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BARRY (U.D.) SCHOOL BOARD. IMPORTANT MEETING. THE BARRY DOCK CATHOLIC SCHOOL. INCREASE IN THE NUMBER OF MEMBERS. A meeting of the Barry (U.D.) School Board was held at the Board-room, Holton, on Monday night, when there were present Mr. J. Lowden (in the chair), Major-General Lee (vice-chairman), Dr. O'Donnell, the Rev. J. Price, Captain Davies, Mr E. F. Blackmore, Mr. W. H. Lewis (clerk), and Mr. Treharne Rees (deputy clerk). CORRESPONDENCE. A letter was read from Miss E. Hart with refer- ence to her resignation. It transpired that Miss Hart sent an informal month's notice to one of the members of the Board, and that she had left the Board's employ before the expiration of the month. —A letter was read from Miss C. Williams resign- ing the post of assistant mistress to which she had recently been appointed.—The Visiting Committee of the Barry School-General Lee and Captain Davies-were authorised to employ Miss Marietta Evans, an ex-P.T., as an assistant mistress, on the recommendation of Miss Wood and Mr. J. Rees, Barrv. KEPOITT OF FINANCE COMMEXCF. The report of the Finance Committee was adopted, and the following bills passed A Seig, 47 10s.; J. M. Davies. A6 5s.; T. Higman (salaries), £ 155 16s.; T. Ewbank. £ 105 6s.; J. E. Rees, E 74 Is. 8d. W. H. Bibbings. £1 14s. 3d.; Howell and Co, 10. 2d.; Perkins Bros., £ 7 Is. 5d.; J. H. Abbott, jei2 3s. 3d.; W. H. Lewis (petty cash); 4 10 J.A.Hughes, £ 2 18s. G.F.Moon, £ 3 7s. 6d.; Bishop Brown's Industrial School (McCarthy), k 2 5s. 6d. the l; Formidable," £ 2 4s. 5d.: Barry and Cadoxton Gas and Water Company, 17s. A. W. Newman, £ 1 6d. C. Howe, j&l Os. 6d.; D. W. Thomas, 8s. 6d. E. J. Roberts, 422 12s. 6d.; Morgan Bros., R.12 7s. 4d.; W. Crisp, £1 10s. 3d. e 1 13s. F. E. Aitken, £ 2 14s. Phillips and Co., 17s. 6d.: Dr. Treharne, k2 2s. South n ale.i Daily Xeiv*, £11h. 6d. D. Paulett, £ 5 8d.; W. Symonds, 4 300. THE CATHOLIC SCHOOL. The Clerk read a letter from the Education Department in which the Board were asked to state any objection they might have to a Govern- ment grant being given to the Barry Dock Roman Catholic School -under Sec. 98 of the Education Act of 1870. A letter was also read from Mgr. Williams explaining how it was that a Catholic School had been erected at Barry Dock. It had been the intention to erect a Catholic School at Holton when there was no idea of building a Board School there, and hence there was no intention of erecting a school in competition with the Board School. The Monsignor stated that at Tredegar a Catholic and a Board School were erected almost simultaneously, divided only by a wall, and that RomanCatholic Schools were in receipt of a Govern- ment grant already in the School Board districts of Treforest, Danygraig (Swansea), Tonypandy, and Cardiff (East Moors). The Monsignor went on to quote the opinion of the Commissioners who had been appointed to inquire into the working of sec- tarian schools, who agreed that the proper way out of all difficulties connected with our system of elementary education lay in the interpretation of the term Suitability." A Board School should not be considered suitable for the children of those who believed in sectarian education, and vice versa. Mr. Williams contended that there was deficient school accommodation in the district. Even when one-sixth had been deducted for ab- sentees. there was a deficiency of accommodation for 370 children. The new site procured at Barry was one indication of the deficiency. Each child cost the district 18s. 2|d. in rates. The Monsignor therefore argued that the maintenance of a Catholic School would be a saving to the rate- payers. (1.) No sectarian schooll could get more than 17s. 6d. per head as grant, and hence there was a saving in the Imperial grant. (2.) The school was not erected at the public cost, and no local rate would be levied for its maintenance. There was accommodation provided at the Catholic School for 240 children. The saving in maintenance alone to the ratepayers would there- fore be £ 218 15s. On the ground of justice and fairness Monsignor W illiams finally asked the Board not to oppose the grant. The Dissenter had a school system that suited his religion the infidel was satisfied because he had no religion at all. He appealed for the same privilege to the Catholics. > The Chairman The question we have to decide ¡. is not a difficult one. It is whether we think such I- a school necessary or not. General Lee asked that the letter of the Depart- ment and the Section of the Education Act to which it referred be read. This having been done, The Chairman said It is clear that if the managers of any school apply for a Government grant we have only to advise the Department whether such a school is necessary or not. We have to report whether there is a deficiency in our school accommodation or not. If there is the Board has to say whether it is purposed either to supply the deficiency or to abandon the right to do so to another. Of course there is the broader question whether the Board would sanction a Government Grant being paid to a school whose managers are not in any way responsible to or under the control of the public. I will therefore move, That in the opinion of this Board the pro- posed Catholic School is entirely unnecessary Dr. O'Donnell: It is not a proposed, but an existing, school. The Chairman It is not existing as a tax-aided school. And that this Board has hitherto, and will continue, to make full provision for the Elementary School educational requirements of the district." Dr. O'Donnell still objecting to the term pro- posed," it was agreed to withdraw it. The Rev. J. Price asked that the latter part of the resolution be withdrawn, as it pledged the Board to a definite course in the future.—The last clause was, therefore, withdrawn. Captain Davies then seconded the resolution. He said he did so because he considered that the Catholic School was unnecessary. The accom- modation provided was in excess of the average attendance, and he thought it was wrong to sup- port another school so close to the Board School. W'th him it was a question of principle as well, and he would oppose sectarian schools, whether they were Presbyterian or Wesleyan or Church. The Rev. J. Price said that he supported the resolution on the distinct understanding that it carried no pledge as to his future attitude. Dr. O'Donnell said that it was evident from what Captain Davis said that the opposition was based more on religious grounds than anything else. During the last month the number of names on the register was 2-742. In May there were 2,745. Their present accommodation in all their schools was for 2.376, which showed, therefore, a deficiency of 366. They should consider that the number on tin register did not represent the number of children in the district, for there were many who had never been in school. The Chairman If there is no census of children and no figures to go on, the rule of the department is to take off one-seventh of the last census, and then another one-eighth. According to that calcu- lation there would be 2,389 children, and the Board had accommodation at present for 2,376 without counting the Girls' School at Barry. n Dr. O'Donnell: But we have actual ngures 1 which show a deficiency in school accommodation I of 366. according to the number now on the register. The number of children of school age in the district was shown by the census to be 3,180. The Chairman But we have actual facts that there are over 300 absentees in Barry Dock alone. Dr. O'Donnell We ask for nothing but a pro- portion of what we earn, which can never be more than 17s. per head. Chairman You forget the fee grant of 10s. per head, and that we have already sufficient buildings to accommodate the whole of the children. Dr. O'Donnell: No the actual number on the register, that is, the actual number of children who have attended school some time or other, is 2 742, while we have only accommodation for 2 37f>. The Chairman Perhaps the average attendance during the past six months will help you, Dr. O'Donnell. The attendance in January was 1,626, February 1,686, March, 1,797, April 1,974, May 2,078, and June 1,970. These figures show that our accommodation is in excess of our average attendance, without taking into consideration that provision for 58 more will shortly be ready in Cadoxton, and another girls' school at Barry. Rev. J. Price: The teachers tell me that they have suffered since the opening of the Roman Catholic School. General Lee How ? Rev. J. Price They maintain that the atten- dance has fallen off. Dr. O'Donnell I should say that that would be an argument in iavour of the Catholic School. The Chairman When we were before the rate- payers we promised to furnish sufficient accom- modation for the whole of the children of the district. It is our duty also to try and save the ratepayers' money by getting the largest possible grant from the Government. Dr. O'Donnell; Why don't we save the rate-1 payers 18s. 2d. per head at once by not opposing the Catholic School? The Chairman We would not be saving the ratepayers to that extent. Out of that 18s. 2d. we pay interest on loans, and we can educate more I children at our present cost. Dr. O'Donnell There are plenty of children on the register to fill both schools. Rev. J. Price No, we find that the attendance I is small and decreasing and that there are a number of people leaving the district. Mr E. F. Blackmore said that it was unfair to I compare the number on the books with the accommodation provided. The ule of the Govern- ment Department was to compare the average attendance with the places provided, and taking that as a test they found that the accommodation was in excess of their needs. They should also remember that new schools were being built at Cadoxton and Barry. Dr. O'Donnell was quite wrong in saying that taking a few children away from the Board Schools did not injuriously affect them. The depletion of the Board Schools must result in one of two things, either in a loss of grant or efficiency in the school. For instance, a teacher could teach a class of 40. If five of the class were taken away to the Catholic School it would mean a loss of :£ 7 10s., which the Board would get without any extra expenditure. In order to meet this loss of grant, the Board would have to make up for it either by getting cheaper teachers or increasing the School Beard rate. The members had undertaken to provide efficient teaching and sufficient accommodation. He could only charac- terise the attempt to get the Board to shirk their duties as a retrogade movement. It had been said that the opposition was on religious grounds. He did not think so. He (Mr. Blackmore) held that where Government money was expended there should be representative and popular control. In conclusion, he would make a suggestion, which, he hoped, was workable. Since there was a strong desire among the Catholics that their children should receive religious instruction, and since such instruction, according to the Act, must be given in the morning, why should not the children go first to the denominational school for the religious in- struction, and then come over to the Board School for secular instruction.' General Lee said he disagreed entirely from what had been just said, and he took his stand firmly, on the ground that he thought definite religious instruction should be given at elementary schools. He did not think that, as long as the law stood as it was, the Board had any right to put any obstacle in the way of any denominational school. He could understand that in some places there might b3 some fears as to the result of religious teaching in schools. But in Barry, where there were plenty of unsectarian Board Schools, there was no danger to the most sensitive conscience. Dr. O'Donnell said that Mr. Blackmore's conten- tion, that there should ;be no spending without representation, was quite off the point, for the Catholic School would be getting a grant, not from the rates, but from the Imperial Exchequer. Mr. Blackmore had also said that if the Board lost any children through the erection of the Catholic School there would be a consequent loss of grant. But the Catholic School was already in existence and had an average attendance of 120, and would go on with or without a Government Grant. ° General Lee That argument should not be used, Dr. O'Donnell. Dr. O'Donnell I don't hold that out as a threat. I simply state the fact to show that Mr. Black- more's plea on the ground of economy is wrong. The Chairman Once we allowed the principle other denominations would follow suit. Captain Davies We have nothing to do with the Catholic School as such. We don't interfere with it or any other private school. All we wish to do is to show that we don't recommend it for the receipt of a Government Grant. The Rev. J. Price said that he wished to make his position in the matter quite cl?ar. They had to decide whether or not such a school was necessary. As long as the accommodation was in excess of the average number of attendances he did not think such a school necessary, and he would therefore vote for the motion. On the motion being put, Mr. J. Lowdon, Captain Davies, and the Rev. J. Price voted for, and Dr. O'Donnell and General Lee against it. Mr. E. F. Blackmore abstained from voting, the Clerk having drawn his attention to a certain section of the Act- whereby he was disqualified.-The motion was therefore carried by a majority of one. RESIGNATION OF 3IR. BLACKMORE. Mr. E. F. Blackmore said that his attention having been called to the actual wording of the Act, he had no doubt that he was disqualified from retaining his seat on the Board. He thought, therefore, the best course for him to pursue would be to resign his seat. Had he known that he was disqualified he would have resigned before. Dr. O'Donnell expressed his great regret that Mr. Blackmore should have had to resign. He had always found Mr. Blackmore one of the most honest members of the Board, and he had derived very much information from him. He was extremly sorry for the resignation and its occasion. (Hear, hear.) General Lee said he was extremely sorry to lose I Mr. Blackmore, whose specific and intimate know- ledge of school work, as well as his other qualities, had been of the greatest value to the Board. (Hear, hear.) It would be extremely hard to find another to fill his place. He hoped it would not be long before he could come again to sit with them. (Hear, h6Mr. J. Lowden said that they were all under a great obligation to Mr. Blackmore who had been one of the most helpful members of the Board. There was one way, however, in which they could | show their appreciation of his past services, and that was by re-electing him a member of the Board. As far as he (Mr. Lowdon) could discover there was no bar to his re-election though he was disqualified from retaining his seat at present. Ultimately it was unanimously determined to hold a special meeting in a month's time to re- elect Mr. Blackmore. INCREASE OF XFMBER OF MEMBERS. Captain Davies moved a resolution in favour of increasing the number of members at the next election. After a long discussion Captain Davies moved, and General Lee seconded, that the number be increased to nine. Dr. O'Donnell moved that the number be in- creased to eleven. The district, he said, was a growing one. and they would have no chance of again getting an increase until the next election after the approaching election. The Board was at present handicapped in that it was trying to do too much work. They were trying to do a fortnight's work in a night. There should be three committess at least-a Finance Committee, a Committee of Management, and a Committee to receivelthei parents of the children. A good deal of the work of the Board could be done, and better done, through committees. They could not possibly expect to have three committees unless they had eleven members.—The Rev. J. Price seconded.—Captain Davies' motion was, however, carried by one vote. MISCELLANEOUS. A number of parents, whose children attended irregularly, were brought before the Board.—The 8eafof the Board was attached to a mortgage »f f450 for the Cadoxton Infant School, which is now in course of erection, for a loan from the Public Works Loan Commissioners. ATTENDANCE OFFICER'S REPORT. The Attendance Officer's report showed that the ibsentees visited during the last two weeks were 740 notices served, 84 prosecutions, seven cases heard, three cases fined :>s., and orders made in four cases. The average attendance was 108 less than in the previous month. This was due mainly to the fact that Whit week fell in June. The loss of grant entailed was A 16 or j617. This was all the "business of importance.

PENARTH POLICE COURT. MONDAY.—Before Colonel Guthrie (in the chair), Mr. J. Duncan, and Mr. Llewellyn Wood. APPLICATION.—John Vaugh, Penarth, applied for a summons against George Matthews, Penarth, for assault, and threats used against him on the 23rdinst.-Granted. TRANSFER OF LICESSK—The licence of the Cefn Mably Hotel was transferred from William Blake to John Turner PERMITTING DRUNKENNESS ON LICENSED PREMISES. — James Hill Kerpen and J. Lewis Kerpen were charged with permitting drunkenness upon their licensed premises on the 28th May, at the Esplanade Hotel, Penarth.—Mr. Jones (Cardiff) appeared for the defence.-Thomas Oliver and J. Nicholas, two Submarine Miners, of Cathays, Car- diff, who have been Court-martialed and fined £5 each for the drunkenness, gave evidence first, and said that on the 28th May they attended a volunteer drill at Penarth. After drill, about five o'clock, they went to the Esplanade Hotel, and had some beer. They first drank two quarts of beer, and before leaving had a quart of porter, with rum in it. When they had drunk it, they left the hotel after wishing the barmaid good night. They felt no effects of the drink they had had until they had got halfway to the station, going up the hill when they staggered. They left the hotel about seven, and stayed on the Esplanade about twenty minutes. When they got to the station a policeman there took their names. Police-constable Evans stated that on the 28th of May he was at the station about 8 p.m. The two men Oliver and Nicholls were there drunk and singing. He had previously seen them on the Beach-°road. They were then drunk, but were orderly, and were talking to Major Thornley. He said nothing to them but when, half an hour later, he saw them at the station acting in a very drunken manner, he took their names. They were hardly able to walk when he saw them.—Major Thornley also gave evidence.—Mr. Jones then con- tended that no case had been made out against his cHents. and said but for the court-martial on Oliver and Nicholls, and their conviction for drunkenness, thev would have heard nothing more about the matter. It was very hard on his clients to defend themselves after suah a lapse of time from the occurrence of the drunkenness.-After hearing Mr. Thomas Morris for the defence, the Bench decided to dismiss the case. Before Major Thornley (in the chair), and Mr. Wood. DRUNKENNESS AND ASSAULTING THE POLICE. -John Harris, Harry Maden, Arthur Hale, and Richard Harris, were charged with being drunk and assaulting Police-constable William Evans.- Police-constable Evans said that on the night of the 26th of June he was on duty in Maughan- street, Penarth. He saw a crowd of people coming down Glebe-street. He then saw the defendants kicking a small basket through the streets. Some- one said, There's a b- copper round the corner in plain clothes." John Harris came up to him and struck him a blow on the mouth. He caught hold of him. The other defendants then came up, all drunk, and he backed into the Ship Hotel. He was knocked down. and John Collins helped him up, and he took John Harris into the Ship Hotel. Richard Harris then struck him on the head with a. stick, which caused the blood to flow freely.- Police-constable Sanson afterwards arrested them at ')2, Maughan-street.—John Collins, David Bowden. and Police-constable Sansom corrobora- ted.—The defendants pleaded guilty to being drunk, but alleged that the constable struck the first blow.—After deliberating, the Bench fined defendants 5s., including costs, for being drunk and disorderly, and for assaulting the police. John and Richard Harris were fined £ 1, or a months imprisonment, and the other two 10s., or 14 days imprisonment. DRUNK AND ASSAULTING THE POLICE.—John McCann, labourer, of Cadoxton, was charged with being drunk and disorderly and assaulting Police- constable Davies on Friday night last.—Police- constable Davies said that on Friday night last defendant was drunk and disorderly in Vere-street, Cadoxton. He was cursing and offering to fight anyone. He tried to get him to go home, but he would not, and said, I'll fight you, you —, and struck him. A scuffle ensued, and defendant bit him on the arm and wrist and kicked him in the side. With the assistance of two other constables he got him to the Police-station, where he acted like a madman, and refused to be searched.—Pri- soner pleaded guilty, and was fined 5s. for being drunk and disorderly, and 14 days' imprisonment with hard labour for assaulting Police-constable Ben Davies. SMUGGLING.—Charles Martin, late chief engineer of the ss. Hampstead, was charged with attempting to defraud the Custom House officials on the 16th June at Barry Dock.-Mr. J. T. David appeared for the defendant, and said it was a case in which defendant claimed for a sum of £ 4 10s. 5d., which the Custom House officials at Barry Dock had obtained from him. His client was dissatisfied with the procedure, and the Custom authorities had given him the option of paying the money or being tried by the local Bench of magis- trates for smuggling. — Mr. J. A. Poole and Mr. James Beckitt, Custom House officials, proved searching the prisoner's luggage and finding more cigars and tobacco than prisoner had said he had. '1hey seized the cigars and tobacco, and told defendant he would have to pay A 4 10s. 5d., treble duty, which he did under protest, and the defen- dant now applied to the magistrates to say whether he had been guilty of smuggling, and whether the money paid should be refunded.-The Bench decided that defendant had smuggled the goods, and that he should be fined the sum deposited- the treble duty and costs. STEALING LETTERS.—Edward Jones, a young man, was charged on remand with stealing a num- ber of letters, the property of H.M. Postmaster- General. Mr. Ensole (of Cardiff) prosecuted. In his opening statement Mr. Ensole said that the prisoner was a pensioner. During the month of April he was employed as an auxiliary postman at the Barry Dock Post Office. Whilst so employed he received a number of letters to deliver. Either from laziness or some other reason, he did not deliver those letters, but hid them in two culverts at Goitrey, near Abergavenny, which was on his way to his home when he left the employ of the Post-office. These letters were found by two young men named Jones on the 7th and 8th of May, After submitting some evidence he would asic ior a remand.—Mr. Wm. Arnold, postmaster of Barry Dock, said that during the month of May prisoner was employed as an auxiliary postman. He left on the 29th, and afterwards joined the Bucks Constabulary. The letters produced, numbering 4:í, bore his initial mark, and had been given to the defendant to deliver. The dates on which they were received were from the 21st to the 24th April.-Frederick George Horton, of the Postal Secretary's Office, London, said that on the 21st June he had an interview with the prisoner at the office of the Chief-constable, at Ailesbury, Bucking- hamshire. At first prisoner denied any know- ledge of the letters, but after the Chief-constable had left he admitted hiding them in the culverts. He said they were given him for delivery from the 2Znd to the 25th April. He took them out, but could not find the persons to whom they were addressed. He took them back to the office, but did not haud them over to the officer there, and he afterwards took them home in his pocket. He had tried to deliver them again, but was unable to find the addressees. On the 30th April he walked home from Cadoxton to Clifford, Herefordshire, and on his way he found the letters in his overcoat, and hid them in the culverts on the old Abergavenny- road to get rid of them. He did not open them, and put them there in the same condition as when he received them. There were 21 letters, 16 wrappers, and eight postcards. One of the letters addressed to Mr. S. B. Davies, 2, Bellvue- terrace. Cadoxton, contained two postal orders for 4s. and 3s., and another addressed to Mr. C. Howe. Local Board Offices, contained a cheque for 94 19s. 3d., whilst several others contained invoices, assessment claims, &c. One letter, addressed to Mr. E. Ince, jun., builder, Cadoxton, contained an invoice and a two months bill for Z- 18 4s. 5d. All the letters had been delivered to the addressees, and sent back by them for the purpose of evidence.-At this stage of the pro- ceedings the prisoner was remanded for a week. HOUSE BREAKING.—George -tarne, a aircy- looking individual, was charged with feloniously breaking into the premises of Messrs. Constantine and Pickering, ship chandlers, of Barry Dock, early on Saturday morning.—Dock-constable William George Pam said that on Saturday morning he was 0;1 duty. At 2.20 a.m. he passed Messrs. Constan- tine and Pickering's premises, and they were then secure. He next passed the shop ten minutes to three. He heard a noise, and went to the back-door of the shop, which he found un- fastened, and went inside, and saw the prisoner in the front room of the shop. He was in a far corner, in a stooping position, behind a table. He noticed that the lock of the shop had been tampered with, plied back, and forced open. He asked defen- dant what he was doing there, and defendant told him that was no business of his. He went there to get something to eat. Witness found a tin of lobster and a tin of sausages on him. Wit- ness then took him to the county police station, where he was charged by Police-constable Gammon. -The prisoner at this point of the proceedings was remanded.

BARRY AND CADOXTON LOCAL BOARD. A meeting of the Barry and Cadoxton Local Board was held .on Tuesday last at the Board Offices, Mr. John Robinson in the chair. There were also present :-General Lee, Dr. O'Donnell, Dr. Treharne, Alderman Meggitt, and Messrs. W. Thomas (Sully), W. Thomas (Barry), J. Barstow, J. Williams, B. Lewis, G. Thomas, J. A. Hughes f clerk), Dr. Neale (Medical officer), J. C. Pardoe (surveyor), C. Howe (collector), and J. Leyshon {inspector of nuisances). Mr. George Thomas reported that -the charges made against a contractor named Richards, by the Trades' Council, for sub-letting certain kerbing and channelling work to a man named Beddoe, had not ^General Lee proposed that the minutes of the Finance Committee be passed. He wished to draw attention to the large balance due to the Treasurer, and hoped the Board would take measures to de- crease their liabilities.-After some discussion, the compensation of 30s. which was offered to Misss E M. Shepherd for disinfecting was allowed. The Gas and Water Company bills for A82 for railing the hvdrants, &c.. and C7 19s. expenses connected with the altering of the levels of Buttnlls-road and Rectory-road were referred to the Public Works Committee. The minutes of the Finance Com- mittee were adopted. wiv Mr. George Thomas moved, and Mr. William Thomas (Barry) seconded, that the minutes of the Public Works Committee of June 14 be con- firmed.—Mr. B. Lewis and Mr. W. Thomas (Barry) protested against being asked to give a report, as a sub-committee to inspect public works, before the Board had had a chance to adopt the Public Works Committee's recommendation.—The report was ^Mr^George Thomas proposed, and Mr. J Barstow seconded, the adoption of the minutes of the Public Works Committee tor June 27th. The question with regard to Commercial-street. Cadoxton, was referred back to the Public Works Committee—Mr. Meggitt asked a question with regard to the post which the Public Works Com- mittee had authorished <"o be erected near the Wenvoe Arms Hotel, and which would be used for telegraphing between life-boat stations. Mr Ile--itt asked whether the Board would have power to°remove the posts which are^ now used in Holton for telephone purposes, and the Clerk said they could be removed at six months notice. The minutes were then confirmed. Dr. O'Donnel proposed, and Mr. William Thomas (Barry) seconded, the adoption of the minutes of the Health Committee.-Mr. J. Robinson moved. and Dr. Treharne seconded, an amendment to the effect that Inspector Rees be appointed Inspector of Common Lodging-houses, and^spector Leyshon of Seamen's Lodging-houses. Dr. O'Donnell read the instructions to the inspector, issued by the Local Government Board, and said he had supported the appointment of Mr. Leyshon on the recommendation of the Medical Officer of Health.-After a long discus- sion the amendment was carried, with only two dissentients—namely, Dr. O Donnell and W. Thomas (Barry), Mr. Barstow remaining neutrals- Mr. B. Lewis then proposed, and Dr. Treharne seconded, that the salary of the Inspector of Lodging-houses be £ 5.—This was agreed to, Dr. O'Donnell and Mr. W. Thomas oeing tiw only dis- wntients. Dr. O'Donnell remarked that there was only one lodging-house in the district. A long discussion then ensued on •,?? lighting the district. Mr. J. Jewell W illiams did not think that the present system was satisfactory, and it was finally decided, on the motion of Mr. George Thomas, seconded by General Lee, that the matter be referred to the Health Committee, in order that it might report to the .Board with re- gard to electric lighting. The appointment of caretaker for the slaughter- house was deferred for a month the applications being referred to the Slaughter-House Committee, who were authorised to select five applicants to appear before the Board for final appointment. Mr. J. Barstow proposed that the Board com- municate with the Dinas Powis Highway Board with a view of obtaining a more direct road between the Barry district and Cardiff by striking a new road from Colbrook Bridge to the new road by the station at Dinas Powis. He thought by the direction indicated the distance between Barry and Cardiff would be lessened by three quarters of a mile. He did not wish to reflect upon the way tha Railway Company transacted the business, but he had been told that goods which took three days to come by rail from Cardiff came in three hours by road.—Mr. John Robinson That is rather an argument against the new road since the goods came so quick to the place.—Mr. J. J. Williams seconded the motion.-Mr. George Thomas drew attention to the fact that the Board would have to deal with the question of the Penarth toll-gate within a short time, and, after an explanation from Alderman Meggitt as to what the County Council had determined. it was decided to defer the dis- cussion until after the question of the Penarth toll-gates had been lIettled.-This was agreed to. Mr J Barstow then proposed, and Mr. Benjamin Lewis seconded, a motion rescinding a resolution of the Board, that a site be obtained for a public library and public offices near Holton-road Board Schools.—Alderman Meggitt strongly opposed the motion. The Board was pledged to the hilt to erect a public library as near as possible to the centre of the district near the Police-station, and a resolution arrived at by a public meeting to that effect had been confirmed by the Board.-The mortion was lost by a majority of two. A letter was read from Judge Owen, in answer to a communication from the Board, saying that he had no power to establish a new County Court district on site elsewhere that in the Cardiff County Court district. A letter from Mr. Jonathan Lewis referring to Morrell-street was referred to the Public Works Committee.—The Clerk read a communication from the Local Government Board to the eifeet that an inquiry would be held on Wednesday, July 13th, before Major Crozier, at Holton, with reference to the proposed loan,of £ 13,173 lis. 10d. for private improvements. A letter was read from Mr. Griffiths in reference to Edward-street, Cadoxton.-The Clerk was instructed to write to Mr. Griffiths, and warn him that he must conform with the bye-laws of the Board. Tenders for the private improvement of the Kingsland-croscent were opened. The tender of 1Ifr. William Richards, Barry, for granolithic pavements was f226 98. lOd., which was the lowest received, was accepted. This was all the business of importance.

1 -t7' MEETING OF THE BARRY DIRECTORS. DIVIDEND FOR THE HALF-YEAR. The monthly meeting of the directors of the Barry Railway Company was held at Barry Dock on Friday, Mr. Archibald Hood presiding in the absence of Lord Windsor. There were also present -Mr. Edward Davies (managing director), Mr. T. R. Thompson, Mr. R. Forrest, Mr. R. Evans (general manager), Mr. J. Wolfe Barry, M.Inst.C.E.; Mr. J. Robinson, M.Inst.C.E. (resi- dent engineer), and Mr. J. W. Szlumper, C.E. A variety of routine business was transacted, and it was understood, we are informed, that the dividend of the company for the half-year just ended would be at the rate of 10 per cent. per annum, carrying forward the remainder of the surplus earnings. The consulting engineer sub- mitted plans of proposed new works, and it is s expected that the new dock will be commenced at no distant date.

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A NEW DEPARTURE. The Bill brought forward for the amalgamation of the telephone service with that of the telegraph service, which was recently passed by the House of Commons has placed the telephone trunk lines under the control of the Postmaster-General. The right hon. gentleman has issued a notice stating the changes for conversation, &c. Residents of Barry Dock will be able to talk to friends at New- port or Cardiff for three minutes for the snm of 3d., and for 6d. they will be able to have a three minutes conversation with per- sons at Aberdare, Briton Ferry, Ebbw Vale. Merthyr Tontypool. Swansea, Talywain, Tonypandy. The general charges are Between any two tnwns within 20 miles of each other, threepence within 40 miles, sixpence within 80 miles, one shilling and so on. Special rates will be charged where submarine cables or other expensive lines are used. The period of conversation is limited to three minutes, but any person may secure an uninter- rupted use of a trunk line for six minutes on pay- ment of a double fee.

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ANNIVERSARY OF THE ROYAL VICTORIA LODGE OF BUFFALOES. INAUGURATION OF THE INSTITUTE. On Tuesday evening the second anniversary dinner of the Royal Victoria Lodge, No. 344, R.A.O.B., and the inauguration of the new institute was celebrated by a dinner at the Institute. One special feature of interest was lent to the proceedings, as for the first time in the history of Buffaloism, the wives and sweethearts of the Buffaloes received invitations to be present,and a large number responded to those invitations. The dinner was held in the lodge-room, which had been very tastefully decorated. Above the chairman's seat was placed the lodge dispensation, on each side being mottoes and two well-painted buffalo beads. A tastefully executed crown, and the Emblems of the United Empire-the rose, thistle, shamrock, and leek — stood on the side walls, whilst at the lower end of the room hung" Ye Olde Horse." Ferns and flowers adorned the pillars, and the staircase was draped and festooned with shrubs. Between two and three hundred Buffaloes and "Buffaloesses" sat down to the well-laid tables, in the treatment of which a vast amount of care had been expended. "Sir" Arthur Trigg, Grand Primo of England, occupied the chair, and he was supported by Mr. T. Rushton (Ye Old Horse), and Mr. Wm. Alexander. P.G.P.E. Mr. Hammett, Dr. Livingstone, and Messrs. T. P. Jones-Lloyd, W. LI. Williams, W. Radcliffe, Willett, Jenkins, R. O. Jones, F. W. Taylor, Welch, Weston. J. Harrison, Hall, Jenkins, Rose, Downs, Wabery, Marsh, Thomas, Milward, Thomas, Guy (2), Jones, Macan, Baker, Hole, Pritchard, Lyle, Adey, Morris, Andrews, Chappell (2), Irish, Williams (2), English, &c. After grace had been said, the Chairman proposed "The Queen," which was received with musical honours. Primo David Jenkins then proposed" The Grand Lodge of England," and coupled with it the names of the chairmen, Mr. Thomas Rushton, and Mr. Wm. Alexander. The Chairman first responded, and said he be- lieved he was the first Grand Primo who had had had the honour of presiding over a meeting at a Buffalo Lodge consisting both of ladies and gentlemen. The good looking young ladies around him would help to make the lodge a finer success even than at present were their sympathies enlisted. The Buffaloes' societies were going on in a very flourishing state, and every week they were opening lodges in England, Scotland, Ireland, and Wales. There were 100,000 Buffs, and the societies would progress as long as they had such hard-working brethren. At the Liverpool Convention he had worked hard to revise their rules, and he might say that Buffaloism was very different to what it was years ago. (Hear, hear.) They were doing a great deal of good. The Chair- man finished up by expressing a hope that when the new rule book was issued they would each pur- chase one. (Applause.) Mr. William Alexander said he had been con- nected with the Buffs 16 years. When he joined there were only 165 lodges, but now they could boast of 956 lodges. The class of blood now infused into Buffaloism was very good, and they had as members Mr. Lloyd (late M.P.), Alderman Winch, members of County Councils, solicitors, &c. They had also amongst them such men as Mr. Moon, Mr. Bolton, and Mr. Broderick, late M.P. for Islington. (Applause.) They would not have found such men in their society a few yeara ago. The Barry Dock lodge would not be behind whilst it had such officers as Bro. Jenkins, and he could assure them brethren envied them. He trusted that other officers they might have would follow in his foot- steps. (Applause.) In conclusion, he could say that the Grand Lodge would always assist them in every way in their power. (Applause.) Mr. Thomas Rushton, who was greeted with cries of a Ye Old Horse," said when he joined the Order there were 5 Lodges of Buffaloes in London Buffaloism had improved since then. At that time he was a rather enthusiastic Buff, and used to go seven miles to attend his lodge. He must congratulate the Barry Dock brethren in allowing the ladies to come to their banquet, and it was an excellent feature of the proceedings. (Applause.) That day was a red-letter day in his memorandum of Buffaloism. which he should remember with a great deal of pride. (Cheers.) After a song Mr. Rushton again rose and pro- posed, The Loyal Victoria Lodge and Institute." The Victoria Lodge was the first lodge of their society to open on premises which belonged to the members solely. It was a move in the right direction, and showed they must have done fine work in this new town. (Applause.) ft Mr. Knight Jenkins responded, and gave a brier resume of the history of the lodge, which he said was started on the 11th June, 1890. From then up to the present time he had not been absent from more than three lodge meetings. Since the lodge had been started they had given much assistance to distressed brethren. Every week they gave away from A 2 to A 5 to sick brethren, and still they had a few pounds to give away amongst the poor brethren. It was his ambition for that department of the Loyal Victoria Lodge to see that they did more for themselves than they had been doing lately. They had bettered themselves in having that institute, and would be able to subscribe for a larger amount of their afflicted brethren. He hoped by the next anniversary the establishment be similar to those of Lancashire. The balance in the treasurer's hands was JE370, which was the proceeds of smoking concerts, and registration fees, &c. They had £ 370 in the bank to help the poor brethren, and they hoped always to be able to keep between £210 and £220 in the bank at the least. They had had one little grievance, the brethren in London did not like to listen to all they told them, and said they must ask the Provincial Lodge with which they were connected whether it was true. They sent a delegate down, and found out what they said to be true, and did for them all they could and as long as they stuck to their institu- tion they would have the support of the Grand Lodge of England. Their's was the first institu- tion of Buffaloism that had ever been opened, and it was to their credit that they had accomplished what London had failed to do. (Applause.) Mr Harrison also responded, and alluded to the fact that the lodge was now directly under the Grand Lodge of England, they having severed their connection with the Provincial Lodge of Cardiff. In getting their freedom they had taken a step in the right direction. (Applause.) They had got their independence on the anniversary cf the declaration of independence in America, the 4th of July, and they would now at future n-n-nivoranrifis have a double event to celebrate. (HMr!' John Hammett, of the Cardiff Provincial Grand Lodge, said he was there to represent the Cardiff District, although they had severed from them. He hoped at some future day to see them again assembling with the Cardiff Lodge. The severance was a very unfortunate one, and it was to the great neglect on the part of the Cardiff officers it was owing, and, for his own part, he con- sidered the Barry Dock Lodge justified in taking the steps they had. (Applause.) Fully nine- tenths of the Cardiff members agreed with what he said. He hoped, now they had their wrongs redressed, they would return to the Cardiff brethren when they were askfcd, and show them the spirit in which Buffaloism should be conducted. (Hear, hear.) ,.™ Mr. Willett next rose and proposed lne Press." paying a graceful tribute to the way in which the Press interested itself in the welfare of the community. „ .7 Mr. W. Llewellyn Williams, Editor of the South Wales Star, and Mr. Llewellyn, Editor of the Harry Dork News, responded. The Chairman proposed "The Ladies and Visitors," Mr. Harrison responding for the ladies and Mr. Hole for the visitors. The toasts of The Directors of the R.A.O.B. and The Chairman followed, and the proceedings terminated with the National Anthem. The following programme of songs was gone through, Mr. Norman acting as accompanist:— "GottO for Ever," Mr. Lyle Never argue with a Policeman," Mr. Lewis; True, true till death," Mr. Biddell; List to the words of wisdom" (encore), Mr, Morris Where is now the merry party ?" Mr. Butler Leave me not in anger," Mr. Rowe Mr. Jones. &c.

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Howell & Company's SUMMER SALE, COMMENCING ON SATURDAY NEXT, JULY 9, 1892. HOWELL AND COMPANY respectfully beg to announce that, in consequence of the old Premises 1 not having been completed, they will hold this SALE ia their NEW PREMISES, and as it is the FIRST SALE in the latter, H. &. Co. are determined to make it worthy of the name. H. fc Co. have at all times thrown the whole of their immense STOCK before the Public at CLEARING PRICES, together with many extraordinary Parcels purchased expressly for their Sales. and they invite all their Customers to bring Patterns for comparison. The following Departments will be found full of Stock all marked at Sale prices :— Hosiery Department. One of the most successful in the House, where the interest of the customers is cj.refully looked after here will be offered 200 Dozen MEN'S WOOL SHIRTS, from 2s. 62d. to 6s. lid. j 250 Dozen MEN'S PANTS and VESTS, from Is. Otd. to 6s. lid. each. jf 350 Dozen 4-BUTTON KID GLOVES, from Is. 9Jd. to 3s. lUd. per pair. 75 Dozen 2-BUTTON KID GAUNTLET GLOVES. Is. 93d., worth 2s. 9d. per pair. 575 Pairs WOMEN'S FASHIONABLE CASHMERE HOSE, 91d. to 2s. HJd. 99i Pieces SILK FAILLE RIBBON, at 3fd. per yard. worth (jld. 4 56 Dozen BOYS' GALATEA and SERGE SUITS, 19. llid. and 4s. r>}d.. worth looking after for our Boys. 4 2 100 Dozen GENTS' UNDRESSED WHITE SHIRTS, at 2s. 3.1d. each. Umbrella and Sunshade Department. Contains the largest and best Stock in the Trade. All SUNSHADES offered at Clearing Prices, and UMBRELLAS at Reduced Prices. A Parcel of LADIES' FUR TIES at Summer Prices. Dress Department. Here H. and Co. will offer some grand lines at prices that must startle even H. and Co. s Regular Customers, who are at all times accustomed to extra value. 40 Pieces ALL WOOL PLAIN COLOURED BEIGES and FOULES, all at 2 id. per yard, worth from 6-td. to 10 Id. About 340 Pieces DOUBLE WIDTH FANCY TWEEDS, BEIGES, &:c., &c. Sale Prices, 6ild., 9fd., 12Jd., and 15ijd. per yard worth from llfd. to 2s. 6d. per yard. 100 Pieces NAVY and BLACK, double width, MELTON CLOTH, at 5Jd. per yard. 400 Pieces 54 inch WEST OF ENGLAND AND SCOTCH COSTUME TWEEDS, including KILMAR- NOCK, KNOCKEWART, WELSH AND HARRIS MOUNTAIN SMOKED TWEEDS, usually sold in the Trade from 3s. lid. to 6s. lid. per yard, and in very Fashionable Houses at 8s. lid. per yard. Sale Prices at H. &: CO.Is. Hid. to 2s. 11 id. and 3s. 1H per yard. H. & Co. invite Ladies to bring Patterns and compare for themselves. 95 Pieces COLOURED FRENCH MERINOES, at ll|d. and 13 >d. worth from Is. 6Jd. to Is. llid. per vard. COLOURED CASHMERES from 4|d. to Is. lItd. per yard. BLACK CASHMERES, FRENCH MERINOES, SERGES, CHEVIOTS, HABIT CLOTHS,. GRENADINES, &c. ——————— Silk Department. 40 Pieces BLACK FAILLE FRANTCAISE, from Is. 6td. to 3s. lid. per yard. 6 Pieces BONNET'S BLACK BENGALINE, at 2s. 63d. per yard. 10 Pieces BLACK BROCHE GRENADINE, at lOJd per yard. 25 PIECES SHOT SILK, 113CI. per yard, worth Is. M. A Parcel of 24 inch COLOURED PLUSHES, from 2s. H1d. to 3s. lid., actually worth 4s. lid. to 8s. lid. per yard. EMBROIDERED AND COMBINATION ROBES at Clearing Prices. Furnishing Drapery Department. (IN WHARTON-STREET.) 190 WHITE TOILET QUILTS, bought expressly for this Sale. No Rubbish. A Parcel of DOWN QUILTS, bought direct from the Manufacturers at a discount of 33J off Regular Prices. 80 SYRIAN CURTAINS, at lls. 9d.. worth 18s. lid. 70 Pairs CRETE CURTAINS, at lis. 9d., worth 18s. lid. GUIPURE. SWISS, MADRAS, and LACE CURTAINS, at Clearing Sale Prices. 56 Pairs SELF-COLOURED SILK CHENILLE CURTAINS, at 25s. lid., worth 19s. lid. These Grand Lines H. & Co. consider Ripe Plums and not rubbish. BLEACHED DAMASK TABLE LINEN from the best Manufacturers. A large Parcel of HEM-STITCHED TRAY-CDOTHS, TABLE-CLOTHS, at Half the Usual Prices. 100 Pieces of CRETONNES. 2,1d. to Is. 4fd. per yard. 72, 80, 90, and 100-inch COTTON hnd LINEN SHEETINGS, at Sale Prices. 290 Dozen COTTON PILLOW CASES, from 2Jd. to 8Jd. each. 69 Dozen COTTON BOLSTER CASES, from 5 Id. to Is. ON. 2 4 1 rimming Department. 450 Dozen SILK and CHIFFON SCARVES. 50 Dozen CHINA SILK SQUARFS, 2 000 Dozen LADIES' LINEN CAMBRIC HANDKEKCHIEFS. 1,000 Pieces BLEACHED SWISS EMBROIDERY, from Id. per yard. Mantle Department. A Parcel of LADIES' BLACK LACE MANTLES, perfect goods made for the season, from 12s. lid, each. LADIES' ETON JACKETS, in Black, Navy, and coloured cloths. LADIES' and CHILDREN'S BLACK and COLOURED CLOTH JACKETS at sale prices. BLACK, NAVY and COLOURED CLOTH CAPES, from 2s. ll'd. to 39s. 9d., all at sale prices. BLACK'SILK CAPES, MANTLES and VISITES, at sale prices. A Parcel of DUST CLOAKS to clear regardless of cost. MADE COSTUMES and SKIRTS, at sale prices. Ladies' Underclothing Department. The whole of the Stock will be marked down to Sale Prices. 200 DOZEN LADIES' VESTS, in Wool, Silk and Wool, and All Silk at Reduced Prices. 40 DOZEN OF STAYS, at 2s. 9Jd. each, worth 3s. 9d. A PARCEL OF MANUFACTURER'S SAMPLES at Clearing Prices. Millinery Department. TRIMMED HATS, BONNETS, AND MILLINERY BONNETS, during this Sale at about Half the Usual Prices. Manchester Department. In this important Department H. &. Co. will sell the following Goods 352 PIECES WHITE CALICO, from 2fd. per yard. 4 4 154 PIECES REAL WELSH FLANNEL, from 12-Jd. per yard. 150 PIECES FLANNELETTE, from lfd. per yard. „ w (II & Co would again remind their Customers that Flannelettes donot contain one particle ot Wool.) 500 PAIRS OF CLOTH AND WITNEY BLANKETS, from 2s. lUd. per pair. 50 PIECES CAMBRIC SHIRTING, at 2fd., worth 4Jd. per yard. 4 4 80 PIECES SATEEN SHIRTING, at 4|d., usual price Gid. per yard. 4 20 PIECES LOOM HUCK TOWELLING, at 3 3d. per yard. TEA CLOTHS, GLASS CLOTHS, TOWELS, DUSTERS, &c., &c., all at sale price. 2 350 PAIRS OF SHEETS, 2s. 5>d. per pair. Carpets, Linoleum, & Oilcloth Department. H. & Co. are offering and Selling the Best Manufactured Goods in the trade Manufacturer's Prices, in Brussels, Axminster, Tapestry, Kidder, Made-up Tapestry, Brussels, and Axminster Squares, Ready for Wear at Sale Prices! HARE'S FLOORCLOTH CUT TO ANY SHAPE at 2s. lid. per square yard. CORTICINE, FLOORCHOTHS, AND LINOLEUM AT SALE PRICE. Sale to Commence on SATURDAY NEXT, July 9,1892. HOWELL and COMPANY DELIVER ALL GOODS CARRIA.GE FREE, FURNITURE WILL NOT BE INCLUDED IN THIS SALE. TERMS-STRICTLY CASH. NO CREDIT. Howell & Company, THE CARDIFF DRAPERS, CARDIFF. [22. CULLEY'S BARRY DOCK HOTEL, OPPOSITE RAILWAY STATION AND DOCK OFFICES. SPACIOU COFFEE-ROOM. «■. WINE AND PUBLIC RESTAURANT. fir IL SPIRIT STORES AND BILLIARD A D .J 0 I :K I :r-; G T H B ROOMS. HOTEL. CARDIFF ESTABLISHMENTS THE EXCHANGE RESTAURANT, CARDIFF DOCKS THE PHILHARMONIC RESTAURANT, ST. MARY STREET. R. P. CULLEY & Co., WINE MERCHANTS, THE EXCHANGE, CARDIFF. [114