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BARRY AND CADOXTON LOCAL BOARD.
BARRY AND CADOXTON LOCAL BOARD. IMPORTANT MEETING. The customary monthly meeting of the Barry and Cadoxton Local Board was held at the Board- room. Cadoxton, on Tuesday afternoon at three o'clock. There were present, Councillor J. C. Heggitt (chairman), Alderman J. Cory, J.P., General Lee, Dr. O'Donnell, Dr. E. Treharne, and Messrs. G. Thomas. J. Barstow, W. Thomas (Sully), B. Lewis, W. Thomas (Cadoxton), J. J. Williams, J. A. Hughes (clerk), J. C. Pardoe (surveyor), Dr. feale (medical officer). W. E. Leyshon (inspector of nuisances), and C. Howe (collector). MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS. It was resolved to pass the plan for a building for Mr. Smith at Barry Dock, on condition that it shall ever be used as a dwelling-house. The Finance Committee recommended that the salary of Mr. Wallis. clerk of the works, should be increased from £2 10s. to £33s. per week.—Mr. W. Thomas (Cadoxton) proposed, and Dr. Treharne Seconded, that this should not be done, the amend- ment being carried. The Public Works Committee recommended that the Waycock-road improvements should be ex- tended at a cost of £ 3,652.—The recommendation of the committee was adopted, an amendment of Mr. Barstow that the originally proposed sum of £4,200 should be spent not finding a seconder. Mr. G. Garnett. Barry-road, wrote calling atten- tion to the condition of Robins'-lane, especially the absence of lamps.—The matter was left to the surveyor to report upon. The recommendation of the Health Committee that the inspector should give notice that all W.c.'s should be provided with the usual system of Pushing was not sanctioned, an amendment of Mr. fV. -Thomas (Cadoxton) being carried.—Mr. Barstow made a strong protest on the manner in W'hich the matter had been rushed through. At the suggestion of the Chairman, it was decided not to act on the recommendation of a committee to 8tY for the public lighting on the foad they have blocked by a gate at Barry, and threatening to remove the lamps, as negociations are pending with the company. The Clerk, in reply to the Chairman, said no reply «ad been received from the Barry Company, stating On what terms they would hand over the road Mentioned above to the public.—He was instructed to write again. J Memorials were received from Barry and Cadox- ton pravinar that land for allotments might he Provided.—They were referred to the Public Works committee to report upon. Letters were read from Mr. R. Forrest, St. Pagan's, and Mr. F. Pinn, Cadoxton, calling the attention of the Board to the nuisances caused by the Moors brook being allowed in its present con- dition, and calling upon them to clear it out at once. The former stated that the Wenvoe Estate hid expended £200 in two years on the clearing of the brook. It was stated, however, that it was llot the duty of the Board to clean the brook, bllt the whole matter was referred to the Health Committee. A letter was read from Messrs. G. Thomas and Sons, pressing for immediate payment to Mr. Jenkins Big-lis Farm, of the amount of the dam- age done to his land, crops, &c., through the con- struction of the drainage system. It was referred to the public works committee. A letter was read from Messrs. Evans and Phillips. Cadoxton, stating they were prepared to Sive the necessary land for the widening of the Continuation of Harbour-road, Barry, to a width (If 40ft., if the Board would make the road.— The Surveyor was deputed to report on the matter. The Surveyor reported that, owing to the pre- vailing rainy weather, a 9in. pipe at Island-road, ^ad burst, and considerable damage had been *We to a house. He recommended that 12in. Wpes should be laid instead; the Barry Estate ^ompany were willing to pay half the cost.— ^*his was agreed to. It Was reported that notices had been served *Pon the owners of the property in Thompson- street, Dock • View-road, Wood-street, Gueret- *treet, and other thoroughfares, in reference to private improvements. The health committee having recommended "ha.t the Board should dismiss the Cadoxton sca- venging contractors, Messrs. Gray and Amos, the goard decided to do so. On the suggestion of Mr. barstow, it was decided to allow Mr. Ruckley, ^ho has market gardens near Greenyard, to finish "CIe contract on the same terms. General Lee re- fined neutral. The usual bill from Messrs. Gray and Amos ^as presented, but inasmuch as there were claims £ 7 10s. and 3s. against the Board for damage taused by the contractors, the settlement of the Account was deferred. Dr. O'Donnell gave notice that he would move the next meeting that the Board should support "Qe action of the Pontypridd Local Board in ^deavouring to force the Barry Railways Com- l*lny to use passenger trains on their coal line. ^CEEASES IN SALARIES GRANTED THE OFFICIALS. The Finance Committee's usual report came up, ^hich recommended, among other things, that the allowing advances in officials' salaries should be tranted :—Clerk, £ 100 to £ 200 Surveyor, £ 200 to *300 Medical Officer, £ 70 to £ 75 Collector, £ 70 r? £ 100, with £ 30 for office establishment, on con- ation that he holds no other office.—The Clerk J^d petitions from tradesmen at Barry, Barry V°ck, and Cadoxton. praying that the Board should ^fer the matter until the ratepayers had had an opportunity of expressing an opinion on the ^irabilitv of the increases being granted the ^eials—*Mr. G. Thomas: Do they give any ^sons ?—The Clerk No.—Mr. G. Thomas Will *hey undertake the duties of the Board ? ^Alderman Cory: I was just going to say Teething. — Mr. G. Thomas: We are here the authority of the electors, and we here to settle the business before us. The l^airman perfectly agreed. The matter, he said, now been laying in abeyance for several Tenths, and considering that eleven members were S^sent out of twelve, and that they had come rjere prepared to discuss the matter, they had jitter go on with it. (Hear, hear.)—General Lee, Moving the adoption of the report, said, as they J^re aware, the Board had ordered a return to be "Spared showing the salaries paid to officials in ^her parts. The committee, though small in j^tnber. gave their very best attention to it. With r^ard to the Clerk, they had taken eighteen fairly "Pfesentative districts which had an average sPPnlation of 20,000, viz., ranging from 7,000 to 5^000. The mean rateable value of these districts £ 109.000. while at Barry the rateable value £ 120.000; the average sailary paid to the Werks in the same districts, was £ 360, but the ^rry and Cadoxton Local Board only paid their £ 100. They would see from the figures he before them that they were not over- ling their clerk at present. Practically they f ere paying their clerk far worse -than any other 5*°Cal Board did. An increase from s6100 to £200 ^°ttld not-be unreasonable. Taking the number 2* meetings held, the speaker said the clerk's pay Z^raged fid. per hour, and he asked was that a fi*°per salary to pay a well-educated gentleman ? /^ing the surveyor's stipend into consideration, proceeded to say that the mean salary in the ?^tricts on the return was £ 450. The committee, herefore recommended that Mr. Pardoe s salary be raised from £ 200 to £ 300. They lived J* a new and large dsstrict where there was very 1b.11ch more work than in an old established town. r-t the present "time the surveyor was euperintend- Work of the valueof £ 38,000. With regard to the judical officer the mean salaries in the district on return was £ 104. The committee proposed to rise his salary from £ 70 to £ 75.—(Laughter.)— regarded the ■collector, the committee thought time had come when the Board shoeld have an Jfrcial whose time was entirely devoted to their ^vice. They thought that the payment for such ^°rk would be fairly met by a salary of £ 100 per l^r, with £ 30 for a clerical allowance. He under- however, that Mr. Howe would not accept offer.—The Chairman seconded the adoption of ill ereport. General Lee had gone very extensively toto the question so there was very little for him It was, however, a vexed question, because hen any official at any time wanted an increase of oil^ry, there were always one or two who made Section on the score of .economy. This, how- t*er, was very different. The increase of the ^n had been remarkably extensive. The in- ?ea8e in public works was unprecedented in any of its kind. The clerk and surveyor came to fc?ein in 1888 when the rateable was £ 17,500. ^Ce that time it had increased to upwards of fir 0-000, a very enormous increase in three years. ^ear, hear.) During that time the clerk's salary ♦ raised from £ 60 to £ 100, and the surveyor's £ 150 to £ 200. The increase in the work had far more in proportion than the increases in ^/r^ries. Speaking as chairman of that Board, he that the work was very heavy indeed. As fatter of fact the clerk had informed him that he at least £ 80 per annum for office labour ^i^nected with the work of the Board. When remembered that he only received £ 100 as j*nal remuneration, they would see that it did leave much for his own experience as their 0{>?Seri solicitor, and clerk. As a general prin- he believed that officials should be well If they paid their officials well they would ]L; good work. He thought the Board would j -tta 6 a right to expect, if the increases were Uted, increased earnestness. Their surveyor was carrying out at the present time private improvements in 42 streets in the district. There were also drainage works in the Barry Dock dis- trict, and the Barry-road improvements, and other works were about being carried out, which would need a great deal more labour and responsibility. For his part he thought they were only just commencing a very active time in the work of the Board. The very worst policy they could adopt would be to stint the salaries of their officials., He thought that by granting the in- creases mentioned they would be acting fairly to the Board, the ratepayers, and the officers, and he hoped they would accept the recommendations of the committee. (Hear, hear.)—Alderman Cory said he agreed with what had been said. He did not think there was any economy in having cheap officials. He supported the recommendation of the committee, and he hoped they would be unanimous.—Mr. George Thomas said he supported the increases, and would like to point out to the Board and to the ratepayers who had sent in the petitions that he did not suppose that there was a Board in the country that had had to deal with the questions that the Barry and Cadoxeon LocalBoard nad had before them. They had had sprung upon them the requirements of a large town, and in dealing with those requirements they had suc- ceeded fairly successfully. It was absolutely necessary that the Board should have efficient and proper servants, and as they had them, it was for the Board to apply the principle, the labourer is worthy of his hire," in that case. (Hear, hear.) He had much pleasure in supporting the recom- mendation of the committee. There should, how- ever, be this understanding that they should last for at least two years.—Dr. Treharne said he was sorry he could not see his way clear to sup- port it. Like other members, he did not believe in cheap labour, but he thought they were paying fairly well. As to their clerk he thought he was underpaid. He moved that his salary should be increased to £150 and not £ 200. — Mr. W. Thomas (Cadoxton) seconded, because he thought,that the clerk was worthy of it.—Mr. B. Lewis said he was prepared to vote for an increase for the clerk, but not the sum recommended by the committee.—The Clerk, in reply to a question, said he was quite prepared not to make any other application for two years if an increase were granted.—The voting was as follows: Committee's recommendation (£200), The Chairman, Alderman Cory, General Lee, Dr. O'Connell, and Messrs. G. Thomas and W. Thomas (Sully). The amendment (£150), Messrs. B. Lewis,Treharne,-Barstow, and Thomas (Cadoxton). Neutral, Mr. J. J. Williams.—The Clerk's salary was, therefore, increased to £ 200.—Dr. Treharne moved that no increase should be granted the sur- veyor.—Mr. B. Lewis seconded, and said he did not agree with the chairman that public works in the district were practically only just commencing. Besides the surveyor had a large number of assistants.—Mr. G. Thomas I don't think its right to taunt the surveyor with regard to the number of his assistants. If they were not necessary the Board would not have appointed them. On the contrary it shows the difficult duties the surveyor has to perform.—Dr. O'Donnell desired to point out that four of the surveyor's assistants were entirely connected with the private improvements, and that consequently their wages did not come out of the rates at all. (Hear, hear.)—The voting resulted as follows :—Committee's recommendation ( £ 300).The Chairman. Alderman Cory, Gene ral Lee, Dr. O'Donnell, and Messrs. J. J. Williams, G. Thomas, and W. Thomas, Sully (7). Against, Messrs. Treharne, Thomas (Cadoxton), Lewis and Barstow (4). The recommendation of the committee was therefore adopted. The increase of £ 5 to the salary of the medical officer was unanimously agreed to.—With regard to the increase proposed to be given to the collector, the latter objected to it, as the committee stipulated that he should, if he accepted it, devote the whole of his time to the work of the Board. A discussion ensued as to the payment of a percentage for the collection of the rates, but it was eventually decided, on the motion of Mr. G. Thomas, seconded by Alderman Cory, to refer the whole question back to the finance com- mittee. DEPUTAI^*N FROM THE TRADES COUNCIL. A deputation from the Barry and District Trades Council, consisting of Messrs. W. Copp (president), J. Rees (secretary), and J. Harrison attended before the Board, being introduced by Dr. O'Donnell. Mr. W. Copp said they ap- peared before the Board in reference to the re- solutions which the Trades Council had recently submitted te them, and as a solution of the ques- tions therein mentioned was not any nearer. The matter of fair contracts affected the social condition of the working classes it had been dis- cussed by most of the public bodies throughout the country, and many of them had taken favourable action in regard to the matter. Their clerk had replied to the council that the Board would take into consideration the matter, when any new contracts came before the Board, which the council did nob think was altogether satisfactory. Sub letting led to work being scamped.—Mr. Rees then proceeded to read copious extracts showing that favourable action in reference to the sub-letting of contracts and the wages paid by public contractors, had been taken by a large number of authorities throughout the country, including Cardiff, Newport, Swansea, Birmingham, Bristol, London, Kingston-upon-Hill, Sheffield, Leicester, &c., &c.—Mr. J. Harrison also spoke, and drew attention to another matter con- tained in the resolutions, viz.—that preference should be given to a local person for a Local Board appointment, provided he had the same qualifications as other candidates, and that as re- gards contracts for public works preference should be given to local contractors.—Several questions were put by various members, and a deal of interesting information was realised.—The Chair- man thanked the deputation for the valuable in- formation they had laid before them. One of the members had just handed in a notice of motion for the next meeting whereby the whole question would be considered.—Thanking the Board foiv receiving them so courteously the deputation re- tired.—Dr. O'Donnell gave notice of motion that at the next meeting of the Board he would move that the recommendations contained in the re- solutions of the trades council be adopted. CADOXTON COMMON. General Lee proceeded to move the adoption of the report of the Commons committee, which recommended that step3 should be taken to receive a provisional order for the acquisition of Cadoxton Common, in pursuance of counsel's opinion, which had just been obtained.—Mr. G. Thomas remarked that that would be a big thing for the Board to grapple with at the fag end of the meeting.— General Lee, during the course of some other dis- cussion, said Dr. O'Donnell and himself had seen Mr. Forrest, whose opinion seemed to be a favour- able one. The proceeding would not be a very ex- pensive one, and, probably, it would be the simplest way out of the difficulty.—The Clerk, in reply to questions, said if the Board decided to go on with the provisional order, notices would have to be served in November. They would then have to apply to the Local Government Board for the pro- visional order, and an inspector would be sent ijown, If the Common was given, then there would be no further expense. As to the cost of applying to Parliament, that would be paid by the Local Government Board. The Common would have to be bought, but they would not have to pay a building price, as no buildings could be placed on the Common.—It was decided to defer the con- sideration of the matter until the opinion of counsel was printed and circulated.—The Clerk said that Miss Jenner had called upon him in re- ference to the matter. She said she was not in any way opposed to the scheme of the Board, but her desire was that if the Board were going to take it over she should be recognised as one of the owners. MR. 13. LEWIS AND THE SOUTH WALES STAR." W":m:i!letihc members were about to disperse, Mr. B. Lewis said a paragraph appeared in the South Wale* Star which he thought fell very heavily upon Mmself. He wished it, however, to be known to the Board and to the public that the house at Palmerstown referred to, where the fever was, had not used water from the Palmerstown well for four months. The occupant was a servant of a certain water works company, and had carried water home for the last four months. He believed that the medical gentleman present, who was attending the ease, would bear him out in that. Although he (the speaker) lived nearly opposite that house, he did not know that there was typhoid fever there until he saw it in the South Wales Star. Whatever remarks were made about hio^self he did not care about very much, but he thought it was a mistake to make public such things as that. There were many nervous people in the district who once they knew about a fever would not be long in catching it. He hoped the Star would have something better to publish than that in future. This concluded the business, and the Board rose, after having sat three hours.
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THEOADOXTON COMMONS.
THEOADOXTON COMMONS. MEETING OF THE COMMONS COMMITTEE. The Cadoxton Commons Committee held a meet- ing at the Board Offices, Cadoxton, on Friday after- noon last. There were present, General Lee (chairman), Dr. O'Donnell, and Mr. J. A. Hughes. Inasmuch, however, as a quorum was not in attendance, no decision of the meeting was bind- ing. The Clerk informed those present that the opinion of the counsel he had consulted at the re- quest of the Board, viz., Mr. Glen, author of" Glen on Highways," had been received. This was read, and showed that it recommended that a provisional order should be obtained for the acquisition of the common. The Board would have to purchase it at a valuation, but inasmuch as it would not be built upon the price given would be nothing like that given for building land. It was eventually decided to recommend the Board to apply for a provisional order. General Lee and Dr. O'Donnell decided to have an interview with Mr. R. Forrest, the agent of the L<vdy of the Manor, the following day at Cardiff in reference to the question, the former also consenting to again see Mrs. Jenner, the Lady of the Manor, as well. INTERVIEW WITH MISS GERTRUDE JENNER. Hearing that Miss Gertrude Jenner was in Cadoxton, a representative of the Smith W ales Star on Monday last sought an interview, in order to ascertain what Miss Jenner's precise objections were to the action of the Local Board with respect to the Cadoxton Commons. Approaching Miss Jenner and bowing with the consummate ease and gracefulness begotten of true journalistic genius, the Star man asked Miss Jenner to kindly spare him a few moments. "With pleasure," was the gracious response. I think I have seen you before." Thinking to say something very complimentary, our irepresentative answered, I am afra.id you haven't had the pleasure, Miss Jenner." Oh, but I am sure," Miss Jenner replied. I know your voice quite well. But you are rather hoarse to-day." "Yes'm," replied the Star man, blushing in- genuously. "I suppose," continued Miss Jenner, unmindful of the youthful blush, I suppose you want to hear my views about the intention of the Local Board to turn the Common into a recreation ground." Yes, Miss Jenner, I .cannot quite understand your objection to it." "Well, I haven't the slightest objection to a recreation ground at Cadoxton or elsewhere. Indeed, I am altogether in their favour. But I dislike this business because the Board have been going about it in a clandestine way." "Clandestine way, Miss Jenner! Surely not! The doings of the Board are faithfully chronicled each week in the local press." "Yes, yes, I know, and I daresay as a rule the reports are full and accurate; but in this matter it hasn't been so. I don't know whether the press or the Board are to blame." The Board is to blame, m'm," murmured the Star man. who is a true representative of the average ratepayer. In any case." said Miss Jenner," the public havo not been fairly dealt with. They have been led to understand that the commons will be given over gratuitously to the public, while so far is this from being the case that certain people will have to be employed to value the manorial rights, and the proceeds of this sale will be paid over out of the public money to the trustees of the Wenvoe Estate." Yes, possibly that may be true," said the man. But I cannot quite see why you, Miss Jenner, should object to that. I should say that the people of Barry would object soon enough if there was anything wrong in the proceeding." Oh, it isn't to paying for the value of the manorial rights that I object," said Miss Jenner, laughing. But I object.to having the proceeds of the sale handed over to Wenvoe Estate trustees." To whom should they be paid them but to the trustees ? They ought to be paid, at all events part of them ought to be paid, to the residuary legatees, under my father's testament," said Miss Jenner, bringing out the legal technicalities as volubly as a trained advocate. "I contend that as the late Captain Jenner h:1d no ricrhv to dispose of the pro- perty during his life he liid no power to dispose of it by will. And in justice to the residuary legatees, and especially to two of them, my brother and sister, I object to the proposed action of the Board." "I understand your objection perfectly, Miss Jenner." "Of course you do. It is quife plain. But I would never have understood anything at all about the matter if I hod kept on employing solicitors and barristers. It was only when I took the case up myself that I began to see into it. Isn't it wonderful that a woman should get so much leff.il knowledge ? Our reporter confessed that ho had never met a lady who possessed so much legal knowledge. Well, good afternoon." said Miss Jenner, I hope you will send me the Star. I don't see it regularly unluckily, but it's an excellent paper." And the Star man promised, and went his way.
BRIDGEND DISTRICT HIGHWAY…
BRIDGEND DISTRICT HIGH- WAY BOARD. The ordinary meeting of this Board was held at the Union Workhouse on Saturday, when there were present Mr. J. B. Jenkins (chairman). Rev. F. W. Edmondes, Messrs. D. Thomas (Tytalwyn), D. Bowen, W. Hopkins, Thomas Rees, W. Howells (Wick), and R. Thomas.—The Surveyor reported that he had expended £278 Is. 4d.. leaving a balance in hand of £75 10s. lOd. The estimate for the current month was 475, inclusive of the balance in hand.—A letter was read from the County Council approving of the borrowing of £850 for the widening of the roads at St. Brides and Southerndown.—The Clerk reported that a large number of the overseers had not paid instal- ments due from them, and that, therefore, there was nothing in hand to meet the demand of the surveyor.—On the motion of the Chair- man, the clerk was instructed to write the overseers that unless the instalments were paid by the next meeting proceedings would be taken.—A letter was read from the Royal Exchange Assurance Company offering to give a loan of £850 at 4 per cent., payable in ten years.—It was resolved that the Clerk write Mr. Dagnell, whose letter was read at the last meeting, accepting his offer of the loan of £850 at 3t per cent.—The Clerk reported that three tenders had been received for the improvement of the road at St. Bride's and Southerndown—1st. £1.033. 16s. 3d.; 2nd. £ 739 18s. 4d.; 3rd, £ 786. The latter tender had been sent in by Mr. Thos. Rowe. coal merchant, Bridgend. and was accepted.—The sureties were Messrs. H. Dyer (Bridgend), and W. Rowe (Pembroke Dock).—On the motion of Mr. Thomas Rees, it was resolved to procure six road- sweeping machines, at £210s. each.—The Surveyor reported that the footbridge at Yorath Goch had been removed, and. lie was informed, broken up. —It was resolved that the Clerk write the Margam Local Board in reference to the matter,—The Sur- veyor reported that the Ogmore and Garw Water Company had injured the road at Bryncethin by the laying down of their mains, and of which he had received no notiee.—It was resolved that the Clerk write the company, calling their attention to the matter.
COWBRIDGE AND ABERTHAW RAILWAY…
COWBRIDGE AND ABERTHAW RAILWAY COMPANY. The fourth half-yearly meeting of this company was held on Saturday at the company's offices. 18, High-street, Mr. Daniel Owen, Ash Hall, presiding. The others present included Sir Morgan Morgan, Col. Morgan, Mr. T. Rees, Mr. W. Scott, Mr. Cole- man, and Mr. Simpson. With regard to the con- struction of the railway, the directors reported that satisfactory progress had been made, and they were of opinion that it would be completed by the end of the year. The financial statement showed that the expenditure on lines in course of con- struction, dividend, &c., daring tho half-year was £23.417 3s. 6d.. making a total expenditure of £71,393 17s. 6d. During the half-year, d626,MO had been received on account of shares,!and £252 48s. 5d. dividends on Parliamentary deposits, making a total receipt of £ 60,672 18a. 5d., and leaving a balance of £10,728 15s. 3d. It was estimated that ;6 26,000 would have to be expended during the current half-year, for which there were capital powers available to the extent of £48,859. The report and balance-sheet were adopted, and interest at the rate of per cent. per annum on the jE 60.420 capital received to June 30th was ordered to be paid.—A vote of thanks to the chairman concluded the meeting.
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BARRY (VID.) SCHOOL BOARD…
BARRY (VID.) SCHOOL BOARD MEETING. IMPORTANT BUSINESS. The customary fortnightly meeting of the Barry School Board was held at the Barry Board Schools on Monday afternoon, at two o'clock. There were present Mr. John Lowden (chairman), General Lee (vice-chairman), Dr. P. J. O'Donnell, Messrs. E. F. Blackmore, ,George Thomas (architect), W. H. Lewis (clerk). TIME OF MEETINGS. Dr. O'Donnell drew attention to the fact that at the last meeting of the Board it was decided to alter the time for holding the evening meeting from eight o'clock to seven. If that were so, he might as well resign as he could not possibly attend at the altered time. Besides, the Board had no right to decide as they did, because the question was not on the agenda.—General Lee agreed, and said he thought it was a pity that the Board should alter the time. He had always thought that there were to have been middle day meetings. Had he known that there would have been evening meetings he wouldn't have put up for election.—The Chairman remarked that if objection was lodged against the alteration of the time of meeting, the paragraph in the minutes re- lating to it, could not be sustained, as notice that it was coming forward ought to have been placed on the minutes. However, the Board had decided as they did, because they found that if they com- menced business at eight o'clock matters were not finished to allow the Cadoxton members to catch the last train.—Dr. O'Donnell said that the public works committee of the Local Board transacted quite as much business as the School Board, and they got through their work in a far more expedi- tious manner.—The objection of Dr. O'Donnell and General Lee was sustained, and it was decided to consider the matter at the next meeting. THE NEW HEAD MISTRESS FOR CADOXTON SCHOOLS. The committee who had been appointed to deal with the applications for the above post reported that 23 were sent in. They, first of all, selected the following four :—Miss Eva Llewellyn, Cadox- ton Infant Schools Miss Olive Phelp, Richmond- road Schools, Cardiff Miss M. L. Morris, Coventry: Miss Jane Matthews, Neath. At a subsequent meeting they had decided to recommend the Board to appoint Miss Phelp, of Cardiff.—Dr. O'Donnell thought that preference ought to have been given to the Board's own teachers, and that Miss Llewellyn ought to have been selected.—General Lee said he was very much struck with Miss Llewellyn's abilities, and he certainly should have voted for her at the meeting of the com- mittee had he been present.—Dr. O'Donnell Are the applications here ?—The Clerk replied in the negative.—Dr. O'Donnell: Is it necessary to make this application to-day ?—The Chairman That's a question for the Board to decide.—Gen- eral Lee I think, on the ground that Miss Llew- ellyn's application is not before us, that we should adjourn the appointment.—The Chairman did not think that that would be very courteous to the committee.—General Lee said he failed to see this. It was for the Board to make the appoint- ment, and they ought to have the two applications before them.—An animated discussion of a similar nature ensued, and the Chairman moved that the recommendation of the committee should be adopted.—Mr. Blackmore seconded.—Dr. O'Donnell moved that the appointment should be postponed and that they should have the applications of the four selected candidates before them.—General Lee seconded.—The voting was equal, viz., 2—2. The Chairman decided to give his casting vote for the amendment, so the matter will come before the Board at their next meeting. INCREASED SCHOOL ACCOMMODATION FOR BARRY AND BARRY VILLAGES. Mr. Blackmore, in pursuance of notice of motion, drew attention to the necessity of increased school accommodation at Barry, and said that, owing to such deficiency, the Board had not been able to enforce the compulsory clauses under the Educa- tion Act. He repeated the figures which appeared in the South Wales Star report of the last meet- ing showing the undoubted necessity for greatly increased accommodation, and concluded by mov- ing that the architect should prepare plans for another wing to the Barry school buildings to be erected on land already secured, and that a com mittee, consisting of GeneralLee, Dr. O'Donnell, and Captain Davies be deputed to make enquiries as to the purchase of an acre of land in the neighbour- hood of Barry village.—Dr. O'Donnell said he seconded the resolution with very much pleasure. He heartily concurred in what Mr. Blackmore had .said. He thought also that the Board ought to take steps to secure Barry Island in their district. Schools were sure to be wanted there! some day or other. He observed that building operations were already about to commence.—The resolution was unanimously carried. MR. O. JENKINS SENDS IN HIS RESIGNATION. The Clerk read a letter from Mr. O. Jenkins resigning his position as a member of the Board as he could not attend regularly.—The Chairman thought it was a matter for regret that Mr. Jenkins should resign. His services had been of great value to them, especially when the new Board was elected, as all the old members were thrown out as they probably would be. (Laughter.) He suggested that they should ask Mr. Jenkins to reconsider the matter.—Mr. Blackmore, General Lee, and Dr. O'Donnell agreed, and bore testimony to Mr. Jenkins' valuable services.—The Chairman's suggestion was put into the form of a resolution and carried. MISCELLANEOUS. The Architect reported on the coal accomoda- tion which existed at each school.—It was reported with satifaction that the infant portion of the Holton Schools would be ready for occupation in six weeks time. On the recommendation of the architect and the contractor, it was decided to open the schools when the whole would be ready. viz., about Christmas.—The Architect was deputed to see the Gas and Water Company in reference to the provision of gas stoves for the new Holton Schools.—Mr. E. Blackmore was instructed to arrange about the furnishing of the Holton Schools.—Arrangements were made for the atten- dance of members at the forthcoming drawing examinations to be held in Barry.—The following cheques were drawn :—W. Symonds, Cardiff, on account of Holton Schools' contract, £1,350; G. Thomas, on account of architects' commission for Holton Schools, £ 200.—The application of the Chairman that the board room should be used by the new science and art committee was granted.— The customary claim for grant was signed by three members.—Dr. O'Donnell was deputed to ask Mr. W. Thomas, auctioneer, to include in his next sales three large lamps, which are now uIWd at the Cadoxton Schools.—The attendance officer's usual lists were submitted and examined.-An reference to the applications for appointments for the new Holton Schools, it was decided that canvassing either personally or by letter should be a disqualification.—The Clerk was requested to give notice to the Loan Commissioners that a fur- ther instalment would be required. It was de- cided to do so, now. because there are a lot of formalities to go through.-—With regard to the opening of the schools the following day, Sept. 1st, when the Free Education Act comes into force, the chairman was requested to address the children at the Barry Schools, and Dr. O'Donnell at the Cadoxton Schools.—Dr. O'Donnell stated that Mr. T. Ewebank, head master, had decided to open a penny savings' bank for the scholars attending the Cadoxton Schools, so that the parents could, if they chose, let their children deposit the amount weekly which they had been in the habit of paying as school fee into the proposed bank.—The mem- bers present received the announcement with much satisfaction. COMMUNICATIONS FROM THE TRADES' COUNCIL. On the motion of Dr. O'Donnell, it was decided to receive at the next meeting a. deputation from the Barry and District Trades' Council in reference to the sub-letting of contracts, and the appoint- ment of teachers. &c. A letter was also read from the Council stating at a meeting recently held they had decided to ask the Board that a labour candidate—whom the Council had already ap- pointed—should be selected to fill the vacancy on the Board which appeared about to be caused by the resignation of Mr. Oliver Jenkins. The letter pointed out that the Council was thoroughly representative of the working men of the district. It included 16 trades and 32 delegates, while their constituents numbered 1,370 subscribing members.—Dr. O'Donnell As far as I am concerned, I am extremely agreeable to the appointment of a labour candidate if Mr. Jenkins persists in his resignation.—General Lee To my mind, it's a most reasonable request if the oouncil is a representative body.—Dr. O'Donnell It's a most representative body.—General Lee said that if a labour representative could afford the time, he thought he should be agreeable to his boing selected.—The Clerk was instructed to reply that the resignation of Mr. Jenkins had not yet been accepted.—This was all the business.
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WHERE IS FOLLICK'S, the Pawnbroker, Outfitters Jeweller, &c. ?—Corner of Barry-road and Main-street. —Advt. WHERE TO GET GOOD FURNITURE—With D. W. Thomas, Vere-street, Cadoxton, who is the cheapest and the only experienced man in the district. Bring your repairs to him.
PONTYPRIDD LOCAL BOARD.
PONTYPRIDD LOCAL BOARD. THE RHONDDA TRAMWAY. PASSENGER TRAINS TO BARRY. On Friday last the ordinary meeting of the Pontypridd Local Board was held, Mr. David Leyshon in the chair. There were also present- Messrs. Councillor Roberts, D. Rowlands, P. Gowan, W. W. Phillips, R. T. Richards, L. G. Lennox, M. Hayne, J. Snape, H. L. Grover (clerk). C. Sprague (deputy clerk), and E. Rees (surveyor)! The minutes of the last meeting were read and confirmed. THE RHONDDA ROAD. The Chairman, in referring io the recent sale of the Tramroad, said he had seen Mr. D. T. Alexan- der, who had told him the same had been sold to two gentlemen, who had offered £2,000 for it. He (Mr. Leyshon) and Mr. Mathias, who repre- sented the Ystrad Board, had asked that gentleman if he would accept £25 more than had already been offered, and Mr. Alexander replied that he was afraid that such an offer would be refused. so that at present the Board were exactly in the same position as they were previous to the sale. Councillor Roberts We can, at any rate, compel them to keep the road in good order. Mr. Lennox: And so our offer is not now recog- nised as such. Councillor Roberts I don't think Mr. Alexander has dealt fairly with us, but we have to accept the inevitable. The matter then dropped. THE MEDICAL OFFICER'S SALARY. The Clerk read a letter from the Local Govern- ment Board stating that a letter which had been sent on the 7th had been posted in error, and asking that the same should be returned. (Laughter.) — Mr. Rowlands Oh, they make blunders then !—Mr. Lennox Yes. and they have the decency to acknowledge it. (Renewed laughter.) THE FIRE BRIGADE'S REPORT. The Clerk read the report of Mr. Wm. Jones (captain of the Pontypridd Fire Brigade) with re- ference to the two fires which recently broke out —one in the Arcade and the other in Morgan- street—which stated that the brigade had acted well thereat.—The report was then adopted. PASSENGER TRAINS TO BARRY.—PROCEEDINGS TO BE TAKEN. The Clerk read a letter from the Railway Com- missioners, with reference to the dispute between the Local Board and the Barry Railway Company, which also contained a report of an action which had been taken by a Cheshire Local Authority against a line of railway in that county, some years ago, before Mr. Justice Wills. The details of the case were somewhat similar to the present one,'and the learned j udge's summing up and verdict were strongly against the railway company, for it stated that traffic" legally meant passengers as well as minerals, and that as a railway was a public convenience the company owning the same were obliged to carry passengers on their line even against their own interests. Councillor Roberts suggested that steps should be taken against the Barry Company. The Clerk We can institute proceedings, and I think the best course to take would be to address a formal letter to the company, stating that unless the Board receive a decided answer and a binding undertaking for the company within a reasonable time, they would put the law in motion.—Coun- cillor Roberts I am sure we can get the Rural Sanitary Authority to help us, and other interested local authorities too.—Mr. W. W. Phillips then moved that the course suggested by the clerk should be taken, and that other local authorities should be asked to give any help in their power.— Mr. D. Rowlands seconded, and it was unani- mously carried. SETTER INSPECTION. The Chairman reported that the members of the Local Board had inspected the sewer between Pontypridd and Cardiff, and they were quite satis- fied with the progress made. The work was well done, and everything seemed to be going on satis- factorily, considering the severe weather they had experienced during the past summer, and he ex- pected the work would be finished in about six months. He, however, regretted that a rumour had been set afloat to the effect that the Board had been a-picnicing. He could assure them that such was not the cn,set and that they had gone on a work of duty, and at a considerable risk to their lives. Not only that, but thework had been done, not at the expense of the ratepayers, but at the personal cort of each individual.—Councillor Roberts said he was afraid that Mr. Chatterton's promise that the work would be finished before Christmas would not be fulfilled, for the remaining three miles was not the easiest part of the work. THE RECENT FLOODS. Mr. D. Rowlands complained that during the heavy rains which took place during the week, Mill-street and other parts of the town had been flooded, and the surveyor was instructed to place more catchtraps on the road.—It also transpired that the syphon of the sewer at Havod had become unworkable, and the clerk was instructed to ask the contractor of the sewerage works to place the same in good repair at once. THE FREE LIBRARY. A deputation consisting of Dr. A. Evans, Messrs. W. Jones, and H. Porcher, representing the Free Library Committee, waited upon the Board with reference to the access of the institu- tion.—Dr. Evans said the road leading to the Free Library had never been properly finished, and that the refuse from the neighbouring houses were often thrown into the ro £ d. The committee wanted the Board to put the road in good con- dition in order that it might be in harmony with the splendid building it led to. — The Surveyor said the road was a private one.—The Chairman Then in that case we can do nothing.—Mr. W. Jones did not think the owners of the road would rise any objection to that Board if they did put it in order.—Councillor Roberts contended that as the road led to public property there was hardly any difference between it and a public road. They were really quibbling with a small matter, and besides they had a precedent.—The Clerk pointed out that they ought to get the permission of the owners to mark the improvement, and after some further discussion it was decided that the Board should meet on the spot, and decide what to do, subject to the approval of the owners of the road. THE SURVEYOR'S REPORT. The Surveyor estimated the improvement to the Malster's-road would amount to £79 4s.—It was decided to defer this matter for a month. THE PROPOSED SLAUGHTER-HOUSE. A long discussion ensued with reference to the proposed new slaughter-house, and the Board decided to visit two suggested spots—one on the tramway and the other at Pwllgwaun before deciding what further steps to take. THE CANAL BRIDGES. The Surveyor further reported that he had been instructed by the Public Worka Committee to prepare plans for the widening of the Canal Bridges at Treforest and Trallwn.—Mr. Harford, the representative and Sir W. T. Lewis, was favourable to the scheme. MISCELLANEOUS. The Surveyor said he had received no tenders for the improvement at the New Inn Hotel.—Two letters of complaints were read with reference to nuisances on the Berw-road.—Some discussion ensued as to whether the Board should apply for an Act of Parliament giving them power to erect a bridge over the river Taff at Berw, and make other improvements in the district, but it was de- cided to defer this matter for a while.—It was resolved that the Lighting Committee should be instructed to visit all districts where insufficient light was complained of, and make a report of the same.—In reply to Councillor Roberts, the Sur- veyor said that the County Hotel had been erected m accordance with the plans submitted to the Board.—The inspector of nuisances' report was read and adopted.
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OLIVER WENIJELL HOLMES.—Dr. Oliver Holmes was 82 years old on Saturday. A correspondent at New York says that in conversation on Friday he chatted pleasantly about his farly days at college and about his class-mates, of whom but eight are now left out of 62. He also conversed upon the literature of the day, which, however, he admitted he does not follow closely. In refer- ence to his own literary work, and the preface to a new edition of his writings, upon which he has been busily engaged for some time, he said :—" It is a surprise when we find ourselves growing old. It always comes as a shock to us when first we discover that others regard us as old. Life seems more and more like a dream as one reaches old age. I am well and very happy. My eve- sight troubles me Somewhat, but I have no other physical ailments. CONSUMPTION CURED.—An old Physician, retired from practice, had placed in his hands by an East India Missionary the formula of a simple" vegetable remedy for the speedy and permanent cure of Con- sumption, Bronchitis, Catarrh, Ashma, and all Throat and Lung Affections, also a positive and radical cure for Nervous Debility and all Nervous Complaints. Hav- ing tested its wonderful curative powers in thousands of cases, and desiring to relieve iiaraan suffering, I will send free of charge, to all who wish it, this receipt in Germaa, French, or English, with full directions for preparing and using. Sent by post by addressing, I with stamp, naming this paper, Dr. J. P. MOUNTAIN, 16, Percy-street, London, W.
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