Barry Herald

Barry Cyclist Territorials. -0- Manoeuvres at Cowbridge. An instructive and interesting half-day was spent om Saturday by the Cardiff Head quarters, the Bridgend. and the Barry Com- Sroies of Oyoliiti of the Territorial Army. eapite the unfavourable weather, there was a fine muster, and excellent practice was ob- tained, the cyclists working steadily through- out a downpour. They concentrated at Cow- bridge. The scheme was the imaginary landing of a hostile army in the vicinity of Llantwit Major. The Cardiff and Bridgend Companies selected a position on Stallingdown, and the Barry Company, representing the enemy's soouts, marched from the direction of St Hilary upon the Stallingdown. Some in strnctive manoeuvring ensued, excellent practice in field signalling being obtained. At the close Colonel Cecil Wilson, commander of the battalion, gave a short address emphasising the lessons the manoeuvres were intended to teaoh. The efficers taking part were as follow: Cardiff, Captain Cooke, Lieuts Hope, Rankin, and Boughton Bridgend, Lieut Lynch- Blosse; Barry, Lieuts Green and Rogers.

GOLF. At the Leys Links on Saturday, Barry I. played Newport II. team and were defeated by six games to two, the Barry team's score being as followsW H Murrell 0, T G Duncan 0, H P Lunn 0, T C Graham 1, C Griffiths 1, D Lorange 0. H Jones 0, J C Gaskell 0, 8 lfeggitt 0: total 2. There were 18 entries for the Barry bowl competition, the best cards returned were those of Mr W Prioe Jones, and Mr H. Jackson Taylor, each with a score of 80 net. On play- ing off the tie in a reoent monthly bogey Mr W. Price Jones beat Mr T. Dunoan, wbile in the mixed foursomes at Bairry last week, Mrs. Darling and Mr L. Pardoe were first with a soore of 88 net. For the Barry Club Championship the follow- ing qualified in the round played on Saturday D 8 N Oarne, Neville Thomas, H E Radford, and W Prioe Jones.

Liberal Rally at Barry. o Kr. E. G. Hemmerde, K.C., M.P, to Visit District. Mr E. G. Hemmerde, K.C., M.P., the Recor- der of Liverpool, and the recently re-elected member for East Denbigh, has consented to address a large Liberal demonstration, which is to be held at Barry shortly. In addition to Mr Hemmerde, Mr W. Brace, M.P., will also be among the speakers.

Barry I.L.P. 18 On Sunday next, April 25th, at 7 p.m. sharp, A pnblic meeting will be held at the Co- operative Hall, Evelyn street, Barry Dook, when Mr Noah Ablett (Porth), late of Ruskin College, Oxford, will deliver an address, subject, The Need for a Labour College." All working men and women heartily invited. Questions and discussion allowed. A special members' meeting will be held on conclusion of public meeting, for the purpose of electing four members on N.A.O.

BARRY URBAN DISTRICT COUNCIL. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that at a Meeting of the Council, held on the 14th day of April, 1909, the following resolution was passed:— Resolved—That the amended specification of the private street works proposed to be done in sewering, levelling, metalling, paving, kerbing, channelling, and making good Gleocoe Street, withiu the Urban District of Barry, and the Plans, Sections, Estimates and Provisional Appotionments relating to such works, now submitted by the Sur. veyor, be and the same are hereby ap- proved." NOTICB IS ALlO HEREBY GIVBN that, the ap- proved Specifications, Plans, Sections, Esti- mates, and Provisional Apportionments, will be kept deposited daring One Month from the date hereof, at the Offices of the Urban District Coun- cil, and will be open for inspection at all reason- able times. Dated this 23rd day of April, 1909. By Order of the Council, T. B. TORDOFF, Clerk. Public Offices, Holton Road, Barry Dock.

BARRY Secondary and Commercial SCHOOL (FOB BOTH SEXS8), 6, BROAD STREET, BARRY. PRINCIPAL MR. R. A. LEWIS (For 2Z Years Head Master under Board of Education). ASSISTANTS: Miss MoCALLUM, Mr. HOWELLS (Latin and Mathematics), Mr. SLINBY (Commercial Subjeots). -:0:- High-class Secondary Education. Mechanical Course (Engineering, &c). Shorthand, Touch Typewriting on the latest Remington Machine. Thorough Commercial Training by a highly-qualified Expert. Private Coaching (day or evening) for Civil Service, Matriculation, and all Exams. o Large Ventilated Rooms. Separate Department for Ladies. Apply personally. if possible, for terms, &c., to Mr. R. A. LEWIS, 6, Broad Street, Barry. I

Financial Growth of Barry. --0-- Enormous Increase in Twelve Years. In Barry, since 1899 to the half-year ended March, 1909, the amQunt levied by the Barry overseers in respect of education has increased by the enormous percentage of 200 34 of the amount levied in 1896! This startling fact is shewn in a comprehen- sive table compiled by the Barry assistant overseer, Mr W. C. Howe, in which are summarised the amounts levied by the overseers in respect of the poor rate since the unification of the Barry parishes in 1S96. The total amount levied in respect of poor relief (or guardians' expenses) proper in the half-year ended September, 1896, was £ 2,818 19s, but for the half-year ended March, 1909, the amount is f,6,617-an increase in the twelve years of L3,798 IS, or 134*73 per cent. The largest amount, however, levied for this purpose in any half- year was that ended September, 1907, of X6,655, while for the thirteen years since 1896 the total amount so levied is £ 134,473 is. In the amount required towards the county rates a similar abnormal increase is shewn, the amount having been increased from XI,930 is in the first half- year mentioned to £ 5,307 55-an increase Of 93,379 4s, or 174*97 per cent, while the total amount levied for the period is f,97,800 1 os 6d. The education rate is the chief rate, however, comprising, as it does, of over 50 per cent. of all the money col- lected in respect of poor rates. For the half-year ending September, 1896, the amount required was £ 4,618 14s gd for the half-year ending March, 1909, it reaches the large figure of £ 13.871 195 7d--the increase being f,9,253 4s 10s, or 200 34 per cent I In the half-year ended September, 1899, the total amount levied was £ 6,330; the next half-year it bad increased to 18,624, then to A i o, i 17 but the amount dropped the following half-year. to £ 8,912. The* total amount collected in respect of education for the period is nearly a quarter of a million!— £ 233,389 g8 2d being the correct figure. £9.367 14s 4d was the amount of poor rate (including Burial Board rate) levied in the half year ending Septem- ber, 1896; now it is Z26,363 6s 2d, Z464,670 igs 6d being the total of poor rate (and Burial Board rate) collected or. levied since 1896 There has, however, been a great, though not corresponding, increase in the ratable I value of the town, the increase really being £ 91,092 5s, or 5275 per cent. In the September, 1896, half-year the various poundage rates were :-Guardians' expenses, 3 Xd; county rates, 3d; education, 6d. I Now (for the half-year ending March, 1909) they are 5-93d, 475d, and is 0.42d respec- tively. They were, however, highest in the half-year ending September, 1905, the guardians' expenses rate amounting to 6d in the.9, county rate 5d, and education rate is id.

NURSERY COUGHS, And Babies' Bronchitis. The Safest Cure is Veno's Lightning Oough Cure. Mrs A. WiUoo,, 25, Henry Street, Rochester, Kent, writes My two children, aged twelve months and 6! years suffered dreadfully from a very severe cold and eouigh, which developed bron- chitis. I had a great deal of medical advice with- out good result, but at last I tried Veno's Light- ning Cough Cure, and now I am glad to say they are quite freed from their very nasty touch of bronchitis, which might have been more serious if I had not given your wonderful medicine." Veno's Lightning Cough Cure is safe for the youngest child, and is the ideal remedy for whoop- ing cough, bronchitis, asthma, nasal catarrh, and all cheat and lung troubles. Price 9id, Is lid, and 21 9d, of all chemists.

THE HIPPODROME -:0:- Leon Vint's famous choir and varieties, at the Hippodrome this week, deservedly draw crowded houses, the excellence and almost bewildering variety of the performanoe appeal- ing to all present. A well-selected and pic- turesquely attired chorus provide pleasing glees and mnsioal selections, while the solos by members of the choir were highly meritorious. The Scotch laddie humourist and soloist is undoubtedly a great bit, and every item by him is encored. Popular soprano and oontralto illustrated solos are pleasingly rendered, and form fitting interludes to other miscellaneous items. Li-Chang-Hi, and his assistant, Tai Mao, provide a most mystifying conjuring turn, with true Oriental deftness and agility. The Globe Soenorama with dioramio effects is much enjoyed, the views being changed nightly, while the biograph pictures are topical, amusing, and instructive. Comic songs are given, with high-class patter, but undoubtedly the hit of the evening is the weird seances of Madame Vint, who answers in a truly remarkable fashion the questions of the auditors, who, although writing the questions on slips of paper, retain same. All kinds of queries about lost and stolen goods, missing friends-in fact any sort of question is answered by Madame Vint with remarkable minuteness and accuracy. On Friday Madame Vint, the wonderful clairvoyant, will give a Speoiol Seance, and a number of beautiful aouvenira will also be dia- tributed.amongst the audience. SATURDAY MATINEE. The Leon Vint'a Company of singers, dancers, and comedians will give a specially prepared programme, including animated pictures of the pantomime Aladdin, and other interesting subjects. SUNDAY CONCERT. The Leon Vint's Globe Ohoir will give two vocal and pictorial ooncerts on Sunday after- noon at 3.15 and evening at 8.15. Tho pro- grammes will be carefully selected, and include sacred illustrated songs, choruses, and duetts, alao appropriate pictures- NEXT WEEK Geo. A. de Gray's stirring drama, A Fight for a Throne will occupy the stage.

I Barry Y.M.C.A. Cricket Club. ■ —X— There was a large attendance at the annual meeting of the Barry Y.M.C.A. cricket club, held Friday evening last. Mr Gwyn Morgan presided, when it was reported that an exceptionally strong fixture list had been arranged for the coming season, including matches with Barry Seconds, Dinas Powis, Peters ton, Bonvilntone, Radyr. and Talygarn. Owing to the difficulty experienced in obtaining a suitable ground, most of the matches will be played away, and two teams will be run this season, with the following oftioerr :—Captain first eleven, Mr Tom Griffiths vice-captain, Mr G E Waters secretary, Mr Alby Thomas. Captain second eleven, Mr Tom Lewis vice-captain, Mr Fraok Roberts secretary, Mr W. ChiDD. Bate will be presented for the best averages in both elerveai. 'tor

TOWN TOPICS. -0- [BY Vox POPULI.] The best thanks of the town are due to the Local Government Board auditor. The yearly report makes interesting reading, which some members of the Council do not seem to relish. Urban districts, I am afraid, do not fully appreciate the protection afforded them by an independent audit. The report is simply a friendly statement of fact, and is not drawn up in any spirit of carping criticism, but deals with ascertained facts and figures. For councillors to seek to criticise is simply to place themselves in a ridiculous position. Facts are..stubborn o things which councillors, as a rule, seek to evade as much as possible. So far as it refers to the education question, a very pertinent question is asked. Do we get value for money ? No attempt to answer the query is made. The question is ad- dressed to every thinking ratepayer. Evi- dently some councillors think that an auditor's business is simply to check and veiify figures, which ought to be put in such a way as to reflect on themselves. To a councillor who is willing to learn, the report is a gold mine of information, reviewing, as it does, a twelvemonths' work of the town. The auditor's report is a valuable document which ought to materially assist the Three R's" conference in arriving at a correct decision. If I am not mistaken, the Board of Education will give special attention to the decision of the committee. Even red tape has at times to be amenable to practical common sense. Here's success to Barry's Fish Dock and Market! The Barry Railway Company have evidently done a good stroke of busi- ness, which will benefit the town at large. In spite of our Socialist friends, we can do with a good many bloated capitalists in this district who are willing to speculate their money to the advantage of the town. I hope our councillors are alive to the benefits to be derived, and that they will give every assistance in their power. A regrettable bitch has occurred in the establishment of the Training College at Barry. A good deal of wire-pulling has been in evidence. Cardiff, having swallowed the County Council Offices, is determined to grab the colleges. Cardiff, after playing second fiddle to Barry in matters educa- tional for a number of years, have suddenly discovered that they are experts in primary education. The Protectionist attitude of the N.U.T. is easily understandable. The attitude of Cardiff is not a matter of educa. tional policy, but a question of A s. d. and advantages to be gained by the town. Pressure is undoubtedly being brought to bear upon the Board of Education. Un- fortunately, the Board is rather a weak- backed department and prone to wobble. Facts and educational necessities are all upon the side of the County Council scheme. I have great hopes of Barry emerg- ing successfully, although the position is very grave. A good deal of personal feeling and sentiment has been brought to bear upon the dismissal of the late water engineer. I claim no special knowledge of the subject, but the present position is eminently un- satisfactory. Putting to one side all the various rumours flying around, the fact remains that the official reason given for the dismissal of two old seavants was that it was desirable to place the undertaking under one head. Whether the Council acted wisely or not time alone will show. There seems to, be a general concensus of opinion that the reason given was not the real reason. If that is so, then the aggrieved officials are the only ones who can move in the matter. Until the official reason is challenged, not by friends and sympathisers, but by the ex- officials themselves, nothing can be done in the matter, and the late Gas and Water Committee stand exonerated. If the late officials challenge the correctness of the reasons given, then the position of affairs is changed. Both the officials and the late Gas and Water Committee will be placed on their trial, and, if I mistake not, the town is in the humour to see that,fairplay and equal justice is meted out to all. I The Council are noted for vagaries where local tenders for work and the supply of goods is concerned, but the action of the Council at their last meeting will take a lot of beating. Certain members make frequent and energetic appeals for free trade. No fault can be found with that attitude if they are consistent. At the last meeting it was decided to have the Council minutes printed outside the place, the difference between local and outside tenders being £ 14 odd. The Council as a body refused to deal with fair conditions and Trade Union rates, although individually they are supposed to be in favour of them when seeking election. A case of Free Trade with a vengeance The next item was the appointment of school medical officer, at £ 400 per annum, all competition barred, one applicant only allowed. Is this Free Trade or rank Pro- tection ? The next item A request from Protectionist official for .£50 worth of the weighing machines for use in the schools to be the make of a specified firm. Do the Council seriously expect the ratepayers to believe that there is only one maker of weighing machines in the United Kingdom ? The Council as a body approved the action. Protection of the worst kind again But there, I had forgotten the local tradesmen are always grumbling about something or other. If Councillor O'Donnell will give us fewer speeches in favour of Free Trade and fewer votes in favour of Protection the ratepayers will be grateful and the saving to the rates appreciable. Councillor David Morgan is not an orator, but a hearty laugh went round the Council Chamber when he related his experiences with the electors anent the suggested motor car for the gas and water engineer. There may be differences amongst townsmen upon a good many things, but I have not heard a single ratepayer give a favourable opinion upon such an expenditure. If anyone is tp have the use of a motor car, it should be the councillors themselves, who are often hard put to spare the necessary time from their business to attend at, yrious points of the town on Council business.

STRIKING BARRY EVIDENCE. One swallow does not make a summer, nor does one striking cure prove a medicine to be good. But when evidence is piled on evidence, proof on proof, case upon case, all given to us by neighbours, we must believe. I cannot speak too highly of Doan's Backache Kidney Pills," says Miss S. Powell, 8, York Place, Barry, for they have been a great blessing to me. Before I used these pills I suffered over a year with sharp and severe pains in my back, and there was nearly always a dull ache in the small part of it. Sometimes I scarcely knew what to do to get ease from these pains. My legs and ankles swelled a great deal, so much so at times that I couldn't get my boots on. V I also had pufy swell- ings beneath the eyes. I took different medicines, but they did me no good. Doan's Backache Kidney Pills, however, I found to be just the thing I needed. They helped me from the first, easing my back, and relieving the pains. I went, on with the pills a little while, and can now honestly say they have done me the world of good. I would advise all who suffer as I did to give Doan's Pills a trial. I am sure they will find them a splendid medicine.— Signed (Mies) S. Powell." If you neglect the kidneys, you will suffer from dropsy, or stone, or gravel, or urinary troubles, or rheumatism, or one of the many other terrible results of kidney disease. Doan's Backaohe Kidney Pills act directly and effectively on the kidneys, curing them when diseased, and strengthening them when weak. Doan's Backache Kidney Pills are two shillings and ninepence per box (six boxes for thirteen shillings and ninepence.) Of all chemists and stores, or post free, direct from Foster- McClellan Co., 8, Wells-street, Oxford-street, London, W. Be sure you get exactly the same pills—' Doans. Miss Powell was cured by 'Do&Ds.'

Barry, the Welsh Grimsby. 0:0 THE PROJECTED SCHEME. Expenditure ef £ 20,000 on Ice Factory. The u South Wales Daily News," follow- ing up its exclusive announcement, says:— Although the details of the scheme pro- jected with the object of creating a fish distributing centre at Barry for London, the Midlands, as well as for South Wales, have not yet been finally arranged, they have advanced a considerable stage during the past few days, and we are informed that the promoters are now only waiting a decision on the part of the Barry Railway Company to erect the necessary market building on the east side of the No. 3 dock in order to proceed with their. arrange- ments for the establishment of an ice ac- tory, a rope works, a bot-making depart- ment, a gridiron, and the other works associated with the steam trawling industry. Influences are being brought to bear with a view to the acceleration of these arrange- ments, and it is hoped that once terms have been definitely adjusted a period of seven or eight months would suffice for the provision of facilities ample enough to permit the scheme being brought into actual operation. It is stated that four or five large owners of steam trawlers have already agreed, subject to an undertaking on the part of the Barry Co. to provide a market, to guarantee the immediate trade of between 30 and 40 trawlers, and we are in a position to add that the directors of one of these firms have this week sanction- ed the expenditure of between 420,000 and 425,000 on an ice factory capable of an output of from 80 to 100 tons a day. The fish market itself is estimated to cost between .rio,ooo and C12,000, and is expected to extend the whole length of the No. 3 dock.

Barry Male Voice Party. The Barry Male Voice Ohoir invite applica- tions for membership from lovers of music. Vacanoies in tenor and bus parts. Candidates are expected to pass a simple voice test. Write or call upon Mr D. J. Thomas, 177. Gladstone road, Barry Dock. or at the Institute, Wood- land road, on Tuesday or Thuraday evenings, from 8 to 9.30.

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The Approach to Barry Sands. TO THE BDJTOR OF THE" BAkRY HERALD. I' SIR, Would you kindly allow me to draw attention to the apparent neglect of our District Council to the approach to Barry Sands. During last summer I frequently saw children and elderly people—the former fall and hurt theuus^lvt h the latter stumble, sometimes awkwardly, and hurt their ankles. Probably most of our oouneillors and their families use Romilly Park, where the entrance and sward are carefully laid down, so that the nurses, at least, need have no fear of breaking the necks of the little ones left in their charge; but there, working class children are only tolera- ted There is a rumour that a considerable amount of money is to be spent in improving the position. So much the better if rumour is true .but, for goodness sake, put the footway entrances in good order. If the Council are short of money, there is no doubt the chairman of the Council, the chairman of the Education Committee, and the chairman of the Public Works Committee would be able to beg a few sleepers from the Barry Railway Company, and perhaps, with a little persuasion, the labour needed. If not, pass the hat around to those who benefit most by the visitors. I am ready to give my quota. What say the councillors ?—Thanking you in anticipation, yours &c., E. T. ROBINSON. Clarion House, 96, Woodland road, April 21, 1909.

Barry Council New Chairman :0: Long & Honourable Service Rewarded Our heartiest congratulations are exten- ded to Councillor David Lloyd on his succeeding to the position of Chairman of the Barry Urban and Education Authori- ties-an honour which he very much deserves. Mr Lloyd is one of the pioneers of the Barry district, and has been a well- known local tradesman ever since Barry Docks were Barry Docks, and is the head of the firm of Messrs D. Lloyd and Co., outfitters He has had a lengthy experi- ence of public life, and has, since 1895, been intimately connected with matters educa- tional in the town. In 1S95, he was elected to the Barry School Board, and there he continued to do yeoman service until the notorious Education Act of 1902 caused School Boards to become defunct. Councillor Lloyd was then elected as a member for the Cadoxton Ward on the District Council, which honour he still holds. During his time of membership on the Council he has been chairman of the Finance and Parliamentary Committees, and for two years vice-chairman of the Council, Councillor W. J. Williams, J.P., being the chairman on both occasions. He is an ardent Welshman, Churchman, and Conservative, and for twelve years was churchwarden of St. John's Welsh Church, Barry Dock. He is a native of CapelCynon, Cardiganshire, and is the son of Mr Thomas Lloyd, of Horeb, Llandyssul. Councillor Lloyd is married to a well-known Carmar- thenshire lady.

Grand Concert at Barry. o PERFORMANCE OF MENDELSSOHN'S "ATHALIE." On Wednesday evening, in connection with Barry Congregational Church Choir, a very successful miscellaneous concert and perfor- msiface of Mendelssohn's "Athalie" was given at the Barry Congregational Schoolroom on Wednesday evening, the vocalists were Madame Nellie Griffiths, R.A.M., Madame Sambrook- Jones, R.A.M., Miss Flossie Dure, Miss Blodwen Norton elocutionist, Miss Kate Sawle. Mr Ivor Edmunds, L.R.A.M., A.R.C.O, was the able pianist, while Mr M. Herbert accompanied on the organ. The performance of "Athalie," in which Racine's tale of the children of Israel is set to music by Mendelssohn, was a pleasing feature of the night's entertainment, and both solos, duetts, and concerted parts were excel- lently rendered, affording ample testimony to the painstaking conductorship of Mr E. W. Waite. In this piece is the famous march, "The War March of the Priests." The miscel- laneous portion of the concert was of a similarly high ^standard, and was opened by a cleverly executed violin duett Allegro (Tours) by the Misses lies. The choir's rendition of Fanning's pretty part song, "Moonlight." met with great applause. Madame Sambrook-Jones was in excellent form in Babylon" (Stephen Adams), while Sullivan's Poor Wandering Une was feelingly and pleasingly rendered by Madame Nellie Griffiths. Miss Kate Sawle's high elocutionary powers are known and appreciated locally, and her happy recital of "Farmer Jones' Wooing was heartily encored. Other much-enjoyed items were it Symphouie," a violin duett by the Misses lies, and a part song, Daybreak," by the choir.

Barry Curate's Departure. -:0:- Hockey Club Send Off. Under the presidency of Mr A. L. Golds- I worthy, chairman of the Barry Hockey Club, at the Barry Hotel, on Wednesday evening, a very successful smoker was held, as a send-off t6 Rev'J. O. Roberts, the popular captain of the Barry Hockey Club. There was a good muster of hockeyites, amongst those present being Revs M. H. Jones ana J. O. Roberts, Dr A. H. Brdwer, Messrs J. Ernest Morris, J. B. Hughes, P. J. Adams (hon. sec.), W. T. Llewellyn, D; H. Rees, R. Stephens, D. 0. Thomas, G. Bir- kenhead, F. Thomas (hockey referee, Cardiff), A. Osborne, J. B. artd:W B. Robinson, C. P. Lewis, H. Richards, P. B. Pinch, etc. A very enjoyable time was spent, the accompanists being Messrs W. T. Llewellyn and F. B. Pipch, while solos were well rendered by Messrs A. L. Goldsworthy, C. P. Lewis, D. O. Thomas, F. Thomas, B. Roberts, and humourous items by Messrs R. Stephens, H. Richards, etc. The president then refprrnd to the impending de- parture of their popular captain, Rev J. O. Roberts, to take up a curacy in Cardiff, and eulogised the services he bad rendered to the hockey club. Rev M. H. Jones followed in a similar happy manner, while Dr Brewer per- formed the pleasing function of presenting Rev J. 0. Roberts, on behalf of the club, with a foamed photograph of the team, as an earnest of their good wishes and token of good fellow- ship and esteem. Mr D. 0. Thomas also spoke. The health of Rev and Mrs J. O. Roberts having being musically honoured, Rev J, o. Roberts feelingly responded.

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====== Barry Tip Accident. --0- On Tuesday afternoon a workman 'named Daniel Griffiths, of Brook-itroet, Barry Dock, met with an accident at No. 10 tip. A wagon of coal was being tipped, when Griffith's right leg was caught between the cradle and the tip, and crushed so severely that at the Town Acci- dent Hospital, whither he was removed, Drs. J. Powell and W. Lloyd Edwards found it neces- sary to amputate the limb.

VICTORIA THEATRE. The excellent selection of plays at this place of amusement dnrii g this week, draws crowded houses nightly. Each evening, in addition to bioscope pictures, speoistifiett in the form of dances and songr, art* provided by Miss E itt. Dale. On Mondiy and Tuesday evening*, A Mother's Salvation was well received, wbil- on Wednesday. the famous historical drama, Jane Shore," was strikingly performed. To-night (Thursday), the renownRO Irish play, Con, the Sbaugbraun," will be staged, on Friday, The Nohleman f f Nature," and on Saturday, My J*ek," a nautioal drama. •

Chairman and Members of Barry Council TO ATTEND DIVINE SERVIOE NEXT SUNDAY. The new Chairman of the Barry Urban District Council (Mr D. Lloyd, J.P.), has issued an invitation to members and prin- cipal officials of the Council to accompany him to divine service at St. John's Church, Court road, Barry Dock, on Sunday morn- ing next. The members and officials will will meet at the Council Offices at 10.30, and walk to church. The Chairman hopes all gentlemen invited will accompany him on the occasion.

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Early Closing Movement. Barry Shop Assistants' Action. On Tuesday evening last, there was a good muster at a meeting held under the auspices of the local Shop Assistants' Union, at Barry Dock, to consider the early closing question in the district. Mr Henry presi- ded, and strong speeches were made in favour of the movement, as to the way in < which the matter should be tackled, sugges- tions being made as to the adoption of the Early Closing Act of 1904. It was eventu- ally decided, however, to form a strong committee to petition the local shopkeepers on the question, to endeavour to get the latter voluntarily to close, the hours of of closing suggested being 7 p.m. on Mon- day, Tuesday, and Thursday i p.m., on Wednesday 9 p m. on Friday, and 10 p.m. on Saturday. A further meeting is being held to decide upon a plan of campaign.

FRESH MEAT. You can always buy regularly,with full confidence at WILLIAM JOHNS, "OCEAN BUILDINGS' QUALITY RIGHT. PRICE RIGHT. Civility and Attention in Every Department. T-LY Zu"

Salvation Army Bandsmen. On Sunday last band meetings were con- ducted in connection with the local corps of the Salvation Army, when in the afternoon a presentation ceremony was witnessed of new < instruments, procured at a cost of about £50, being formally handed over to the band. These will form a fine addition to the local corps' attractions, and the band itself, under the leadership of Bandmaster Skinner and Band- sergeant Brown, conducting all weak-end meetings. Adjutant Eli Searle and Mrs Searle, ,together with the local officers, have been assiduous iu their efforts to procure the neoes- sary sum to liquidate this liability, and they have appealed altogether for .£70 for local purposes. Next week there will be a conven- tion for the deepening of spiritual life, con- vened by Adjutant Eli Searle and Mr H. B. Pope, when an attractive programme is pro- vided for Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday.

Salvation Army flail, Thompson-St. o Sunday, April 25, tiU Wednesday, 28-A con- vention for Deepening of the. Spiritual Life. Speakers Rev Herbert Wood. M.A., of Liver- pool Rev Wm Reed, Manchester; Rev W. Davis, Penarth Rev W. Lane Gibbs, Cardiff Mr Loveridge, Cardiff; Mrs Herbert Wood, and others. Meeting Sunday 7 and 11 a.m., 3 and 6.30 p.m. Week-days, 3 and 8 p.m. A very cordial invitation is given to friends to attend these meetings. At Y.M.C.A., on Sunday, at 3 p.m., Rev Herbert Wood, M.A., will address Y.M.C.A. Bible Class. Collections. Conveners: Adjutant Eli Searle and Mr H. E. Pope. Hymn Books.

BARRY Commercial Academy and Business Training College, 221, HOLTON ROAD (Near Holton Road Council Schools). 1908 SUCCESSES. Fourteen out of 15 passed Royal Society of Arts Examination. N.U.T. Examination.—Ten out of twelve obtained Certificates with distinc on. Day and Evening School of Commerce FOR BOTH SEXES. Sliortliand,Typewriting, Book-keeping Business Methods, Languages, &c. m$)o (om Thorough Modern Commercial Educati^^ -0- )ver 70 Local Successes as an :Evenii)g School. -0- TERMS STRICTLY MODERATE. 1 -0- Prospectus »nd further particulars, apply above addresB. K Principal: J. W. LENNOX, F.C.I..A.B.T. (For some years Assistant Master at the Largest Business Training College in the Principality).