Barry Dock News

THE RECENT CADOXTON-BARRY EISTEDDFOD. The committee of the above Eisteddfod desire to return their Rincere thanks to all who contri- buted towards the success of the Eisteddfod. .Also, to Messrs Roberts Bros. for the gratuitous use of planks for seats.

LOCAL CRICKET. CADOXTON-BARRY SECOND XI. V. ST. SAVIOURS, CARDIFF. Played on Saturday afternoon last, at the Moors, Cadoxton-Barry. The match contained no special features. The only one who reached double figures was \V. Morse, who scored 10 for Cadox- ton-Barry. J. Butler, for St. Saviour's, made nine. The following were the scores, which show that the Cadoxton-Barry ■team was victorious by 11 runs :— UAllOATOiN-lIAttll V SKUUJN I). 1 F. D.'ivios, c Slth., 1) Becker 0 W. Morse, 1) Butler 10 W. Chandlish, 11 Beeker 1 C. Proliert, run out 5 Morgans, c Watts 3 J. M'Gregor, c rholllas 0 W. Crbssman, e and b Butler 0 A. SNveet, c flole, b Pecker 6 W. Westall, not out ■ 4 Willett, b Butler • 0 Extras.. 7 Total 37 ST. ',AVIOUR'S. R. Watts, b Morse ■ 5 O. Hole, l.b.w., 1) Morse ■ 1 W. Thomas, o and b Morse 0 W. Crask, c Davies, b Morse 0 b Nloi-se 1 tJ. Marks, 1) Davies 4 .T. liutlerji Willett S It. (-ralib, I) H:>vies 0 0 'W..tones, e Watson, b Willett 1 So Stone, IJutoui, 0 Extras 4 Tot a] 28 e The runs at the fall of each wicket, were as follow ( 'adoxioii- Rarry ;—1 for 0, 2 for 3, 3 for 4, 4 for 22, ;B for 23, 5 for 24, 7 for 26, 0 for 32, 9 for 32, 10 for 37. AS7. Harinvrr-:—1 for 2, 2 for 4, 3 for 4, 4 for 7, 5 for 16, 6 for 17, 7 for 17, 8 for 27. 9 for 27, 10 for 2G. CARDIFF V. PENARTH. On Saturday last a match, between Ponarth find Cardiff 21111 XI, was played at Pcnarfh, for the ssio bcnefit, of the home professional, .John Hpiby, who has been with the Penarth team for two seasons. Owin £ to thc^recent rains, the wicket was very slow, and, consequently, the scores were low. For Penarth, the Rev C. W. Browne and C. Shepherd (a promising colt) played wcll for 10and 16 (not out) respectively, while H. C! Sill and Fred Alorgan did good service with the ball. E. Rooney worked well for Cardiff with the ball, while C. H. Riches batted in good form for 14. CI ocotles CARDIFF. J. S. Cullen, b Sill 9 W. S. Allen, b Morgan 0 E. Uooucy, li Sill •. 1 K. Kaviwice, h.wt h Morgan 1 <J. Morris, (• tee, b Morgan 0 AV. Williams, b Morgan 2 (J. Allen, run out. 0 E. Yorath, c Shepherd, h Sill 1 G. H. Itiches, e Shepherd, b Higman 14 P. Foster, c &, b Sill 0 O. Riches, not out 1 Extras 1 Total.. 30 PENARTH. R. A. Lewis, run out 2 Rev C. Browne, b Rooney 10 Spiby (pro.) c. Allen, b Rooney 0 F. Higinan, e Allen, b Riches 5 F. W. Morgan, c Riches, b Rooney 1 J. (J. Llewellyn, b Forster 4 G. Shepherd, not out 1.6 S. Thomas, b Rooney 1 A. B. Lee, b Foster 1 W. Coney, c Morris, b Rooney 3 R. C. Sill, b Rooney 1 Extras 7 Total. 51 PENARTH V. KEYSHAM. On Monday the Penarth team, or rather nine of them, jourifeyed to Bristol to meet the Keysham team. Keysham went to the wickets first, and were all dismissed for 89, towards which. Gallop, the Gloucester county man, contributed 58. Penarth followed and obtained 121 runs, the chief scores being H. E. Morgan, 41; S. Thomas, 18 W. P. Edgington, lb; and G. Shepherd, 13. Penarth thus won the match by 63 runs. -Air H. E. Morgan has been selected to represent the Glamorgan County against the M.C.C. next week. The match is to be played in London. COG AN V. ST. JAMES'. The Cogan team met St. James' team in the Cardiff Arms Park last Saturday, and were de- feated by 17 runs. The scores were St. James', 42; Cogan, 25. LOCAL CRICKET FIXTURES FOR TO- MORROW. To-morrow (Saturday) the Cadoxton-Barry First Team will play Canton (Cardiff) on the ground of the latter and Cadoxton-Barry Second Team will also journey to Cardiff to play the Taff Vale A Team. To-morrow (Saturday) the Cogan and Penarth teams will meet in friendly rivalry on the Penarth ground.

THE LIVERPOOL DOMESTIC TRAGEDY. IS THE CONDEMNED WOMAN CON- NECTED WITH BARRY? It is not within our province to say Aye or nay to the sentence which was pronounced upon the unfortunate Mrs Maybv ick at Liverpool assizes on Wednesday last, but it strikes us as possible that by the nomenclature of some of her family connections, some trace may be found of their kinship with the Dú Barry's once resident at Barry. We extract the following from Truth:- A good Illany stories have been propagated respecting Mrs Maybrick's parentage. She is the daughter of the Baroness von Roques,by that lady's first husband, a Mr Chandler, of the firm of St. John Powers and Co., of Mobile, who died in 1863 of an illness brought on by anxieties arising out of the American Civil War. After his death his widow became a. hospital nurse in Charlestown during the seige, and here she married Franklin Du Barry, who was theh suffering- from a mortal wound received in action. She escaped from Charles- town with Du Barry and his brother on board the Confederate blockade runner Fanny, but on the voyage her husband died and was buried at sea. In 1873 the lady was married to the Baron von Roques, who is still living. She is a niece of Jefferson Davis,

BARRY AND CADOXTON LOCAL BOARD. SPECIAL M EETLU G. APPLICATION TO BE MADE FOR AN INCREASED LOAN. OPPOSITION TO THE PURCHASE OF THE ISLAND SEWER. A special meeting of the Barry and Cadoxton Local Board was held on Wednesday afternoon, at the Clerk's Offices, Cadoxton-Barry, when there were present:—Rev Canon Allen, Messrs E. D. Jones, J. Bobinson, J. C. Meggitt, and Dr. O'Donnell; with Mr J. A. Hughes, clerk and Mr J. C. Pardoe, surveyor. THE CHAIRMAN AND THE AVESLEYAN CONFERENCE. The Clerk explained that, in consequence of the Wesley an Conference, Mr J. Cory, the chairman, was unable to' be present.—It was stated that Mr Lewis Williams was absent for a similar reason.— Air Jones suggested that a telegram be sent in- forming the Conference of that meeting. (Laugh- ter. ) —Mr Robinson Perhaps they do not know that there is such a board as the Barry and Cad- oxton Local Board in existence. (Continued laughter.)—Air Jones That is the very reason why we should send. (Renewed laughter.) THE BYE-LAWS. Mr Jones casually enquired whether the bye- laws had been approved of.—The Clerk replied in the negative, but as no objection had been offered to them he trusted they would be passed in a few days. THE SEWERAGE SCHEME. The Clerk stated that the principal object of that meeting was to pass a resolution, on the recommendation of the Inspector of the Local Government Board, that the loan for carrying out the sewerage works be increased from L22,000 to ;023,000.-Tllo report of the Public Works Com- mittee, with reference to the matter, was read, recommending that the sum of £1,300 be paid to Lord Windsor for the existing sewer on Barry Island, ten per cent. of the amount to be paid on completion of the loan, and the remainder as soon as 150 houses had been built oil the Island, or an equivalent in rateable value and that a sum of £ 500 be paid to Mr T. A. Walker for the sewer at Barry.-On the motion of the Rev Canon Allen, seconded by Mr Jones, the latter portion of the resolution, with regard to the;C5OO to be paid to Mr Walker, was agreed to unanimously but a discussion took place as to the former, Mr Meggitt objecting to the alternative proposal.—Mr Meggitt: These 150 houses must drain into the sewer ?—Mr Jones: Yes; unless they do so they will not count.-Mr Meggitt asked whether, as an alter- native, one large works could be built on the island.—The Clerk: Yes; that is how I under- stand it; it does not matter to us what is there if the required rateable value is obtained.—Mr Aleggitt did not think that was right, because such a large sewer would not be required for single works as for 150 houses.—Mr Jones Whatever arrangement is come to I think it necessary there should be a stipulation in the agreement that the sewer is in good order when we take it over.—The Board concurred.—Air Jones suggested that the agreement be for 150 houses, or a like number of works.Tlic Clerk repeated that whatever the alternative was it would make no differ- ence, provided the rateable value was equivalent.—Air Meggitt: I don't, see that, be- cause the plac might be monopolised by one large works, and they would not require such a big sewer.-ReN,. Canon Allen suggested that the dock might be extended in that direction.—The Chairman Then they would not require the sewer, because they have a drainage system of their own. I don't think it is likely that the place will be monopolised by works at all.—It was explained that the alternative condition was intro- duced at the suggestion of Mr Forrest, Lord Windsor's agent. —The Clerk pointed out that unless a proper drainage system was provided for the island a separate drainage district might be applied for.—Air Jones thought the matter before them was a very small one.—Rev. Canon Allen suggested that the amount of rateable value re- quired on the Island be defined.-Dr. O'Donnell asked what difference it would make if works were erected there and not houses.—Mr Meggitt: A great deal of difference.—Eventually it was pro- posed by Mr Jones that the stipulations as read be agreed to.—Rev. Canon Allen seconded. -Mr Meggitt objected, and moved that the stipulations be the same as those connected with the Wenvoe Castle Estate Sewer, aud that the words "equal rateable value" be omitted from the present agreement. He would move an amendment to that effect. There was, however, no seconder to the amendment, and it consequently fell through, and the original motion was agreed to, Ur Meggitt being the only dissentient.—The Clerk stated that the next business was to give instruc- tions for the necessary public notice being given, as required by law, with regard to the carrying out, of the sewerage scheme. -It was unanimously resolved that the Clerk issue the necessary notice. -The Clerk pointed out that the next item on the agenda was the proposed increase of the loan by £ 1,000.—Dr. O'Donnell Avas under the impression that the original amount actually required was only X20,000, and that £2,000 be reserved for contingencies.—Air Jones: Yes, that £ 2.000 will remain, but the extra £ 1,000 is required to- wards meeting the additional expense of purchas- ing these sewers. I move that the loan be in- creased as recommended by the Local Government Board Inspector.—After a pause, the Rev. Canon Allen seconded, and there being no amend- ment it was agreed to.-1h Meggitt then gave notice that at the next ordinary meeting of the Board he would move that the resolution with re- ference to the purchase of the sewer on Barry Island be rescinded.—This was all the business.

THE EXTENT OF TRADE AT BARRY DOCK. INTERESTING FIGURES. The following facts may be interesting reading to all who have at heart the welfare of Barry Dock :—Frtmi July 29 to August 3, 22,049 tons of coal have been shipped at Barry Dock. Since the dock was opened, on July 18, 38,225 tons have been shipped. The imports have been 57 tons of slates for. Messrs Meggitt and Jones, Cadoxton. To illustrate the advantages of Barry Dock the following may be of interest: On Thursday, August 1, the steam ship Mary Aiming arrived at Barry Dock and proceeded to the tip at 10.30, and was despatched at 11.20 Saturday morning, an hour after high water, and when the entrance gates were closed. She was put in the basin, the passage gates were closed, the entrance sluice opened, and the water in the basin reduced two feet in tive minutes, alV.u-jjig the vessel to proceed to sea at 11.40. Ihi practically demonstrates that the basin, covering an area of seven acres,' can be used as a lock. The Mary Anning saved twelve hour. Another account says :—On Wednesday morn- ing last the steamer Mary Anning, 1,348 tons register, owned by Messrs Anning Brothers, of Cardiff, entered the Barry Dock, and proceeded at 10.30 to a tip, where she received a cargo (bunkers included) of 3,250 tons of coal. The loading was completed on Saturday morning at 11.30. Being 45 minutes after high water, the vessel immediately proceeded to the passage the gates there had been closed for nearly an hour. The entrance gates were at once closed, and the dock levelled to enable the steamer to enter the basin, which she did in a few minutes. The pas- sage gates were then again closed, and the basin (covering an area of seven acres) was levelled to the extent of two feet in the short space of five minutes, thus allowing the steamer to leave the basin in ten minutes from the time she left the tip, the basin practically being used as a lock. If this could not have been done, the steamer Avould have lost 12 hours waiting for the next tide. The quantity of water lost to the dock during the above proceeding was very little over an inch.

POOLE'S MYRIORAMA AT CARDIFF. This celebrated myriorama is now on a visit to Cardiff, and attracts every night a full house. Mr Joseph Poole has spared no pains to make it an attraction The views are splendidly illuminated, and the songs and other amusements with which the entertainment is varied reflect great credit on the manager. Barry and Cadoxton people who will visit Cardiff on Saturday can do worse than spend a couple of hours at the Colonial Hall, where a morning entertainment will be given at three o'clock.

BARRY AND CADOXTON SEWER- AGE SCHEME. LOCAL GOVERNMENT BOARD INQUIRY AT CADOXTON-BARRY. COMPREHENSIVE STATEMENT OF CASE BY THE ENGINEER OF THE SCHEME. The Local Board of Barry andCadoxton having, under the provisions of Public Health Act, 1875, applied to the Local Government Board for sanction to borrow £22,000 for Works of Sewerage p. the district, a public inquiry was held at the ficnic Hall, Cadoxton-Barry, on Friday last, before Colonel Walter Mardon Ducat, R. E., the inspector appointed by the Local Government, oard to make enquiries into the subject matter such application. Considerable interest was "fcken in the proceedings by the public, and ongst those present we noticed the following :— r** E. B. Reece and Mr Roper (representing Lord ^indsor), Mr W. H. Lewis (on behalf of the j envoe Castle Estate), and Mr R. Williams (for Wimbourne) County Councillor J. C. -feggitt, Rev. Canon Allen, Messrs E. D. Jones, !*• Robinson, C.E., J. C. Pardoe (surveyor), J. A. *Iughes (clerk to the Local Board), E. Axten architect), Lewis Lewis, W. Thomas (The *f&yes), B. Griffith Davies (solicitor), Charles Morgan, Oliver Jenkins, J. Barstow, E. O. Evans, C. R. Walker, C.E. (engineer of the scheme), Edward Jones, G. Garnett, Dr. Neale, Dr. O'Donnell, George Thomas (Seward and Thomas, Cardiff), I. T. Dando.W. Thomas (auctioneer), W. Williams (National Bank of Wales), &c., &c. Mr J. A. HUGHES, on behalf of Mr J. Cory, J.P., Cardiff, apologised for the absence of that gentleman as chairman of the Local Board. Mr CHARLES WALKER, the engineer, placed be- fore the Inspector the plans of the proposed Workings of the undertaking, and explained that there were two distinct schemes, one for the eastern and the other for the western portion of the district, and for the purpose of convenience he had made two tracings showing the outlines of each section. The INSPECTOR: Two separate sewers and two outfalls ? Mr WALKER Yes, sir; the outfall for the eastern (or Cadoxton) portion will be near the foot of the Suljty Breakwater (belonging to the Barry Dock and Railways Company), at the end of the Cadoxton brook diversion and the other (the Western portion), generally speaking, will be drained into Barry Harbour. There was already outpour sewer in Barry Harbour. At some 'Uture time the sewerage at Barry would be taken to sea. There were other drainage areas in /^district, besides the two he had mentioned, ^Qich had not been taken up. Mr Walker then Proceeded to deal with the Cadoxton section of •J*e scheme, showing its course from the bottom of Xere-street, across the Moors towards the Sully pfeakwater. As a rule the fall was good. The ^^doxton drainage area contained about 640 acres. *he number of houses therein at the end of 1884 80 at the end of 1885, 395 at the end of 618 and at the end of 1888, 697, or practi- cally 700. The average number of houses per annum built dnring the past four years was 150. order to arrive at the prospective population of "he district, assuming that the average of 150 Rouses per annum would continue for 30 years, the population at the end of that period would be about 30,000. The present water supply of Cad- oxton was extremely small, as also was the quan- tity of sewage. A water company existed in the Place, with ample powers vested in them by Parliament. Mr R, WILLIAMS Powers not exercised. Laughter.) Mr WALKER They are exercising them, or, at rate, thinking about it. (Renewed laughter.) *aking an average of five cubic feet per head per *y for 30,000 people, he thought half that quan- lty of sewage would flow into the system in eight ur8, which would represent 9,375 cubic feet per JjUnute. He also estimated that 5000 houses, with ■jfeir streets and back yards, would cover an area 400 acres, being an average of 25 houses per acre. Mr Walker explained the difficulty of Joking the sewage| out to sea under the present 8cneme, for the outfall sewer, would have to be Considerably below high water, and at spring j**es it would be locked for four and a half hours, "at was to say, whatever sewage got into the tank would remain there. The rainfall in this distriet was extremely heavy, being one of the wet districts, and the average was about 45 inches per annum. Taking the 400 acres, and assuming half an inch of rainfall thereon on a wet day, half of that would go into the sewers, and he arrived at a maximum due to rain fall of 360,000 cubic feet per day, or 15,125 cubic feet per hour, assuming, of course, that the rainfall was equal throughout the day. This would give 252 cubic feet of rain per minute, which would prove serviceable for flushing purposes. The whole of this district was very well intersected by Streams, and the essence of this scheme was that So fa as possible the rain fall and street gulleys JPtied into the existing water courses. ha INSPECTOR Do I understand that you will ye a separate water system for this scheme ? th WALKER: No, sir. Proceeding, he said *t°n the other side of Cadoxton-Barry, known Co • Villa?e> ^le water stream meandered Onsiderably, and it could be arranged to lay stone ater pipes, but this could not be done through- **t the district. Storm overflows would be pro- d to keep down the size of the tank sewers, J? arrangement which was frequently resorted to. Walker, having concluded his remarks upon he general features of the scheme, he dealt with J* Retails, and showed the flow of the present arainage areas of the Cadoxton-Barry district, nd pointed out the course along which it was in- ended to bring the sewerage works, and in order ■ v1 avoid the difficulty of compensation to indivi- H ^als for disturbance of the soil in some places, it I as proposed to bring the same along a somewhat I S^cuitous route. In reply to the Inspector, Mr ■ y alker said that the cost of tunneling and the ■ ?*ternative route would be about the same, H "Ut in both cases they should have to deal ■ With way-leave. In the case of tunneling ■ Would come the difficulty of connecting. ■ The tributary sewers would be sufficiently H large to carry off both rainfall and sewage, in this ■ case at the rate of about 200 cubic feet per minute. ■ This was the guiding principle in all sewerage H schemes. He then dealt with the size of pipes in ■ various parts of the district, and explained that ■ the connections were by means of iron pipes from ■ the ordinary sewer to the outfall sewer, with ■ which would be connected several man holes. The iron pipes would be perfectly water-tight. ■ The gradient along the proposed course of the sewer was a satisfactory one, and in some in ■ stances particularly good. From near the church H to the Colebrook Bridge there would be a tribu- tary sewer' and 12-inch pipes would be protected H by a storm overflow, so as to prevent an inordi- H nate strain upon the sewer. From the point Where the 12-inch pipes met, on the Cadoxton- I ■ parry side of the bridge, there would be an 18- Inch pipe, leading to the Barry Dock Company's new road, and receive a 9-inch pipe from Palmers- P?Wn. The connection was then shown between ■ fcfcsity of public roads," Dinas Powis main I rOad, the old parish road, and rouud Biglis Farm, thence through Barry Railway culvert at that Point. He did not think there would be any objection on the part of the company to the latter arrangement. The pipes would then lead to the new line of the Penarth and Sully Railway. The ■ super-soil would, he believed, be sufficient in all places. From the stream course the pipes Would lead to the Cadoxton-Barry river, where ■ there would be a somewhat flat gradient of 1 in 1160, but it was possible to erect a syphon under the river. Satisfactory arrangements could here be made for flushing. One of the present difficul- ties would be the small amount of sewage which Would pass through, so that the velocity would be consequently small. The smaller, however, the Sewer the better. Coming from the Weston Section, the line would be along the public road ■ into the Barry district, but with a little cutting, ■ and sufficient rainfall, the sewage could easily be ■ taken seawards. From Daniel-street the sewage Would take about two hours to reach the tank ■ sewers, and from Barry-road about half-an-hour. ■ lYom Barry-road the cutting would be shallow, ■ because the soil was soft, but near the Royal ■ Hotel there would be a 12-ft. cutting. Through ■ Main-street, Iddeeigh-street, and Vere-street the gradient was again particularly good, and the H velocity here would be very high—about 14ft. ■ per second. In East Barry the outfall velocity was also good, with a similar gradient of 1 in 10. At the bottom of Vere-street there would be H another storm overflow, and this pipe would meet a similar pipe from the direction of the police station, which again would have a storm overflow. Here the denser population would be found, neces- sitating larger pipes, and this sewer would receive the sewage from private streets. Mr J• A. HUGHES, in reply to the Inspector, here remarked that none of the streets had yet been taken over by the Board. H JYJR WALKER, continuing his evidence From the ■ iunotion at this point the outfall sewer would be Hiade and provided, not only with a flap and ■ <W' but With an 8ft chimney, and sewer gas I Sji 'srs uMf ■ teTheg Lt. rS ™.intended ■ Jo hold 35,500 cubic feet, which W0"Jd CJired H }0 years. When a large one would be squire ^be rateable value of the district wou Portionately increased. If provided at pi esen H p°ntingency might never occur. ^Tlie presen^ sewer wouid cost about £ 3,900, and to a as added 15 per cent, for contingencies. -MR W. H. LEWIS: That will mean nearly £ 5,00Q. ■ r K. WILLIAMS pointed out that the con- of water supply in the district were t better now than they were ten years ago. Mr WALKER Water for flushing may be had from Cadoxton river. It is rarely water is scarce there, I believe. In reply to Mr Barstow, Mr. Walker said pro- vision was made in the second scheme for the drainage of Merthyr Dovan, if built upon. The western (or Barry) section of the project- was then taken, Mr R. Williams remarking that, it seemed to him that the entire scheme had been very well thought out by the engineer. Mr WALKER said the western section would commence near the police station, and terminate near Barry Parish Church. The scheme did not apply to the old village of Barry, because there were no buildings there to necessitate the same, and if it should be found necessary the system could be taken direct to the sea. The area to be sewered at Barry was 450 acres, but he suppor-ef! that the Barry Dock Company would provide an independent sewer for their offices, &e. In the whole of the western section there was again a good fall to the sea. In this district was an exist- ing sewer, known as the W envoe sewer, measur- ing 3ft. 9in. by 2ft. 9in., with a gradient of 1 in 400. The outfall of this sewer was into Barry Harbour. No sewage at, present flowed into it, and the Board had arranged to purchase it. Then there was a complete system of sewerage for the Barry Estate, which he had designed himself, and it was constructed in 1885. There were about 300 houses now draining into this sewer, and it was complete with manholes, ventilators, and straight lines. The Local Government Board Inspector who inspected it had expressed himself very pleased therewith, and it had a separate outfall into the sea. By Mr LEWIS The Board of Trade have sanc- tioned the Wenvoe sewer, but I cannot say whether the Local Government Board have done so. The INSPECTOR The Local Government Board do not sanction anything unless sanctioned by the Board of Trade. Mr E. D. JONES said Mr Forrest had informed him that the sewer had been sanctioned by the Local Government Board. Mr WALKER said that the Local Board intended purchasing the Barry sewer as well. The Barry harbour was under the supervision of the Board of Trade, and according to a stipulation in the Barry Company's Act it must be kept open. The Wenvoe sewer was of sufficient capacity to take in the Merthyr Dovan sewerage. The pipes in most cases would be laid five or six feet deep. Passing on to the scheme as affecting Barry Island, Mr Walker said that was an outfall sewer constructed by private individuals, with 2ft. iron pipes. It was intended by Lord Windsor to build upon the Island. Mr E. B. REECE said that this sewer had been sanctioned by the Board of Trade. Mr WALKER said, with regard to the purchase of the two existing sewers, no provision had been made by the Local Board for the same. The INSPECTOR said application could be made to the Local Government Board for an extra loan. Mr J. A. HUGHES said that a large committee of the Board had already decided to apply for an additional loan. ( It was explained that it was intended to build 150 houses on the Island, or erect works em- ploying persons equal to the population of 150 houses. Mr R. WILLIAMS pointed out that Lord Wim- bourne was the owner of property which included the outfall sewer, and his property extended along the coast to a point considerably beyond what was shown in the tracing. Lord Wimbourne paid rates for 200 acres of land to the Local Board, and yet nothing was done for the accommodation of the large estate situated to the east of the drainage line. He thought it was both unfair and unfortunate that land was not accommodated which might in the future be covered with build- ings. Lord Wimbourne paid rates, and got nothing in return. Mr WALKER The property you refer to is out- side the district. The INSPECTOR: For the property you actually pay rates, you get benefit. Mr J. A. HUGHES explained that the amount of rates paid by Lord Wim borne to the Local Board was very small. Mr WALKER said the matter had been discussed by the Board, and whenever Lord Wimbourne would lay out the property for building, the sewer should be dealt with by means of a separate downfall sewer. -Mr WILLIAMS said it was a good thing to have a definite expression from a person representing a rating power, but Mr Walker had no power to bind the Board. I must accept the explanation of Mr Walker, for what it is worth, as binding the Local Board-whatever that might be, I don't; know. Mr BARSTOW drew the attention of the Surveyor to the state of Cadoxton brook, which was in a very bad state, and the drainage of a number of new houses had been turned into it. The inhabi- tants had borne with it for three summers, but the Board would not tlo anything to remedy the evil, and he hoped the inspector would come to see the brook that day. He had come there at the request of several ratepayers. The INSPECTOR promised to attend to the complaint. Mr REECE said Lord Windsor supported the scheme under the conditions that the island sewer was to be purchased by the Board for -01,300. Mr LEWIS said a similar arrangement had been come to with the Board to purchase the Wenvoe sewer for £ 3,500. It was explained that the sewers were to be taken over subject to the conditions of the Board of Trade. Mr GEORGE THOMAS (Seward and Thomas, Cardiff) said he was part owner and secretary of a building property in the district, and this drain- age scheme was urgently needed, in fact, owing to this want, the private improvements could not be proceeded with. The CLERK pointed out the rateable value of the district was £ 22,700. The INSPECTOR asked if the proper three months' notice had been given. Mr HUOHES replied it would be ordered at the next meeting of the Board. x The INSPECTOR said the notices should be up at once, for the consent of the Local Goverment Board could not be obtained until all the other formalities had been gone through. This concluded the inquiry.

CHOIR TREATS AT BARRY AND CADOXTON. On Thursday the choir of St. Catherine's Church, Pontypridd, to the number of about 40, had their annual outing this year on Barry Island, where they spent a most enjoyable day. The party was accompanied by the Revs H. J. Williams, B.A., vicar, and J. Morgan, B.A., curate, and other ladies and gentlemen. The catering ar- rangements were excellently carried out by Mr J. Dunscombe, the worthy host of the Marine Hotel. The company were conveyed to and fro in breaks, and the drive was an enjoyable one. The dock was a great attraction during the day. On the same day, the Sunday School of Llantwit-Faidre, to the number of about 250, also visited our beautiful neighbourhood, a special T.V.R. train bringing them to Biglis Junction, whence they debarked, and all were regaled with buns and milk on Cadoxton-Barry Common, through the generosity of Mrs Evans, The Cottage, Llantwit-Fardre. The day was spent in visiting Cadoxton* Barry, the Dock, the Island, &c. The outing was heartily appreciated, and the Church folks of Llantwit-Fardre will long remember with gratification the day they this week spent in the new world." Amongst those who accompanied the scholars were Mr Jabez Evans, the Cottage Mr D. Bryant, postmaster and the Rev J. Jenkins, the vicar, who were very active in promoting the comfort and enjoyment of the company. Refreshments were provided to the satisfaction of all by Mrs Howe, at the Temper- ance Hotel, Cadoxton-Barry. The return journey was entered upon about seven o'clock, and home was reached abcrut eight, all belighted with the treat, particularly the charming scenery in the neighbourhood of the leviathan dock of the world.

Barry Dock Shipping Intelligence. August 1st (night.) ARRIVALS. Lydie, s 1137, light, from Sharpness. Lizzie, s 890, light, from Bristol, for repairs. August 2nd. SAILINGS. Cynnrodorion, s,1108, coal, to Nolton. Scot Army, s, 175, coal to Haulbolline. August 3. SAILINGS. Mary Annin, 1348, coal, to Portsaid. Jordan, 1325, coal, to Madelina. August 4. SAILINGS. Madura, s, 1470, coal, to Malta. August 5th. ARRIVALS. B. T. Robinsan," s, 119a.,light Faraday, s, 555, light, LoifBon. August 6th. SAILINGS. Lizzie, s, 890, coal. Pireans, s, coal. August 7th. SAILING. Faraday, s, 555, coal, to Pembroke. August 8. SAILINGS. Orsino, ss, 1348, coal. Lydie, ss, 1137, coal, to Malta. ARRIVALS. Reeta, ss, 1348, light.

INTERESTINC4 PRESENTATIONS AT PENARTH. DEPARTURE OF THE REV. C. PARSONS AND MRS. PARSONS FROM THE PARISH. On Wednesday evening last the Rev. Ch.irh.s Parsons (the retiring Rector of Penarth, where he has laboured with great spiritual success foi clue past 26 years) and Mrs Parsons|were the recipients of valuable testimonials of the esteem in which they are held amongst all classes oi the public in the parish, and the deep regret felt at their depar- ture for Brompton Ralph, Somersetshire. The presentation proceedings took place at AndreAw' Large Hall, where a large and influential company had assembled to witness the ceremony. Air R. Procter presided. Musical selections (instrumen- tal and vocal) were given during the evening by the Penarth Artillery Paiid and a number of ladies and gentlemen and refreshments were provided during the meeting. The CHAIRMAN expressed the deep regret which the parishioners of Penarth felt at the departure of their rector, who, during the 26 yiarslr had been with them, had made himself very-Jpopular among classes. (Applause.) His spleiulid scholastic attainments, his power as a preacher, and the numberless acts of kindness which he had done without ostentation had gained for him profound respect. (Applause.) He was sure they would all join with him in wishing their rector God-speed, and hoping that the remainder of his days would be spent in peace and happiness. (Applause.) Mr GREEN HILL then rose to make the parish presentation, consisting of an address (which will be illuminated in book form and forwarded to the Rev C. Parsons) and a purse containing £150. When the rector moved to his new parish he and Mrs Parsons could feel that they had left behind them a large number of friends. He hoped that the rector's health would be fully restored, and that there was in store for him and Mrs Parsons many years of happiness. He remarked that Nonconformists had contributed towards the tes- monial. (Applause.) 1 Mr R. FORREST, on behalf of the patron of the living (Lord Windsor) expressed his lordship's great regret that he was unable to be present that evening. His lordship was senior major in the W orcestershire Regiment, and was detained by his military duties. He also expressed, on behalf of Lord Windsor and himself, the regret they felt that the Rev. C. Parsons was severing his connec- tion with Penarth. The Rev A. J. HOLME RUSSELL, on behalf of the clergy residing in the parish, presented the rector with a handsome walnut study chair. Mrs S. A. BRAIN, on behalf of the ladies' com- mittee, and in a few well-chosen words, presented Mrs Parsons with a silver kettle and salver. Addresses were also delivered by Air James Edwards (for the parish), Mr R. S. Boyer (for the congregation of St. Augustine's), and Mr S. A. Brain (for the congregation of All Saints'), all highly eulogistic of the Rev C. Parsons. The Rev C. PARSONS, in returning thanks on behalf of himself and Mrs Parsons, said nothing on earth would have induced him to depart from Penarth except the conviction that it was his absolute and imperative duty to do so. The pre- sentations which had been made that evening were not necessary to assure him and Mrs Parsons of the kind feelings which the parishioners enter- tained towards them. (Applause.) When he came to the parish, 24 years ago, everything was dis- heartening and discouraging, but when the docks were opened there came a change. In 1863 Lady Windsor built a new church, and there came to the place a population of Clmrehpeople. At the present time the parish was a perfect model, phy sically, of what a parish should be. Referring to the subscriptions of Nonconformists towards the testimonials, he stated that he had never said any- thing disparagingly of his Nonconformist brethren' from the pulpit. (Applause.) He believed in the teaching of the Church of England, and in her practices, but God forbid that he should judge any man's conscience, or expect that every man should see exactly as he did. His successor—the Rev \V. Sweet-Escott—was the very man whom he would have selected to follow him in that parish. He had expressed his intention of carry- ing on everything in the same way as hitherto—at any rate, for twelvemonths--ancl he (Mr Persons) felt sure that the parish would not suffer by the transference to other shoulders of the great responsibility which he had held for many years. (Applause.) The programme was arranged by Mr R. Gould Thorne, organist of AU Saints', who also discharged the duties of accompanist.

CADOXTON POLICE COURT. THURSDAY.— Before ^Major-General Lee and Mr v;. POST DECLARATION.—A lad named James Day, aged 14, made the nsr,:il d; deration before the Bench as deliverer oi Uii'n is iu connection with the Post Oflice at Barry. DRUNK AND DISORDERLY AT CADOXTON-BARRY. —Thomas Iseock, farm labourer, Cog Farm, was charged with being drunk and disorderly in Hunter-street, Cadoxton-Barry, on the 23rd ult. He was covered with blood when found by the police. He had several times before appeared before the Bench on the same charge, and had given some trouble to the police.—Fined 10s and costs. Harriett. Widley, summoned by P.C. 269, admitted having had a drop too much" on 28th ult., in consequence of a few words she had with her husband, and she was fined 2s 6d, includ- ing costs. Samuel Cocking and Jesse Rogers were charged by P.C. Gammon (110), with being at Cadoxton drunk on the 5th inst. Defendants were drunk, and fighting in Gilbert-street, with their coats and shirts off, and 200 or 300 people round them. Coding had been previously con- victed. His wife appeared on his behalf, and he was fined 5s and costs. Rogers did not appear, and a warrant for his apprehension was issued. Harriett Hall, living at the Moors, Cadoxton- Barry, was charged by P.C. Daniel Phillips, with being drunk and disorderly on the 29th ult.—The evidence went to show that defendant created a disturbance at the Royal Hotel, and the constable (in company with P.S. John Evans) was called in to turn her out. The woman was very abusive and excited, and outside she picked up a stone to break the window. •She was afterwards allowed to go home alone. — Defendant said she was quite sober, and that the allegation that she picked up a stone was a wilful lie.—The Bench said the police had no right to allow the woman to go home alone if she was drunk.—The Police replied that she was hot too drunk to walk, but very excited and abusive.—P.S. John Evans and Mr J. J. Williams (landlord of the hotel) corroborated. —The Bench, however, were of opinion that the evidence of drunkenness was conflicting, and gave defendant the 'benefit of the doubt. As both charges had been taken together, the summons was dismissed. An old man named Rogers was charged by P. C. Gammon with being drunk and disorderly in Gilbert-street, Cadoxton-Barry, on the 4th instant.—Defendant admitted fighting with another man, but said he was not drunk, as he had only had one pint of beer all day.— Fined 2s. 6d. DRUNK AND OBSTRUCTING THE HIGHWAY. — Henry Lodge was charged with being drunk and obstructing the highway near the Witchill Hotel, Barry Road, CadoxtomBarry, on the 29th ult. Defendant was in the employ of Mr Love, con- tractor, and on ,the day named was in the hotel drinking for a considerable time, leaving a horse and cart outside without anyone in charge.—This being his first offence, I and on his expressing regret for the occurrence he was only fined 5s and costs. A MILITIAMAN IN TROUBLE.—John Gallaghan, labourer, was brought up under a warrant, charged by P.C. 271, with being drunk and dis- orderly on the 1st of June. In reply to the charge defendant said he was in training at Chatham, with the Militia, when the summons was delivered at his residence, and he did not know anything about it until he returned.—Major General Lee said he was very sorry to see the de- fendant, honoured as he was to serve the Queen as a Sapper and Miner, in such a position.—Fined 5s and costs, or 10 days' hard labour.

VOLUNTEER INTELLIGENCE. No. 18 BATTERY. 1ST GLAMORGAN ARTILLERY VOLUN- TEERS' BATTERY ORDERS. Cadoxton, 10th Aug., 1889. Parades for the ensuing week as under: — Monday and Thursday—Squad Drill. Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday Carbine Drill. Hour of Parade—7.30 to 8.30 p.m. By Order (Signed), W. PITMAN, Major and Adjutant, 1st Glamorganshire Artillery Volunteer's I MR. ARTHUR J. WILLIAMS, M.P. Mr Williams Avas born at Bridgend in the year 1830. He is, perhaps, best knoAvn as the origina- tor of the National Liberal Club. As barrister (called at the Inner Temple in 1867, and going the South Wales circuit for several years), Air Williams has interested himself in Law Reform, and has served as hon. secretary of the Law Amendment Society, and hon. secretary to the Legal Education Association He was also secretary to the Royal Commission on Accidents in Mines, but lie refused the salary of -0400 a year attached to the office. In recent years Mr Williams has devoted himself exclusively to politics, and he made a good light for the Liberals at Birkenhead in 1880. He is a Nonconformist, and is a member of the Executive Committee of the Liberation Society. At the inaugural banquet of the National Liberal Club's own building, Mr Williams trembled with emotion in acknowledging the compliments paid to him, and spoke with the voice of a man who felt that his life's work was done. Happily, however, for the Liberal party, Air Williams' voice on that occasion belied him. At the last election he increased his majority, and he has won in a marked degree the confidence of the South Glamorgan Division, the division in which he was born, and in which his family have for generations maintained the cause of civil and religious liberties. Mr Williams married, in 1877, the elder daughter of the celebrated "Iron King" Mr R. T. Crawshay, Cyfarthfa Castle, Merthyr. A short time since, his magnificent residence at C'oedymwstwr, near I'encoed, Bridgend, was com- pleted, and Mr Williams has now taken up his abode in the division which he represents. He is 59 years of age, but looks young for his years.

A DANGEROUS FALL AT CAD- OXTON-BARRY. A JOINER SERIOUSLY INJURED. On Wednesday afteunoon last, an accident which might have proved fatal, befell Mr Inigo Jones, joiner, of Iddesleigh-street, Cadoxton-Barry. He was wooing on one of the new houses which are being built in Verc-street, and while so epgaged he fell from one of the joists a depth of 16 ft., and sustained somewhat painful injuries. He was taken home, and Dr. Treharne being promptly in attendance, everything that medical skill could resort to was done to alleviate Mr Jones's suffer- ings. We understand that he is now jnucii better, and is gradually progressing, under Dr. Treharne's care, towards recovery. Mr Jones is well-known and respected, and is likewise some- what popular as a musical conductor.

THE BARRY DOCK AND ENGIN- EERING COMPANY, LIMITED. RAPID DOCKING AT BARRY. As a proof of the exceptional facilities possessed at Barry, we are gratified to refer to the following unparalleled instance of rapid docking in con- nection with the Barry Dry Dock and Engineering Company, Limited :-The steamer" B. T. Robin- son," of Whitby, 2,800 tons, dead weight, entered for repairs and painting on Wednesday. The men were put on board in wet dock at 4 p.m, and the vessel was hauled into the dry dock, the caisson put into position, the vessel docked and blocked, and the dry dock pumped out, the whole operation being completed at 5.25 p.m., having only occupied the extraordinary short, space of an hour and 25 minutes.

LOCAL & DISTRICT NEWS CADOXTON-BARRY. A SITCCESSFCL Po-)c.-At Merthyr athletic sports, held on Monday last, a pony, "Visitor," belonging to Mr B. Hoddinnct, of the Witchill Hotel, won the second prize of JB3 in the mile trotting handicap. NEWSBOYS' TP.EAT.On Monday last, Cadoxton newsboys, marshalled by Mr Townsend, news- agent, Barry-road, joined about 500 of the same "literary fraternity,"at Cardiff, and proceeded to Caerphilly for a day's outing. The treat was much enjoyed, and all seemed heartily grateful to the Messrs Duncan, the publishers of the Echo, Cardiff, for their generosity in defraying the cost of the picnic. Air Townsend during the day was also very active in promoting the enjoyment of the children. ILLNESS OF MR EWBANK.-The many friends of Mr T. Ewbank, th.' respected master of Cadoxton Board Schools, will be sorry to learn that he has been unwell this week, and has been confined to his house for several days. He is now progressing towards recovery. iNTERKKTi.VII M T U.vwKLCo.ME VISITORS.—There are, no doubt, an army of obnoxious Insects troubling- the neig-libourhood at present, and no efforts on the part of the careful housekeeper can stem their progress. HOPIi¡s'S I¡'¡IŒCT DIiJRTROYI1'\G POWDER will speedily exterminate them.—W. R. HOPKINS, M.P.S., Chemist, Vere-street, Cadoxton-Barry (opposite the Post Office and National Bank of Wales). BARRY. STEAM ROLLER.A new 10-ton roller, one of Evelyn's improved, has been purchased for use at Barry Dock. It is so adopted that it will travel over the highway without injury to the roadp. POSTAL NOTICE.—Letters, &c., addressed to ships in the Barry Dock may be obtained on application at the Post Office, High-street, Barry, between the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. THE DOCK.—Mr Wolfe Barry and Mr Brunei visited the works on Thursday, returning by the 5.21 afternoon train to London. OPENING OF TIlE BARRY DocK.-To thoroughly appreciate this auspicious occasion, and its attendant privileges, what can be more desirable than a Clear Head, Healthy Body, and the General System in Good Trim ? A teaspoonful, night and iiiorning,of HOPKINS'CAMBRIAN SALINE secures these blessings. It relieves Headache, Biliousness, Indigestion, and Liver Com- plaints, resulting in New Life, Health, Strength, and Energy. Price Is. per bottle.-Sole Proprietor, W. R. HopKise, M.P.S., Dispensing and Family Chemist Vere-street, Cadoxton-Barry (opposite Post Office and National Bank of Wales).

PENARTH AND COGAN. ON Wednesday evening last a large number of ladies and gentlemen assembled in Andrews' Hall, Penarth, to witness the presentations made to the Rev. C. Parsons, M.A., upon the occasion of his leaving the parish after It connection of 26 years. COGAN CHOIR Pic-Nic.-On Monday last the Cogan Choir competed at the Cadoxton-Barry Eisteddfod, for the prize offered for the best rendering of Thanks be to God." Although defeated by the Cardiff Choir, they were not dis- graced, and will, no doubt, be encouraged to work hard in the future, and "Try, try, try again." On Tuesday the whole of the choir and a few friends, numbering over 100, left Cogan in brakes to spend a, pleasant day at Porth-Kerry Park. Tea was provided on the grounds, and every one did ample justice to the repast. If not first in singing, the Cogan Choir would hold its own with any choir in this department. About eight o'clock the party started on the homeward journey, dur- ing which a slight accident happened, which marred, to some extent, the pleasure of the journey. One of the brakes, with a heavy load, broke down; some of the ocolipants were deposited in the adjoining field, while others were heaped upon each other in an uncomfortable manner. The affair, however, was soon got over—of course, after a few ladies had fainted—and the party reached Cogan without further mishap. SLIIIWAY OUTING.—The employes and friends of the Penarth Slipway held their annual outing last Saturday. At about 9 o'clock, the boat left with a heavy load for Weston-super-Mare. An enjoyable day was spent, but the crush on return- ing was so great that a few of the excursionists did not reach Penarth until early on Sunday morning. BANK HOLIDAY.—On Monday last crowds of excursionists visited Penarth. Trains were run every few minutes by the Taff Vale Railway, while the 'busses and ferry boats brought consign- ment after consignment of holiday-seekers. The weather, although showery at times, was fine on the whole. The ponies and donkeys were worked very severely but, as a rule, were treated with greater kindness than they are usually on such occasions. A great number of people wended their way along the beautiful walks at the top of the Cliffs, thence to Lavernock and Sully, return- ing by train to town. ConAN SCHOOL PRIZE DISTRIBUTION.—On Friday last the annual prizes and certificates—for having passed the recent Government examination—were distributed to the successful scholars. Altogether about 300 books and 250 certificates were awarded. Mrs Corbett gave the prizes in the girls' depart- ment, while Mrs Fisher presided in the infants', and Mr F. Kastell in the boys'. Mr Evans, clerk to the board, briefly addressed the children, com- plimenting them on their attainments, and ex- plaining to them the need of greater efforts in the future. The scholars were then dismissed for a. fortnight's holidays. The schools re-open on the 19th instant. FLOWER Snow. The arrangements for the flower show, to be held in Cogan Board School on the 28th instant, are now approaching completion. The selected judges are :—Messrs R. Crossling, Penarth T. Greatrex, Courtyralla Gardens and the head gardener to Mr George, Radyr, each of whom is a practical gardener, and they are all quite independent judges, who will do their duty Avithout fear or favour. Entries may be made until the 23rd inst. The hon. secretary is the schoolmaster, Cogan Board Schools, from whom entry forms may be obtained.

FORTUNE TELLING AT CADOXTON-BARRY. A GIPSY WOMAN IN TROUBLE. SINGULAR REMARK OF "MRS. MAYBRICKISM." PROSECUTRIX IN GREAT TROUBLE, AND WISHED HERSELF DEAD. SENSATIONAL EVIDENCE. At Cadoxton-Barry police-court, on Thursday (before Major-General Lee and Mr Valentine Trayes), a gipsy woman, named Mary Organ, was brought up in custody charged by Mary Trig, wife of John Trig, living at 1, Beverley-street, Cadoxton-Barry, with obtaining a gold keeper ring by false pretences.-Prosecutrix said on the 31st ultimo prisoner came to her house. She had known her for several years. In course of conver- sation prosecutrix asked prisoner if she had any fortune-telling cards with her. She replied in the negative. Prosecutrix then said she had a few cards herself, and handed them to her. Prisoner looked at them, and having requested her to cut them, she did so, and returnl d them to prisoner, who said prosecutrix was in a great deal of trouble, and that she should soon leave that house and go to another. Prisoner then said if she would let her have her keeper ring, she would return it next day, and let her know whether she should take her things with her from one house to another. She gave prisoner the ring, as she thought she could trust her with it. Prisoner said her (prosecutrix's) husband was jealous of her. Prosecutrix admitted the truth of this, and she was consequently in great trouble, and could not sleep at night. It was, she said, her fault for giving prisoner the ring she did not blame the accused for it. The ring was worth 13s 6d.— Cross-examined by the prisoner: I asked you to tell my fortune, and say whether I should go or not, as you told another party. I did not tell you that if I would not be punished I would give my husband a bit of poison to get rid of him, but I did say that I wished he or I were dead, as I could not live with him.—Prisoner (to the Bench): She did, gentlemen, say that she should like to poison her husband. — Cross-examinat oa I aid not tell you that 1 could not let you come into the house because the old b- (meaning Mr Trig) would come and turn you out, but I did say that if he saw you he would turn you out.—Pri- soner here remarked that the prosecutrix forced her to tell her fortune, and gave her the ring to take away with her. —Police-sergeant Gill deposed to apprehending the accused near her husband's travelling van at Barry. She denied the offence at first, but afterwards admitted it, and gave up the ring. —Prisoner I did not deny having had the ring.—P.C. J. W. Jones corroborated.—Pri- soner pleaded that she possessed a good character, and was well known in the neighbourhood, and no one had heard any "hurt nor harm of her.— The Bench had no doubt that the accused had committed a breach of the Vagrancy Act, but as nothing had been heard of her before, and prose- cutrix had been silly enough to ask her to tell her fortune, she should be leniently dealtwith She must pay a fine of J81 and costs, or a month's hard labour.—Prisoner Thank 'you, gentlemen, I will never do it again.

RAMBLING NOTES. [BY GRUMBLER."] Several enquiries having been made all to the in- dentity of "Quiz," and objections raised t« mjr assuming that title, I shall, with the editor's per- mission, be known in future as the "Grumbler." Any further questions as to my indentity, I shall answer in two words-Find out Did "Those who were to blame ?" see my notes of last week on the water supply. Whether they did, or not, I found on Saturday evening that both pumps were in working order. Lured by the sweet strains of music, I found myself on Saturday evening, within .the precints of "Chamberlain's Mechanical Exhibition," and I can assure those who were not fortunate enough to see it that they lost a treat. The "Storm at Sea," and rescue of shipwrecked crew by the lifeboat," and Rocket apparatus," were most accurately represented, while the "Storming of Alexandria," and the final scene of the city in flames, were realistic in the extreme. I heard several expressions of regret that Mr Chamberlain could not extend his visit beyond one day. it Where are the police?—Passing Cadoxton Common on Sunday, I came across four groups of gamblers, and one group of pugilists, number- ing about 50 persons. Is it legal ? Is it likely to raise the moral standard of our town ? Again, I ask Where are the police ?" "Please, sir, help me to find my little sister." Such was the plaintive cry which met my ear in one of our principal streets on Tuesday morning. The speaker, a. little girl, at once secured my sympathy, but I soon found it was deeds and not words she required, for, pointing piteously to the mud in the road, she assured me the last she saw of her sister waS-sinking lower and lower into it. I hastened to the rescue, and soon had a curly headed little one on terra frma, but not without some personal loss, for I had left one of my boots stuck in the mud. Oh, ye "powers that be," how long shall this state of things exist 1 How long will it be e'er we get some of our streets pavea, channelled, and macadamised. Do ye not fear that the ghost of Mc. Adam will visit you in the "small wee hours," and cry out for vengeance. Again I repeat "How long T"

BARROW-IN-FURNESS. 'f> There are many instances of the rapid develop- ment of towns in modem England, but few are more remarkable than that of Barrow-in-Furness. Fifty years ago it consisted of about a score of houses, now it is a corporate town, with a popula- tion, in 1881, of 47,111, but 30 years ago the population was only 3,000. The writer of the history of Barrow-in-Furness (to whom we are indebted for much of our information) says in his introduction that the place was not of sufficient importance formerly to receive even a passing notice from any historian of that partof Lancashire. The rapid expansion from a village to a town may almost be said to have taken place within this last twenty years-after he opening of the first dock in 1867. It is hardly necessary to state that the prosperity of the Port of Barrow is due almost entirely to the mineral wealth of the district. The rich deposits of iron ore which have been known to exist for generations past, and the mines of the neighbourhood, have been worked for a great number of years in quite a primitive kind of way. Originally the ore which was conveyed to the coast by pack horses, and there discharged into the boats, but, later, carts were introduced as an improved mode of conveyance, and so many as 400 were at one time employed in this manner, the farmers of the district being the persons usually engaged in this part of the work. Then came the rude jetties, with tramways along them. The l'imes, in 1867, mentioned the following incident as having happened in comparatively recent times "A cargo of ore was loaded for Chepstow, and the captain, finding that more had been brought down to the water's edge than his vessel could take, left one wagon standing full at the stage end. He discharged his cargo at Chepstow, loaded back there for Londonderry, went thence to Bonaw, in Scotland, and brought back to Barrow a cargo of pig iron. On his arrival he found the wagon standing full as he had left it I" The introduction of railways brought about a rapid development of the mining industry, and in the course of a few years it was found that greater facilities were required for the importation and exportation of goods than the railway system could supply, and a comprehensive dock scheme was rendered necessary. Operations for two docks were commenced in 1864, and in three years the first dock was opened The occasion of the opening was observed with a great deal of cere- mony. There were the usual special trains bring- ing visitors from the surrounding districts to swell the procession of friendly and other societies: school children shared the parade, together with the mayor and corporation. The Duke of Devon- shire, after whom the dock was named, entered the dock basin amid a salvo of 32 pounders from Her Majesty's gunboat Qonhau-i. A banquet followed, and as the Timeg observed, "The guests invited exceeded 1,100 in number, and composed, perhaps, the most complete representative assembly of trading and railway interests in all parts of the Kingdom which has eArer been assembled, even in England. The Devonshire Dock has an area of 30 acres. This was soon followed by the second dock, with a slightly larger area, having three acres more, named after the noble house of Bue- cleuch—who, like the house of Cavendish, are largely interested in the district of North-east Lancashire. To meet the now fast growing de- mands of the port, two additional ciocks were soon added, the Cavendish aud the en Docks, embracing together a water area of 278 acres. No sooner were the Devonshire and Due- cleuch Docks opened than new forms of industry rapidly sprung into existence, and quickly assumed lofty proportions. The timber trade was one of the first to extend in magnitude. A gigantic iron ship building concern was soon pro- jected, and it is now one of the most successful companies of the kind in the kingdom. Barrow has the honour of having turned out the City of Rome, one of the grandest ocean steamships afloat, vieing as it does with anything turned out of either the Clyde or the Thames. Iron-founders, furnace builders, engineers, refiners, and innumer- able industries—and not the least important the Jute Spinning Weaving Co.—succeeded each other with a rapidity perhaps never before wit- nessed. The religious and educational require- ments of the town were generously met, and Barrow, in the short space of twenty years, attained to the position of a town of the first im- portance, and will probably, before another twenty years are past, be dignified with the proud title of City.

THE TAFF VALE RAILWAY COMPANY AND THE BARRY DOCK AND RAILWAYS COMPANY. Speaking at the half-yearly meeting of the shareholders of the Taff Vale Railway Company, held at Cardiff on Wednesday last, the chairman (Mr James Inskip), referring to the Barry compe- tition, said :—" But the course pursued by the Barry Company since the defeat of the Bute Docks Bill in Parliament would render it neces- sary for the Taff directors quickly to consider the course which they should adopt in the interest of the shareholders for maintaining a fair share of the traffic. The Barry Company, since the com- mittee of the House of Commons gave its decision, had issued a circular informing colliery proprie- tors and others that their rates for coal to be carried from the Havod and Treforest Junctious to the Barry Dock would be id. per ton per mile, or about that. The directors were already care- fully considering what course they should adopt for the maintenance of their company's interests, and already, he thought, the course of events had shown that some of the most vehement opponents of the measure had associated themselves with the wrong companions. For a time they joined them- selves to the Barry Company, but he was satisfied that neither the Great Western Railway Company nor the Rhymney Railway Company would find in the long run that they had made a wise selection when they joined themselves for a time with a company whose policy would tend to injure their temporary companions quite as much—perhaps he ought not to say quite as much, "but to a very great • extent—as the Taff Vale Company. He hoped, however, that any injury inflicted upon any of them would ultimately be made up by the development of the traffic for which they might fairly look. He did not wish to see poor neigh- bours. He thought Mr Fisher and all hilll-col. leagues agreed with him that it was not to their interest to desire poor, lean, and hungry neigh- bours, as long as the Taff Vale competitors were willing to let them dwell in peace. They were most anxious to be at peace with them and to see them in comfortable circumstances, while they themselves hoped to have a share of the comforts which their competitors enjoyed."

A POINTER TO ADVERTISERS. "To discontinue an advertisement," gavs John Wananiaker, Philadelphia's great merchant, is like taking down your sign. If you want to do business you must let the public know it Stand, mg advertisements when changed frequently are cheaper and better than reading notices Thev look more substantial and business-like, and inspire confidence I would as soon think of doing business without clerks ae without adver. using.