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IMPORTANT RATEPAYERS' MEETING…
IMPORTANT RATEPAYERS' MEETING AT DINAS POWIS. PROPOSED ADDITIONAL SCHOOL ACCOMMODATION. A VOLUNTARY RATE AGREED TO. On Monday evening last a meeting of rate- payers was held at the National School, Dinas Powis, for the purpose of considering the desira- bility of providing additional school accommoda- tion thereat and tha providing of the necessary money to accomplish the same. The chair was occupied by Mr J. Isaac (Elm Grove), and there were present-Rev Canon Edwards, M.A., Major- General Lee, J.P., Messrs D. T. Alexander, R. A. Sprent, J. B. Mockford, W. H. D. Caple, R. Harry, John Howells, Thomas Cram, E. England, Morgan Howells (Colebrook), W. Blake, W. Boucher, Henry Wrigbt, W. Morgan, J. Morgan, &c. The Chairman, in opening, said he would endeavour to do his best that evening to rule the meeting as well as he could. He did not antici- pate any tiouble, but thought the meeting would be an orderly and well-conducted one. (Hear, hear.) In attending they felt the importance of the occasion, because the circumstances calling them together was of great importance, in fact, of primary importance if they considered the education of the children. (Hear, hear.) Two very important items were mentioned in the notice convening the meeting, the providing of additional school accommodation and the pro- viding of necessary funds for the purpose. He should like to point out that the time had arrived when they should make extra provision for more children than the present school would at present accommodate, and, of course, the increasing of the accommodation would necessitate there being a considerable outlay, and they were to consider how to meet the increased expenditure. He did not think they could expect a school of the dimen- sions of the present one to be carried on and allow the expenses to fall upon a few persons as at present. The meeting would have a scheme propounded to them that evening, a scheme for contributing to the school from a wider area than at present. They would be told the extent of in- creased accommodation contemplated, and they would be asked to contribute in some way or other towards the expenses incurred in carrying out the necessary alterations. The meeting would hear something said upon the advantages of a voluntary school, and, probably, something for and against the establishment of a School Board. These would be questions for their con- sideration, and he hoped a free expression of opinion would be given. (Hear, hear.) If it was decided that the present system be adopted, and the ways and means for collecting a greater sum of money be decided upon, he could only hope that any promises made would be adhered to, and that they would consider it their duty to contri- bute money under voluntary conditions as under forced circumstances. He trusted they would act with the very best object in view, and in the very best of spirit, and work together in unity for the advancement of the children in that parish and the benefit of themselves. (Applause.) The speaker concluded by calling upon Mr D. T. Alexander to address the meeting. Mr Alexander, who was received with applause, said he had been delegated by his colleagues, the managers of the National School at Dinas Powis, to offer a few words of explanation in connection with their present position. It had been notified to them that the present school accommodation was insufficient to meet the requirements of the Elace, also that extra accommodation would ave to be provided. The present school accommodated 130 children, and accommodation was required for about twenty more children, and they would have to do some- thing to provide this requirement. (Hear, hear.) In a meeting which the committee had for taking into consideration the necessary steps for provid- ing increased accommodation, they had plans laid befoae them to give some idea as to the amount of money required, and it was found that the extra expenditure would be close upon JMOO. When the plans were put before the meeting he (Mr Alex- ander) had not forgotten the fact that at a meeting held at that school some time ago a gentleman from Barry said a school board ought to be formed in the parish. He (the speaker) was not desirous of forcing a school board, but he felt strongly that after what had been done by the managers of the school, and by some of the mem- bers of the committee especially, it was unfair they should be told by a stranger that the parish- ioners were not satisfied, but preferred to have a school board. He thought it was only fair they should give the parties who were advocates of a school board a chance to attend that meeting and uphold their views. But before that was done it was also found necessary that the committee of management should take into their confidence a Government inspector, and ask him his views iD the matter. The inspector said he could not offer any opposition, but thought it was a pity that after such admirable results had beenattained by a school of this kind itsbould be governed b) a school board. The inspector also said there would be a difficulty in connection with the Education De- partment, for it would have to be pointed out that the present school did not meet the require- ments of the parish, and before the consent of the Government could be obtained for the establish- ment of a school board, they would say that in the adjoining parishes were schools which were prac- tically half empty, and it was more than likely the Educational Board would order the children who could not find accommodation at Dinas Powis to attend these schools. The inspector recom- mended that addition be made to this school, which would not only meet the present day re- quirements, but also prove large enough for eight or ten years to come. Personally, the speaker said, he was taken aback at the opinions of the inspector, as he was very much in favour of a school board. He did not like to hear from people that they were not satisfied with what was being done but he was not going to set his face against them if they wanted an alteration. They wanted accommodation for about 200 children. To meet the accommodation wanted for the additional, say, 25 children they would have, in all probability, to find a sum of C400. Supposing that they wanted to take into consideration the necessity for pro- viding ample accommodation for the next ten years he was not quite sure that they would not be required to spend a larger sum of money. While discussing the extension, at the committee meeting referred to, another matter cropped up which, to him, strongly recommended itself, viz., that whilst they were considering school accom- modation he thought they should provide a public parish room—(hear, hear)—and he thought plans for this room could be included in the other matter, and the room could be built at a little extra ex- penditure. He thought, putting both items to- gether, the extra accommodation and parish room could be built for about 26eO. He wanted to point out what had been dona in connection with the present school. The heat and burden bad rested upon the shoulders of, practically, a few individuals, and he was boun to say that, al- though there had been a few persons helping, upon one gentleman the burden had greatly fallen, namely, Major General Lee—(applause)— and he could say that had it not been for the large measure of support given by that gentleman-a sum of between L70 or L80 per annum-it would have been impossible to have carried on the schools in the manner they have been. (Cheers.) The schools had cost annually on an average 2120, to which amount the ratepayers had not contributed one penny. He wanted to put this before them. Supposing there had been a school board they could not have put up the necessary buildings for less than 21,000, of course, with the fixings, furni- ture, &c. If the ratepayers had to pay for this it would cost them Is 8d in the JB. That was entirely and exclusively without considering expenses in connection with the management, which would cost about another 4d in the L, and yet the ratepayers had not for the last ten years contributed one sixpence to what would other- wise have co3t the parish £ 2,000 or £ 3,000. They wanted a further sum of P,400, and it was mani- festly unfair to think that a few individuals were to supply that sum when the ratepayers received the benefit. Let the ratepayers come forward and help, else he would not give another shilling toward the schools. The inspector, he had already referred to, said the present school could not be taken over by the public without the con- sent of the managing committee. Supposing that was so, the ratepayers would have to begin building schools, and if they got the consent of the Educational Authorities they could only build school accommodation to the extent at present needed. The amount of land required—about half an-acre—could not be secured under £200, and L750 for a building, which would cost altogether about 21,000, which meant Is 8din the E. The management, &c., would cost. over JB200, and taking all into consideration they bad a rate of 2s in the £ The time had come when the parishioners must help the movement, for the deficiency last year to be met by the management committee amounted to JB121. If they adopted the one side they would be paying a rate of about 3d in the 2, and on the other a compulsory rate of 2s in the L. He had taken his figures by assuming that the interest on money borrowed would be paid back at once. A voice: We don't pay it back like that. (Laughter.) Mr T. Cram I should like to ask Mr Alexander: Put what you want to ask down on paper, and I will answer you shortly. (Hear, hear.) Continuing, the speaker said if the ratepayers took up this view they ought to have representation on the management, com- mittee, but if the parishioners wanted to alter the position altogether he did not wish them to think for a moment the committee offered any objection. Mr Cram: You stated the management, salaries, &c., supposing a new school was built, would cost over JB200, in addition to the cost of the building. Mr Alexander: I bad the figures from Mr Mockford, and I cannot go further. Suppose you reduce it by 2100. Mr Cram I am satisfied. Mr Alexander: But I am not. Supposing (interruption) it does not cost more than £100 per annum, it simply reduces the rate from 2s to Is lOd in the L. (Hear, hear.) Mr Mockford I simply made a rough guess. You must have a certificated master and mistress, and the necessary staff, and that would amount to between P,100 and 2200. A small school costs more than a large one. Mr Cram Is there any other statement forth- coming ? Mr Alexander: I am prepared to move a resolu- tion, but thought the meeting would like time for consideration. Rev Canon Edwards said Mrs Jenner, of Wen- voe Castle, contributed P,10 10s, and the Barry Railway Company LIO, as long as the school was conducted under voluntary conditions. He hoped, too, to obtain a grant from the National Society. The Marquis of Bute had given £1,000 in the Bishop of Llandaff's Diocese, and he hoped also to get something from that fund. He had made application to the Barry Company for a con- tribution, and he expected a handsome grant from the Wenvoe Castle estate. (Applause.) General Lee said the position practically came to this, were they willing to give a small volun- tary rate, and let things go on as they were at present, or were they going to have a school board ? In no place was a school board rate much under 8d in the JB, and he thought it would be better to keep out of the heavy expenses of a school board for the next seven or eight years. (Cheers.) Two or three voices: Who will pay the deficiency if anyone will not pay voluntarily ? The Chairman: We hope in the event of a voluntary rate being agreed upon that the rate- payers will feel it their duty to pay just the same as if it was a compulsory rate. (Hear, hear.) Mr T. Cram I should like to hear Mr Alexander's resolution. Mr Alexander then moved- (1) That a voluntary rate be made; (2) that the present management committee be increased by the addition of extra ratepayers (3) that the extra mem- bers be elected by the parishioners themselves. Mr Cram said he did not object to the position taken up by the committee, and he was in thorough co-operation with them in certain parts. The committee had received monetary help from the ratepayers, for they had received money from public treasury to which the ratepayers con- tributed. (Hear, hear.) He was sure, and he hoped General Lee would not be offended, that had it not been for the valuable assistance from the him the matter brought forward that evening would have to have been discussed long ago. (Applause.) He was willing to accept the hand extended by the committee, provided they would give the ratepayers fair representation on that body, and he should like his fellow parishioners to be earnest in the matter, and elect upon the committee men whom they could trust to look after their interests and carry out their wishes. (Cheers.) Mr Alexander considered the committee which had so long supported the schools should have fair representation, and hoped they would put aside religious and political views, and do what was best for the community at large. (Hear, hear.) Mr John Howells, Dinas Powis, considered the committee consisted of Churchmen. Mr Alexander That is a mis-statement. There are two representing you on the committee. Mr Howells: Those two represent themselves, and not us. (Laughter and hear, hear.) Mr Alexander Mr Howells, if you bad been elected I suppose you would have represented both. (Laughter.) Mr Alexander then moved that a voluntary rate of 3d in the £ per annum be made for school purposes. Mr Edward John seconded, and the motion was carried unanimously. Mr Alexander proposed that the new manage- ment consist of twelve members. Mr J. Howells seconded. Mr Boucher moved, as an amendment, that the committee consist of nine, and Mr T. Cram, seconded, but the amendment was lost. Mr Alexander also moved that the new com- mittee consist of six members of the present com- mittee, to be elected by that committee and six to be elected by the ratepayers by ballot. This was seconded by Mr R. Harry. Mr Cram put forward, as an amendment, that five be elected by the committee and seven by the ratepayers. Mr Boucher seconded. Mr Alexander That is not fair. The com- mittee has had to keep you in schools- Mr Cram I appeal against Mr Alexander con- tinually insinuating to me about providing the schools. (Hear, hear.) Mr Alexander (warmly) I have a perfect right to address the meeting why this amendment should not be carried. It is unfair for the present committee not to have equal representation with the ratepayers. (Applause.) The Chairman Do you press the amendment, Mr Cram ? Mr Cram Most decidedly. On being put to the vote the amendment was lost by a large majority, and the resolution carried. The proceedings then closed with a vote of thanks to the Chairman, on the motion of General Lee, who said Mr Issac had piloted the meeting through very troubled waters. (Laughter and applause.)
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Amongst the large number of pupils of all ages who presented themselves at the free evening classes at Holton-road, Barry Dock, last Monday evening, was a little girl, just entering upon her first standard. She wanted to learn Welsh, shorthand, and music. —o— A social tea meeting was held last Tuesday evening at the Salvation Army War Office, Holton-road. —0— Facts continue to speak most favourably of the ad- vantages of judicious advertising. Last week an ad- vertisement appeared in the Barry Dock News to the effect that the late public reading-room in Holton- road was to be re-let as a dwelling-house, and Mr Simmonds, of Barry-road, Cadoxton, informs me that he does not know what to do with the large number of applications received.
CORRESPONDENCE.
CORRESPONDENCE. [The Editor desires to state that he does not necessarily endorse the opinions expressed by correspondents.] "Give me, above all other liberties, the liberty to know, to utter, and to argue freely, according to conscience. "-John Milton. MR. H. INCH, BARR^—Your valuable letter on "Barry Technical Classes" shall appear in our next issue with pleasure.-ED. B.D.N.
A PROPOSED DISFIGUREMENT AT…
A PROPOSED DISFIGUREMENT AT PENARTH. To the Editor of the" BARRY DOCK NEWS." SIR,-I, for one, think that the very best thanks of owners, ratepayers, and all lovers of pretty rusticity in Penarth, are due to Mr G. L. Morris, of Windsor-road, for the very able manner in which he exposed the whole matter of the pro- posed Windsor-road disfigurement before the Local Board members. It is the general opinion that all builders, architects, and estate agents should have abstained from voting on this particu- lar question.—I am, &c., OCCUPIER.
HARVEST SERVICES AND THE BARRY…
HARVEST SERVICES AND THE BARRY NURSING ASSOCIATION. To the Editor of the "BARRY DOCK NEWS." SIR,-Allow me, if not actually too late in the season, to make an appeal to the Christian public of the Barry district on behalf of the poor and hungry in our midst. Harvest thanksgiving services are held at most of the local places of worship, and the custom, happily, has become general to decorate the churches and chapels in a manner befitting the occasion. There being, therefore, a lot of fruit, vegetables, bread, &c., on hand after the services, may I suggest that they be handed over to the Nursing Association for distribution amongst the sick poor of the locality ? He that giveth to the poor lendeth to the Lord." We have a lot of sick poor with us just now, and in mercy let us, as Christian bodies, help to fill their hungry stomachs with produce of the field and garden which have been used as tokens of how good and bountiful the Lord is. The following is an extract from a letter which has just been received from Miss Evans, the lady superintendent of the Nursing Association, acknowledging the receipt of some hampers of produce which had been used for decoration pur- poses in connection with the Welsh Church har- vest festival last week :—"I cannot tell you with what joy we received your harvest offerings of fruit, bread, and vegetables nor how delighted some of our very poor people were to get them. Accept my heartiest thanks for them. They have made several poor homes very happy. With renewed thanks, &c." Miss Evans' letter ought to touch the hearts of many. With sincere acknowledgments for inserting this letter,—Dear Sir, yours faithfully, A FRIEND OF THE POOR
INFLUENZA.
INFLUENZA. To the Editor of the "BARRY DOCK NEWS." SIR,-I have been very ill with influenza, followed by congestion of the lungs. Three weeks ago my condition was critical, and when the danger passed I was very low and weak. About a fortnight ago the doctor said that I should take a good tonic. I suggested GWILYM EVANS' QUININE BITTERS. The very thing," he said, "take it three times a day." Since then I have taken it regularly, and feel wonderfully benefitted. It has restored strength to my limbs, and given tone to my whole system.—Yours sincerely, Berkely-road, Bristol. B. P. CHICK. See that the name Gwilym Evans" is on stamp, label, and bottle. There are numerous imitations.
ASSAULTING THE POLICE AT BARRY…
ASSAULTING THE POLICE AT BARRY DOCK. To the Editor of the "BARRY DOCK NEWS." DEAR SIR,-I hope I am not intruding on your valuable space, when I beg to say what I have seen of Walter Wells. When at work on the new dock entrance he conducted himself very well indeed, and I am sorry he has got into trouble. When he expressed sorrow for what he had done, I was surprised (according to your report) that the magistrates did not ask the question where was he supplied with this vile drink that made him mad arunk.-Yours truly, FAIRPLAY.
THE PROPOSED WORKING-MAN AND…
THE PROPOSED WORKING-MAN AND WELSH-SPEAKING MAGISTRATE. FOR BARRY. To the Editor of the BARRY DOCK NEWS." SIR,-I cannot help feeling both interested and amused in watching the struggles of the ambitious few on the above question. "The mountain is in labour," I admit, but what it will bring forth I am anxious to contemplate. About a dozen men, euphemistically styled trade unionists, meet in conclave, proclaim th, imaginary necessity for a labour magistrate, and, in an entirely irrespon- sible, unauthorised, and irregular way, proceed to the selection of three of their own number for the coveted post. And such a three J. H. Jose, for instance, a man who has been a member of the Trades' Council only a few months, and is utterly un- known in the labour world. Let me see how justice hangs upon his shoulders. Mr Harrison wrote to the Press on the general subject, making use of one organ only to ventilate his views. But what about Mr Jose ? He must use a double- barrelled weapon to repel Mr Harrison's single- handed attack. This, perhaps, by the wvy, but still it suggests to me the newest and most recent form of "Justice's Justice," according to the apocryphal gospel of Jose! Next, the modest Young Welshmen. We, the people of Barry half-a-dozen in number. They conceive a supposed grievance, and patriotically demand redress. Before the Lord Chancellor takes any steps in this matter, I would suggest that these hot-headed countrymen be subjected to a rudimentary examination in the three R's, and then, aye, alas! Magistrates, indeed the' honours which the hoary heads of our forefathers wore with such becoming grace and dignity, by the greed of ambitious seekers, is to be lowered to the scale of beggary. It is time to awake, for while the people slumber the machinations of place-hunters are wildly prevalent. W.
Family Notices
jUrtlus, ttntaqtg, anb tath!i. BIRTHS. EVANS. -Recently, at Wood-road, Pontypridd, the wife of Mr E. R. Evans, reporter, formerly of the Barry Dock News Offices, of a son. HOHFRAY.—On the 18th instant, at Penllyn Castle, Cowbridge, the wife of Mr Herbert R. Homfray, of a son. THOMAS.—On the 15th instant, at 7, Bellevue-terrace, Penarth, the wife of Mr Jones Thomas, of a son. MARRIAGES. ALLEN—WALE.—On the 18th instant, at Trinity Church, Chester, by the Rev Mr Marston, vicar of the parish, assisted by the Rev Canon Allen, rector of Barry, father of the bridegroon,, and the Rev F. How son, viqar of Christ Church, Chester, Edward Lancelot Baugh Allen, of H.B.M. Consular Ser- vice in China, to Blanche Isabella Adelaide Wale, youngest daughter of the late Charles Brent Wale, of Little Shelford, Cambs, and grand-daughter of the late Archbishop Whately. AUSTIN—BADGER.—On the 17th instant, at the Parish Church, Cadoxton-Barry, by the Rev E. Morris, rector, Mr William Charles Austin to Miss Sarah Jane, both of Cadoxton. HAYES—WABNE.—On the 7th instant, at the Parish Church, Cadoxton-Barry, by the Rev J. H. Evans, curate, Mr Edward Charles Hayes to Miss Annie Warne, both of Cadoxton. DEATHS. ROBINSON.-On the 16th instant, at Barry, Llewellyn, son of Mr Richard Syer Robinson, aged half-an- hour. WHITAKER.—On the 11th instant, at 7, Lee-street, Cadoxton-Barry, Henry James, son of Mr James Whitaker, aged four months.
MRS. GRUNDY'S JOTTINGS.
MRS. GRUNDY'S JOTTINGS. The truth of this is vouched for by "Snip," the O.B.'s pet snatcher. He was going up Main-street early one morning this week—having been out for a night's prowling-and passing two gentlemen in deep conversation he listened for a moment. They were talking about certain local dogs and their breed, and Snip at once became interested. That's a fine dog of Mr Ince's ?" observed one of the gentlemen to the other. Yes," was the reply, "but Mr Ince's dog is a bitch Snip managed to get away, but the two men are still there, starmg blankly at each other, —o— Taking care of No. 1." The passengers who left Cardiff for Barry by the nine o'clock train last Friday evening had to travel without tickets, for the booking clerk had gone to supper. —o— Who is the jealous young carpenter who knocked his fair one about somewhat shamefully last Sunday in Court-road, because she refused to go for a walk with him ? and after all his brutality began to show sympathy by crying. —o— If he is not careful I shall inform her big brother, who lives on the hill just near. —0— The morals of Cardigan are pure. There is no pawnshop in the whole county. -0- The ticket collectors at Barry Dock Station are looking up in the world. They have»just had a nicely appointed cabin erected for them. —o— A concert will be held for the benefit of the funds of St. Mary's Church, Barry Dock, on Wednesday even- ing, November 15th, for which an attractive pro- gramme is in course of preparation. —o— The work of demolishing the temporary Welsh Independent Chapel, Holton-road, Barry Dock, com- menced last Monday with a view to the erection of the new chapel on the same site. —o— A young woman in Barry Dock has lost one of her admirers. -0- For some time past she had been setting forth her charms (?) to him in a very prominent manner, but he didn't know what her object was for so doing, until one night last week, when it transpired that she wanted him to propose marriage to her. -0- I have known many younger men than you to get married," she encouragingly said. The young man is very sorry that his friendly admiration should be so misunderstood, but is convinced that in this case marriage would be a failure. -0- In aid of the funds of the Welsh Church Mission, Holton-road, Barry Dock, it has been arranged to hold a grand evening concert at the Barry Dock Public Hall on Wednesday, the 29th of November, for which occasion the services of several popular artistes have been secured. —o— Amongst those who took part in the lifeboat demon- stration at Cardiff last Saturday were Mr J. H. Wilson, M.P., the general secretary, and Mr J. Harrison, secretary of the Barry Branch of the Sea- men and Firemen's Union. —o— Mr T. G. Duncan, one of the secretaries of the same demonstration movement at Barry, and the brass band of the Victoria Lodge of R.A.O.B., Barry Dock, were also in attendance, the latter discoursing an ex- cellent selection of music. -0- The general district rate of the Barry and Cadoxton district for the coming half-year will be Is 6d in the 2. -0- Mr Arthur J. Williams is described in a summary character sketch of Welsh Parliamentarians as "A pure Gladstonian." —o— A welcome echo from the Cardiff Lifeboat Demon- stration. I have pleasure in culling the following tit- bit from the Daily Neivs report of last Saturday's grand procession at Cardiff. It will be read with particular interest at Barry and Penarth After them came the sailing boat Kit, of Penarth, looking very pretty, with imitation waves round it and fes- tooned with evergreens and flowers. The crew con- sisted of four young ladies in boating costume, and whose personal charms made their collecting boxes probably the best filled of any. These fair young sailors were Miss Edith Williams and Miss Florrie Williams, Tynewydd, Cadoxton, and Miss Edith Ashford and Miss Elsie Wadley, Penarth. They were offered by Mr A. Sheppard, who was in charge of the boat and of the collecting carriage which fol- lowed, the shelter of an awning, but this they heroically disdained, as also the waterproofs and other wraps that were offered them. No boat's crew ever showed greater firmness and devotion." Bravo bravo -0- My readers will have the pleasure of seeing the same young ladies in the procession at Barry to- morrow. —o— Mrs Sydenham Richards, of Cardiff, is included in the Strand Magazine's" October batch of "beauties." Mr Sydenham W. Richards is an architect of con- siderable reputation at Cardiff and Barry, and it is no wonder, with his refined professional taste, he succeeded in securing a beautiful wife. -0- A curious sight was witnessed in the neighbourhood of Barry Dock lately. I give it upon the authority of one of my nephews, who was an eye-witness of the scene. -0- Two men and a butcher went forth to slaughter, and whilst they were displaying the deadly weapons, be- fore commencing upon their blood-thirsty duties, my nephew, with a throbbing heart awaited the appear- ance of the unhappy victim of their gory propen- sities. —o— Whilst looking upon what in a few minutes would be a scene of bloodshed, he began thinking in what form would the poor victim appear—was it to be a cow, sheep, or a pig ? No, neither, but it came to view at last: Great Scott! what ?—a duck —o— 0 yes they managed between them to take the poor duck's life. -0- A grocer's assistant from Cadoxton is so particularly fond of apples that he disregards both the laws of his country and the dictates of his own conscience- if he has one-in order to satisfy his ravenous desire for the forhidden fruit. —o— It is said that stolen kisses are the sweetest," and I expect that "stolen apples are the nicest" but, young man, don't you think it is a shame that you should soil your hands in this manner on the Sabbath? -0- Learn to "Govern your desires," or ere long you may learn to your sorrow that your "Desires will govern you." -0- That young lady in the district who is so passion- ately fond of young men's pocket-handkerchiefs is going to try an experiment upon her last light-fingered treasure. -0- She intends placing it under her head in going to rest at night, hoping that in her dreams she may see the vision of her future husband. -0- If the experiment proves successful, it is rumoured that many other young ladies will follow in her foot- steps. -0- One of the most exciting-if not the most enjoyable —hunting expeditions that has occurred in Glamorgan- shire during this century was witnessed lately within a hundred miles of Barry. —o— Mr Edward Allen, of China, the eldest son of the Rev Canon Allen, M.A., R.D., the esteemed rector of Barry and Porthkerry, was married at Chester last Wednesday. —0— Mr A. J. Williams, M.P., has convened a private meeting of local Liberals to be held at Harry's Res- taurant, Barry Dock, this evening (Friday) for the re-organisation of the party in the district. The marriage of Mr A. J. Lusty, of London, to Miss Evans, daughter of Mr R. Evans, general manager of the Barry Company, will take place next Wednesday afternoon at the Welsh Baptist Chapel, Holton-road, Barry Dock. —o— Many of my readers (especially our Welsh friends) will be sorry to hear that the Rev John Evans ("Eglwysbach") has practically made up his mind not to appear on the platform again as lecturer. -0- Messrs T. G. Duncan and E. W. Waite, hon. secretaries of the Barry Lifeboat Saturday Demon- stration Committee, were members of the committee of the same movement at Cardiff. -0- Messrs Davies and Sherwood, of Holton-road, are "clearing out" their stock of good clothing this week. There will be no alteration in the Barry and Taff time tables next month. -0- The ladies of Penarth are following the example set by those of Barry in working hard for the interests of I the lifeboat, for they intend sending a crew of six ladies to man a boat and represent them in the pro- cession at Barry on Saturday. Will there be a prize for the best-looking crew ? If so the Barry ladies must look out, for the Penarth ladies will take some beating in good looks. —0— The friends of the Bible Christian Church, Barry Dock, will be interested to know that Mr J. Rickers, conductor of the Diamond-street Brass Band, Cardiff, has just been presented with a magnificent silver cruet stand as a token of regard and appreciation from the members. The presentation was made by Dr Keen on the occasion of the annual converzasione last week. This band has on more than one occasion played at gatherings held at Bible Christian Chapel, Barry Dock. -0- The Rev J. W. Matthews, of Cadoxton, our future Welsh magistrate, has a rather spicy story to tell of the Rev Thomas Evans, of London, the incident being tinctured with horse radish sauce. -0- Certain young officials on the Barry Railway are fond of pleasantly whiling away their leisure at chess- playing. —o Dr Neale is very fond of "Mona." —o— The costs devolving upon the Barry and Cadoxton Local Board in connection with the parliamentary bill for the purchase of the gas and water undertak- ings of the district amount to the modest sum of 23,000 The original estimate was scarcely a fourth that amount. The poor ratepayers again. -0- There are many things which Miss Leicester, the popular hostess of the Ship Hotel, Barry, may well be proud of. I will not enumerate, but simply refer to the latest. -0- This good lady has, in her garden, a pumpkin-not a bumkin as someone has vulgarly described it- measuring over two feet in circumference, and weigh- ing upwards of sixty pounds. —o— There is a joke, however, in connection with this pumkin. It grew in a cucumber bed from a stray seed which got somewhat confused at the chemist's. —o— I also hear that Miss Leicester has a fine lot of green peas and strawberries growing in the same garden. —o— Ducks and green geese to follow! —o— The streets of Barry were flooded by the exception- ally heavy rains last Tuesday night. —o— The schools in the Barry district are passing a highly creditable examination at the hands of the Government Inspectors this year. -0- There was a lively scene in Main-street, Cadoxton, one day this week, in which a clothier, navvy, and butcher took prominent part. -0- A flower pot formerly belonging to the ex-Queen of Spain was amongst the decorations at St. Mary's Church, Holton-road, Bany Dock, on the occasion of the Welsh harvest festival last week. -0- The flower pot, which was a handsome one, was kindly lent by Mrs Curran, of Barry Dock. -0- Who has not heard of that dear little mouse which made the Bastille, in Paris, its home ? -0- There is another equally courageous little mousy which has converted the Central Police Station at Barry Dock into its place of abode, and the way some of the constables teasw the tiny animal with dainty bits of black pudding, and tickle it with the the blunt ends of Walking sticks and brush handles, is dainty bits of black pudding, and tickle it with the the blunt ends of walking sticks and brush handles, is indeed, an object lesson. —o— Things medically are brightening. A Barry doctor gave birth" (professsonaUy, of course) to twins on two occasions this week. —o— They say some queer things down West sometimes, notably so if an attempt is made to speak the lan- guage of the Saxon. About Cardigan way the term for "left-off work" is not "ewpla," as the Welsh of Morganwg put it, but codi cefn." -0- A native, well-known for his knowledge of the foreign tongue," having one day a few of the gentle sex working in his garden, was heard to say, with his accustomed airs of intelligence and refinement, and much to the merriment of the bystanders-" Six o'clock, my dears; rise your backs And they did most severely. -0-- I regret to hear that Mr R. G. Morris, late head- master of Cadoxton Grammar School, intends shortly to leave the district. -0- The Rev Canon Thompson, M.A., vicar of St. John's, Cardiff, paid a visit to Barry last Wednesday week. We have no Sunday museums to open. Mr A. J. Williams, M.P., visited the Barry district last Friday, and the hon. gentleman was greatly interested by a visit of inspection to Holton-road Board School, where he was accompanied by Dr Lloyd Edwards. ¡. -0- To celebrate their "double-first" success in the annual and drawing examinations last Friday the boys at Holton-road School were given a holiday. And they did enjoy it. —o— As announced in my columns lasc week, Acting- sergeant Stephen Davies has left Barry Dock to take up his new duties at Bridgend, his successor at Barry Dock being P.C. Ebenezer Rees, of Penarth—the popular "Elizabeth." —O— The programme of the grand lifeboat procession to be held at Barry to-morrow (Saturday) afternoon con- tains no less than close upon seventy items of a most attractive character. -0-- FROM CORRESPONDENTS. DEAR AUNTIE,—A pun. Why was the foot of a certain poster circulated in the Barry district last week printed in green ? Give it up ? 'Cause it is the colour of envy. Ha ha One for me. -TOOTSIE. -0- JOTTINGS FROM FONMON. There is a young man in the neighbourhood of Fon- mon who sadly bewails the niggardly manner in which witnesses at coroner's inquests are paid. Having found a body in an untenanted building some time ago he informed the local police of the affair, and afterwards walked all the way to Barry for the same purpose. Having given evidence at the inquest a day or two afterwards he received the modest sum of one shilling for his trouble. -0- Sometime afterwards he found a tuft of human hair in Porthkerry Park, and being pursuaded by a friend that he could sell it to advantage, be paid a shilling to go to Cardiff to effect this object, but at Cardiff he was informed that the hair was of no use whatever, and he returned home a sadder but wiser man. —o— He now declares he will have no more to do with anything in the form of human tragedies-real or imaginary. -0- JOTTINGS FROM DINAS POWIS. Police-constable Herbert Evans has been trans- ferred from Dinas Powis to Pontypridd, his place at Dinas Powis being taken by P.C. Charles Boulton, of Sully. -0- JOTTINGS FROM WENVOE. The Rev G. H. Jenner, rector of Wenvoe, declared at the Wenvoe Ploughing Match dinner last Wednes- day evening that he was a sound Radical and true Gladstonian. —o— JOTTINGS FROM PENARTH. The tableaux of "Grace Darling and her Father" was an object of great curiosity at the lifeboat demonstration at Cardiff last Saturday, and the idea was very well carried out, though the boisterous sea was somewhat difficult of accomplishment. Mr H. C. Vivian was the "father," and Miss Kate Pergin, Penarth, Grace Darling." A little confusion of ideas, (begot of the somewhat uncommon name of the famous daughter of the lighthouse-keeper, 'seemed to prevail in the minds of the public with regard to this item. This was evidenced by the overhearing as the tableaux passed of such observations as, "And she certainly is a graceful darling "—a sentiment that seemed to be shared by not a few. —o— A sister to the Bishop of Swansea lives at Penarth, and is a member of the Baptist persuasion. -0- A Salop-street, Penarth, lady wants to know if we are clever enough to explain what tbexhairman of the Penarth Local Board meant when he said, It is quite incumbent for anyone to move an amendment." The chairman, dear lady, is a rhymer without reason. Weetern MaiL JOTTINGS FROM ST. ANDREW'S. The Church bells chimed merrily last Wednesday night. -0- NOTES BY THE REV. JOHN EVANS (" EGLWYSBACH ") AT BARRY. Of the four Welsh denominations, observed "Eglwysbach at Barry last week, the first to open a college for their students were the Baptists-at Fotti- ypool. This name, he added, sound very watery —o— The first Welsh gymanfa ever held was in the year 1650, at Llanilltyd, by the Baptists. —o— The Welsh Independents of Wales number about one-sixth of the whole population of the twelve counties. —o— "Eglwysbach" says that the Corph has the best deacons of any sect in the Kingdom. —o— The Wesleyan denomination is, the same renowned rev. gentleman says, the largest Protestant body in the world. —0— The Calvinistic Methodist is the most purely Welsh in its origin of the denominations in Wales, but it has got considerably anglicised of late years. —o— Mr Foulkes, the step-father of Miss Jones, who be- came the wife of the great Rev Thomas Charles, of Bala, and mother of Dr Lewis Edwards, the father of the Principal T. C. Edwards, was converted through the instrumentality of the Rev John Wesley, as he was one day travelling near Wrexham. According to Eglwysbach the founder of Wesleyanism is, there- fore, father-in-law to the present head of Bala C.M. College.
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