Barry Herald

THE WAR. BARRY CORPORAL'S LIFE IN CAMP. JUST BEFORE THE BATTLE. Writing home to his father (Mr Jenkins, house agent, 18, Burlington-street, Brrry Dock), Corporal Jenkins, of D Company Royal Welsh Fusiliers, in a letter dated January 10th, from Chiverley, at- tached to General Buller's forces, he states that that was a poor place to encamp. It is right on a hill. They had had a lot of rain during the few day. previous to writing, and he would be glad when they would be ordered to remove from the place. It was a poor place for water, and what there was, was very poor htuff for drinking pur- poses. The enemy have a very strong position (he continues) at Colenso, but, of course, British pluck will drive them out. No matter how long it takes, they will have to come out of it. Till )y friends that I am getting on gratid," and that we are all anxious to get at Kruger and his people. We had a bit of a turn-out last Saturday. We -went about eight miles out of camp and took up p(,siir;,)D, but the infantry did not fire a snot. B- -*n&t they s y the Naval Brigade and Art.ilwy did some very good work with tneir There is lots of fight- ing going on in .¡..vl' parts of the country amongst the other columclli and they are having some rough times of it. ihe health of this regiment is very good. W have had only one death since we arriv-1- i SMOKER AT THE WINDSOR. HONOURS TO TROOPER R. E. WATKINS. HONOURS TO TROOPER R. E. WATKINS. Mr R. E. Watkins, a successful candidate for Major Quin's Imperial Yeomanry, has been em- ployed for some years past as chief cashier at the Barry branch of the London and Provincial Bank. This position his employers have decided to keep open to him until his ieturn, and also to place his salary to I is credit during his absence. This great proof of true merit was much enhanced on Monday fc,ening, when scores of 'Irooper Watkins's friends assented at tha Windsor Hotel, Barry Dock, where a™ enthusiastic smoker was held in his In nour. Dr Sixsmitk was chairman, and main- taint d perfc ct (¡ciline throughout. The Chair- man was supported hy Trooper Wakins, Dr C. Williams, Dr P. Bd)uF,, Mr C. H. Morris, Mr Sid Davies, and other geruleiijv.n^ frieuds of the guests of the evening and among the company were present three officers of the s.s Finemore, transport No. 67, which is at present bunkering, prior to proceeding to Southampton; Trooper Austin, Messrs D. and T. Farr, G. F. Willett, Gwilym Williams, W. Fowler, J. C. Brown, F. J. Thursh, Fisher, and others. The proceedings were very enthusiastic, one young friend of Trooper Watkins electrifying the company with a poetical eulogium of what the gallant trooper is going to do. This will be found in another column. At about half-time the Chair- man performed a principal item in the evening' programme, namely, a presentation to Trooper Watkins. Dr Sixsmith said that Mr Watkins was leaving a very comfortable position at home in order to assist in maintaining the integrity of the Empire abroad, which was at that moment threatened on all sides. (Cheers.) It had been decided to give a dinner to eight of the local members of Major Quin's Imperial Yeomanry by a seetiou of gentle- men assembled in a public-house at Cadoxton some days ago, who arrogated to themselves the rights and feelings of the district. Mr J. H. Jose had lent himself for the second time to the machinations of a small clique. He was sorry to think that hid friend Mr Jose-had again lent himself to a narrow- minded clique, who were supposed to represent the Opinion of a big town likeBairy, and he thought t ey had not acted in the patriotic manner they B iould have done. (Cheers.) Dr Sixsmith con- cluded by presenting a purse, containing ten guineas in gold, to Mr R. E. Watkins. Dr Williams, an old friend oi Mr Watkins, spoke of the 20 years they had known each other, and of the early days they spent as students at Llandaff College. Dr P. Billups, Mr Gwilym Williams, Mr Sid. Davies, and Mr W. Fowler all testified to Mr Watkins as a friend, man, and sportsman, after which the recipient thauked his frieuds briefly and well. Mr Watkins is a son of Alderman Thomas Watkins, County Councillor and brewer, of Llan- dovery. During the evening a large number of gentlemen contributed songs, which were, almost without exception, of the btSt order. Little Miss Clarice Hobbs was very pleasing, and Mr A. Williams was the principal source of amusement in his inimitable speech-making and conjuring tricks. A co)leciion of £1 10s lid was made for Mr Williams' benefit, but the Chairman announced that, having obtained that gentleman's permission, he would hand over the amount to Lady Eva Wyndham Quiu'a Yeomanry Hospital Fund.—Votes of thanks to Mr C. H. Morris, who had been very energetic a. secretary of the "smoker"; Dr Bil ups, for his service as pianist; and the Chairman brought a very pleasant concert to a close. Few volunteers are leaving this country for the seat of war under more favourable conditions thau Trooper R. E. Watkins, who, besides the honour and goodwill accorded him ou Monday evening, has been the recipient of a testimonial aud about 100 presents from admiring friends during the past few days. TRANSPORTS AT BARRY. During the past week two transports have taken in bunkers at the docks. On Sunday night the Pinemore, a Johnson Liner, arrived, and after having taken in coals, will proceed to Southampton, and from thence on the 12th to the Cape, via Queenstown. The Pinemore, after loading 2,600 tons of bunkers, will take to the Cape the M Battery Royal Horse Artillery, ammunition column for the 4th Cavalry Brigade, a portion of the 17th Lancers, and a dr,,ft from the Inniskilling Dragoons, 394 fficets and men, 309 horses and six guns. The Buluwayo arrived on Tuesday and berthed in the No. 2 Dock. She had on board a small number of muleteers, who were lauded. The Piuemore under- went slight repairs, one of the blades of her pro- peller being discovered broken.

The Alleged Revolt of Teachers. AN ADMITTED MISUNDERSTANDING. CONDEMNED WITHOUT A HEARING J The Barry School Board held its ordinar monthly metting on Thursday in last A eik, under the presidency of Mr John Lowdon, the cl airman Captain R. Davies, the vice-chairman Messrs D. Lloyd, John Rte, and Peter Wright, Rev W. Williams, and Drs O'Donnell and W. Lloyd- Ed wards, were also present. WHAT IS AN OFFICIAL REPORT? Dr O'Donnell drew attention to the following resolutions that had been passed at the last meeting of the School Management Committee at the time when the Press was excluded, which read as follows "Miss Hirons having written complaining of the unsatisfactery state of the attendance of children resiling in the Hannah-street Schoo! district, as defined by the Bye-laws Committee, and the Clerk having reported that, as the resul' of an interview, he was afraid the head-tt aclltT of Holton-road Infants' School was not inclined to act in the spirit of the, Board's instructions and wishes regpec ing the transfer of children from her school to Hannah-street Infants' School, it was Resolved—That the clerk write to the head- teacher informing her that the Board expect her to carry out their instructions, else they will have to consider the painful alternative of asking her to send in her resignation. R, solved- That a summary of the discussion on tli(,- question raised by Miss Hirons' letter, together with the decisions of the Comn ittee, be communicated to the Press by the clerk." He asked whether the summary of the discussion raised by Miss Hiio,,s' letter, together" ith the decision of the com mi.ttl e, had been communicated to the Prews. because he mainlined that it was principally on the Clerk's report that any discus- sion had taken place, and not on Miss Hirons' letter. The Clerk replied that he had seen the Chairman of the Board before communicating to the Press. He made notes of the report that was to be made, and as reporters were in the habit of calling upon him at his office he dictated that report to the reporter of the BARRY HKRALD, which was in terms correct, in accordance with his notes. The reporter from the other paper did not happen to come that day, but he gave it to him the next morning. He told the reporters that it was an official report, and they took it as such. Dr O'Donnell There was no report of the dis- cussion. I maintain that it was nothing in the character of an official report. Dr O'Donnell then proceeded to read replies from the editors of both papers, sta'ing how they obtained the reports. The Chairman said that when the Clerk saw him and submitted his summary, he thought it was correct, and in accordance with that which appeared in the South Wales Echo of the same day, and in the BARRY HERALD of that week. Dr O'Donnell maintained that the resolution of the Board was not properly carried out. Captain Davies It appeared in the Echo in accordance with what the Clerk has given. Dr O'Donnell then submitted his amendment to the last paragraph, so that it "ould show that the d'ocussion took place upon Miss Hiron's letter and the Clerk's report. It might be a ,ery trivial mat- ter, but it was important, nevertheless. Captain Davies said if that went in, they should also put in the part the Bye-laws Committee had taken in the matter. Dr O'Donnell The Clerk distinctly told us that he had an interview with Miss Llewellyn, and he also told us that Miss Llewellyn had definitely re- fused to ask the children to go to Hannah-street Schools. The Clerk No. I did not. sir. T Kairl on the result of the interview which I sought at the re- quest of the Chairman, I gathered from what Miss Llewellyn told me that she was not prepared to act in the piri uf the- BOOR,|'S T sniH anything about refusal. Dr O'Donnell But we were told at the meeting that Mi-s Carr's oppoiition was passive, and that Miss Llewellyn's was active against the Board's resolution. The Clerk That is not so. I never referred to Miss Carr. The Rev W. Williams said he was responsible for introducing Miss Carr's name into the matter There being no seconder to the amendment, it was decided to accept the minutes as they stood. Dr O'Donnell then asked whether any communi- cattion had been received from either Miss Carr or Miss Llewellyn asking for an interview with the Board that evenirg. The Chairman Miss Llewellyn has asked for an interview this evening, and I took it upon myself to ask her to come about nine o'clock. Dr O'Donnell What about Miss Carr, sir ? The Chairman There is no necessity for her to be here. Dr O'Donnell That is not my question. The Chairman I saw her yesterday, and I said there was no need for her, in my judgment, to appear before the Board. Dr O'Donnell Not even in the face of the reso- lution to admonish her. Dr Lloyd-Edwards I protest against that. There was no such i tention on the part of the Board. This matter then dropped. THE PUPIL TEACHERS' CENTRE. Dr O'Donnell gave notice of motion to ask for a return of the receipts and expenditure in connec- tion with the Pupil Teachers' Centre, from time of its establishment to the present, in order to as- certain whether the amount paid to the local county governing body was sufficient. INTERESTING TO LOCAL COAL DEALERS. A sub-committee of the Board reported, with reference to the coal supply, that after having had interviews with several coal dealers in the district, they decided to ask for tenders from the various coal companies for the supply of coal to the schools. Messrs North's Navigation referred the Board to their local agents, but tLe Glamorgan Coal Com- pany quoted 22s a ton for coal at Cadoxton and Barry Dock. The sub-committee, which consisted. of the Rev W. Williams and Mr. D. Lloyd, recom- mended that this tender be accepted.—Without any discussion the Committee's report was accepted. OPENING OF HANNAH-STREET SCHOOLS. Sir George Kekewich wrote from the Education Department Offices regretting that he would not be able to fulfil any engagement in connection with the opening of Hannah-street Schools during February, and saw no chance of doing so until he took his annual holiday in October. He regretted this, especially as the reputation of the Barry Board as an educational authority stood so justly prominent—A discussion took place on the letter ss to whether any opening ceremony should be ob- served, it being pointed out that the architect had already promised a silver key to whoever would perform the ceremony.—It was eventually agreed that the Chairman of the Board should be asked to formally open the schools next Saturday week, when the parents of children and others interested in educational matters would be asked to attend. APPOINTMENT OF TEACHERS. Miss Warren, of Inverness, who had been pro- visionally appointed to take the place of Miss Tebbntt as kindergarten mistress, was interviewed by the Board as to her qualifications, and she was unanimously appointed to the position, which she will commence to occupy on Monday next.—Miss Jane Thomas, Hamilton-terrace, Swansea, whose home is in Barry, and who has had considerable experience of cookery teaching under the Swansea School Board, was now appointed teacher of the art to the Barry Board.

THE ALLEGED REVOLT. Miss E. V. Llewellyn, head-mistress of Holton- road Infants' School, was theu announced, and appeared before the Board. The Chairman, prior to Miss Llewellyn making her statement, said that the Board would remem- ber that at the last meeting of the School Manage- ment Committee a letter was read from the head-mistress of Hannah-street Infants' School (Miss Hirons) complaining of the very unsatisfac- tory attendance of children, and stating that the children, from Holton Schools especially, were practically altogether absent. From this letter, and also ftom the impression of the members of the Bye-law s Committee, the Board understood that Miss Llewellyn was not willing to co-operate with them in insistiug via the children in the now district to go to Hannah-street Scho 1, and the clerk reported to them, as the result of his own conviction and what he thought was the impression of the attendance officers, that Miss Llewellyn was not wishful to carry out the views of the Board in the way the Board required. The Board thereupon passed a resolution asking Miss Llewellyn to carry out their wishes and that unless she saw her way to do this. they ask her to resign her position. Miss Llew ellyu had since seen him, as chairman of the Board, as well as other members, and it appeared that there had been some misunderstand- ing. The Bye-laws Committee had certainly misundel steod her, as well as the clerk. There was apparently no intention on her part to do otherwise than to carry out the wishes of the Prd, and she said that she had done so, and in J future, as in the past. would continue to d.) so. Personally, he (the chairman) was quite satisfied with Mi>s Llewellyn's statement, and was very willing indeed to accept her word. What the Board asked her to do she, to the best of her power, would do. If that was so, they might let the matter entire y drop. After this, he did not know wlv-tber Miss Llewellyn had anything to tell them. Miss Llewellyn said she certainly would like to tell the Board what she had done, after trying to get children to go to Hannah-street Schools. She had been complaining for some time of the fact that she was under-staffed, and had to work too hard. And it was a matter of disappointment to her that only 100, instead of about 300, children were going to the new sehools. Up to the time that she received the letter from the Bye-laws Com- mittee she did not know but what she had done everything to carry out the Board's instructions. The letter simply told her to carry out the instruc- tions of the Board, and it went on to condemn her wi hout even givi g her an opportunity of making a single statement. Such conduct to a teach' r who hid for 11 years given them faithful service was certainly not whit she had expected. The first in'imation of this condemation she le,rnpd from a report which appeared in the South Walts Echo on Wedn. sday, the 24th January. As to the charge against her, it was completely false. Proceeding, Miss Llewellyn stated that she had dene her best to carry out the instructions of the Board. They were received hy her at 3.15 on the day following the meeting of the Committee, when, fearing that some of the teachers would not be quite insistent with what was iequirea of them, she herself got the att ndance sheets, and cailed the names of the children from s'reet after street, and got then. to stand up in their places. This w as on a Friday afternoon. She then told them all that they were in future not to come to her school, but to go to Hannah-street Schools. On the Monday morning she went round the schools and found some of them still there. Some of the children said Please Miss, the school ia not open." Anothtr said "I can't find the way, Miss." There were all sorts of excuses. It was a very wet morning, and she could not, without putting aside all feeling f, r the child- ren, turn them out in such weather. Then a num- ber of parents turned up, and after telling them what were the Board's instructions, they remained firm, and said they would absolutely refuse to send their children to Hannah-street. She thereupon sent them to the Clerk. The attendance officer's report would also show that a large number had gone to Hannah-street Schools, while others had moved into the district from that district. Sbe accounted for all her children in this way, bu she had received no instructions from the Board as to what she was to do with those who refused to go. She wanted to know whether she was to turn them out. The Chairman said it was rather unfortunate that Miss Llewellyn should have apparently given thf Bye-laws Committee the impression that she did not wish to carry out their order. Miss Llewellyn said that at the meeting of the Bye-laws Committee Mr T. Higman spoke, and said that the instructions of the Beard should be carried out. and she con,ider,d that he had spoken on behalf of the whole of the teachers. Captain Ddvies suggested that bye-gones should be bye-gones. Dr O'Donnell said he would like to have Miss Llewellyn's question answered as to what she would do with the children who refused to go to Hannah-street School. He said that a petition was being got up in Guthrie-street against the resolution of the Bye-laws Committee. Three or four ot the parents had called upon him, and asked him if they were obliged to send their children to Hannah.street, and he had told them that they were, and the Board were in a position to define the school area, and could cause parents to send their children there. Since that time he had been told ttli., v i»oy IJH llO i igU i# lu u <.• v ► \it;¡ tru Dr Lloyd-Edwards said it was quite true that no teacher had a light to refuse to receive children. Dr O'Donnell wished to have the legal ruling of the clerk as to their position in the matter. The Rev W. Williams considered that the Education Department gave them absolute power to define the school area. Dr O'Donnell: But when the child is on the register, has the Board the right to ask them to remove ? The Clerk, with reference to the legal ruling, hoped that. the Board would use every reasonable means before coming to the last legal resource. In all his correspondence he had carefully avoided any detini I ion of the legal position, and when he saw Miss Llew.diyn she wanted to discuss it with him. He tol l her it was not a question for her, but for himself. He told her, too, that without doubt she could influence the children to go if she liked. The Clerk continued I begged her and asked her to be discreet, and she snubbed me for it. But I allowed the matter to slide. As far as the legal position is concerned, I believe it is perfectly safe. Miss Llewellyn protested that she had used all proper means of moral suasion. I asked the clerk (she continued) if I was to turn the children out and if he had said I was to do it, I would have told him that I could not do it during such weather as we experience that week. Miss Llewellyn then asked for instructions for the futnre. The Chairman replied that she had better in future send all parents to the clerk. Miss Lleweliyn That is exactly what I have done. The Clerk I don't wish to enter into recrimina- tion with Miss Lie well vn, but I should like if the Board "ould kindly investigate this matter. Dr Lloyd-Edwards There has been a consider- able amount of feeling in this matter. Miss Llewellyn I feel keenly, as an old servant of the Board, that I should have been accused of contempt, without being given even a chance to be heard. Dr O'Donnell At the most important part of the proceedings Miss Llewellyn was not asked to be present. Mr P. Wright said he could not reconcile the fact of Miss Llewellyn being wishful to carry out the instructions of the Board, and that she desired to enter into legal opposition to the Clerk. Mr J. Rees said they had been given powers by the Education Department. The teachers should respect their Clerk's instructions, whether they were given verbally or by letter; He had their full confidence, and it was not for the teachers under the Board to dictate to the Clerk the manoer in which the Board's instructions should be carried out. Captain Davies also remarked that he thought the teachers really wanted to appoint the clerk instead of the Board. He felt quite satisfied there was some misunderstanding. This view wasgec.er- ally taken, and the matter was then allowed to drop, the Clerk telling Miss Llewellyn once again that there had been clearly a misunderstanding. OFFICERS' SUPERANNUATION BILL. It was agreed to support by petition a Bill pro- posed to be introduced into Parliament for per- mitting superannuation of school board officers in the same way as teachers. SITES FOR SCHOOLS. Captain Davies resigned his position as member of the Sites' Committee, and Dr O'Donnell was appointed in his place. TELEPHONE. It was decided to ascertain upon what terms the National Telephone Company would communicate the various schools with the clerk's offices by telephone.

RUPTURE —The College Truss has been unani- mously declared by the Medical Profession and Press to be the mos,t efficient article yet put upon the market for the relief of Rupture. Letters of thanks are being received daily from grateful patients who have derived the greatest benefit since wearing the College Truss. The College Truss, being made of soft pliable material, is easy and comfortable to the w earer, giving with every movement of the body. The pressure is entirely produced by a self-regulating contrivance. Satis- faction is guaranteed if not approved money returned. Price list and particulars post free.— Manager, College Truss Co., 342, Fulham-road (opposite St. Mark's College), South Kensington, Leaden, 8. W.

DISTRICT NEWS. CADOXTON. EXTRAORDINARY SUCCESS in Gardening Opera- tions follow the sowing of "OWEN'S GARDEN SEEDS," which grow vigorously and produce abundant crops. Five Prizes, 60s, 30s, 20s, 15s, and 10s, epen to all Wales, England, and Ireland, given for the best five specimens of Onions grown from Seeds obtained from H. J. OWEN, Chemist, Cadoxton. THEATRE ROYAL, CADOXTON.At the Theatre this week Messrs Hamilton, the veteran panorama showman, give an exceedingly enteitaining pro- duction of th, ir new excursions. A new addition to the i-tandi. g programme is a voyage to the Transvaal a1 d a tour through Europe. The enter- tainment is varied by the appearance of several artistes, and Loubet's animated pictures. On the w hole tlw show is educational, and should prove interesting to y,ung people. TEACHERS' DANCE.—On Friday evening last the teachers of Cadoxton Schools engaged in their annual dance. There was a good attendance of the teachers of the Cadoxton staff, and among the guests invited were Mrs and Miss Court. Miss Metcalf (Cardiff), Miss H E. Hirons, Miss Miller, Miss Hi own, Messrs Dr David Edwards, W. H Thomas (the Hayes), Martin, Rowland, Salfe, Leaking, A. Mein, B. and J. Miller, and Bardsley. Mr Olonso Court made an admirable M.C. There was some impromptu singing, and a moat pleasant evening was spent, dancing being kept up till about 12.30. BARRY DOCK. ST DAVID'S DAY.—There will be a meeting of the committee who have undertaken the arrange- ments for holding the annual dinner on the anni- versary of St David at line p.m. this (Friday) evening at the Windsor Hotel. NEW DUCK CONSTABLE.—On Monday, at the local sitting of the police-court, a fresh constable for du>y at the docks, named Robert Owen, was f-irmally sworn before Major-General H, H. Lee and Councillor J. H. Jos?. METHODIST FREE CHURCH, UUTTRILLS-ROAD, BAKRY DOCK.—S. rric<-s next Sunday 11 a.m a< d 6.30 p.m. Preachers, Rev J. J. Davies (mo ni g), and Mr W. T. Medhurst (evening). Ail seats fiee. Hymn-books provided. WHIST MATCH.—On Saturday evening last th Sengenith Whist Club visited the Barry D >ck Conservative Club, and played a match with the Club's team. The visitors were beaten. This victory now places the local club in the final for the championship of the South Wales District Tourna- ment. DISTRICT FINANCE.—The Finance Committee of the Di-trici Coulcil was to have met on Friday evening last, but as an insufficient number of members put in an appearance, and the meeting was adjourned until the following Monday. The members who were present were Councillors J. H, Jose, J.P., and E. B. Smith-Jones. ANNUAL MEETING —The second annual general meeting of subscribers to the funds of the Volun- tary Hospital, H lton-road, will be held on Tues- day next at 3.30 p.m. All intere-ted in the destitute sick of the distiict are cordially invited to attend. VOLUNTARY HOSPITAL.—Four fresh cases have been admitted since our last issue, two discharged convalescent, and one died. Fifteen are now in. Thirty-three have already befn treated this year. Further gifts of mony, old linen, flowers, fruit, &c, are much needed. ST MARY's NEW CHURCH.—At a meeting of the St Mal y's Church Building Committee on Wednes- day evening, Mr G. S Ha,liday, F.R.I.B.A., at'ended with the plans of the prop sed n, church on the land next the present building. Tiie church, which is in the penwndicuLr 8tyl of the 15th century, was generally admired, but nothing definitely was decided on. ACCIDENTS.—John Nelson, a seaman on board the ship Dabyniple, at the dock, fell down a stair- case on Monday and receivid severe injuries, including a fractured jaw, necessitating his removal ♦o the hospital.—On the same day a lad, named Frank Errich, was landed fiom the S.8 Cynthia, suffering from a fiactured arm, an injury which he received at sea, and he was sent to the Hamadryad Hospital at Cardiff. CONSERVATIVE CLUB—On Thursday evening in last week a supper and social gathering was neld in the Conservative Club, Holton-road, Mr F. C. Pursall in the chair. A good number of prominent Conserva ives were present, and an address on the Tiausvaal was given by Mr J. Littlejohns, Fern- dale. During the proceedings a dining-room clock was presented to Mr PoII.rd, of H.M. Customs. Mr Pollard has been promoted and transferred to Sharpuess. THE PERFORMANCE OF ISRAEL."—The choir of St. Mary's Church, assisted by many of the choristers of the chapels of the district, are now practicing Gaul's sacred cantata" Israel." which, it is hoped, w ill be produced on April 4th next. There will be about 80 performers of "Israel," which is a dramatic representation of the wander- i, gs cf the children of Israel in the wilderness. Mr W. T. Llewellyn, the church organist, is the conductor. DEATH OF A YOUNG MAN.—On Thursday in last week Mr R. E Phillips, son of Mr Phillips, coaltrimmer, a young man, who has been ailing for a considerable time, passed away at his home. The deceased was known by a large number of friends as a quiet, unassuming young man of unimpeach- able character, and great sympathy is expressed towards the parents in their sad bereavement. The funeral was larg,ly attended on Monday, the arrangements being in the capable hands of Messrs John Jones and Sons, The Rev Ben Evans. pastor of the church at which deceased was a faithful at- tendant, officiated. METHODIST FREB CHURCH.—On Wednesday evening a large audience gathered in the above Church, Butlrllls-road, to wtlcome the Newport Road Choir, Cardiff. The Rev. J J. Davies to k the ohair in the unavoidable absence of Mr G. Rutter. Mr R. Proud was the conductor, and Mr Frtd Jones the accompanist. The choir rendered five anthems, the solos being taken by Mrs Merritt. Mr Carston, and Mr Palmer. These were listened to with much attention, and reflected great credi on the artistes. Mr "g "The Radiant Morn," and Mr J. R. Proud Queen of the Earth," the audience being emaptured with their rich voices, and beautiful rendition of both solos. The pr gramme also included songs by the Mists Merchant and Proud, and a pianoforte solo by Miss Pruud.—The heartiest thanks of the meeting were accorded to all who had assisted to make the con- cert a success. IN AID OF THE RESERVISTS' FUND.—OD Satur- day eveniug a very well attended "smoker" was held at the Windsor Hotel, under the auspices of the Barry Dock Representatives' Mutual Aid and Tontine Society, the object of which was the aid of the local reservists fuud, the subscriptions to which are now showing a slight falling off. Mr O. Horton occupied the chair, aud it would be difficult to find a more pleasing chairman. During the evening the secretary (Mr C. J. Peterson) and Messrs E. R. Dowdall, W. Hill, and Sergeant H. Holland, 2nd [G-V.A. (three committee-men of the society) were presented with a pipe and three small amounts of goid respectively as a small recognition of their service. The harmony was of the first smoking concert order, supplied by Messrs W. Scott (Car diff), J. White, Sisters Levy," Miss Fortescue," Tich Taylor, Mr Montague, — North, &c. Mr J. Evans, Cardiff, acted as pianist. At the commence- ment of the proceedings the Chairman gave "The Queen," which was well received. A sum of £2 has been handed over to the Reservists' Fund. BARRY. CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. — The pulpit next Sunday evening will be occupied by the pastor, the Rev C. H. Shave. The evening subject will be What is Providence ?" GARDENERS AND ALLOTMENT-HOLDERS are re- commanded to apply for my new Seed Catalogue for 1899. Speciality in Seeds; always fresh. Cata- logues free.—W. R. HOPKINS, Pharmaceutical Chemist, 88, High-street, Barry.

BARRY BRANCH OF THE N.U.T. The annual general meeting of the Barry Asso- ciation of the Nal ional Union of Teachers was held on Saturday at Holton-road Schools, Barry Dock, Mr R. T. Bennett (presideut) in the chair. Mr R. T. Evans was inducted as president for the year. and Mr H. Wood, headmaster of St. Helen's Roman Catholic School, was elected vice-president. Mr T. Higman and Mr J. Lloyd Jones were re- elected r< pres« ntatives of the Association on the South Wales District Unon.

BARRY FUND hUR RESERVISTS FAMILIES. TO THE ED rOR OF THE RARRY HERALD." SIR,-In all parts of this country funda are being started for the families of Reservists who have re-joine 1 their regiments, and I think the town of Barry should do its share in this matter. Th( great wave cf Imperial patriotism which is flawing through the length and breadth of tile land is, I am sure, to be found in Barry, and as Chairman of the Barry Frban District Council, I shall be very pleased to receive any subscriptions which the inhabitants of this district may wish to give. The Vis- trict Council have appointed a committee to assist me in distributing the amounts re- ceived to the families of Reservists living in the district who will be in need of help. It is, I am sure, well known to your readers that the pay of a Reservist allocated to his wife and children is not sufficient to maintain them. It would be a great disgrace to Barry if the wives and cbildien of men who, at their country's call, have left their homes to face death, should be compelled to have resource to Poor Law relief, the least we can do is to see that the men who are fighting our battles shall have no anxiety about the support of their wives and children. Yours truly, J. H. JOSE, Chairman of Barry U. D. Council. District Council Offices, Barry, 2nd Nov., 1899. Amounts already acknowledged S288 2 4 Additional Subscriptions: Employees Barry Graving Dock Co. 6 3 6 Messrs Mordey Caruey and Co 1 8 9 Part Staff Barry Railway Co. (per Mr J.Davies. 5 5 0 Collected at Dinner Wenvoe Arms H. tel, Feb. 6 2 13 6 Proceeds fr >rn M< ssrs Danter and Son's Koundabouts 11 15 2 Mr W. Dow's gaiig Ocean Trimmers 0 10 0 Collected Feb. 3, after recitation by Mr J. T. Harfield 0 6 6 Total. JE316 4 9 Subscriptions to be paid to above fund should be paid into any bank in the Barry district, or sent to me direct. J. H. Toeii.

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, DEATHS. NOTICES should be sent in on or before 18 a.m. on THURSDAY, to ensure insertion in the next issue. BIRTHS. SORRELL-On the 5th ioit, at 75, Castleland-street, the ife of Mr Sorrell, of a son, Miss—On the 5th inst, at 16, Sydenham-street, the wife of Mr Miss, of a daughter. JOE-On the 5th inst, at Court-road, Barry, the the wife of Councillor J. H Jose, J.P, of twius. Both mother and children doing well. MARRIAGES. CHISLETT—RIDGWAY.—On the 1st inst, at Cadox ton Parish Church, by the Rev E. Morris, rector, Charles Chislett to Mrs Ellen Ridgway, both of Cadoxtou. DEATHS. WILLIAMS—OD the 30th ult, at 34, Arthur-street, Barry, Emily, the wife of Mr Harry Williams, dock labourer, aged 27 years. SQUIRES—On the 3ht ult, at 111, Main-street, Cadoxton, Siirah Jane, daughter of Mr Sid. Squires, aged 22 months. LEGGETT-On the 30th ult, at St Lythan's Down St George's, Jane, widow of Mr Ephraim Leggett, general lib. tlL", aged 79 years. THOMAS—On the 31st ult, at Gold Harbour, Pen- doylan, Catherine, wife of Mr Thomas Thomas, farmer, aged 84 years. SPENCER-On the 31st ult, at Dytfryn Lloff, Pen. doylan, Sarah, wife of Mr William Speucer, farmer, aged 67 years. SPENcER-On the 2nd inst, at Dyffryn Lloff, Pen- doylan, Mr William Spencer, farmer, aged 77 years. PEARCE-On the 1st inst, at 51, Newland-street, Barry Dock, Elizabeth, wife of Mr Robert Pearce, ship's carpenter, aged 60 years. PHILLIPs-On the 1st inpt. as 53, Pyke-street, Barry Dock, Richard Evan Phillips, grocer's assistant, aged 20 years. RODGERS-OO the 1st iast. at 63, Queen-street, Barry, Aiice Maud, daughter of Mr John Rodgers, engine driver, aged nine years. PIPER-On the 2nd inst, at 2 Elmgrove-place; St Andrews, William John, Bon of Mr Riohard Piper, mason, aged 11 years. CLEMENTS—On the 3rd inst, at 30, Brook-street, Barry, Mary, \\idow of Mr Richard Clements, general labourer, aged 79 years. HUGUES-On the 3rd inst, at Penrheol, Barry, Anne, widow of Dr John Hughes, aged 76 years. SPENCER—On the 31st ult, in Tredodridge Brook, Pemioylan, Mr Edward Spencer, farmer, aged 29 years. JENKINS—On the 5th inst, at 50, Glamorgan- street, Barry Dock, Mary. widow of Mr Roger Jenkins, miner, aged 72 years. LLOYD—On the 6th inst, at 30, Chesterfield-street, Birry, G1 dys May, daughter of Mr George Lloyd, coaltrimmer, aged 10 months. DIGNER-On the 6th iast' at 4, Northeote-terrace, Barry, daughter of Mr John Digner, blacksmith's striker, aged one year. JACKSON—On the 6th inst, at the Voluntary Hospital, Barry Dock, Anastasia, widow of Mr J. Jackson, ships' steward, aged 57 years. Mr W. Phillips and family, 53, Pyke-street, Bairy, wish to convey their deepest thanks to ,h, jr friends for their kiud sympathy in their recent bereavement.

PAINFUL AFFAIR AT PEN- DOYLAN. FATHER, MOTHER, AND SON DEAD IN TWO DAYS. Particulars of a very sad occurrence at Pen- doylau village, in the Vale of GUnaorfan, are reported. On Wednesday in last Weak Mrs Spencer, of Duflfryn Lloff Farm, died, and the event threw the father and one of the sons into poignant grief. The same evening the body of th,- Bon, Edward Spencer, was found in a stream near his home.—On Friday a coroner's inquest respect- ing the death of the son was held at the Red Lion Inn, when an open verdict of "Found drowned was returned. It was then announced that thp father of the deceased had died about an hour previously. Naturally enough, the painful afrilr has caused a profcund sensation and sorrow throughout the whole of the Vale.

BARRY RAILWAY TRAFFIC RETURN. The total returns from passenger, goeds, and mineral traffic (including receipts of the Vale of Glamorgan Hailway) for the wt'ek ending February 3rd, 1900, amounted to £ 9,555, as compared with £ 11,523 in the cor- responding week last year.

SNAP SHOTS. The first of the four small-pox patients was discharged from the Isolation Hospital on Saturday. Among the queer things at a recent police- court sitting was a man bearing the name of Lawless. Of course, his name convicted him Mr J. E. Rees, the headmaster of the new Hannah-street Schools, is an advocate for the abolishing of corporal punishment. Several of the principal of Barry's citizens may be seen free of charge in the window of a local photographer. Mrs Riches, widow of the late Mr J. Osborne Riches, one of the promoters of Barry Dock, died at her residence, Newport-road, Cardiff, last week. At five o'clock on Sunday morning three individuals are least were of opinion that there had been a very serious earthquake in this district. It is the intention of the teachers to have a warm room shortly at Hannah-street Schools. This being a term for a dance, one is justified in concluding that the teachers will have a warm time. Come and look at our new lamp," said the Surveyor to the Health Committee the other evening. The dignified committee immediately wobbled to the clerk's office windows and greatly admired a new light of the incandescent species which has been burning there for a month past. They had never seen it before. One of the selected six for the Western Mail horses, who have joined the Glamorgan Yeo- manry Company under Major Wyndham-Quin, is Trooper E. H. Ovenden, 32, Porthkerry- road, Barry. Trooper Ovenden is reported to be built on Sandow lines," and physically, must be as near perfection as any man these days. Rhodesian humour is always hard to digest. The tenant of a Barry allotment has lately died, and the late lamented's garden being well cultivated, was seized by his landlady, who fully appreciates the value of possession. The machinery of the law will, however, dispossess this energetic land grabber. Insecure foundations of Porthkerry viaduct, coal strike, breakdown of the dock caisson; subsidence at the low-water entrance, causing damage to lock; and finally a threatened strike of railwaymen. These are a few of the main chapters in the history of the successful and prosperous Barry Company. Here's a chance for the dear unmarried female teachers employed by the School Board. A member of the Board stricken in age was not in favour of married teachers being employed, whereupon the youngest member and greatest champion of the ladies popped up and said that in London married teachers were preferred, for not only were their moulding characteristics great, but they had a gentle, persuasive way with unruly scholars. [" Hear, hear," from the unmarried members and reporters, while the Benedicts scowled and thought of the many different kinds of persuasive instruments at home.] The following evidence of Barry's Cosmopoli- tan genius was given on Monday evening at the smoking concert held in honour of Trooper R. E. Watkins. We are serious when we say that the poem is almost as striking as the A.M.B. Of course, our old friend Watkins Will be sure to give them socks, They won't hoist the white flag Or hide behind the rocks, But come out in the open, Ever ready for the fray, And cut them down like men cut corn True Britishers are they. Turn ever leaf and you have the final seene," They'll all ceme home in triumph, And be presented to the Queen Watkins will be made Lord Barry, Of that there is no doubt. Because be helped the other boys To wipe old Krugor out. —(Loud and prolonged cheers.) No O. YES ?-It is not pleasant te feel despen* dent and low-8pirited, nor te feel bilious and have paint in the back. Is there a way te move this nnpleasant froling? YES, there is; experience teaches that OWE)(' CERTAIN PILLe will totally remove above complaints surely and effectually. Have yen tried them ?—Depdt: OWEIT, Chemist, Cadexteo.

FOOTBALL. LATE FIXTURES (SATURDAY). SHMI-FINAL SOUTH WALES & MONMOUTHSHIRE CUP, BARRY UNIONIST V. ROGERSTONE.—At the Quins Ground, Cardiff. Train leaves Barry at 1.30. Kiuk off at 3. Barry team Goal, J. Sutton barks, Green and fcheldon half-backs, Parry, Kees, and Callaghan; forwards, Thomp- son, Another, Mitchell, Thursby, and Williams. Reserves, P. Jones and Dale. BARRY UNIONIST RESERVES V. MACKINTOSH. —To be played at Roath Park, Cardiff. Barry team Goal, Burbidge; backs, F. Gray and P. James balf-baoks, Winch, P. Jones, and A. Giles; forwards, Lawrie, Thomas, W. Winch, W. Thomas, and Dalton. CADOXTON UNITED V. RAWDENS (Cardiff).- To be played at Cardiff. Train leaves Cadoxton at 2.37. United:—Goal, W. Edmunds; backs, V. Moss and G. Brock; half-backs, A. Evans, H. Stuckey, and W. Griffiths forwards, R. Jordan, H. Johnson, J. Cannock, J. Clissold, and J. Morgan. BARRY DISTRICT JUNIORS v. TRKLEWIS "A." To be played at Barry. Kick off at 2.30. Ju i iorn: — Goal, S. Motton; backs, A. Pearce (capt.), and R. Mason; half-backs, J. Yarr, S. Gl nviile, and J. Mason; forwards, J. Neill, G. James, T. Gyles, G. Parry, and A. Melvin. Referee, Mr S. Neill. BARRY WElT END V. ST. VINCENTS (Cardiff). — !'o be played at Cardiff. Train leaves Barry at 2.10. West End :-Goal, Connor; backs, D. Garrett and F. Tolchard; half-backs, G. Robins, G. Haywood, and S. Woods; forwards. E. B. Waite, T. Miles, G. Travers, E. Reef J. P. ThowAs.