Barry Herald

BARRY LIBERAL AND RADICAL ASSOCIATION. SELECTION OF DISTRICT COUNCIL CANDIDATES. This Association held its monthly meeting on Thursday evening in last week at the Dolphin Restaurant, Barry Dock, under the presidency of Mr W Graham. There was a large attend- ance of members, including Revs Aaron Davies and R. Morgan, Councillors D. Morgan, W. Paterson, W. Thomas, and E. B. Smith-Jones, Messrs J. A. Manaton, D. Hamar, J. D. Thomas, W. Travers, W. J. Bendall, D. Rees, J. Murray, Tom ftvans, T. Williams, Lewis Meredith, J. Cruise, E. J. Thomas, S. R. Jones, W. Hughes, J. -To.,ii,s House), N. Hughes, W. J. Flowers, J. Griffiths, J. Roch (secretary), &c., & SYMPATHY WITH CAPTAIN MUKKKI.F.. The Chairman, in opc u.g ti-e met tiiu, declared that lie woun not like tiia occasion to p;iss with- out exprt.t;>i¡¡, sympathy ef the Ass-oci-t-ion with Captaiii P. Nlii, iel:, in tite r< ce t J'ad her, avement that had befallen him through the, i>eit!i 0: his son. He nvve th,t such a vote be p issed.— Mr W. Thomas seconded the proposition, which was carried by ,Il the members rising in their places. -At the til 'stion of Ouncillf r Paterson, it was agreed that the secretary forv. ard the expres- sion of regret to Captain Murrell. THE DISTRICT COUNCIL ELECTION. I WHAT THE WARDS HAVE DOE. Mr J. Roch, the secretary, read a lengthy and interesting report upon the work done in the three respective wal d- West, East, and South—which the Association have decided to contest in the approaching District Council election. In the W, st Ward it was explained that the Rev Richard M'rgao, who had already done great service in obtaining over ;E2,200 from the County Council towards the local Intermediate Schools, had been unanimously selected. (Cheers.) In the East Ward at a meeting, which was a good augury of the future of the cause in that locality, Mr W. L. Hughes was selected. In the South Ward the name of Mr Evan Jones was mentioned, but eventually Mr J. A. Manaton was unanimously seleettd. The Association in every case unani- mously adopted the recommendations. With regard to the West Ward, Mr D. Hamar at first moved an amendment that Captain Davies be in- vited, but Mr Travers explained that his name was brought up at the meeting of the Ward Committee, but he had refused to accept nomination.—Mr Smith-Jones drew attention to the statement in the address of Dr Percy Smith that he had declined to become the nominee of any political party, therefore conveying the impression that he had been invited by this or some other Association. Although it was correct that Dr Percy Smith had been waited upon by a member of that Association without the consent or knowledge of themselves, it was decidedly untrue to convey any impression of the kind that could be deduced from the address of Dr Smith. The Press were asked to take note of the fact that Dr Percy Smith had not been officially approached by the Liberal and Radical Association. MR WILLIAM THOMAS AND THE SOUTH WARD. In reply to Mr W. Thomas, the President (Mr W. Graham), Mr S. R. Jones, and Mr J. Cruise gave him their reasons for not again offering him their support, the former declaring that as the Association intended making its impress on the town, that impress must be a good one, and could only be brought about by getting into closer touch with their representatives. Each of the candidates made auitable remarks in reply, thanking the Association, and asking them to work on their behalf so as to secure their return.

ALLEGED INFANTICIDE AT BARRY. THE RECENT DISCOVERY OF A CHILD'S BODY. GIRL'S CONFESSION AND ARREST. ALLEGED ATTEMPTED SUICIDE. On Friday night last a domestic servant, Beatrice Hall (20), daughter of a shipwright living at Barry Dock, was arrested for the murder of her female infant, whose body was found in a copse near Holton-road, Barry, on the previous Monday morning. She was in service at a house in Kings- land-crescent, and suddenly left the place on Thursday. She was under a week's notice to leave, but finally departed without giving any information of her intention. She had been able to fulfil her household duties, and nothing unusual in her condition was noticed by her employers. When she left Kingsland-crescent she proceeded to the house of her sister in Richard-street, aDd is now there. At the coroner's inquest on the dead child it was proved by Dr Livingstone that the infant had had a separate existence, and that death was due to exposure. The jury returned a verdict of Wilful murder." Upon the coroner's warrant she had been placed under arrest by Police- Inspector Williams, and she has made a full confession of the circumstances of the birth and disposal of the child. She has admitted attempting to do away with her- self by purchasing poison with 3d borrowed from her sister, to whom she stated that she had broken a dish which she wanted to re-place. The girl was brought up at the local police-court this (Thursday) afternoon, and it is probable that she will be committed for trial at the Assizes. Miss Jenner has actively identified herself with the interests of the accused, and in pursuance of her good work has already engaged a solicitor to defend her.

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CORRESPONDENCE. [We do not hold ourselves responsible for the views expressed by our correspondents.—ED.] G. STEKLE.- Your letter is an advertisement, and must be paid for. TRADES COUNCIL AND THE DISTRICT COUNCIL ELECTION. TO THE EDITOR OF THE "BARRY HERALD." SIR,-I am directed by the Barry Trades Council to ask the favour of the insertion of this letter in your next issue. The Trades Council, having decided to contest the North Ward at the ap- proaching District Council election, had issued a circular to all branches of trade societies affiliated asking for nominations for a candidate for this particular ward, such nominations to be received and considered by the Council at its next meeting on the 9th instant, when a final selection would be made. In the meantime, however, it was found that the last day for receiving nominations of candidates for this election had been fixed by the Returning Officer for the 9th March at 12 noon, and consequently a special meeting of the Trades Council was at once convened to consider the position. At this meeting letters and reports were received from various societies who had already considered the question making nomina- tions for the North Ward, but seeing that the whole of the societies had not then replied, the Trades Council decided to await the receipt of the outstanding replies before making a final selection and on these grounds it was decided that the Council should at once nominate both Mr Evan Jones (the late member of the Barry School Board) and Mr E. S. Phillips (Coal Trimmers' Union) for the North Ward, the final selection to be made at the next meeting of the Council as previously arranged for, and the nomination receiving the largest number of votes will be the candidate. —Trusting that you will be able to insert this letter, thus giving the Trades Council an opportu- nity of explaining their position in the matter, I remain, &c., T. J. CHAMBERLAIN, Secretary. March 6th, 1899. WEST WARD ELECTION. TO THE EDITOR OF THE "BARRY HERALD." SIR,-Having read Dr. Percy Smith's election address in your last issue, I take this opportunity of saying that, whilst I am in no way antagonistic to the worthy Doctor's candidature, I, at the same time, write this as a protest against candidates making rash proposals and promises to do things which, after they are elected, generally end in (soap) bubbles. By saying this, I allude to Dr. Smith's proposal (if elected) to soften our water supply and thus save our soap. Now, sir, seeing that the Barry district is supplied with water of a permanent hardness, no softening process has any marked effect upon it and, further, that experts have failed to soften water of the above description. It would, therefore, be very interesting to the electors and the community at large, and also a pledge of good faith on the part of Dr. Smith, if he could give us some idea as to how he intends to carry out his promise.—Hoping this will be forthcoming, I am, &c., E. B. T.

BARRY FREE CHURCH COUNCIL. DISTRICT COUNCIL CANDIDATES TO BE WEIGHED. Councillor E. B. Smith-Jones presided over a meeting of this Council on Monday evening held at the Wesleyan Chapel, Barry Dock. There was a large attendance of members, including the Revs Aaron Davies, C H Shave, J Mydyr Evans, J Jenkins, H J Horn, and J C Honey (secretary), Messrs J 0 Davies, J Cruise, Adams, R T Evans, S R Jones, W Meikle, R Lowe, J Lowdon, J.P., W J Flowers, Evan Jones, D Richards, W M Davies, Miss Jones (Holton-road), &c., &c.-The President (Captain F Murrell) wrote explaining that under the sad circumetances through which himself and family were passing he could not attend that meeting.—A resolution of sympathy, proposed in suitable terms by the Rev J C Honey, was supported by the Chairman and carried unani- mously.—The Rev Aaron Davies was heartily welcomed as a member of the Association, appro- priate remarks being made by the Kev J Mydyr Evans and the Chairman, making extensive re- ference to the work of the veteran educationist in the past. The Rev D Jones (Jerusalem) and the Rev J Jenkins (Bethel) were also received into membership.—The Rev J Mydyr Evans spoke for a short time upon Oliver Cromwell as a Free Churchman, but being obliged to leave early, his speech was necessarily curtailed, and it is hoped it will be given on another occasion. It was decided also to celebrate the tercentary of Oliver Cromwell by holding a meeting in the district, when the Rev Urijah Thomas (Bristol) and the Rev H Elwyn Thomas (Newport) have consented to be present. It was also agreed to co-operate with the local branch of the Protestant League and get a public meeting at Barry. Captain and Mrs Murrell were elected as delegates to the Federation meetings to be held in London. The Council also decided to hold an united temperance mission in the summer, and other local organisations will be asked to co- operate.-The, question of the District Council election was on the agenda, and it was eventually decided that the Temperance Committee should arrange interviews with the various candidates now seeking election, so as to ask the electorate to refrain from voting for those who do not promise to refrain from affording public support to the liquor interest.

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A FLAG OF TRUCE. At the monthly meeting of the Barry District Council held on Friday evening last, Alderman J. C. Meggitt moved the following resolution, which appeared on the agenda in his name; That as regards Gladstone-road between Court-road and Weston-suqare, no negotiations with any property owners take place without the consent of the Council, unless any urgent matters arise in connection therewith, and to be subject to the obtaining of the Provisional Order." Mr Meggitt said he was bound to admit with frankness that it was very unfortunate to the town that, as a Council, they were divided on the Gladstone-road question. They had had their differences and their lively meetings, and probably they might have more, but he thought the time had come when they should see whether their differences could not be put on one side. The fact that five of the members of the Council, viz., Messrs Jose, E. B. Smith- Jones, Barnett, Davies, and J. Thomas, thought well to appear at the Local Government Board inquiry, and authorised- Mr Barnett Excuse me. I never authorised anyone to appear on my behalf. Mr Meggitt I am very sorry if I have made a mistake. Mr George David read the names of the five gentlemen, and said he was authorised to appear for them and to oppose. I accept Mr Barnett's correction, and say I am very sorry to find that four of the members of this Council appeared in opposition. Mr J. Thomas: I can say the same as Mr Mr Barnett. (Laughter.) Mr Meggitt: Hence, it is only three members. Proceeding, Mr Meggitt said it was the first time, with one exception, that any application of this Council to the Local Government Board had been objected to. He moved his resolution in the interests of peace, and it was identical with an agreement which they arrived at in that room last Monday week. This would leave the whole thing open until they got the Pro- visional Order, and if it was not acceptable to the whole of the members, he would with- draw it. Mr Barnett seconded the resolution, and Mr Saunders said he would support it. Mr Jose said he was pleasei to hear Mr Meggitt make such an admirable speech in the interests of peace. They bad only asked for peace and that the negotiations be put before the Council, and that they might have full knowledge of everything taking place. He, however, would suggest to the proposer that in place of asking the Council to accept this resolution, that it be amended to read "that all negotiations with property-owners in refer ence to this portion of the road should cease until the appointment of the other committee at the first meeting of the new Council in April." Mr Meggitt, with the consent of his seconder, fell in with the wishes of Mr Jose. Mr Barnett said he would like to state that he never gave any authority to anyone to repre- sent him at the Local Government Board inquiry He never saw Mr George David nor paid him one single farthing. He would like to know who briefed Mr David, and where he came from. (Laughter.) Will our clerk give the information? (Renewed laughter.) The Clerk I surely don't know. I only know who briefed me. Mr Smith-Jones said he was pleased to find that as they grew older they grew wiser. What had been sought, what had been begged for over and over again at the Council meetings, now they were going to receive. It might be pleasing to his friend Mr Barnett to have the information as to who engaged Mr David. He, with other gentlemen, engaged Mr David to appear on their behalf; and as five members were in the opposition on this Council, in representing the case he said he was appearing on behalf of those, when really he was repre- senting the opposition. The resolution, which now read—"That as regards Gladstone-road between Court-road and Weston-square, no further negotiations take place until after the annual meeting," was then put to the meeting and carried without a dissentient. Mr Jose was to have moved a resolution to the effect that, in the opinion of the Council, it was strongly desirable that the Gladstone-road Committee should be disbanded, and that a committee, consisting of six members, be ap- pointed to carry out further arrangements. He, however, said, in view of the resolution just passed, that he would withdraw it. Mr W. Thomas I think I may as well move it. Mr Jose: I don't allow you. Mr W. Thomas: I can assure you that the work of the Gladstone-road Committee has ended well. I am sorry I did not have the pleasure of seconding Mr Jose's motion. (Laughter.)

CONDEMNATION BY THE FREE CHURCH COUNCIL. At the quarterly meeting of the Barry Free Church Council, held on Monday evening last, the Rev J. C. Honey brought forward the following resolution:— That we strongly disapprove of the agree- ment between the District Council and Mr John Weaver, by which the former binds itself to withdraw its opposition to the granting of a license to the proposed Osborne Hotel and engages to send a representative to the Brewster Sessions to sustain the withdrawal. We believe this agreement to be in direct opposition to the wishes of the community in general, and that it outrages the moral conviction of the Churches in particular and we, therefore, record our protest against this action of the said Council." In doing so, the rev. gentleman said the action of the Gladstone Road Committee filled him with pain and indignation, and while he did not desire to touch on the financial side of the question, this particular action touched the moral life and convictions uttered by the sig- natories to the opposition to the license last year. While not declaring that the Council had stated what was untrue, the cause of opposition had not been removed, because the building was still directly on the line from Weston Bridge and on the same founda- tions laid when the Brewster Sessions were held. To say that the cause had been removed was false, and he was proud that the ratepayers' meeting had recently passed a vote of censure on the Committee, although it pained him to hold up his hand against some of their own members. When a question of principle was involved, however, friendship stood aside, and that meeting would be a potent factor in determining the question before the Licensing Bench should it again come up this year, and a body of Christian men like themselves should censure the act, too! (Applause). They could not separate men from their actions and although, perhaps, it was not intentional, they had sold the temperance party and the religious convic- tions of honourable men-men who were work- ing hard aud making sacrifices for the town. (Cheers.) The Rev n. J. Horn seconded the resolution. The Rev Aaron Davies, in support, said it was really of great importance that those members of that Council, who were also members of the District Council, should be consistent. The Rev L. Ton Evans having also sup- ported the resolution, The Chairman declared that, in his opinion, the Agreement was wrong, not only from a temperance and religious point of view, but also from a civil point of view, and he believed the time would when members of the Council would havp to give an explanation of how they passed this oven in secret. The resolution when put was carried unani- mously.

DINAS POWIS PARISH COUNCIL. ANNUAL PARISH MEETING. THE DELAY IN THE DRAINAGE SCHEME. The annual parish meeting for the election of mem- bers upon the St Andrew°s (Dinas Powis) Parish Council was held on Monday evening last at the National Schools, Dinas Powis. Mr R. T. Duncan occupied the chair, and amongst those present were :—Major-General Lee, J.P., Messrs T. Cram, J Isaac, D. T. Alexander, G. W. Boucher, J. B. Mockford, Dr Roch, H. Wright, J. Morgan, J. Howells, R. Hughes, E. John, R. A. Sprent, J. Edwards, H. Wailis, C. Young, R. Cram, W. M. Williams, F. W. Hutchins, etc. The Chairman announced that 11 nominations had been received for the nine seats, but one—Mr G. W. Boucher—withdrew.—The Chairman an- nounced that the remaining 10 were the following —Messrs D. T. Alexander, John Ball, Thomas Cram, John Edwards, John Howells, John Isaac, Major-Ginjrul Lee, John Margin, Humphrey Wallace, and Henry Wright. Questions were then invited to be put the respective candidates.—Mr C. Young reminded the meeting that son-e time ago there was a big scheme brought before them about the drainage system of the parish. They had heard nothing whatever further about it, and he would like to know why they had vot. Was it a fact that the Local Government Board inspector could not proceed with the inquiry owing to their clerk's neglect in failing to advise the Barry Dis- trict Council that the inspector was going to be down on a certain date ?—Mr D. T. Alexander was the first to reply. He said he believed everyone knew that he had been a strong advocate for many years of the drainage system, and had repeatedly put it to this annual meeting that if by hook or crook he could force the hauds of the people that had the matter in hand he would make it pretty hot for them. It was not the clerk of the Parish Council, but the clerk of the District Council that did not serve the Barry people with the proper notices, and consequently their efforts to promote the scheme proved unsuccessful.—At the request of Mr R. Hughes, the Clerk read the record of attendances of the members for the past year, which was as follows :—Total number of meetings held, 5 Major-General Lee and Mr H. Wright, 5 Messrs J. Isaac, J. Morgan, J. Howells, and J. Edwards, 4; T. Cram and W. Evans, 3; and D. T. Alexander, 2.—Mr T. Cram, in reply to Mr Young's question, said it was through an informal notice that the drainage scheme had been delayed, but if Mr Young would exercise a little patience, forbearance, and human charity he thought the whole matter would receive a happy consummation in less than 12 months.—Major-General Lee, who was asked to give an account of the business accomplished by the Parish Council during the past 12 months, said they had not spent much money. Although not having taken active measures to do anything, they had been on the watch to guard the interests of the ratepayers. They had gone into the question of lighting the place, and the committee had fixed the number of public lights necessary. They had also called the attention of the District Council on several occa- sions to the necessity for maintaining public foot- paths and other improvements. A committee had also appeared before the County Council to object to the appropriation of the parish by Barry. —Major-General also spoke upon the drainage question.—Mr H. Wallis also spoke at some length upon the great inconvenience cause the residents of Dinas Powis owing to the number of trains which ran through without stopping. He thought this was a point upon which they might agitate for better treatment.—The voting for the respective candidates, which was by show of hands, was then taken, and resulted as follows :— ELECTED. jMajor-General Lee 57 jMr J. Isaac 51 M, H, Wallis 51 JMr H. Wright 50 tMr T. Cram 47 tMr J. Howells. 46 jMr D. T. Alexander 45 Mr J. Edwards 43 J Mr J. Morgan 41 NON-ELECTED. Mr J. Ball 24 X denotes old members. No poll being demanded, the Chairman declared the first-named nine gentlemen elected parish councillors for the ensuing twelve months.

PARENTAL NEGLECT AT BARRY. HUSBAND AND WIFE SENT TO PRISON. A case of deplorable parental neglect was investigated (before Mr Lewellyn Wood and Mr John Lowdon) at Barry Police-court on Friday last, when George Bishop, labourer, and Sarah Ann Bishop, of 53, Vale-street, were summoned at the instance of the R.S.P.C.C., for whom Mr T. Belcher, Cardiff, appeared. The cruelty alleged arosp, so Mr Belcher stated, from un- mentionable filth, occasioned entirely by neglect and laziness. There were three children in the house when it was visited on the 17th February by Inspector New and Police-sergeant Abraham. They were extremely ragged and insufficiently clad, and in a dreadful state. The house was in an indescribably shocking condition. The magistrates took into consideration the fact that the children had been well nourished, and sent the woman to prison for one month and the i male defendant for 14 days with hard labour. ==:=::=--===--=--=-==--===--=====

SATURDAY'S FIXTURES. ASSOCIATION. ROGERSTONE v. BARRY UNIONIST.This League match will be played at Rogerstone. Train leaves Barry Dock at 1.30. Barry team :-Goal, Sutton backs, Green and Picken half-baC*s> Callaghan, J. Sheldon (capt.), and Ramsdale > Towards, C. Jones, WT. H, Morgan, King, G. ^hursby, and I. Sheldon. Reserves, Thomas, Robertson, and Dougall. BARRY WEST END V. ( ,RgliVILLES.-To be played at Cardiff. Train leaves Barry at 2.17. West End --Goal, Blainey backs, lolchard and Garrett half-backs, David, L iUgherJ and Jones forwards, Waite, Travers, Rees, Thomas, and J. Thomas. NEWPORT GARRISON v. TRELEWIS.—(Junior Cup, Semi-final.)-At the Unionist Field; kick off, 3.30.

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, open to all Wales, England, and Ireland, given for the beat five specimens of Onions grown from Seeds obtained from H. J. OWEN, Chemist, Cadoxton. CONCERT AT CALFARIA.—On Wednesday evening a grand concert was given at Calfaria Welsh Baptist Chapel, Barry Dock. The artistes, who sustained a first-rate programme, were the follow- ing :-Miss Annie Bell, R.W.L.C., Madame Winter Hamon, Madame Maggie Walters, Miss Mary Powell, R.W.L.C., Mr David Francis, and Mr Charles Fisher. Miss E Rowlands, Cert. R.A.M., proved a capable accompanist, and Mr Rene Drshayes' selections on the violin were greatly appreciated. The attendance was large, and the concert in every respect proved a great success. THE BARRY DOCK AND DISTRICT STEAM LAUNDRY, GUY'S-ROAD, CADOXTON.—If you are not satisfied with your Laundress, we shall con- sider it a favour if you will give us a trial. Shirts got up equal to new, 3d each. Other articles correspondingly cheap. Purity of colour guaranteed without the use of injurious chemicals. The van will call at any address to collect work. Prices on application.

BARRY DOCK. CONCERT.—On Wednesday evening next a mis- cellaneous concert will be given by the choir of the Bible Christian Chapel, Court-road, assisted by teveral local artistes. A splendid programme has been arranged, and the concei t promises to be an enjoyable one. BUTCHER'S CLAIM.—At the County Court on Tuesday John Richards, butcher, claimed 17s 4d for meat supplied to James Bargery. The latter denied the liability, but was eventually ordered to pay the amouut claimed forthwith with costs. SMALL-POX CASE.—On Monday ni¡.!ht. on the arrival of the schooner Bessie at Barry, it was re- ported that a seaman named Daniel Hostler was stricken with what was suspected to be small-pox. After Dr Neale and Inspector Leyshon had visited the ship, they prouounced the man to be suffering trom that disease, and had him removed to the Infectious Diseases Hospital. N.U.T.—A meeting of the Barry branch of the National Union of Teachers was held on Saturday afternoon at Helton-road School, Barry Dock, when Mr Bennett delivered his presidential address, and dwelt upon technical instruction as it exists in Great Britain and the need of an extended curri- culum. It was resolved to recommend that the orphans' and benevolent funds be amalgamated, and placed under the control of the executive of the Union. UNLICENSED BOARDING -HoLsF,James Webb, Holton-road, BarryDock, was charged at Penartb Police Court on Weduesday in last week with keep- ing a seamen's boarding-house without being duly licensed. Mr J. A. Hughes prosecuted on behalf of the Barry Urban District Council- Defendant once held a license, but this had been revoked. He had since applied five times for a license, but the District Council did not consider him a proper person to be entrusted with a license. Fined £5 and three guineas costs, or one month's hard labour. MISSIONARY MEETINGS.—The annual missionary services of the Bible Christian Chapel, Court-road, were held on Sunday last, when the Rev W. S. Welch, Cardiff, preached appropriate sermons morning and evening, and the Rev W. Spurgeon, Cardiff, in the afternoon. On Tuesday evenirg the usual public meeting took place, the Rev W. B. Lark, president of the conference, presiding. Ad- dresses were delivered by the Chairman, Revs C. H. Shave, W. R. K. Baulkwill, and J. Dale (Bir- mingham). The Rev J. C. Honey (pastor) read extracts from the annual report of the Missionary Society, which, on the whole, was one of the most hopeful and bright received for many years. The amount collected by the Barry Dock Church was f30 12s 9d, and the total receipts of the Missionary Society, were £7,646 7s lid. There had also been an increase in membership, chapels, and in every other department of the missionary work.

BARRY. CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH.—The pulpit next Sunday will be occupied by the Rev C. H. Shave. Subjects Morning, The Hidden parts of Life Evening, "Custom and Conscience." WORKING. MEN'S LECTURES.—The subject of the Rev C. H. Shave's lecture to working men at the Romilly Hall on Sunday evening last was Germs." The attendance was large, and as this is the last of the series of lectures for some months to come, many will regret the loss of these edifying and enjoyable meetings. GARDENERS AND ALLOTMENT-HOLDERS are re- commended 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. LECTURE—Under the auspices of the Debating and Social Society of Bethesda Welsh Conerega- tional Chapel, High-street, the Rev H. Elwyn Thomas, Newport, delivered a lecture on The New Woman and the Old Man," on Tuesday even- ing last. Mr J. E. Rees presided over a good attendance. The lecturer's remarks were both diverting and edifying, and were warmly appre- ciated by those present. GOLF. Bogey says On Saturday there is to be an open foursome at Barry. Several Penarth players intend going down, and I gather there will be a big muster. Entries, I imagine, will be received on the ground, as I have heard no particulars. The first Ladies' Medal competition took place at Barry on Saturday. Only two ladies entered. Miss Mabel Stewart, 87 gros., 31 h'cap., 51 net. Miss Savours, 104 gross., 36 h'cap., 68 net. The prize is presented by Dr King, of Barry, and will be competed for by the winners of each monthly competition on the 5th of August next. RAILWAY MISHAP.-On Saturday afternoon while a train was being shunted across the oiain line the driver pushed them back before the points had been properly turned, and two coaches left the metals. This caused some delay in the working of the line, the passengers having to walk beyond the scene of the accident from Barry Station to take the up trains. DEBATING SOCIETY.—The usual weekly meeting of the above Society was held on Monday evening last, under the presidency of Captain Whall, in the Universal Hotel, Barry. A paper, entitled Does Sport monopolise too much of our Spare Time ?" was read by Mr T Lewis. In the paper it was pointed out that our national sports are gradually degenerating in character, owing to the damaging influence of money-mongering with which they are becoming inseparably connected. The discussion was ably carried on by Captain Whall, Dr Kelly, Messrs J Jones, J Roch, F Burgess, J McCarthy, an& others, all of whom strongly advocated sport, as incorporated in all forms of muscular development, Mr Lewis waa accorded a hearty vote of thanks for his interesting paper, after which the meeting adjourned.

BARRY ISLANb. OPENING OF BAPTIST Missio-N.-On Sunday last special services were held at Barry Island in connection with the opening of a Baptist Mission thereat. This new place of worship has been founded by the Home Missionary Society of the Baptist Union of Wales. In the morning and evening the Rev J. A. Evans (Ebbw Vale) preached, and the services were well attended. In the afternoon the rev gentleman also preached in Welsh, and Mr D Hus-ey (missionary-in-charge) preached in English. The services wrre continued on Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday evenings, when excellent sermons were delivered by several ministers of the denomi nation.

LLANCARFAN. PARISH COUNCIL ELECTIONS.—At a parish meet- ing of the electors of L'.ancarfau, held at the echoolroom on Monday evening, Mr R. Lougher, assistant overseer, presiding, it was unanimously decided to re-eltct the whole of the retiring members as Councillors for the ensuing year, viz., Messrs T. Price, W. Jenkins, W. Hopkins, J. Smith, S. Howells, R. Griffiths, and W. Morgans.

BARRY DISTRICT COUNCIL ELECTION. LIST OF NOMINATIONS. CONTEST IN EACH WARD. The nominations of candidates for the Barry District Council in the respective Wards was closed to-day (Thursday). The following is the list of candidates nominated:— WEST WARD. Dr PERCY SMITH, Hillside, Park Road, Barry. Proposers: T. P. Thomas, C. Hurley, N. George, G. Macey, T. Williams, 1. Davies, and J. C. Reeve. RICHARD HUGHES, Kingsland-crescent, Barry Dock, coal trimmer. -Proposers: E. Make- peace, J. Butler, S. J. Martyn, and M. Nicholas. ALFRED THOMAS WHITE, Porthkerry-road, Barry.—Proposers; A. J. Phillips, W. Richards, C. P. Hearle, D. Powell, D. Morgan, T. Hale, T. Wilson, D. Bevan, and E. H. Jenkins. Rev RICHARD MORGAN, Porthkerry Road, Barry.—Proposers: W. James, W. Paterson, P. C. Oskam, and D. Iestyn Jones. EAST WARD. JOHN LEWIS DAVIES, Vere-street, Cadoxton, grocer.—Proposers: D. Lloyd, C. H. Brown, A. Found, I. Thomas, R. Phillips, D. Evans, H. J. Owen, E. O. Evans, W. Hughes, R. Evans, E. Hughes, and J. H. Davies. WILLIAM SAUNDERS, Station Hotel, Cadoxton, engineer.—Proposers: W. E. Brock, E. Morris, H. Waters, and J. Palmer. WILLIAM LEOPOLD HUGHES, Main Street, Cadoxton, clothier. Proposers William Williams, T. Walters, N. Hughes, E. Ray, J. Jones, J. Cutter, and B. Summers. NORTH WARD. EVAN JONES, George street, Barry Dock, Engineer.-Proposers: Aaron Davies, S. J. Wade, W. Harper, J. Luffman, Edwara Jones, J. Prout, h-van Jones, P. Lennox, F. Griffin, T. Corlett, D. Clark, J. H. Jose, W. Dalley, W. Gibson, A. G. Smith, A. Lewis, W. T..Morgan, W. Jones, A. Phelps, W. Dooley, H. Heywood, E. John, E. Phillips, T. P. John, J. H. Woodward, J. Davies, J. T. Caddy. E. Griffiths, John Jones, S. Lewis, William Tanner, L. Molineux, and J. Ward. DR. PETER JOSEPH U'DONNELL, Ardmoyle, Barry road, Cadoxton. Proposers: R. Stuart, W. C. Robertson, G. Wolfe, R. Thomas, T. Davies, E. T. Williams, J. E. Levers, W. Syms, and J. Messer. SOUTH WARD. PETER WRIGHT, Barry Dock.—Proposers: J* Breillat, R. P. Bennett, J. Robertson, and R. Ford. WILLIAM THOMAS, Barry Dock, auctioneer.- Proposers J. M. Davies, T. Morgan, and F. J. Greener. JOHN ARNELL MANATON, builder, Dock View road, Barry Dock.—Proposers W. Graham, S. J. Stone, E. Griffiths, W. L. Meredith, E. Buckley, G. Osman, H. Redrup, E. B. Smith.Jones, J. Edwards, D. Jones, T. S. Williams, J. Cruise, W. Medhurst, G. Tape, J. Marshall, G. E. Williams, A. A. Brown, T. Powell, A. Phipps, W. Poyer, F. Gardiner, S. R. Jones, J. Austin, H. Paterson, T. Williams, W. Brown, G. Couzens, W. J. Flowers, J. Stewart, J. James, D. Rees, O. McCani), C. F. G. Sixsmith, and D. Hamar.

THE HERALD DIARY. t RID AY: Barry Dock Police Court, 11, Barry Temperance Choir practice every Friday evening at the Welsh Baptist Chapel, Beryl-street, at 7 30 Barry Literary Society, Parish-hall, Barry SATURDAY: Cadoxton branch National Amal- gamated Labourers' Union, 7. Football Rugby Barry v Association Unionist Club v Rogerstone, away SUNDAY: Barry District Glee Society (conducted Mr D. Farr), practices 12.30 and 4 p.m. at Welsh Independent Chapel, High-street, Barry. The practices of the Barry Male party will be held at the Holton-road Board School, at 3. All members will please make an effort to attend. Conductor Mr C Rowlands; chairman, Mr T Morris HON DAY Barry Dock Police-oourt, 11. Navvies' Union branch at Barry Hotel, 7.30 Navvies' Union branch at Witchill Hotel, 7.30 Lifeboat Lodge, IOGT., Glamorgan Restaurant, Barry Dock, 7 .30 „ Barry Parish Church and Orchestra Society Rehearsal 7.30. Barry Debating Society, Universal Res- taurant, 8 TUESDAY: Star of Barry Lodge, I.O.G.T Lane' Coffee Tavern, 8 Sons of Temperance meet every alternate Tuesday, Rosser's Temperance Hotel Annual meeting Barry Horticultural Society, 8 p.m. WEDNESDAY: Penartb Police-court at 10.30 Concert Bible Christian Chapel „ B.W.T.A. meeting Holton-road Baptist Chapel at 3 THURSDA Y: BARRY HERALD published 4.30 Barry District Glee Society, Bethesda Chapel, Barry, 8. St David's Lodge, I.O.G.T., at Shafes- bury Temperance Hotel, Cadoxton, 7.30

BARRY RAILWAY TRAFFIC RETURNS, The total returns from passenger, goods and mineral traffic for the week ending Mar. 4th, 1899, amounted to CIO,588, as compared with 99,923, in the corresponding week last year.

Barry Urban District Council Election TO THE ELECTORS OF WEST WARD. L ADIES AND GENTLEMEN, Owing to the retirement of Captain F. Murrell, a vacancy occurs in the representation for the West Ward. Having been selected by the Liberal and Radical Association to contest the seat, I place myself at your disposal. For nine years I was a member of the Glamorgan County Council, and during that time served on several Committees. While serving on the Technical Instruction Committee I was instrumental in procuring £ 2,200 for the Intermediate School at Barry. Th- Governors of the School showed their appreciation of my services in this respect by passing a Resolu- tion thanking me for same. I am in favour ef Municipalisation of Tramways. As to the Allotments Act, I hope soon to see this amended so that land can be procured under more favourable terms, viz., longer tenure and at a cheaper rate. I strongly support the Taxation of Land Values and Grounds Rents, which, in my opinion, is a just and equitable means of relieving the local burden which weigh sojheavily upon UP. As to the Artizans' Dwelling Act, ii it could be made applicable to the needs of our District, I would urge the enforcing of the same. I also believe in every man having a Living Wage, and being paid at least the Trade Union rate of wages for the district. I have resided in Barry for over three years, and spent the whole of my life in the County of Glamorgan. If elected, I shall at all times do my utmost to serve the interests of the Town and Ratepayers in general. I am, Ladies and Gentlemen, Your obedient Servant, RICHARD MORGAN.

BARRY MASTER BAKERS' ASSOCIATION. SIXTH ANNUAL BANQUET. The sixth annual banquet of the Barry and Cadoxton District Master Bakers aiid Millers' Association was held on Wednesday evening at the Windsor Hotel, Barry Dock. The company numbered about 70 gentlemen. Mr W. Butland (Cardiff) occupied the chair, and amongst those present were Mr P. Lennox (president). Mr W. Spickett, Dr P. J. O'Donnell. Councillor J. L. Davies, Mr D. Lloyd, Mr Bissett (Cardiff Milling Co.), Mr W. Spillers, Mr W M. Lewis, and Mr Arnolds (Cardiff), Dr Sixsmith. Messrs J. D. Watson, G. Caidell, F. Mazey, J. Williams, R. O. Jones, B. A. Walker, I. Mordecai, J.Williams, G. Macey, H. Westail, J. Griffiths (Cogan), E. Butland (Y nrk), J. G. Thomas,T. Edwards (Gloucester), Pen Licost, &e. An excellent repast had been provided by the manager and manageress (Mr and Mrs Hobb), and after partaking of this, an enjoyable toast list was entered upon. The toasts of "The Queen and Royal Family," and The Forces Spiritual and Tt:mporal," were submitted by the Chairman. Communications were then read from Mr C. H. Lewis (vice-president), Dr Treharne, Mr J. Price, Mr J. W. Weaver, and others, expressing their regret at being unable to accept the invitation of the Association to attend.—In an appropriate speech Mr J. D. Watson gave "The National Association of Master Bakers and Confectioners." It had, he said, been in existence 12 years, and in his opinion its history and record was one of progress and enlightenment to all those engaged in the trade.-The Chairman, in responding, said he had been connected with the N.A. since its for- mation. It started with a membership of 120, and at present with 3,000 members they could claim to have done great things in pushing forward scien- tific methods of working by offering prires, scholarships, and challenge cups, (Applause).—The toast of The Milling Industry was submitted by Mr J. Spickett, and Mr W. M. Lewis made an interesting speech in reply. The toast of the evening, "Success to the Barry and Cadoxton District Master Bakers' Association," wa.s proposed by Mr W. Spillers, who expressed his pleasure at its continued success, and at the fact that it was doing such good work in the district. Mr P. Lennox (the President), replying, said the Asso- ciation had never been in a more sound and healthy condition than at present. It had been thoroughly reorganised lately, and he hoped every effort in the future would be attended with much success. Inasmuch as Barry was growing very rapidly it was in the interests of the trade and public generally that there should be a uniform under- standing as to the price of bread. In this way members of the Association would be in a position to supply bread of a superiol quality at fair re- munerative prices, which they would be unable to do if their only aim was to cut one another in com- petition.—Other toasts followed, and in the course of the enjoyable proceedings songs were sung by Miss Hobbs, Messrs Palmer, G. Cardell, T. Davies, W. Day, Edwards, G. Butland, &c.

SNAP SHOTS. Miss Jenner did full honours to the national emblem on St David's Day, and wore two leeks in her sealskin jacket, tied with the Liberal red, as she has done for nearly half a century. Mr Morgan Thomas, the energetic Liberal agent for South Glamorgan, is attacking the villages with a vengeance, and on Thursday in last week secured a crowded meeting in rural St Nicholas, under the presidency of the Rev E D Lewis. Miss Jenner celebrated her 64th birthday op Wednesday, and notwithstanding this iipe age she seems full of youthful animation and vigour, which affords us strong hope that she will have many happy returns of the day. Mr Alfred Jackson, our young and able County Court registrar, has been ill for a short time, and on Tuesday his place was taken at the court by Mr J. Arthur Hughes. We are pleased to state that Mr Jackson is speedily approaching recovery. Mr W. L. Hughes, clothier, Main-street,, who styles himself the popular candidate in the East Ward, should not be confounded with the other tradesmen of the same name in Vere-street and Main-street. There is only one Prince Leopold among 'em. That popular attraction thc- Dinas l'owis Flower Show-will be held this year cn Wednes- day, August 2nd, and the squire of Brvoeithyn has again placed his beautiful grounds at the dis- posal of the promoters.

I^ JIANISH DAIRY COMPANY, 80. BOLTON BOAD, BARRY BOCK, Are Selling G.F.B. Teas at a positive Reduction of 4d. per lb. off usual Prices. "I po •• Special and Important Offer, for a short time only, to advertise the G. F. B. Is. Tea offered at Per lb. Splendid Value we sell in TEAS. ol f! b! IsScU .l»8d G. F. B. Is 6d Is 2d This sqecial offer, which is guaranteed genuine, is made to all householders. If quality is not approved, money willingly returned. „ Our only Addresses in Wales are:— DANISH DAIRY Holton Road, Barry Dock, & Will Tons °f the Famous G. F. B» Teas (our usual prices 1/- l/4> 1/6) at a positive reduction of 4"d psr lb. X 16, MARKET STREET, PONTYPRIDD. (