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Furniture carefully removed. of all size3 kept, By Hour or Contrtict. V DAyiD P AU L T, Light and Heavy Hauling done FURNiTURE REMOVED BY RMD aR L_ at Moderate Prices. 1, Treharne Road. Brakes, Traps, Waggonettes, "< Close Carriages for Weddings, &c., &c., on hire. Note the Address- David Paulett, Coal Merchant, OtEce-I, Station Yard. 1, Treharne Road, Cadoxton-Barry. ESTIMATES FREE. "I D. IESTYN JONES, i GROCER, FLOUR, CORN, AND POTATO MERCHANT The Emporium, High St., Barry. i § Institute of Phrenology. CHARACTER, DISPOSITION AND TALENTS Correctly delineated from Photograph, by PRINCIPAL E. S. G-. MAYO Expert Advice given. Fees from 1/- t 5, CASTLE ARCADE, CARDIFF. ^y-ELSH gOOKS, pAPERS, & J^USIC AT AT ROBERTS BROS., 15, Working Street, Cardiff, Stationers and Bookbinders, Staff Notation and Solfa Printers. Welsh Books at Special Terms. Send for catalogue. WELSH & ENGLISH CHRISTMAS CARDS. special Lines in Children's Books, Games, &c., &e. Patronise the Man who sticks! to his own Trade. E. A. DAVIES, (LATE J. R. CHAMINGS), THOMPSON STREET POSTING STABLES, BARRY DOCK. Large Brakes for Picnics and Parties. Traps, Brakes, and Wagonettes on Hire Neatest and best turn out in the District. Brakes Running Daily to Barry Island. Oldest and Largest Postiifg Establishment in the District PRIVATE ADDRESS—85, GRAVING DOCK ST. WILLIAMS BROS., PRACTICAL TAILORS AND CLOTHIERS, 31, MAIN STREET, CADOXTON-BAXRY. Superior quality Goods. Excellent Fit guaranteed. Your patronage respectfully solicited. pARIS EXHIBITION, 1900. Conducted Tours. Four Days in Paris, JE3 13s 6d. PAYABLE, Is WEEKLY. 1) I-ESIS, 45, Charles Street, Cardiff. Til,. LONDON EQUITABLE EXCHANGE. Stock and Share Brokers and Dealers and In- vesliii, Advisers, 18, ELDON STREET, LONDON, E.G. Writ-1 for Pamphlet (free), containing full particulars of our Investment, "Cover," Deposit, 3-Montly and Special Operations. '['!>» only safe way of making profits on the London Stock Exchange." No FURTHER LIA- BILITY beyond Cover" remitted. Invest- ment s made at charge of l-16th per cent., ana MH /'COYER" TRANSACTIONS opened at "MIDDLE PRICE." Money advanced to any 'iiuount on approved Stock and Shares, at 1 per cent. above Bank rate. Correspondence invited. Telegrams," Elopement, London." Advertisement cale. S M ALL PREPAID ADVERTISEMENTS. One Three Six Ins. Ins. Ins. 20 Words or under 0 6 1 0 2 0 Over 20 and under 30 0 9 1 3 2 3 Over :30 and under 40 1 3 2 0 2 9 Each additional 10 words 0 4 0 8 1 0 L'SGAL AND FINANCIAL ADVER- TISEMENTS. Parliamentary Addresses 6s. per inch per insertion Prospectuses of Public Com- panies, and Local Authori- ties Notice 4s. per inch. per insertion Local Election Addresses 4s. per inch. per insertion AL161 Announcements 3s. do. OKNEBAL TRADE ADVERTISEMENTS. 1 tr < u.portions Is. Od. per inch. 4 to s IUM i tuns Os. 10d. „ 9 to ^-insertions Os. 9d. 26 insertions Os. 7d. Jt 62 insertions 01. W* „ PHOTOGRAPHY. J. BELL Has OPENED his NEW STUDIO, built on an improved plan, end fitted with the Best Apparatus and Lenses, for High Class Work at Moderate Charges. 61, HOLTON ROAD, BARRY DOCK. fcjr See our Window,and ask for Price List. SAMUEL BALL, FISH, POULTRY, & GAME DEALER. FRESH SUPPLIES DAILY. ORDERS PROMPTLY ATTENDED TO. Note the Address- 124A, HOLTON ROAD, BARRY DOCK. FOR BEST QUALITY GROCERY AND PROVISIONS, GO TO J. HUGHES & CO., 219, HOLTON ROAD BARRY DOCK FRESH BREAD DELIVERED DAILY. Tr Send Post-Card for Cart to call. THE CAMBRIAN WINDOW AND GENERAL CLEANING COMPANY. WINDOWS CLEANED AT LOWEST TERMS Patent Appliances and Telescope Ladders. OFFICE :— 14, REGENT STREET, BARRY DOCK. >jgjMARRIAGE KJ*. (^^100 on MamageT^H Write for pamphlet C. MUNTUOMERIE, Secy., 54, Bow Laue, Cheapside, London, E.C. Agents wanted. SAM. GRIFFITHS, HOUSE & ESTATE AGENT, BARRY, HAS THE FOLLOWING PROPERTIES TO J^ET BARRY: Houses in Salisbury-road, papered out and in good order, 6s. Houses in Cambridge-street, six rooms, hot and cold bath, charming situation, papered to suit tenant, 9s. 12. Aberthaw-terrace, eight rooms, hot and cold bath, papered and painted recently, 12s, BARRY DOCK: Several Houses in George-street, papered none but respectable tenants netd apply 8s and 8s 6d. Capital Houses in Dock View-road, suitable to coal trimmers, &c. 10s. Commodious Business Premises, 19, Holton- road low rental to good tenant. STOCK EXCHANGE SPECULATION. MESSRS. MORRIS, FLETCHER & CO., BANK CHAMBERS, 98, CHEAPSIDE, LONDON E.C., Transact every description of Stock Exchange business either for Investment or Speculation. Joint Options under their sole control opened every Monday and Thursday. Each share costing £ 0 12s 6d controls jEoOO Foreign, or £250 Railway and Miscellaneous Stock for 30 days, WITHOUT FURTHER LIA- BILITY. Our last "Joint Options" Canadian, Pacifies and Hpanish were closed at a profit of 45 per cent. and 75 per cent, respectively. eircul&r seat free by post. DRAPERY-WANTED, a respectable YOUTH as APPRENTICE ro the above.—Apply to JOHN T. Fa. ST, 62, 64, Holton Road, Barry Dock. ANTED at once, a good GENERAL SER- VANT.—Apply 43, Kingsland Crescent, Barry Dock. rrO LET,-Splendid Six-roomed HOUSE, situate L in Barry-road, and known as Ludlow Villa." Apply, C. H. LEWIS, Grocer, 41, Barry.road, Cadoxton. A A T) MILITARY BAND (of from tXjL, vJ»X), 20 to 30 Instrumentalists) IS OPEN TO ENGAGEMENTS. Address BAND SECRETARY, R.A.O.B. Institute, Thompson- street, Barry Dock. WANTED, a sharp LAD, not under 15, to learn the HARDWARE and FURNISH- ING TRADE.—Apply first, in own handwriting, to HOOPER & Co., 99-100, High Street, Barry. WANTED, respectable YOUTH as APPREN- TICE for DRAPERY also One for OUT- FITTING.-BuCKLAND'S, 90, 92 and 94, Holton Road, Barry Dock. FOR SALE, or EXCHANGE FOR POULTRY, INCUBATOR (nearly new).—Apply HERALD Office, Barry Dock. IF you want the WINNER of the LINCOLN- SHIRE HANDICAP X GRAND NATIONAL, send at once to J. WOODS, 22, High-street, Cardiff, enclosing Is in stamps. Indigestion and Liver Complaint. A GENTLEMAN who has been cured of the above complaints, after being a sufferer for many years, will forward the Prescription free to anyone on receipt of 6 stamps, to help defray the cost of advertising.—Address Mr MELLETT, 8, Dogo Street, Cardiff. James Jones & Co., UNDERTAKERS AND FUNERAL CARRIAGE PROPRIETORS, 68, Holton Road, BARRY DOCK. Open Cars, Hearses, Broughams, Shellibiers, and Belgian Horses. The only Funeral Carriage tyaster in the District where Horses are kept exclusively for Fuijerals. Funerals Completely Furnished in Superior Style with every requisite, including all Fees and Ex- penses, according to the Fixed Charges regulated to suit all Customers, with a strict regard to Economy in every detail. Country Undertakers Supplied Throughout. National Telepbone-No. 33. Telegrams Jones, Undertaker, Barry Dock." W. H, HOOPER & CO. 99-100, HIGH ST., BARRY. QOMPLETE JUNERAL JURNISHERS AND DIRECTORS. ALL FUNERALS UNDER PERSONAL SUPERVISION. ESTIMATES GIVEN ON APPLICATION. Telephone :—National, No 64.-Telegraphic Address, Hardware," Barry. Private Address, 2, Hilda Street, Barry. r "~r CLEAN HAIR. You have removed a cause of much trouble to me. Since my children have been going to school, I have suffered untold misery on account of their heads. Do what I may, I could not keep them clean. I have cried myself to sleep at nights with the annoyance, but now I use HAGON'S CLFAl-iSF.It once a week—after their bath, and dip the brush in it when I dress their hair daily. There has been no more trouble, and their hair is glossy and strong." My little girl has very fair hair, and was much troubled with nits, &c., but since using HAGON'S CLEANSER I have never seen any sign of live stock, and her hair is lovely." GOLDEN HAIR. "I have used HAGON'S CLEANSER con- stantly for my girls, and they now have beautiful golden hair in such great abun- dance that strangers stop in the street to Voire them." SCRAGGY HAIR. I have three children—two girls and a boy. The boy has strong, healthy hair always, but the two girls' hair used to come out coombsfulI at a time, and what they kept was scraggy and weak. I have used HAGON'S CLEANSER for six months now, and their hair is much longer, stronger, and brighter. I could hardly have hoped for such success." MOTHERS, have written the above in their letters to me. One says she would rather pay a sovereign a bottle than be compelled to do without HAGON'S CLEANSER now. The cost is Sixpence per bottle, by post tor 9d, or two bottles by post for Is 4d from the maker. Address MR HAGON, CHEMIST, CARDIFF- but most Chemists sell HAGON'S CLEANSER," Ask your Chemist for it; it only costs 6d, then—be sure you get HAGON'S. Shams are hateful—have the real thing, or none at all. Imitations are never satis- factury. Remember the Name HAGON'S. I Kothing else can do the work. Barry Urban District Council Election To THE ELECTORS OF THE WEST WARD. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,— JLj Having been requested to become a candi- date for the approaching vacancy on the District Council, caused by the retirement of Captain F. Murrell, I beg to solicit your vote and interest, and to place some of my views before you. I shall contest the election as a Progressive can- didate. As a matter of principle I have declined to be associated with any political patty, believing that the introduction of politics into local affairs is un- desirable, and prejudicial to the public interest,— tending to warp judgment, and fetter conscientious action. If you should think well to return me, it will be one of my chief aims to induce the District Couhcil to soften our water supply, an undertaking which would mean an immense saving in soap and labour to the ratepayers of Barry. I hope to correct the laxity of the District Coun- cil in Dot carrying out with promptitude those private improvements which are urgently required. The back lanes running behind many of the streets in this Ward have been disgracefully ne- glected, and are in a most insanitary condition. For the sake of our health, it is necessary that back lanes should be cleainsed as carefully as high roads. The present appliances for flushing sewers are inadequate. If elected, I shall endeavour to per- suade the Council to increase the number of self- acting water-tanks, contrivances which auto- matically and periodically flush the sewers. And finally, I am in favour of the District Coun- cil obtaining freehold allotments for the ratepayers, and I shall be glad to support any reasonable plan for making this suggestion an accomplished fact. The above are social questions deeply affecting the well-being, comfort and health of every resident in the Ward. They have bean neglected m the past, and I shall consider it a privilege if, with your permission, I may devote my energies to them and many others in the future. I have the honour to be, Yours, Ac., PERCY SMITH. NATIONAL TELEPHONE, 71. John Jones & Sons HIGH-CLASS FURNISHING UNDERTAKERS, 153, HOLTON ROAD (OPPOSITE WINDSOR HOTEL), BARRY DOCK. Workshop and Mewø: TOP OF EVAN STREET, AND WINDSOR MEWS, CASTLELAND STREET. EVERY REQUISITE FOR FUNERALS OF ALL CLASSES. Funeral Carriages of Every Description on Hire. THE TRADE SUPPLIED. Nice Assortment of Wreaths and Memorial Card always in Stock. TERMS—CASH. BEN THOMAS, JJOUSE AND ESTATE A GENT, 3, REGENT-STREET, BARRY DOCK, Has the following PROPERTIES TO LET: BARRY- Shop, with bakehouse, in Victoria-road low rent to respectable tenants BARRY DOCK- 8 and 26. Evans Street, io clean condition, 7s 124, 98, 86, 123, Merthyr Street will be put in good order to respectable applicants, 7s 46. Kingslaud Cresceut, lis. 32, Lombard Street, newly done out, 7s 4, Robert-street (bath, hot and cold, excellent condition), 8s Shops in front of the Bassett Arms Hotel, low rent to respectable applicants. Houses m George Street, will be papered out to good applicants 8s and 8s 6d. 5. Cyril Street, 7s Houses in Everard Street, very eomfortably ar- ranged thoroughly respectable neighbourhood conservatory, &c., 7s 6d Two good Houses in Tydvil Street (hot and cold bath, &c), 7s CADOXTON- 8, Chesterfield Street, will be put in good order for satisfactory applicant, 5s 6d also 20, Fairford Street, and 12, Robin's Lane, 6s 53, Kenilworth Road (delightful position, built on the rock, healthy position); lis 2, Church Road Shop, 10s 6d. Palmerstown Road, 6s Arthur Street, 6s Henry Street, 6s BARRY. SALE OF LEASEHOLD SHOPS AND DWELLING-HOUSES. MESSRS MORGAN and ROBERTS are in- structed to SELL BY AUCTION, at the I BARRY HOTEL, BARRY, on THURSDAY, March 9th, 1899, at 7 o'clock precisely, in Three Lots (subject to such conditions as shall be then and there produced) the following valuable LEASEHOLD PREMISES: LOT I.-All that substantially-built Dwelling- house and Shop, known as No. 118, High-street, Barry, with stables at the rear, in the occupation of Mrs Annie Lucas, at the weekly rent of lis 6d. This Lot is held under a Lease from the Barry Estate Company, Limited, for 99 years from the 26th day of November, 1884, at the yearly ground rent of £ 7 10s. LoT 2.—All that substantially-built Dwelling- house and Shop, known as No. 24, Barry Dock- road, Barry, in the occupation of the Barry Reading Room Committee as weekly tenants, at the rental of 930 per annum. This Lot is held under a Lease from the Barry Estate Company, Limited, for the term of 99 years from the 26th day of November, 1884, at the yearly ground rent of £ 9 10s 6d. LOT 3. -Ali that substantially-built Villa Resi- dence, known as Avoca," situate at the corners of Windsor-road and iligh-street, now in the occupation of Dr Kelly as yearly tenant thereof, at a rental of f32 per annum. This Lot is held under a Lease from the Barry Estate Company, Limited, for the term of 99 years from the 25th of March, 1889, at the yearly ground rent of f3 10s. For further particulars apply to the Auctioneers at Market Square Chambers, Pontypridd, and Metropolitan Bank Buildings, Barry Dock, or to MESSRS SPICKETT & SONS, Solicitors, Pontypridd. "As you make your beds so must you lie." | S SPRING 3ft. x 6ft.6in. 13/6 4^. B. MAGGS & CO., Promenade, Clifton, BRISTOL. land fOr illustrated gatmocus. Barry Urban District Council Election 1899. TO THE ELECTORS OF THE SOUTH WARD. F ELLOW-ELECTORS,- At the request of the Liberal and Radical Association and a large number of Rate- payers, I beg to become a candidate at the forth- coming Election. I am a Resident in the Ward, and have resided in the Town for many years. I have watched its growth and development, and believe that these demand still closer attention. The ever-growing importance of the Town is such that there should be a substantial increase in the number of Repre- sentatives. Recent events have proved that there has not been sufficient supervision over Syndicates laying out Streets in the past. The time has arrived when speculative interests should not be allowed to deform the Town, nor retard its means of communication. The Gladstone Road scheme is an example of this. I am in favour of Gladstone Road but there is no reason nor necessity that the Rate- payers should pay for making the Road nor for the Private Improvements. The Agreement entered into with Mr John Weaver is such that I stroagly disapprove. No Agreement should be entered into unless the same has been submitted to an OPEN Council Meeting. There will be many important questions before the Council in the near future, and it will require time and careful attention to guide the public affairs of our Town. Should you deem worthy of your confidence, it will be my pleasure to serve you to the best of my ability. Hoping to receive your Vote and Interest at the forthcoming Election, I remain, Ladies and Gentlemen, Yours faithfully, JOHN A. MANATON. 7, Deck View Road. BARRY URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL. THE Gas and Water Committee are prepared to -L receive TENDERS for the SUPPLY and DELIVERY of from 8,000 to 10,000 TONS OF GAS COAL, and about 100 TONS OF CANNEL COAL, in such quantities and at such times as the Engineer and Manager, Mr F. M. Harris (of whom any further Particulars cau be obtained) may re- quire. The Person or Persons whose Tender is accepted will be required to enter into a Bond, with ap- proved Securities, for the due performance of the Contract. The Committee do not bind themselves to accept the lowest or any Tender. Sealed Tenders, endorsed Tender for Coal," or Cannel," as the case may be, giving the names of the Pits from which the coal will be raised, and the price per Ton of 20 cwts. delivered into the Siding at the Gas Works, Barry, to be addressed to the Chairman of the Gas and Water Committee, on or before the 16th instant. Gas and Water Offices, Barry, March 4th, 1899. BARRY URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL. GAS AND WATER DEPARTMENT. NOTICE TO PLUMBERS, BUILDERS, AND OTHERS. ON and after MONDAY, APRIL 10TH, 1899, all WATER FITTINGS used in the Barry Urban District will be required to be TESTED and STAMPED by the Department. Particulars of Requirements and Charges may be obtained upon application. Plumbers and others are requested to send the Fittings to be Tested to the Testing Depart- ment at Gas Works, Barry Dock, on MONDAYS and THURSDAYS, between the hours of 9 and 12 a.m. E. W. WAITE, A.M.I.C.E., Water Works Engineer. Gas and Water Department, March 7th, 1899. BARRY URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL. NOTICE IS HEREBY (HVEN that at a Meeting of the above Council, held on the 3rd day of March, 1899, the following Resolution was passed :— The Surveyor submitted Plans, Sections, Estimates, and Provisional Apportionments for Private Improvements in- 1. LANE BETWEEN DOCK VIEW- ROAD and JEWEL-STREET. 2. KA'l HLEEN-STREET. 3. OXFORD-STREET. 4. CAMBRIDGE-STREET. Resolved- "That the Specifications, Plans, Sections, Estimates, and Provisional Apportionments sub. mitted by the Surveyor be approved." NOTICE IS ALSO HEREBY GIVRN that the ap. proved Specifications, Plans, Sections, Estimates, and Provisional Apportionments will be kept de- posited during One Month from the date hereof, at the Offices of the Urban District Council, and will be open for inspection at all reasonable times. Dated this 10th day of March, 1899. By Order of the Council, J. ARTHUR HUGHES, Clerk. District Council Offices, Holton Road, Barry Dock. FREE HOUSE. ROSE AND CROWN HOTEL, NORTH STREET, CARDIFF (HEAD QUARTERS BOROUGH CYCLING CLUB). P. MAGGS, PROPRIETOR. Choice Wines and Spirits, Stout, Burton and Bitter Ales, Cigars, &c. GOOD STABLE ACCOMMODATION, Bim, CARDIFF UNION. THE Guardians Invite TENDERS for FUR- JL NISHING FUNERALS and SHROUDS for OUT. DOOR PAUPERS in the Parishes of BARRY and SULLY for the year ending LADY DAY, 1900. Forma of Tender to be obtained from me, and returned under cover endorsed Tender for Funerals, Barry District," so as to reach me not later than 6 p.m. on FRIDAY, 17th MARCH, 1899. No Tender necessarily accepted. ARTHUR J. HARRIS, Clerk. Union Offices, Queen's Chambers, Cardiff, 9th March, 1899. Barry School Board. TENDERS FOR STATIONERY, &c. TENDERS are HEREBY INVITED for the L SUPPLY of:— 1. BOOKS AND STATIONERY, 2. KINDERGARTEN MATERIALS, 3. NEEDLEWORK MATERIALS, for the several Schools under the Board, for ONE YEAR, ending 25th MARCH, 1900, which must include FREE DELIVERY of the Goods at the Schools. Tenders must be made on the Forms of the Board, to be obtained from the Clerk Firms must tender separately for the above items. The Board do not bind themselves to accept the lowest or any Tender. Tenders, duly endorsed and sealed, to be sent, together with Specimens of Goods, on or before MARCH 22ND, 1899, to the Clerk to the School Board. School Board Offices, Holton Road, March 8th, 1899. HANDBILLS > CAREFULLY DISTRIBUTED THROUGH- OUT TOWN AND DISTRICT BY HENRY THOMAS (The Blind Boy), 9, CROSS STREET, BARRY DOCK.
IN DISPRAISE OF SMALL SOULS.…
IN DISPRAISE OF SMALL SOULS. "No ONE," says Rudyard Kipling, has ever yet explained what actually happens when an irresistable force comes in contact with an im- movable post." The old conundrum to which this observation of Kipling refers has given endless amusement to juvenile, and caused not a little perplexity to adult minds, in the efforts made to find a satisfactory auswer. In a mild but practical form the problem has worried Municipal Barry of late. The Gladstone Road Committee— an apparently immovable force- had, judging from appearances, collided with what is styled the Opposition "-a seemingly immovable post-and until last Friday's meet- ing of the Council no one seemed to know exactly what had happened, or what was likely to happen. It is the unexpected, we are told, which always does happen, aud the results bear out the sententious maxim. The irresistible force has turned out to be irresistless only in semblance, and the exasperating riddle (what would be the consequences if a force that couldn't be stopped came in contact with an obstacle that couldn't be moved ?) which the enigmatist believed he was on the threshold of seeing civically solved will doubtlessly be passed on to posterity ad infinitum. At, or before, the moment of impact, the Gladstone Road Committee has voluntarily, abruptly brought itself up, and the puzzle- monger's loss is the Council's and ratepayer's gain. There can be no doubt that Alderman Meggitt's notice of motion to suspend all negociations pro tem was conceived in the interests of peace, of good government, and the Gladstone Road; and as such it was regarded by the Council and will be accepted by the town. To have pursued the path hitherto traversed, and in the fortress-taking manner more commendable in military than civic tactics with which we have been familiar for some time would have been to accentuate every objectionable feature in connection with the projected new road, and the opposition would have been more than human had they not hinted that a similar notice of motion a few weeks ago would have prevented much ill-feeling and misunderstanding. The suspension of negeciatioDs means the suspension of hostilities, and while the flag of truce flutters in the breeze it is to be hoped that the time will be occupied by the Council in reviewing the position and in endeavouring to formulate a policy which, when operations are resumed, will enable them to command, if not the ad- miration, at least the respect and confidence of the public. In the meantime, it may not be inadvisable to counsel a little circumspectness on the part of certain Councillors and their friends who are peregrinating the district circulating, with ill- concealed relish, unsubstantiated reports, and plausible damaging half-truths with the manifest object of discrediting the repre- sentatives or repiesentative who chiefly voices in the Council the views of the opposing ratepayers. Inuendoes founded on unverifiable statements and incidents, like chickens, invariably come home to roost. The accusation that Mr Smith-Jones had disposed of a piece of land within the last month for £ 200 with a view to blocking the road, or at least compelling the town to pay more for it than otherwise would have to be done, was simply riddled by the accused, and it is regret- table that Mr William Thomas had not the grace to apologise for having made the charge. The explanation given was sufficient to satisfy even the most biassed opponent, and yet daily the imputation is being repeated. To refer to another of the errorists' fairy tales-Mr George David did not accuse the mouth-piece of the opposition, as is reported and very generally believed, at the recent Local Government Board inquiry, of having misled him but he did say, and said audibly, that the minutes of the Coun- cil were misleading in that they failed to substantiate a statement made by the Clerk. It may be true what is also being circulated that the gentleman in question, after the enquiry, stated to one or more promoters of the scheme that he had been misinformed by the opposers; but really one can scarcely be blamed for treating these narrators and their narratives with incredulity. Mr George David was briefed to put certain views before the Government Commissioner, and our own impression is that he put those views forward in an eloquent and unmistakable way. He had written and printed material to guide him sufficient to enable any lawyer, without the assistance of even an oval word, to grasp the situation; and, as we have stated, he showed that be did grasp the position clearly. And we have yet to learn that it is within the province of an advocate's prerogatives to make a present of his clients to the enemy, as is alleged he has done. The repudiation at the last Council meeting by one or two objectors to the scheme of having sought or assisted to pay for the services of a solicitor at the recent enquiry, and of which so much is being made by some of the promoters, amounts to very little in reality. Their views were presented, whether they paid for the presentation or not, but by their repudiation these comatuous Councillors (of whom, en passant, the town is getting a little tired), have attained an importance in the eyes of a few who have hitherto regarded their observations, or the absence of their observations, with scant courtesy. For the sake of the Council and for the credit of the Councillors themselves, we would suggest (and we speak now of their private utterances rather than their public speeches), in discussing the personalities of their opponents, the display of a greater regard for fact, and not quite sd much reliance on fiction The display of a greater breadth of view and the evincing of a little less bias, would add materially to their dignity in the opinion of their auditors. The town possessing a small-souled Council is a town whose foundations are in the gutter. In the interests of peace, of good government, and the Gladstone Road, we are glad of the halt proclaimed-glad of the opportunity it gives for the irritation engendered to be allayed. But if the friends of the scheme continue, the ill- advised tactics of belittling the motives and besmirching the persons of their opponents now so much in evidence, the prospects of peace will be remote. The scheme has not yet been adopted by the Council or acquiesced in by tne town, and if Gladstone Road is to become an accom- plished fact, a united house, not a house divided against itself-the aggregate wisdom of the public representativesu-iø necessary to secure terms which will bear examination. And that those terms will be subjected to close scrutiny goes without saying. The ground covered by the Provisional Order presents perplexing features, which, to bring matters to a gratifying issue, will test the tact and the business capacity of the Council severely. Dr. Millward alone, who has not yet even been approached by the Council or Committee, with his ground-rents and reversionary interests, 999 years hence, is a fairly tough nut to crack, and patience, consideration, unity, are qualities lowest in the category of those required by the Council for the efficient discharge of their duty. The armistice may be advantageously utilised, but to utilise it advan- tageously, a 44 right-about-turn on the part of a section inside and outside the Council in the beslobbering policy now in vogue, is highly essential. Ratepayers, as a rule, are long- suffering and slow to anger, but behind the few, the very few, who are fighting for an open Council for the transaction of public business in a public way and to redress grievances, some of them, perhaps, imaginary, but others, very, very real, there is a large body of the afore- named long-suffering fraternity, as was demon- strated by the last ratepayer's meeting, who cannot be expected to stand idly by while the fighters who fight fairly are being maligned. They are not likely to stand idly by either and see the birthrights of the town bartered away for a mess of pottage, even if internecine strife be given as the sole cause.
THE DISTRICT COUNCIL CHART
THE DISTRICT COUNCIL CHART STATE OF THE BAROMETER. The list of members' attendances at District Council and Committee meetings from the 22nd April (annual meeting), 1898, to the 2nd March, 1899, was read at the monthly meeting of the Council on Friday evening last, and is aa follows:— DISTRICT COUNCIL MEETINGS. Number of meetings held—25. E. B. Smith-Jones 25 D. Morgan 23 J. C. mpggitt 22 W.Thomas. 22 E. Treharne 20 W. Paterson 20 J. L. Davies 20 J. H. Jose 17 F. Murrell 17 W. Saunders 16 J. Thomas 16 S. Barnett. lõ The Finance Committee met 11 times, and Mr Smith-Jones attended 10, Messrs Jose and Paterson 9, S. Barnett 6, F. Murrell 4, and E Treharne 1. There were 13 meetings of the Public Works Committee, and Messrs W. Thomas and Morgan attended the whole, J. Thomas 11, J. C. Meggitt l0» W. Saunders 4, and E. Treharne 2. Uut of a possible 12 meet- ings of the Health Committee, D. Morgan attended 11, W. Paterson 10, W. Thomas and J. L. Davies 9, E. Treharne 8, and S. Barnett 4. Three meetings of the Parliamentary Com- mittee were held, and J. C. Meggitt, W. Thomas, and D. Morgan attended the whole, F. Murrell and W. Paterson 2, and E. Treharne 1. The Pleasure Boats Committee met on two occa- sions, and D. Morgan and W. Paterson were present at both meetings Captain Murrell at one, but Dr. Trebarne and J. Thomas attended neither. The Cabs Committee was called six times, and W. Thomas and D. Morean md# full attendances, S. Barnett 4, Dr Treharne 2 J, Thoma, 1, -4 W Samd;ra „„nr thi six. meetings of the Hospital Committee, J. C. meggitt, W. rhomas, ymith Jones, and Dr. powell attended 5, Dr. Neale and Dr. Living- stone 4, and J. B. Jose and Dr. Treharne 3. Only one meeting of the Bye-laws Committee was held, when Messrs Treharne, Morgan. Meggitt, Jose, W. Thomas, Murrell, Smith- Jones, and Paterson were present, and Messrs ■Lfavies, launders, Barnett, and J. Thomas were a sent. The Licensing Committee (Theatrical) met once, when all the members, viz., Messrs Treharne, Meggitt, Morgan, and Jose, were in attendance. The eight meetings of the Glad- stone-road Committee were attended bv Mp«or. Meggitt, Morgan, and W. Thomas, but Dr Treharne was only present twice. There w two meetings of the Parks Comomf00 GFJ Messrs Treharne and Smith-Jones we™ at both, Messrs Meggitt, Jose, W Thnm« Paterson, Murrell, Morgan, and 8 Barnett at one, and Messrs Daviee, Saunders, J. Thomas at neither.