Barry Dock News

BARRY POLICE COURT. j FRIDAY. Before Mr. W. Graham and Dr. P. i J. O'Donnell. WOULD AIAKEI MINCEMEAT I OF HER. Annie Sayce, 50, Lower Pyke- street, Barry Docks,( sued Charlotte Moorman for threats. Complainant said she met defend- ant in George-street on the 15th inst., when the latter used most offensive language, and said she would strike her if she "did not have the baby." The night defendant had the sum- mons she told complainant she "would make mincemeat of her." Defendant, who said complainant had caused trouble between her parents, denied the charge.. Fined 5/ THREAT TO SCREW HIS NECK. Eleanor McConnell summoned John Thomas for assault. Mr. J. A. Hughes, solicitor, Barry, was for complainant, and Mr. Alfred Jackson, solicitor, defended. Mr. Hughes said there had been some words between the parties on the night of the 11th inst. defendant went to complainant's house, and af- ter asking her to "screw his neck" as she had threatened to do before, he pushed her by the shoulder three times. Complainant then smacked his face. Mr. Jackson submitted that com- plainant had been annoying defend- ant's wife, and he went to request her to cease. Case dismissed. 1 UNLICENSED BOARDING HOeSE. For keeping a boarding house with- out a licence in Dock View-road, Barry Docks, Dadd Villa, a Mexi- can, was fined £ 2. Mr. T. B. Tordoff, solicitor and clerk, prosecuted on behalf of the Barry Urban District Council. P.S. Prothero spoke to visiting the house and finding a number of foreign seamen there. i For failing to keep a register, Villa was also fined 20/ Mr. F. P. Jones-Lloyd, solicitor, was for defendant. ALSO FAILED TO KEEP REGISTER. Elizabeth Pederson, for failing to I keep a register, was fined 20/ P.C. Alfred Smith proved the case, j ASSAULTED THE SERGEANT AND CONSTABLE. Karl Thorenson, a Norwegian, was fined £ 1 for being drunk, and for assaulting Police-sergeant Prothero he was fined £2. Defendant refused to go home when requested, and after going with the sergeant for some distance, suddjenly turned upon him and kicked him on tke legs. Otto Anderson, who assaulted P.C. Gomer John on the same occasion, in a similar manner, was also fined £ 1 j for being drunk, and j32 for the assault. MONDAY. Before Mr. J. Lowdon and Dr. P. J. 11, O'Donnell. CONSIDERATE CAPTAIN. Nicholas Goneos, master of the s.s. Paralos, pleaded guilty to bringing into Barry on the 18th instant, eight sheep and four pigs from"Havre, an offence against the Foreign Animals Order 1910. Defendant said lie thought he would be doing better to get the sheep at Havre than in England, because of the food shortage. Fined 10/ BATCH OF ALIENS. For offences against the Aliens' Order, deposits of £1 each were for- felted by Johannes Johannessen, Rei-! der Evensen, and Axel Pedersen while Ah Hung Fang and Go Swang Jong had to pay £ 2 each. HEROIC CAPTAIN FINED. Johan A. Berkhout, master of the! Dutch steamer Iris, was charged with overstaying his leave of absence al- lowed him bv the aliens' officer at Pen- arth. Mr. Alfred Jackson, solicitor, who appeared for the defence, said that j Berkhout went to Cardiff, and missed the last train back. He staved at an hotel, and next morning visited his brokers. He was on the spot when H.M. warships Cressy, Mogue, and Aboukir were lost in the North Sea at the beginning of the war, and his ship picked up more than a hundred | sailors. The captain also sav ed one sailor himself. For this he was pro- sented with a silver medal by the British Ambassador in Holland, and with a pair of binocular glasses by British naval officers. Mr. Jackson was of opinion that a man who had risked his life to save British sailors was not the man to take advantage of the laws of England. The Bench, taking into considera- tion his solicitor's statement, fined the captain the mitigated penalty of 21. i

JUVENILES GAMING WITH I COINS. In the Juvenile Court, Joseph Page was fined 10/ or seven days; and Frederick Brooks 2/6, for gaming with coins in Forster-street, Cadoxton, on the 18th instant. P.C. Bowen, who gave evidence, said the lads ran away when they saw him, but he gave chase and caught them. I

ONE OF SEVEN BROTHER OFFICERS. I BRAVE DEATH OF LIEUT. i FRANK C. JAMES, BARRY. j Just a month ago it was announced that Lieutenant Frank C. James, 1st Batt. Royal Berkshire Regt., youngest son of the late Rev. H. P. James, vicar of Mynyddislwyn, Monmouth- shire, and of Mrs. James, 41, St. Nicholas-road, Barry, had been wounded in action in France on the 3rd of May, and was reported missing. On Sunday last, .Mrs. James received notification from the Central Prison- ers of War Committee, that the death of Lieutenant James took place from wounds, whilst prisoner of war on the 4th of May. Lieut. James was gaz- etted on the 26th of January, 1916, and promoted to first lieutenant on the 26th J of April tliis year, just a week before his death. Educated at St. John's School, Leatherhead, Surrey, and All Hallows College, Honiton, Devon, he recHyed his training, for commision for regular service in the Army, at the Royal Military College, Sandhurst. Lie was 19 years of age in December last, aTrd proceeded to France in Janu- j arv. liis commanding officer, writing to his mother, communicating particu- lars of the brave young officer's death, stated "Although young, your son was an exceedingly able officer, and a great favourite with everybody. His II men worshipped him, and would fol- low him anywhere. The fighting on May 3rd was of the fiercest character, and his platoon was practically wiped out. He was last seen by two N.C.O.'s who went to his assistance, but he told them to look after themselves, as he was all right. Shortly afterwards the Germans retook the trench, and our men were unable to get your son away." Lieut. James' six surviving brothers are officers in the Army—Mr. W. M. James, Artists' Rifles O.T.C.; Captain P. M. James, Glamorgan Royal Garrison Artillery; Captain E. I M. James, .Warwickshire Regt., and now holding an appointment with the No. 12 Officers' Cadet Battn., having been permanently invalided from I France; Captain the Rev. A. H. James, chaplain to the Forces, now in France; Captain H. C. James, 3rd Welsh Regt., serving in France; and Lieut. E. T. James, 11th Battn. Welsh Regiment (Cardiff Pals), now in Salo- l?e( The deepest sympathy is felt with Mrs. James and family in their bereavement by the death of the youngest son, who fell whilst figliting with such distinguished bravery. —————————— I

FIRE ON BARRY SHIP. I QUANTITY OF AMMUNITION ON BOARD. An outbreak of fire occurred in the engine-room of the steam- ship Zerman. lying* near the Transit Sheds, No. C' 2 Dock, on Friday evening last. The town fire brigade, under Superintcp ii W. Matthews and the Barry DcyVk Com- pany's ifre-floats, were quickly on the scene, and were fortunate in success- fully combating the flames, which 1 were found to have originated in a wooden bulkhead, thtuigh by what means is not known. The steamer had a quantity of ammunition on board, but providentially not within reach of the flames. Much damage was done by the fire. I

BARRY EDUCATION ACCOUNTS COMMITTEE. Mr. L. P. Griffiths presided at a 1 meeting of Barry Education Accounts Committee on Friday last, the other members in attendance being Mr. J. Lowdon, J.P., and Dr. P. J. O'Don- nell. Notification was made of receipt of installation of special fee grant of £ 753 7s. 6d. u_

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BARRY SCHOOL MANAGE- MENT COMMITTEE. COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIPS j FOOD BEFORE SPORT, A meeting of the Barry School Man- agement Committee was held on Fri- day afternoon last, Mr. F. C. Milner in the chair. The members present were Dr. P. J. O'Donnell, J.P., Mr. J. Lowdon, J.P., and Mr. L. P. Grif- ffiths. The monthly reports of schools showed that a grand total of £ 5,541 5s. 9d. had been invested in the war loan by school children, Holton-road Schools heading the list with £ 1,220 10s. 9d. to their credit. Council scholarships at the County Schools were granted to the follow- ing Boys.—Emlyn Jones, William A. Parry, Basil F. Lewis, Roland P. Gale, Holton-road; Lawrence E. T. Macey, John Fidoe, Stanley Davies, Thomas Thomas, Romilly-road; Harold L. Bunkham, Roger, 1. Price, Ernest I. Warren, High-street; Fred- erick W. I)avies, Albert R. Jones, Cadoxton Charles Heathfield, Stan- ley Davies, Gladstone-road. irls.-I,Ilx- Copp, Ruth M. Davey, Cadoxton Girls; Gwladvs Davies, Elsie Wickett, Doris Starnwell, Hol- ton-road Muriel Atkinson, Alice Jones, Elsie Wilson, High-street Olga Jenkins, Edith Seaton, Margaret Pauley, Romilly-road; Eva Butler, Irene Bassett, Gwen Evans, Glad- stone-road; Madeline Kavanagh. Barry Island; and Kathleen M. j Fagan, Barry Island. Fred Brock was appointed student teacher in handicraft for three years. Favourable reports were made on the medical examination of teachers and bursars appointed recently. A letter was received from Mr. J. B. Price, commercial master at Barry County School, asking to be ap- pointed visiting teacher to the local schools if commercial subjects were taught.—The Clerk (Mr. R. Treharne Rees) said coi-nmercitl subjects were I not taught. The question of providing recrea- tion ground for boys, and granting j320 towards school sport, were con- sidered. The Chairman favoured the scheme, but Dr. O'Donnell said the present was not the time to rent a field to play !I football. Land should be used for the cultivation of foodstuffs. It was decided to bring the matter up 1 at the next meeting of the Education Committee. It was resolved to send to the local Secondary County School copies of a letter from the Future Career Associa- tion, regarding their endeavours to obtain 1.000 boys over the age of 15 years, with knowledge of metal work, to take an air service course. Correspondence was received from the National Union of Teachers and the Association of Teachers of Domes- tic Subjects. ¡

PYKE-STREET PRIMITIVE I METHODIST ANNIVERSARY. 1 PRESENTATION TO THE PAS- TOR AND MRS. WHITTOCK. Anniversary services of the pastor (the Rev. J. Whittock) were conducted at Pyke-street Primitive Methodist Church, BarryDocks, on Sunday last, the pastor preaching in the morning. A special service was held in the after- noon, at which the Rev. J. Whittock presided, the speaker being Mr. F. Tanner, M.E., Gilfach Goch. Mrs. Bumford was soloist, while special singing was taken part in by the child- ren. The pastor again preached at the evening service, and solos were rendered by Miss Hoskins. On Mon- day evening a homely social gathering was held, Mr. G. Wedlake presiding. An interesting presentation was made to the Rev. J. and Mrs. Whittock, on completion of three years' service in connection with the church. A de- lightful evening ensued, members making short speeches, while solos were sung. and refreshments partaken of. Those who took part in the pro. gramme were Mrs. Treharne, Mrs. G. Rees, Miss May Whittock, Mr. W. Rees, and Mr. G. W. Wedlake, solo- ists while addresses were delivered by Mr. E. J. Turpin, Mr. Jones, Mrs. Williams, an d ot hers. G. Wcd- I 1 J 1;lInS, yn ot Jers.1 rs.. ('( -I lake, ^having made appropriate re- marks, presented, on behalf of the church and friends, a sum of money to the Pastor and his ladv, both feel- ingly responding.

BARRY DOCK CONSERVA- I TIVES VEGETABLE SHOW. I The Iii-st itllltlll Vegetable, Fruit, and Flower Show, confined to share- holders of the Barry Dock Conserva- tive Club and Institute Company Ltd., will be held on Saturday. August 18th. Entries close on August 11th. The proceeds of the show will be devoted to the Barry Red Cross Hospital.

BARRY SCHOOL ATTENDANCE COMMITTEE. i j BOYS OF TWELVE "CALLED Up" FOR THE LAND. Mr. C. B. Griffiths was again the only member present at a meeting of the Barry Education School Attend- ance Committee on Thursday evening last. Mr. D. Rees, school attendance officer, reported that 3,624 visits had been made to absentees, 108 notices served, and 15 prosecutions instituted. Ten cases of infectious diseas were notified, six cases of measles, three cases scarlet fever, and one diphtheria. The summary of attendance for the month showed a percentage of 90.62. against 88.45 for the corresponding month last year, an increase of 2.17 per cent. The report of the school medical officer, Dr. L. Pick, showed that 19 visits were made to various depan- ments of the schools, and 232 children examined, 24 who were examined ai the request of the head teachers, and 177 defective children re-examined. At the school clinic 401 attendances were made by children suffering from minor ailments, skin diseases, exter- nal eye diseases, ear discharges, chest complaints, and dental caries. Nine cases of defective vision were cor- rected -by glasses prescribed at the ophthalmic clinir. The dental surgeons paid two visi's to the schools, and examined 169 chi'- dren. Ten cases of enlarged tonsils and adenoids had been operated upon at the Accident Hospital,^ while two cases of ringworm of the scalp was receiving treatment under N-ravs. A letter was received from the Board of Education advising temporary re- lease for work on the land of boys over the age of twelve.

BARRY SHA SCOrTS' GARDEN. The Barry Bethel Sea Scouts, in charge of Mr. R. N. Davies, have put into cultivation a ten perch plot of land at the rear -of the Labour Exchange Buildings, Barry Docks, and have rendered assistance in the garden be- longing to the Red Cross Hospital in Dock View-road. Both gardens pre- sent a remarkably attractive and pro- fitable appearance, and on Mondavi evening last the lads, in company with their scoutmaster and instructors, paraded at the garden to be photo- graphed.

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INCREASE IN COST OF PRINT- ING. As the result of a conference be- tween masters and men engaged in the printing trade of South Wales, an ad- ditional war bonus has been granted to all male employees as and from: June 2nd last. The costing committee of the Master Printers' Association finds, on careful inquiry, that this in- crease in the wage bill, coupled with heavier working expenses in every direction, will necessitate increasing the charges for printing, exclusive of material, by a further 25 per cent. at least, for many printing processes are now costing quite 50 per cent. more than in pre-war days. Paper, boards, and materials of all kinds required in the printing trade are, moreover, daily becoming more difficult to obtain, and prices of these materials are con- stantly rising.

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