Barry Dock News

GERMAN EMPLOYEE AT BARRY GASWORKS. \UfV THE MATTER WAS :.L\ DE PUBLIC. THE POLICE EVENTUALLY INTERVENED. i I-' BROWNE'S STRONG ACTION CONDEMNED. A month ago the attention of the Barry District Council was drawn to the fact that an unnaturalised German was employed at the local Gasworks, and Mr. D. E. S. Browne stronglv urged tlie Authority to realise the seri- ousness of the situation; in fact, he moved that the man be discharged im- ? mediately. However, the resol itti ).i was not carried, and a vote was takpi at the meeting had no reference to discussion should go forth to the public. Time went on, and no action seemed t" be taken in the matter, the man beim? engaged at his usual work up till the end of last week. The matter was on the agenda for a special meeting of the Barry District. Council on Monday evening last, but when the members were about to einr upon its consideration, the Chairman (Mr. S. R. Jones) relieved the minds d the members by informing them that the question had since been dealt wih by the police, the workman was leaving the town on the following morning, and therefore no discussion need be opened. He asked the members whether anyone knew if another German was engaged at the Gasworks. Mr J. E. Levers I did say at the lnt meeting of the Gas and Water Com- mittee that there was another man >1 our employ now of whom we had a ccr- tain doubt. This person has since gone to the police station an d been Inter viewed. He stated that his father was a Dutchman, his mother English, and he was born iit sea, so that we can hardly say he is a German. (Laugi' tn'). He has been living at Swansea since he was about eight years of ag,"), alÚl the police, who will follow the mat- ter up, will report further when they know more. Mr. D. E. S. Browne said he did n -t quite follow that the former matter had been .de'alt with by the police. The fact was that the Council had been employ- ing at the Gasworks an unnaturalisej i German—or rather, a German who o\ved allegiance to the Kaiser. It was proposed at the last meeting of the Council that this man be dismissed: !that. resolution was not carried; and Mr. Franklyn, the gas and water engi i eer. was asked whether he had re- ceived complaints that this paiticu!af person had made remarks derogatory to this country. A reply was given in the affirmative. He (Mr. Browne) attended the Gas and Water Committee some t'o weeks afterwards—no special mect- ing had been called to deal with the NN-Ite-i) he ()krd Mr. Franklin whether fur- ther inquiries had been made. a reply in the negative was given. Not a "inglo reference to tfhc discussion—-one which he thought was of publ'c ;m- 'portnnce—had appeared in the it st.\(>nwd that the reporters had requested not to publish anything of the matter; at any rate. if that request was made, it was not done in the presence of the whole of the Council members. The ChaiL'mai': Oh. ycs it. \\itS. The Press' \\T're asked not to report the dis,- cussion until the man had been given a fair hearing. .Mr. Browne: Why a. German should have a fair hearing bames my com- 1)rdwJlion. The very idea that we should employ a German subject whilst our men arc fighting in France, and he is taking the place of an English- man. is disgraceful. It is also dis- graceful that we as a Council have i n,¡t disnÜssed this man. I had to go to the military authority, and get them to take the matter up. I think the publfc should have a'n opportunity of knowing who wishes to employ Ger- man subjects in time of war, having regard to the treatment meted out by the Germans t'o our owm subjects. Mr. Browne went on to emphasise the spy danger, and pointed out that only a few days after the attention of the Council had 'been drawn to this matter at Barry the East Coast rard took place. He again laid stress on !'he point that the Pres-! should not be asked to suppress anything at the Council meeting unless it was the nnanimous wish of the. members. He personally had sent a copy of the Council minutes to the Press in order that the public might be ucquninted with the facts. A Voice: You ought to Ix; ashamed of it. Mr. 1). T. Howe remarked that the fact that Mr. Browne could not under- stand why the German should bo ,tl]oNN-e d a fair hea L" allowed a fair hearing was beyond his comprehension. Surely Mr. Browne. N\-Iio was a Britisher, knew full well that the traditions of this country were freedom and liberty to all. The Coun- cil would be doing a very wrong thing if they did not give fair treatment to the man in questic'n. It had pi red that the workma-n had < been in this country for twenty-eight years. He thought it exceedingly i wro-ng that a member should go b'.hind the backs of the Council a'nd (nd to the which were of a i purely private nature. The Chairman also expressed strong disapproval of the action of Mr. Rrov.'no in divulging to tho Press business which the reporters had been asked not to mention. The matter then closed. It is understood that the polic-e have intervened In the ma-tter, and the em- ployee to whom exception was taken has now left the district.

I THE FUSING OF 1\)14. WELCOMING THE NEW YEAR All BARRY. I I At tv\'elve o'clock last Thursday night the curtain closed npou a year. whioh, for its great natural happenings stands almost, without parallel, and, it only for tha great European War, will inevitably figure through all posterity. Though so much sadness was every- where manifest, the old year passed out with full musical honours in fact, everyone seemed delighted to enter upon another year, hoping with all earnestness that tho coming twelve montlts will bring greater joy and hap- piness, and, in many cases, that their loved om's, engaged in the huge strug- gle on the Continent, will safely bo I restored to them. Tho streets at Barry were full of people in the last few hours; every minut..? the crowd seemed to grow, hundreds of khaki-clad young men serenaded tho thoroughfares blowing. trumpets, whilst on King-square th.e! Barry Red Cross Band played season- able and patriotic a irs. Wat-chnight services in the difcrciit various churches and chapels were well j attended, an.d prayers for a. peaceful year wero offered. The hooters an.d syrens increased in volume at the closing hour; the town clocks chimed out the old year, and ushered in the new; and everybody I wished everybody else a happy new year. The Old Year faded out of sight, but not from memory. There had arrived a New Year, which, we sincerejy trust, will be full of peace, happiness, and prosperity.

YOUNG BARRY SOLDIER'S DEATH AT THE FR01\T. News of the doaHl of Private David Idris Evan-s, B Compa-ny 3rd Wilt- has been received from Colour-sergeant E. C. Bobbins, of the 2nd Wilt shire Regiment. While man- in ng a loophole he was shot. The bullet cute-red his head just above the temple. He never regained conscious- ness, and died on December 21st. He was an early volunteer, h'a.vLng joined on August 31st, left for France Decem- ber llth, went into the trenches on December 20th, and met his death a dav later. Private Evans was bom at Barry, but left a few years ago for London, where his parents .still reside. II He had onlv passed his twentieth year. He was the son of Mr. John Evans, late of Barry, now of Southnelds, Lon- don. S.W.. and grandson of Mrs. Davies, 43, Broad-street, Barry.

REVIEW OF PUBLICATIONS. I LADY'S WORLD." The Lady's World" for January, umber 196 (Horace Marshall and Son, 125, Fleet Street, London, E.G.), contai ns the continuation of a new serial story by Mary E. Mann, and complete stories by Katharine Tynan and John Steuart. The Society notes are up-to-date, and contain interesting facts about well-known ladies whose husbands or brothers are at the front; also an excellent article upon Our War headers' Wives, and the good works that interest them." The drama- tic section contains the latest portraits of popular artistes, and the news of the month in theatrical land. The House beautiful article this month conta!rs some useful motes upon "Windows and their Dra peries." The fancy work shows a varied selection of embroidery, and crochet work in useful designs, easily made'up and very elective, while a free tra.nsfer for embroidering a blouse is given with this number.! Fashions are well represented with fun-page illustrations of the newest costumes, indoor gowns, blouses, even- ing gowns, fashions for children, a gratis pattern bedng given away of a useful coat and blouse. Another up-to- date article is entitled Doves of War, Bird Postmen .in War Time." Other features are Hints about Red Cross Nursing." Recipes for High Tea and Supper." "Good House Keeping, Everyday Heroism. Winning the Do— n,cst!c V 0. and throughout the book there are many good poems and ill u:. trati<ms. Order this number early from vour newsagents, price 3d., f' ft-om the "Lady's WorIcP' omce, C, Essex-street. Strand, London, W.C., hy I po.tt 5-1:>d. ]

BARRY COUNTY COURT. A t the J'ohc-c Co'irt. Barry Dock.s. "n Tncs(!n\' lust, the monthly sitting tlf Ba)'rv f'ounty Court was hp{d betorp- his Hoiour Judp;e Hi!l Kollv. 3pveml I uncontested cases were heard by the Registrar (Mr. A. Jackson). I OPPORTP}'JTY TO 1 ).\ I Mr.F. P. ,LH¡0S Llli',L (¡j:('¡hr. If.. presented Edward Stewart, who sued Edward WiUIams under a judg-uCfU summons. At the previous s'tting the defendant was fined 15/- ior not ap- pearing under subpoena. The original order was for X3 a month, but Mr. Jones Lloyd asked for a fresh order of .E2 a month, to give the defendant an opportunity to pay. His Honour desired further informa- tion, and the case was struck out till the next Court. f BUTCHER'S (- T;, T r ) Under a judgment summons brought I  A Bulo-in butcher jby Frederick A. Buigin, butcher, j Barry, who has since t'eencaHed tu the I' 'ront, ?.nd was nov." repre?ente(? bv ?Lr. B. G. Davies, sohcitor, A'fr.?1 ?Hiden- haU. insurance a?ent, \vns ordered ?' pay 2/- a month in respect of mea: supplied. BREACH OF CONTRACT. I I An alleged breach of contract in re- spect of the f'.alc of a trap ended hi F. Withers, greengrocer, Barry, snh?'. ('corgf' \VUliams, Barry Docks, Mr. I \Val'len Evans. B.A.L.. appeared for ithe apptic,iit. a)'d Mr. F. P. Jc?? Lloyd, soHdtor, Barry, was for the re- spondent.. Ttie evidence on plaintiff's behalf w<is that he agreed to purchase a trades- man's turn-out from defendant, and a deposit of £1 was paid. The defenda } failed to deliver the horse and cart, but the deposit was eventually refunded to plaintiff. The only question was one of damages arising from the breach, plaintiff stating that through the action of defendant in not delivering the turn- out he had lost about tl a week. Defendant denied the breach, adding that plaintH? refused to take the horse. Damages to the amount of 10/- we'e awarded plaintiff in respect of the breach. I CAR AND CYCLE IN COLLISION. I A sequel to a collision between,) motor car and motor cycle near Cadox ton last summer was a case in which I Allan D. Stoddhardt. Penarth. claimed £13 10s. Cd. damages from Alessrs. James and Davies, Barry Docks, own- ers of the car. Defendant counter- claimed for £19 IGs., alleging negli- gence on the part of plaintiff. Mr. Giles (Mr. G. F. Forsdike, solici- tor, Cardiff) represented plaintiff, and explained that the accident happened on June 27th near Cadoxton, on tii.- Wenvoe-road, from Cardiff. Plaintiff's motor cycle was proceeding about ten to twelve miles an hour, and whilst turning a bend near P('Hcoedtr, the de- fendants' car collided with his cycle. The hedge at the corner was so high II that it was impossible for the driver of car or cycle to see anytHing approach- ing. As a result of the collision plain- I tiff was thrown from his machine over the car, and alighted on the road upon his head. Plaintiff repeated this statement; and cross-examined by Mr. W. A. Gordon Williams, solicitor, who dt.fer;ded, de- nied that he was travelling at thirty miles on hour at the time of the acci- dent. William George Jones, the driver of the motor car, said he saw t'hc plaintiff approach, and sounded his horn four times, whilst plaintiff did not do so once. He estimated plaintiff's speed at thirty miles an hour, whilst he was proceeding at an average speed of six to seven miles an hour. His Honour said that under the cir- i cumstances it was quite impossible to believe that plaintiff was cycling at twelve to fourteen mHcs an hour. He I thought he was travelling at a much greater speed. That disposed of h? claim. ? On the counter-claim judgment was g!ven to plaintiffs for ?16. I LA BOURER'S COMPENSATION CLAIM. I The Barry Railway Company were I defendants in a compensation case m respect of injuries, the applicant being Alfred Bath. dock labourer, of Oddfet- lows-road, Cadoxton. Dr. G. N. W. Thomas, B.A.L. (instructed by Messrs. Sydney Jcnkins and Howell. solicitors, Cardiff) was for Bath, and Mr. A. T. James, B.A.L. (on the. instructions of Mr. Ivor Downing, solicitor. Cardiff" represented respondents. Applicant said ho was engaged as casual labourer in loading the steamer Borderdene at Barrv Docks, on Septem- ber 14th last. He was standing against some wagons which were being shunted in a siding, and his right arm was caught between the buffers. He war, attended by a doctor, and incapacitate from work. The defence was that at the time ( f the accident Bath was not in the cm-' ploy of the Barry Railway Company. The Judge said cases of this kind presented considerable dimculty. It was a mixed question of law and fae He arrived nt thr. conclusion that a r) pl, <'ant's employment had cormnenced. An award for Bath for 18/- a week from SeptemDer 14th last till December 10th was made. ?

r LOCAL PLACES OF PUBLIC AMUSEMENT. THEATRE ROYAL, BARRY. Tho Rosary," one of the most beau- tiful dramas ever written, is being pro- duced with unbounded success by Mr. John Glendenning's talented company at the Theatre Roy-aJ this week. It is a delightful drama, not of the blood and thunder" o.rder, and the large audiences so far this week give conclu- sive proof of the warm appreciation of the Barry people. It. expounds in a clear and practical manner the most magmuccnt lesson ever taught—love of our fellow creatures—and, coming and not clothed in fme rhetoric or elegantly phrased passages, there are no half measures in the words of Edward E. Rose. the author, whose previous pro- lific writings, brillLant though they have been, have never reached the suc- cess of the Rosary," which is the drama for the people. The piece chieuy cenu'es around Father Brian KeUy. and Mr. Cole Aspinall is jii.s,t Uw for the part; in fact, uothir'g bolter could be desired. He is perfection itself. In the dual role of Vera Wilton, and Alice Marsh, twin sisters, Miss Beatrice Burditt is most Bruce Wilton, her husband, Mr. Er)ies;t Digges displayed much dramatic ability. The other parts, excellently interpreted, are. a-s follows -Ken ward \Vright (Mr. Leonard Clarke). Charley Harrow (Mr. To\ Armitage), Le-o Martin (Mr. Freddy L. Edwards), Kathleen O'Con- nor (Miss Beatrice Greeke). and Lesura Watkins (Miss Lilla Nordon). feature in the programme at. the Theatre next week will be Two Little Britons," a him extremely appropriate in the prcsen.t crisis. The military situations are full of thrills, the subject being a real entertainment in itself. The film will bo ba'cked by a first-rate plo!;hor<) of stirring and comic items. R.OMILLY HALL. I Not to have seen Vendetta," is to have missed a veritable feast. Marie Corclll's name is a l).ousehold word ail over the civilised world, and "Vendetta" stands out as one of 'the best works of this famous authoress. The production was on a most elaborate scale, a'nd portrayed the de- tails of the story with exceptional ndel- ity, The company who were respon- sible for delineating the characters of the play included some of the most. capable artistes of the day, and the act- ing, 'therefore, w.a.s of a very high order. With such gorgeous Italian scenery and exquisitely beautiful phonography, undoubtedly this is one of the grandest screen produc-tions yet attempted. For the remainder of the week a programme full of variety has been arranged. The principal item will be Victims of Blackmail, an exciting and thrilling drama in two parts, also two short, dramas, For the sake of the past. and Sons of the Ren." ''Din's Riot." "The False Max Lin- der," and Col. Heeza Liar" are the outstanding comics. There will also bo the usual coloured interest pictures and the latest news from the front in the I Animated Gazette. Next week another grand exclusive ( zti-iot h (,r (t-I IT,- i. will be the star Item, He)' Hour of Temptation," featuring Miss Dctt-' Nansen. This Is undoubtedly the bes't of the Betty Nansen series, portraying a woman who, cast upon her own re- sources, picks her way amid numerous pitfalls, stumbling once. but avoiding in the end the groatest. of all a woman's perils—the peril of her honour. The third part of "Dolly of the Dalles," and a, screaming Keystone comedy will be Included in the programme. CADOXTON PICTURE PALACE. I The outs'andmg ?attraction In a. high- class and well varied programme at the Cadoxton Picture Mace for the remaining lialf of this week is Billy Spears and dogs. This act met with a great reception on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, and the audience greatly appreciated the marvellous acrobatic feats of his canine wonders John Dunny and Flora Finch, featur- ing In a .two-reel comedy entitled "The I Feudists," kept the house hi unre- strained merriment. A drama in two parts, The Escape of Jim Dolan." supplied the dramatic element in a well-selected programme. Among the pictures selected for Thursday, Friday 'and Saturday is a splendid hvo-pai-t Vita drama, Heart.sease," tops the bill. This is backed up by Jerry's Mother-in-Law," a comic of outstand- ing merit. Bert Goldin, the somewhat different comedian," will appear every evemng next week in his latest successes. The pictures will be of the usually high- class character. KING'S HALL. Although great business is being done this \cek at the Theatre Royal, the King's Hall, that s'nug picture palace on the other side of the road, is bv no meains neglected, and eMh ev?i- ling there have been large audiences ?ho liave not ?been slow to bestow thpir l full measure of praise upon a dis- tinctly entertaining programmej in- deed, so well' established is the King.3 Hall as an up-to-dato picture hous<y that we nüed (Jnl,v add that everything was of thr best. Saving the Colours" "-as a fcuture full of interest and ex- citement. It was just 'that. class of pic- ture winch converts an audience into Oliver Twists. Many other exccllc.nt feature surrounded the pro- gramme, which will be completely changed tins evening (Thursday), and for t.ho rema.ining nights of the week.

INSUFFICIENT REPORTS. DARRY HOSPITAL COMMITTEE jMEMBEE-S COMPLAINT. There was a comparatively light agenda at .the monthly meeting of the Barry Hospitals Committee on Monday evening last. Mr. F. E. J. Murrell (chairman) presided, .and the members present were Messrs. S. R. Jones, J.P., C. B. Grimths. E. Ashton, W. Beck. F. 0. MIlner. Fred Walls, W. Durman, J. Maslm. and E. C. Gongh. MATRONS STATEMENTS. Tho monthly -statement of the Matrons of the Town Accidejit an<t Infectious Diseases Hospitals were presented. Miss M. Evans, of the Accident Hospital, stated that since the Hli\Ning of the Committee, wlion 12 patients remained in the Institution, 29 had been admitted, 24 discharged, one died. and 1C remained. In connec- tion with the school clinic, 15 chlldrcin. had been operated upon for tonsils and adenoids during December. Miss Myra Forsyth's report, was that at the beginning of December there. were 28 caSfS under treatment at the Infectious Diseases Hospital. Since then there had been 27 admissions, 29 discharged, and nve deaths, 21 remal'n- ing Mr. (Jough asked what was the pur- pose of the monthly report of the Acci- dent Hospital. Was it to point out the amount: of work \vhloh was being carried out by the doctors? If so, the reports were vague and unsatis- factory. The Committee took no .action In the matter, the Chaii'tnan pointing out that to prepare a more elaborate report would enfail the services ofelli, clerk, for it would be unfa-Ir to saddle the extra, work upon the matron. RENEWAL OF CONTRACT. I Mr. D. Panlet.t having expressed his willingnpss to renew the contract for the conveyance of patients to the Infec- UuLLS .Diseases Hospital a-t. 4s 9d pfr case, the Co-nimittfc agreed to continue the existing contract. BREAD TO THE HOSPITALS. Mr. A. Ed wards, baker and confec- tioner. \\rcto to the Committee with nlft'rewe to his contract for the supply of bread to the ho&pitals, pointing out th:tt. o\ing to the exeûpt.ional circum" st.ai).ces of ih:' war. and the consequent ri.sp in four. he could not continue to supply bread at the existing price of 4dplus ten per cent. He appealed .to the Committee to ra ? e the price tcf a Id per k)af Jpss than thp current retail price. It iN-a-, felt that the request was a rc'ds-jt)al)l(i one. and it \va.s unanimously to.

FUNERAL OF M!SS CASSIE JONES, OLD MILL FARM. Miss (/assie Jones, of Old Mill Farm, Cadoxton-Barry. whose death occurred on. tile ul'evion' Tuesdav. after an ill- t)ess of weeks' duration, Wè1 buried at Twynyrodyn, Wenvoe, on Monday )a.st. The 'Rev. T. Pandv Johjh pastor of Hoiton-road English Baptist Chnroh. Barry Docks, oinc'- ated at the house and at the graveside. the eMef mourners being Messrs. David and Lewis Jone-s (brothers); ,Afessr.q. Edward Jenkins, Biglis, and Charh-s Morgan, (hrothers-in-Iaw) Messrs. Richard Jenkins, Wenvoe; T-)aiiiel DavLes. Pentre, and Jenk:n Morgan. Barry (tiopliews) Messrs. W. Morgan and D. Pritchard, Cardiif feousins\ The bearers were Messr! .Tohn TIwmas. T. Walters, T. Llewel- lyn. Edward Hughes, D. Davies ((1()ldf'll Ctrove), and Evan Morgan.

DEATH OF DINAS POWIS STATIONMASTER. We regret to announce the death of Mr. Robert Hughes, statlonmaster c.t Dinas Powis for the past twelve years, which took place on Monday evening last. at the age of 45 years. After spetiding his early days at Bea, Mr. Mtighes. \ho was much respected and very popular at Dinas Powis, joined the Barry Railway Company about 2,1 years ago. and from bockmg c-Ierk be- came statioumaster at Cogan sixteen years ago. He had been suffering with an internal complaint for aome years, but was at his post until Wednesday last. The deceased leaves a widow, one son. and one daughter, with whoM- much rypkatliz is folk