER It is gratifying to announce the distinguished success of a local pupil teacher in the service of the Barry School Board, viz Miss M. E. Rees, daughter of Mr John Rees, Norwich-road, Cadox- ton, one of the Labour members of the Board, who has succetded in gaining two second-class certificates in her first year. So far as we can ascertain, this teacher is the only one in the district who has gained such a rtistincrio.), and she is to be heartily congratulated upon her achieve- ment, especially seeing that it has been gained by dint of close personal study.

OPERA AT CADOXTON. As was anticipated, the week the well-known Neilson Opera Company intend staying at the Theatre Royal, Cadoxton, has up-to-date been eminently successful. They have appeared before large and approving audiences, which shows that the taste for high class music is not decaying in the district, but is rather on the increase. On Monday and Wednesday evenings, Wallace's beautifully romantic opera, Maritana was produced, and on DTuesday the Bohemian Girl claimed the attention of a large audience. This opera will be staged again on Saturday. To-night (Thursday), the well-known Daughter of the Regiment" it to be represented, and on Friday evening II Trovatore." An orchestra of exceptional merit has been engaged for the week, and there is also a full chorus.

CONSTABLE IN A CORNER. Ann Jones, a burly woman, of Cadoxton, for- merly of Dowlais, was charged with being drunk and disorderly and damaging a policeman's uni- form to the extent of 108 6d. PoJice-constable Toms proved the offence, and defendant was fined 15s 6d for both cases, or in default 14 days' imprisonment. Arising out of that ease was a charge against John Dooley, labourer, of attempt- ing to stab Police-constable Toms when he was conveying the last prisoner to the station. Dooley ran up to him, and taking out a knife said, If you dont't let the woman go, I'll stab you." Three men held him back, otherwise a witness named Eliza Reynolds declared he would have done so. There was also a charge pf drunken- ness against Prisoner on September ytli. Five previous convictions were also proved against him, and he was sent to prison for two months with hard labour. —

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, AND DEATHS NOTICES should be sent in on or before 10 a.m. on THURSDAY, to ensure insertion in the next issue. DEATHS. SMITH.—On the 6th inst, at 51, Queen-street, Barry, Wm. Smith, labourer, aged 80 years. RICHARDs.-On the 6th inst, at 24, Guthrie- street, Barry Dock, Catherine, daughter of Mr Wm. Richards, coal trimmer, aged 12 years. TRTJDGEON.—On the 3rd inst, at the Voluntary Hospital, Barry Dock, Gordon, son of Mr Arthur Trudgeon, seaman, aged six years.

COUNTY CONFERENCES OF FRIENDLY SOCIETIES. On Wednesday evening, at the ordinary monthly meeting of the Barry Friendly Societies' Council held at the Glamorgan Restaurant, a number of members of the Cardiff Friendly Societies' Council attended, and a general dis- cussion of a mutually-beneficial character was initiated by Mr R. Harpur, and continued by Messrs Hosgood, C. Evans, and S. O. Williams (Cardiff), W. J. Blainey, S. Lee, and W. M. Davies, upon the question of the proposed establishment of county conferences of delegates. The objects of such a conference were fully ex- plained, and the Cardiff deputation were accorded at the close a hearty vote of thanks for their presence. The visit was in reciproca- tion for a fraternal visit paid by members of the Barry Council to the sister body a short time ago.

ROMILLY HALL, BARRY. I I,' DECEMBER 6th, 1899. Ht » A GRAND PERFORMANCE OF Handel's 'Messiah' on the above date by THE BARRY TEMPERANCE CHOIR, assisted by the following Eminent Artistes .— SOPRANO: Miss Beatrice Johnstone, R.A.M, Barry CONTRALTO: Mfcs Mary Richards, Rhymney, TENOR: 1 Mr Richard Thomas, Llanelly (Twice Winner National Eisteddfod Teqor Solo), BASS Mr Emlyn Davies, R.A.M., London, and a FULL ORCHESTRA, led by Mr Paul Draper, Penarth. :{,t- • CONDUCTOR MR W. T. SAMUELS, I.S.M., G. & L.T.S.C. J r»i Tzoxxws-Renei-ved and Numbered, 3s Second Seats, 2s. Admission, Is.

SNAP SHOTS. The American engines have arrived at Barry, and this week the boilers withstood the test. On the 24th and 25th inst. a bazaar will be held in the Empire Hall, Thompson-street, in aid of the funds of the Voluntary Hospital. Mrs Treharne, wife of Dr E. Treharne, J.P., Cadoxton, is at present rather seriously indisposed. I A Barry School Board member was one of the hangers-on of the Cardiff Board members last Thursday. There were some appointments on I Messrs Price and Wills, the well-known con- tractors, have contributed ten guineas towards the funds of the Voluutary Hospital. To what base uses are we returned, Hcratio?' The Cadoxton Market Hall has been sold. and will shortly be converted by Mr D. Paulett into stables The District Council Hospitals' Committee has selected the corner of the field arijoiniug the road leading from Barry-road to Colcot as ihe site of the proposed rate-aided hospital. On Tuesday evening, Mr W. W. Pettigrew, superintendent of parks, Cardiff, addressed the Barry Literary and Social Society on Our British Plants." The President of the Society occupied the chair. Astronomers say a fine meteoric display will be seen on the 14th (next Tuesday). Such an one, in fact, will not be seen by the respected residents of this planet for anether 34 jears. It is pleasing to note that the Rector of Cadox- ton, who has been so seriously ill, has so far recovered as to be able to attend the wedding of his brother, the Rev R. G. Morris, at Bristol on Tuesday last. The members of the Barry Dock Liberal Work- men's Club are determined that a building that shall be an ornament to the town, as well as a great citadel of Liberal principles, shall soon be erected in a central part of the town. The Postmaster at the Central Post Office notifies us that, commencing on Sunday next, letters and parcels may be posted at that office for the North up to 3.15 d.m. This will enable the public to post their correspondence for the North one and three-quarter hours later than usual. V' On Monday last a numberlof joiners employed at ship-repairing shops at Cardiff and Barry came out on strike, requiring the introduction of a code of working rules and an increase of wages amounting to Is per week. No settlement has yet beeu effected. Captain Henderson, of the sailing ship Largolaw, which is at present lying in the dock, was in command of the Cromartyshire when that vessel run down the French steamship Burgoyne some eighteen months ago, which resulted in such loss of loss and cast such a shadow over the capabilities and courage of the crew of the latter vessel. During the progress of the concert at the Cad- oxton Market Hall on Wednesday evening, General Lee was busily occupied in dodging the drops of rain, large and round, which descended from the roof. Recollections doubtlessly recurred to the gallant old soldier of the time the bullets had tu be dodged in the Queen's Eastern Empire. On Sunday last the Rev Ben Evans preached a funeral sermon after the late Mrs Hamer, wife of Mr D. Hamer, Tynewydd-road, who died under painfuily sudden circumstances in the previous week. The deceased lady, who was highly respected, was a consistent and faithful member of Bethesda Welsh Congregational Church, where the service took place. We learn from a thoroughly reliable source that jqr W. Llewelyn Williams, M.A., late of Barry, will be the Liberal candidate for Merioneth at the General Election, Mr 0. M. Edwards, M.A., having already signified his intention of resigning. All Barry wish Mr Williams the success he de- serves as a patriot w ho stood with Mr T. E. E lis, the lste member, in the forefront of the Young Wales Party. The Health Committee of the District Council on Thursday evening in last week had a letter from Messrs Shand, Mason aid Co., asking to be allowed to withdraw their teuder for apparatus required by the Fir., Brigade and to re-place the price then given of JE269 hy £167. Messrs Merry- weather and Co., the eminent firm of fire-eugine makers, also wrote complaining that they had not been given an (,pp- rtunity of tendering for the fire engine, and now quoted the sum of £159. It was unanimously agreed to accept the tender of Messrs Shand, Mason and Co., notwithstanding the fact that the other was the lowest. No OR Yigil ?-It is not pleasant to feel despon- dent and low-spirited, nor to feel bilious and have pains in the back. Is there a way to move this unpleasant feeling? YES, there is; experience teaches that OWEN'S CERTAIN PILLS will totally remove above complaints surely and effectually. Have you tried them ?-Depôt: OWEN, Chemist, Cadoxton.

THE WELSH LADIES' CHOIR AT CADOXTON. SUCCESSFUL CONCERT AT THE MARKET HALL. Notwithstanding the unpropitious weather of Wednesday evening, a large audience assem- bled in the Market Hall, to listen to Mrs Clara Novello Davies' choir of Welsh ladies. Major- General H. H. Lee, J.P., presided, and the choir, accompanied on the piauo by Miss Maria Williams, opened the concert with Haff's chorus "Day is at last departing," though the weather rather interfered with the reudering of the glee, which deserved high enconiums. "Beloved, it is morn," by Miss Mary Powell, suggested "Romeo and Juliet." Miss Powell has a rich, resonant voice. Miss Annie Belb with a nice treble voice, appropriately gave The Swallows," and later "Poor wandering one." Miss Bell was compellei to sing an encore to each song. Hiss Annie Davies sang a martial soldier's song, which at the first juncture was received with loud applause. An Irish air by Miss Annie Lewis, accompanied in the chorus by the choir, who rendered several glees during the evening. The second part of the programme was commenced by the accom- panist with a pianoforte solo, which was followed by Miss J ennv Ffonlkes, whose cele- brated voice was heard to great advantage in the large hall. Other ladies of the choir took part and sang solos with good effect, one of the last items on the programme being a duett by the Misses Cassie and Jennie Edwards. Despite the weather a most happy evening was spent, and it is to be hoped that a concert has been the means of clearillg t. Mary's Church from debt. 4. M

BARRY COUNTY COURT. ¿ JUDGE OWEN'S DESPATCH. JUDGMENT SUMMONSES. Out of a batch of over 150 plaints taken out for hearing at the Court, it is to the credit of debtors and creditors alike that only a few remained iu dispute for settlement by His Honour. WHAT DOES A PILOT EARN ? David Thompson claimed a debt against Edward Chappell, described as a pilot, who did not put in an appearance.—Judge Owen: What does he earn ? Plaintiff: He gets good wages.—That is not enough. What are his wages ?-He is a pilct, and I can't get to know. You must know, or I can't make an order ?-I can't, although I have tried my level best. -If you can't get evidence its a pity you took out a summons. The case is struck out. A BUILDER. John Munn proceeded against Stephen Batt under a judgment summons, Mr J. Arthur Hughes being for the plliin tift. His Honour (to plaintiff): Wht is Batt? A builder, sir.— What is he building ? Houses in Glebe-street. How do you know be is building them ? I saw him working there.—He may be working ou it and still not be the builder. Has he got any houses ? Yes, four.- How do you know they are his? He collects the rent.—Well, you must be content with a smaller order of 11 a month. A CONTRACTOR'S PAVING STONES. Ivy Wood, a child, sued through her father, John Wood, for S50 damages for personal injuries from Messrs Rend ell and Motton, con- tractors, Barry. Mr John Sankey, acting on instructions for Messrs George David and Evans, represented the plaintiff, and Mr A. Parsons, instructed by Mr J. Arthur Hughes, appeared for the defendant. It was stated that the child was injured on the 22nd July at Phyllis street, Barry Island, where she lived, and where the plaintiffs were carrying out some private street works under the District Council. Her right leg was fractured in consequence of one of the stones falling upon it, it being alleged that they had not been placed secure. the sum of £10 bad been paid into Court, con- sequently the liability could not now be denied. Ir, therefore, resolved itself into a question as to whether there was any contiibutory negli- gence on the part of the child. John Wood, the father, and Gertrude Wood, the mother, each gave evidence that they saw the paving stones placed in the middle of the road cn ends. There was only one in the middle to support the lot, and they considered them dangerous.— Dr. Billups said he attended the girl, and re- moved her after setting the broken limb, to the Voluntary Hospital. For what he had done he charged five guineas.—William Bushen, a shipwright, also gave evidence of the manner in which the stonea were placed.—Dr. Kent, called for the defence, said the child would not suffer any permanent injury through the affair. —John Wm. Francis, Mr Motton, and Wil,itini Mayne, mason, also gave evidence that the stones were placed in a perfectly safe manner, and that three or four children must have pulled tht ni down on the girl's leg while play- ing.— Police-constable David Davies also gave like testimony, but his Honour eventually gave judgment for 20 guineas aLd costs. CHEAP MEAT. H. H. Paul, butcher, Bolton-road, Barry Dock, sued a Norwegian captain named Fred Danby, who now trades as a ship chandler, for S6 9d, the value of meat supplied.—Defendant urged that he had been overcharged, and that he was only to pay 6d a pound for his beef.— His Honour: Do you expect to get English beef for 6d a pound ?—Yes every butcher only charges me that.—What! English meat. That's a very g.,od advertisement for Barry to get meat at the price.—Defendant: It is a kind of "reciprocity," your honour.—His Honour: Reciprocity." I don't understand what you mean. You must pay the money. WHO OWNS THIS FURNITURE? Messrs Bevan and Co., the Cardiff furnishers, sued iSamuel Woodham, furniture remover, for 1;10, the value of furniture in his custody. Mr J. Arthur Hughes appeared for the plaintiffs. The furniture was let to a man named Hardiug, under a hiring agreement, and the latter engaged Woodbam to take it to Bristol. When it arrived there the man's address or the man himself could not be found. Woodham left the furniture in charge of the G.W.R. Company in his van, and bad to pay the carriage there and back. He kept the furniture, and was still waiting for Harding to turn up. The plaintiffs had bad no opportunity of identifying these goods, and as defenclunt had a right to prevent them His Honour said he could not give judg- ment, and adjourned the case for a month, advising the plaintiff to pay defendant's charges and settle the matter. AN UNCOMPLETED CONTRACT. Messrs 1. r. Datldo and Sons sued Messrs Lewis and Cox for £ 4 2s 4d, money owing for work done as "per contract." Mr B. G.I Davies represented the plaintiff, and Mr J. H. Jones the defendant. The latter urged that as per contract meant a contract to complete the work for £17, in accordance with a letter handed in to His Honour. Inasmuch as the contract had not been completed plaintiff was non-suited. THOMAS V. DELVE. Mr William Thomas, auctioneer, who was represented by Mr J. Arthur Hughes, solicitor, sued Edward Delve, of Barry Dock, for an amount due in respect of commission and expenses in connection with a sale of property. The property had been advertised and every- thing done preparatory to a sale, when defen- dant sold it by private treaty.—The case was eventnally adjourned for a month. LOSS OF A FINGER. Thomas Kemp, labourer, Holton-road, Barry Dock, sued Messrs Price and Wills, contractors, for an amount as compensation for the loss of a finger. Mr Lovatt Frnzer appeared for the plaintiff, and MrO. H. Jones for the defendant, and judgment was eventually given for £ o Is 3d and costs, with leave to again bring the matter up should the injury cause any permanent dis- ablement.

SOLDIERS AND SAILORS FAMILIES ASSOCIATION. A meeting of the local committee of the above Association, formed for the purpose of aiding those families whose hread-winuers ale called out to the war, was held at the residence of Dr Livingstone, the Towers, on Wednesday afternoon, Mrs Jenuer, Weuvoe Castle, occupying the chair. Four vice- presidents were elecied, namely, Lady Beatrice Stewart, Mr 0. H. Jones, and Mrs D. and Mis J. Duncan.-The Treasurer (General Lee) reported £139 in hand, of which Miss rtous, Courtyrala, has contributed £ 100. Mr J- Arthur Hughes and Councillor J. R. Jost-, J.P., attended on behalf of the Council, and the question of the advisability of amalgamating the fund with the town fund was discussed, and the decision deferred.—It was reported that local relief had been granted in several cases in sums from 5s per week up- wards.

KITCU]cNj[lt FCLIP-SED-THEidYNDOUS SLAUGHTER. —Millions of the Black Gang destroyed after one application of OWKN'S KiLLPM (registered). Flies, Fleas, Nits, Beetles, Cockroaches, Crickets. &c., cannot exist whenever you use Ov en's Killem." In boxes only at Id, 3d, ai d 6d.—Only Maker: H. J. OW KH, Cl emist, Cadoxton, and sold by most In boxes only at Id, 3 d, ai d 6d.—Only Maker: H. J. OW KH, Cl emist, Cadoxton, and sold by roost Qhemiata and Store*.

[BY "ATHLETE."] Humphrey Jones is itchinej to resume his position iu the Uriunist team. « • Brynmill (Swansea) was to have played the Unionists on Saturday last, but this arrangement fell through. » ♦ • The game with Mackintosh was altogether with the home team, and much more amusing than any- thing else. • • • The wing forwards were the salvation of the visitors, so far as they saved the Mackintosh from a more crushing defeat. » • Play had been in progress just one minute when Rushden scored. It was a very neat shot from the 25 line. • Moncrief, who had charge of the citadel which was so often taken by the Barry men, showed to disadvantage during the first half. However, he brightened up considerably towards the end. • Rushden again scored, and after visi'ing Sutton, whose drawing-room play caused much amus<ment amongst the juveniles, the ball was put i:1 by Rushden for'the third und last time. Thursby put in No. 4, which Moncrief ought to have easily rebutted. Thompson having added the fifth goal, Moncrief allowed in good form by re- pelling a very woikmanlike attack a moment after- wards. From then on Moncrief worked well. The remaining points were scored by Mitchell and Callighan. ♦ Barry West End met the Roath Wesleyan at Barry, and another one-sided game was the result. In the first half Williams scored, the Methodists doing nothing. During the remaining game the figures went up with rapidity, Williams, Morgan. Hayward, and David, scaring six goals between them, making seven in all. Stephens, for the Wesleyans, scored oue goal. Barry Ciusaders met the Loudons at the Sophia Gardens in the Rugby game and sustained defeat. The Loudon scored three tries, and were the better team all through. • Penarth seems to be doing fairly well lately. They met Llwynypia at Penarth, and a capital display of football was witnessed. Penarth, both fore and aft, worked liked clockwork, the Penarth forwards, although much the lightber pack, fairly outclassing their sturdy opponents. Gameson, at centre, was quite safe, and saved many an ugly rush. Triggs, Arthur Davies, and Yeo were also veiy prominent. At the finsh the game ended in a draw, each side scoring a tiy each. • The Cadoxton United entertained the Cymmer All Whites on their ground on Satuiday last. The All Whites are a strong team, and have defeated, among others, Porth Reserves. The United played a sterling game all through, and defeated the visitors by 2 goals to 1. One thing only marred this game, and that was the unfairness of the referee, who disallowed nf, fewer than three goals for Cadoxton. Johnson started for Cadoxton, who took play into the All Whites' quarters, but Seth Evans drove them back, and Willey missed a fine chance of scoring. Johnson transferred to Maylin, who sent a swift shot, which Bodilly just cleared. The Cymmer forwards now rushed to the Cadoxton end, but Griffiths sent them back. The Cadoxton forwards, with some grand passing, got to the All Whites goal, and Maylin put the ball through, but the point was disallowed. The All Whites again attacked, and Stuckey drove them back, the home forwards besieging the visitors. HALF-TIME SCORE GOALS. I All Whites 0 Cadoxton United 0 The All Whites restarted and took matters to the half. Butler gave a flying kick, and Jordon rushed the ball and passed to Maylin, who hot over the bar. The United again attacked, but Seth Evans relieved, and Willey shot badly. Cannock now dribbled grandly down the whole length of the field and passed to Lowrie, who hit the bar. Willey again attacked, but his shot misled Cannock having the ball, smartly passed to Albert Evans, the latter scoriur. Cymmer no-A brightened up and attacked with vigour, but Mo-s sent them back. Cymmer were not to be denied, and their forwards dashed through in a buuch. Cadoxton restarted, and Caullock again got off with a flue dribble and passed to Johnson, who scored just before time. FINAL SCORE GOALS. Cadoxton United. 2 All Whites 1 < t • Cadoxton were by far the better team, their heavier opponents lacking combination. Bodi!ly, S. Evans, and Willey, weiethe pick of the visitors. S, eppard played a great game as goalkeeper. Gritfith, was safe as left half, while Cannock WHS a tower of strength for his side, and WHS, un- doubtedly, the best man on the field. Stucky, and Lowrie also played a sound game. Maylin was also very prominent. The United, as a junior team, will, in the future, prove a hard club to beat. • # The Island United Seconds and Cadoxton United Seconds met at the L-land, and after good game tne match icsulted in a draw of 4 goals each. • • A match between Barry Wednesday and Penarth was being played on the Unionist Club Ground 01, Wednesday, when, owing to a dispute, the visiting captain withdrew his men from the field.

SATURDAY'S FIXTURES. ASSOCIATION. BARRY UNIONIST V. NEWPORT.—The following will represent the Unionist team to be played at Barry against Newport, at the Jubilee Field Buttrills Goal, J. Sutton backs, A. Green (captain) and F. Grey half-backs, J. Sheldon, F. King, and T. Callaghan forwards, Rushton, G. Thursby, W. H. Morgan, A. Thompson, and A. Mitchell. Kick-off at 3 o'clock. BARRY WEST END v. ALL SAINTS.-This match will be played at Cardiff. The following are the West End Goal, T Tolchard backs, D Garrett and E Robbins half-backs, T Miles, G Travers, and F Garrett; forwards, W David, L Miles, G 0 Smith, G Haywood, and 0 Morgan. BARRY ISLAND UNITED SECONDS v. BARRY DOCK STArtS.-At the Island. United :-Goal, T Flint; backs, J Langford, and A White; half- backs, E Hogkinson, A Dutin (capt.), and A Bum- ford forwards, W James, A Lee, L Gould, G Taylor and A Lloyd. Kick off, 2.15.

SOUTH WALES & MONMOUTHSHIRE LEAGUE (1ST & 2ND DIVISION.) The following are the positions of the teams in the above League up to and including last Satur- I.v DIVISION I. Goals Club Ply'd. Won Drn. Lost For Agst. Pts Rogerstoue. 4 3 I 0 .19 6. 7 Purth 4 3 I 0 13 6 7 Barry 4 2 I 1 7 5. 5 Abetdare. 2 1 ••• 0 I 6 3 2 Newport 3 0 ••• 1 ••• 2 4 8 1 Pontardawe 2 0 I I 3 8 1 Ebbw Vale. 5 0 0 5 7 .21 0 DIVISION II. Aberaman 6 6 ••• 0 0 .21 5 12 Rogeistone. 6 3 1 2 .23 7 7 Barry 5 3 ■■■ 0 2 10 .11 6 Cardff Meltsk, 14 9 5 *Trelewis 5 3 0 2 ?. 10 6 4 Porth 3 1 •. 0 2 12 10 2 Havod 6. 1 0 5 .14 35 2 NewTredegar 6 ••• 1 ••• 0 5 .10 .22 2 Nelson I 0 0 1 1 3 0 1 Trelewis had 2 points deducted for playing an unregistered player*