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APPOINTMENT OE SHERIFFS.
APPOINTMENT OE SHERIFFS. The sheriff for South Wales and Monmouth- shire have been appointed by her Majesty in Council for the year 1891 as follows :— MONMOUTHSHIRE.—ML'. Joseph Thomas Firbank. of St. Julian's, Newport. BRECOXSHIRE.—Mr. William Thomas Pov.ell, of Chapel, House, Builth. CARDIGANSHIRE.— Mr. Wilmot Inglis Jones, of Derry Ormond. CARMARTHENSHIRE.—Mr. John Carbery Vanghan Pryse Rice, of Llwynybrain, Llandovery, GLAMORGANSHIRE.—Mr. Edward Daniel, of Cwm- gelly, near Swansea. PEMBROKESHIRE.—Mr. John Vaughan Colby, of Cresborough RADNORSHIRE. — Mr. Willoughby Baskcrville Mynors, of E vancopl, Walton.
THE REPRESENTATION OF MID-…
THE REPRESENTATION OF MID- GLAMORGAN. SELECTION OF A TORY CANDIDATE. A special meeting of delegates of the Mid- Glamorgan Conservative Association was held at the Constitutional Club, Xeath, on Tuesday even- ing. to consider what steps should be taken with reference to the Mid-Glamorgan Division at the next general election. Mr. J. Xewall Moore. J.P., occupied the chair, and it was unanimously resolved to invite Mr. David Rees. of Cadoxton. the manager of the Vale of Neath Brewery, to contest the division at the next election. Mr. Rees. who was present, decided to accept the invitation, and expressed his thanks for the great honour conferred upon him. The meeting closed with a hearty vote of thanks to the chairman.
WHAT WELSH MEMBERS ARE .DOING.
WHAT WELSH MEMBERS ARE DOING. BEHIXD THE FHOXT BEXCR. I don't see why we Radicals should be always crowded below the gangway. Thanks to the defec- tion which will soon be followed by the welcome departure of the so-called dissentient Liberals. we Radicals are now the main body of the great Liberal party. So I very often take a seat behind our leaders. It has many advantages. One has a far better opportunity here than below the gang- way of watching the action and bye-play of this strange assembly in which the destinies of this great empire are being worked out. You can ob- I I serve the coming and going of the leaders on both sides. You can see every detail in the thrust and parry of the sudden encounters between the front benches—and watch the faces of the actors. But it has also its disadvantages, for this part of the House—is pervaded by the restless and discontented dissientient allies of the Tory Government.—A sad and depressing spectacle of sullen, brooding melancholy-doomed men. lilt. GLADSTONE AXD WELSH DISESTABLISH- MENT. This week has closed a most eventful period in the history of the Welsh people and the Welsh party. The position which Wales has won for itself during the last two Par- liaments has enabled its representatives to take some decisive and significant steps forward. They have gained the support and vote of our great leader for the disestablishment and disendowment of the Church of England in Wales. That support was given in a speech which it was a treat to hear—a speech so moderate and judicious that. whilst we Welsh members rejoiced, even the Tory party applauded. First result of the session. The next Liberal administra- tion will disestablish the Church in Wales, and apply the public money now used in supporting it for really national purposes. THE TITHE STRUGGLE. Then we have had the remarkable and deter- mined resistance offered by the Welsh members to the Tithes' Bill. The whole question of tithe rent-charge and the law regulating it is full of complicated and technical details. Fortunately, one of our new recruits, Mr. S. T. Evans, not only showed complete mastery of these abstruse points, but used this knowledge with remarkable readiness and clearness. He was supported by another new Welsh member, Mr. Lloyd George, with rare energy, courage, and ability, whilst the other Welsh members, under the judicious leadership of Mr. Stuart Rendel, gave their assistance by speech and vote. Even our Tory daily paper, the Wrxtrm Mail, of Monday last says :—" It would be ungenerous not to admit that the representa- tives of Wales have shown how to make good use of their opportunities, and that many of them. among whom may be especially distin- guished the twin brethren. Mr. Samuel Evans and Mr. Lloyd George, have shown marked capacity in debate." It is a pity that their London correspon- dent should in the very same paper have done his best to spoil this well-deserved and gracious com- pliment. The action," he says. of the younger members of the Welsh party' in opposing the Tithes' Bill in its final stages is very severely criticised by those who have attained riper years. and have almost the right to be regarded as old Parliamentary hands. Why, it was the action of the Welsh Members on the Report stage which made the Government assent to the most important concessions they made, and the finest bit of the whole struggle was the protest they made when the Tory majority in the House of Lords withdrew their concessions, and broke the solemn engagements made in the other House by their own Government. I don't know, nor do I care what may be the opinions of those who think they "have almost the right to be re- garded as old Parliamentary hands," but I have not the slighest doubt as to the opinion of the man whom all acknowledge to be the oldest and most sagacious Parliamentary hand. If asked. I am sure he would say that he has seldom in all his long experience seen a small but loyal and united band of men show more resource, tactical skill, and discretion than was shown by the Welsh members in the Tithe campaign. THE GREAT TEMPERANCE VICTORY. Then, again, this Session has already given Wales an opportunity for gaining a signal victory for the cause of Temperance. The debate on the second reading of the Welsh Liqour Traffic Veto Bill was full of interest, and ended amidst intense excite- ment. Unfortunately. I missed Mr. Bowen Rowlands' speech, as Mr. Tuckwell. the Radical clergyman, who had been announced for a meeting in Mr. Cobb's division of Warwickshire, on Tuesday night, had been unable to attend, and I had to take his place. But I am told that it was admirable, and the whole debate was on a high level of excellence. PREMATURE One incident was very amusing. Mr. T. W. Russell, the bitter-tongued Scotchman who sits for an Irish constituency as a dissentient Liberal, is also a great Temperance advocate. For once he made a speech which was acceptable to the real Liberals amongst whom he sits, and against whom he usually votes. In dealing with the objection that it was piece- meal legislation, he urged the advantage of making such experiments locally. Stimulated and en- couraged by our Hear, hears," he innocently went on to claim the right of the majority of the Welsh people to settle such questions as this and the Established Church for themselves—until suddenly to his dismay he found that he had landed himself -amidst a burst of cheers and laughter from those around him in an impassioned demand of Home Rule for Wales "Premature," as I once heard Lord Chief Justice Coleridge blandly say at Haver- I fordwest, when a witness addressed Mr. Bowen Rowlands as My Lord." I have it on the best authority that the Welsh members, whose duty it is to convene colleagues (they object. I believe, to being called Whips ") on important occasions, received from all parts of the Principality com- munications which showed in the most striking way the deep interest taken by the people in the matter. I think the result shows that they did what they could to assist the various temperance organisations in this most important division.
MAESTEG LOCAL BOARD ELECTION.…
MAESTEG LOCAL BOARD ELECTION. Monday was the last day for nomination, and the following have been nominated for the four vacancies :— John Davies, doctor of medicine. James Tamblyn, mining engineer. "Eiiipniiel Rees, works manager. William Tamblyn, colliery manager. Morgan Howells, grocer. *J. H. Thomas, accountant. ( I David Beynon, publican. H. G. J. Barrow, mining engineer. These marked with an asterisk C') are old members.
CORRESPONDENCE, j
CORRESPONDENCE, j All oo;uiiiunu'H.ticnii< for implication must lie 1. The Editor, Tiik Sol'l'H \V.w,i;s ST a It,' Cinloxton. near Cardiff, and iHll:,t rmelt the Editor not later thall Thursday Illorllillg<. All communications must lie written on one side of the paper only, and the full name and addres.- of the writer must lie enclosed, not necessarily for implication, liut as a ^uyrantce (If goocl faitll. T. W. A. (Bridgend).—Not necessarily, but pro- bably you are right. .1 MERLIN (Cowbridge).—Thanks for your kind letter. BARRY'S PROPOSED INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL. TO THE EDITOR OF THE SOUTH WALES STAR. -In the first issue of your excellent paper I observe a letter signed Paterfamilias." dealing with the intermediate school question. Was Paterfamilias at a meeting held at East Barry. He says the meeting was not all unanimous. This is quite incorrect. There were only two speakers at the meeting who did not strongly support the proposed school: one was Mr. R. G. Morris, of Cadoxton Grammar School, who was of opinion that the establishment of an intermediate school would be a hardship upon working men because they would have to contribute towards it and would not gain any benefit. and the other was Mr. Blackmore. who was of opinion that it would be better to have a higher grade school instead of an intermediate school. Both these arguments com- pletely fall to the ground on closer examination. With these exceptions, as far as any speaking or voting was concerned, the meeting was quite unanimous. I wonder who Paterfamilias'' means by the •• irresponsible young gentlemen who appear to be the chief promoters." Mr. Lewis Williams, the chairman of the Cardiff School Board and a county magistrate, was in the chair, and was supported by Mr. O. H. Jones, chairman of the magistrates at Cadoxton. and county councillor for a neighbour- ing district, as well as by Mr. J. C. Meggitt. the local county councillor. Mr. John Cory. chairman of the Barry and Cadoxton Local Board, and a i director of the Barry Dock and Railways Com- pany. wrote warmly supporting the movements. Are'these the irresponsible young gentlemen The suggestion contained in Patert'amilias's letter, that two or three real good schools should be founded in Wales, may or may not be a good one. But what I want to know is. how can the inhabi- tants of this district decide whether the schools that he suggests are to be established or not. It may be that coming events cast their shadows before, and that Paterfamilias's prophetic soul is thinking of the time when he shall bring in a Bill in the House of Commons to establish such i schools. The choice. I believe, sir, before the Barry district is not whether intermediate schools should be established in Wales or not. but whether this district shall take advantage of the Act and have a school here. As you pointed out. sir. in a leading article last week, in any case this district will have to pay. and we may as well have some- thing for our iiaoney.-Yours, kc.. BARRYITE. ——— TO THE EDITOR OF THE SOUTH WALES STAR. SIR.—I am glad to find that there are some rational beings still left in this progres- sive age of education who possess suffi- cient courage to call attention to the educa- tive mania that now seems abroad. There is no doubt at all but that these schools will be a cheap means of education for the children of the better classes at the expense of the working man. In this district, provided a boy has passed Standard IV. he can leave school, and then. as soon as the prescribed age is reached, he is sent to work. and at once begins to earn Is. 6d. a day. The number of boys and girls who stay in school after Standard VI. is reached is not more than 2 per cent. Such being the case, where are the pupils to come from for the intermediate schools Why. the middle classes will send their children to them when they ought to pay for the education of their own child- ren. and not expect others to do it. It is proposed to erect a school here at a cost of .1.: 1.500, Most of this money will have to be subscribed. Suppose the school is built. It has to be furnished and supplied with all the requisites. This will be a big sum. Where is it to come from.' Oh the ratepayers must find the money they wished for i the school, and they must support it. What does all this education lead to The following repre- sents the state of affairs, the extract being from a Cardiff evening paper Servants are so scarce in Cardiff that some families are almost driven into furnished apartments. There must be something wrong in domestic arrangements when a town. providing next to nothing in the way of feminine employment, suffers from the scarcity of female labour. School boards are the cause of such things. and we have not yet seen the worst. The Germans have seen the folly of over-education, and are now endeavouring to undo the mischief. Let us raise our voices ere it is too late and stop the work of a few fanatics.—I am. I\:C.. "PAY FOR WHAT YOU GET." Barry. March 18th. —♦ WORDS OF PRAISE. WORDS OF PRAISE. TO THE EDITOR OF THE SOUTH WALES STAR. Silt,—Kindly allow me to utter a word of con- gratulation on the excellence of the first number of THE STAR, the type-matter and general get up being in my humble opinion all alike excellent. The introductory bow was very graceful, and if the paper maintains in the future the high stand- ard of excellence which characterizes the first number, it is a star which will soon be in the ascendant. If the trumpet gives an uncertain sound, who shall prepare himself to the battle There is no uncertainty in the aim which THE STAR sets before itself to accomp ish. Progress and advancement in all things seems to be the watchword which it adopts. The article on The Intermediate School should demand a wide read- ing, as it is very lucid and. instructive, and shows very clearly why, from a financial point of view, it is better for a community to establish where per- missible an intermediate in preference to a higher grade school: and we look forward with interest to further articles on the same subject in futureissues. Closely connected with the education question is The Review of Publications" column in the paper. This column when marked by any merit in the reviewing should serve as a useful guide to all interested in the literature of the day, and surely a reliable guide is necessary in these days of ever- increasing book-making. No man can keep pace with the series of serials that now fills the market even when omitting the question of published books—and probably no man ever attempts it. We hope. therefore, the review column in THE STAR will frequently be filled v.-ith good and inter- esting matter, and a few occasional hints as to books, kc., worth reading, such as the first number contains. Other interesting points might be referred to, but we desist from further trespassing upon your time and space, wishing you success in the new enter- prise. and hoping, that although you cannot com- mand success, that you will do better, /< deserve it.I am. kc., W. J. PHILLIPS. Newton, near Bridgend, March 21. 1891. TO THE EDITOR OF THE SOUTH WALES STAR. SIR.—Last week I ventured a word of welcome to the St nr. and now having seen the light of its first appearance, allow me to express hearty approval of it in every respect. Not only in Maesteg. but I find in various other places, con- siderable curiosity, amounting, in some instances, to anxiety, existed as to what the St or would be like but. so far as I can gather, that curiosity and anxiety were turned into glowing admiration upon seeing and reading the contents of the first number. Its general appearance is, I should say, all that can be desired. There is no mistaking its title. The prominence given to its name upon the first page is such that he who runs may read." This is as it should be, for it shows that the Star does not apologise for its appearance, or try to conceal its identity behind a dull or half in- telligible title. There is no sparing of ink so that the ship is not spoiled on account of a half-penny worth of tar." Thr Star boldly declares itself by shining out clearly among its compeers. The various tradesmen also who have availed them- selves of The Smith \Vnlrx St//r as an advertising medium are. I should think, fully satisfied with the: prominence with which their businesses are made know to the public. One very commendable feature of The Stu r thoughout is the clearness of its type. Every page and column are easily read without any strain upon the eye. and the leading articles merit unreserved praise on that account. Passing from the general appearance to the politics of the paper, the same admiration must be felt and expressed by every genuine Liberal. We can now say that we have a local weekly paper pledged to plain practical information upon Liberal politics, and those who have read your articles upon" Y Ollr Confession of Faith," The End of the Strike." and The Welsh Bills in Parliament" cannot fail to be impressed with the genuine Liberal ring with which they are characterised. In your "Confession of Faith" we have your position definitely defined in respect to Home Rule for Ireland, Disestablishment of the English Church. Free Education, and the Land and Labour questions, concluding with the hope that what has been said on these questions will serve as an index of how other political questions will be treated. And if you treat other political questions in the same Liberal manner, then I think your readers will be for the most part nearly satisfied. I say nearly satisfied, because though Thr Smith Wairx Star is an advanced Liberal paper, it is still in the rear of many Liberals in these constituencies upon the question of land reform. In being strongly opposed to any schemes of Land nationalisation," and in depre- cating any system of land nationalisation Thr So/it h U'ii/ix Star will net meet with the approval of large numbers of Radical voters in these districts. But though the Star is behind many of its readerson the question of land nationalisation, thought its light on this question is not so bright and so clear as many of its readers would wish. yet they will very heartily welcome its advocacy of fixity of tenure, fair rents, and free sale, In future issues I may have something to say on the topics of Land Reform and Free Education, but for the present I conclude with two practical suggestions. The first is be sure to get the Star here early every Friday morning, and the second is placard the hoardings of these valleys with posters which will acquaint people with the fact that Thr Smith Walt* Star has arisen. I am. kc., Maesteg, March 23, 1891. I. LLOYD. TO THE EDITOR OF THE SOUTH WALES STAR. SIR.—Kindly allow me to congratulate Thr Star on its appearance in our midst. Glad I am to think that what we Radicals have been looking for has at last appeared on the horizon. Henceforth our political paths will be illuminated, and I earnestly hope that Thr Star will shed such a lustrous light on the dark and evil doings of the Tory party that the people of South Wales will say, We will not have the Coercionist crew to reign over us. Wishing Thr Star long life and a circulation from North to South. I am. Ax* DAVID THOMAS. Craigyreos-road, Penygraig. OUR CONFESSION OF FAITH. TO THE EDITOR OF THE SOUTH WALES STAR. ,-In your Confession of Faith." which appeared in last week's issue you said. Our criticism of men and things will be strictly fair and impartial, and our object will be not to exalt or depress individuals, but to advocate, what in our opinion, will be the best interests of the dis- trict." I regret very much that notwithstanding this excellent resolution, you have given just cause for complaint in your first number by pub- lishing a most unfair criticism of the temperance addresses of Mr. King. the Converted Clown. In the report to which I have referred you said that the things which dealt with temperance were unattractive, and the things which were attractive had no connection with temperance. I have no hesitation in saving that he kept to temperance subjects throughout liis lectures. At the end of the report you said, He will amuse you. somet imes he will instruct you. and he will never convince you." There are those, doubtless, who will never be convinced, but, fortunately, there are those also who are open to conviction, as was clearly demon- strated at the close of every meeting which Mr. King conducted in this district during last week. by the number of converts to the temperance cause. Trusting that you will insert this in your next issue,—I am, sir, yours, kc., FAIR PLAY. TO THE EDITOR OF THE SOUTH WALES STAR. SIR,—The first thing which I perused in your first issue was the Confession of Faith," and I at once say that while I cordially agree with it, I should have, been better pleased if in political matters it had been a little more pronounced, and a shade or two stronger in the Radicalism, and perhaps at some future time with your permission. I may point out what appears to me to be lacking. But my object in at present addressing you is not with any reference to the political aspect of its contents, but rather to point out how in another column you proceed to criticise a public man, in an entirely opposite manner to that indicated in your confession. Your confession states that you will criticise men and things in a strictly fair and impartial manner." and not exalt or depress individuals. Now. sir, in your report of the meet- ings conducted by Mr. King, the converted clown, I for one. do not consider that you have kept to your confession, but have spoken of Mr. King in such a manner as is calculated to hold him up to contempt, and if he was not made of good stuff, to very much depress him. Mr. King may not have had a classical training such as editors should, and no doubt do get. but the undoubted success that has attended his services, proves most conclusively, that. while as you admit he amuses and instructs, he does convince men. But I sup- pose a STAR man's ideas of conviction is so far above those of the common herd who usually at- tends Mr. King's meetings, that even if one rose from the grave he would never be convinced. I cannot help thinking that a little prejudice was thrown into the matter, and while I do not ask you to trim to any party. I do most seriously ask you to exercise with the temperance party that impartiality which you profess, whan they introduce among us any man. clown or convert, or both, whose object is to do the best he can to raise his fellow-man from the mire of sin and intemper- ance that he has been saved from. Apologizing for thus troubling you, but as your enemies will be quick to point out your errors, so ought your friends to point out the "dangers and hidden rocks." visible to them. but perhaps not to you, and this is the object of-I am, kc., F. W. TAYLOR. 113, High Street, Barrv, 3Iarch 23, 1891. AN EXPRESSION OF THANKS. TO THE EDITOR OF THE SOUTH WALES STAR. SIn.-Allow me through your paper to thank the numerous friends for the sympathy and respect shown towards me and my family in our recent bereavement.—Yours ,c.. JOHN LEWIS. Ogmore Vale, March 23rd. — MAESTEG NOTES." TO THE EDITOR OF THE SOUTH WALES STAR. SIR.-—My attention has been called to the fourth paragraph in the above notes appearing in your first issue, last week. and I am credibly informed that they apply to a report I wrote of an inquest recently held at Maesteg. That being so, kindly 9 z!l allow me to remark that you have made a false step in allowing this novice in newspaper work to thus air his opinions that are grounded upon surmise. I am not a semi-educated preacher, neither do I attack innocent persons under the dark disguise of anoniinity. but I do claim the right to oblige a friend without being made the target for such studied insults as these. You claim to be a Radical paper you appear in a hotbed of assumed Radicalism, but in reality Conservatism of the truest type. and your worthy correspondent here aims at fanning afresh a smoul- dering fire. which should be allowed to go out. We are anxiously waiting the proof of Maesteg Liberalism in the coming elections.—I am. Sir, yours &.C., THE WRITER OF THE REPORT, i Maesteg. March 24th, 1891. ARE OUR DOCTORS POUTING TO THE EDITOR OF THE SOUTH WALES STAR. SIR.—It has been a matter for considerable regret, not only to myself, but to several of my fellow townsmen to whom I have spoken, to learn of the apathy which has been shewn by our local doctors, in regard to the newly-formed Nnrsing Association for Bridgend. One would have thought that the medical men of the town would have gladly welcomed the pro- ject. and afforded it every possible help. There can surely be but one opinion as to necessity for a trained nurse at Bridgend and especially so. when we here from time to time of the suffering and misery of the sick poor: and all honour say I to Col. Warlow, and the general band of ladies and gentlemen who have rapidly re- sponded to his call. It appears, however, that the doctors are either openly antagonistic, holding aloof, or damning it with faint praise." Why is this? Can it be because they were not waited upon, cap in hand, by the originators of the movement.' Has their animir jtroprr been wounded.' If so. the proverbially slender cuticle of our local disciples of Esculapius has become abnormally attenuated (to speak medically). The townsfolk have cheerfullv subscribed towards the fund. and it would be a thousand pities if so excellent a movement were rendered nugatory, by reason of the indifference (to call it by no stronger term) of our doctors. I hope, Sir. that better and wiser councils will prevail, that doctor and nurse will go on their high and holy mission hand in hand, and that with forces so united the demon of disease will be bravely fought and bravely conquered.—I am. kc., A SUBSCRIBER. Bridgend, 24th March, 1891. -♦ BARRY YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. TO THE EDITOR OF THE SOUTH WALES STAR. SIR,—Will you permit me through the medium of you valuable paper to place in as concise a form as possible the benefits and objects of a Christian Association such as has been started at Barry for some short time now. I feel sure that the majority of young men of this district do not fully appreciate the efforts of this association on their behalf for the reason that they have not enquired into or seen the work of the association. As most of vour readers are no doubt aware that this Christian Association movement, which has for some years been in operation, has a branch in almost every town in the United Kingdom, also other countries, and its good moral, intellectual. and spiritual tendencies have been greatly felt aud acknowledged. Our object is to provide a place where young men can go at any time of the day, and more especially in the evening, to read all the daily and monthly papers that will tend to elevate them, and in all practicable ways and means to provide them with all that tends to make their lives pleasant in the true sense of the word but we cannot do this without the hearty and unselfish co-operation of our young men. If there is anyone who feels inclined to offer any suggestions, I shall be glad to receive them through the medium of this paper, or addressed to me at the Association-rooms, Barry, which I promise to put before my committee at the general meeting, to be held shortly for their consideration. As to the representations that have been made to me as to the need of the association at Cadoxton. I am heartily in favour of one there, and, as I have stated to the several parties, I should be glad to meet a few Cadoxton friends, who are so interested in the movement to confer with a like number of the Barry committee with a view of starting a branch at Cadoxton,—Yours faithfully. J. JOHN, Hon. Sec. March 24th, 1891. THE SOUTH WALES STAR AND TRADES' UNIONS. TO THE EDITOR OF THE SOUTH WALES STAR. DEAR SIR.—I have been instructed by the directors of the company who are the proprietors of the SO/lth W'a/rx Star to enclose a copy of the following resolution, which was passed at a directors' meeting held on Wednesday, the 18th February. 1891. at 4.15 p.m. Resolved :—" That the printing works of this company be worked on Union rules and I have been instructed by the directors to request you to give this resolution publicity, as the directors are informed that it has been generally reported in this district that the Sf" r Printing Works are not being worked on Union lines. You will see from the above resolution that this is totally untrue, and that the directors of the company determined at one of the earliest meet- ings. before the printing machinery was purchased, that they would run their office on Union lines.— I am, kc.. J. ARTHUR HUGHES, Secretary. High-street, Barry, March 25th, 1891. TO THE EDITOR OF THE SOUTH WALES STAR. SIR,—A rumour having gained currency amongst a certain section of the working classes at Cadoxton. Barry, and the neighbourhood that T'hr South 11 is produced by non-Union labour, we, the employes at the Star office, and members of the Cardiff branch of the Typographi- cal Association, respectfully wish to inform our fellow-workmen that such is not the case but that on the contrary all the business of the office is strictly carried out in accordance with the rules of the society of which we are members. We also regret that some persons (who, undoubtedly, have not the interests of Unionism at heart) should display such meanness by endeavouring to injure an undertaking that must soon prove of immense benefit to Trades' Unionism. Signed, on behalf of the companionship, T. THOMAS, Father of the Chapel.
POIITHCAWL NOTES.
POIITHCAWL NOTES. Since writing last we have had Palm or Flower- ing Sunday. Many wended their way, it seems, to place flowers and visit the sacred spots in Newton Churchyard. The season being so cold. many doubtless were deterred from paying their tribute of respect to their departed friends. I hear that the penny popular entertainment on Saturday evening last at the Assembly-room was well attended, and that there was a splendid programme, which fact should be very gratifying to the promoters. Councillor Evans fulfilled the duties of chairman to the T. I see by going to church that a vestry was called for Thursday evening at a poky publichouse in the remotest oorner of the parish. If the overseers want men to take an interest in parish matters, why don't they call the vestries in some central place where all can meet.' I see also that there are several important matters to be decided, viz., appointing members to serve on the Parochial Committees. I would like to know what good have they effected since appointed before. I fail to see any use in appointing a committee that sits occa- sionally to suggest things that they are powerless to carry out. We want a committee appointed with some power to institute reforms and carry them out. We had during the past year several popular vestries, and several matters were brought forward. Resolutions were cleverly drawn up and passed, but nothing has yet been done. We de- cided one evening that the shcoting range should be removed to a spot of safety, but it yet stands as a source of danger. We were visited by nearly 40.000 day visitors last year. and can it be credited that there are no public conveniences on the streets for such num- bers. No sir, not one. other than those attached to publichouses and the railway stations. The summer months will soon be upon us again. We need make a move sharply. I heard many enquiries for Thr Star on Satur- day last. As it was some years ago, Have you seen the Shah so it was between every two thnt we met and overheard, Have you seen Thr Star f No. I have not," was the invariable reply, they are all gone, and they say it is good. I should like to get it it has the right tink."
THE BRISTOL ADVENTURES OF…
THE BRISTOL ADVENTURES OF A BARRY DOCK GROCER. TRIAL OF THE THIEVES. STRONG JUDICIAL REMARKS. STAGGERING SENTENCE BY JUSTICE STEPHEN. At Bristol Assizes on Friday (before Mr. Justice Stephen), the trial of Henry Pearce, 22 years of age Henry Park, 21 and George Hodgson. 19. for stealing with violence from the person of Arthur George Davies. at Bristol, on the 9th Dee.. the sum of C140, was resumed. The court ad- journed on Thursday at the point where Mr. Mathews, who appeared for Pearce, hacl concluded his address to the jury.—Mr. Foote, on behalf of Park. submitted that the jury must consider whether Davies, the prosecutor, had the notes in his possession when he went into the society of the prisoners, and if so. was he robbed of them by Park.—His Lordship, in summing up the evidence. commented upon the very grave character of the case. In some points there was no doubt whatever that these people, one and all—the wit- nesses. speaking generally, as well as the prisoners -were as blackguardly a set as they were likely to meet anywhere. They might say very much the same of the prosecutor. He was a blackguard, a rogue, and a fool. A blackguard on account of his conduct in this matter, a fool for the same reason. and also a knave because he had obviously cheated his creditors. These were things which had their effect upon the case, and it was well to speak plainly about them. But the matter which the jury would have to determine was whether, after saying all that. it had been proved beyond reason- able doubt that the prisoners robbed Davies with violence of larger or smaller sums of money.—At two o'clock the jury retired to consider the case. and after a brief absence returned into court with a verdict against all three prisoners of being guilty of robbery without violence, and recommended them to mercy on account of their youth. Hodg- son paled a little when he heard the verdict, but Pearce apparently heard it unmoved. Park was visibly shaken.—Mr. Metcalfe drew attention to Section 4, 33 and 34 Vie.. chap. 23. remarking that, whilst admitting there was no room for sympathy in 11 y with prosecutor, yet, under the provisions of the section, he would ask if his lordship saw his way clear to make an order.-The Judge said he was sorry for the creditors, but they must pay the penalty for trusting such a man. He would make no order. If Hodgson told where the money was it might be some service to him with the Home Secretary. He certainly had the opportunity of making some amends for what he had done. —Hodgson said he was not guilty of what had been said against him. — His Lordship You have already said that.- Hodgson I am quite in your lordship's hand.— The learned Judge, in passing sentence, said there was nothing against them except a small fine against Park for stealing biifls.—Park That was eight years ago. my lord.—The learned Judge said, as he had intimated, it made no difference. But the offence with which they had been now charged was a very serious one, entailing, as it did, very serious punishment. They might have been ordered to be flogged, but with the jury's verdict he would not go so far. He could make no dis- tinction between the prisoners, for he had no doubt that some time in the course of the after- noon in question they determined to rob the poor, foolish creature who idiotically put himself into their hands. They would each be kept in penal servitude for seven years.—The prisoners seemed quite staggered by the sentence, and many of their friends in court, after recovering from their sur- prise, tried to get up a hostile demonstration, but the active intervention of the police prevented this. The court, which had been crowded during the trial, then rapidly emptied. ::>
COWBRIDGE SCHOOL BOARDI ELECTION.
COWBRIDGE SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION. DECLARATION OF THE POLL. The triennial poll for the election of seven members to serve on the School Board for the united district of Cowbridge. Llanblethian. Welsh St. Donat's. and Ystradowen took place on Friday. There were nine candidates. The poll was not a large one. the prevailing feeling being annoyance at a contest being forced. The following is the result of the poll, the first seven being elected :— Alderman Jenkins. 459 *Rev. Owen Jones 362 :Rev. D. Bowen 361 Mr. W. V. Huntley 344 *Mr. E. W. Miles 2S4 Rev. T. T. Jones 291 Alderman W. A. James. 233 Alderman John (mayor) 232 Mr. D. Tilley 207 The asterisk denotes members of the old board. The scucessful candidates, in thanking their sup- porters, expressed their regret at the fact that the mayor was not elected, the Rev. D. Bowen attri- buting it to the blind plumping of many of the voters. It should be stated that the mayor did not canvas. Councillor J. Williams acted as returning officer.
A RUN WITH THE LLAN-EARRAN…
A RUN WITH THE LLAN- EARRAN HOUNDS. A correspondent writes :— The weather was favourable, and the wind in the right quarter for scent when these hounds met at Llanharran on Friday last. Hendrewen Moors were first tried for an outlyer," and these failing, Griff," the hunts- man, took the gorse on the way to Bryna Common, with the same result. But a little further on a cheerful challenge by one of the old hounds pro- claimed a drag scent, which was followed up to a covert near Ty'nycoed Farm, where Reynard lay, reflecting upon his midnight prowlings, all unaware of the treacherous nature of his foraging tracks, and little dreaming of the presence of the guardinns and avengers of stolen ducks and vulpine dainties. Away he went at the first sound of danger, and. carrying his brush as if he meant to keep it. he boldly turned his mask towards the steep mountain range which separates the Vale from the valleys. It was no light undertaking, and this we all found as we followed in his wake, passing Maindy Farm and Capel Llambad, and then straight across Argoed Edwin Mountain in the direction of Tonyrefail. Wheeling round to the left on the far side of the hills, we leave this village on the right and catch a near view of Gilfach as we make for Glynogwr Church, which stands high up above, as the hounds dash through the valley, and, carrying a grand head, make their way at a steaming speed towards Black Mill, and into Alltvrheol Wood. A big straggling wood. it had no shelter for the quarry, who was hard pressed by the hounds, and he ran right through without stopping, until lie found temporary safety in a drain under the railway, close to Penylan Farm. Bryncethin. Lasting an hour and ten minutes, without a single check, the run was very fast, as anyone can tell who knows the country covered. These trips over the mountains enforce a moral that hunting men from the Vale would do well to note, that bogs are not uncommon. We find them when we least expect them, and, finding them too late, we tumble into them too soon—for our comfort and appearance. We should not be easily induced to pick our way over the tricky surface of a morass if we do not know it. Humbly follow a farmer who bestrides a cob, and be thank- ] ful when there is one to follow. V
BRIDGEND DISTRICT NURSING…
BRIDGEND DISTRICT NURSING ASSOCIATION. A NURSE APPOINTED, SKETCH OF THE MOVEMENT. It will be in the recollection of our readers that; some weeks ago, at the invitation of Col. Warlow, a well-attended and representative meeting of ladies and gentlemen in the Bridgend district, ,va.So held to inaugurate this important movement- At this meeting a provisional committee was ap- pointed to canvass for subscriptions, and so well was their work done, that they were enabled shortly afterwards to convene a meeting of the subscribers. This meeting was largely attended, and officers were appointed, and rules drawn up for the working association, and a general com- mittee appointed to carry ont the undertaking- Subsequently the general committee met and ap- pointed two special committees, one—the manag- ing committee—as an executive body to act in all cases of emergency, and to advise and assist the nurse the other-the help committee—to raise and distribute a special fund for the purchase of medical and other comforts to patients. It was also decided that subscribers of 5s. and upwards, should be entitled to one ticket for each 5s. sub- scribed. entitling the donor—providing the weekly earnings of the head of the family were not ex- ceeding 30s.-to the gratuitous services of the nurse for one month. Advertisements were then directed to be inserted, with the view of securing the per- manent services of a trained nurse, at a salary of C 72, inclusive of board, apartments, and uniform. The general committee met on Friday last, to con- sider the applications that had been received, and to make the appointment. The meeting was well attended. Colonel Warlow (president) was in the chair, and among those present were :-The Presi- dent, Mrs. Warlow. Mrs. Turbervill, Mrs. W. P. Randall, Mrs. Herdman. Mrs. W. J. Lewis, Mrs. McGaul. Mrs. Burgess, Mrs. T. E. Smith, Miss Stockwood, Rev. F. W. Edmunds. Rev. Thomas Cole. D. Pringle, Mr. McGaul. Mr. Buckley. Mr. S. H. Stockwood, the treasurer, and the honorary secretary. The minutes of the last meeting having- been read and confirmed, the hon. secretary read letters of applications which had been received from 12 applicants for the post, and 16 testimonials which accompanied them. Gradually the list of applicants was weeded out, until four only re- mained. A scries of voting then took place with the ultimate result that Miss Grace Bennett, of Cirencester. was appointed. The committee then went into details in regard to the appointment, deciding among other things, that the appoint- ment be subject to a month's notice, that the nurse be allowed a fortnight's holiday yearly, and (a. most important matter ) that she be directed not to interfere in any way with the religious views of the patients.—Mrs. W. R. Randall, as secretary of the help committee, reported that the committee had met. and had actually canvassed the town with a most satisfactory result. The greatest cor- diality had been shewn by the townspeople, and nearly <40 had been collected. Nurse Grace Bennett will. we are informed, com- mence her duties early in next Aveek. She received a thorough course of training in all branches of nursing at the University College Hospital of the Dover Institute, and her varied and valuable ex- perience in her profession. Her application was supported by most excellent testimonials, and we heartily congratulate the committee upon having made so capital a choice. The movement is one which must command the sympathy and approval of all who are interestei in the welfare of the poor, and we heartily wish it success. We can scarcely credit the suggestions made by another correspondent in anotiier column. We insert the letter of our correspondent, because the matter is one of vital interest, but we shall be only too glad to receive the disclaimers of the medical gentlemen of the town in our next issue. Sub- joined is a complete list of officers, subscribers, and of the various committees :— Lietenant-Colonei Turbervill (>md ten per centum on all sums received above £ 50 in any one year, but not to exceed in the whole £ 10) £ 5 Major Traherne .t'5 Rev. F. W. Edniondes. £ 3 3s. Mr. H. J. Randall' .13 3s.: Miss Franklin, £ 3 3s.; Mr. H. Coimop, £ 3; Mrs. Williams. £ 2 2s. Mrs. Llewellyn, £ 2 2s. Mr. Llewellyn, n 2s.: Mr. A. Sheppord, t2 2s.: Mr. Blandy Jenkins, £ 2 2s.: Cnl. J. V. 'Nicholl, £ 2 Zs. Mrs. Riley, t:2 2s.: Mr. W. R. Randall, £ 2 2s.; Mrs- Randall, £ 2 2s. Mrs. Stiles, £ 2 2s.: Miss Talbot, £ 2 2s. Mrs. Turbervill, £ 2 Mrs. Byng Morris, £ 2 Miss Head Deacon, £1 Is. Rev. C. R. Knight. £ 1 Is.; Mrs. Jenner, £ 1 Is. Mrs. E. T. David. _t;l Is.: Mr. Edwin Price. £ 1 Is. Dr. PÚngle,n Is.: Mrs. Price David, £ 1 Is. Mr. Buckley,n Is.: Mrs. Llovd- Edwards, on Is. Mr. W. McGaul, £ 1 Is.: Mrs. W. J. Lewis. U Is.: Mrs. Lambert, on is.; Mr. D. H. Lloyd, £ 1 Is.: Mrs. Burgess, £ 8 Is.: Dr. Davies, fl Is.; Mrs. Sheppard, £ 1 Is. Mrs. T. T. Lewis, £ 1 Is.: Colonel Warlow, fl Is. Mrs. Warlow, Xl Is. Mrs. Hislop, £ 1 Is.: Mr. Corbet, £ 1 Mrs. Herdman, il Mr. Moon, 10s. 6d.: Dr. A. Hood, 10s. 6d.: Mrs. Hood, 10s. 6d.: Mr. T. G. Smith, 10s. 6d.: Miss Price, 10s. 6d.; Mrs. Coath, 10s. 6d.; Rev. George Thomas, 10s. 6d.: Mr. T. Edwards. 10s. 6'.1.: Mr. S. H. Stock- wood. 10s. 6d.; Mr. T. J. Hughes. 10s. 6d. Mrs. M. Davies, 10s. 6d.; Miss Stockwood, 10s.: Mrs. Harold, 10s. Mr. W. M. Richards, 5s. Mrs. W. M. Richards, 5s. Mr. J. Hemming, 5s.; Miss A. Stockwood, 5s.; Miss M. Stockwood, 5s. Rev. Thomas Cole, 5s. Mr. A. Y. Thomas. 5s.: Mr. T. G. Smith. 5s.—The follow- ing were the officers of the society :—President, Col. Archer Warlow treasurer. Mr. T. G. Smith: hon. secretary, Mr. T. J. Hughes; general committee, Mrs. Turberville, Mrs. Warlow, Mis. A. Williams, Miss Franklin. Mrs. Llewellyn, Mrs. W. R. Randall, Mrs. D. H. Lloyd, Mrs. Lloyd-Ed wards, Mrs. Riley, Mrs. W. J. Lewis, Rev. F. W. Edmunds, Colonel Warlow, Mr. H. J. Randall, Mr. Edwin Price. Dr. Pringle, Mr. T. G. Smith, Mr. D. H. Lloyd. Mr. W. Buckley. Mr. S. H. Stockwood, Mr. T. J. Hughes, Rev. Thomas Cole, Mrs. T. G. Smith, Mrs. W. M. Richards, Mrs. Herdman, Mrs. A. Y. Thomas, Mrs. Burgess. Mrs. M. Davies. Mr. W. M. Richards, Mr. W. McGaul, Dr. A. Hood, Dr. X. Davies. with the president, treasurer, and hon. secretary ex-vfficio; managing committee, Mrs. Warlow, Mrs. Lloyd- Edwards, Mrs. Herdman, Mrs. M. Davies, Mrs. Burgess, Mrs. W. J. Lewis, Dr. Pringle, with the president, and the hon. secretary I'.r-njUcin help com- mittee, Mrs. Herdman. Mrs. W. J. Lewis, Mrs. Burgess. Mrs. Warlow, Mrs. Lloyd-Edwards, Mrs. M. Davies, Mrs. W. R. Randall, Mrs. MeGaul, Mrs. D H. Lloyd, and Miss Stockwood.
DEATH OF MR. WILLIAM GRIFFITHS,…
DEATH OF MR. WILLIAM GRIFFITHS, ST. Bltl])EIS MAJOR. We deeply regret to announce the death of Mr. William Griffiths, Ashgrove, St. Bride's Major, who expired at his residence at midnight on Saturday, at the comparatively early age of 38, after a short and painful illness. Deceased was well known and highly esteemed throughout the district. His splendid business abilities, combined with an affahle and unostentatious manner, won for him the Regard of all with whom he came iiL contact. About ten years ago the deceased com- menced business at Penarth, where, by diligence and perseverance he built up an extensive and lucrative business, and his genial spirit soon gathered around him a large circle of friends. Three years ago he removed to Ashgrove Farmy and subsequently commenced business at Bridgend. Great sorrow is felt for the widow and four children, and also for the widowed mother, who only buried her respected husband and father of the deceased about five weeks ago. We trust that the sympathy extended to the bereaved ones will tend to relieve their heavy burden and to alleviate their incommunicable sorrow. The funeral took place at Penarth on Wednesday, and was very largely attended.