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ROUND THE TOWN.
ROUND THE TOWN. Round the tDwn, Up the town, Anything to earn an honest brown." What town Every town, village, and parish 'where the St<wiS circulated. It is commonly reported in the Rhondda that Mabon will be opposed at the General Election, but no one with any knowledge of the valleys doubts the result. Major Jones thinks Barry doubly fortunate in the possession, first, of the largest single dock in the world, and second, of the South H (ties the best and brightest weekly paper in Wales. Rev. Ossian Davies. who delivered a lecture on Dr. Moffat." at the Congregational Church, Barry, last Friday night, is a cousin of Mr. T. Griffiths, of 1, Wenvoe-terrace, Barry. The Cadoxton Market is turned into a circus the Barrv Market is to be turned into a public hall. Evidently a market is not needed in the Barry district. The Barry Board School recently opened an infant school at Holton. They expected about 180 children, and got between 300 and 400. They had to make special arrangements to Provide teachers for this unexpected number of children. The carriage in which the Local Government Board Inspector drove from Cardiff to the recent enquiry broke down at Dinas Powis, and the in- spector proceeded to Cadoxton m a greengrocers cart. A Local Government Board enquiry ie to be held at Penarth, dealing with a matter almost • exactly similar to the Barry-road question. We hear that there is a talk of starting two social clubs at Cadoxton and one at Barry. There is alreadv one political club at Holt on, and another is'talked of. No one can say that we do things by halves in this district. Dr. Magor has started practice in Travis-street, Barry Dock. The cry is Still they come. A bill-posting company is shortly to be started at Penarth. Some of those connected with tne Barry Bill-posting Company are to be connected with the Penarth venture. The foliasre in Porthkerry Park is now at its best. The time to see a woody country is when Nature is turning the leaves. The Technical Instruction Committee for the county are going to hold classes at Dynas Powis in butter-making. All pressmen know the value of apt allitera- tion's artful aid." But what price ■'dainty It is as well to remember that the sense must not be entirely sacrificed to the sound. Another battery of artillery volunteers is to be rformed at Barry. The adjourned annual shareholder meeting of the Barry Estate Company will be held to-day in London. In the piece entitled" Dr. Bill," which was on at the Theatre Royal, Cardiff, last week, the father-in-law of a Voung doctor noticed m a newspaper that a lady who had fallen ill in the street was skilfully attended by a doctor who was in the crowd, and whose name did not transpire. Struck bv a sudden inspiration he at once wrote to the newspaper in question stating that his son-in-law was the doctor, and after a glowing panegyric on his medical sk.ll signed h.msell -One who owes his life to him. VVe need hardly assure our readers that professional advertising is quite unknown in the Barry District. The co.U trade is still declining, and a material falling off in shipments is the result. Captain Davies told the School Board members at Barry on Monday that Carmarthen was more of an Fnclish town than Barry. This statement is nil the more interesting when the reader learns that Mr. James, an applicant, said Welsh was indispensable in performing school attendance duties in that town. Bv the way. cne of the applicants said that house rent in'hi- town was £ 10 a year hen shall we have that down here, Mr. Thomas asked Captain Davies at.the Board architect. « A penny an hour rise all round is the best re- duction of house rent," was the unique reply. There were forty-five applications for the po.?t of attendance officer, but thirty-five were rejected because they had had no previous experience. The successfuliapplicant,although his name is Seig, has a thorough knowledge of the Welsh language, which is sure to be of much assistance to him down here. The Rev. J. R. Jones, Pontypridd, is announced to deliver a lecture at the Wjish Ba: ti^t Chapel, Barry Dock, next Wednesday night. His subject is Elias 0 Fon, William o'r Wern, a Christmas Evans." Mr. Jones will also preach on the pre- ceding night, i.e. Tuesday, the 17th inst. We are all so apt to blame our public authorities that it is nice to have a chance to commend them. Our School Board appointed Mr. Rees, headmaster of the Barry Dock Schools. This is what a mem- ber of the Llanarth School Board has to say upon their losing Mr. Rees' services :—First ot all, we very reluctantly, after a long discussion, and with g-reat regret accepted Mr. Rees's resignation. 1 think we all felt sorry that he made up his mind to leave, at least. I felt so, and was willing to do anything in my power to induce him to remain, but we were compelled to accept his resignation, and all were willing to assist Mr. Rees, who wished to leave as soon as possible, by engaging one to succeed him at once. This is from the Journal report. The Holton District Church was opened on Sunday at the Barry DOCK Public Hall. In the evening the church was filled to overflowing. The services are bright and musical, and the Rev. R. Usher, M.A., is the curate-in-charge. "Ruy Bias," a Gaiety burlesque, occupies the boards at the Theatre Royal, Cardiff, this week. Marie Roze will be there the week after next. A chrysanthemum show, which is usually well worth visiting, will be held at the Park Hall, Car- diff, on the 18th and 19th inst. Nellie Asher and Kate Morgan are the stars at to-morrow's popular concert at Cardiff. When are we going to have Mr. Lewis's Cadoxton pops ? They should take well. Llantrisant was in gala attire on Monday, cele- brating the fact tha\ a Llantrisant boy was that day installed as Lord Mayor of London. When the Lord Mayor was entertaining his fellow, Welshman," Lord Salisbury (for Cecil is said to be derived from Sisyllt), the men of Llantris- ant were being regaled with cakes and ale" at home. So eager were they said to be to enjoy the good things, that the Liberal agent was expressly for- bidden (on dit) from opposing Alderman Evans' claim for a vote, though the opposition could be upheld. Sad to relate, the immaculate agent con- sented. and 11 Dai Glanmyddych," as Caradog speaks of him, is an elector. The Prince of Wales was fifty on Monday. God bless the Prince of Wales Mr. Gladstone was present at the Lord Mayor's banquet as a Cabinet minister in 1841, when the news was brought that an heir had been born to the English throne. Lord Mayor of London, indeed (says the London Star). He is simply the representative of a small body of City tradesman, who have corporately mis- appropriated enormous wealth, which they lavish either in sensual gratification or in securing the continuance of the privileges they have usurped. There were real Welsh bards and druids in the procession, and" Morien was not allowed to join except as a reporter. The bards and druids have always had the reputation of being wet men and, unfortunately, they left behind them the im- pression in London that on Monday they were very wet" indeed. The writer of the letter last week on Barry Church writes to say that the paragraph was not written in nny bitter spirit against the genial rector, but he trusts it may be the means of having things made decently comfortable. This, he adds, appears to be unanimously demanded by the par- ishioners. The great puzzle at Pontyclown is to find the way to the station. So writes Quire." .tro.. Host Hoddinott, of the Witchill Hotel, Cadox- ton, is as enterprising as ever. A handsome cab —no mystery attached to it—belonging to him, now plies between Cadoxton Station and different parts of the district. The fare is moderate, and don't you forget it. Ossian Davies in his lecture at Barry last Friday said that he hoped Major Jones would soon be in another place." Major Jones said that Theodore Dodd's Open Letter to Mr. Lewis Morris was 4i immense," and that the writer had the true instinct of a jour- nalist. The Rev. Ossian Davies was mentioned last year as a Liberal condidate for East Carmarthen, and his political ambition is said not be yet ex- tinct. While at Barry, Mr. Davies stayed with Mr. S. A. Williams, whose only fault is that he is not a Cardi." The Brynmenin folks are greafy exercised in their minds because certain young people will persist in driving out in waggonettes on Sunday. Our Brynmenin correspondent advises his neighbours to keep early house, and is of opinion that" Bacchus has drowned more people than Neptune." A new way has been found at Brynmenin to dispose of horses, donkeys, and such like, and it has been found more profitable than the ordinary method of sale. The animal is raffled for, and everybody takes a ticket. Peaceful Paul" wishes to know if there is a Sanitary Inspector on the Brynmenin side of the Garw River. If there is, the Bryn folks never see him, and he is sadly wanted there, for very many of the houses have no manner of drains attached to them. At the Barry Public Works Committee meeting on Tuesday night, Mr. W. Thomas and Mr. Barstow were at it again, or rather the former was. How- ever, he toned down before the end. and did the amrnde honorable by accepting a pinch of snuff from Mr. Barstow. By the way, when the committee were examin- ing- the plan of the district. Mr. Barstow pointed out a spot where the late Captain Jenner acci- dentally put a bullet through his hat. When Mr. Barstow remonstrated, the careless captain in- dignantly expressed his surprise that Mr. Barstow couldn't stand a joke
0 TEMPER! 0 MORRIS !
0 TEMPER! 0 MORRIS (WITH APOLOGIES TO THE AUTHOR OF THE PltOCEMIUM IN THE WELSH REVIEW.") Another chance, here's one more vacancy, For Arthur Stepney will contest no more, And once again the summons comes to me To win this seat, which oft I've tried before. For now Carmarthen, which so long was dumb, Speaks clear and loud, with no uncertain sound They ask, Where can a finer man be found Than one who writes an epic and a procemium ? Alas, indeed I've never learnt the tongue, The old fair treasure of our native speech So eloquent to move, so sweet when sung, So very sure the Cymric hearts to reach. And then, again, Llanelly folk I've snubbed; That was an awkward letter that I wrote, And they'll avenge it when they come to vote No doubt against the grain these men I've rubbed. I was less known than I supposed," I said, Or else they sadly wanted common sense, And lacked the average of intelligence I lost my temper, and no doubt my head. This pulls me back, I know the fight is tough, And though my friends will work with might and main. This alien Major's made of fighting stuff, And with his Welsh a lot of votes he'll gain. Go daring warrior, back across the stream, Back to that land where once your spurs you won; Spare me my ewe lamb, do not spoil my dream, Go else you conquer, and I'll be undone. I've told the tale of Tantalus' pain, And sung of Sisyphus' sorrowing task, How like my lot to try and try again, In vain to gain what I so humbly ask. E.
CADOXTON POLICE COURT.
CADOXTON POLICE COURT. THURSDAY.—Before General Lee and Mr. W. Rees. A NAUGHTY BOY.—For stealing a quantity of turnips and potatoes belonging to Mr. David Rees, White Farm. Merthyrdovan, a boy named William Copp. 12 years old, was fined 5s. and costs. WORKING A HORSE IX AX UXFIT STATE.— Walter Belcher, haulier, was charged with the above offence on the 17th inst.—Police-constable William Phillips proved the case. Defendant was fined 10s. AN OLD OFFEXDER SUBSTANTIALLY FINED.— John Dwyer, boarding-house keeper, was fined :1:,1 and costs for being drunk and disorderly and with refusing to quit the Wenvoe Arms Hotel.—Mr. Jackson defended.—There were several previous convictions against the defendant.—His wife was also charged with being drunk and disorderly, but the case was dismissed.
LEGAL JOBBERY AND THE I WELSH…
LEGAL JOBBERY AND THE WELSH LANGUAGE We have received the following additional letters from prominent Welshmen concerning the ap- pointment of Mr. Beresford to the County-court judgeship of Mid-Wales, and the appointment generally of monogiot Englishmen to important posts in Welsh Wales. We append also the opinions of several leading newspapers. THE LORD MAYOR OF LONDON. The Manson House, London, Nov. 5th, 1891. DEAR SIR,—The Lord Mayor-Elect desires me to say he quite agrees with you as to a knowledge of Welsh being an essential qualification for public appointments in Welsh Wales."—Yours truly, W. L. Williams, Esq. W. J. SOULSBY. MAJOR E. R. JONES, LATE AMERICAN COXSUL AT CARDIFF. 3, Dock Chambers, Cardiff, November 6th, 1891. MY DEAR SIR,—As a patriot and a journalist you have won the gratitude of the Welsh people by focus- ing public opinion upon the judicial system in the the Principality. The concession by the Education Department of the present Government of all the demands made by the Society for Utilising the Welsh Language, was gratifying and re-assuring. It gave room for hope, even for confidence, that the rights of the people of Wales to have their own language recog- nised and respected had at length been recognised, examined, and established. Moreover, even previous to the concession of the Education Department, assu- rances had been made in the House of Commons that a knowledge of the Welsh language would be con- sidered an essential qualification in the appointment of County-court judges in Wales; and the sudden and unexpected disregard of pledges and promises in this connection has come upon us as a surprise, and as an example of breach of faith in high places. This is but an additional instance of the way in which depart- ments of the Government commit, at their own doors, acts which they condemn in foreign Governments. Maudlin tears are shed for the wrongs of Poland the airs of self-righteousness are affected over the nepotism of other lands while those far off wrongs are being repeated and articulated under our own flag, in our very midst. I am convinced, however, that the case complained of will be the last of its class, for the era of "intense respectability and rose-water treatment is over and there are men in the House of Commons to-day who have the ability and the courage to denounce this busi- ness, even though a scene ensued. To conduct a trial where the accused and the jurors are in part or en- tirely ignorant of English, while the judge and his officers are ignorant of Welsh, is a proposition against the injustice of which one's nature revolts. Nor is it sufficient to have a County-court judge whose know- ledge of Welsh is confined to a few set phrases Unit y Wlad will no longer tolerate that sort of tomfoolery. Upon the throne of justice we should have men who, in very truth, are capable to administer justice and where monoglot Welshmen are on trial in Wales, the judge should not only be acquainted with Welsh, but the operations of his mind, the process of thinking, should be in Welsh. This remark will probably evoke a scornful smile, but from those only wno know little of the subject and nothing of the Welsh language. In conclusion, permit me to express my regret that all-round pressure on my time has not enabled me to reply to your letter at an earlier date. Again thanking you for what you have done, for what you are doing, with strength, ability, and skill, towards the inculca- tion of the spirit of self-respect and self-reliance amongst the Welsh race,—I remain, yours sincerely, EVAN R. JONES. W. Llewellyn Williams, Esq., Editor of the South Wales Star, Cadoxton. THE REV. MICHAEL D. JONES, BALA. Bala, Nov. 5th, 1891. DEAR SIR,—The administration of English lawlin English amongst monogiot Welsh people is the height of absurdity, and although the thing has been pro- tested against times without number, the present Tory Government continues the folly, and pays no attention to the needs of Welsh people. Mr. Cecil Heresford, a gentleman totally ignorant of the Welsh language, is appointed a judge of the County-court in Central Wales. Would Englishmen allow a Welsh judge, ignorant of English, to administer law in England ? Why should the Welsh people suffer such an injustice ? There was an important trial at 13ala at the last Quarter Sessions, and most, if not all, of the jury did not understand the proceedings, which were in English, and trial by jury in such a case is a perfect farce. No language can be too strong to condemn this Saxon tyranny, which has been practised upon Welsh people for centuries, and some means ought to be adopted to stop this English folly. Can not you, Mr. Editor, adopt some means to draw public attention to this phase of English conquest, which makes the blood of every true-hearted Welshmen boil ?—Yours truly, M. D. JOXES, MR. T. P. JENKINS, J.P. Tonypandy, Nov. 7th, 1891. MY DEAR MR. WILLIAMS,—I saw in yesterday's South Wales Star strong letters from Mr. Gladstone, Sir John Puleston, Dean Vaughan, Ac. It is ex- tremely gratifying to me to find added to the above a quotation from Truth expressed exactly in the same terms and languages as my observations to your reporter. If you remember I went further in this matter than any other of your correspondents. I said in substance that not only should County-court judges and magistrates have a thorough knowledge of the Welsh language, but judges on Welsh Circuits should also possess the same qualification. Truth says pre- cisely the same thing. As a Welshman I am proud to be supported in so unqualified a manner by so able and so representative an Englishman as Mr. Labouchere, M.P. You are doing eminent services in the cause of Wales, and I heartily congratulate you. Continue gallantly in the same noble path, and you will be rewarded by the grateful acknowledgements of our long neglected and despised nation.—Yours faith- fully, T. PASCOE JENKINS, J.P. W. LI. Williams, Esq. The (hioednj Advertiser, referring to the ap- pointment of Judge Beresford says :— The appointment of Mr. Cecil Beresford is not to pass without an energetic protest from the Welsh people. It should be said at the outset, and the learned Judge, we have no doubt, is sensible enough to understand it, that in this there is nothing personal; the ability of his Honour to discharge the duties of his office is not called in question, except in one particular, his ignorance of the Welsh tongue. Of the practical evils of such appoint- ment no one is better qualified to speak than a bilingual Welsh judge, and Judge Gwilym Wil- liams has not only expressed his decided opinion that a knowledge of Welsh is necessary he has also given evidence of the most cogent kind in support of his belief. All persons are agreed that nothing is more deplorable than the punishment of an innocent man, or more shameful when it might have been avoided by the exercise of proper care and discretion. Well, Judge Gwilym Williams tells us that through the use of English an innocent man was almost consigned to gaol. The man was about to be committed for disobeying the order of the Court when the judge fortunately discovered that he was entirely ignorant of the order, not having understood the language in which it was conveyed. Conceive of the outcry, if by any mischance an Englishman suffered in the same way through the administration of justice in Welsh It seems to us a flagrant abuse of power to thrust upon the Welsh nation a judge who cannot understand their language, when no one can pretend that there is a dearth of Welsh bar- risters qualified to fill the position. The Jiristol Evenn'ig Prexs for November 7th says:—The appointment of Mr. Beresford, as County-court judge for Mid-Wales, has produced a feeling of intense dissatisfaction in the Princi- pality, and once more called attention to the desirability of making a knowledge of Welsh a necessary qualification for legal appointments in the Welsh-speaking parts of Wales. In a letter published yesterday, Mr. Gladstone expressed the opinion that Wales had "suffered unjustly and gravely" in this respect and the ex-Premier significantly added that she is now sufficiently awakened and powerful, through her representa- tives, to set right and keep right whatever may still require it." If any one ought to be able to appreciate the arguments now advanced by Mr. W. LI. Williams and his friends,it is the pre- sent Lord Chancellor, who, for many years, practised as a barrister on the South Wales Circuit: but Lord Ilalsbury has not been distin- guished for great wisdom in the distribution of his patronage, and the appointment of Mr. Beresford,-alter the representations made to him by Sir John H. Puleston, is indefensible. If Lord Salisbury was resolved to act on the maxim, liNc Welshman need apply," he could have made it a condition that Mr. Beresford should learn Welsh. The late Bishop of St. David's learnt the language, and several English clergy- men who have received appoinments in Wales have done the same. Dean Vaughan holds that it is desirable that the law should be administered, as well as the gospel preached, by those who understand the language of the people and we have the testimony of Principal Roberts, of Aber- ystwith, that the acquisition of Welsh is not diffi- cult under proper tuition. The Welsh people should act upon the hint thrown out by 3Ir. Gladstone, and instruct their representatives to ventilate their grievances in the House of Com- mons. A writer in the Times, signing himself "North and South Wales and Chester Circuit," says :—The letters from Mr. Gladstone and Dr. Vaughan which have appeared in the South Wale* Star upon this important subject are indicative of the contrast between the characters of the two men. Mr. Gladstone ignores the possibility of practical difficulties in the way of appointing Welsh-speak- ing men to judicial offices Dr. Vaughan suggests 9 .711, that such difficulties may exist. The difficulties do exist. No doubt we should be more thoroughly judged in Wales by Welsh-speaking County-court Judges, but it is not a simple matter to get them. We must look for them on the North and South Wales and Chester Circuit. There is only one member of the northern division of the circuit, Mr. Morgan Lloyd, Q.C., who possessess the standing which is an essential preliminary to a County-court judgeship, and at the same time an adequate knowledge of Welsh. In South Wales the requisite standing and knowledge of Welsh and' law are possessed by Mr. B. F. Williams, Q.C., and Mr. Abel Thomas, M.P., but not, I believe, by any other members of the southern division. I doubt very much whether any one of these gentlemen would accept office as a County-court judge, since such office involves a great deal of work, much of which is petty, and a very moderate income. Moreover, we have as a Countv-court judge for the greater part of North Wales a gentleman whose capacity, knowledge of law, and sterling common-sense are not surpassed by those of any of the Common Law judges. But the main point is that there is neither sense nor reason in complaining that Welshmen are not appointed to judicial offices, when. as a plain matter of fact, there are no eligible Welsh- speaking barristers to whom the offer would be acceptable. r" Herald Cymraeg ("The Welsh Herald," Liberal) devotes a long leading article to the ap- pointment of non Welsh-speaking officials in the Principality, and compliments the South lU^r-s' Star for directing public attention to the latest bits of jobbery. It calls to the public mind the fact that nearly 20 years ago the appointment of Mr. Homersham Cox gave rise to an almost identical feeling as that which is now agitating Wales over the appointment of Mr. Cecil Beresford. On Friday, March 8th, 1872, Mr. Osborne Morgan moved in the House of Commons that it was desirable in the interests of justice that persons holding or appointed to the office of County- court judge in Welsh-speaking districts should be able to speak and understand that language. Coming down to the present occassion, the Herald reminds its readers that the present Lord Chan- cellor, once Sir Hardinge Giffard, must have known from experience how important it is for a person holding a judicial position in Wales to be acquainted with Welsh. "And yet." says the Herald, he has insisted upon appointing an Englishman ignorant of Welsh to hear causes in the heart of the Principality. On no ground can the appointment be defended but it is a gross injustice in the face of what is known to be the general opinion that a knowledge of Welsh should be regarded as an indispensible qualification for such an appointment." Gwyliedydd" writes as follows in Wednesday's issue of the Western Mail:—The South Wales Star is becoming a favourite with the vernacular press. It is ed ited by one of the Dafydd ap Gwilymites, and is more in touch with their exclusive patriotism than the ordinary English papers. The appointment of Mr. Beresford to the post held by the late Judge Beresford—the duties of which he had discharged with acceptance for some time—has been characterised by the Star as a job," and Welsh judges for Welsh circuits are vehemently demanded. There is nothing more contemptible than the cry of Wales for the Welsh," and yet the very men who make the loudest noisj are the readiest to violate the prin- ciple involved in it. They transact their bussiness in English. When they want political secre- taries and political leaders they choose English- men. When they present their chief with their portraits they commission foreigners to paint them.
BARRY AND CADOXTONI LOCAL…
BARRY AND CADOXTON LOCAL BOARD. MEETING OF THE PUBLIC WORKS COM- MITTEE. The Public Works Committee of the Barry and Cadoxton Local Board met at the Board Offices, Cadoxton. on Tuesday night. Councillor J. C. Meggitt presided, and there were present Messrs. P. J. O'Donnell, J. Barstow. W. Thomas (Cadox- ton), J. A. Hughes (clerk), and J. C. Pardoe (surveyor).-It was decided to write to the Barry Company asking them to metal the Moors-road, as promised.—The Surveyor reported on his pre- sent staff of assistants, and stated that if no new works were carried out he could dispense with two of his assistants.—It was stated that, of course, the Board were going to carry out a deal more public works, consequently it was decided to dispense with only one assistant for the present.- A discussion took place in reference to the nui- sance near Gueret-street, but satisfactory assurances were given that arrangements were about being made with the neighbourhood syndicates whereby the Board would be enabled to abate the cesspool nuisance.—The Surveyor reported that the con- tract for the Church-road improvements had been commenced the previous day, and the work would probably be completed in a month.-Dr. O'Donnell said he had received an anonymous letter from an inhabitant of Palmerstown drawing his attention to the fact that the water supply, although it was laid on the mains, had not been connected to the houses, and that on one occasion they were for three or four days without any water.-The Clerk was deputed to write to the owners requesting them to make the connections to the houses.—The Surveyor was deputed to repair the footpath from Cadoxton to Merthydovan at places near the styles.—It was decided to endeavour to get the consent of the owners of land to the making of a footpath on the road to the Ship HoteL-The IIolton and Court- roads Committee were deputed to go over the roads again, and come to a decision in reference to the questions of maintenance and claims.-The fol- lowing building plans were pissed :—2 houses, at Kenilworth-road, for Mr. R. Davies 3 houses, at Merthyr-street, for Mr. E. R. Evans 18 houses at Morel-street, for Mr. Macpherson 7 houses, at Hannah-street, for the Rev. Aaron Davies alter- ation and additions to the Royal Hotel, for Mr. J. J. Williams workshop and stable at rear of Merthyr-street, for Messrs. E. R. Evans and Co. stable at Holton-road, for Mr. Hughes 2 houses and stable, at Holton-road, for Mr. E. Delve 17 houses at Victoria-road, Barry, for Mr. W. R. Butt: the shop in Victoria-road, for Mr. E. Owen 10 houses at Clifton-street, for Mr. Basil.—The Sur- veyor was appointed inspector of places of public resort under the Public Health Act.—The Clerk said Mr. C. R. Walker, the drainage engineer, had written him stating that the copies of the drainage plans for the Board were almost ready.-The Sur- veyor was deputed to see Mr. Price in order to obtain his consent to the Beggar's Well-road im- provement.-It was reported that the Romillys and other owners had given their consent.—It was decided to again approach Mr. R. Forrest in refer- ence to the road improvement near Harbour Cottage, Barry.—The Chairman, referring to the fact that at a previous meeting it had been thought inadvisable to open the tenders for trees and tree- guards for the Holton and Court-roads, said he certainly thought that the planting of the trees should not be delayed another year. The Board had already approved of the principle, and they had had permission to borrow the money,, and he certainly thought they ought to get the work done. —Mr. W. Thomas said there was sure to> be a deal of opposition on the question.—It was. however, decided to open the tenders, but while members were about doing so, the Clerk pointed out that there was a very large overdraft at the bank, con- sequently there were financial^difficulties in the way. He certcinly would not recommend the Board to proceed with the work now.—With reference to the numerous tenders for tree-guards, the surveyor was deputed to schedule them by the next meeting. The tenders for the supply of 360 trees were opened as follows.:—Stapleton, Barry, £ 126 W. Treseder. Cardiffs £ 141 — Leyshon. Barry Dock, £ 180.—The tender of Mr. Stapleton, Barry, was accepted.—Tenders for the private im- provements of Davies-strect and Llewellyn-street were opened as follows :— DAVIES-STREET. Stone Granolithic Paving. Paving. Love and Brooks £ 365 12 6 £ 335 16 6 S. G. Tavlor 323 14 2 3C.111 8 G. Rutter 345 16 7 325 13 1 J. Brock 320 3 0 592 4 6 W. U. Parker and Co 343 10 11 321 12 5 E. J. Ince 313 13 5 295 7 5 LLKNVELLY X-STREET. Stone Granolithic Paving. Paving. Love and Brooks £ 361 13 0 £ 334 13 6 S. J. Taylor 324 4 4 301 5 11 G. Rutter 342 10 3 323 10 9 J. Brock 3U 13 G 287 5 0 W. II. Parker and Co 384 0 11 338 11 5 E. J, Ince S21 7 3 303 19 3 The tender of Mr. Brock for each street was accepted.—This; was all the business.
BARRY.I
BARRY. I CoSCERT.—«A grand concert, in aid of the Barry Nursing Association, was held at the Davry Public Hall on Wednesday night. PRESENTATION. — At a recent meeting. of the Prince of Wales Lodge (Barry) of the Royal Antedi- luvian Order of Buffaloes, held at the Barry liold on Wednesday evening of last week, Prhno H. tie Boer was presented with a very handsome and beautif ully designed gold testimonial jewel, bearing an appropriate inscription, for the valuable services he has rendered the order-at Barry. CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH GUILD—On Satur- day evening last the first of a series of Popular Saturday evenings for the people" was held, when a splendid Magic Lantern entertainment formed the feature of the evening. The- snibjeet was A voyage round the world," and was beautifully illustrated by photographs thrown on a screen six yards square. The lantern was manipulated by Mr. Cecil Murrell, of Cardiff, who gratuitously rendered his services. De- scriptive readings was rendered by the pastor, and a numerous audience manifested great appreciation of the efforts of these geutlemen to interest them, It is intended to continue these popular evenings every fortnight during the winter months, admission to whiich is free. LESSONS FOR LIFE."—The Rev. J. H. Stowell, M.A.. pastor of the Congregational Church, Barrv. announced on Sunday evening last that he intends to commence on a series of sermons on Sunday evening next, entitled, Lessons for Life." The subject will take the following order :— What to think," What to do," What to be." and The great beginning." The well-known ability of the rev. gentleman is suffi- cient" to expect an intellectual treat in these sermons, and afe- they are- more particularly designed for the young men and young women of the district, it is hoped that large numbers will assemble during the winter months. THE NEW MASTER OF THE BARRY SCHOOLS.— At a recent meeting of the School Board our readers will remember that 1\fv. Rees, a well-known educa- tionalist of Llanarth, wa., appointed headmaster of the Barry Schools, in the room of Mr. T. Higman, who has been transferred to the Holton Schools. At a meeting' of the Llanarth School Board on Tuesday a depuration, appointed at a public meeting held On Monday night, under the presidency of the Bishop of Bangor;cnteredthe room, and Mr. J. C. Jones, who acted as speaker, explained their object, viz.: To urge the Board to re-engage Mr. Rees, the present master, at an increased salary. Mr. Jones pointed out how this could bcdone without affecting the rates, a 11<1 dwelt on Mr. Rees's services ia connection with the pupil teachers serving under the Board. The matter was discussed privately, an I it was ultimately agreed to offer Mr. Hees a substantial increase and adjourn the question for a few days in order to give him time to consider it. WHERE IS FOLLICK'S, the Pawnbroker, Outfitters Jeweller, ic. ?—Corner of Barry-road and Main-strett. —Advt. FOR THE LARGEST and best selected stock of Watches. Clocks, and Jewellery at the lowest prices go to Newman's, Exchange-buildings, Barry. [84
BARRY DOCK.
BARRY DOCK. WESLEYAN CHAPEL.—Mr. Fred L. Davies, a director of the Barry Railway Company has contri- buted £50 towards the building fund of the new Wes- ley:tu Chapel at Holton-road. Ax AMERICAN VESSEL.—An American lugger, the Andrew Adams, from Port Augustus, is in Barry Dock this week. Although she is a four-masted vessel, the following only compose the crew :—The captain, first mate, second mate, two men. and a boy. lie C. E. MULES, Shipbroker, Barry Doc!—At the Cardiff County-court on Tuesday, this bankruptcy case was gone into. The debtor cOllllllenced business two and a half years ago, an (1 now own01l £ 700. He had a lot of bad debts, the biggest had been from a firm that had filed a petition. The others were lJriucipully speculating builders. Examination closed. FORTHCOMING MARRIAGE.—A marriage will, we understand, shortly take place between Mr. F. M. Harris, secretary of the Barry and Cadoxton Gas and Water Company, and Miss Maxwell, assistant mana- geress of the^Barry Dock Hotel. EXPORTS AND IMPORTS.—The shipments at Barry Dock last week were as follows :Coal, 52.611 tons 3 cwts. coke, 5,755 tons 4 cwt.; total, 58.366 tons 7 cwt. This was shipped on board 29 steamers and 14 sailing vessels—total, 43. The imports during the week consisted of 300 standards of deals. The number of vessels in dock on Monday morning .was 41—13 steamer5 and 23 sailing vessels. A BARRY SHIP IN A STORM.—A Lloyd's tele- gram says:—The ship Rathdown, from Barry for San Francisco, with coal, encountered a heavy gale on the 1st of November, and lost her foretopmast and all attached. She has put into Quecnstown. During the storm a seaman named Alexander Fortune was lost overboard. MARVELLOUS ESCAPE FROM DEATH—On Fri- day afternoon a seaman named Martin Johnson, on board the German ship Esme, lying at Barry Dock, was engaged doing some work on the maintop gallant yard when he missed his hold and feU. He clutched at the rigging, and fortunately held on. stopping his rapid descent when quite close to the deck. On exami- nation it was found that the poor fellow's hands were terribly lacerated, one of his fingers being; bare to the bone. The man had a most marvellous escape from certain death. NATIONAL VIGILANCE ASSOCIATION.—On Mon- day evening next a public meeting in connection with the Barry district hranch of the National Vigilance Association, which has for its objects the suppression of criminal vice and immorality and the promotion of social purity, will be held at the Bible Christian Schoolroom, Court-road, Barry Dock (near the new Board Schools). Alderman John Corv, J.P., has consented to take the chair, and he will lie supported by Mr. W. A. Coote, general secretary, London Rev. Canon Allen, M.A., president ol the Barry district branch Mr D. Maclean (Cardiff). Mr. G. Pike, secre- tary to the South Wales branch: Councillor J. C. Meggitt, General Lee, and all the leading ministers of the district. The Rev. J. Honey is secretary of the local branch.
CADOXTON.
CADOXTON. MR. ARTHUR J. WILLIAMS, M.P.. for South Glamorgan, visited Cadoxtou yesterday. lie LEMUEL ROBERTS, late Builder' Merchant, Ca,loxton.- A t the Cardiff R;¡,ukruptcy-cr,mi; on Tnes- day this examination was adjourned to December 8th, owing to the illness of the bankrupt. MR. GEORGE THOMAS, of the firm of Messrs. Seward and Thomas, architects, Cardiff and Barry Dock, and a member of the Cadoxton Local Board, has heen elected a fellow of the SUlTeyors. Institution. THANKSGIVING MEETINGS.—On Monday after- noon and evening last thanksgiving services were held at Philadelphia Baptist Chapel. The attendance was hirly goo:1 at both meetings, and were character- ised as being of a highly successful character. POOLE'S MYRIOUAMA.—This well-known myri- orama company has been again giving performances at the Cadoxton Theatre this week. and,, as was the case last week, the audiences have been highly delighted with everything they saw and heard. CRICKET CLCB BENEFIT.—We understand that arrangements arc being made whereby the perform- ances at the Cadoxton Theatre on December 21st and 22nd will be devoted to the benefits of the District Cricket Club. Special performance-s are being ar- ranged, and the affair promises to be of unusual in- terest. THEATRE PROGRAMME NEXT WEEK.—At the Cadoxton Theatre next week tha celebrated play "My Jack," a st0ry of land and sea, will be performed by Messrs. Arthur Hearne and John Vilhers' well- known company. This drama has received splendid criticism at the hands of the leading press, and we hayc no doubt that itwitl he wdl patronised liy Barry theatre-goers next week. CADOXTON CLUB AND INSTITUTE.—At a meet- ing held at the Cadoxton Hotel on Tuesday evening, the committee of the above was. formed. Mr. W. H. Cleverdon, Vere-street, is the secretary. Another meeting to make further arrangements was held last evening. EXCITING CHASE AFTER A THIEF.—On Tues- day evening a labourer; named Frank Dyer, seized a corduroy waistcoat- which was hanging outside the shop of Mr. George Garnett,. outfitter, Barry-road, and made off with it. Mrs. Garnett who witnessed the theft called her hugband,. the latter giving chase up the roadway,, calling out lustily "Stop thief," as he went along. Although the thief had a good start.!Mr. Garnett caught; him at the rear of the Cadoxton market. The prisoner who resides at Cadoxton, and is married, was giveu into the custody of Acting-ser- geant Ben Davies, to. whom he admitted the theft-, and said he did not know what made him do it. He was brought lip. at the Cadoxton police-court yesterday, before General Lee and Mr. W. Rees, and fined £ 1. LOCAL. COLLIU;;Y COMPANY.—The Coed-cae Tillcry Colliery Company, Limited, was registered on the 2nd inst., with a capital of 110.000, in £ .10 shares, to adopt an agreement to be made between Messrs. t D. Love and G. Addie—of the one part, and Mr. J. A. Hughes (for the company), of the other part, for the acquisition of certain mining rights in ths; C wmtillery Vein," and also for the acquisition of a way leave- to the said vein, and to carry on ths- business o-f a colliery company in all its branches. The subscribers are:—Messrs. W. Thomas, Cadoxton, auctioneer; D. Thomas. Bute Hotel. Treherbert: J.. Barstow, Hebbie House, Cadoxton, surveyor W. H. Morgan, Liwyny- pia. coal merchant; R. Phillips, Cadoxton. merchant: G. Baker, Barry, merchant: R.. Moon, Barry, coal merchant. The number of directors is not. to be less than the, nor more than twelve the first being the above subscribers: qualifications, five shares: re- muneration to be fixed r.t the general meeting. Solicitor, Mr.J. Arthur Hughes. Barry and Cadoxton: and Mr. G. F. Willett, 2,. Wenvoc-ieri-aee, Barry, is the secretary. PROPOSED AMALGAMATED CHICKET CLUB.— At the Witchill Hotel, Cadoxton, 011 Wednesday night, a meeting was held of the members of the. Barry Dis- trict and Cadoxton Crtckct Clubs, for the purpose of discussing the advisability of amalgamating both clubs. Dr. O'Donnell presided, and there were pre- sent—Messrs. W. M. Douglas. R. G. Morris, E. T. Williams, — Thomas (Smith Wales Union Bank), W'. Hodge, W. L, Hughes, J. H, Nelmes, C. Masters, J. McGregor, C. J. Welsh, and J. Chamberlain. To satisfy the objections raised hy mem bel's of the. Cadox- ton Clt,b, it was. stated that the membersJup fee of the amalgamated club would net be more than 5s., Mid that the joint club would take the. responsibility of the debt of the Cadoxton Club, After a lengthy discussion, it was decided, on th^ motion of Mr. W. M, Douglas, that' three delegates from £ ;ICU of tjjo clubs should meet togethCT. and establish a basis for amalgamation. This was the principal business. FOLLICK'S is the Best Shopfor Jewellery, Splendid assortment and »t all prices. Corner of Barry-road and Main-street.—Advt. IV YOU WAXTVoor Watch OT Clock well repaired or cleaned at a moderate charge take it to Newman's, High-#.reet, Cadoxton, [84
PENARTH,
PENARTH, THE NE^V PIER.—Notice will shortly iA-, issued of a Bill to be promoted in Parliament authorising the construction of a pier at Penarth. The new company to be formed will have a capital of £ -15.000. and its promoters have already made fõuch preliminary ar- rangements as will secure the taking over of the pillars, &c., left in the beach when the eoncc*sion la.psed a few weeks ago. The amoifst of the capital maty be considered rather large, but if has to be borne in aiind that a pier running out into the Bristol Channel must of necessity be a somewhat costly struc- ture cm account of the great heig'.t to which it will |! have to be carried because of the ,i) r.-lflow of the t tide, which oftentimes rise:, to 40 feet. MINISTERIAL.—The Rev. J. F. Wiliian/ pastor of the Penael (Welsh) Baptist Church, Penarth, has received N unanimous invitation from the Church at Glancvnon, Navigation. Mr. Williams has not yet given an answer, and we understand that the Church at Penarth are using every means to induce I»im to decline the sail. ORGAN RECITAL.—On Monday evening, a £ the Arcot-street Wesleyan Chapel, MV. A. Ernest J-mes, organist, gave an organ recital, assisted by Miss Da*by, Mr. A. H. Perkins, and the chdr, Mr. Perkirte's renderings of There is a green hill," Why do the nations?" and rRocked in the cra'^ie of the deep;" were exceedingly good, the last-n*med especially making a deep impression. Miss Darby's rendering of "Angels ever bright and fair" w<is excellent, as was also that of the choir. "Ye shall dwell in the Lord." The "M»rche Funebre et Chr t*t- Seraphique, Op. 17, No. 1 (Guilmant), and" Solemn- Andante, in D. Major, Op. 74" (Silas), amongst others, rendered on the organ by Mr. Jones, were credita1.iole perform- ances. The entertainment warranted a hrg(' attend- ance, and we hope Mr. Jones will on the m'xt occasion (December 14th) receive better patronage. Mr. Jones will preside at the Park-hall organ, Cardie.. on Satur- day, November 21st.
WENVOE.
WENVOE. LOR.D BCTE'S MAYORALTY AT CARDIFF:—Miss Jenner, in the course of a letter to contemporary, writes suggesting that a medal should be struck in connection with the generous services of the Marquis of Bute as mayor of Caidiff during the past year. WENVOE DISTRICT PLOUGHING MATCH SOCIETY.—The committee of the above match me; on Monday night last at the Wenvoe Arms, Wenvoe. when there were present, Messrs. T. Thomas. Shop Farm (chairman): J Smith, New Wallace -L. Jones, Goldsland G. J. Thomas, St. Lythan's J. Radcliffe, Nantbran; J. Thomas, St. George's: O. Thomas, Greave Farm N. Jenkius, Wenvoe Arms W. Thomas, J. Howell T. Morgan, Twynyrodin C. Bassett: and H. L. Jones, hon. sec.—The accounts for the recent ploughing meeting were examined and found correct.—The Chairman proposed that next year's head-quarters for the match should be at the Treharne Arms. Tumble, the plo-g'iing to b? held in the vicinity. This was agreed to.—Mr. J. Smith pro- posed a vote of thanks to the chairman and sccretarv for their valuable services, which was seconded by Mr. G. J. Thomas, and agreed to.
BOXYILSTOXE.
BOXYILSTOXE. ECCLESIASTICAL.—At a special service held at. the Palace Chapel, Itlan laff, on Friday, the Lord Bishop of Llandati licensed the Rev. John Owen Evans. M.A., rector of Peterstone-super-Ely, to the perpetual curacy of BonvilstOne, under a dispensation from the Archbishop of Canterbury. FoLLICK S is. the Genuine Shop for all kinds of Clothing. Corner of Barry-road and Main- street.—Advt. There is no remedy in the world equal to LEWIS'S PECTORAL BALSAM for Coughs, Colds, and all Dis- orders of the Lungs;"—Is.- li 1. and 2s. 9d. per bottle.
DINAS POWIS.
DINAS POWIS. WE REGRET to i!G-?ice that Miss Charlottee Catherine Rous, of ■Courryralla, died at Tetbury on the 15th inst. The deceased lady, who was very much esteemed and respected, was in her 76th year, and she had been ailing some time. Much sympathy has been expressed towards her sister.
COMING CRISIS IX THEt COAL…
COMING CRISIS IX THE COAL TRADE. During the past week the output of coal from the different pits of the Valleys has been remarkably small, and in; Fcrndale and Mardy the men have worked but one day. On Saturday notices were posted up aS Dinas Colliery (the pro- perty of Mr. Archibald Hood), stating that in a month from that date aU contracts between masters and men would cease. These notices affect a thousand men who work in the pit. and the working of the Dinas Pit has been so regular during the past few years that some anxiety is felt throughout the district as- to what the cause of the stoppage may be. However, we are in a position to state that 120 men who struck work at the house coal seam of the Blaenrhondda Colliery. Treherbert. resumed work on Monday last. having accepted the master's terms.
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THE NEW STATION of the Taff Vale- Railway at Havod is being proceeded with, and the platforms on both sides of the line have practically been completed. The waiting-rooms and bootdng-office are also in course of erection, and will be under cover before the end of the month. The opening. o-f the new station will be a boon to the inhabitants of Havod. inasmuch as it will be more centrally situated and easier of access than the present structure, which has to be approached by a ricketty, and by no means safe, wooden bridge.
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was a cook in a gentleman's family, and what she was really offering were her perquisites, the fat and the bones. Don Ferdinando's friends were indignant when they saw in this column last week that he was called Spindle Shanks by the youth of Barry. Now I had no means of knowing the exact size of the don's calves. I distinctly laid the onus of proving the fact that he was a Spindle Shanks on the aforesaid children. The hidalgo's friends have been at some pains to measure his calves, and I think it only due to fairness and justice to say that the exact measurement is 13}in.-not at all a bad one. I expect those deluded Barry youths to make a pubiic tpology to Don Ferdinando, or they may expect to feel as I did the strength of the grandee's pedal extremities. (It will now be evident why I write this recantation). Some inanity has written to me as follows: Sir, you say that Don Ferdinando's calves would not have been highly commended in a fat cattle show. I write to point out to you that cattle have no calves, but that their leg^s are like wooden legs, the same thickness all through. You were there- fore guilty of a bull" when you talked of their having calves." Did ever any body hear anything like this ? It wasn't a ••bull," for cows have "calves." Some people can't see a joke with a fine point to them—as mine always have. The people of Cowbridge are evidently a not very musical lot. or, at all events, they won't make the slightest sacrifice to get a really good concert up. Jacob Davies—it is so hard to call him Mr. Jacob Davies—in the hopeful simplicity of his heart thought of getting up a series of subscrip- tion concerts for the winter. He sent some 200 orders for tickets and hoped to gather in some £100 or some such modest sum. Instead of that, he got about a tithe of what he expected, and the last straw that broke the proverbial camel's back was a postcard from a song-loving Cymro, "Drwg genyf nas gallaf fforddio prvnu tickets. Yr eiddoch yn serchog. John Jones (Eos Cwmscwt.) _e almost gave up in despair, but there is still a lingering hope lingering in his breast that the denizens of ancient Pontfaen will exert them- selves to hear Miss Maggie Davies and Mr David Hughes, the two gold medallists, who had been eno*acred for the first of the series, not to mention Madame Clara Davies, that little lump of genius, as Major Jones called her the other night at Barry, and Miss Mattie Davies, of whom I dare not allow myself to speak for fear of ructions at home. Now that I am on the subject of con certs, I ought to say a word about the splendid pop" at the Park-hall last Saturday. Miss Maggie Purvis was there in all the glory of possessing a voice which had won for her the Three Hundred Guinea Scholarship at the Royal Academy. Mr. A. H. Perkins was there singing the "Toreador" song from Carmen, and even in better form than he was at the Swansea Eisteddfod when he carried off the prize. There was Signor and Mdlle. Paggi, the exquisite flautists, and the younger Mdlle. Paggi, even prettier than her sister, with her glorious dark flashing eyes and mobile face charm- ing the audience alternately with her grave and merry recitations. There was the choir—composed of stalwart men and lovely women-rendering several glees with perfect taste under the leader- ship of Mr. Jacob Davies, and to the accompani- ment of Madame Novello Davies. If I may criticise, I was a bit disappointed in Miss Purvis. She has a finely modulated voice, and seems incapable of singing out of tune. But there is no passion, no soul, no spirit of the living thing in her voice—at least that is how she struck me, hearing her for the first time. Next Saturday there will be a splendid programme, for won't Nellie Asher and Kate Morgan be there—purest of singers and nicest of girls, winners of first prizes at the National Eisteddfod, and conquerors of every audience they have sung to.