Barry Herald

BARRY DISTRICT RAINFALL. RETURNS yoR SEVEN DATS ENDING MARCH 7TH, 1899. DATE (9 A.M.) INCHES. Wednesday Mar. 1 Nil Thursday. 11 2 Friday 11 3 „ Saturday 31, 4 11 Sunday 11 5 11 Monday 6 „ Tuesday » 7 1, E; W. WAITS, Engineer. J Council Offices, Barry. j

BARRY DISTRICT COUNCIL. MR W. THOMAS & THE MILKING COW. ANOTHER EXTENSION OF THE WATER MAIN. THE GRADIENTS OF GLADSTONE- ROAD. ARRANGEMENT WITH THE LANDOWNERS. The monthly meeting of the members of the Barry District Council was held On Friday evening last at the Gas and Water Offices, Btrrp Dock. Dr Trebarne occupied the chair, and the members present were—Mr D. Morgan (\ ice- chairman), Mr W. Paterson, Alderman J. C. Meggitt, Mr E. B. Smith-Jones, Mr J. L. Davies, Mr W. Thomas, Mr J. H. Jose, Mr J. Thomas, Mr S. Barnett and Mr W. Saunders. MILKING THE COW AGAIN. Mr J. Thomas drew attention to a paragraph in the minutes of the previous meeting of the Council, in which it was stated that Mr W. Thomas reported as to compensation to be paid to Mr A. Neale for land acquired for Small-pox Hospital, and that the Council bad decided to pay Mr Neale S5. He (Mr J. Thomas) desired to explain that he had received a letter from the Clerk asking him to see Mr Neale and arrange as to the amount of compensation to be paid. He saw Mr Neale, who bad agreed to accept £ 7 10s. Mr W. Thomas bad, however, seen Mr Forrest, and agreed to pay Mr Neale S5. Mr W. Thomas: Mr J. Thomas was not authorised by the minutes to see Mr Neale.— The Clerk interposed, and said an error had occurred in asking Mr J. Thomas to see Mr Neale.—Mr W. Thomas reiterated that Mr J. Thomas was not authorised to settle this matter no more than he himself was.—Mr J. Thomas But I am sure Mr Forrest was not the person to arrange the amount of compensation with, and I am sure you would not like anyone to go behind your back to settle as to tenants' rights. -Mr W. Saunders moved that the sum of £5 in the minutes be substituted for C7 10s.—The Chairman said it would be necessary to give notice before the resolution could be rescinded. -Mr W. Thomas here rose to his feet, and said he wished to point out that this was another instance of another drop of milk being taken the from the cow.—Mr J. Thomas (indignantly): No, it only proves that two or three have been carrying on the whole of the business of the Council more than they would hence- forth-Mr Saunders asked the Chairman to call upon Mr W. Thomas to explain his remark as to milking the cow. -Mr W. Thomas It is another £ 2 10s over and above the jEo and as it has come to this, I will soon make an ex- planation with regard to it.—The Chairman interrupted at this point, but Mr Thomas asked if he should make the explanation, stating be had been twitted with this, and be would soon explain his position in the matter.—Mr J. Thomas: And so will I; S7 10s was not half enough compensation.- Mr Smith-Jones sug- gested that this difference be referred back to the Public Works Committee with full power to deal with it.—Mr J. Thomas eventually gave notice that at the next meeting he would move the rescinding of the resolution. THE GAS AND WATER COMMITTEE. In moving the adoption of the minutes of the, Gas and Water Committee, Mr Meggitt pointed out that the tender of Messrs Simpson, of London, for additional pumping engine at a cost of £ 1,138, had been accepted. A lower tender had been sent in by a New York firm, but this did not include the erection of the engine. Mr Meggitt also referred to the fact that there had been no bad debts in connection with the Gas Department during the past 25 months, which he thought reflected great credit upon those concerned. The bad debts in con- nection with the water rentals was also very slight, being less than X10. EXTENSION OF THE WATER MAIN. Mr Meggitt said some of the members of the Gas and Water Committee had met just before the Council meeting to consider an application made on behalf of the Romilly Estate for the extension of the Council's water main from Beggar's Well-road to Porthkerry and Rhoose. By adopting this scheme that evening it would enable the water to be taken to the villages of Rhoose and Porthkerry during the coming summer. The estimated cost of laying the main would be about XI,500, and the Romillv Estate were prepared to give a guarantee to re-pay 7! per cent. per annum upon this capital outlay. Mr Meggitt then proposed the adoption of the minutes of the Gas and Water Committee with this addition.—Mr W. Thomas seconded, and it was carried unanimously. THE NEW PUMPING ENGINE. Mr W. Saunders said that, seeing that the Gas and Water Committee were having an addi- tional pumping engine at Biglis, he would like to know if they would come to the Council in a few weeks' time and ask for additional boilers. Was this only part of a scheme they had in hand.—Mr Meggitt said he could not give any information on that r,oint.-Mr Saunders Well, I will vote against the engine. J want to see the thick end of the wedge as well as the thin. Mr Wai' e (at the request of the Chairman) explained that he had no intention of asking the Council to sanction the purchase of additional boilers. CULVERTS ON GLADSTONE-ROAD. Adverting to a recommendation of the Public Works Committee, that application be made to the Local Government Board for permission to borrow a sum for constructing a culvert under Gladstone-road, Mr Smith-Jones asked, seeing that the land would, no doubt, in the immediate future be laid out, and the culvert would only serve the purpose of carrying off surface water, whether this surface water could not be drained by means of the main sewer. Then this large outlay for a culvert would be quite unnecessary. He would like to have the opinion of the deputy-surveyor on the point. The Deputy-surveyor (Mr Bach) said the present sewers wt-re already over-charged, and the culvert would be required to carry off the surface water to prevent damp.—Mr Smith- Jones, however, still maintained that as soon as the land abutting on Gladstone-road was built upon there could possibly be no water coming through this culvert.- The Deputy-surveyor replied that he thought the culvert would still be required for the surface draining and sub- soil. He had not found the existing sewers in the district deprived of their water, and he expected the same would be the case with this one.—Mr Smith-Jones moved that the para- graph be eliminated from the report.—Mr W. Saunders seconded.-Mr W. Thomas and Alderman Meggitt spoke strongly in favour of the construction of the sewer, seeing it would be a safeguard in case of storm water.-On being put to the meeting Mr Smith-Jones' amendment was carried, those voting in favour of the culvert being Messrs Meggitt and W. Thomas. GAEN-STREET LANE. Mr W. Paterson called the attention of the Public Works Committee to the state of the lane at the rear of Gaen-street, Barry. Houses had been built there for five or six years, and the laue was in an unsanitary condition.-— Mr W. Thomas said he could not understand why the chairman of the Public Works Committee should be called to account for this. What bad be got to do with it? Why did not Mr Paterson call the attention of the surveyor or the inspector of nuisances ? Surely, he was not expected to be walking about from one place to another.—It was decided that the surveyor see to the complaint. THE MUD SAMPLES. Mr Smith-Jones drew attention to the absence of any report by the committee appointed two months ago to make inquiries regarding samples of metalling laid in a certain back lane which were submitted to the Council.—Mr Saunders said he thought it would only be fair that the surveyor should be present.—Mr W. Thomas: I don't think there is anything in the matter worth keeping back.—Mr Smith-Jones having agreed to defer the matter until the surveyor was able to attend, the matter dropped. MORE GLADSTONE-ROAD ARRANGEMENTS. Mr Jose asked for further information upon a minute of the Public Works Committee, which was to the effect that, with the view of giving an easy and uniform gradient to the pro- posed Gladstone-road between Court-road and Broad-street, the Council enter into arrange- ments with the landowners to construct the roadway. Had further arrangements been entered into, ought these to have been entered in the Public Works Committee's re- port ?-Mr W. Thomas: No arrangementi, except what you see in the minutes.—Mr Jose Is it not a fact that, as far as the gradients are concerneJ, the committee are prepared to do any work in order to ease the gradient ?—Mr W. Thomas: Nothing whatever at the expense of the Council.—Mr Jose said he had heard from some members of the committee that it was agreed-be believed at the private interview— that there was certain work to be done by the Council for the easing of the gradient. He understood that on the brow of Gladstone-road the Council were to undertake to remove a certain amount of earth.—MrW. Thomas: Let me disabuse your mind. The Council are not going to spend a penny. —Mr Jose My point is, are the Council going to do it.—Mr W. Thomas No.—Mr Meggitt explained that there were three landowners-the Wenvoe Estate, Mr G. Thomas, and the Woodland Estate-and in the ordinary way this work would be carried out by separate contracts. They all knew that by Tynewydd road there was a great rise in the land. Mr George Thomas had arranged for a cutting through that 15ft. high. If they had not made an arrangement by which the three portions could be worked in one contract, they would have had a much steeper gradient. The steeper gradient would then be 1 in 18. No arrangement had bpen made by which a penny of the cost would fall on the Council, On thp other hand, the Council would receive 5 per cent. for preparing plans and supervising the work. The landowners would enter into the contract with the contractor, who would be chosen by the Council, and upon the surveyor's certificate being presented to the landowners, they would pay the money, and the benefit to the town would be that instead of having awkward gradients they would have an uniform gradient from end to end. And this had been approved by the landowners and also by the builders to whom the land had been let. -Mr Saunders said he hoped the road would not go down another 7ft. It was only 1 in 23 the other day. Mr W. Thomas I said a portion of the roa 1; and if you had a little more respect for the truth The Chair- man Order, order.—Mr W. Thomas: But he has called me a liar, Mr Chairman.-Mr Saunders I appeal to you, Mr Chairman, and the members; did Mr William Thomas not say that the steepest portion of Gladstone-road would be 1 in 25 ?-The Chairman He qualified that by stating the portion of the road between Weston-square and Court-road.—Mr Saunders I leave it to the members of the Council and himself. I have my own opinion.—Mr W. Thomas Mr Saunders has appealed to the Council as to whether I have said that or not. I never said anything of the kind.—Further discussion followed, Mr Smith-Jones desiring to know whether it was intended to excavate the whole length of the buildings as well as the portion of the road on the Woodland E3tate. Mr Meggitt replied that it would be the road only, and if the landowners did not enter into the contract the whole thing dropped. Oi A PRIVATE IMPROVEMENT ACCOUNT. In connection with the payment by the trustees of the Welsh Methodist Chapel, Barry Dock, of the sum of X41 9s 4d in respect of the laying of private improvements round their place of worship in Newland-street, and which has since been sold for business premises, Mr W. Saunders moved that the thanks of the Council be accorded the members of the Church for paying the amount.—Mr Barnett: What, for paying what they owe?—Mr Saunders: I believe that they were neither legally nor morally bound to pay it.-On being put to the meeting Mr Saunders' motion was lost. ADDITIONAL BILLS. Amongst the additional bills passed were those for S 176, balance of amount due to the Public Libraries Committee; 9100 on account to the Port Sanitary Authority and S89 3s, amount of Income-tax deducted from the loans re-paid during the past year. The Clerk also suggested that a cheque for £ 66 13s 4d be drawn for the Nursing Association, in order that it could be included in the next audit, and the auditor's opinion having been obtained thereon, they would be running no risk.—The Clerk's suggestion was adopted. A GOOD BARGAIN. Mr Meggitt reported that the Gas and Water Committee had purchased a quantity of coal, being the cargo of a steamer which had put into Barry through stress of weather. They bad secured it at a reduction of 2s 6d per ton, and it was better coal. The total cost was expected to be about £ 935.—Mr Smith-Jones said by purchasing this coal it had proved a net gain to the Council of S250. PUBLIC LIBRARIES' COMMITTEE. A communication was read from the secretary of the Public Libraries' Committee pointing out that the lease of the present reading-room and library in Holton-road expires on September 28th next, and asking whether the building known as Oak Villa, situate opposite, would be free for the use of the committee.—The matter was referred to the Finance Committee. MISCELLANEOUS. An application by Messrs Thomas and Robertson for permission to use a cab for hire in the district, was referred to the Cabs Committee. The Clerk reported he had received a com- munication from Captain F. Murrell thanking the Council for their vote of condolence with him in his bereavement.

LAND VALUES & GROUND RENTS. BARRY DISTRICT COUNCIL FAVOURS TAXATION. Councillor W. Paterson, at the monthly meeting of the Barry District Council held on Friday evening last, proposed the following resolution:- That in the opinion of this Council the time has arrived to take some practical steps towards the taxation of land values and ground rents with the object of making them bear their due share of our local burdens, and that a copy of this reso- lution be sent to the sitting member of Parlia- ment for this division, Major Wyndham-Quio." Mr Paterson pointed out that this question had engaged the deep attention not only of munici- pal assemblies, but the House of Commons as well, and the lowest majority obtained by the present Government was upon this question. Mr Paterson gave the figures showing the rateable value of the district, and said when they took into consideration the fact that the land did not contribute one farthing towards this he thought it was time that they, as representatives of the town, ought to make their voice heard and endeavour to bring about a reform in this direction.—Mr Smith-Jones seconded, and suggested that a copy of the resolution be sent to the leader of the House of Commons and Sir Henry Campbell-Baunerman. —Mr Patterson aecepted this suggestion, and the resolutiod, on being put to the meeting, was carried, Mr baunders being the only one to vote in opposition, the Chairman having left.

BARRY DOCK POLICE. FRIDAY. Before Mr L. WOOD and Mr J. LOWDON. A NUMBER OF MINOR OFFENCES: Ernest Fowler and John Smith, for driving without lights on the highway, were fined a crown each, and William Andrew Lowrie was mulcted in a similar sum for allowing his horse to stray on the highway. Several juvenile footballers, who used the highway to play upon, wore fined Is. while a young man, Damed Arthur Morgan, was fined 2s 6d for a similar contravention of the law. The drunk and disorderlies included John Hewitt, boiler- maker, for whom Mr Jones-Lloyd appeared and pleaded guilty, and he was fined 10s: Robert Lloyd, John Davidson, John Macdonald, Duncan McFear, John Connelly, Thomas Davies, Thomas O'Connor, Oliver Stersou, 7s 6d each and John Warr, George Harvey, Thomas Dyke, Agnes Pearson, and Francis Abramson, 5s each. MONDAY. Before Colonel GUTHRIE and Colonel THORN LEY. A SAD CASE. Among the applicants who appeared before the Bench was a woman named Mrs Lilly, of Wood- land-street, Barry Dock. She applied for a summons against her husband, and sought an order for maintenance and judicial separation. Her husband bad since early, in February left her without any means to procure food, and although working in the Union Dry Dock, Newport, he returned each week-end and went away without even speaking to her.—The Bench advised appli. cant to go to the relieving officer for assistance, and the guardians would then probably prosecute the husband. SCHOOL ATTENDANCE. The prosecutions for habitual neglect to send children to school against their parents resulted in orders being made in the fallowing cases :—Henry May,'John Mackenzie, He, bert Barrett (in respect ot oue child) and 5s for another; Henry Bullock, order Thomas Johnson, fined 5s George Cross, fined 5s Charles Barnfield, order John Thomas Baker, fined 2s 6d James Brown, 5s; Alfred Hirt, 2s 6d. Ralph Read, labourer, the proud father of seven children, and living (so he told the court) in hourly expectation of having an increase, was ordered to pay Is towards the support of his son in au industrial school. John Pritchard, blacksmith, similarly proceeded against in respect of a son at the Havannah, was ordered to pay 3s a week. Joseph Taylor, another parent, was ordered to pay 2s a week. John Bryant, who ovi-ed f3 8s arrears of maintenance for his son Patrick at the Havannah Ship, was ordered to pay that sum within a month. A WOMAN IN THE CAM. Two shoemakers called from their lasts to attend the court were summoned for fighting in High- street, Barry, thereby causing an obstruction. They were named Edward Seward and Richard J. Bray, against whom Police-constable Campbfell gave evidence. Seward declared that the fight occurred over a woman, with whom he had previously lived at Canton, and who had been decoyed away by Bray after he had kept her for five years, and also lodged and fed Seward for five weeks for nothing.—They were each fined 2s 6d. OBSCENE LANGUAGE. Jas Dooley and Marget Dooley, husband and wife, were summoned for using obscene language on the public streets. Only the latter appeared, and she admitted the offence.-The Bench said they were determined to put a stop to these offences, as it was very offensive to respectable people. The language used on this occasion was so bad that they could not make use of it even in a police- court.—The woman was then fined JE1, or seven days' hard labour, and a warrant was ordered to be issued for the arrest of her husband. BROTHEL-KEEPING. Henry Pike and Annie Pike were charged with keeping a brothel at 6, Spencer-street, Barry Dock. Evidence was adduced by Sergeant Gill and Police- constable Hale to prove that they found a prosti- tute of the lowest type in the house, together with several men. -The male defendant was ordered to pay f5, in default a month's hard labour, a warrant being ordered to be issued for the arrest of the female, who did not appear. ALLEGED SHEBEENING. William Stringer, of 10A, Forster-street, Cadox- ton, did not appear to answer the charge of selling beer without a license on Sunday, the 26th of February, and he will now have to appear under the powers of a warrant. IRISHMAN AND HIS KNIFE. Michael Burton, described as a tramp, was brought up in custody charged with being drunk and attempting to stab.—Alfred Home, fruiterer, of Main-street, Cadoxton, said the prisoner, who was under the influence ot drink, came into his shop on the previous Saturday night and asked for penny-worth of oranges. These were supplied him, whereupon he took out a knife and said: I am a b Irishman, and I will stab you to the b- heart. A struggle ensued, and having got the prisoner on the ground he succeeded, with the assistance of others, in taking the knife from him. —Sergeant Davies having given further evidence, prisoner was fined 6s, or four days' hard labour. ALLEGED INDECENT ASSAULT. William Fowler, seaman, was brought up in custody charged with indecently exposing himself to two guis, both aged ten ye;,rs, at a wood near Merthyr Dovan. The offence was committed on W ednesday, the 1st inst, when the two girls, named respectivt-ly May Leunan and Susie Parsons, pro- ceeded along the fields in the direction of Merthyr Dovan to pick primroses. They saw prisoner, who gave them a half-penny each, and then took them to the wood, where the alleged offence was com- mitted.-TheBAch disml,,sed the case, believing that the evidence was not sufficiently conclusive. THE INEBRIATES. The drunk and disorderlies were dealt with as fol'°Jws Daniel Davies and William Flynn, fined 2s 6d each Patrick Brown, 4s Thomas Wadding- ton, Richard Morgan, Henry Williams, Henn Adams, and Thomas Graham, 58 Evan Williams, Thomas Trope, Mark Mills, James Hughes, Thomas Moore, and Bessie Craban, 7s 6d; Rose Ward and Annie Deveral, old offenders, were sent to gaol for a week and a fortnight respectively without the option of a fine.

CHAPTER OF ACCIDENTS AT BARRY. On Monday Mr James Edwards, Loudoun- square, Cardiff, of the firm of Messrs Edwards Brothers, sailmakers, had a narrow escape from drowning at Barry Dock. He was standing on the q"ay wall near the Barry Graving Dock Company's Dry Dock, when he accidentally fell into the water. After a lapse of several minutes he was rescued in an unconscious condition, but Dr Livingstone, who happened to be near the spot, applied artificial respiration, and succeeded in bringing the man to consciousness. He was then taken to the Accident Hospital, and having been detained some time was released apparently little the worse for his immersion. The same evening a coal trimmer named Francis, residing at Cogan, had a similar experience. WhIle proceeding to a steamer he fell into the dock. His cries attracted the attention of the crew, and he was got out of the water in a much exhausted condition. • Richard Bennett, of Vale-street, Barry, a fireman in the employ of the Barry Co., was knocked off an engine by coming in contact with a bridge near Wenvoe on Saturday afternoon last. lie was rendered unconscious for a time, and removed with all speed to the Accident Ward at Barry Dock, eff' ln a couple of days, he recovered suffi- ciently to be discharged from that institution.

SPRING-BOTTOM BEDSTEADS. B. Maggs and Co., Promenade, Clifton, have been successful in obtaining the order for 200 of their Patent Spring Bottom Bedsteads, in open competi- tion, for use at the new Stapleton Hospital, Bristol.

KITCHENER ECLIPSED—TREMENDOUS SLAUGHTER. —Millions of the Black Gang destroyed after one application of OWEN'S KILLEM (registered). Flies, Fleas, Nits, Beetles, Cockroaches, Crickets, &c., cannot exist whenever you use Owen's "Killem." In boxes only at Id, 3d, and ed.—Only Maker H. J. OWEN, Chemist, Cadoxton, and sold by most Chemists and Stores.

MARCH, 1899 BARRT RAILWAY". Sundays » j atn am ani am lam am a m a mia m p m pmlpm pmipmjpui|pm|Not Ipmloat pmipmlpm pmlpui p in am<a inlp mipm pm pm pm Barrylsla'ddp .835.. 1015. 125 212 i3l5| 423 Sat. 5 7 oly 6 5 8 0 920 .12 8.. 328 515 835 Barry — „ 524 645 715 756 840 921 1020 11 0 1153 1245 130 217 23013201352 428 5 5 512 0i610 7 0 8 S 843 925 10 0 855 955 1213 142 333 520 840 Barry Dock „ 528 649 719 8 0 844 925 1024 11 4 1157 1249 134 221 2341324 356 432 5 9 516 4 614 7 4 S 91S47 929 10 4 859 959 1217 146 337 524 844 Oadoston „ 531 652 7-22 8 3 847 928 1027 11 7 12 0 1252 137 224 237i327 359 435 519| 617 7 7 8121850 932 10 7 9 2 10 2 1220 149 340 527 847 Dinas Powis 536 657 8 7 852 933 1032 1112 12 511257 142 229 332 440 5241 622 712 CR 855 1012'9 7 10 6 1225 154 345 532 852 Cogan — „ 541 7 2 812 857 938 1037 1117 1210 1 2 147 234 337 445 5 20 529 1627 717 CR 9 0 1017W12 1011 1230 159 350 537 857 ;• Granfretown „ 547 7 8 734 817 9 3 944 1043 1123 1216 1 8 153 240 249 343.411 451 5 26 535 618,633 723 825|9 6 944ll023,918|l016 1236 2 51356 543 9 3 Cardiff (GWR) 551 712 738 821 9 8 949 1048 1128 1221 113 158 245 254 348|417 456 5 32 540|622l637 727 829:910 948 10271922! 1020 1240 2 9|4 0 547 9 7 ClarenceRdar I.. ■■ 824)911 952ll05llll3lll224l U6l2 11248'257*351'420s.459t5 SS^l || l.j..t 1.. jam am am am.a mla m p ID pmipmlpm pmjpm,pm;pm pm|Not|pro Sat pm,pm pm pm pmpmpmampm pm pm pm pm pm Clrence Rd dp 830 915 1015 11 0 12 5 1 8 140|227i3 7 337 418 5 5 5 40 612 oly — — Cardiff(GWR„ 6 0 722 835 920 1020 11 5 1210 113 1451232,312 342 4 4 423 510 5 45 617 635 715 8 5 840 922 10 0 1040 11 0 1025 1250 230 415 555 920 945 Grangetown „ 6 4 726 839 924 1024 11 9 1214 117 140 2361.. 346 427 514 5 49 621 719 8 9 926 10 4 11 4 1029 1254 234 419 559 924 Cogan „ 6 9 730 844 929 1029 1114 1219 122 154 241 351 432 519 5 54 626 724 814 931 10 9 11 9 1034 1259 239 424 6 4 929 Dinas Powis 614 734 849 934 1034 1119 1224 127 159 2461. 356 437 522 5 59 631 729 819 936 1014 11141039 1 4244 429 6 9 934.. Cadoxton „ 619 739 854 939 1039 1124 1229U32 2 1 2511325 4 1 417 442 529 6 4 636 648 734 824 853 941 101' 1053 1119 1044 1 9 249 434 614 939 958 Barry Dock" 622 742 857 942 1042 1127 1232 135 2 7 254 328 4 4 420 445 532 6 7 639 651 737 827 856 944 1022 1056 1122 1047 112 252 437 617 942 101 Barry „ 626 746 9 1 916 1046 1131 1236 139 211 258 332 4 8 424 449 53616 11 643 655 741 831 9 0 948 1026 11 0 1126 1051 116 256 441 621 946 105 Barry lsla'd ar •• 950| 1240I143 3 2' >412 453|540Sat. 745| 9 4.. 1055< 3 0 445 625. The 2.48, 3.51, 4.59 and 5.43 trains to Clarence Road, and the 3.37, 4.18, 5,5, nd 6.12 train from Clarence Road do not run on Saturday CR Calls at Dynas Powis and Cogan to set down passengers from the Vale of Glam line upon notice being given to the Ticket Examiner at Rhoose. MARCH, 1899 PENARTH Sundays am am am am am a n p m a m pm pm;pm pmlpm pm pm pm p m p m am am am pm pm pm pm pm t Cdoxtondp .9 0 1030 150 250 450 613 825 1045 ..410 725 f Sully.. ..9 4 ..1034 154 254 454 617 829 .1049 ..414 729 Lavernck,, .9 9 1039 159 259 4 9 624 834 1055 420 734 Pena th „ 530 720 830 918 10 0 1054 12 0 1240 210 310 327 510 535 632 730 844 9 45 1030 815 11 2 218 130 742 840 PenrthDk, 534 724 834 922 9 54 1058 12 4 1244 214 314 331 514 639 636 734 848 9 50 1035 819 11 6222 134 7465144 Grngetwn 539 729 839 9 59 11 3 12 9 1249 220 319,337 519 544 641 740 854 9 56 1040:325 1111 227 439 752 847 Riverside „ 543 ..857 930 1215 227 ClrnceRdar .9 0933 1218 230 CrdffGW „ 732 10 3 11 7 1253 3221340 525 548 645 743 857 10 0 1044*828 1115 231 443 755)853 Crdff GWdp 7^5 911 jlo4l 1149 Sat 156| 350 448 526 628 711 848 1029 11 6- 9 53 111 253 '3 81^926 C rnceRd „ .9 5 9 39 .240 Riverside 550 ..99 9 43 10 244 Grngetwn „ 554 759 915 9 49 1045 1153 1 4 2 2 250 354 451 530 629 715 854 1033 1110 10 0 115 3 0 610 820 930 PnarthDk,, 6 0 8 5 916 921 9 56 1050 1159 110 2 8 2564 0455 537 633 721 9 1 1039 1116 10 6 121 3 6 616 826 936 Penarth „ 6 6 825 920 925 10 0 1055112 3 114 215 3 0 4 4 5 1 543 639 735 9 5 1043 1120 1010 125 310 62C 830 940 Laverno „ 613 832 10 5 222 416 549 742 1022 318 640 Sully „ 618 837 1010 227 421 555 747 1027 323 645 Cdaxton 622 841 1014 231 425 559 751 1031 |327 649 ———————————————————————————————————————————————————— t BARRY AND PONTYPRIDD RAILWAY. UP TRAINS Sunday DOWN TRAINS Sundays am a.m p.m. p m a.m p.m pm pm am pm pm pm am pm pm pm Barry I'nd 12 25 520 4 30 Porth 838 1.37 623 858 545 Barry 7 37 1230 525 8 0 4 35 Havod 8 42 1 41 627 9 2 549 Barry Dock 7 41 12 34 529 8 4 4 39 Pontypridd 8 48 147 6 33 9 8 555 Cadoxton .7 44 12 37 532 8 7 442 Treforest 852 J 51 637 912 559 Wenvoe 7 50 1243 5 38 8 13 4 48 Efail Isaf 8 58 1 57 643 9 18 6 5 I Creigiau .8 1 1254 549 824 459 Creigiau 9 3 2 2 648 923 6 10 EfailIsaf .8 6 1259 5 54 829 5 4 Wenvoe 9 13 2 12 658 933 6 20 Treforest .8 12 1 5 6 0 8 35 5 10 Cadoxton 9 19 2 18 7 4 9 39 626 Pontypridd .8 16 1 9 6 3 8 38 5 14 Barry Dock9 22 2 21 7 7 942 6 29 Havod .822 115 6 10 845 5 20 Barry 926 2 25 7 11 946 6 33 Porth 825 118 6 13 8 48 5 23 Barry Dock9 30 2 29 6 37 VALE OF GLAMORGAN RAILWAY. UP TRAINS. DOWN TRAINS. Sunday Sunday Stations am am am pm pm am a m pm Stations am am pm pm pm pm pm pil, pm Barry dep 7 0 953 11 45 215 543 11 0 3 0 637 Bridgend dep 825 1056 1 14 325 7 5 1240 415 740 Rhoose ,716 10 9 12 1 231559 1116316653 Southerndown Rd 834 11 5 1 23 334 714 1249 424 749 Aberthaw 7 21 1014 126 236 6 4 1121 321 658 Liantwit A(Iajor. 845 1116 1 34 345 7251 043580 Gileston 7 25 10 18 12 10 240 6 8 1125 325 7 2 Gileston 852 1123 1 41 352 7321 74428 7 Llantwit Major „ 7 32 10 25 12 17 247 615 1132 332 7 9 Aberthaw ,,856 1127 1 45 356 7361 11446 811 Southerndown Rd 7 43 10 36 12 28 258 626 1143 343 720 Rhoose 9 1 1132 1 50 4 1 741 1 16 451 816 Bridgend arr 7 51 10 44 12 36 3 6 634 1151 351 728 Barry ,,9161147 2 5 416 756 1 31 5 6 831 ■

A MOVE BY THE DISTRICT COUNCIL. Ab the monthly meeting of the members of the Barry District Council, held on Friday evening last, Mr J. H. Jose moved a resolution, of which he had given notice, to the eftect that a committee be appointed to consider the desirability of obtaining additional representa- tives on the District Council. Mr Jose said the record of attendances for the past year read that evening by the clerk shewed that probably a number of members were taking an unfair burden of the responsibilities of this town upon their shoulders in attending to all the business which had to be transacted. By having a larger representation, Mr Jose considered it would relieve those who were now upon the Council, and the ratepayers would have a better voice in the management of the affairs of the town. He had thought the matter over, but it would be unwise for him to make any sugges- tions then. He, however, would move that a committee be appointed to take this matter into consideration and devise the best means whereby the representation of the town might be increased.—Mr W. Saunders seconded the resolution, and said he was pleased to find that Mr Jose bad become a convert to his ideas.— Mr Smith-Jones having supported, the resolu- tion was carried unanimously, and Messrs Jose, Meggitt, Barnett, Smith-Jones, and Morgan were appointed a committee to deal with the question.

DISCUSSION AT THE LIBERAL ASSOCIATION. Mr Tom Evans brought forward a resolution, of which he had given notice at the meeting of the Barry Liberal and Hadical Association on Thursday evening in last week in favour of in- creased representation being obtained on the District Council. He instanced Hereford, with 22,000 inhabit- ants, having 24 representatives, and Hytbe and Jarrow, with a little over 30,000 people, having the same number. He suggested that they should have 27 representatives—six for each of the four wards in the town, and three for Barry Island. He dwelt at length upon the work of the committees and the growing importance of the town, and believed this was one of the means of preventing these little cliques, such as they had seen at work in the Council of late.— The resolution was seconded by Mr Tom Williams, and supported by Mr J. A. Manaton, who stated that they had an instance of the necessity of this recently, when a report of the Gas and Water Committee came up for adop- tion, which pledged the expenditure of £ 13,000, a report which was practically a one-man re- port, because Mr Meggitt and Mr Smith-Jones were the only persons present, and although the latter disagreed, the Chairman, by virtue of his casting vote, carried everything. Mr John Jones (Bristol House) and Mr Dan Hamar also supported the proposition, but the President said he had a mathematical problem for them, because if, with 30,000 inhabitants and only 12 representatives, they had a certain amount of wrangling on the Council, what would be the wrangling with 27 representatives. (Laughter.) Mr Travers That's compound proportion.— The President: No, rule of five. (Renewed laughter.)-Mr W. J. Bendall suggested that no number should be mentioned in the resolu- tion. It would be better to leave the matter open. Councillor J 08e was moving a resolution to that effect the next night at the District Council.Mr T. Evans It might be possible that I shall carry the resolution through when some of the councillors are asleep. (Loud laughter.) I understand that it is customary for some of them to drop off to sleep, and afterwards enquire on awaking what business had been done. It was possible for him to get his resolution passed in that way if the Council exercised a little diplomacy. (Laughter.)—Mr Paterson favoured the principle of the resolu- tion, but would not speak as to the number.— Eventually the resolution was carried unani- mously. :=-

BARRY DOCK TIDE TABLE FOR NEXT WEEK. The following is the tide table for Barry Dock or the week commencing to-morrow (Saturday) :— Day. Morn. AIli. h. m. ft. in. h. m. ft. in. Saturday, Mar. 11.. 6.31 38.8 6.54 39.2 Sunday, 12. 7.16 40. 6 7.38 40.6 Monday, 13. 7.59 41. 4 8.19 40. 7 Tuesday, 14. 8.38 40. 9 856 39. 4 Wednesday, 15. 9.15 39. 1 9.33 37. 4 Thursday, 16. 9.50 36. 9 10. 6 34. 7 Friday, 17- 10.28 33. 8 10.39 31. 5

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MESSRS SAMUEL MASON, LIMITED. OPENING OF A BRANCH AT CARDIFF. Messrs Samuel Mason (Limited), the well- known firm of prize medal bar fitters of Birming- ham, have just opened a branch of their business in Custom House-street, Cardiff. Hitherto the firm has been represented in South Wales by agents only, but, in consequence of an ever-extending connection, they decided to give their customers the privilege of a local depôt. Consequently, a shop was taken in one of the most central portions of the town, and this has been fitted up in an exceedingly bright and up-to-date manner by the company's own workmen. Painted in light colours on the outside, and bearing elaborate gold and white lettering, the shop is certainly conspicuous, and makes a great improvement in the street. The window and doorway of the premises are I ingeniously fitted with plate-glass and mirrors, whilst in the shop and showrooms the walls and ceilings are tastefully decorated in relief. There are also a manager's office and clerks' offices, and at the back ar« workshops and store-rooms, the whole being fitted up with electric light. The premises were formally opened on last Tues- day, when a company, thoroughly representa- tive of the trade, assembled to wish success to the new venture. Warm hospitality was extended by Mr E. C. Newby, the manager, and by the other thoroughly practical men who will be in charge of the South Wales branch. Although Messrs Mason are fully prepared to carry out any kind of contract that may be entrusted to them, they appeal chiefly to licensed victuallers and restaurant-k3epers for support. Of the requirements of these trades, they have for many years now made a special study, and they are prepared to carry out any contract in its fulest detail—to undertake, in fact, the whole of the interior fitting up of any building. They employ their own designers, and they will at all times be pleased to furnish likely customers with designs and estimates free of cost, and with the minimum of delay. They have in stock the largest selection of beer engines and gas fittings in Wales, and in their showrooms can be seen samples of almost everything required by a hotel-keeper, wine merchant, or brewer. They have also secured the agency of the eminent billiard firm, Messrs T. Padmore and Sons, of Birmingham, and this will enable them to fit hotels, clubs, or private houses with billiard tables and all accessories. Thus it will be seen that customers would do well to pay a visit to the new depot in Custom House-street before going elsewhere. Samuel Mason, Limited, own many patents, and are sole makers of the Eclipse, Acme, Victor, Champion and Boss Cork Drawers. As thousands of these machines are in use, all small parts will be kept ia stock, as well as the Cork Drawers themselves. Maêon's new patent Saveall Beer Engine is the result of an enormous amount of time and expense no front taps are required, dripping is avoided, and the firm is so confident or its success that they are quite willing to fix a machine in any place, and, if it is not satisfactory, will remove it free of charge. They have also on show at their new premises in Custom House-street Patent Hot Water, Coffee and Tea Urns, Champagne Taps, Gas Fittings of all descriptions, different classes of Seating, Counters, Back Fittings, Smoke-room Cabinets, &c., and a large quantity of Beer Engines and Bar Fittings in solid Masonoid Silver," of which the firm are the inventors and makers The following will show the extent of the business :-At the Head Office and Works, Birmingkam, Brass and Metal Works, which employ 300 hands; Cabinet Works, Coles- hill-street, Birmingham, where fittings are made for Hotels, Bars, Banks, Shops, &c., employ about 100 hands Sanitary Works at Cambridge and General Contracting Branch employ about 200 hands. Showrooms at Birmingham, London, New- castle, Leicester, Cambridge, Liverpool, and Cardiff. The following important contracts are being carried out at the present time by the company:—The whole of the sanitation and fire mains fittings at the Hotels Metropole, Southend- on-Sea, afid Worthing. The whole of the Bar Fittings ft the same hotels. The Hotel Metropole, Birmingham the Reireshment-rooms on the Mid- lands, Liand N.W. and Great Northern systems, and others too numerous to mention.

BARRY SCHOOL BOARD. OPENING OF HANNAH-STREET SCHOOL. SIR GEORGE KEKEWICH WILL PER- FORM THE CEREMONY. The monthly meeting of the Barry School Board was held on Thursday evening in last week at Holton-road Schools, Barry Dock. Mr J. Lowdon, J.P., occupied the chair, and the members present were Captain R. Davies (vice- chairman), Dr O'Donnell, Hev W. Williams, Mr D. Lloyd, Dr W. Lloyd-Edward, and Mr C. L. Buzzo. PAINTING A CARETAKER'S HOUSE. The question of painting the caretaker's house at Romillv-road School to prevent damp, was considered.—Captain Davies deprecated the idea, stating the house was in a very exposed position, and he believed the Board would have to cement or slate it. —After some discussion it was decided, on the proposition of Dr O'Donnell, to cement the house. MORTGAGE UPON SCHOOL BUILDINGS. The seal of the Board was affixed to a mort- gage for S4,000 from the Huddersfield Corpora- tion in respect of the erection of new schools. VISIT OF SIR GEORGE KEKEWICH. The Chairman received a communication from Sir George Kekewicb, permanent secretary of the Education Department, stating he would have much pleasure in accepting the invitation of the Board to open the Hannah-street School some time in September or October next. Any date after September would be convenient to him.-It was decided to defer the actual date of opening for the present. NEGOTIATING A LOAN. The Clerk reported that Messrs Dagnall and Co. were prepared to negotiate the balance of the loan for new school buildings, amounting to £ 12,000, at 31 per cent. APPOINTMENTS. Miss Edith Thomas, Tongwynlais, was ap- pointed ex-P.T. assistant for Barry Girls' School.—The application of Miss Pynch, Barry Girls' School, to be recognised under Article 50, she having passed the Queen's scholarship examination in December last, was considered, and it being supported by the headmistress (Miss Woods), it was decided to grant her request. ASSISTANT ATTENDANCE OFFICER8HIP. The Board resolved itself into a committee to consider the applications for the post of assistant attendance officer. The Chairman announced there were 54 applications, and these having been considered, the following four were appointed to appear at the next meeting of the School Management Committee: Messrs D. Rees, High-street, Barry; D. W. Thomas, Vere-street, Cadoxton; I. Evans Barry County School; and R. J. Yeo, Broad- street, Barry. Printed by Lewis Evans, at his Minerva Printing Works, 117, Holton Road, Barry Dock, in the County of Glamorgan, and Published by Lewis Evans and Thomas, MARCH 10i 1811..