Barry Dock News

CADOXTON MOORS. WHIT-MONDAY. CADOXTON AND BARRY FIFTH ANNUAL SPORTS LARGE ENTRIES FOR HORSE AND FOOT RACES. A BRASS BAND WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE. REFRESHMENTS ON THE GROUND. Gates open at 12; Sports to commence at One o'clock.

RESIDENT MAGISTRATE AND WEEKLY POLICE COURT FOR BARRY. We have it on what may be regarded as reliable authority that steps will shortly be taken (if not actually in progress) for the appointment of a resident magistrate for the Barry and Cadoxton district. We are not yet at liberty to give par- ticulars, but we are informed that the names of two or three suitable resident gentlemen will be submitted to the Lord Lieutenant (the Right Hon. Lord Windsor) for selection by the Lord Chancellor, and it is felt that the selection will be one which will give satisfaction to the general public of the district. Arrangements will also shortly be made to hold a weekly police court for the Barry Dock district.

THE NEW DOCK FOR BARRY. PURCHASE OF LAND BY THE COMPANY. LORD WIMBORNE IN SYMPATHY WITH THE MOVEMENT. It is to us a source of the greatest satisfaction to be able to announce this week, the important fact that for some time past the directors of the Barry Railway Company have been negociating with the Right Hon. Lord Wimborne for the purchase of a sufficient quantity of land on Cad- oxton Moors for the purpose of conversion into the site of a new dock, and the inhabitants of the district will, no doubt, be highly gratified to know that the negotiations have been attended with success, for the Barry Company have this week purchased a sufficient quantity of land from Lord Wimborne for the object referred to, so that whenever a con- venient opportunity occurs, the company will not be in any difficulty whatever as to obtaining land for the purpose of carrying out the proposed new dock. LORD WINDSOR. The Right Hon. Lord Windsor, of St. Fagan's Castle, and chairman of the Barry Company, will preside at the morning meeting of Cadoxton Eisteddfod on Whit-Monday. The demonstration of friendly societies, trade unionists, and others, having paraded the 0 district, headed by the 2nd Glamorgan Artillery Volunteer Brass Band from head- quarters, will meet his Lordship on Cadoxton Common about half-past ten o'clock, and the noble president, who will be accompanied by Mr R. Forrest, J.P., will be escorted by the procession, and a guard of honour composed of the Cadoxton Volunteers, to the Market Hall. Further references to the Eisfeddfod are made in our editorial columns this week.

ABERTHAW. THE NEW RAILWAY.—There are now about 150 men engaged on the completion of the station buildings, &c., on the new extension of the Taff Vale Railway Company from Cowbridge to Aberthaw. TEMPERANCE MEETING.—On Friday evening last, at the Baptist Mission Hall, Aberthaw, a public meeting was held under the presidency of Mr D. Howell, Cwmbarry Farm. The meeting having been opened by prayer, offered by the Rev W. Daniels, Penmark, a powerful address on temperance was delivered by the Rev L. Ton Evans, pastor of the English Baptist Church, Cadoxton, the remarks of the rev. gentleman being "listened to with rapt attention by the audience, and a goodly number signed the pledge book at the close. The meeting was terminated by prayer offered by the Rev E. Lewis, Llancarfan. THEFT FROM A SHIP'S CABIN.—At Cow- bridge Police Court on Tuesday last, Thomas Murray, farm labourer, 16 years cf age, living at East Aberthaw, was charged by Police-constable Evans (St. Athan's) with breaking and entering the cabin of the Union vessel, lying at Aberthaw, on the night of the 16th instant, and stealing therefrom one cap of the value of 6d, the pro- perty of Samuel Saunders, mate of the vessel. It is stated that many complaints of theft from small vessels lying at Aberthaw have been made to the police, but in no previous case has the offender been traced, and it is hoped the present prosecution will have the desii ul effect.

'MARCROSS. CHURCH RESTORATION.—The very ancient and most interesting Church of Marcross is about to be restored, through the generosity of Miss Olive Talbot, Mrs Carne, of St. Donatt's Castle, and Mrs Pownall. The work, which is to proceed at once, has been entrusted to Messrs Kempson and Fowler, architects, Llandaff.

PENTYRCH. ANNIVERSARY SERVICES. — On Whit-Monday evening and Tuesday next the Calvinistic Metho- dists of Pentyrch will hold their anniversary services, when the Revs Principal Owen Prys, M.A., Trevecca College, and William Prytherch, Goppa, will preach. This is the first time for Principal Prys to visit the place, and we all look forward to the services with great joy.—Com- municated.

LLANTWIT MAJOR. DEATH OF A WELSH MISSIONER.—We regret to record the death of the Rev William Williams, who died at the house of Dr Griffiths, Mawpliti- Lay, Khassia Hills, on April 22nd, of typhoid fever, at the early age of 30 years. Mr Williams was the son of Captain Williams, New Quay, Cardiganshire, and after studying for the ministry was invited to take charge of the Calvinistic Methodist Church at Llantwit Major, where he laboured with success until September, 1887, making many friends amongst the inhabitants of the town, and endearing himself to all the mem- bers and hearers at the Tabernacle Chapel. When his friends found that he was determined to enter the missionary field, though sorry to lose I y him from Llantwit Major, they resolved to show their appreciation of him by presenting him with a valuable testimonial, which was presented to him in the Tabernacle Chapel in August, 1887. The chapel was crowded, every one present being very much moved with sorrow at parting with a kind, genial friend. Great sympathy is felt towards his aged parents in their bereavement.

SULLY. SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITOR.—Amongst the prize- takers at the Bath and West of England Show held at Swansea this week we noticed the name of Mr W. Thomas, The Hayes, Sully.

CHAMBER OF TRADE FOR THE BARRY DISTRICT. PUBLIC MEETING AT BARRY DOCK. UNANIMOUS RESOLUTION TO FORM A CHAMBER. A public meeting of the leading business men of Barry and Cadoxton was held on Wednesday evening last at the Public Hall, Thompson-street, Barry Dock, for the purpose of taking into con- sideration the desirability of forming a Chamber of Trade for the district. There was a fairly representative attendance of the public, amongst those present being Mr D. T. Alexander, Bryn- eithen (who occupied the chair), Rev G. LI. Williams, County Councillor Richard Lewis, Tonypandy; Mr Tom John, Llwynpia and Mr Walter Smyth, J.P. (the two former gentlemen being members of the Mid-Rhondda Chamber of Trade, and the latter of the Merthyr Chamber); A. Jackson (solicitor), Dr Livingstone, F. P. Jones-Lloyd, W. H. Morgan (Lloyd's Bank), Dr Neale, G. Garnett, J. Jones (draper), E. Ray, T. Jenkins (Jenkins and Arnold), E. Gould, W. R. Hopkins, A. W. Newman, J. Baker (jeweller), J. Cruise, W. Miller, Lewis Evans, Rees Jones, J. E. Rees, M. Macgregor, Smith Jones, D. J. Greig, L. Y. Owen, T. Williams, C. Watkins, J. Millward, D. W. Thomas, D. Hole, J. Lloyd (East Barry), J. Lloyd (Cadoxton), J. M. Young, D. Davies (Barry-road), J. Savours (Rhoose), J. Beckworth, E. Jones, F. Edmunds, T. J. Rad- cliffe, J. Molineaux, S. Franklin, R. Curtis, A. Weston, T. Lewis, J. Cockram, J. R. Llewellyn, Ac. In the course of his opening remarks the Chair- man said he desired particularly to explain that the Chamber of Trade was intended to promote the welfare of the public generally of the district, and he hoped young tradespeople would not labour under a misapprehension in this respect, because it was of vital importance that perfect harmony and unity should be experienced in connection with the movement, otherwise it could not possibly be a success. (Cheers.) The Secretary pro tem (Mr A. Jackson) then explained the objects of a Chamber of Trade, which are as follow :-To promote and protect the trading and commercial interests of the neigh- bourhood to promote friendly feeling amongst the different trades; to facilitate interchange of views and opinions among the members, so as to secure unity in co-operation, and harmony of action in all matters concerning the trade of the district; and generally to unite in endeavouring to develope tne commercial importance of the neighbourhood in every available way. The Chairman then called upon Mr Tom John, of Llwynpia, the secretary of the Mid-Rhondda Chamber of Trade, to address the meeting. Mr John rose amid loud applause, and for nearly three-quarters of an hour be secured the rapt attention of the audience while he delivered a masterly address on the various advantages of a Chamber of Trade, detailing some of the benefits which had accrued to the public in the Rhondda through the in- strumentality of the Mid-Rhondda Chamber of Trade. The objects of a Chamber of Trade, he said, were to promote and protect trading, com- mercial, manufacturing, and the mining interests of the district; to consider, originate, and support legislative or other measures affecting the in- terest and the welfare of the public to collect and circulate statistical and other information to fa- cilitate interchange among the members, and to se- cure common understanding and co-operation and harmonious action in matters of local interest. Referring to the welfare of the public accruing from the action of the Chamber of Trade, Mr John referred at length to postal facilities in their various forms including, local post offices, frequent deliveries and despatches, the provision of pillar boxes, &c. He also dealt fully with advantages to be gained from the Local Board, such as providing urinals, removal of street nuisances, regular service of scavenger carts, street num- bering, road improvements, the quality and position of fire hose and reel, the erection at populous centres of the town of Bray's three- burner lamps, protection of dangerous parts, road watering, &c. Dealing with the Gas and Water Company, which he characterised as a private monopoly whose object was the augmentation of dividends, and not the con- venience of the public, this company, he said, could be approached by two means — either directly or indirectly-directly by appealing to them for additional conveniences, and indirectly by taking up the question of the promotion of an electric light company, a step which seldom failed to have the desired effect at the hands of the Gas Company. (Laughter and applause.) He strongly advocated the purchase by the local authority of the public water system, and said if this had been done in the Rhondda fifteen years ago there would not have been that great defi- ciency of water which at present was the case. Mr John dealt next with the agitation for the appoint- ment of a registrar, and the establishment of a County Court for the Rhondda Valley, and said that in connection witn the uoara ot liuarcflans, the annual abstracts once showed a sum of JB5,250, paid under the county rate heading, whereas the rate issued on the demand note (halfpenny in the E) would only realize £ 506. This matter was brought under the notice of the Board of Guardians, and the result was that the demand note had been so altered that it was now self-explanatory. Dealing with county finance, Mr John said the county ex- chequer delighted in rich harvests. The Rhondda Valley paid about JB5,000 a year to the county fund, whereas the district received in return scarcely JB400, but through the vigilance of the Chamber, special facilities in this direction had been granted by the Technical Instruction Com- mittee, so that the Valley had been placed in a fair position in this respect. The Mid-Rhondda Chamber of Trade had also been the means of strengthening the local police force when re- quired, and in connection with the periodical examination of weights and measures, important concessions had been granted by the authorities by the shortening of delays, and the appointment of a representative of the Chamber to be present while the examination was proceed- ing. Further, the speaker alluded to the iniquities and inequalities of the income tax system, specially mentioning Schedule D. He next referred to the concessions granted by the Great Western and Taff Vale Railway Com- panies, and explained the splendid victory of the federated chambers, through their opposition to the Bills. Referring to the appointment of magistrates in the Rhondda, Mr John said at one fame a magistrate was seldom to be seen in the district, but now resident justices were as thick as blackberries. (Laughter.) He next re- ferred to the early closing movement, the Gil- christ Lectures, and other subjects, which bad engaged the attention of the Mid-Rhondda Chamber of Trade, and con- cluded by expressing a hope that a Chamber of Trade would be formed for the Barry and Cadox- ton district. It was absolutely necessary, how- over, that the public should hang together unitedly, otherwise it was quite certain they would hang separately. In unity there was strength, and to the residents of the new district of Barry, he would say they could not keep pace with the for- ward march of the tithes unless they had a Chamber of Trade established for the district. (Loud applause.) Councillor R. Lewis, Tonypandy, was the next speaker, and he delivered a similarly effective speech, in the course of which he said the Mid- Rhondda Chamber of Trade, although it had carefully avoided being meddlesome, still had been the means of conferring a very large amount of good upon the public of the Rhondda Valley. They had not unduly interfered with the Local Boards. At the same time they found there were times when they were obliged to interfere in the public interest. (Cheers.) The Mid-Rhondda Chamber was com- posed not only of tradesmen, but of colliery pro- prietors and managers, doctors, architects, &c., so that they had been fortunate enough to com- bine the whole of the interests of the Valley into one effective organisation. (Hear, hear.) In meet- ing together periodically, the members of the Chamber would effectually remove all tendencies to bad feeling and petty jealousy between the trading community. Referring to the early closing movement, Mr Lewis said he considered tradespeople injured themselves very much in keeping their places of business open up to a late hour, and it was nothing less than a source of cruelty to the assistants, for it kept them confined indoors during the time when facilities should be afforded them of enjoying a little out-door recrea- tion and exercise. Trade should be raised to a higher level than it had been, and he considered this could be done very effectually without affecting the interests of trade in the least. In one way this could be accomplished by tradesmen keeping their shops open only during reasonable hours. The present long hours, system was a very per- nicious one, but he was glad that in the Rhondda Valley at any rate the old system was gradually dying away, and that shopkeepers had grown to recognise the advantage of closing at an early hour in the evening both summer and winter. (Cheers.) He fully agreed that the public gas and water system should be in the hands of the Local Board, and che sooner the private companies who held these sources of supply were bought up the better for the welfare of the community. (Hear, hear.) Re- ferring to the Llanarth and Morfa colliery explo- sions, Mr Lewis said that the Mid-Rhondda Cham- ber of Trade, being the only responsible body in the district, took up the matter of a local relief fund, and, he was glad to say. with the most sub- stantial results. (Cheers.) Regarding the Gil- christ lectures, the Chamber of Trade were the first to take up the movement, and, with the co- operation of the Ystradyfodwg School Board, they had been the means of having in the Rhondda Valley this excellent series of lectures, which had been well patronised. With reference to the matter of railway rates, through the instrumentality of the federated chambers, marvellous reductions had been secured, a fact which operated to the advantage of the customer as much as the tradesman. (Hear, hear.) He hoped the Chamber of Trade at Barry would have the effect of stimulating trade to a considerable degree. The objects of the Chamber were wide and far-reaching, and if they were successful in establishing a Chamber upon a good solid basis, they would assuredly find that it would prove a great boon to the locality, and certainly a great advantage to the public generally. (Cheers.) Mr Walter Smyth, J.P., Merthyr, said with united action a Chamber of Trade would prove a source of great benefit to the Barry district. Through united and determined action the Mer- thyr Chamber had been the means of securing through booking and other conveniences over the Taff Vale and Great Wes- tern Railways from Merthyr. Banking facilities had also been increased there- by, social intercourse was promoted amongst the members, and an elevating tendency was exer- cised all round. These results, however, could not be obtained without complete unity amongst the members. He strongly deprecated the intro- duction of politics-either imperial or local-into the deliberations of the Chamber, for if they did it would inevitably have the result of breaking up the institution. (Applause.) The Chairman said, after the excellent speeches they had heard from the gentlemen who had addressed the meeting, he thought they could not do better than form a Chamber of Trade for the district. If they had a chamber the streets of Barry and Cadoxton would not have been in such a deplorable condition as they had been during the past two or three winters. He also believed they should bring pressure to bear upon the Barry and Great Western Railway Companies to run through passenger trains between Barry and Cardiff. This could easily be accomplished with united action, and any assistance in his power he would gladly render to the movement for the for- mation of a Chamber of Trade for the Barry and Cadoxton district. (Applause.) Mr Smith Jones, after offering a few pithy re- marks in support of the movement, said he had great pleasure in proposing that it was expedient to form a Chamber of Trade for the Barry and Cadoxton district. Being a young community they should not try to accomplish different objects for the public welfare by individual effort, but by united effort make it possible for the fittest to survive. He was convinced that the movement which was being inaugurated that evening would form a basis to work upon for the mutual welfare of the district. (Cheers.) Mr A. W. Newman, in seconding, said there could be no doubt as to the desirability of the chamber, the advantages of which were so numerous that it would be invidious on his part to attempt to enumerate them. Mr J. Lloyd, Barry, said, as an old member of the Chamber of Trade, he regarded it as one of the necessary appliances of modern civilsation. (Cheers). Mr Jones-Lloyd, as secretary of the Ratepayers' Association, supported the resolution, and wished the Chamber every success. (Applause). The motion was then put to the meeting and carried unanimously. Mr G. Gould next proposed that this meeting form itself into a Chamber of Trade. Mr W. Miller seconded, and after an observa- tion by Mr W. R. Hopkins, the resolution was agreed to without a single dissentient. At this stage the visiting gentlemen were obliged to leave, and on the motion of Mr J. R. Llewellyn, seconded by Mr J. Milward, it was resolved that a hearty vote of thanks be accorded these gentlemen for their attendance that evening and their excellent addresses, the vote being suit- ably acknowledged by Mr Smyth, who said his friends and himself would be glad to again assist in the establishment of a Chamber at Barry. (Ap- plause.) Mr J. Lloyd then proposed that Mr D. T. Alexander be the first president of the Chamber, this being seconded by Mr D. J. Greig, and re- ceived with enthusiasm. Mr Alexander, however, remarked that he could not see his way clear to accept the presidency just at present. He would advise the promoters to get as many members as possible first, and then, when the Chamber was properly formed, if it was the unanimous feeling of the members that he should be appointed as their president, he would be very pleased to consider the invitation. (Cheers.) Mr W. Smyth suggested that in any case they should appoint a temporary secretary to act as convener of another meeting. It would be also necessary for them to appoint a council, and he would advise that the president, whoever he might be, should only occupy that position for one year, and that the vice-presidents pass up to the chair in order of seniority. (Hear, hear.) Mr Hopkins said Mr Jackson had been ap- pointed secretary pro tem. A discussion followed, and it was at length decided, on the motion of Mr Smith-Jones, seconded by Mr W. H. Morgan, that the meeting confine itself that evening to the appointment of a sub-committee for the consideration of rules, &c., the following gentlemen being accordingly appointed :—Messrs E. Hughes, A. W. Newman, J. R. Llewellyn, and G. Garnett for Cadoxton Messrs E. Gould, W. H. Morgan, W. R. Hopkins, and J. Lloyd for Barry and Messrs Smith Jones, F. P. Jones-Lloyd, T. Morgan, and J. Milward for Barry Dock. The meeting, which was of a successful and enthusiastic character, then terminated with a vote of thanks to the esteemed chairman for presiding.

THE BRITISH PRINTER" AND THE "BARRY DOCK NEWS." FLATTERING REFERENCES TO OURSELVES. Writing to the publishers of the Barry Dock News, under date June 1st, Mr Robert Hilton, editor of the British Printer (the recognised leading organ of the trade in Great Britain) states :—"Dear Sirs,- Your specimens of printing to hand, and snail be noted in next issue of the British Printer. The memorandum heading is excellent and artistic, and gives promise of what you may be expected to do when you get still more complete plant. The Barry Dock Neics is well got up and neatly printed. Wishing you further success,-Yours truly, ROBERT HILTON.)

ST. DONATT'S. VISITORS are commencing to arrive here, amongst them being Captain and Mrs Purcell. THE LATE MR. M. N. CARNE,-The body of the late Mr Mansel Nicholl Carne, who died last February in California, where he had recently bought a large tract of land, was brought to his ancestral home on Wednesday week last, where it was met by the deceased's brother, his tenants, and a large number of the estate workmen. Another writer states :-The body of Mr Mansel Carne, who died some weeks ago in South California, has been conveyed to England for interment. The deceased gentleman, who was a son of the late Mr John Stradling Carne, D. C. L., of St. Donatt's Castle, had pur- chased an orange plantation near San Francisco, and went out with his young wife to superintend its cultivation. He was seized with fever after a few months' residence, and speedily succumbed. On Monday the remains of the deceased gentleman were interred in the St. Donatt's Churchyard ad- joining the Castle. Deceased's remains arrived in Liverpool late on Friday evening and came by rail to Bridgend on Saturday, and were accom- panied by the widow and Mr and Mrs D. Carne of Nash Manor (brother and sister-in-law of the deceased), Messrs Wild (sen. and jun.), and William Richards, All of St. Donatts. William Jones, of Splott Farm, W. Thomas, Plymouth Ho, and W. Watts, Down's Farm, all in Llantwit Major, were specially invited to meet the cortege in Bridgend, but being market day most of the other tenants on the estate were in Bridgend, and accompanied the procession to the ancestral castle, where the body was placed in the great hall. There it re- mained till Monday, when the funeral took place. Gn the procession entering the church, an appro- priate hymn was sung, and two others during the service, which was conducted by the Rev R. Williams, vicar, the Rev E. W. Vaughan, vicar of Llantwit Major, officiating at the grave. Rev E. Jenkins, Llanmihangel, was also present. The grave was a bricked one, but was beautifully decorated with flowers and moss. The mourners were Mrs M. Carne and Mr D. Carne (widow and brother), Mr and Mrs Hargreaves (brother-in-law and sister), Mrs D. Carne and children, Miss Nicholl, of Woodford, Mrs Stradling Carne (step- mother) and her children, Messrs J. B. Nicholl and Digby Nicholl, The Ham, Mr and Mrs Haw- kins (parents of the widow), Mr R. Price and Mr E. Vachell, Llantwit Major, and the tenants, workmen, and keepers of the estates. The wreaths were both numerous and costly, one carried by Mrs Hargreaves being exceedingly beautiful. The grave was dug and bricked under the direction of Mr Edwin Davies, of Llantwit Major, and Mr S. D. Evans, of Cowbridge, had the arrangements of the funeral.

BARRY DOCK. MR. WILLOWS, Surgeon Dentist, of 14, Queen- ^reefc, Cardiff, attends every Tuesday at Mr £ e8\ Chemist, Holton-road, Barry Dock. THE BIBLE CHRISTIAN TEA MEETING.—The tea meeting held at the Bible Christian School- room on Monday week last was not an entertain- ment for the Sunday School children, but a public Qne. The children's treat will be held on (Monday (text) Whit-Monday. .ANOTHER CRICKET CLUB.-The employees of Barry Graving Dock and Engineering Com- pany have formed a cricket club in connection ^itn the works. They will be pleased to arrange *0r matches with any local teams. All communi- cations should be addressed to Mr R. J. James, the hon. secretary. h ODDFELLowsmr.—A branch of the Monmouth- shire and South Wales Order of Oddfellows, already numbering 70 members, has been opened 5J1 the Victoria Coffee Tavern, Holton-road, Dock. Mr C. Watkins is the N.G., and ■^r W. Richley, 32, Richard-street, secretary. A special feature in connecsion with this Order is the fact that every member guarantees against of limb or eye by accident, and insures him- Self in the sum of £100. HARROW ESCAPE OF A BOY.—About noon on Saturday last a youth (residing at Merthyr-street, **arry Dock), but employed as builder's appren- tice in the erection of the new Mission Church in Holton-road, sustained an accident which might j*&ve proved serious. A carpenter was at work on building, when a hammer which he was using Incidentally slipped, falling on the young man's head, from the effects of which he was quite stunned for some time. Dr Edwards was soon on the spot, and attended to the injury, but the ^uth rallied, and was sent home. The Rector Cadoxton was close by at the time, and mani- fested sympathetic.concern for the injured youth. DEATH OF MRS HODGE.-We regret to an- nounce the death of Mrs Hodge, wife of Mr W. Hodge, insurance agent, 25, Burlington- street, Barry Dook. The painful event occurred Monday last at the comparatively early age of 7^ years. Mrs Hodge and family were held in tnuch respect by the public of the district, and as old tradesman of Cadoxton Mr Hodge is known throughout the district, and much jtympathy is felt for him in his trying bereave- ment. The funeral will take place to-day (Friday) Merthyr Dovan Cemetery, leaving the house *t 2.30. LILY OF THE VALLEY SECTION OF CADETS.—In J^gard to the formation of a drum and fife ~aud in connection with the above section of the f?ns of Temperance, the committee desire to hank the inhabitants of the Barry and Cadoxton Strict for their kind donations. The following ■?re the amounts collected :—Previously acknow- ledged, £ 7-J.5s 7d collected by the cadets, Rasters D. tougher, 5s 6d W. John, 5s 4d D. Jfaker, 2s 3d; G. Barker, Is 6d Mr and Mrs ^lUiams, £ 1; Mr F. Williams, 5s Mr and Mrs 3^van8, 5s Mr H. R. Morris, 2s 6d; A Friend, 2s j 5 Two Friends, 4s 6d; total, £ 10 9s 8d.— COOKE, Treasurer; J. RODLIFF, Secretary. e also desire to thank Mr A. Boland, of Pen- orth, for the kind gift of a magnificent 4-key'd F. trusting that some of our local gentlemen '"l follow his example.

EAST BARRY. S ANNIVERSARY SBRVICES.—The second anniver- li v?' services were held on Sunday last at the Eng- Congregational Chapel, East Barry, when the 0,eXW. T. Clarkson, B.A., London (the secretary h, the Church Aid Society), was the preacher, he services were well attended, and the offertory Runted to the handsome total of B78. ST. JOHN AMBULANCE ASSOCIATION. — The ^tificates to the seventeen successful students who aVe been trained by Dr Kelly, and who recently Passed the examination held in connection with above association, will be presented by Captain >*• Davies, dockmaster, probably at the Public 5*11, in the course of the coming week. Di- rtily wiii also be the recipient of a handsome ^ver-mounted malacca cane and cigar case, which th ke Presented, on behalf of the students, by Mr Cockram, boot manufacturer. toie-NI^*10 °N BARRY ISLAND. —A most enjoyable week. ^?Utsion to Barry Island took place last conneof J Party numbered about forty persons, loinm, with the Cathays Wesleyan Mutual Was r e?ent Society and Rambling Club, and Was I dav r oiaea over by the Rev K. JbJ. Morgan. J.™* f,f ^as all that could be desired, and the beauti- sands of Whitmore Bay, stretching far and v.. Were most attractive and inviting to the Yjsitors. The company was addressed by the Resident and others, and enjoyed themselves to full for some hours on the sands, while feature comforts from Mr Hullin's commodious rooms were not a-wanting, in the I J?**Pe of tea, coffee, and other refreshments, and to the enjoyment of the happy company. jja'0-G.T.—In connection with the Star of f rry" Lodge, a special meeting was held on ]VrA?fay evening last in the Welsh Calvinistic ^hodist Chapel, High-street, East Barry. The WPerance ^ission Band from Cardiff was pre- cha-' an<^ rendered a most able programme. The ailcjlr was occupied by Brother McEchran, D.C.T., foil an 0Peninsr hymn was sung by the Lodge, by by a solo, Who is on the Lord's side," r^ter Windsor address by the Chairman solo Q-0n' lister Elkington hymn by the Lodge; Sister McLeod address on good templary, hy Raper quartette and chorus, I will," listers McLeod and Powell, and Brothers Walton and Fellows recitation, Sister Litten the Lodge address, Brother Hyatt -0n' Jewell; solo, Sister Windsor; *J*fci°n, Sister E. McEchran and address, tr After a most hearty vote of ^el e the Cardiff friends had been passed, was giyen to all desirous of becoming t>Grs. C0IICIE-NCE AND ART COMMITTEE.—A meeting in theltoCti°n with the above committee was held at 0arc* Cadoxton-Barry, on Wednesday last, Mr J. Lowdon presiding. Mr D. I erts and Mr J. Davies (secretary) were also ^ftfent.—was resolved that the proposed cookery classes be commenced on the 9th ^>0 •> at Holton-rord School, the number of SW|8eS *0r wh0^e term being 22. Only 37 ho*. ents can be accepted, and the committee tyjjp that the artizan community of the district advantage of these classes. The nominal of 2s 6d will be asked for admission, and th/tltending students are requested to send in Cvlt applications at once. It was felt that as the li8i nty Council would bear the cost of the estab- di *ent of these classes, the inhabitants of the °S'e/lCt should appreciate the facilities thus: Jt was also resolved, according to in- (J0 ctions received from the Public Libraries J. ji^ittee, to appoint Captain Davies, Messrs W/V Hosgood, H. Inch, and W. J. Hendal as t»ers of the committee.—The Secretary an- l*6(Ced that the local prizes examination in con- Cou/011 with the classes would be held in the °f a week. Jiienfl'NlNG A HIGH"CLASS DAIRY.—An advertise- appearing on the first page of the present £ arry Dock Neivs announces the ^ir fact that Mr S. Cooksley, of Manor Farm Clifton, has secured suitable premises at. °foj3 '.High-street, East Barry,.for the purpose Ny 0ininS a high-class dairy for the regular sup- Mll Pwre milk, cream, butter, eggs, &c. This k^tri^^e only direct dairy supply in the whole by hig and we have no doubt Mr Cooksley will, ^ith enterprise, not only supply the local public a timely boon, but also take a step which nfecesHarily secure for him an extensive I e dif ,'3usiness. There will be two deliveries in ? Posif- ^ct daily, so that the proprietor will be in to guarantee that the milk, cream, but- eggs thus supplied will be quite fresh, direct from his own farms. It may be v the at Mr Cooksley has successful branches business in Bristol, Clifton, Bridg- M xy'p*ailand, and different parts of London, ^tou dare sure the public of the Barry and Cad- welcome the establishment of in their midst. The date the dairy will be announced in our 'Hillf6^ or ^°^0W'nS wee^- W"e may add .M iiival irom cows specially kept for nursery U8e» and supplied in sealed cans 6 ^60 uXtra c^arge- Messrs. Cooksley's farms under medical and sanitary inspection.

DINAS POWIS. THE LORD MAYOR'S BANQUET.—Mr D. T. Alexander, Bryneithen, Dinas Powis, was present at the Lord Mayor's banquet at the .Mansion House, London, last Saturday evening.

COGAN. IF You FEEL LISTLESS, tired out, without strength to do anything, and with little or no appetite, Gwilym Evans' Quinine Bitters will speedily banish that listlessness, restore the appetite, and give renewed strength and vigour to the whole body.—See advt. PRESENTATION.—On Thursday evening last a meeting of the committee and supporters of the Llandough and Cogan Horticultural Society was held in the boys' department of the Cogan Board School, for the purpose of presenting Mr R. A. Lewis, the headmaster, with a handsome polished mahogany pedestal writing-table as a token of the esteem and affection in which that gentleman is held by his co-workers in the society. At the request of Mr S. John, who occupied the chair, Mr W. L. Jones (president of the association) made the presentation. Mr Lewis, in responding, thanked tne donors, and looked upon the present not as a reward for services rendered, but as an expression of the kindly feeling which he knew to exist towards him.

PENARTH. MINISTERIAL.—The son of the Rev Dr Saunders is a Calvinistic Methodist minister in Penartb. MR ALEC WARE, son of the late Mr James Ware, J.P., has started a racing stud at Penarth. PIGEON FLYING.—The Cardiff and South Wales Homing Society flew their annual old bird sweep from Stafford on Tuesday week last. Two hundred and ten birds competed. The following were amongst the results :—Winners of 5s Pool- 2nd prize, J. P. Jones, Penarth, 801 velocity; Winners of 2s 6d Pool—1st prize, D. P. Jones, Penarth, 845; 2nd D. P. Jones, Penarth, 813; 4th F. James, Cogan Pill, 813.1. COLLISION.—Between four and five o'clock on Thursday morning the 26th ultimo, in foggy weather, the steamer F. T. Barry, of London, light, bound for Penarth, ran into the schooner Swan, of Jersey, inward bound, and laden with a cargo of potatoes. The schooner, when the accident occurred, was lying at anchor on the Car- diff Sands, and, as she was badly holed below water, sank. The crew, five in number, took to their boat, and subsequently landed at the pier- head. The F. T. Barry was uninjured, and docked the same tide at Penarth. Mr Lang, of Collingdon- road, raised the schooner during the day, and placed her in the Glamorganshire Canal to dis- charge cargo for further survey. THE TENNIS CLUB.—The members of the Pen- arth Club are among the favoured devotees of the sport of tennis. Many experienced players have expressed the opinion that this club has the most beautifully situated courts of any in the kingdom. Laid out on the hillside which slopes down to the beach a magnificent view of the channel is presented, and this, taken in conjunc- tion with the many picturesque villa residences on either side, presents a picture charming in the ex- tieme. The club has been in existence since 1885, when a suggestion having been made that a club should be formed, Mr W. G. Dalziel, who may be rightly termed its founder, headed the movement with his usual energy and spirit, and Lord Windsor (now the President of. the Club), who is the owner of the freehold, generously responded by sustain- ing the whole of the expenditure in the laying out of the courts, ten in number, including three of asphalte and seven of grass, and also in erecting the very handsome pavilion, the cost altogether amounting to upwards of £1,200. His lordship, it may be mentioned, is very much devoted to the game, and is a practised player of the old game of tennis, being the possessor of one of the very few existing courts at first introduced so far back as the thirteenth century. The holding of the national tournament will this year take place on the Penarth grounds, the meeting having been arranged to take place on the 4th, 6th, 7th, and 8th of June next. The Penarth Club plays very few matches, except with clubs outside the dis- trict, owing to the fact that many of its principal players are also members of other local clubs. The present hon. sec. of the club is Mr F. P. Adey, a gentleman well known in tennis circles, and who is also a prominent member of the Penarth Boating Club.

ST. NICHOLAS. LICENSING.—At St. Nicholas Petty Sessions on Wednesday last—before Mr Valentine Trayes, Mr Lemuel Roberts, landlord of the Old Post Inn, Bonvilstone, applied for an extension of an hour on the occosion of an eisteddfod to be held on Monday evening next (Whit-Monday) at Bonvil- stone. Mr Superintendent Wake, D.C.C., said there was no objection on the part of the police, and the application was granted.

COWBRIDGE. ALLEGED THEFT.—Joseph Lawrence, haulier, of 5, Egerton-street, Canton Addie Davies, painter, Cowbridge-road, Canton; and William Davies, plasterer, 52, Wellington-street, Canton, were arrested at Llandaff on Monday night last by Police-sergeant Charles Smith on a charge of, stealing three bridle bits, value 15s, the property ) of Thomas Thomas, landlord of the Bear Hotel, Cowbridge. Prisoners will be brought before the magistrates next Tuesday.