The South Wales Star

THE TEACHING OF WELSH IN BOARD SCHOOLS. THE Barry District School Board has decided a very important question, by its determination to teach Welsh as a Specific Subject in the schools under its jurisdiction. The discussion on Friday evening last was one sided if nothing else, and strange to say all the members present were as far as possible of one accord. This fact, however, did not prevent their having their little say, and as each one took up the cudgels just where his predecessor put them down time steadily advanced. But the two hours' discussion on the desirability of teaching Welsh as a Specific Subject in Board Schools cannot but have good results. The principal argument brought forward in its favour was not only that it was of great importance that Welsh children should know their native language, if only for the purpose of acquiring further knowledge, but in consequence of its commercial value. It is a well known fact that a person who can epeak a second language more easily acquires a third. That there are a nam- ber of persons in the district who can and desire to speak in the Welsh tongue goes with- out saying, and the formation of the Young Wales Society has done much to arose national feeling. We cannot allow this opportunity to pass without congratulating ourselves upon the result of the appeal to the School Board. It was in the columns of the Star that the question has been argued, and we cannot forget that our late editor, Mr. William Llewellyn Williams, was not only a strong advocate of the teaching of Welsh in the Schools, but was<bne of the prime movers in the establishment of the Young Wales Society. The question of the teaching of the Welsh language in our Board Schools was certainly made a test question at the last election, and whether the present members of the Board owe their position to the promises of support they then gave or not, it is a well-known fact that their success was ensured by the number of votes they received from the Welsh-speaking people. It was the Young Wales Society who took time by the forelock, and at an enthu- siastic meeting brought forward the question so dear to their hearts.. But what has the School Board done ? It has passed a resolution to teach a voluntary Specific Subject. Surely the insertion of the word" voluntary" was entirely unnecessary, since the Board could decide for itself what proportion of a standard should be taught a certain Specific Subject. The proposal made to send a circular around to parents was very well in its way, but we are afraid that it would establish a precedent, advantage of which would be taken at every possible turn. If a Board cannot carry into effect its own resolution, the sooner it made place for a more determined body the better it would be for the ratepayers. We are pleased, however, to find that there is now no necessity for suggesting such a course, and we also are glad to announce that the Welsh movement is gradually gaining ground in this district. And we believe the day is not far distant when we shall see around us a much larger number of persons who speak pure Welsh. -u.

LOCAL NOTES. TRUE FRIENDS OF THE POO.{. We do not think that there is anyone to be found who would say that the Barry District Nursing Association is not all it professes to be. It is an institution the benefits of which in our midst have been felt on every hand. In fact we cannot pay it a higher compliment than to say it is the true friend of the poor. It was established with the object of helping those who when afflicted cannot help themselves, and it has carried out to the letter, as far as its means will allow, that idea. The presence of a competent staff of trained nurses in a district like Barry cannot fail to bring home to the minds of everyone the extreme desirabilty of rendering it every assistance in their power. Barry has truly a working class population. It is a hive of industry, in which the drones are by no means numerous, and in such a com- munity the presence of a District Nursing Association is the more required. Good work, with limited means, has been done in the past, and we firmly believe that had it not been for its exceptional management the success which has attended its efforts would certainly not have succeeded. Those who desire to aid a most deserving movement cannot do better than lend a helping hand to the Barry and Cadoxton Nursing Association. In order to extend its good and daily-increasing work, funds are needed, and those who render it financial assistance can rest assured that the money will. be well spent and devoted to the nursing of the sick and necessitous poor. We suggest also the holding of a Church Parade. WHY CANNOT BARRY HAVE A HOSPITAL ?" This question has been asked over and over again, and we feel that that the present is a fitting opportunity to ask it once again. Barry is ahead of other towns in many respect, but with regard to the establishment of 'an accident ward, or hospital, it is certainly behind the times. The nature of the work at the docks and on the railway in such as to make it of vital importance that a hospital shall be establish. This fact has been but too plainly brought home to the minds of many persons who have listened to the distressing tales told by those who have met with accidents. Many have had to wait for long periods in pain because there was no hospital nearer than Car- diff, and in addition they have had to undergo the trials and the tediousness of a journey to that town. It is a question that cannot and must not be shelved any longer. It is one of life and death, and we hope that our Local Board will help the Nursing Association in their efforts to see that a hospital is established. A most generous offer is held out-the above association are willing to undertake its manage- ment. Such are offer cannot be thrown on one side, and the way in which they have carried out their work in the past is sufficient guarantee that the needs of the hospital patients will be well looked after. ;R. ARTHUR WILLIAMS, M.P. A contemporary says :—Mr. Arthur Williams, M.P.. has returned to his London residence after a brief sojourn at the seaside. Owing to several members of his family being attacked with influenza, the hon. member found it absolutely necessary for the time being to vacate his London house pending inspection and improvement of the sanitary arrangements, and he had to go in search of a fresh habita- tion at St. Leonards, as suggested by his medical adviser, on the famous Monday on which the Home Rule Bill was brought in. Though unable to participate in this great historic scene, the hon. member has fortunately been able to attend to his duties at the House of Commons, and has not missed a single division. His friends will also be pleased to learn that the members of Mr. Williams's family have recovered from their indisposition.

PASSING OF LOCAL BOARD Gas ai)d Water Bill. TERMS ACCEPTED. FROM OUR SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT. Last Tuesday this Bill came for hearing in Com- mittee Room No. 11, the largest and most convenient Committee Room, in the House. The Committee was presided over by Mr. Roby, the chairman, an elderly homely-looking man, who presided over the proceedings with much geniality and courtesy, but who was as sharp as a needle in seeing the several points brought before him. The other members of the Committee were Sir James Kitson, Sir George Chesney, and Mr. Mildmay. THE SCENE IN THE COMMITTEE ROOM. On the side of the promoters of the Bill were —Mr. Pembroke Stephens. Q.C., and Mr. Claude Baggalley, instructed by Mr. J. A. Hughes, the Clerk to the Local Board, in the front row. Behind them sat Mr. Oddie, of the firm of Torr & Co., who acted as Parliamentary Agents for the Bill, Mr. J. C. Meggitt, the Board's principle witness, Mr. Rope, and Mr. Charles HawKcsley, the well-known water engineers, and Mr. Pardoe. who had spent the early morning in decorating the walls of the room with plans of the Barry and Cadoxton District. In the third row sat General Lee, Mr. George Thomas, Mr. Snell (Lord Windsor's Surveyor), Mr. A. J. Harris, Clerk to the Cardiff Board of Guardians, and Mr. Sawyer (Messrs. Torr & Co.'s Managing Clerk). Facing them 6at the supporters of the Gas and Water Company. Mr. Cripps, Q.C.—one of the most distinguished of the brilliant array of counsel who form the Parliamentary Bar. and who has determined to contest the Stroud Division of Gloucestershire against Mr. Brynmor Jones-mas their leader, with him was Mr. Robson, Q.C. By counsel's side sat Mr. G. C. Downing, the Solicitor to the Company, who is now an old Parliamentary hand so far as Private Bill legisla- tion is concerned. Next to him was the massive form 1 of Mr. Linton, of Aberdare, one of the Directors, and beyond was the diminutive form of Mr, J. iA. B. Williams, the Company's Engineer. Mr. Manser, the Water Engineer, who had charge of the Birmingham Water Bill, and Mr. Xewbegan the well-known JGas Engineer, were present, and amongst others who sat on this side were—Captain Handcock, the chairman of the Board of Directors; Mr. Ferrier and Mr. Lewis Williams, Directors Mr. F. M. Harris, the Secretary Mr. Waite and Mr. Brown, and Mr. Grover, the;Deput,y Coroner. I do not know whether the last-named gentleman is connected with the Company, or whether he at- tended in his official capacity in case the opposing parties should determine to submit their differences to the stern arbitrament of a hand-to-hand fight. Mr. C. R. Walker, the Board's Drainage Engineer, and Mr. J. Robinson, the Chairman of the Board, were visible from time to time at the end of the room. listening- how the fight was going. At a quarter to twelve Mr. Pembroke Stephens j opelled the case for the Board. There is a polished and a refined courtesy in connection with all proceedings before Parliamentary Committees, which strikes one very forcibly when one contrasts such proceedings with ordinary trials. Eloquently and forcibly did Mr. Pembroke Stephens set forth the Board's case, dwelling particularly on the fact that the Compdny were not in reality unwilling to sell their undertaking, and -that the real question was one of price. About a quarter to one Mr. J. C. Meggitt entered the witness's chair, and was under examination and cross-examination for two hours. This was the first time I had seen Mr. Meggitt give evidence in an important case, and I was curious to discover if he would make a good witness. The legal advisers of the Board had selected him a,s the chief witness, and their confi- dence was not misplaced. Cool, clear, precise, and concise. Mr. Meggitt gave his evidence in a way that evidently impressed the committee; and counsel was totally unsuccesful in his efforts to shake him in cross-examination. Indeed on two or three occassion the cross-examined distinctly scored off his cross-examiner. FOLLOWING MR. MEGGITT CAME MR. GEORGE THOMAS. It was a pleasure to see him to take his seat as witness (before all Committees of the House of Commons witnesses sit down, whilst they have to stand up before Committees of the House of Lords). Mr. Thomas is an experienced witness, and it was with a smile of contentment he came forward on Tuesday, with his notebook with him and all his facts well arranged. On occasions like this. Mr. Thomas is a tower of strength, and the Barry Local Board are fortunate in having such a man amongst their number. Mr. Thomas has an expe- rience which no other member of the Board has, and 'has a reserve of common sense and discretion which has many times been of great service to the ratepayers of Barry. One of the occasions was last Tuesday, when he gave his evidence in Com- mitteee Room No. 11. Counsel had failed to get much out of Mr. Meggitt in cross-examination, and he was equally unsuccessful with Mr. Thomas. Mr. Thomas had said to Mr. J. A. Hughes in the morning, in answer to a question whether he was quite prepared, Oh, yes, I know what I am balking about, and have all my notes nicely arranged, and counsel can cross-examine me for three hours if he likes." Counsel tried cross-examination for half an hour, and then gave it up, having elicited nothing from this excellent witness. GENERAL LEE CAME NEXT. He was rather nervous, but his evidence was evi- dently influential with the Committee. Counsel did not examine him. Mr. Pardoe then gave his evidence as to the Gas Works being placed on lands not authorised by Act of Parliament. At the close of his examination the Com- mittee arose. When the Committee met on Wednesday morning Mr. Pardoe1 s examination was continued. Mr. Snell, surveyor, Penarth, confirmed Mr. Pardoe's evidence. Mr. J. A. Hughes gave evidence as to the Statutory meet- ings, and produced the correspondence. Mr. Rope, the eminent water engineer, next entered the witness's chair, and gave evidence fully, and was very severely cross-examined by Mr. Robson. | This concluded the Board's case. Mr. Cripps, Q.C., xzuwie' a most eloquent opening address for the company. Mr. J. A. B. Williams, the com- pany's water engineer, was their first witness. He was still under examination when the Committee rose. THE RESULT. At 11.30 a.m. on Thursday morning the Com- mittee again met, when successful terms were accepted. The Local .Board' to pay One Hundred and Fifty-two Thousand' Pounds, and Seventeen Thousand Debentures to remain—Total One Hundred and Sixty-nine Thousand Pounds.

GLANCES CONTINUED FROM PAGE. 8. THREE MONTHS FOR A LOCAL TRAVELLER. Thomas Henry Tregembo, a grocer's traveller, and well known in this district, was charged at Cardiff Police-court on Monday with embezzling and stealing cartain sums on the 23rd of January, the property of Messrs. Collett and Isaac, provision merchants, his employers. Mr. Frank Williams prosecuted, and in opening the case said prisoner had been for some years in the employ of Messrs. Collett and Isaac. It was his duty to collect money in their behalf, and send in an account each evening of the amounts collected, and any ex- penses to which he might have been put were de- ducted. He was engaged as a traveller at a fixed salary of 42 10s. per week, and employed only in the immediate neighbourhood his expenses would be very small. He proposed to take two oases, one of which referred to an item of £1 18s. received by prisoner on the 1st of March, but in his pay sheet for the day he accounted for only £ 4 3s. 2d. The second item was one of 417 3s. 5d. Prisoner accounted for £ 11 5s., so that the total amount he was charged with embezzling was £ 16 15s. 7d. Prisoner, he understood, intended to plead guilty. His clients had no desire to be in any way vindictive, but they felt they had a. duty to discharge to the public and to protect themselves from similar acts.—Mr. John Isaac, one of the prosecutors, gave former evidence of the defalcations.-Plisoner. through his solicitor, Mr. Arthur Rees, pleaded guilty.—Mr. Rees pleaded, in mitigation, prisoner's previous good character, his regret for what he had done, and his intention to return the money, his wife, in pursuance of that intention, having on her husband's behalf, made a statement of his defalcations to Messrs. Collett and Isaac before these proceedings were commenced.—Prisoner was sentenced to three months' imprisonment. ATTEMPTED SUICIDE AT BARRY DOCK.— COMMITTED TO THE ASSIZES. At the Penarth Police-court on Monday, Eliza- beth Hall, of Gueret-street, Barry Dock, was charged on remand with attempting to commit suicide by jumping into the dock en the 1st March. Dock-constable Palmer and Dr. Treharne repeated their evidence, and prisoner was committed to take her trial at the forthcoming assizes. ACCIDENT IN THE FOOTBALL FIELD. On Saturday last, while playing in a game of football on the Witchell grounds, a young man named James received a very severe kick in the face, causing several very nasty cuts. YOU CAN NOW THOROUGHLY ENJOY YOUR EVENINGS. How ? You may ask. Why, by going to the Theatre Royal, Cadoxton. We learn that Mr. Konrad Leigh has arranged to re-open this place of amusement on Saturday next, 18th inst., and that the Bijon Burlesque Company have been engaged for Saturday. Monday, and Tuesday in their highly successful triple bill entertainment, consisting of the sparkling comedetta," A. Sun- beam"; sterling comedy drama, Dead men's Gold"; and the original pantomime and burlesque ¡. absurdity, Little Mephistopholcs Up too Late." We feel sure that Mr. Konrad Leigh will do all in his power to stage the pieces in a style which will not only please everyone, but those who patronise him will, like Oliver Twist, ask for more. He has in preparation many good pieces for production, and we would call special attention to the fact that in his Easter programme will be produced The Zingara." I- CoAae early and often is his advice the public, SERIOUS ACCIDENT AT THE BARRY GRAVING DOCK. About ten o'clock on Tuesday night a steward named Henrik Thrusle, belonging to the German steamer Sverre was endeavouring to get on board the ship, lying for repairs in the Barry Graving Dock Company's dry dock, when he fell between the wall and the ship's side to the bottom, a depth of about 40ft. to 50ft. The unfortunate man, who was severely bruised and cut about the head, was picked up and sent to the Cardiff Infirmary on the Barry Company's ambulance for surgical treat- ment. GAS EXHIBITION AT BARRY. Everything in connection with the-Barry and Cadoxton Gas and Water Company's Gas Exhibi- tion at the Market-hall. Barry, has been attended with success. Large numbers of persons have daily visited the building in which it is held, and those in charge of the arrangements have done everything in their advantages which science and gas have placed over the use of coal for all kinds of domestic purposes. In order to make things the more pleasant homely and useful Mrs. Thwaitee, of Liverpool, has in a clear and practical manner delivered her cookery lectures. In this way these who have interestedly visited the ex- hibition have profitted by the practical demonstra- tion of the use of gas for culinary purposes. All kinds of gas fires, bath heaters, boiling rings, cooking ranges, were placed on view, and the indicators plainly told that the cost of cooking can be reduced to the very lowest possible sum by the use of gas. In addition to a saving of cost, thera is the great advantage of having better re- sults from an expenditure of less labour and all the inconvenience of coal are done away with. The Gas Company clearly showed that they were prepared to do all in their power to make the in- duction of gas into every household practically, and then three days' exhibition has been very successful. BRITISH WOMEN'S GOSPEL TEMPERANCE ASSOCIATION. On Thursday evening last week a very interest- ing meeting in connection with the above Associa- tion was held at the Cadoxton Wesleyan Chapel. This is the first meeting of this Association at Cadoxton, but it is intended to hold them quar- terly. Good, rousing speeches were delivered by Mrs. Wensley. Miss Bray, Mrs. Inglis, and recita- tions were given by several ladies, and a most enjoyable meeting was brought to a conclusion by the Bendiction, pronounced by the Rev. Graham Payn.

LIFE BOAT STATION FOR BARRY. The Rev. Graham Payn has received the follow- ing letter from the Rev. James E. Hargreaves, with reference to the proposod life boat station for Barry My Dear Bro.The Royal National Life Boat Institution having decided not to erect a life boat station at Barry until the new dock works are complete, the local secretary of the local committee suggested that for the present we leave the matter in abeyance. I think this is the right policy, and when the new works are really complete, a strong pull, a long pull, and a pull altogether will launch the boat. Shall be glad to hear from you. We have nearly 4.550 promised now, most of it in the treasurer's hands. Have sent full statement to papers. Fraternally yours, JAMES E. HARGREAVES. Feb. 15th., 18M.

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