The South Wales Star

THE WHIT-MONDAY EISTEDDFOD AT CADOXTON. The Whit-Monday eisteddfod promises to be a great success. Mr. Fred Davis (Ferndale) has already promised to preside at the afternoon meeting, and Mr. John Cory at the evening con- cert. The very capable and efficient secretary, Mr. E. LI. Morgan, on Thursday morning received a letter from Mr. Forrest, to the effect that Lord Windsor had every intention of being present to preside over the morning meeting. We heartily congratulate the committee on the success of their efforts, and there is little doubt that they will be able to hand over a substantial amount to the Cottage Hospital Fund. The Friendly Societies of the district have promised to turn out in force on that day, and a deputation from the different societies will meet the committee of the eisteddfod next Tuesday week to arrange matters.

FURNISHED SITTING-ROOM and BEDROOM for one or, two geutlemen.—Apj>ly Commercial House, Holton-road Cadoxton. )

r. TO CORRESPONDENTS. LI GRATEFUL" (Aberkenflg),-Next week. W. E. D." (Cndoxton).-Held over. "L. T. E."—Will appear next week. FEDERATION OF TRADE DEMONSTRATION. TO THE EDITOR OF THE SOUTH WALES STAR. SlE,—Will you kindly allow me, through the medium of your valuable paper, to make an appeal to the various employers of labour throughout the Barry and Cadoxton districts. The Executive Council of the South Wales and Monmouthshire Federation of Trade and Labour Unions intend holding a demonstration at Cardiff on Monday, May 2nd prox., and have desired me to make an appeal to the various employers of labour throughout the districts of South Wales and Mon- mouthshire to grant an holiday on that date to all their employees desiring to take part in the demonstration. The 2nd of May falling, as it does, on tha colliers'- monthly holiday, my Council feel that they are not asking too much, more especially when viewing the fact that so little work is done on the day that holiday (Mabon's Day) generally falls.—Thanking you in anticipation, I remain, on behalf of the Executive Council, yours faithfully, THOMAS J. WINGFIELD. Secretary South Wales and Monmouthshire Frederation of Trade and Labour Unions. 141, Railway-street, Cardiff. PARK-CRESCENT, BARRY. TO THE EDITOR OF THE SOUTH WALES STAR. SIR,-About eighteen months back the Public Works Committee recommended that Park-crescent should be widened, but no steps seem to have been taken in the matter. There are about 400 people residing in this district who have to use this road, and in wet weather it is nearly impassible for lady foot passengers, as the water runs down the road in torrents to a grating near the end of Mr. Lowden's garden. There is a great deal of traffic from Cardiff to Barry, aud if the road is widened it would be a great benefit to the public, and I think some active step should be taken in the matter. I enclose a cutting from the Smith Wales Star which bears out what I say :—" The Public Works Committee recommended that Park-crescent, Barry, should be widened to 40ft., the Board to! carry out the work." -The recommendation of the com- mittee was adopted.-Yourg truly, A RATEPAYER.

THE BUILDING DISPUTE AT CARDIFF. As our readers are aware, a dispute has arisen in the building trade at Cardiff. The master builder" claim to import, if they so wish, manu- factured joinery and stonework. This the men resent and they further demand an advance in wages of Id. an hour. The master builders offer an advance of §d. an hour, on condi- tion that the free labour" rule is accepted. The operative plumbers having also given the masters notice of advance, a joint com- mittee of master builders, master plumbers, and operative plumbers, was held at the Angel Hotel, Cardiff, on Wednesday night last. The master plumbers offered the men an advance of 4d. an hour, and there seems little doubt that the offer will be ac- cepted. The master builders wished the plumbers to adopt the free labour" clause, but this the master plumbers refused to do, as they believe, with the men, that sub-letting of contracts and piece-work produce scamping" work. This placed the builders in an awkward position. If they make any concession to the plumbers, they will have to do the same to the masons and carpenters and other trades. They refused to yield on the free labour" clause, and a bitter and prolonged strike, therefore, seems inevitable.

TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION IN GLAMORGANSHIRE. ESTABLISHMENT OF DAIRY CLASSES AT DINAS POWIS. At the National Schoolroom, Dinas Powis, on Wed- nesday afternoon, a meeting waa held for the purpose of endeavouring to arrange for the establishment of dairy classes in that district, and to hear an address from Mr. Walter Hogg, organising secretary of the Glamorgan Technical Instruction Committee, on the subject. There were present Major-General Lee, J.P. (who was voted to the chair), Mrs. Jenner (Wenvoe Castle), Mrs. Williams (Mount Farm), Rev. Canon Edwards, M.A., Mr. and Mrs. D. T. Alexander, Mrs. Digby (sister of General Lee), Mr. and Mrs. R. Harry, Mr. J. Morgan and Misses John (Westra), Messrs. W. Thomas (Sully), M. Howells (Colebrooke), D. Morgan (Penarth), J. Rees (Corner's Well), J. B. Mockford, J. Morgan Thomas (Penylan), — Davies (Caerau). Ac. After a few remarks from General Lee, who pointed out that the Technical Instruction Com- mittee had made arrangements with the Bath and Western and Southern Counties Society for the open- ing of temporary dairy schools. Mr. Walter Hogg, the organising secretary, addressed the meeting on the method of conducting classes in dairy work. After referring to the school already successfully at work, he said it was proposed to locate a school at Dinas Powis, provided a sufficient number of students presented themselves. Lessons would be given by two qualified teachers on the mornings and evenings of 10 consecu- tive days (Sundays excluded) as to the best methods of butter making and dairying. A class would consist of 10 students. At the conclusion of the series, prizes and certificates given by the Bath Society would be awarded.-It was unanimously decided, on the motion of Mr. Morgan Howells, Colebrooke, seconded by Mr. W. Thomas, Sully, to accept the offer of the Technical Instruction Committee. — Mr. D. T. Alexander was appointed hon. sec. The following were appointed the local committee :-General Lee, Mrs. Jenner, Wenvoe Castle Mr. and Mrs. D. T. Alexander; Canon Edwards; and Messrs. J. Isaacs, William Thomas (Sully), J. Rees, D. Morgan, M. Howells, J. Morgan, Thomas (Penylan), R. Harry, Miller (Cross), J. Hunter, Davieg (Saint- well), Oliver Thomas (Wenvoe), and O. Williams (Hampstone). The names of several intending students were given.—Mr. Hogg, in replying to a vote of thanks, said that 150 gallons of milk would be required for the lessons, and, if it could be so, would be purchased locally at marketable value. There was no intention to interfere with local trade, and the produce would, if desired, be taken away from the district for disposal. —A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to General Lee for presiding, on the motion of Mr. Alexander, and seconded by Mr. Isaacs, both gentlemen expressing words of praise at the action of General Lee in getting the meeting called together for such a desirable obiect.

BARRY LOCAL BOARD. FINANCE COMMITTEE. A meeting of the Finance Committee was held at the Local Board Offices, Cadoxton, on April 26th, when there were present Messrs. J. Robinson, J. C. Meggitt, J. J. Williams. B. Lewis,i and E. Treharne. Mr. J. Robinson took the chair temporarily, and General Lee was appointed chairman of the committee for the ensuing year. — The following bills were passed:—Establishment—South Wales Printing Com- pany, £ 7 8s. 6d.; Barry Railway Company, il Lewis Evans, t5 18s.; South Wales Star, advertising, 12s.; do. printing, £1 5s. 6d.; do. do., 10s. 6d.; do. do., 18s. Get.; "Barry Dock News," £ 1 13s.; Rees Jones, £ 1 10s. Lighting — Barry and Cadoxton Gas and Water Company, 9s. 10d.; do. do., £ 2 8s. 4d. do. do., 10s. 6d.; do. do., f407 9s. Od. Steam road roller — John Williams and Son, 13s. 6d.; Laurie and John, 5s. 3d.; Avelingand Porter, ;E4 2s. 6d Infectious Disease (Notification) Act, 1889-Dr. Lloyd- Edwards, £ 3 5s.; Dr. F. A. Kelly, 12s. 6d.; Dr. John Livingstoue, 7s. 6d.; Dr. John Powell, 15s.; Dr. E. Treharne, 12s. 6d.; Dr. P. J. O'Donnell. 17s. 6d.; Dr. A. J. Gore, 2s. 6d.; Dr. Geo. Neale, fl 10a. Disinfecting apparatus—Dando A Sons, 19s. 6d. Infectious Diseases Hospital, Dando and Sons, t3 10s. Scavenging—F. Griffiths, £ 14 10s.; C. Eyles, £ 15 T. Ruekley, £ 22. Food and drugs infection account- W. Morgan, analyst, £6, Analysis: water-Thomas Hughes, £ 2 2s. Salaries—Mrs S. Jones, caretaker, £ 2 2s. Parliamentary expenses—"Star" Printing Works, X2 14s.; ditto, 17s. 6d.; dittJ 10s. 6d. Private im- provement account—Church-road, igj.; establishment, £ 5 18s.; South Wales Star," 12s. 6d. Repairs high- ways and other roads—David Jones, 17s. 8-L; Thomas Paulett, t6 9s. 6d.; ditto, ;E14 13s. 6d.; David Jones, £ 5 Is. 3d.; Edmund Lewis, £ 2 2s. Foot- paths—Barry Railway Co.. X2 10s.; F. E. Aitken, £1 6s. 6d.; Thos. Ruekley, Y.3 15s. 2d.; ditto, £ 16 4s. Street watering—David Jones, £ 116s.; Thos. Paulett, £ 5 4s.; Barry and Cadoxton Gas and Water Co., fl5 5s. 2d. Holton and Weston-road contract-Barry and Cadox- ton Gas and Water Company, £ 1 3s. 9d.; G. Brock, il2 16s. 6d. Fire extinguishing lean—Barry and Cadoxton Gas and Water Company, £ 64 8s. Od. Omnibus loan-Barry and Cadoxton Gas and Water Company, £ 15 4s. 9d. Sewerage loan, £ 23,000 R. H. Charters, il2 12s. Od. Drainage—Jenkin Brock, 5s.; Private improvements—Thompson-street George Ruttev, £ 150 Dock View-road, do., £ 225 Holton and Weston-road, Thomas Rees, £ 520. Street crossings— W. Richards Bros., £ 130. Construction of new road between Barry-road and Court-road—E. J. Ince, £ 9 16s. 5d. Foundations to slaughter-house and shed -E. J. Ince, £35. Salaries—Mr. and Mrs. Davies, £ 1 5s.; R. H. Charters, £ 12 12s. It was resolved that for the future no bill will be considered by this commmittee unless it be in the hands of the clerk on the Saturday previous to the meeting. It was also resolved that in all cases where the Clerk is instructed to appear on behalf of the Board in County Court or High Court cases, he shall be entitled to receive, if the Board is successful, the costs recover- able from the opposite party and all o'lt of pocket expenses, and if the Board is unsuccessful, all out of pocket expenses only. The estimate for the next half-year was ;E5,200, and i rate of Is. 2d. was ordered.

BARRY. ALARM OF FIRE.—A boy after lighting a cigarette in High-street, Barry, on Saturday afternoon, dropped the ignited match into a cellar of a shop in course of erection. The cellar was full of shavings and general litter, and a few minutes afterwards smoke was dis- covered to be ascending therefrom. The alarm was raised, but a police constable soon settled the flames with aid of a. few buckets of water. BILLIARD HANDICAP.—A billiard match of 1,000 up was played at the Barry Hotel billiard-saloon on Monday evening between Mr. F. Heath, champion of Bristol and West of England, and Mr. T. Evans, manager of the saloon, who was conceded 150 points. The largest break, 42, was made by Mr. Evans, who won in an easy fashion, the score being—Evans, 1,000 Heath, 638. There was a good attendance of specta- tors. RE THE BARSY STEAM PACKET COMPANY.— The adjourned examination of Mr. T. H. Parker, late of Barry Dock, solicitor and secretary of this com- pany, was fixed for Thursday morning before his Honour Judge Owen, but the Official Receiver (Mr. T. H. Stephens) reported that the witness was not likely to be in attendance.—His Honour intimated his willingness to proceed with the case if Mr. Parker put in an appearance later in the day, observing that if the witness committed contempt of court Mr. Stephens would know what to do in the matter. BARRY CO-OPERATIVE BUILDING MATERIAL COMPANY (LIMITED).—Thursday was the "day fixed for the Official Receiver to report on the affairs of this company under Section 8 of the Companies' Act. Air. Parker alluded to above, and secretary of this company, was still absent. After perusing the Official Receiver's report his Honour stated that he would at once grant orders for the examination cf Mr. Parker, Mr. T. Jenkins, Barry, and chairman of the directorate. Subsequently his Honour observed that in all his experience he had never known so bad a couple of cases. All the money seemed to have gone into one person's pocket. He hoped that Mr. Stephens would report fully on the matter to the Board of Trade, with a view to their taking the necessary pro- ceedings. DEATH OF MRS. T. A. WALKER.—The widow of the late eminent contractor (who constructed the Barry Dock and Railways), Mr. Thomas A. Walker, died, after a somewhat brief illness, at Mount Ballan, near Chepstow, on Friday evening. Mrs. Walker's generous consideration for so many of the late Mr. Walker's old employees will cause sincere sorrow in many homes. WESLEYAN TEMPERANCE MEETING. — An in- teresting temperance meeting was held on Saturday evening at the Wesleyan Chapel, Barry, iu connection with the local Wesleyan temperance cause. The chair was taken by the Rev. H. Graham, who, in intro- ducing a miscellaneous programme, delivered a tew earnest and appropriate remarks. A most interesting and unique feature of the proceeding was the address- ing of the audience by three young ladies—the Misses Lowden, Lewis, and Adams. The following was the programme :-Opening hymn and prayer; pianoforte solo, Miss Roberts; reading, Miss Jones; address, Miss Lowden; solo, Miss Dunn reading, Miss L. Lowdon; address, Miss G. Adams; recitation, Miss Wilcox; duet, Misses Perry and Ward address, Miss Lewis pianoforte solo, Miss Inglis. A collection was taken at the close. DEAF AND DUMB MISSION.—The annual Barry public meeting in connection with the Deaf and Dumb Mission, was held on Sunday evening last at the Public Hall, Barry. The chair was taken by Captain R. Davies, dockm aster, who presided over a fairly large audience. Recitations in signs were given by deaf and dumb persons, and Mr. B. Bussell, the society's missionary, gave an account of mission work among the deaf and dumb, and other gentlemen addressed the meeting. A collection was made inaid of the mission. PROPERTY SALE.-At the Barry Hotel, Barry, on Monday evening, a sale of leasehold property was con- ducted by Mr. Morgan, of the firm of Messrs. H. S. Davies and Morgan, auctioneers, Pontypridd. The one lot for disposal was a well-constructed and prettily- designed leasehold villa, situate oppose the Barry railway station, and which was until recently in the occupation of Mr. Jacob Davies, builder. The property is held under a lease from Lord Romilly for a term of 99 years from the 1st of May, 1890, at the annual ground rent of £ 6 Is. The bidding was started by Mr. Hawkins, Barry Village, at £ 300, the Rev. G. LI. Williams with £ 350. These two gentlemen between them carried the bidding up to £ 500, and no further offer being made the lot was withdrawn, the reserve price not being reached- Messrs. Spickett and Sons, Pontypridd, were the solicitors of the sale. RAILWAY MISSION.—Mr. B. Bussell, missionary to the Deaf and Dumb Society, preached at the usual Sunday evening service of the Barry Railway Mission at the Barry Public Hall last Sunday evening. RELIGIOUS EXAMINATIONS, in connection with the religious instruction imparted at the Barry and Cadoxton Board Schools during the past year, will be held at the Holton-road Board School on Saturday week next. Attendance at the examination on the part of the children is purely voluntary. THE PROPOSED INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL.—A meeting of the committee which has in hand the pro- posal to provide an intermediate school for the Barry and Cadoxton district, was heldiat the Public Hall, Barry, on Wednesday night. As the movement has taken shape, the committee decided that a new and stronger committee should be formed, and the clerk was requested to communicate with various local authorities, with the view of securing the following representation :-Barry and Cadoxton Local Board, 5 Barry School Board, 5 Barry and District Trades' Council, 2. A communication was read from the Glamorgan County Council approving of the site for the proposed intermediate school which has been selected opposite the Buttrills, and requesting the committee to proceed with the getting of plans and estimates for the erection of the school buildings. The Council will contribute the sum of £ 2,000. Negotiations for conveying the land to the County Council are now going on. All subscribers are re- quested to immediately forward their contributions to the secretary Mr. J. Arthur Hughes, solicitor, Barry and Cadoxton, or the treasurer, Councillor John Cory, J.P., Porthkerry House, near Barry, and Councillor O. H. Jones, J.P., Fonmon. INTERESTING LECTURE.-At the Barry Congre- gational Chapel on Wednesday night, a lecture was delivered by the popular preacher, the .Rev. T. Edwards, Cardiff (Cynonfardd), on the subject, A Trip to the Golden Gates." There was a large audience, and the able lecturer dealt with his subject in a resourceful, vigorous, and capable manner. Alder- man J. C. Meggitt presided. The proceeds were in aid of the building fund. CAPTURING A WIFE DESERTER. — Samuel Palmer, a labourer, living at Queen-street, Barry, was arrested by Sergeant Evans and Police-constable Thomas on the charge of deserting his wife in Lanca- shire. Be was handed over to the custody of a Lancashire constable. CONCERT.—An excellent concert, under the auspices of the local branch of the R.A.O.B., was held at the Barry Hotel, Barry, on Wednesday night. YOUNG ME"S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION.—At the rooms of the Barry Young Men's Christian Associa- tion, at High-street, Barry, last evening (Thursday). Captain Whall delivered an interesting lecture on Astronomy." Mr. J. Robinson, C.E., chairman of the Local Board, presided. RECOGNITION SERVICES.-The recegnition services in connection with the advent of the Rev. Christmas Lewis as pastor of the English Calvinistic Methodist Chapel at Barry were held on Wednesday night. Capt. Davies occupied the chair, and amongst the Urge con- gregation present were Alderman Jones-Griffiths, Tonypandy Revs. J. Pugh, Cardiff; Christmas Lewis, W.Lewis, Pontypridd; J. H. Stowell, M.A.; Barac Rees, Croesvane J. W. Matthews, W. Williams, and J. Honey Dr. and Mrs. Powell, and Messrs. W. R. Hopkins, G. Garnett, John Phillips, J. Edwards, W. Howe, J. D. Davies, J. Meikle, Mr. and Mrs. Ruttcr, Mr. and Mrs. J. Lloyd, Wat-kin Williams, Lewis, Capfc. and Mrs. Lewis, Mr. and the Misses Morgan, Brynhill: Mr. R Loughor, Cwmciddy Mr and Mrs. Rees Jones, Mr. Blackmore, senior; Mr., Mrs. and Misses Davies, Holton; Mr. and Mrs. H. Inch, Mrs. Davies, High- mead Miss Hall, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas, Holton; Miss Jones, Treherbert; Mr. Morris Williams, Mr. Jones (butcher), tbc. Rev. J. Pugh opened the service with prayer, and addresses were delivered during the evening by several of the ministers and lay gentlemen mentioned above. Mr. Rees Jones presided at the organ. CADOXTON. ANNIVERSARY SERVICES,-On Sunday next the annual special services in connection with the Mount Pleasant English Baptist Chapel, Cadoxton, will be held. The preachers will be the Revs. E. Roberts, D.D., Pontypridd, and Isaac O. Stalberg, Penarth. Collections will be made in aid of the chapel build- ing fund. TRAINS FOR MAY.—There will be no alteration in the Barry Company's trains for May. THE CHURCH MISSION ROOM.—On Monday last the Rev. E. Morris, rector of Cadoxton, received a telegram from his brother, the Rev. Mr. Morris, of Penally, near Tenby, to the effect that Mr. and Mrs. Clement Williams, of Birmingham, had generously given the organ, now in use at Penally Church, to the Mission Room, Iddesleigh-stroet, Cadoxton. CADOXTON BRASS BAND.—Mr James Hiley, secretary of the Cadoxton Brass Band, writes as follows:—At a meeting of the committee of the Cadoxton Brass Band, held on Monday last, I was in- structed to forward to you, for publication in your next issue, the following resolution :—" Resolved by the executive committee of the Cadoxton Brass Band, that a public meeting of the subscribers to the band and the general public be called for Wednesday, May 4th next, at 8 o'clock p.m., at the Grammar School, Melrose-street, Cadoxton, to consider the further formation of the Band, and to appoint a committee of management." YOUNG WALES PARTY.—A meeting of the Young Wales Party was held at the Wesleyan Mission Room, Holton, on Tuesday evening last. There was a fairly good attendance.—Mr. D. M. John proposed, and Mr. Jones, Holton, seconded, that Mr. J. D. Davies be appointed chairman of the meeting in the absence of Mr. W. Llewellyn Williams, the president, which was carried.—The Rev. W. Williams proposed, and it was resolved, that Mr. D. M. John be appointed deputy, in the absence of the Rev. J. W. Matthews, secretary. -The Chairman, having given a short address, said the subject for discussion was A ddylai y tie fod yn eiddo i'r hwn sydd yn ei lafurio (Ought the land to belong to the tiller ?).-Mr Owen, Vere-street, very ably took up the affirmative, and the Rev. Morris Isaac kindly consented to take the negative, which he did in a praiseworthy manner.—Revs. W. Williams, and D. Jones, Holton, and Mr. J. D. Davies having taken part in the discussion, Mr. Owen replied.—The Chair- man afterwards put the proposition to the meeting, which was carried without a single dissentient. The debate was a capital one in every respect. The next meeting will take place a week next Tuesday, when the Sunday Closing Act will be supported by the Rev. L, Ton Evans, and the opposition by Mr. W. Llewellyn Williams. A lively debate is anticipated. VOLUNTEER BALL.—The third annual ball of the Cadoxton-Barry Battery of the 2nd Glamorgan Artillery Volunteers was held at the Public-hall, Cadoxton-Barry, on Friday evening last, and surpassed even the undoubted success of its predecessors. The large hall been excellently prepared for dancing, and the decorations were plentiful, handsome, and tasteful. Dancing commence at nine o'clock, and was continued until about five o'clock on Saturday morning. Amongst the very large company present were Adjutant Eyre, Lieutenants Ingram, Cook, and Stally- brass, Sergeant-Major and Mrs. Atkins, Sergeant- Major and Mrs. Wakeham, Sergeant Burbidge, Quarter-Master and Mrs. Hyde (Cardiff), Mr. and Mrs. Wilkins, Mr. and Mrs. G. Griffiths, Mr. and Mrs. Edmunds, Miss Norman. Misses Burbidge, Miss S. Evans, Misses Pearce, Miss Probert, dfc. Several members of the Barry Battery of the Severn Submarine Miners were also present in uniform. Mr. Lark made an efficient M.C. Lieutenant S tally brass opened the ball with Mrs. Hyde. The arrangements for the supply of the refreshments was entrusted to Mrs. de Witt, whose catering gave entire satisfaction. The whole affair reflects the greatest credit upon those who had the organisation and carrying out of the arrangements. Sergeant-Majors Atkins and Wakeham were responsible for the splendid decorations, and Mr. George Griffiths painted the various and appropriate mottoes. UNFOUNDED STATEMENTS AGAINST A CHURCH AND CONGREGATION.—The following appeared in a Cardiff paper on Tuesday :—"On Sunday evening, at a certain place of worship, at Cadoxton-Barry, the officiating minister preached a sermon upon the relative merits and demerits of wine, milk, and'water. The discourse was of a particularly amusing character, and the risible faculties of the congregation were more than once put to a test, smiles and even laughter being fre- quently indulged in. The feelings of a woman sitting amongst the congregation, with a bady in her arms, be- came so exuberant that she repeatedly raised the baby's milk bottle in her hand and asked the preacher to11 Have a drink!" The minister listened to the woman's re- quest in good part, but declined the offer. The extra- ordinary incident created quite a sensation amongst the congregation, which was a numerous one, but, not- withstanding this, the preacher continued his sermon in the same humorous strain to the finish." Mr. Oliver Jenkins informs us that the above, which was supposed to refer to a service at Cadoxton English Wesieyan Chapel, is entirely erroneous, untrue, and wilfully in- correct. Mr. Jenkins is emphatic in his statement that nothing of the kind occurred. THE DINAS POWIS HIGHWAY BOARD will hold their monthly meeting on Wednesday at the Police- station, Barry Dock. Important business is to be transacted, and some serious disclosures are antici- pa.tea. Mr. F. C. WILLIAMS.—In addition to the presenta- tion to Mr. F. C. Williams, of the Royal Hotel, Cadox- ton, and late of Rhymney, which is reported elsewhere, a testimonial is being got up by the Rhymney and Pontlottyn Chamber of Trade. CARDIFF MAY DAY DEMONSTRATION. — This demonstration takes place on Monday at iCardiff, and promises to be a gigantic affair. Speeches will be de- livered from four platforms, and the speakers will include the followins :—Right Hon. Jamesi Stansfeld, M.P., Sir Charles Dilke, Sir E. J. Reed, K.C.B., M.P., Mr. A. J. Williams, M.P., Mr. Alfred Thoma?, M.P., Mr. W. Pritchard Morgan, M.P., Mr. W. Abraham (Mabon), M.P., Mr. Reginald McKenna, Mr. E. Harford, Mr. J. H. Wilson, Councillors T. Richards (Beaufort), Isaac Evans, D. Morgan, and E. Thomas, Mr. J. H. Jones, Mr. Allen Upward, Ac. Resolutions will be spoken to by. amongst others, Mr. W. Copp, president of the Barry Trades' Council; and Mr. J. Rees, secretary of the Barry Trades' Council. THE COMMON'S QUESTION.—With regard to the old document in reference to Cadoxton Common which was discovered in the parish a few weeks ago under the interesting circumstances reported in the South Wales Star at the time, we are informed that it has been placed in the hands of Mr. Joseph Henry Jones, in order to test its legality. A wealthy land- owner, who has a large interest in the common, has signified his intention of being present at the next meeting of the commoners. EASTER VESTHY.-At the Easter vestry, held: on Thursday week, Dr. Gore was appointed vicar's churchwarden, and Dr. Livingstone people's church- warden. Mi-. Jones-Lloyd and Mr. W. L. Thomas were appointed sidesmen. BARRY DOCK. COUNTY COUNCIL ENQUIRY.—At the Barry Dock Police-court on Saturday week an enquiry will be held by three members of the Glamorgan County Counoil respecting the application of the Barry and Cadoxton Local Board to Lave the Local Board area divided into four wards. Mr. J. A. Hughes, clerk to the Local Board, will present the case on behalf of that authority, and the surveyor, members of the Local Board, d.:c., will give evidence. No opposition is anticipated. INFECTED VESSEL.—Some excitement was caused on Tuesday morning by the communication in which Dr. Neale, the medical officer of health, received that a smallpox-stricken steamer, the White Jacket, of Cardiff, was hourly expected from Bombay. It transpired, however, that a lady passenger, Mrs. Cony, (wife of the harbour-master of Bombay) had died on the voyage of small-pox, and had been buried at sea between Aden and Suez. The steamer had been dis- infected by the captain immediately after the death, and subsequently at London. PENARTH. COLLISION IN PENAHTH ROADS. On Friday night, during the fog, the steamer Tel-el-Kebir, bound for Cardiff, collided with the sailing vessel, Ellen, of Waterford, in the Penarth Roads. The latter vessel had her bulwarks, hull, and rigging damaged, but the steamer was uninjured. FOOTBALL,-The Black Diamond Minstrel Troupe are going to play a football match against the Cogan first on Wednesday, providing they can play on the Penarth ground, which there is not much doubt about. The proceeds are for the benefit of those that were injured in the First Cogan Team whilst on their tour. LOCAL BOARD.—The liist annual meeting of the Local Board members since the election took place on Monday evening at their Board-room. There was a full attendance, comprising the following gentlemen Messrs. Shepherd, D. Morgan, Beavan, Bile, Cornwell, Lewis, Johns, Jas. Edwards, Forrest, Morris (clerk), and Court (surveyor). During the reading of the minutes of the last meeting Mr. Forrest was voted to the chair. Then came the election of chairman for the ensuing year when Mr. Pile was unanimously chosen.—Mr. Pile, before taking his seat, thanked the members for the compli- ment they had paid him by appointing him as their chairman. He felt proud of that position, considering Penarth was one of the healthiest as well as prosperous towns in the county.—Mr. Forrest, in a few congra- tulatory remarks, said the members would be only too happy to assist Mr. Pile as much as they possibly could during his term of onice.—The choosing of the Public Works Committee was the next business on the Bo-trd. The Finance and Lighting remain the same, with the addition of Mr. Lewis, the newly-appointed member. There is a slight alteration on the Hackney Carriages and Baths, Mr. Lewis taking the place of Mr. James Edwards, who is unable to devote the time to the duties. With that exception, as before.—Then came the tenders. Mr. Eiulyn Jones's for ironmongery was accepted, as also Messrs. Love and John for paint- ing. For stone, Mr. Runnalls, Penzance. — The following were referred back to the committee for fresh sealed tenders :—Painting the carts, coal, gravel, and fodder.—On Friday evening there is to be a special meeting of the Public Works Committee.—A vote of thanks to the Mr. Forrest during his term of office as chairman terminated the meeting. SULLY. THE LATE MR. THOMAS, THE COG.—Mrs. W. Thomas and family desire to thank all friends for their kind sympathy and inquiries during their late bereavement. DINAS POWIS. FOOTBALL MATCH.—The Canton 2nd and Dinas Powis teams played at Dinas Powis last Saturday in fine weather, before a large number of spectators, and resulted in a draw, each team securing 3 minors. Can- ton 2nd have had a very successful season, having played 21 matches, won 16. lost 1, drawn, 4. Canton scoring was as follows For, 100 points against, 21 points. LA VERNOCK. A LARGE STEAMER ASHORE.—A report reached Cardiff on Saturday that a large three-masted steamer, with a black funnel with white mark, was lying ashore off Laverpock Point. By subsequent inquiries it was ,ts ascertained that the steamer was the Allerwash, which was bound for Cardiff, light. She stranded during the night in consequence of the fog, but was floated about noon on Saturday, and proceeded to Cardiff, not much damage having been caused. PENMARK. NEW LECTERN.—A carved oak lectern has been placed in the church, viz., an eagle with outstretched wings mounted on a globe. The cost was about ;S15, and was covered by subscriptions. At the base of the pedestal there is a brass plate bearing the following:— To the glory of God and in memory of the Rev. C. B. Wood, for 47 years vicar of this parish." Mr. 0. H. Jones, J.P., read the lessons last Sunday from the new lectern. LLANCARFAN. ODDFELLOWS.—The annual outing and feast of the local Oddfellows will take place on Saturday, May 7th. It is requested that all members should meet at the village at 9.30 a.m. BONVILSTONE. ANNUAL TEA MEETING AND ENTERTAINMENT. -On Tuesday evening last the Band of Hope and Sunday School in connection with the Carmel Chapel held their annual treat. All the provisions were kindly given by the Carmel friends, and though about 200 partook of the good things, when the fragments were gathered together they filled several baskets, which were disposed of by auction, Mr. John Morgan, Llantrithyd, being the auctioneer, and the sum of 15s, was realised and given to provide books for the Sunday School. The following ladies presided and served at the tables :—Mrs. Morgan, Pentre Farm, Llantrithyd Mrs. Smith, New Wallace; Mrs. Thomas, Fishweir Farm; Mrs. Williams, Llantrithyd; Mrs. Evans, Cwrt Newydd; Miss Morgan, Cross Farm, Llantrithyd; Miss Lewis, Leachcastle; Miss Griffiths, Village Farm, Bonvilstone the Misses Rowlands. Walter- stone Farm; and the Misses Lougher, Moulton Court. A large quantity of nuts, sweets, and oranges were distributed among the children by the Rev. W. E. Evans, Mr. Evan Griffiths, Village Farm, the faith- ful superintendant of the Sunday School, and Miss M. Catherine, Elizabeth, and S. Annie Elward, Messrs. Morgan. In the evening a splendid entertainment was given. The choir, conducted by Mr. Thomas Griffiths, Redlane Farm, sang selections from Sankey's. Reci- tations and songs were given by Misses Annie. Lizzie, Elizabeth, and Sarah Hall. Annie and Mary Davies, Tedie and Ton Griffiths, David Williams, Mary Anne Mazey, Alice John, Maggie Cowley, and Christopher Morgan. At the close of the meeting we had two com- petitions, one in spelling and one in reading. Miss Alice Elward took the prize in the former, and Mr. Charles Morgan in the latter. Also prizes were given to the Sunday School children. Miss Maggie Morgan presented each child in her class with a valuable book. Mr. Evans, the minister, presided over the meeting.

DROWNED IN A CESSPOOL AT CADOXTON. On Saturday afternoon, shortly before four o'clock, a little girl named Lizzie Lynn, aged four, daughter of Mr. David Lynn, a travelling show- man, was playing with some children in Court- road, Cadoxton, when she accidentally fell into a cesspool, open and unprotected at the side of the road, and was drowned. Cries of alarm were at once raised by the child's playmates, and her father, hearing the screams, rushed to the spot, but only to find that the child had completely disappeared from view. He rushed for a pole, with which he succeeded in pulling the body out, and the child having been carried into her parent's van, Dr. Gore was sent for. The medical gentle- man for three-quarters of an hour endeavoured to restore animation, but without success. The shocking affair created considerable excitement, and much sympathy is felt for the parents and family in cheir trouble. CORONER'S INQUEST. A coroner's inquest was held on Tuesday at the Witchill Hotel, Cadoxton (before Mr. E. B. Recce and a. jury), touching the death of Elizabeth Ellen Lynn, four years of age, daughter of Thomas Henry Lynn, a travelling showman from Swansea, now at Brock's Field, Cadoxton. Mr. J. A. Hughes watched the case for the Local Board, and Inspector Rees attended on behalf of the police. Thomas Henry Lynn detailed the circumstances of the death. He was told by a boy named Fred Felmer that deceased had fallen into the cesspool. He ran to it, but could see nothing at first. He ran for a pole, with which he managed to raise the body of the child. Dr. Gore was sent for, but failed to restore animation. The cesspool was about seven feet in depth, and full of sewage matter, which emitted a fearful stench. B. Hoddinott, after being cautioned by the Coroner as to the nature of the evidence he might be called upon to give, said that there used to be a plank and turf covering over the cesspool He did not know it had been removed. Last December Mr. Leyshon, the Inspector of Nuisances, spoke to him of the stench arising from the cesspool; and ultimately it was agreed that the Local Board should empty the cesspool. This had been done by the public scavenger once or twice. John Brock (Mr. Hoddinott's foreman) gave similar evidence. Mr. Ruekley, the scavenger, did not clear the cesspool when he last came, saying that it was not his work. The cesspool was full then, but he left without replacing the covering. The planks were afterwards taken away by someone unknown. The Coroner I think it was your business, seeing that the place was left uncovered, to place the planks back yourself. Thomas Ruckley, scavenging contractor, Daniel- street, Cadoxton, said that he had not emptied the cesspool on the occasion referred to by Mr. Brock because it was raining heavily, and the water was running in as fast as he bucketed it out. It was not safe to go near the cesspool as the ground was giving way. A Juror: i think the Inspector of Nuisances should be here to explain why his order to empty the cesspool had not been obeyed. The Clerk of the Local Board Mr. Leyshon has had to go to the docks, wh^re an infected vessel is ex- pected, to take steps for isolating infected persons. I would like to state that the Local Board has no power to insist on dangerous places on private land being property fenced off, such duty falling on the owners of property. The Coroner Do you wish the inquest to be ad- journed in order that Mr. Leyshon may attend ? I do not consider Mr. Leyshon's evidence important, be- cause, if the cesspool was emptied one day, in wet weather it would fill the next. I should point out also, that Mr. Leyshon having given orders once to the scavenger to empty the cesspool, would probably expect him to carry it out without a second order. The jury decided not to adjourn the inquiry. In the course of his summing up, the coroner said that there was no doubt that Mr. Hoddinnott and Mr. Brock should have seen that the cesspool was properly pro- tected. The jury returned a verdict of Accidental death," adding the following rider That, in face of the conflicting nature of the evidence, we are unanimously of opinion that there has been a certain amount of carelessness in not having the cesspool in the present instance properly protected, but we cannot determine who is particularly to blame. We strongly hope, however, that all cesspools and dangerous places in the district will be properly fenced and protected in future. We also express a hope that the Local Board will take steps to give notice forthwith to the respon- sible parties to this effect."

BARRY DOCK POLICE COURT. THURSDAY.—Before General Lee (in the chair), Mr. John Duncan, and Colonel Guthrie. PERSUADING SEAMEN TO DESERT. — Patrick Ryan, boarding housekeeper, Cadoxton, was charged bv the Board of Trade with two contraventions of the Merchant Shipping Act of 1874, which specified that any person who persuaded any seaman to desert from his vessel is liable to a penalty not exceeding £ 10.— Mr. Vachell, who prosecuted, said that the s.s. Edmon- ton arrived at Barry Dock on the 11th inst. Shortly after her arrival the defendant, who had been before their worships before, and who was a boarding-house keeper or runner, went aboard the vessel and persuaded one of the men to desert. He got him to do so on the promise of securing him larger wages, and going late in the night and got him off the vessel with his clothes. When he was taking him along the dockside they were seen by a constable and the seaman was taken back. Ryan assaulted the constable, for which he had been punished by the Bench Ryan also attempted to get another seaman on board the same vessel to desert, but he refused.—The statements of Mr. Vachell were borne out by several witnesses, and the defendant who did not appear was fined £ 2 and costs in each case. or 14 days' hard labour. General Lee. in inflicting the fine, said he was sorry that the people who deierted could not be placed in the dock as well. ANNIE AND THE BLACK MAN .—Annie James, a fair boarding-bouse keeper of some forty summers who resides in the fashionable thoroughfare called Holme-street, Cadoxton, which boasts for its residents some of the choicest flowers on this sweet earth, was summoned by a dark seaman named Sebastian for illegally detaining his clothes. Sebas- tian, a cheerful little fellow with a large mouth and a flat nose, deposed that some time ago he went to lodge at the defendant's residence—accent on the residence- paying for his bed the moderate sum of sixpence a nigkt. In the daytime h" had his meals at a coffee tavern.—In the course of cross-examination he admitted that he owed for meals for three days and the cost of bringing his box up from the station, but denied that be had had food there for a month.- Witnesses were called on both sides, and the Bench fined Annie Is. and costs, the clothing to be given up but ordered Sebastian to pay her 10s. 6d. AN INCORRIGIBLE BOY.—Daniel M'Carthy (12), was charged with stealing the sum of two shillings in coppers, belonging to Mr. John Michael, confectioner, Cadoxton.—The Bench sentenced him to prison for 10 days, and ordered him to be afterwards sent to a reformatory school for five years. ALLEGED INDECENT ASSAULT.—At the Barry Dock Police-court on Thursday—before General Lee (in the chair), and Mr. John Duncan—Robert Grainger, labourer, Cadoxton, was charged with indecently assaulting a little girl ten years old, named Mary Ann Bugle, at Weston-street, Cadoxton, on the 18th inst.—The prosecutrix said that on the afternoon of the day in .question the prisoner, who lodged with her father, was in the kitchen alone with her. He put his hand under her clothes, and when her little sister came in he took it away. He acted simi- larly a second time.—General Lee said there was no evidence before them upon which a jury were likely to convict, so the case would be dismissed.

ALLEGED HIGHWAY ROBBERY AT BARRY DOCK. At the Barry Dock Police-court on Thursday, before General Lee (in the chair), and Mr. John Duncan, Patrick Gallivan, was charged with violently assaulting Anthony Sant, a coloured seaman, at Barry Dock, on the 26th inst., and with stealing his watch and chain.—The case was dismissed.

ILLEGALLY 'REMOVING FURNITURE. A "TIP" TO CREDITORS. Peter Townsend was charged by the Barry Estate Company with fraudulently removing his furniture from 50, Princess-street, Barry, to avoid a distress order. Mr. Hughes stated that the defendant who owed £ 2 8s. Od. for rent did not give notice, and re- moved the furniture to Gloucester under another name. Evidence was given by Mr. F. J. Colyer, collector for the Estate Company, and others. Eventually,au arrrangement was come to whereby the defendant promised to pay ili. a month.

BARRY AND CADOXTON ORCHESTRAL SOCIETY. Great surprise has been manifested over the judge's judgment at the Cardiff County Court in deciding that the honorary secretary of the society (Mr. G, F, IVillett) was responsible for the society's debts, and it certainly seems very hard lines that an honorary secretary should have to pay for what, practically, others have had. Here is a. society, consisting of about fifteen members, who will staud by and see their honorary secretary brought into the County Court and obliged to pay their debts, simply because he happened to be their mouth-piece. Since the members of the society will not (with the excep- tion of Mr. Rogers, Mr. Chanters, and Mr. Lewis Evans) assist their secretary out of this difficulty, it is proposed that a concert should be held at Barry Public Hall, and after paying Mr. Willett the amount he has had to pay, to hand over the surplus, if any, to the Aursmg Institution, and we trust the public will sup- port such a worthy object. The decision of Judge Owen is a very important one, and deals very hardly with secretaries of clubs, who simply carry out the orders of the committee. If this decision can be up- held, there will be less anxiety for honorary secretary- ships than at present.

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