Barry Dock News

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THE DISABILITIES OF SEAMEN. MR. J. HAVELOCK WILSON, M.P., AT BARRY. Mr J. Havelock Wilson, the seamen's M.P., the president of the National Sailors and Firemen's Union, visited Barry on Monday evening last, and addressed a crowded meeting at the Assembly- room of the Victoria Hall, Barry Docks. Mr E. Cathery, general secretary of the Union, presided, and in opening stated that the seafaring class had been treated up to the present by the Government as if they were dogs, not being privileged with the same laws as workmen ashore. If a seaman was not worth 3s a day, he was not worth a brass farthing and it would be a grand thing if every man—as in the olden days-was obliged to show his Union ticket before entering the shipping office. However, Mr Cathery could see bright times ahead, and he hoped before the end of the year the Workmen's Compensation Act would be extended for their benefit. (Cheers.) Mr Morgan Morgan, B.A.L., Cardiff, stated, in a short address, that he was satisfied that through the efforts of Mr Wilson and other sympathisers, the Compensation Act would soon be extended to seamen. Many reforms were required for seamen, reforms, he ventured to say, which would have been carried through had it not been for the un- faithfulness of the seamen themselves. (Voices "That's right enough.") There was an im- pression that the seaman did not possess the status of a shore workman, but Mr Morgan would remind anyone of that opinion that the sailor was still a man, and entitled to the privileges and con- sideration of landsmen. (Applause.) An enthusiastic reception was accorded Mr Havelock Wilson, M.P., as he rose to address the meeting. At the outset he urged them to support the Union to a man. They had not done so during the past twelve years, otherwise many Acts of Parliament might have been placed on the Statute Book relating to seamen. However, they would not dwell on the past, but look to the future. What might they expect by unity? There were many things. In every port to-day the speaker discovered that the seafaring class had begun to realise that for them there was fresh hope, new life, and better and brighter prospects. (Cheers.) The bon. member bad read that the extension of the Workmen's Compensation Act to seamen would mean an annual expenditure of £ 600,000 to the shipowners. Was not that worth fighting for? Referring to the food scale, Mr Wilson said for 26 years he had been trying to show the shipowner that it was to his advantage to feed his men well. On American vessels the crews were given the best of everything," and in good quantity, but they had to work hard. The British shipowner, by supplying inferior food got bad work, and sometimes very little of it. The shipowners had agreed to the provision scale, but they kicked against tomatoes and bacon. (Laughter.) The speaker had offered to take 2-L lbs. of beef per week if clear of bone. The ship- 2 owners replied, ISfo, we will make it 3 lbs., and you must take it as it comes." But he (Mr Wilson) did nob want that, for he had seen beef weighing 12 lbs with only 5 lbs. of meat, the remainder being bone. And no man wants bone, except for sharpening his teeth," he continued. Further, he was not going to tolerate margarine for butter. (Laughter.) Ships' provisions should be carefully examined, and also the weights and scales used on board. With regard to accommodation on vessels, he was going to ask Parliament to increase it from 72 to 122 cubic feet, and endeavour to legislate so that a captain could not, to suit his own whim and fancy, give a man a condemnatory discharge because he might complain against bad treatment or-bad food. With regard to the question of aliens, he was going to ask Parliament to do what he considered reasonable and proper. He did not object to any man on the grounds of nationality, for he found good fellows in all parts of the world, but he did say that no man had a right to be engaged on a British ship unless he could speak and understand our language. (Cheers.) It was a danger to the lives and limbs of a crew for a man to be engaged who was not capable of understanding the orders. Every year 40,000 men were paid off from British ships on the Continent, and this was another thing which he was going to endeavour to stop. The cause of the seamen was not a party question, and he (Mr Wilson) was sure of good support. However, it was necessary that he should be in the House as much as possible just now to watch the ship- owners who were dodging thereabout. He urged the seamen to become Union men, and thus help to secure legislation to improve the conditions of the seagoing community. (Cheers.) At the close, a resolution was unanimously carried, pledging the meeting to support the Union and local branch, and do all in their power to assist Mr Wilson to secure much needed reforms in their conditions.

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EX-POLICEMAN'S STORY ON OATH. ECZEMA FOR TWENTY-FIVE YEARS —CURED AT LAST BY ZAM-BUK. Mr C. Denton, of 64, Albion Road, Great Yarmouth, a retired metropolitan police constable (St. Luke's Sub-division), testifies tothe astounding effect of Zam-Buk in cases of chronic skin disease. The full facts were obtained by a Yarmouth Mercury" reporter, and Mr Denton, afterwards felt so strongly that his remarkable experience should be received as absolute fact by the public that he made the following Sworn Declaration before a Commissioner for Oaths:— "SWORN DECLARATION." "I Charles Denton, of 64, Albion Road, Great Yarmouth, a retired metropolitan police constable, solemnly and sincerely declare on oath as follows Twenty-five years ago I commenced to suffer from eczema, for which I was treated by private doctors and by the physicians at a well-known hospital. One of the divisional surgeons declared* that this form of eczema was incurable. I endured great agony from the itching and pain, notwith- standing the ordinary ointments which were given to me to use. Three months ago I heard of Zam-Buk, and, getting some, tried several dressings of the balm. Perseverance with Zam-Buk, to my surprise, effected a complete cure. My skin is now perfectly healthy, every trace of the disease, thanks to Zam- Buk, having disappeared. I "I give the Zam-Buk Company full permission to publish my statement in the hope that it will benefit. others, and I make this solemn declaration con- scientiously believing the same to be true and by virtue of the provisions of the Statutory Declara- tion Act, 1835. "DECLARED at Great. Yarmouth in the) County of Norfolk I CHARLES DENTON this 2nd day of Feb- I ruary,1906,before me, J

A. TAYLOR HARBARD. Commissioner for Oaths." At first," said Mr Denton to the pressman previously, it was thought I had caught some loathsome disease from the dirty people I had to handle, and by whom I was often bitten. My hands swelled up to a great size, and some- times got so hard that I have rasped the lumps down with a small file, I couldn't open them, and all the creases of my palms would burst open into wide cracks, which bled very much. The irritation was intense. I used to show my hands to the Divisional Surgeons, and other doctors whom I was con- stantly meeting in my duties. The disease was called filthy eczema,' and was authoritatively pronounced incurable by many. One police surgeon shewed me marks of the same disease upon himself, and said If I could cure thifi don't you think I would ? It isn't to be cured.' I went to St. Bartholomews, but the verdict there, too, was No cure.' My hands got so bad that I couldn't hold a prisoner properly, and as it defied all kinds of treatment, I had eventually to leave the force, unfit for further service.' I lived in enforced retirement for nineteen years, and found no way of escape from my sufferings during all that time. About ten weeks ago I tried Zam-Buk, the eczema being so bad just then that I would have tried anything that came my way. Two or three dressings with Zam-Buk made them quite easy. so I got a large box. Perseverance with the balm effected a complete cure, and my hands are now natural in appearance, soft, and strong." Zam-Buk is indispensable in workshop and home.

SALE OF PROPERTY AT BARRY. At Culley's Hotel, Barry Docks, on Thursday evening last, Mr J. T. Saunders, auctioneer, Cardiff, offered for sale several lots of valuable leasehold dwelling-houses and shops in Barry, Barry Docks, and Cadoxton. A dwelling-house and premises, with workshop at the rear, No. 31, Porthkerry-road, Barry, com- prising five bedrooms, two sitting rooms, kitchen, scullery, &c., held on a 99 years lease from November, 1884, at the annual ground rent of £4, and let at a rental of lls per week, fetched j6 232103, the property being Bold to Mr Thomas Powell, Bank Villa, Wattstown, near Pontypridd. A commodious leasehold dwelling-house, No. 42, Cross-street, Barry Docks, held for a term of 99 years from May. 1889, at a ground rent of 43 10s a year, and let at 10s per week, was knocked down at A222 10s to Mr T. V. Davies, estate agent, Cadoxton. The solicitor to the vendor in each instance was Mr D. J. Davies, Andrew's Buildings, Queen-street, Cardiff.

HOCKEY. BARRY RESERVES V. CARDIFF INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL.—Barry could not rally a team to fulfil this fixture at Cardiff on Saturday last.

NEXT SATURDAY'S FIXTURES. BARRY V. MID-RHONDDA. — To be played at Llwynypia; train leaves Barry Dock Station at 1.34 p.m., and Cardiff (Taff Vale) at 2.10 p.m. Barry — Goal-Rev J. O. Roberts back-H. Jackson (captain) and 6. R. Chalke half-back— C. J. Davies, D. H. Rees, and U. G. M. New; forward-F. W. Clarke, B. Richards, H. M. Pritchard, P. Adams, and D. W. Walters.

BARRY WESLEY GUILD. LECTURE ON THE UNITED STATES AND CANADA. On Monday evening last, in connection with Barry Wesley Guild, Miss M. Gilpin, B.A., gave a most interesting lecture before a large audience, on her four months' tour through the United States and Canada. The lecture was illustrated by beautiful limelight views, and Miss Gilpin's description of the many places of interest she visited, her impressions of American people, and the business methods of the United States, were very interesting. The lecturer said had she not so many ties in this country, and if she were seek- ing an opening in -life, her knowledge of Canada would certainly induce her to emigrate to that fair Dominion, where there are so many things, especially in the North Western districts, to attract and fascinate young energetic folk, besides offering splendid scope for a successful business career.- Mr D. W. Roberts proposed a vote of thanks to Miss Gilpin, remarking that he was certain the audience had profited by the instructive lecture. M r2. —MrP. W. Poole congratulated Miss Gilpin on the goodtplse she made of her time abroad. She had made her lecture most interesting, both educa- tionally and commercially. He hoped during next summer to pay a visit to the States himself and Miss Gilpin's lecture would,.therefore, be of service to him.-The Rev E. D. Jackson, B.A., also thanked Miss Gilpin for enabling the guild members to spend such a profitable and interesting evening, and he expressed the hope that the lecturer would give her experiences to other audiences in the Barry district,in the near future.

MISS E. P. HUGHES ON PRISON REFORM. THE NEED OF A PROBATIONARY SYSTEM. Mias E. P. Hughes, Barry, was the speaker on Sunday evening last at a meeting of the Cardiff Independent Labour Party. Miss Hughes dealt with the probation system of prison reform, and the wonderful success it had proved in America. By the probation system is meant the option given a judge of sending a criminal to gaol or of com- mitting him to a period of supervision by specially- appointed probation officers. Statistics submitted proved how desirable a reform the system is, and Miss Hughes, who has made the subject a special study, recounted her personal impressions whilst in America. The essentials for the success of the probation system were the appointment of proper men to the positions of officers, strictly excluding the policeman. Prison was intended to reform a criminal, as well as punish him, but no one could say there was much reform in any person leaving prison. Rather was it a place that hardened a convicted man. Probation would do away with all that, as had been practically proved in America." Miss Hughes felt confident the system would soon be introduced in England, and that the Government would pass a permissive Act of Parliament on the subject. She was also very anxious that Cardiff should be a centre to first try it on.

SOCIAL EVILS AND THEIR CURE LECTURE BY ADJUTANT TOMLINSON AT BARRY DOCKS. A most interesting and thoughtful lecture was delivered at the Bible Christian Chapel, Barry Docks, on Monday evening last, under the auspices of the Salvation Army, by Adjutant Tomlinson, Cardiff. Captain O. Chalker presided over a fair attendance, and opened the meeting with prayer. Adjutant Tomlinson directed his remarks to Social Evils and their Cure." Every denomina- tion in the world, he said, admired the social work of the Salvation Army, but in spite of the efforts of Christian societies, philanthropists, or any other society that aimed at the uplifting of the masses, Great Britain was at present in a more sinful and deplorable state than has ever before been recorded in the history of her greatness. The submerged masses and the unemployed were on the increase, and before they could minimise and eventually overcome the sorrow and misery, the cause must be uprooted and killed. Twenty-five thousand unfortunate people were under the observation and care of the Army. The methods that had recently been adopted had worked so admirably that of every 100 persons who entered the 680 homes, 75 went out thoroughly converted. (Applause.) Drinrc alone contributed £ 179,000.000 to the National Exchequer, two-thirds of which came from the pockets of the working-men—men who were only too apt to sing, under the freedom of the British flag, Britons never shall be slaves.' And yet General Booth was obliged to beg and pray of his Majesty's Government for a few pounds to carry oa the work of the Army. Last year 5,000 persons were sent to Canada through the instrumentality of the emigration scheme and it was hoped to send 10,000 more this year. Six hundred long-sentence criminals had been met on their discharge from prison this year, and received considerable kindness, encouragement, and benefit at the homes. In a concluding appeal for practical help at Barry, Adjutant Tomlinson expressed an earnest hope that ere long each corps would become responsible for the cases of distress and poverty in their respective districts. — Adjutant Tomlinson was cordially thanked for his lecture and Captain Chalker, after expressing the gratitude of the members of the local corps for the use of the chapel, said a number of unfortunate persons had been sent from Barry to the National Institution and Rescue Homes at Bristol, and one man, who had spent a fortune of B15,000 in drink, worked two-and-a-half years on a farm colony in Canada, being afterwards transferred back to Barry Docks, where he was again building up a successful career for himself. (Applause.)

TWENTIETH CENTURY CLUB, BARRY. Members are reminded that the next monthly meeting of the Club takes place on Wednesday, March 21st, at 7.50 p.m., at the Co-operative Hall, Barry. Dr Eric Evans will lecture on Infectious Diseases, and how to fight them." On this occasion we only invite women to be present, but we shall be delighted to welcome mothers and teachers. The April monthly meeting will take place on Saturday, April 7th, at 7 30 p.m., at the Barry Co-operative Hall. Professor Anwyl, of the University College, Aberystwyth, will lecture on the "Keltic Race in Britain." We shall be delighted to welcome men as well as women, and all people over fifteen years of age. We hope that every loyal Nationalist in Barry will accept thid invitation from the Woman's Club to share with us the interest that I am sure Professor Anwyl's lecture will arouse. We gladly extend the invita- tion also to those who are not of our race, but who, living in this Keltic land, are sympathetic enough and wise enough to take an interest in its past history. E. P. HUGHES, Vice-President.

BARRY EDUCATION COM- MITTEE. COUNCILLOR LEE AND FRIENDLY SOCIETIES. STAFFING OF ST. HELEN'S ROMAN CATHOLIC SCHOOL. MANAGERS ACCEPT THE COUNCIL'S SCHEME. Under the chairmanship of Mr J. A. Manaton, J.P., the monthly meeting of the Barry Education Committee was held at the new Central Library, Barry Docks, on Monday afternoon last, when the other members present were the Rev Ben Evans, Messrs D. Morgan, S. R. Jones, D. Lloyd, and Gwyn Morris. SCHOOL ATTENDANCE. Mr W. Williams, chief attendance officer, reported that the average attendance at the schools for February was 89.52 per cent., against 89 91 for the corresponding month of last year.- The Chairman observed that there were 100 children less attending the schools than there were twelve months ago. PAINT AND PAPER. The tender of Mr A. H. Bletso, house decorator, Barry Docks, at sEIl 18s 6d, was accepted for painting and papering the interior of the head- master's house, High-street Schools. MEETING PLACES OF FRIENDLY SOCIETIES. Councillor W. R. Lee appeared before the Com- mittee, and urged the members to consider the advisability of allowing the use of the schools to local branches of Friendly Societies. As a society member he could say they had been glad to hold meetings at hotels in the past, but he con- sidered it was desirable, in the interests of the young, to remove the meeting places if possible. The charge at public houses, he added, was 15s per quarter,—Mr Morris enquired.whether a society was pledged in any way to purchase a certain quantity of drink ? He heard this was the case in the Rhymney Valley.—Mr Lee replied that this was hot so at Barry.:—Mr Morris I am glad to hear it.—Mr R. Treharne Rees (assistant educa- tion clerk) then read a letter which had been sent to Councillor Lee, stating that the A. T. White Lodge of the Ancient Order of Druids, which possessed a membership of 500, had unanimously passed ? resolution welcoming Mr Lee's sugges- tion, and expressing a hope that he would be successful.—On the proposition of Mr D. Llovd. seconded by Mr D. Morgan, it was decided to approve of the proposal of Mr Lee with regard to friendly and kindred societies.—Rev Ben Evans I should like to tempt the friendly societies to leave the public-houses. In going to hotels to prepare against sickness and old age, they are subjectad to the temptation of becoming sick and poor. -Mr Lee Hear, hear. EASTER HOLIDAYS. For the Easter holidays it was agreed to close the schools on Wednesday afternoon, the 11th of April, and re-open on Tuesday, May 1st. The schools will also be closed on Monday. April 2nd, the date of the District Council Election. CANES FOR SCHOOLS. The Committee decided to sanction the use of a 24-inch cane at the Schools. ST. HELEN'S SCHOOL STAFF. In connection with resolutions passed by the Education Authority dealing with the staff of St Helen's Roman Catholic School, Miss E. Thorn- burn, a Kindergarten trained assistant thereat, wrote stating that she had no intention of accept- ing t post in the Council Schools. Miss F. Donovan, an uncertificated assistant at St. Helen's School, complained that under the new staffing scheme she was to receive £ 45 per annum, whilst an assistant under Art. 50 was to be advertised for at A50 per annum. Miss Donovan considered she was entitled to R50 a year. A letter was also read from Miss M. Mayled, stating that before finally deciding as to accepting a post in one of the Council Schools, she would like to know what salary she was to receive. She was at present receiving £ 75 per aii^am, but the Council only paid her at the rate of toD it year.-On the proposition of the Rev Ben Evans, seconded by Mr Morgan, it was decided to reply stating that if Miss Mayled accepted appointment in one of the Council Schools she would be paid according to scale. Mrs O'Neill wrote stating that having been dis- missed by the Managers of 8t Helen's School owing to the reduction of their staff, she wished to apply for a position in the employ of the Council as a trained certificated assistant, her engagement with the Managers being terminable on March 31st.— Rev B. Evans observed that Mrs O'Neill was a widow with several children, and if they did not engage her she would be turned into the streets. -It was decided to appoint Mrs O'Neill at jE85 (her present salary being R80), advancing to £130 per annum, and that she be assigned to Romilly- road Girls' School for the present. The Rev J. Byrne, correspondent to the managers of St. Helen's School, wrote intimating that the managers had, in conformity with in- structions received from the Board of Education, resolved to accept the staff offered for the school by the local Education Authority in their sckeqie of January 30th. WELSH EDUCATION SCHEME. A communication was received from Mr E. W. Halden, asking the Committee to affiliate with the Federation of Education Committees in Wales and Monmouthshire.—Rev Ben Evans. suggested that the matter be deferred pending developments of the scheme for the formation of a Welsh National Council for the management of the whole educa- tion system in Wales.—This course was adopted, and the meeting concluded.

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WHO SHALL USE THE BARRY LIBRARY? To the Editor of the BARRY DOCK NEWS." SIR,—It would be interesting to know at what age young people are allowed to use the new Library? I have always been under the impression that the Barry Library, like those all over tbe country, is for the edification of both present and future generations yet, last week, the caretaker refused to admit a young woman of eighteen years of age into the ladies' reading-room. It might be well for the Library Committee to express an opinion in the matter, and not allow the caretaker to have a free hand.-Yours, &o., READER.

THE CANDIDATURE OF THE REV. T. PANDY JOHN. To the Editor of the "BARRY DOCK NEWS." DEAR SIR.—Allow me, through your valuable paper, to congratulate Mr Crates on his straight- forward letters with regard to the Rev T. Pandy John's candidature, and the alleged consent of the members of his church to the violation of IliS" promise to devote for the future his energies to ministerial work, and to leave public work to others. I am of opinion that ministers of the gospel are paid by the members of their churches to apply themselves to ministerial work, and not to act as delegates on public bodies. But it gives to some a t-tanding, and a small amount of patron- age and a good deal of advertisement; though the opinion of many is that when these things are followed too closely the church interest suffers. The members of Mr John's church have not been canvassed on the matter, and I, as an old member, quite agree with Mr Crates that many, very many, totally disapprove of Mr John's candidature after having promised to leave public matters alone. How can Mr John, as a pastor, now wish to with- draw his promise ? The late Tory Government has got its desserts, and is now out of power, and we are safe in the hands of the present Government. Why does Mr John, therefore, cling to office ? It cannot be for any but personal reasons. I enclose my name, Mr Editor, but prefer to sign this letter— A MEMBER.

THE SALVATION ARMY WORK OF SELF- DENIAL. To the Editor of the BARRY DOCK NEWS." DEAR SiR,—We should like to call theattention of the readers of the Barry Dock News to our great annual effort, the Week of Self-Denial, which will be held this year from March 17th to 24th. As The Army is compelled to rely to a large extent upon this effort for the maintenance and development of its missionary, rescue, and social operations, we are anxious that as far as the local Corps is concerned, we should come up to and even surpass anything hitherto accomplished. Our work locally is progressing every week. People are giving up their sins, and drunkards are becoming sober. We are assisting the poor who are in need also. We have sent to our Rescue Homes women from the very streets of Barry, who are now doing well. One young fellow, who the Inspector of Police said was a real scamp, and had- been to prison several times, we have sent to our Bristol Shelter, and he is now doing well. Will you, the public of Bavry, help us to carry on this glorious work ? People are coming to us every day for help and advice, but we want money to carry it on. Our own people have taken up the matter heartily, and we are sure, if you can kindly assist us, it would be a great encouragement to them. Should you desire any information in connection with our work, we shall be pleased to call upon you and give you the same, Thanking you in anticipation, we are, dear Sir, yours in the service of God, CAPTAIN AND llfpf OLIVER CHALKER, Com- manding Officers E. E. FLETCHER, Treasurer H, MAYOR, Secretary. Officers' Headquarters 7, Lower Pyke-streefc; Barry Dock, February. 130G,

THE SEAMEN'S INSTITUTE, BARRY DOCKS. To the Editor of the" BARRY DOCK NEWS." Dear 8ir,- Will you kindly insert this appeal in your valuable paper ? Reading matter wanted badly for our seamen to take with them on board.- Will kind friends who have supplied us for the last fifteen years kindly send reading, or send post card, and I will fetch it or send for it. Any person reading your paper in the outlying districts will please forward by rail? I will pay carriage. At present we have no reading to supply men with. Our Institute being on the dock side, most of the men come here for reading. Your kind help ia much needed. Donations or literature thankfully received by— CAPT. E. SHARPLES, The Port Missionary, working here since 1890. Seamen's Institute, Barry Docks, March 13th, 1S06.

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