Barry Herald

EVENING CONTINUATION CLASSES. CONCERT AT HOLTON-ROAD SCHOOL. On Friday evening last the children attend ing the evening continuation classes at Holton- road School, Barry Dock, held an enjoyable concert as a termination to what has been a very successful session. Mr J. Lowdon, J.P. (chairman of the Board) occupied the chair, and amongst the other members present were Captain R. Davies (vice-chairman), Dr O'Donnell, Dr W. Lloyd-Edwarls, and Mr John Rees, together with Mr W. J. Beudad, Mr K. Treharne Rees, Mr E. T. Williams, and Miss Frazer, while ihere were also a large number of teachers and parents in attendance. The following interesting prog was gone through during the g :-Plan of orte solo, Miss Winter; song, iVlandalay," Mr R. Cutler; song, "Guiding light," Miss "'odtuan song, "The song that reached my t," Miss M. A. Chubb; recitation, "iuatiu Logic," Miss Nellie Roberts; song-, Genevieve," Miss L. Morgan; song, "Tlie old sextan," Mr J. Roch; binjo solo, Entraiiceui.nt," Mr M'Lei^h; song, "Tit for tat," Mips F. Dure; comic song (encored), Mr F. Biss. A class of girls, under the direction of Mi s Frazei-, also performed with great precision and gracesulness a series of musical drills, dnd these were warmly applauded by everyone present. The distribution of prizes to those scholars who bad made goo* progress and regular attendance during the session was also made, Dr O'Donnell presenting a large number of books to the girls and Captain R. Davies to the boys. The Chairman also delivered an address, pleading that the young people should take fuller advan- tage of the educational facilities with which they were blessed.—The gathering concluded with a vote of thanks to MrLowdon for presiding and the singing of the National Anthem. 0 CONCERT AT CADOXTON SCHOOL. VISIT OF MR A. G. LEGARD. A similar gathering was held on Monday evening last at Cadoxton School, Mr J. Lowdon again presiding, and in addition to the several members of the Board present Mr A. G. Legard, H.M.'s chief inspector of schools for Wales, was also in attendance. The musical portion of the programme was well maintained by Miss L. Morgan, Miss L. Williams, Miss Thorpe, Messrs F. Biss, W. Jenkins, R. T. Jones, H. Peach, and H. McLeish. A number of girls, who had been trained by Miss R. Court, gave an exhibition of ambulance work, and also an exhibition of physical drill under the direction of Miss Harris and Miss Morgan. There was also on view a large variety of work done by the scholars during the session. Mr Legard, whose first visit this was to the district in connection with the evening schools, delivered an address full of advice to the scholars and parents, and expressed his pleasure at the progress shown at the Cadoxton School. He afterwards distributed about 80 book prizes to those scholars whose work and attendance during the session had been satisfactory. Captain Davies also returned the fees to those pupils who bad qualified, while the Chairman distributed several certificates to scholars who bad sat for the shorthand examination, and who had passed in the elementary and advanced divisions. The usual votes of thauks were accorded at the close.—Praise is due to Mr J. E. Thorpe, headmaster of the Evening Con- tinuation Schools, for the successful manner in which the concert had been organised.

CORRESPONDENCE. [We do not hold ourselves responsible for the views expressed by our correspondents.—En.] TO OCR CORRESPONDENTS. MR A. T. WHITE.—Your letter is crushed out just when going to press. It shall appear next week.—ED. EASTER VESTRIES TO THE EDITOR OF THE BARRY HERALD. DEAR SIR,—Will you kindly allow me, through your valuable columns, to remind your readers of the Easter Vestries, and to urge all who can to attend, and see that Protestant churchwardens are returned.—Yours, &c., N. Mc L. DRYDEN, hon sec. Barry Lodge of the National Protestant League. ——— SOFTENING OF WATER. TO THE EDITOR OF THE BARRY HERALD SIR,-As my name has been mentioned in some recent correspondence in your paper, upon the above subject, I should like to state that the report of mine, to which Dr Percy Smith alluded in his first letter, and from which he quoted, was printed and circulated about two years ago, and was also commented upon at the time in the public press. As I fear that the statement by your corres- pondent, E.B.S. when referring to Dr Percy Smith's letter, "assisted by counsel, i.e, Mr Waite," may be misconstrued, I desire to say that I had nothing whatever to do with the letter of Dr Percy Smith. Yours, &c., E. W. WAITE, Waterworks Engineer. March 29th, 1899.

BARRY FRIENDLY SOCIETIES COUNCIL- CONGRATULATING COUNCILLOR WHITE. At a well-attended meeting of the Barry Friendly 0 Societies' Council held on Wednesday evening Mr C. Brook proposed in felicitous terms a hearty vote of congratulation to Councillor A. T. White upon his recent election as a member of the District Couiicil.-Dr Percy Smith, who was present, took the opportunity of seconding the resolution, and paid a high tribute to Mr White for the excellent spirit displayed by him throughout the contest, and others having spoken the vote was enthusiasti- cally carried, Mr White thanking the members for it. Councillor A, T. White brought forward a case in which the widow of a Druid had recently died, and after the death claim had been paid, the womau's effects were sold by the lecal official of the Board of Guardians to liquidate some sum paikt her as relief. (Shame). This was done nntwithstauding the fact that she had three young children who she had struggled to maintain and keep up her home respectably.- It was eventually agreed to communicate with the local and other guardians in sympathy with friendly societies and also with the Board itself, besides drawing the attention of Major Wyndham- Quin, M.P., to the circumstances of the case.

B DISTRICT COUNCIL. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE. The monthly meeting of the Public Works Com- mittee was held on Tuesday evening at the Clerk's Office, Barry Dock. Present Mr D. Morgan (in the chair) and Alderman J. C. Meggitt. Amongst the plans of new buddings submitted and adopted were the following One house, Court-road, Mr Burton 20 houses, Maesyc(wm-strcec, Mr Noah Thomas, house and workshop, Barry-road, Mr Thomas Lloyd alterations and additions, 104 and 106, Holton-road, Messrs D. L. Evans and Co house, Colcot-road, Rev R. Morgan 11 houses, Maesycwm street, Mr S. Cross; four houses, Maesyewrn-street, Mr Noah Thomas stable, Wood- land-road, Mr John Evans; 19 houses, Everard- street, Mr Harding house, Dock View-road, Mr Alban Richards 12 houses, Kendrick-road, Mr A. Richaids; 10 houses, Bendrick-road, Sully Pro- perty Co.; and two houses, John-street, Mr Holme. HEALTH COMMITTEE. A meeting of the above committee was held on Thursday evening, under the presidency of Coun- cillor W. Paterson, when there were also present: Councillors J H Jese, D Morgan, and J L Davies —The Local Government Board wrote sanctioning the borrowing of £8,000 for the erection of a small- pox hospital and suggesting certain minor applica- tions, which were approved.—The Medical Officer presented, in accordance with the request of the Local Government Board, a report upon the out- break of diphtheria. According to this 19 cases and 10 deaths occurred in the first quarter; 3 cases and 3 deaths in the second quarter, 4 cases and 3 deaths in the third quarter, 58 cases and 12 deaths in the last quarter.— —The Chairman considered that proper air-space had not been provided in local schools, and moved that the Medical Officer's attention be called to this.—This was carried.—A deputation attended from the Allotment Committee holding patches near Beggar's Well of four persons asking that a road be made through the centre on the eight feet of ground ready for it.-It was agreed to put up a notice cautioning people against accumulating bottles on the roadway, and also put the road in order, and also do the same at the Cemetery, provided not more than £10 be spent. FINANCE COMMITTEE. Captain F. Murrell presided over a meeting of this committee on Wednesday evening, when there were also present Councillors E B Smith-Jones and W Paterson.—The Returning Officer presented his bill for conducting the recent elections, which amounted in the aggregate to £64 10s 10d. -Mr W. C. Howe, one of the assistant overseers, applied for an increase of salary, which at present stood at E175, but this was de- ferred. A credit balance of £9,756 15s was reported by the treasurer.

BARRY MAY-DAY SHOW. On Tuesday evening a well-attended meeting of local tradesmen and others was held at the Windsor Hotel, Barry Dock, to consider the advisability of re-suscitating the May-Day Show in the district. Mr C. Vine (Marine Hotel) occupied the chair. It was unanimously decided to hold a show, and officers were then elected as follows :—President, Major Wyndham-Quin, M.P. chairman of com- mittee, Mr W. Thomas, the Hayes vice-chairman, Dr P. J. O'Donnell hon. secretary, Mr H. L. Jones, Court-road assistant secretary, Mr R. H. Hall, M.R.C.V.S. and treasurer, Mr James Price. It was decided that the show be held on Wednesday, May 10th, and a sub-committee was appointed to secure a suitable field wherein to hold the same. Arrangements were also made for canvassing the district to secure subscriptions.

BARRY MANSLAUGHTER CASE. The man, Alexander Quin (30), who, in October last, at Culley's Hotel, Barry Dock, threw a quart jug at a coaltiimmer, named Thomas John, iujuring his head, from the effects of which he afterwards died, was arrested by Police-sergeant Williams at Barry Dock, on Tuesday. On Wednesday he was brought before the magistrates at Penarth Police- court, charged with manslaughter. After hearing evidence, the case was remanded for a week.

BARRY DISTRICT COUNCIL ELECTIONS. '11 POLLING LAST MONDAY. SURPRISING RESULT IN THE SOUTH WARD. The hurly-burly of the District Council elections took place on Monday in each of the three wards where contests have been pro- voked. Polling in at least two of the three wards was heavy and briskly proceeded with throughout the day. In the South Ward there were two polling stations, viz., Barry Island and Holton-road Schools; in the West Ward polling was conducted in the Roinilly Hall; and in the East at the Cadoxton Board Schools. In the South and West Wards a heavy poll was taken. Vehicles were seen running to and fro throughout the day, and the greatest activity was displayed in the interests of the respective candidates. The votes were counted at the Holton-road Schools in such an ex- peditious maaner that the whole of the results were known before 9.30. Mr J. Arthur Hughes acted as returning officer. Outside the schools was a vast crowd of people, who cheered the successful candidates, when the figures were declared as follows :— SOUTH WARD. Mr J. A. Manaton, builder 408 *Mr W. Thomas, auctioneer 156 Mr Peter Wright, painter 120 -I Majority 252 EAST WARD. *Mr J. L. D.,i vii, provision merchant. 275 Mr W. L. Hughes, clothier 137 v Majority 138 WEST WARD. Mr A. T. -Whit; manager 295 The Rev R. Morgan, minister 241 Dr Percy Smith 174 Mr Richard Hughes, coal trimmer 110 Majority 54 Denotes old members. Mr J. L. Davi3s-tbe first to mount the railings-briefly thanked the electors of the East Ward, and that gentleman was followed by Mr J. A. Manaton, the victor in the South Ward, who, in the course of his remarks, thanked an unscrupulous band of ill-advised alleged temperance (?) workers for the aid they had given him by issuing a scurrilous and contemptible circular prepared by a supposed reverend gentleman. (Cheers.)—Mr Peter Wright, Mr A. T. White, Rev R. Morgan, Dr Percy Smith, and Mr R. Hughes also spoke in appropriate terms. COUNCILLOR J. A. MANATON. I

THE NEW MEN AT THE HELM. A DESERVING TRIO. BIOGRAPHIES OF THE COUNCILLORS. Mr John Arnel Manaton, in capturing the SouthWard with such a handsome majority, made a record in that respect. It at once speaks volumes for his popularity, and will do much to strengthen his decided convictions respecting the present administration of local affairs. In the midst of these showers of congratulations it is well to state that, like Mr White, the hero of the South Ward was born in Devonshire. Umberleigh, near Barnstaple, claims him as a native, and he first s.iw the light in that village 36 years ago, where he was apprenticed as a carpenter and joiner, Seventeen years ago he went to Newport to work at his trade, and while in the Uskside town sat at the feet of Mr W. H. Brown, who is ladle princeps as a Liberal organiser. In the society of Newportonians he became more steadfast than ever in the faith to which he clings to this day with all the pertinacity in his possession. Besides that, Mr Manaton gained for himself another priceless treasure at Newport, for it was there that he wooed and won the fair lady who on Monday helped as much as anyone to secure him the glorious victory, and whom, as Miss Westacott, he ten years ago led to Hymen's altar. Mr Manaton has resided here nine years, and has on two previous occasions in the North Ward narrowly escaped election on the Council by less than ten votes on each occasion. Mr Manaton has a burning zeal to do what is right according to the dictates of his conscience; is able to express himself clearly and fairly, without rising to any eloquence he is modest, unassuming, and, indeed, one of Nature's gentlemen. COUNCILLOR A. T. WHITE. To have succeeded out of four candidates in the most high-class residential ward of the town is an achievement which Mr A. T. White may well feel proud of. In Mr White the Council will secure an intelligent, honest, and straight- forward member, and the town a representative in whom every confidence may be reposed. Born in Devonshire in the year 1864, at the village of Brixhaaa, Mr White was taken, when only three weeks old, to London. He remained with his parents in the Metropolis until 1884, having in the meantime been apprenticed to the trade of a carpenter. In that year he removed to Newport, Mon., and worked at his trade until December, 1888, when he entered the employ of Messrs Davies Bros., builders' merchants, as warehouseman. His steady application to duty and reliability were quickly noted, and in March, 1890, his employers pro- moted him to the management of their branch business at Barry Dock; a position he has occupied ever since. This is the second time upon which Councillor White has contested the West Ward, being second on the poll 1897, his successful opponent then being Mr W. Paterson. Hitherto Mr White has been known as a prominent representative of -Friendly Societies, and his vservices, extending over a period of 16 years, received a well-earned appreciation on Monday last, when he was returned at the head of the poll, rasinly by the exertions of the Friendly Society members on his behalf. He joined the Druids' Order in London in 1882, and on removing to Newport established the first lodge in Wales. Since then he has been the means of promoting six other lodges of the same Order, while he has been at the opening of 14 or 15 others, and the membership in Wales has increased from 15 in 1888 to 1,450 at the present day. Mr White has occupied the principal offices in some of these lodges, and has been honoured by having a lodge recently opened at the Park Hotel named after himself. He was elected last year at Grimsby a member of the Executive of the Order, and has been nominated for re- election this year, and also nominated for the position of vice-president. He has also been appointed by a unanimous vote to attend the bit nnial conference of the Order to be held at York, and he has been president of the Barry Friendly Societies Council since its inception. Mr White is a man of wide ideas, and has won for himself during his residence at Barry a name of which he may well be proud. We have no doubt that with his intimate connection with commercial life he will do credit to him- self and the town at large in the new sphere he is about to enter. COUNCILLOR EVAN JONES. Nor should we omit to have a few biographi- cal particulars of Mr Evan Jones, who repre- sents the North Ward. This gentleman has made rapid strides to the forefront of public life wholly and solely upon the honesty, integrity, and intelligence he brought to bear when acting on the School Board. As a Labour representative pure and simple, he combines with his other qualities a large modicum of sound good sense; is a quiet, unostentatious, but withal convincing speaker, and, without actually being verbose, is never without sufficient synonyms to express himself clearly and effectively. Another unmistakeable trait is the fact that he never speaks for the sake of speaking, but awaits his turn with apparent disregard, and then commands the respect and close attention of all around him. That is our new Councillor. Born 39 years ago at Carmarthen, Mr Jones left the town on the Towy for Birmingham ai an orphan, and served his apprenticeship as a fitter. Removing to Pembroke Dock several years afterwards, he removed from there after five years' residence to Cardiff. Ten years ago he came to Barry with the crowd that swept into the town whose phenomenal growth and progress was promised. It speaks volumes for Mr Jones that for nine years he has remained in the employ of the Barry Graving Dock Company. He was married ten years ago, and Mrs Jones combines both a good mother and useful helpmate.

SNAP SHOTS. The sunken steamer Aberdare will be blown up with dynamite. Messrs Jose and Phillips have been re-appointed overseers for Barry. James Hunter, who has been Mules' golf assistant at Penarth, has been engaged by the Barry Club. Two of the new Councillors at Barry were born in that land of cream and dumplings—Devonshire, The Bill promoted by the Barry Railway Co. for the acquisition of further lands at Cadoxton, has passed the third reading. The Barry Dock Musicians' Society, which is now under the conductorship of Mr J. P. Hicks, practice every Sunday at 3.30 and 8.30 at Holton- road School. Drs. Kelly and Sixamith have been elected honorary members of the local Friendly Societies' Council. Mr Justice Channell, after completing the Assize business at Cardiff last Saturday, spent Sunday at the residence of Mr T. R. Thompson, the retiring high sheriff, and paid a visit in the after- noon to Barry. There was a lectore at Barry on Wednesday night, and the first personal pronouD I" was the chief feature in it. Miss Jenner had a good innings at the police- court last Monday respecting the conduct of the assistant overseer of her native parish. It is a fact—advertisers should note-that the two candidates who did not insert their addresses in the HERALD, were lowest at the poll. The final for the South Wales and Monmouth- shire Cup between Barry Unionists and Rhayader, has been fixed to be played at the Harlequins' Ground, Cardiff, on Saturday, April 8th. It is probable that the final for the Junior Cup will be played at Barry. Mistakes are not profitable, but we know one that is. Mr Evan Jones, who has been chosen to represent the North Ward on the District Council, should not be confounded with Mr Evan Jones, Central Supply Stores, Barry Dock. In future the former will be known as Councillor Evan Jones,' while the latter will everlastingly bear the name and reputation of providing the best tea in town from Is per lb upwards, and of selling groceries and provisions of the highest class at the lowest price. Both Jones's have one object-to serve the working classes with best quality goods at lowest possible cost

PROMOTION FOR A BARRY ENGINEER. APPOINTMENT FOR MR W. J. BENDALL. MANAGER OF THE NEW DRY DOCK AT SWANSEA. Mr W. J. Bendall, a member of the Evening Schools' Committee of the School Board, lias, we are pleased to learn, been successful in securing the appointment of manager of the new Prince of Wales Dry Dock at Swansea out of several hundred applicants. For several years past Mr Bendall has been a respected employee of Messrs Lace, Wills and Co. (the present Central Marine Engineering Company), and in local affairs has taken a deep and abiding interest, being an enthusiast in the cause of technical education. Mr Bendall's departure from the district next week will be deeply regretted by a host of friends and acquaintances, who are, nevertheless, pleased to hear of his advancement.

CHESS. BARRY V. PENARTH. A chess match between these clubs was pJayed at Penarth on Friday last. Scores :— PENARTH.—F. P. Down, 0; E. W. Rees, 1-0; A. Frazer, 0-a1; A. Holman, 1-0; G. H. Tregaakis, 1- 0; E Brockington, al—0 E. W. Collyer, 1-1 R. H. Nichol, 1-0; R. Murray Wright, 0-0; C. Mitchell, 1-0; total, 9. BARRY.—F. Hybart, J—0; E. A. Stewart, 0-0; W. Murrell, 1-0a; F. J. Williams, 0-0; A. S. Mead, 0-0; J. Davies, a1-0; F. Murrell, 0-0; W. R. Howell, 0-0; A. Hybart, 1-0; F. J. Evans, 0-0; total, 3. aAdjudicated.

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BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, AND DEATHS NOTICES should be sent in on or before 10 a.m. on THURSDAY, to ensure insertion in the next issue. BIRTHS. MACNAMARA.—On the 30th inst., at 1.5, New- land street, Barry Dock, the wife of Mr John Macnamara, of a son. TILEY.—On the 24th inst., at 66, George street, Barry Dock, the wife of Mr Tiley, of a daughter. JEFFREY.—On the 24th inst., at 30, Sydenham street, Barry Dock, the wife of Mr Jeffrey, boilermaker, of a son. SHERWOOD.—On the 24th inst., at 33, Coigne terrace, Barry Dock, the wife of Mr Sherwood, of a son. LLoYD.-On the 29th inst., at 1, Beryl road, Barry Dock, the wife of Mr Lloyd, of a son. EVANS.-On the 17th at 75, George street, Barry Dock, the wife of Mr Evans, of a daughter. 11 WHITMAN. —On the 26th inst., at 22. Court road, Barry Dock, the wife of Mr John Whitman, school teacher, of a son. HOOPER.-On the 21st inst., at 67, Graving Dock street, Barry Dock, the wife of Mr George Hooper, of a daughter. WILLIAMS.—On the 23rd inst., at Pyke street, Barry Dock, the wife of Mr David Williams, blacksmith, of a daughter. PERRIAM.-On the 25th inst., at 22, Robert street, Barry Dock, the wife of Mr Henry Perriam, house painter, of a son. MARRIAGES. BAKToN- WOOD.-On the 25th inst., at the Wesleyan Chapel, Holton-road, Barry Dock, by the Rev W. Sarginson, Mr John Ban ton to Miss Mary Elizabeth Wood, both of Barry Dock. HARRIS -EVANQ,. -On the 29th inst., at Salem Welsh Baptist Chapel, Barry Dock, by the Rev T. M. Rees, pastor, Mr David Harris to Miss Letitia Evans, both of Barry Dock. HANSEN—WELSH.—On the 29th inst., at Porth- kerrv Church, near Barry, by the rector (Kev H. H. Stewart), Mr Sven. W. Hansen, second son of Mr C. E. Hansen, Penarth, to Miss Jennie Welsh, late teacher in the employ of the Barry Board, and second daughter of Mr T. Welsh, Cardiff. DEATHS. LEWIS.—On the 20th inst., at 31, Bassett- street, Barry Dock, Mr William Lewis, dock labourer, aged 36 years. KEOGH.-On the 22nd inst., at 29, Lombard- street, Barry Dock, Ellen, wife of Mr Ed- mund Keogh, coal weigher, aged 44 years. CHARLES.—On the 20th inst., at 102, George- street, Barry Dock, Letitia, wife of Mr Daniel Charles, coal weigher, aged 51 years. ENGLAND.-On the 22nd inst., at 31, the Parade, Barry, Edith Mary Ellen England, domestic servant, aged 23 years. MORGAN-On the 18th inst., at 79, Main- street, Cadoxton, Edith Mary, niece of Mr S. Morgan, draper, aged 15 years. 0 W ATKINS.-On the 24th inst., at 34, Merthyr- street, Barry Dock, Hettie, daughter of Mr George Watkins, boilermaker, aged one year. COOM.BEs.-On the 26th inst., at 44, Salisbury- road, Barry, Gladys May, daughter of Mr Walter T. Coombes, railway porter, aged one year. ROSSER.—On the 27th inst., at 48, Princes- street, Barry, Oliver, daughter of Mr John Rosser, coal-merchant, aged five months. DAVIEs.-On the 27th inst., at 12, Churchill- terrace, Cadoxton, Mr Lewis Davies, labourer, aged 53 years. JENKINS.—On the 27th inst., at 32, Tynewydd- road, Barry Dock, Mr William Jenkins, mason, aged 26 years. BEYNON.—On the 29th inst., at 48, Graving- ZD Dock-street, Barry Dock, Margaret Emma, daughter of Mr Evan Beynon, carpenter, aged three years.

FIRE BRIGADE FOR BARRY. The Health Committee of the Barry District Council on Thursday evening in last week adopted the suggestions of Mr Walliker, captain of the proposed fire brigade. lie found it was necessary to cbtain a fire engine, and recommended that a fire engine statien be erected, to also accommodate three families of firemen, and that the officers' houses should be connected by telephone that a fire-e-cape and hose-cart combined be procured 'I and that the brigade consist of three lieutenants, 21 men, and a secretary, the whole control to be vestsd in the captain.

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