The South Wales Star

THE WORLD'S CONGRESSES OF 1893. We have received an invitation to attend the Congresses in the Department of the Public Press to convene in Chicago during the week commencing May 22, 1893. The World's Congress Auxiliary of '-the World's Columbian Exposition of 1893 promises to' be the great event of the hear future, and the objects for which it is to be established is well Summed up in the following statement issued by the ma.nagement To bring all the departments of human pro- gress into harmonious relations with each other in the Exposition of 1893 to crown the whole glorious work by the formation and adoption of better and more comprehensive plans than have "hitherto been made, to promote the progress, prosperity, unity; peace, and happiness of the world; and to secure the effectual prosecution >«f such plans by the organization of a series of world-wide fraternities through whose efforts and influence the moral and iatellectual forces <of mankind may be made dominant throughout tthe world.

CONFIRM A TION SERVICES AT BARRY DOCK, FIRST ONE HELD AT ST. MARY'S CHURCH. On Friday morning last a Confirmation Service was held at the New Mission Church, Barry Dock, by the Bishop of the Diocese. The church was filled. The candidates for confirmation numbered 60 and were presented from the following parishes Cadoxton, Barry, Mcrthyr-Dovan, and Dinas Powis. The processional hymn was Soldiers of Christ, arise." In addition to the Bishop THERE WERE PRESENT Rev. Canon Allen, R.D., Rector of Barry and Porthkerry (who acted as Bishop's chaplain). Rev. Canon Edwards, Rev. E. Morris (Rector of Cadoxton), Rev. A. E. Couch, Rev. J. Price, Rev. Du Heaume, and the Rev. Mr. Usher. After the opening offices had been said by the Bishop, his chaplain read the opening passages of the Confirmation Service. The Bishop then addressed the candidates on the subject of con- firmation. This being, he said, the first confirma- tion Service held in the parish of Cadoxton, was one of unusual interest. The ceremony of confirmation, if properly attended to, would be a blessing, not only to the candidates, but to persons likely to become candidates. Perhaps there were some there who had been confirmed already, and he hoped this confirmation would remind them of the vows they had taken, and if they had neglected those vows he hoped it would bring them on their knees in humble and earnest supplication for God's pardon, and to pledge themselves for the future. It was just possible there were persons there who had not been confirmed, and did not intend being confirmed, but he hoped before the service was concluded they would be determined to alter their intention. The Bishop next explained fully THE REASONS FOR CONFIRMATION in a lucid manner. There were three points on which he would touch why they should be con- firmed. They could not keep promises they made in their own strength without the help of God, and that help would be especially obtained by prayer and by partaking of the Holy Communion. These promises and vows they were accepting for them- selves had already been made for them by other persons at their baptism, when they received the greatest and most inestimable blessing of being made God's adopted sons and joint heirs with Christ. There were three things necessary if they were to continue heirs of salvation :-First requi- site, an entire renunciation of sin second, im- plicit trust in God and third, prayerful, willing, and loving obedience to all God had told they were to de. Whilst the candidates were arranging themselves around the communion rails, the organist (Mr. W. H. Miller) tastefully rendered" God is a spirit, and must be worshipped in spirit and in truth," after which the laying on of hands took place. The hymn, Lord Jesus, we have promised," was next rendered, and the Benediction was pronounced by the Bishop. As the procession of choristers and clergy marched in to the vestry a, retroeessional hymn was sung.

YOUNG WALES SOCIETY. LECTURE BY MR. DARLINGTON, M.A. Mr. Darlington, M.A., Fellow of St. John's College, Cambridge, and late Principal of Queen's College, Taunton, presented himself at the English Methodist Chapel, Court-road, Cadoxton, on Tues- day evening last, and gave a very interesting lecture on the Welsh language. Considerable interest has been attracted to the subject in this district for some time past, and which was exhibited by the character of the meeting. The Rev. J. W. Matthews presided, and there were also present the Rev. W. Tibbott, Rev. W. Williams, Rev. Morris Isaac, Dr. Lloyd Edwards, and Miss Edwards, Miss Bennett, Miss Davies, Miss Reynolds, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. Williams Messrs. J. E. Rees (Barry schools), Daniel Evans, C. Howe, H. J. Owen, D. M. John, Daniel Thomas, R. Hughes, Thomas Thomas, &c.. &c. To open the proceedings the Chairman called upon Mr. J. D. Davies to give a song, and Cwymp Llewyllyn" (The Downfall of Llewellyn), was received with applause. Mr. Lewis Lewis also gave a Welsh song. The Chairman said they had listened with sad hearts to Mr. Davies singing as to the downfall of Llewellyn, and the past chequered history of Wales, but they should now have the pleasure of hearing something of the future prospects of the principality from the lips of one of the ablest linguists of the day. Nothing new under the BUM. "—perhaps there may not have been in his day -but there that night they had a decided novelty. A born Englishman going to deliver a lecture in the Welsh language. The voice of Wales was going to be heard that evening through the medium, and from the standpoint of an :English man. WALES WAS RAPIDLY COMING TO THE FRONT, it was soon to take its rightful position amidst the nations of the world, notwithstanding the Balfour sneer-de-minimis now. There had been a wonder- ful resurrection of Welsh feelings and aspirations, and even Saducean politicians who denied the re- surrection were obliged now to acknowledge the fact. What they wanted was for Welshmen to be true to each other and to their language. He had much pleasure in introducing Mr. Darlington, M.A., to deliver his lecture to them, Mr Darlington said there was nothing more interesting to the Welsh than the future of their language. Welsh was not a universal language. Wherever an Englishman would go he would hear his native tongue spoken—and seeing that the English is such It commercial language he thought that a knowledge of that language was absolutely necessary to Welshmen in their business capacity, and the Welsh the language of the home and religion, and the question to consider was what was the position of the Welsh language to be in the future ? He declared that every Welshman ought to exert everything in his power to uphold his language and to keep it alive; but the fact that there are so many literary productions published in the Welsh language was a good reason for its vitality and future existence, and if the language should ever die, it will be through the Welshman's own fault and not the English. He was not sure whether the language would die at a future period, but he was sure that such would never be the case if it were the wish of the Welsh people. He thought that those possessed ot two languages were always better equipped than those only possessed of one. He was IN FAVOUR OF APPOINTING WELSH-SPEAKING OFFICIALS in Wales, and that the Welsh people should de- mand the Welsh language taught in their daily schools. The Chairman said that he was rather timid to speak after such good and pure Welsh lecture from an Englishman, and was glad that such men as Mr. Darlington had seen the Welsh language worth learning.' A SURPRISE. Mr. J. D. Rees, Barry, in answer to a call from the Chairman, made a brief speech, and in the course of his remarks said that he had come to the meeting with the view. more or less, to .criticise Mr. Darlington on his Welsh lecture, but he had been surprised with the manner he had delivered his lecture. He had followed the Professor throughout, but had failed to grasp a mistake of one syllable from his speech, which was a very good lesson to all Welshmen, even to the public men of our district, because he had heard young students preaching and making some frightful mistakes in their grammatical terms. The Rev. W. Tibbott then spoke, and endorsed what Mr. Rees had said about the unprofessional manner in which the Welsh language was spoken, but he was not surprised at that when taking into consideration the great disadvantage the Welsh people were labouring under. They had no Welsh schools, but he thought that the Welsh could be more universally learned, being that they had so much Welsh literature. Rev. J. W. Matthews then said that he thought Mr. Darlington spoke very pure Welsh, and it was a good lesson to many a. Welshman. Rev. Morris Isaac thought Mr. Darlington's lecture was of pure Welsh liture, and he hoped that those Welsh people present would take a leaf from his book, and do their utmost to learn their own language. He (the speaker) wished Mr. Darlington to notice one thing, that the Welsh had no opportunity to learn their own language in the day school, and taking the disadvantages they were place into consideration, he thought they were a very fair W.elsh-spoken people. However, he hoped that the movement of introducing the Welsh language into our day schools would be a successful issue. WELL DESERVED THANKS. The Chairman proposed a vote of thanks to Mr. Darlington, which was seconded by Mr. J. D. Davies. Professor Darlington returned the thinks, and the meeting was brought to a close by a song, "Hen Wlad fy Nhadau (The land of my father), from Mr. Williams.

FOOTBALL. —<$>.— Reports for this column must be received not later than Tuesday afternoon to appear in the current week's issue. PENARTH V. LLWYNYPIA. Played at Penarth in gloriously fine weather before a small crowd of spectators. Both teams were well represented. Penarth :—Back, J. Tanner; three- quarter backs, H. Kirby, R. M. Garrett, H. E. Morgan, and H. G. Alexander half-backs, W. G. Lambert and G. W. Shepherd; forwards, T. H. Hutchings, J. L. Lawday, G. Matthews, C. B. Stoddart, W. Gibbs, G Brown, P. Jackson, and Williams. Llwynypia: — Back, Hodridge three-quarter backs. Ben Phillips, Isaac Edmunds, A. Royal, and G. Williams half- backs, Andrew Powell and Lauthon; forwards, Dobson, Williams, D. Royal, Wentworth, Mills, L. M. Green, Thomas, and Atkins. Llwynypia started operations with the wind and sun against them, and the Penarth backs, by passing at once, invaded their opponents' territory. Jeff Matthews picked up in the centre, and, with a splendid run right through the opposing team, scored about ten yards from the posts. The same player converted. After the re-start some scrambling play took place, the ball ultimately going into touch at the visitors' quarter flag. The Llwynypia forwards, from a line-out, relieved to the centre. George Shepherd here gave Kirby a nice pass, but the sprinter only moved about five yards. The Penarth backs, however, were not to be denied, and Alexander putting in a flying kick and following up splendidly scooped up the ball in marvellous fashion, and, out- distancing all his pursuers, scored almost behind the posts. Although the place was in such an easy position, Jeff Matthews failed to convert The visiting forwards after this pegging away with a will, penned their opponents in their 25 for some time. The visitors playing up with spirit removed the venue to the homesters' territory, where Edmunds took a shot for goal, but the ball went wide and only a minor was-obtained. Penarth retaliated by bringing off the same thing. The seasiders' backs now came in evi- dence with some fine passing, and Hubert Alexander, who was the last to receive, scored midway between the posts and the touch line. Jeff Matthews failed at the place. Half-time was soon afterwards .called, with the score standing :—Pcn&rth, one goal two tries and one minor; Llwynypia, one minor. Penarth re-started, and their backs at once commenced attacking the visitor#' goal. The Llwynypia forwards, however, proving themselves too good for the seasiders eight, took play to neutral territory. Dobson, the Llwyn- ypia captain, breaking away with a dtibbla, took the ball at his toes right through the home back#, and had he picked up at the right moment a try would have been at his mercy, but all it was he was overtaken about ten yards from the line. Garrett reliexed to half-way. Lawthorn, getting possession from a scrum, put in a kick up the field, and Ben Phillips following up grandly snatched the ball almost out of Tanner's hands and scored behind the posts without opposition. Lawthorn easily converted. The Seasiders' backs, however, were not to be denied, Garrett getting away with a tricky run to the visitors' 25, where he handed on to Shepherd, who passed to Brown, the latter scoring near the posts. Jeff Matthews converted. Llwynypia had the best of matters after this, and penned the homesters on the line. Hodridge putting in an in- judicious kick over the line Tanner wisely conceded a minor. The drop-out, however, brought the horaestero no relief, Llwynypia still keeping up the pressure, and their seven forwards beating the opposing eight, gave their backs plenty of chances, and had they been half its smart as their opponents in utilising the opportuni- ties presented them they would have scored more than once. But it was not to be, and when time was called the score read :—Penarth, 2 goals, 2 triex, 2 minors; Llwynypia, 1 goal, 2 minors. BARRY V. PENARTH SECOND. In beautiful football weather these teams tried con- clusions on the Buttrills, Barry. Clemence started operations for Barry, who played with the sun in their eyes. From the beginning to the end of the first half the homesters were invariably in the Penarth quarters, and just before lemons Tommy Davies scored for Barry. The try was not converted. During the second half the homesters again showed their supremacy, and W. Rees notched a beautiful try for Barry, which was improved upon by Clemence. Final score Barry, 1 goal and 1 try; Penarth, nil. CADOXTON JUNIORS V. UNIVERSAL STARS. I Played at Grangetown on Saturday last in splendid weather. The Stars started the game, the ball being returned into touch in their 25. From the ensuing line-out. the Juniors rushed the ball over, and secured a minor. The Juniors now started passing, and Wood- field lost a good chance to score iby not passing to D. Griffiths. A second chance was lost in the,«ame way, the Juniors' half-backs not passing before they were collared. The home team relieved the pressure, and took the ball down the field where one of their three- quarters made a good attempt to drop a goal, a minor resulting. Half-time score: Cadoxton Juniors, 1 minor Stars, 1 minor. W. Lewi* re-started the game, and the ball was returned to near the Juniors line, where serums were formed one of the Stars three- quarters securing kicked over the line, thus scoring the second minor; followed by two more within a few minutes The visitor's now took the ball up the field, where E. Howells had a pass given him near the line which he failed to take, and the Stars back securing put in » kick to half-way, and D. Griffiths put in a good run, he being pushed into touch right on the line. Final score Universal Stars, 4 minors Cadoxton Juniors, 1 minor. CADOXTON JUITCOKS v. PENARTH STARS.— To be played at Cadoxton on Saturday next. Kick off at 3.30 p.m. The Juniors will be represented by Back, W. Davis; three-quarters, D. Griffiths (captain), C. Frampton, E. Lleweilin, and W. Gore; halves, F. Woodfield and J. Hortop; forwards, W. Lewis, W. Evans, M. Kvans, J. Davies, K. Howells, D. Thomas, D. Trigg, and A. Hoddinott. Reserve, D. Griffiths.

CONSUMPTION CURED.—An old Physician, retired from practice, had placed in his hands by an East India Missionary the- formula of a simple vegetable remedy for. the speedy and permanent cure of Con- sumption, Bronchitis, Catarrh, Ashma, and all Throat and Lung Affections, also a positive and radical cure for Nervous Debility and all Nervous Complaints. Hav- ing tested its wonderful curative powers in thousands of cases, and desiring to relieve human suffering, I will send free of charge, to all who wish it, this receipt in German, French, or English, with full directions for preparing and using. Sent by post by'addressing, witkstamp, naming this paper, Dr. J. P. MOUNTAIN, 16, Percy-street, London, W. WHY? WHY? WHY?—Why should people suffer from Liver Complaints? Why complain of l'ndiges tion ? Why bear the Pains of Disordered Stomach ? Why be wearied with Weak Nerves ? Why be dis- tressed with Skin Diseases ? Why endure Hea. daohe ? Why be troubled with Bad Blood ? Why ba tortured with Rheumatism ? Why be a martyr to Fits, Ecszema, Piles ? When Hughes's Blood Pills will soon relieve you from every trouble. Sold by every Chemist and dealer in Patent Mecicines at Is IJ-d., 9d., and 4s. 6d.—Advt, SCHOOL ADVERTISEMENTS. Principtls of S Private and other Schools will do well to adver- tise, in the South Wales Star, which circulates very largely in the South, East, West, and Rliondda Di- visions of Glamorganshire. Quotations for a series mr.y be had on application to the Manager, at the Office, Vere-street, Cadoxton, Barry, or of the local representatives. AS A SAFE, permanent, and warranted cure for Pimples, Scrofula, Scurvy, Bad Legs, Skin and Blood Diseases, and Sores of all kinds, we can, with confi- dence, recommend CLARKE'S WORLD-FAMED BLOOD MIXTURE. Sold by Chemists everywhere. No MORE GRAY HAIR OR BALD HEADS.-See the People's Fireside Journal, this week. All news- agents, Id.; post free, 2d., from 59 Newman-street London, W, KAY'S COMPOUND, a demulcent anodyne expectorant for Coughs and Colds, 9 id., 13 1-d. Of 2 all Chemists.

DO YOU WANT TO INSURE ] IF SO, CONSULT THE PRUDENTIAL ASSURANCE CO- LTD, On page four of our present issue will be found the 44th annual report of the Prudential Assurance Company. Limited, which society we need hardly remind our readers is- among the leading of its kind in the world. Referring to the above society The Review says that the extent of its business can be judged from the fact that the company ,e pavsisome £ 70,000 sterling per annum towards the revenues of the Post Office alone, and that five million letters are annually sent out to various parts of the United Kingdom. The- operations- of the company are carried on under two heads. The Ordinary Branch and Industrial Branch. In the former no less than 301,643 policies were in force at the end of last year, representing, with bonus £ 33,971,264 as being assured, with an annual in- come of £ 1,70-7,488. At the close of the year there were in the Industrial Branch 10,105,877 assurers, the amount assured being £ 38,214,167 while the weekly premium in respect to these policies amount to £ 78,050, or £ 4,058,000 per annum. IN THE CARDIFF BRANCH a staff of over 70 men are all the time devoted to the business of the company. Last year 12,888 policies in the industrial branch and 272 in the ordinary branch were issued, producing over £ 3.000 net increase of primium after covering all death claims, and lapses. In the whole of South Wales 77,678 policies were issued in the industrial branch, and 1,839 in the ordinary branch, pro- ducing the average amount of business, although each district suffered considerably from bad trade. The Cardiff District, as usual, increased more than any other district in the western division, which includes North and South Wales. NEW AND COMMODIOUS OFFICES IN ST MARY STREET are nearly completed, which are built, as in a few other cities, after the style of the head-office. In this district claims were paid last year for 947 deaths, and in every case over the counter of the Cardiff office with a few hours of death. All information will be given by the district superin- tendent, Mrs. S. Wyatt.

AROUND PENARTH. — — HE HAD ATTEMPTED SUICIDE AT PENARTH DOCK. At the Penarth Police Court on Monday (before Major Thornley), Dennis Arcide, a French sailor, was charged with attempting to commit suicide on the 9th inst. at Penarth Dock. Samuel Osborne eaid on the 9th inst. prisoner passed him on the Dock and said he was going to drown himself. He followed him. and saw him run down the steps and jump into the dock. Witness got hold of him, and prisoner asked him to let him go. He refused, and landed him. When on the dock, prisoner attempted to get into the water again.—Dock- "3 constable Dolman proved the arrest of prisoner, and said that when ho bad taken prisoner to the station he asked him to let him go as he wanted to drown himself.—Inspector Rutter also gave evi- dence. and prisoner was committed to take his trial at the next assize. CRICKETERS ARE PREPARING. A successful smoking concert in aid of the funds of the Penarth Cricket Club was held at the Penarth Hotel on Thursday evening, Mr. T.Leyshon presiding. The company was a large one, and the programme most varied and appreciative, the re-calls being frequent. Amongst those who took part in the programme were Messrs. G. Brandon, T. W. Elliott, Loxdale, Bert Taylor, E. R. Foote, Lewis L. Weichert, and II. Smith. A TORY SMOKER. A capital smoking concert took place at the Conservative Club this week. under the presidency of Mr. J. Rose, when a large number of members and their friends were present. During the even- ing a telegram was read from Mr. Maclean, ex-M.P. for Oldham, and the future candidate for Cardiff, regretting his inability to be present on this occasion. MR. JOTHAM BECOMES A COUNTY COUN- CILLOR. Mr. Fred. H. Jotharn (Liberal) was on Monday returned unopposed as member of. the Glamorgan County Council for Penarth (South Division), where a vacancy arose through the death of Mr. J. P. Jones (Liberal). The following nomination papers were handed in on behalf of Mr. Jotham:— 1ST PAPER.—Proposer, George Sully Stowe: seconder, William E. Vaughan assentors, Henry Wains Fliut, George Dobson, E. Rowland Payne, Herbert Llewellyn Rees, Charles Fell, George Henry Tregaskis, E. A. Hait, Henry Radcliffe. 2ND PAPKU.—Proposer, John William Pyman; seconder, Humphrey Walls assentors, Richard Brice, John Jones, Wm. Benjamin Gibbs, Constantine Schroeter, R. Pickwell, R. Heitzman, Andrew Fulton, Joseph Brown Maddocks. 3KD PAPER.—Proposer, David Anthony; seconder, Richard Benjamin; assentors, John Lewis Proger, Jonathan Charles Sladen, Evan Jones, James Richards, Evan Roberts, George Clansy, Arthur Ses- sions, Henry Jones. 4TH PAPER.—Proposer, Thomas Lewis; seconder, Ashley Bird; assentors, Richard N. Hall, Thomas Sandey, George Maunders, John Pavey, William Prophett, W. G. Davies, W. G. Williams, C. J. Thomas. 5TH PAPER.—Proposer, John Wallis seconder, C. W. Williams; assentors, Thomas Moore, R. Proctor, 11:. E. Roberts, J. Hugh Rees, John Parsous, Mary Evans, H. S. Wilkins, D. G. Price, John Parsons. QUIET AT THE DOCKS. It has been reported that trade has been quiet at the docks.

AT WENVOE. ■' INTERESTING TO ALL. We understand that an additional house-to- house evening free delivery of letters has been ex- tended to places on the main road between Cyntwell and Wenvoe, and letters for persons residing outside the free delivery are delivered to callers at the Wenvoe post-office between 7.30 and 8 p.m. TO LOVERS OF CRICKET. The annual general meeting of the Wenvoe Cricket Club was held on Thursday. The re- election of officers took place, and the arrange- ments for the season were discussed. The club is greatly indebted to Mrs. Jenner (of Wenvoe Castle), Mr. Sidney Robinson, and Mr. W. W. Nell for their liberality in helping to increase the finances of the club. On account of Mr. George Sadler leaving the neighbourhood shortly for Ipswich, Mr. W. Powell, The Laurels, Wenvoe, has been appointed, hon. secretary.

BONVILSTONE. AN INTERESTING CHANGE. Commencing on Monday last the morning delivery of letters at St. Nicholas, Bonvilstone, and at certain places between Cyntwell and Bonvil- stone, was accelerated, and the evening mail despatched half an hour later.

BARRY DOCK WEEKLY TIDE TABLE. Morn. After. h.m. h.m. ft. in. Mar. 17 Friday 6 40 7 0 36 10 „ 18 Saturday 1 20 7 38 38 11 M 19 Sunday 7 56 8 14 40 0 „ 20 Monday 8 31 84S 39 11 „ 21 Tuesday 9 7 9 26 38 11 „ 22 Wednesday. 9 44 10 2 36 9 n 23 Thursday 10 20 10 40 33 7

KEY. J. RONEY ON THE DIFFERENT LICENSING KEFORM PROPOSALS, The following paper, read before the Barry District iTemperance Council was, crowded out of our last issue.—ED. S. rv.8. There is no social movement now occupying- the attention of the people of this country which is so closely connected with the general welfare as the question of licensing reform. The drink traffic, which is a monopoly protected and professedly regulated by Government, is a gigantic evil, affecting more or less all classes, and producing poverty, disease, vice, and crime to an alarming extent, This cannot be denied. The fact is plain to everyone who has only a general Knowledge of what is taking place amongst his fellow-men, and the truth becomes still more apparent and pain- fully real as the subject is closely studied. Some years ago the committee on intemperance ap- pointed by the Lower House of Convocation in the province of Canterbury showed that three-fourths of the paupers in our workhouses were there THROUGH DRINK, and the'committee for the Province of York made the following statement :—" Many magistrates, governors of gaols, chaplains of gaols, and superintendents of police concur in stating that- of these crimes which obtain public notice from eighty-five to ninety per cent. are the direct result of drunkenness." In Manchester Mr. Bardsley made this statement. A superintendent of a Sunday School, a short time since, took down the names of one hundred children, who within a few years had been in his Sunday school, and he endeavoured to ascertain the history of everyone of that hundred. Of course he could not trace some of them, but of the 77 whom he traced 3H were confirmed drunkards." Sir Andrew Clark, senior physician to the London Hospital, has said that speaking solemnly and carefully in the presence of truth, and keeping considerably within the mark. out of every hundred cases that came under his charge in the hospital seventy OWED THEIR ILL HEALTH TO ALCOHOL. And in winding up an eloquent lecture on the subject he used the following language It is when I myself think of all this that I am disposed, as I have said elsewhere, to rush to the opposite extreme, to give up my profession, to give up everything, and to go forth upon a holy crusade preaching to all men—Beware of this enemy of the race." The appalling misery which is caused by drink has at length taken hold of the public conscience, not, it is true, FO exten- sively as could be desired, but the feeling that a radical change must be effected is becoming wider and deeper, and increasingly influential. The subject at the present time is being largely dis- cussed, particularly with reference to licensing reform. In our current literature, in conferences, and at public meetings the discussion is sustained month after month, showing how deeply the country is being moved upon the question. Various Bchemell have been proposed to deal with the drink evil. To give some account of these proposals and to assist in trying to find which is likely to be the most successful is THE CHIEF OBJECT OF THIS PAPER. The two adjoining countries of Sweden and Nor- way have adopted systems which, up to the present time, have not been tried elsewhere. In principle the two schemes are the same, but in some impor- tant particulars they differ one from the other. The one thing common to both is that the retail trade is managed by companies of gentlemen, who, under the direction of the municipal authorities, carry on the traffic, but receive no profit there- from. The Gothenburg scheme was started in the town of that name in the year 1865. By agree- ment with the local authority, a limited liability company was formed, who subscribed the capital to buy up the public-houses. They undertook by their charter not to receive any amount nor to allow those acting under them to do so, beyond the bare working expenses and the ordinary rate of interest on the paid-up capital, the entire profits being HANDED OVER FOR THE RELIEF OF THE RATES. The only exception to this is that, while food and temperance drinks are always available, the managers of the houses, to encourage the sale thereof, are allowed the profits arising from such sale. The company, soon after its formation, re- duced the number of public-houses, shortened the hours of sale, and practically adopted Sunday closing. The Norwegian, or Bergen plan, differs from that adopted in Sweden in the following respects :-the company, instead of being ap- pointed by the municipal authority, is elected directly by the people. The public-houses, instead of being made attractive and kept supplied with food, are made as plain and unattractive as possible. No seats are provided, those who come for drink being discouraged from drinking more than a small amount and remaining any length of time and the profits, instead of going to the relief of taxation, as in Sweden, are strictly appropriated to benevolent institutions aad works of public utility. THE BISHOP OF CHESTER'S PROPOSALS. It is known to many that the Bishop of Chester has been publiclj^advocating something like the Gothenburg and Burgen systems for adoption in this country. Mr. Joseph Chamberlain, M.P., took some steps in this direction in the year 1877. his preference, however, being for the municipal bodies having direct control of the traffic rolther than the appointments of committees of manage- ment. We are informed authoritatively that he is still in favour of this scheme, but is understood he would be prepared to modify his proposals to meet those now so warmly advocated by the Bishop. COTJNTY AND TOWN COUNCILS. Amidst the multiplicity of proposals there are not wanting those who desire to have the County Councils in the counties, and the Town Councils in boroughs appointed to take over the licensing powers now held by the magistrates. It is evident that a strong feeling exists amongst large numbers of temperance reformers against magistrates being continued as the licensing authority. They are not a representative body. In most cases they have no personal knowledge of the character of the houses to which they so readily grant renewals. They depend largly upon police reports, and who is there that has attended with any regularity the brewster sessions who is not forced to the con- clusion that the police are to a considerable extent biassed in favour of the publican ? We have heard the MAGISTRATES GIVE WARM COMMENDATION in cases where most disorderly houses have been kept simply because the police have brought no charge against the holder of the license, or have even spoken in his favour. Then, again, ratepayers, who have appeared to oppose the granting of licences in particular cases, have too often been treated by the Bench as though they were intrud- ing, and should leave the matter entirely with their worships. There are numerous exceptions, but many—might we not say the majority ?— have shown a dislike to hear the wishes of the people upon the question. Arising out of these facts, and considering that the County and Town Council* are elective bodies, they have been sug- gested as the most suitable to form the licensing authority. We must now ask what would be the propable effect if either of the foregoing schemes were adopted ? What are THE LESSONS TAUGHT by the working of the systems established in Scandinavia ? Undoubtedly good results have followed. Sweden was once the most drunken nation upon the face of the earth, but a great im- provement has taken place. The whole of this, however, is notdue to the Gothenburg system. At the worst period, practically, free trade in drink was allowed. In 1855 a law was passed giving large powers to the communes to restrict the retail trade. This did a vast amount of good, especially in the rural parts, where the communes exercised the powers vested in them. The temperance sentiment also rapidly advanced amongst a section of the people. When the Gothenburg company started operations they were able to profit by what had previously been done. The reduction by them of a large number of licensed houses and shortening the hours of sale have had a favourable tendency, so that the state of affairs is far better than it was* formerly. But let us not over- estimate the advantages of the scheme. THERE IS STILL MUCH DRUNKENNESS in Gothenburg. In certain respects that town is much like Cardiff. It is a sea pore it is rapidly increasing, and the people are mostlv of the work- ing class. The population of Cardiff in 1890 was 120,000. and there were 620 convictions for drunkenness. For the same year Gothenburg, with its population of 104,000. had 4.010 convic- tions for drunkenness. There are certain hindrances in the town which seriously hamper the operations of the system, but these figures are not a recommendation for its adoption by us. The Bergen scheme works more satisfactorily. Total abstainers are very numerous, and, consequently, they are a great power in Norway. The influence they exert upon the company having charge of the public-houses is both direct and effective. The extreme unattraefciveness of these houses, and the prevention of parties who visit them for drink staying any length of time, is a great check upon intemperance, and as the rates are in no way relieved by the profits of the traffic (the whole going as we have shown to benevolent objects) there is less temptation to the ratepayers generally to encourage excessive drinking. Referring again to the Bishop of Chester, his Lordship advocates what has been twined a "constructive" policy. He would have publichouses made attractive, the premises to be coiufortable, spacious, well-venti- j luted," and newspapers, indoor games, and. where practicable, outdoor games and music provided." Does not the Bishop know that the existence of conditions similar to these has been an element of weakness in the Swedish system, and the absence weakness in the Swedish system, and the absence of them the chief element of success in the Norwegian ? Whatever may be said in favour of THE CODSTY AND TOWN COUNCILS AS THE LICENSING AUTHORITIES. there are weighty objections which demand very careful consideration. In the first place, the areas- are too large—this of course applies to the County Councils. It would be easy for a Councillor of a division to be outvoted by those of other divisions, and for houses for the sale of drink to be allowed to exist in direct opposition to the wishes of the inhabitants. Secondly, there are so many issues upon which the election may be decided that it would often be impossible lor the temper- ance sentiment to be fairly represented. Thirdly, the County Councils receive grants from the licensing fees to assist the meeting the expenses incurred by them they, therefore, have a financial interest in the licensed houses. Over £.l,OOJ,OOO per annum has been alloted to the councils in this way. For these, and other reasons, the great temperance organisations in the United Kingdom have, almost without exception, declared against the licensing power being placed in the hands of these councils, and Mr. John Morley said in the House of Commons about two years ago. Be thought they could do nothing worse than mix up great questions of local government in a particular locality with the question of aye or nay oil a temperance or licensed victuallers' ticket, for it would deal a deadly blow at the healthiness of municipal government. POPULARLY-ELECT ISO LICENSING BOARDS. A proposal which has gained much favour with a large number of temperance reformers is that boards should be specially elected by the people to take over the licensing powers of the magistrates. In the spring of last year, the Friends' Temperance Union submitted a set of questions to thoughtful and influential leaders of public opinion whu were known to be interested in the amoral and social elevation of the people. Eight hundred replies were received; 79 per cent. were in favour of popularly-elected boards. Sir William llarconrfc recently in the House of Commons show how distinctly his leanings were in the same direc- tion. THE DIRECT VETO BILL. What support shall we give to the Government measure now before Pariiafhent? This is the question that is being asked all over the country. The Bill, thought not all that one might desire" points in the right direction. We do not complain of the two-thirds majority, nor of the three years' notice, dating from the passing of the Bill. The temperance party must resist any further exten- sion of time and everything in the shape of compensation. The opposition in the House will, doubtless, fight strenuously upon these points. It would safe much agitation if a measure were passed, or if the Bill could be carried with a pro- vision for compulsory Sunday closing throughout England. The Government should be strengthened in what we believe is an honest endeavour to do something in the direction of temperance reform. We may hope soon to see the power of the Direct Veto in the hands of the people. That secured, we must prepare ourselves to make it as effective for good as possible. Fellow-workers, ours is a great and a noble cause we are seeking to rid our land from a terrible curse. We have a mighty foe to contend with. Let us arm ourselves for the fight. stand shoulder to shoulder, and never cease our efforts until the people of Great Britain hav« become a sober nation.

EXPORTS AND IMPORTS AT BARRY DOCK. Below will be found full particulars as to the ex- perts and imports at Barry for the week ending March 11th, 1893. It will be seen from the table that alreadv this year there have been shipped 883,311 tons 5 cwt. against 818.673 tons 10 ewL at the corresponding period of last year, being- an increase of 64,637 tons 1 5 cwt. :— IMPORTS Week ended Corresponding March 11, 1893. week ended March 12,1892. Ton* cwt. Tons cwt. Pit-wood 2,082 0 4,0-86 0 Timber Rails ————— Silver Sand — ———— ———— Iron and Iron Ore ————— 1 0 Building Materials 78 0 General merchandise 10 0 21 0 Total 2,170 0 4,108 0 Decrease 1,938 0 Total to March 11, 1893 35,095 5 17,940 5 Increase 17,155 0 EXPORTS:— Coal 73,593 16 57,769 7 Coke. 1,214 14 1,669 15 I{ails. Iron and Iron Ore. General mercllandise 11 0 ————— Total 74,819 10 59,439 2 Increase 15,367 0 V Total to March 11, 1893 883,311 5 818,673 1Q Increase. G4,637 15 REPORT OF SHIPPING:— Number. Tonnage. Steamers arrived 39 40.580 "Steamers sailed 36 1.. 35.455 Sailing Vessels arrived. 11 13.086 Sailing Vessels sailed 8 5,615 Steamers in Dock thi« day 23 29,784 Sailing Vessels in Dock this day 23 30,011 Total 46 53.795 VesselsinDookas per last report 40 47.193 Increase 6 12.593 Decrease — ——— Vessels in Dock, corresponding weeK,1882 51 65,457 2 Accountant's Office, Barry Dock, March 13th, 1893.

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