The South Wales Star

BARRY RAILWAY TRAFFIC. The official return for the week ending March 18th last shows that the average coaching was £28ï; goods. I298 minerals, £ 2.213 dock dues. &c., £3,m¡S; making a tocal of £ 5,89G as against £ 8,742 for the corresponding week of la,st year. The aggregate for the past 11 weeks has been £ 69,584, as against £ 71,029 in the corresponding period of 1892, being a decrease of £ 1,445.

HOW TO MAKE MONEY FAST AND HONESTLY. -According to the character or extent of your business, set aside a liberal percentage for printing and adver- tising, and do net hesitate. Keep yourself unceasingly before the public and it matters not what business of utility you make choice of, for if intelligent]}'- pursued fortune will be the result.— 'Hunt's Merchant Maja*

ACCIDENTS liT BARRY DOGdK. Qfk Monday morning-, aa- the steamship D&yent, net register, wr#.entering the inner- gate atjBSBrfy Dock, ghe car^- in violent contact with iii £ pierhead, thus seric^iy damaging about half-a- plates. The accident, it appears, was- &ttri- butable to one of the reversing the heira.—A, similar accident also betel the steamship Darling- ton, 1,625 register toi-j&age, on her arrivaljat Barry Dock from Bi-emerii#ve-n. Several of lie? plates were smashed, aoi, ia this case the taisbap is accounted for by fact that an exceedingly heavy gale was MMvia.g at the time, and that the vessel is a very Hg:ht sailer. Botn steamers are now" laid in," ua^lerg-oing repairs.

EXPORTS 4§«rZ> IMPORTS AT BARRY DOCK. Below will. 3e found full particulars, as to the ex- ports and inaj;$j&s> at Barry for the we&k ending March 13th, 1893. will be seen from the-table that already this year ha.ve been shipped S £ £ ,767 tons 11 cwt. ag,1Ïnst 95$|G £ bS tons 17 cwt. at she corresponding period ot last year, being an inesease of 47,063 tons 17 cwt. irro. TMPO^SSi- Week ended Corresponding March 18,4393. week ended March 19,1892. Tons cwt. Tons cwt. 2,362 0 ————— "fiiSiber ————— ——-—— 45Q 0 ————— Silver Sand ———— 408 0 Iran and Iron Ore 1 0 Building Materials 515 0 60 0 General merchandise 3 0 36 0 -01\ Total 3,131 0 504 0 Increase 2.627 0 Total to March, 48, 1893 38,226 5 18,444 5 Increase 13,732 0 EXPORTS, Coal 71.656 14 89.504 1 Coke. 1,791 12 1,301 17 Rails,A. ————— Iron and Iron Ore. 196 13 Gfe&aral merchandise 8 0 .v. 22 6 -#- Total 73456 6 91.025 7 « Decrease 17,533 9 Total to March 13, 1833 953,707 11 909,698 17 Increase. 47,003 14 ———- REPORT OF SHIPPING:— Number Tonnage. steamers arrived 27 26,474 Steamers sailed 29 2),872 Sailing Vessels arrived 4 3.131 sailing Vessels sailed 5. 3,154 Steamers in Dock this day 21 26.647 Sailimg Vessels in Dock this day 22 30,564 Total 43 57,211 VesselsinDockasperla.streport 45 59,795 Increase — Decrease 3 2,534 Vessels ia Dock, corresponding week, 1892 53 64,939 Acoountant's Office, Barry Dock, March 20th, 1893.

BARRY DOCK WEEKLY TIDE TABLE. Morn. After. h.m. h.m. ft. in. Mar. 24 Friday 11 2 11 26 30 0 „ 25 Saturday 11 54 — — 26 Sunday 0 32 1 21 26 ? 27 Monday 2 16 3 10 27 8 „ 23 Tuesday 3 53 4 40 30 4 „ 29 Wednesday. 5 12 5 40 33 0 to 30 Thursday 6 4 6 25 35 3

UP TO DATE. [By PETER.1 I am sorry to learn that the Government have Tiot been able to see their way to include any -scheme for the payment of members in their "Budget for this year. However, the Government 'have their hands full enough with the Liberal measure now before Parliament, and I am sure $hat if they are able to carry them into law. as I believe and hope they will, the people will have aio cause to compla.in of the work of the first -session. —o— A most important measure has been introduced ante the House of Lords by a Bishop of the Church -of England. It deals with religious instruction in Board Schools. His lordship in his introductory remarks called attention to the fact that no less than 91 School Boards allowed no religious in- struction whatever in their schools. The measure was only intended to apply to England.—Perhaps his lordship thinks that just at present Wales has its hands full enough.—The object of the Bill is to allow parents representing a sufficient number of children to apply that their children should re- ceive religious instruction at the hands of persons in whom they had confidence—the person nomi- nated to be already on the school staff. It is not stated what form the proposed religious instruc- tion shall take. Is that to be left to the Board or te-ichers ? -0- Just now the question of the Church in Wales is occupying a very prominent position on the Parliamentary stage, and it is evident that there are -persons closely interested in the turn of the tide who see the danger signal. Hence proposed reforms come quickly. -0- The latest proposal emanates from the See of 'Canterbury in the form of a Church Patronage Bill, its proposed object being to amend the law •relating to the transfer and exercise of patronage, As far as it goes the Bill is very well, but it does 'liCit extend its efforts sufficiently wide. It removes a great deal of the outer skin, but leave the very heart of the evil alone. One contemporary says The proposal to settle the abuse of simony has Its prototype in the workhouse doctor's prescrip- tion of castor oil for a broken leg." More has been done in the past to turn people against the Church by the way in which its livings are bought and sold in the open market than anything else. The Archbishop of Canterbury is "desirous that violations of the law should be avoided, but why does he not go the whole length of the rope and bring in a Bill to make the sale of livings alto- gether illegal ? I firmly believe that if that and a. few more much needed reforms were brought about there would be little or no outcry against the Church of England. It would be a far nearer Ajppreachtothe"ChurchofthePeople." -0- I am pleased to find that efforts are being made -to put a stop to the many abuses now so often brought to light in the appointment of county magistrates by political partisans. How often do we find persons elevated to the Bench for no other reason than that they happened to support Mr. So-and-So at the last election; and. what is more, I think that a very radical reform is wanted -all round. The magistrates have an extraordinary power placed in their hands, and for the Bench to be made a political hotbed is revolting in the very .extreme. I shall rejoice to see the Lord Chan- cellor appointing magistrates without the inter- vention of Lord-Lioutenants, and, more, without first questioning their party colours. ■—o— At las-t we have the names of the Welsh Land Caramision before us, and I am pleased to find that ithe gentlemen selected are euch as will meet with the approval of the people. I ha.ve had the pleasure of knowing Mr. J. M. Griffiths in his every-day life, a,nd can speak of him as being the farmers' man, and one who -will bring with him a practical knowledge.

"J" r-f'J'J- r. THE SPINNING WHEEL.—We have received a. copy of a new Ladies' Weekly Paper, entitled The. Spinning 11 heel. If this may be taken as a fair specimen of succeeding numbers, The Spinning Wheel, although published at a penny, bids fair to run the more expensive ladies' periodicals very closely. It is printed on excellent paper, and is illustrated throughout by first-class artists. This number contains a complete tale by Mabel Collins, which is certainly one of the best stories that have proceeded from that able writers pen. Among the various topics dealt with in the pages of the new paper are Needlework, French and SEnglish Cookery, Home Dressmaking, the latest fashions, &c.. &c. We understand that writers of repute have been engaged to supply complete stories from week to week, amongst others being Miss Adeline Sergeant, the Hon. Mrs. Chetwynd, Ac., &e. The first of a Eeries of articles upon fields of employment open to women appears in this issue, entitled How to become a Hospital Nurse." Although so many ladies' papers already .exist, there is always room on the top," and The Spinning Wheel appears to be conducted on hirh-class lines. ENGLISH ILLUSTBATED MAGAZINE.—we unaer- stand that Mr. Edward Arnold has taken over the English Illustrated Magazine, and will publish the April and ensuing numbers. We feel assured that Mr. Arnold will not only preserve all the best features of the magazine, but. with his w?! £ .n6Wil ability, will make more popular in character. We :also understand that it will be considerably "enlarged without increase of price. In the April number a ballad with a full page designs (never before published) by Charles Kingsley will appear, and also articles by Mr. Albert Chevalier (of music Jhall fame), and Lord Ribblesdale. A new novel by Mr. Robert Buchannan will also commence, while original poems (published for the first time) by Lord Macaulay will form an interesting feature. Order the April number of your book- seller, price 6d. CALVERT'S CARBOLIC DISINFECTANTS AND TOILET PItEPARATIONs.-We have received a copy of the sixth edition of a little, but interesting work on Calvert's Carbolic (or Phenol) Dis- infectant and Toilet Preparations. The COSMOPOLITAN for March is a really won- derful production, and we can also say a work of iirt." The illustrations are of the finest workman- ship, and the letter-press is neat and taking in appearance. The number opens with a well- written and graphic description of Berlin, accom- panied by beautiful photographic reproductions of She principal sight of that city. Following in its :wake The Abysmal Depths of the Sea brings to flight many curious, but nevertheles j interesting, ^objects from the bottom of the ocean, and is well worth reading. To the naturalist it will afford delight on every page. The cultivation of that most extensively grown and used of all textile plants, cotton, comes in for its full share of atten- tion, and its cultivation is treated in a very lucid r by H. S. Fleming. "The Story of a Boy's ;.Club," under the heading of Social Problems, is wej1 written, and cannot fail to interest. The same remark applies to the next article, A Royal "Ruin," although this treats upon an entirely diffe- rent subject. It deals with the palace of St. "Cloud, which has played such a prominent part in the history of France. Mr. Valerin Gribayedoff contributes a most interests g and instructive article upon that great engineering fact, The (Jreat Trans-Siberian Railway. We are sure that our lady friends will find much to suit their taste in the March Cosmopolitan, and we would direct their special attention to the article upon Women Experts in Photography," Conquered (a novel), together with Ellen M. Henroten's writings upon The Great Congresses at the World's Fair." To those of our friends who take an interest in naval matters, we strongly recom- mend them to read Captain S. Lardley-Wiloioi'oj remarks upon The British Navy"; which we can assure the lovers of good poetry that they will find- plenty of food for thought in the above magazl no „„„„„.„„„„„„„

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BUSINESS AT THE BARRY GRAVING DOCK CO'S DOCK. DAMAGES STEAMERS IN THE DBY DOCK. The steamer Moliere, belonging to Messrs. Gueret and Co., of Cardiff and Barry, has arrived at Barry Dock. and the captain reported having collided in the Bristol Channel with the steamer Baines Hawkins, belonging to West Hartlepool, on the 9th inst., when on a voyage from Havre to Barry. The Moliere was much damaged, and was, conse- quently, towed to Barry by the Baines Hawkins, and put into the dry dock for repairs. The collision necessitated 14 plates being taken out from the Moliere.—The steamer Grantully, owned by Messrs. Maclean and Doughty, of West Hartle- pool, has also arrived at Barry, and reports having grounded in January off Constantinople, to which port she was bound with a cargo of coal from Barry. She could not, however, proceed, and had to discharge her cargo before being got off. A SIGHT WORTH SEEING. There is at present in the Dry Dock the largest iron sailing vessel which has been entered for repairs, the Valkyrie (belonging to Mr. D. Clink, of Greenock). A large amount of work has been necessitated, which will keep a good number of hands busy for leome weeks to come. Over 100 plates are off from the bottom, and the ship, as she now lies in the dock presents a. very interest- ing eight. QUICK DISPATCH. The following item will show the expedition and quickness with which the Barry Graving Dock Company can carry out work :—One afternoon recently the steamer Bjorgvin, 2,795 tons gross register, was put into the Dry Dock. At six o'clock she was dry. and the men commenced to pafnt at the bottom up to the load line. The vessel was under the tips taking in cargo by six o'clock the next morning. BUSINESS BRISK. As an evidence of the confidence of ship-owners in the Dock Company it might be mentioned that, out of 13 vessels placed in the Public Dry Dock, with the exception of one vessel, have been docked by the Graving Dock Company. Three vessels, the Inchcape Rock, the Inveresk, and Edenbttllymorc, were docked on Wednesday last for repairs.

PENARTH POLICE COURT. MONDAY.—Before Mr. Valentine Trayes and Mr. John Duncan. TRADING IN OTHER PEOPLE'S GOODi. Annie Kelly, of Penarth, was charged with, on the ] Oth March, stealing curtains, toilet covers, &c., the property of Louisa John, 3^ Salop-street, Penarth. Prosecutrix having given evidence as to the theft, Susan Annie Johnson said prisoner came to her with a pair of curtains (produced) on the 15th February, which witness bought of her. She said they were her property, and witness gave her Is. 3d. for them. Annie Butler, Salop-street, said she bought the chair from prisoner on the 16th March. Prisoner came to the house, and said it was her father's, and asked witness 3s. (id. for it, but she only gave her 2s. Emily Williams, 8, Salop-street, said prisoner came to her house about a. fortnight ago with two toilet covers and some hangings (produced). She asked her to give her li. for them, and said she had the things given her when she was out spring cleaning. Witness gave Is. for them. She also, a few days after, offered a washing basin and jug, which witness purchased. Police-constable Ebenezer Rees proved the arrest of prisoner who, when charged, admitted her guilt. Prisoner was sentenced to imprisonment for 14 days' hard labour. The Bench also cautioned the purchasers against being so ready to purchase goods. If people were not so ready to buy there would not be so many thieves. THE SCHOOL BOARD UP TO DATE. Henrietta Mackenzie was summoned at the instance of the School Board for not sending her two children to school regularly.-Order was made. Wm. Seamore, a chief engineer, was charged with a similar offence in respect of his two eons. Prisoner's sister-in-law appeared and said prisoner was away at sea, and his wife ill, and obliged to keep her children at home.—Fined 2s. 6d in each case. Geofge James, for a similar offence was fined 2s. 6d.. George Dibble was summoned for a like offence. —Defendant's wife said her husband had been out of work for nine months, and as-she had nine children she had been obliged to send them out to earn a few pence for bread.-Attendance order was made. George Allen, Cog-an, James Webb and Robert Baker was fined 2s. 6d.

SEAMEN AND THEIR WAGES, MR. J. H. WILSON, M.P., AT BARRY. On Friday Mr. J. Havelock Wilson, M.P., the general secretary of the Sailors' and Firemen's Union, paid a visit to Barry Dock, and in company with Mr. Katharay, the new organiser of tha Bristol Channel ports, and Mr. J. Harrison, local secretary of the Unioa, addressed a largely- attended open-air meeting of sailors and firemen near Culley's Hotel. The proceedings were most enthusiastic throughout. In the course of his address Mr. Wilson urged the men to re-join the Union, and thus enable a determined stand to be made against the persistent attempts made by the shipowners to reduce the wages of the sailors and firemen. Some of the men had deserted the Union, and had thus played themselves into the hands of the shipowners through the medium of the Federa- tion ticket, but he believed they had seen their error all over the country, and were now prepared to re-join and again stand by the Union, which meant standing by and UPHOLDING THEIR OWN INTERESTS. Last week no less than 100 new members joined at Cardiff. Cardiff was the key to the Bristol Channel ports, and if they could only render Cardiff liecure-and he was confident they would in a very short time-then they would have the whole of the Channel ports under their control. Mr. Wilson proceeded to condemned in strong terms the shipmongecs, or ship managers, who, he said, robbed not only the men, but the shareholders themselves. (" Shame.") Mr. Wilson then asked those sailors and firemen present to hold up their hands who were prepared to support the union, and there was at once an unanimous response. Con- cluding, Mr. Wilson said if the men were only true to themselves and the Union, the rates would soon go up again to £ 5 10s. and £ 6 10s. a month. Mr. Katharay, the organiser, and Mr. J. Harrison, the local secretary, also addressed the gathering, and the proceedings closed with cheers for Mr. Wilson.

Llantwit-lajor Notes. We regret to announce the death of Mr. John Deere, of Llantwit-Major, who died on the 16th inst., at the advanced age of 93 years. The deceased was well known in the district and highly re- spected.

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LETTER FROM THE REV. L. TON EVANS. We are sure that the numerous friends of the Rev. L. Ton Evans, late pastor of Mount Pleasant Baptist Chapel, Cadoxton, and now missonary in the Island of Hayti, will be pleased to learn that he has arrived quite safe at his destination, and Mr. Birt has read a letter to Mr. Evans's late con- gregation which he had received from that gentle- man dated Jamaica, Jan. 20th. In the course of his writing Mr. Evans said as soon as the boat came alongside the wharf at Jamaica on Feb. 17th, the Rev. Mr. Balfour, M.A., president of the Calabar Baptist College met them on board, and gave them A MOST HEARTY WELCOME. After the usual Custom House search they pro- ceeded to the President's house, and as previously announced, he took part in the anniversary services. A native preacher, who was totally black, preached in the morning and took as his text, Let the redeemed say so." In the afternoon Mr. Evans preached from the text, "Occupy till I come." The sigkt was a most surprising one, the congregation numbering between 900 and 1,000 listening with the greatest attention. He learned that there were Churches in the north of the island with 700 and 800 members, and withcollg-regations of 1,200 to 1,500. That, Mr. Evans thought, spoke well of the power of the Grace of God when it was remembered that the Baptist Mission only commenced there in 1814, and that the niggers were for years slaves at the mercy of tyrants, and simply employed as tools to enrich the coffers of gold-building planters in Christian England. He was about attending missionary meetings, and on the following Wednesday proposed LEAVING FOR SPANISH TOWN, Where the Baptist Union meeting-s were to be held. He also stated that on the arrival of their boat in Jackmall, their future destination in Hayti, his future friends gave him a hearty welcome, but only two of their number could speak English. The sisters brought a beautiful bouquet of flowers and presented it to Mrs. Evans. Mr. Evans also gave an account of a short visit to Barbadoes, and in the streets taw a body of men discussing among themselves Christian per- fection." He joined with them, and spoke of the way of salvation. It-proved to be of great service to all present, and at the close one man publicly confessed he would follow Jesus. Upon leaving Mr. Evans told that man that he could then do some- thing for the Master, and the man replied that he was 50 years of age, and Mr. Evans told him that from that day he would be young. Upon this an elderly coloured lady said she was 60 years of age but had never felt so young in her life as she had since she found the way to salvation. It was with regret that Mr. Evans left the group, but they all joined in singing as he returned to his vessel 4i Happy Day." Mr. Evans said he FELT ASHAMED OF HIS COUNTRY to find that among the ooloured races men were to be found daily discussing among themselves during the dinner hoar the way to salvation. In conclusion he expressed a desire to be remember to all enquiring friend, and prayed that God would prosper the Church of which he had been the pastor.

CORRESPONDENCE. >1>111 The Editor does not hold himself responsible for the opinions of his Correspondents. "o,F'o WHO IS RESPONSIBLE. TO THE EDITOR OF THE SOUTH WALES STAR. SIR,-I was present at the last Vestry meeting held at the Cadoxton Board Schools, and was struck with the large number of persons who were present also by the voting upon that occasion. It seemed to me that anyone who cared to attend that meeting and hold up hh'hand was considered a ratepayer. No one questioned the right of those present to take part in the proceedings, and I certainly think that something should be done. I am a strong supporter of manhood suffrage, but so long as the law remains in its present form it should be strictly carried out. It would not be a difficult matter for the parish official to stand at the door, and question anyone desiring admission as to his bona fides. Without a doubt the parochial officers could recognise the majority of ratepayers, and the adoption of such a system would prevent much questionable proceedings. It is done in other places, and why cannot it be done in Barry and Cadoxton 1 I should also call attention to the manner in i which the votes were taken, and I believe that the adoption of the ballot would be of great advantage on such occasions. I am certain that it would put a. stop to the formation of ringa."—Yours, &c., FAIRPLAY. Cadoxton, March 12th, 1893. RE BARRY DISTRICT AND ITS YOUNG PEOPLE. TO THE EDITOR OF THE SOUTH WALES STAR. SIR,—Hitherto I have refrained from rushing into print upon this subject, but the time has at last arrived when a sense of duty forbids me to remain silent any longer. To my mind it appears absolutely necessary that immediate steps should be taKen to create public interest in this question, as certainly it is one of vital importance to the parents and rising generation in our district. It may confidently be asserted that there is no intelligent person either in Barry, Barry Dock, or Cadoxton, who will deny the necessity for something being done in this direction, and that very speedily. Undoubted]*- there is a heayy rssposibility attached to the duties of a minister of the gospel, but they cannot reasonably be expected to do everything. No No No At the same time it will be admitted that there is ample scope for increased effort even in this department of work. It is true that Sunday after Sunday they perform their functions with a commendable regu- larity, yet, notwithstanding, I have somewhat against them, inasmuch as during the rest of the week there is, practically speaking, little or nothing done by them in the way of meeting the spiritual, social, or intellectual re- quirements of young people. What we need, Sir, is a complete revolution; or, in other words, we must be roused from our lethargy, otherwise, like the inhabitants of" Sleepy Hollow" fame, we shall almost become unconscious of the existence of anything outside of the Barry district. Cannot something be done for the welfare of the rising generation ? The vice and drunkenness in our midst is something appalling, and. unless measures are taken to remedy matters, what will become of our respectable young men and women ? The apathy and the indifference hitherto manifes- ted by those who ought to have interested them- selves in the matter let us forget, and hope that there are yet brighter and better days in store for us.-I am, &c., A YOUNG MAN. Barry Dock. March 16, 1893.

PEIIARK ITEMS. THIS SHOULD BE ATTENDED TO AT ONCE. Writing to a Cardiff contemporary, Mr. Edward Seward, F.R.I.B.A., says I went to see the picturesque ruin of Penmark Castle, near Barry, a day or two ago, but was sorry to find any lengthened inspection of it impossible owing to the presence adjoining the ruin of the carcases of three horses in (evident) process of decomposition. As the castle is practically within the village, such a state of things must be a danger to the public health, and, in view of the fact tha.t sanitary pre- cautions everywhere are specially necessary at present, I write to you on the matter as a pro- bably good step towards amending it.

SCHOOL ADVERTISEMENTS. —Principals 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 Rhondda Di- visions of Glamorganshire. Quotations for a series may he had on application to the Manager, at the Office, Vere-street, Cadoxton, Barry, or of the local representatives.

LOCAL BOARD GAS AND WATER BILL. WHAT A VERY HIGH AUTHORITY HAS SAID. We are sure that the ratepayers of this district will be pleased to learn what Mr. Charles Hawksley, who is a civil engineer of very consider- able experience and practice, stated before the Committee of the House on Commons on Monday last. In reply to questions Mr. Hawksley said, in addition to his own, personal experience, he had had the advantage-of his father's for more than 60 years. He had been consulted, as one of the best advisers the Local Board could get, to help them in this matter-and. is order to enable him to form a j udgment upon the proposed purchase he had before him the printed balance-sheets. He had been permitted by the Company to go over their gasworks and waterworks, and their own profes- sional adviser met him and gave information in respect to the same last No vember. With regard to THE AGREEMENT ENTERED IweO BETWEEN THE LOCAL BOARD AND TH13 COMPANY. Mr. Hawkesley said he considered it was a proper application and a proper bargain to put before Parliament for their sanction. He had arrived at the £ 149,000: by estimating the profits of the Company in-the past, and what they would earn in the future. Although he thought £ 152,000 and £ 17,000 debenture, debt a handsome price it was not excessive under the circumstances. The compeneationL to directors was a usual thing. He gave it as his professional opinion that the sum was NOT AN: UNFAIR- PRICE FOR THE LOCAL BOARD TO PAY, especially as the, work- were capable of supplying much a larger population than they now supply. There were large. prospective profits, and the works now erected are capable of earning, and will be capable of earning for the Local Board as well as the Company. The Local Board had saved the expenses of a long arbitration. By the settlement arrived; at they had obviated the expenses of the Second House. Having regard to all the regula- tions and the situation he advised the Loeal Board that he thought it a desirable thing that they should acquiro the undertaking on those terms. He had made an apportionment as between the gas undertaking and the water undertaking, so that it could be kept right for the future. What the Western Hail says :— With more foresight and a greater love of real economy than are possessed by Cardiff, Barry has decided to buy up the G :s and Water Works for the town. The rateptyers were paying the maximum water-rate, and. Cardiffians are fast approaching the maximum piice for gas. v-

AROUND PENARTH. THE PENARTH BURGLARY CASE.. At the assizes on Monday Henry Cowell, 30, sailor, was indicted for feloniously breaking and entering the dwelling-hoase of John Dayies, 42, Plassey-street, Penarth, in the night tim,ey and stealing therein one Fhawl, one muff, two cloaks, and other articles, his property, at Penarth, on the 13th of February.— Prisoner pleaded not gmlty.— Mr. Oarslake Thompson prosectite&Ap-corcl- ing to the evidence the prosecutor's. house was left all safe on Monday evening* the 13th of February, but on the morning following the pro- secutor on going home to breakfast found the window open, and on further inspection found that someone had got into, the house through the window and had stolen the articles in question. At 10.30 on the same morning Paliee-constable Tucker saw the prisoner going towards the docks with a bundle under his arm, which the prisoner said belonged to his wife. He let prisoner go, but subsequently heaving of the burglary arrested prisoner at the shipping affioc.-Prisoner, who made a lame de-fence, was found guilty, and sen- tenced to twelve months' imprisonment with hard labour. INTERMEDIATE EDUCATION COMMITTEE. On Saturday evening a meeting was held at PenaVth of the Penarth Intermediate Educational Committee, Mr. J. M. Jennings presiding. Professor Tanner and Mr. Snell reported the result of their interviews with the educational authorities in London, from whom they received many valuable suggestions as to the plans, and it was resolved that the plans, as amended, be approved and forwarded to the County Council.—County Councillor Shepherd reported that, as' several of the schools had not been built, there had been an accumulation of the funds during the past year on the hands of the County Council, and as those were not required for revenue, it was decided to divide them to increase the building funds of the various intermediate schools. This would give a further amount of £ 5 per head, which would mean for Penarth £ 1,000. ARTILLERY ANNUAL BALL. The annual ball in connection with the Penarth Detachment 2nd Glamorgan Artillery Volunteers was held at Andrews' Hall on Friday evening. There was a company of about 400 present, while Sergeant-Majors Holland, Meazey; artd. Sims were in charge of the arrangements. TRADE IS LOOKING UP. It is stated that during the past week at Penarth activity has been shown, for, although the number of vessels in dock has been but xe moderate, the shipments exceeded 40,000 tons. THE FOOLISH FELLOW WHO LIKED A COLD BATH. Denis Alcide, a. French sailor, aged 49, was indicted at the Glamorgan Winter Assizes on Tuesday for attempting to commit suicide at Penarth on the 9th March last.—Mr. Morgan Evans prosecuted, and at the request of his lord- ship Mr. Edgar Foa undertook prisoner's defence. —Mr. Evans said that when on board ship the prisoner had behaved rather strangely, and that on the 9th of March he was observed walking along the brink of the Penarth Docks. He suddenly jumped into the dock, and, though struggling some time in the water, he did not attempt to swim. A young sailor named Oswald went to his rescue in a boat, and ultimately suc- ceeded in saving his life. though the prisoner made strenuous efforts to shake himself free from his preserver, as if determined to drown himself, requesting Oswald not to save him, and saying that he wanted to get rid of himself. The latter, however, hung on to the prisoner until a constable arrived, when he was given in charge and taken to the police-station. When formally charged at the police-station, he said," I wanted to drown myself; I don't want to live." He subsequently made the following statement :—" I Tim very sorry for what I have done I have had a touch in my head, but it's all gone now." Acting under the advice of Mr. Foa, prisoner here withdrew the plea of not guilty, saying that he desired to plead guilty.- After being examined by the gaol surgeon, who stated that the prisoner was of sound mind, and after a few words of caution, from his Lordship, I the prisoner was discharged. -=

FOOTBALL. Reports for this column must be received not later than Tuesday afternoon to appear in the current week's issue. PENARTH V. NEATH.. Played at Neath in ideal football weather, before a fair attendance. The Neath men were but poorly represented, the halves being engaged in the county. ] match. Penarth were also playing a weak team.: Teams — Penarth Back, Tanner three-quarter backs, Morgan, Alexander, Hey wood,- and Shepherd: half-backs, Hemmings and Lambert; forwards, Lawday, Brown, Morris, Spencer, T. Matthews, "J.- Matthews, Searle, and Stoddart. Neath: Back, ¡ Hopkins; three-quarter backs. Jenkins. L. Jone& W. Jones, and Griffiths; half-backs, Phillips ■-and, Steer forwards, Lewis, Evans, Thomas, H. Jones, Reynolds, Hutchinson, Parsons, and Brookes.. Referee, Mr. James Henry, Lianelly. Penarth; i commencing, kicking off against the wind, and- Griffiths retnrned well to half-way. From & scrum in the home 25 Phillips and Steer came well away to neutral ground. A free kick was awarded to Neath, and play was removed to. the visitors' quarters* A couple of rushes by the visiting forwards took plfep to half-way. Alexander sneaked a pass from the NeaJ* half, and got to the home 25. After an interchange of kicks the ball went into touch at the home line. Hcse- Hutchings passed out and the ball was handed by ail the backs and ended in Alexander, scoring. No gsfal resulted. After the kick out Neath, with the aid Griffiths, got to the visitors' line. Penarth rushed to half-way. Phillips and Steer got away beautifvjSy, the latter passing u> Griffiths, .who, scored. No gpal resulted. Neath worked down and.-Steer nearly gefera. A minor resulted. Half-time- was then cdied. Score one try and 1 minor; Penarth., soe try. Neath re-started, and at,once pressed, and m a rush Howell Jones scored. Morris convatfced. After the kick-out play settled in middield. Fi-ee kicks were awarded each side, Penarth havii^ the best of the interchanges. The homesters again rushed down, but Morgan, with a fine run, took play to the home line. Penarth pressed, and the homesterashad to II play all they knew to prevent a. score. A we-Uriimed kick by Phillips brought relief, however. S«eer got the ball from the scrum, and kicked into thet'P«aarth half. A man being hurt, a cessation took plsuftt. After the re-start. Penarth pressed, but the Neath, back. in attempting to kick, put the .ball into th&ebftnds of Spencer, who scored. The point was not. improved upon. After the drop-out Neath rushea p-I&j; to the visitors' line, where some light scrums fought out. Here the Penarth backs started passing, and took play to the home half, b^t, the ball w&g; quickly taken back to the visitors' 25> Some, lcnsst play took place, and time was soon afterwards cakUs^v^he score being :-N e;¡,th, 1 goal, 1 try, .1 Penarth, 2 tries. SOUTH WALgS CUP-3JBB. GBAXGETOWX v„- Ppx&JJTRi saeoxD. The third round in the South Wales Challenge Cup was played between! ttie- above teams at Penarth. The ground waS-dii;. gped condition and the weather excellent. Penasth; Nw considerably weakened by the absence.of rfoJi^-of their picked men. Grangetown team Bvtckfc C.: R. Pzmm three-quarter backs, J. Evans (eaptain).Gas,Gijj3&y, W. Flynn, and E. Edwards; half-back^Pexkiiife and J. Thomas; forwards, W. James,. E. M'CaiShy, W. Foakes, J. Smith, J. Taylor, Gua, IignuMX J. Childs. and C. Harrison. Penarth te^oj, Back, F. Matthews three-quarter back, Q.< Hdrry,. Joe Williams, and Eli Kirby; half-backs, J$a»feiGiu3!6& and Sid Edwards; forwards, D. Kvaiis,. j; Dy.e? (captain), Franks, A. Williams, Norman,; Roberta,. Sietch, and Chiver. F<n a. few minutes the. visit»es. pressed the opponent^; Kirby, however, relieved to the visitori' li;^ and a minor was,, reoordesed. Play was resumed; in the centre. Fiynn, pawect to Jack Evans, who raft up to the home -goal. K. M'Carthy scored a ^y, which was not. cGu,vect«Kl. Within two minti^s, Lemon, with an: «asy.- san, again scored for Grt^ge- town. M'Carthy,- fjailwl to convert. Play was aaa-w kept more or le»ii ÙlI the home ground. Lemor,-pa--e got a murk, buH nothing resulted. Half-tim$>. was called, with the. scoxc-Griiigetown, two tries.one minor. On. resuming, Grangetown rushed to their adversaries line, and drop at goal, but fewl»d. Lemon afterwards succij^ded in touch down, he-hind the posts. Foakes took !&e kick, but did nofeQftavert. Kirby got the ball, ar„d, passing fully half cf the Grange men, took it -ov-p ti-ie line. Williams. Mc-ked for a. goal, but did 14A succeed, Thomas, and E. Edwards scored tries". again for Grange, qtnd Evans this time converted:" The score at fulL time was-Grange, one goal fouj.-tries and one minos ;• Penarth, one try and one min^. Mr. W. M. Tunl«-y acted as referee. SWANSEA V. POXTTK&ID0. I Played at Swansea on Monday Ixv&re a fair number fef spectators. The visiting back;, gave an excellent exhibition of the passing game. Several scrums were | fought out, and Swansea penned, the visitors on their line, where some tight scrums were witnessed. A t' couple of good rushes by the -voting ups brought relief, and the ball was sent info* touch at'the Swans&a. 25. An interchange of kiofes resulted in Banc*ai\ conceding a minor. play occurred in no man's land, b;\t several chances "were thrown away by the Swansea backs* who passed wildly. The Swansea forwards, headed by Rice and Mills, cam,e away with a rusll, snl Mill's was only collared is* the nick of tiniQ by Enda- cott. The visiters again relieved, Hut a long kick sent the ba £ aver, and Endacott touched down. Half-time V,T"i called with the hall at half-way. Score: one minor Pontypridd, one minor. On resuming, Swansea assumed tho aggressive, and penned the visitors. Evans received, and after run- ning well, passed tQ Whapham, who scored in the corner. Bancroft failed to convert. Shortly after- wards Morgan very nearly got in, but lost the ball on the line. Then Pontypridd, playing up well, got to the home line, where they had hard lines in not scoring. Immediately afterwards Green received and dropped a goal. Swansea worked down, and another minor was notched. The play which followed was dull and unin- teresting, and took place for the most part in the visitors' 25. Swansea still pressed, but nothing but minors were scored, and the game ended in a win for Pontypridd by one dropped goal and one minor to ooe try and four minors. BARRY V. COWBRIDGE. Played at Barry. In the first half war was waged mainly in Cowbridge quarter. John Davies, from a pass from Rees secured a try for Barry, and a fine kick for go;tl by Clemence narrowly escaped being converted. From a throw out Tommy Davies secured, and with a pretty run got in and planted the ball behind the posts, Clemence this time kicking for goal successfully. Play soon after was transferred to home territory, promptly to be followed by half-time, the score being-Barry, 1 goal, 1 try, and a minor Cow- bridge nil. The first point scored during the second half was a minor for Barry, but the home team was not long before adding another try to itF record, g:1ined by Tommy Davies. The visitors charging the ball pre- maturely, Clemence declined to kick for goal. In a moment or two Jack Rees got in, securing another try for Barry, which Clemence beautifully converted, and Tommy Davies succeeded in gÚning another try for Barry, but Clemence failed at goal. Time was soon called. Final score :—Barry, 2 goals, 3 tries, and 2 minors, to nil. Mr. A. H. William, secretary of the c.1nliiï and District Union, was the refcrre. ASSOCIATION. BARRY DISTRICT V. TRELEWIS. This match was played on the Witchill Ground, Cadoxton, in grand weather, and before a large num- ber of spectators. Joe Woodfield, for Barry, started the game, and the home forwards soon carried the leather to the Trelewis territory, and, with the aid of Sheldon, Evan Jenkins scored the first point for Barry. Play afterwards was about even, both teams playing up with a rush. Just before half-time the brothers Woodfield showed some grand passing, and Jack Woodfield passing to Jenkins the latter scored again for Barry. During the second hal f Barry piled on the score to the extent of five goals, Trelewis only succeeding in obtaining one, the final score beirg- Barry, seven goals Trelewis, one goal. ENGLISH CUP—SEMI-FINAL TIE. EVEItTON V. PRESTON XOitTII END. Having played two drawn games at She&eld—the first of two goals each and the second without any score-thcRe clubs met for the third time on Monday to decide which of the two should play Wolver- hampton Wanderers in the final tie at Manchester on Saturday. The Blackburn Rovers grouud, E wooj Park, was the seene of the match, and there was an enormous attendance, the two undecided games having apparently increased, the interest in the struggle. Fortunately the weather proved of the most delightful description, the sun shining out brightly, whilst the slight breeze v.*a» warm and springlike. An hour before the start fully 12,000 people were on the ground, and the numbers increased until shortly before the start. Fully 20,000 were present. The ground was in good {condition. There was no change in the teams. Final score — Everton, 2 goals; Preston North End, 1 goal.

COJNCERT AT 311 SKIN VILLAGE. The annual concert in aid of the funds of the Calvinistic Methodist Chapel was given in .the [ Board School on Wednesday evening last, by Mr. Jacob Davies and party, the jhair being taken by His Honour Judge Gwilym Williams. In the absence of Mrs. Clara Novello, Davies, the aecem- paniments were efficiently performed by Misses Mattie Davies and Bessie Evans. When it is said that the-artists melnded same of the best veca'ist in Cardiff and the neighbourhood., it is needless to add that-the concert was an un- qualified success. Mr. R. W. Evans was heard to good- advantage in the" Holy City," singing as an encore Caxs;y Bugail," by the laterL-S. Hnghes. Miss Annie Davies gave an exquisite rendering of Genevieve." whilst Mr. D. Glanujor Jenkins sang Hen ffon fy Nain with telling effect. Miss Maggie Davies's rendering of H&sbands" was much Mr. A. H. Perkins The boys of Limerick town'" with much: ta?te. Miss Bessie Evans showed to advantage, in Another Day." whilst Miss Mattie Da vie., gav» a charming interpretation. of the ever popular song "Do as they do in Eagland;" but per hags the most taking item on the programme was a duet, "0 tell.ae gentle stranger," by Mr. Jaaot,) and Miss Mattie Davies,. which they gave in fajaltless style, and, evoked well merited applause. After a vote of shanks to the vocalists (who gave their services gratuitously) aud the chairman, the proceedings wem brought to a close by the singing of the English national antheia.

GOOD NXWS FOR MNAS POWIS. Commencing with Monday last ihe following improvements "were made in the a&ail service at Dinas Powis, vis.A new day nsiil dispatch of letters and parcels was made to Carditf. and in future letters, posted at Dinas SjOwis Post-office before 10.30 a.u., and at the i ail'^ay station wall- box before lC;4:5 a.m. will be in time for delivery in Cardiff at, l&iO p m., and will also connect with day mail dgef)atches to Londcst and provincial towns gen.@3ft34y. The mai £ inow made up at r-g?na3 Powis to con- nect witV. tJ«s- direct despatch*to the North wilt be madc.jjgji two hours later at present, an4 letters irjjjeUided for this des- "h may be posted at the Kia5t-pc«t-office up to £ 10 p.m., and at tbso r»ilwa.^<9tation wall-box up ::ø.).20 p.m. — in yji.i u.