Barry Dock News

.>J8;Ø 4.. V f' CORRESPONDENCE. [The Editor desires to state that he does not necessarily endorse the opinion expressed by correspondents ] "••Give me, above all other liberties, the liberty to know, to utter, and to arerue freely, according to conscience."—John Milton.

THE SALE OF COKE. To the Editor of the BARRY DOCK NEWS." DEAR SlU,—A letter appeared in the columns of your valuable paper some time ago in reference to the way coke was sold in the streets, viz., cwts. in unlabelled bags and I find that now it is being sold by the bag." The object of this letter is, if possible, to find out if it is legal to sell coke by the bag, as it is no measure or weight. Also, who is to be held responsible if I pay for five cwt. of coke, brought straight from the coke yard, and I find it is not full weight.-Thanking you in anticipation of insertion, I beg to remain, ONE WHO THINKS HE HAS BEEN BAGGED."

BARRY DISTRICT NURSING ASSOCIATION. To the Editor of the" BARRY DOCK NEWS." DEAR SIR,—Would you kindly allow me to acknowledge through your columns the following receipts from societies and working-men since 13th November last, and so greatly oblige, — Yours faithfully, H. H. LEE, Hon. Treasurer. £ s. d. Dec. 2, 1901-Friendly Society of Operative Masons, per Mr C. Dyke 2 2 0 „ Messrs Meggitt and Jones' Em- ployees, per Mr D. F. Howe 0 17 2 Dec. 3, 1901-Surveyor's Department, B.U.D.C. n. n. n. 0 19 8 -Dec. 9, 1901-R.A..O.B. Institute, per Mr J. Harrison 5 0 0 Dec, 21, 1901—Offertory St. Paul's Church, Barry, per Mr T. Robinson 1 7 2 Dec. 30, 1901—Employees Barry Graving Dock 15 6 7 Dec. 31,1901—Employees Gas and Water Department, B.U.D.C per Mr C. B. Brown 4 1 3 Barry Central Marine Works Employees 1 11 7 Employees, Messrs John Shearman and Co. 17 0 0 Offertory, Barry Wesleyan Chapel, per Rev W. D. Pellatt 2 6 5 Total A50 11 10

BARRY DISTRICT COUNCIL CLOTHING CONTRACT. To the Editor of the "BARKY DOCK NEWS." SIB,—Will you kindly permit me space in your valuable paper to call attention to the District Council clothing contract. I have been requested by parties on both the employers and the employees' side to write to you on this question, and I hope the Council and all whom-it may con- cern will take it in the right spirit. The facts of the matter are these :—Is not this clothing contract advertisement'more or less a farce from beginning to end ? Does this contract go to the people whom it is intended for ? The clause, I believe, ia worded thus—" All garments must be made in the district." Why not be more definite, and state that they must be made on the premises ? The Council are not aware what a broad field these words in the district" covers. The Society of Tailors tolerate very reluctantly out-working, but only when there is not sufficient aitting-room for all their workmen, inasmuch as the Factory Act falls short of this, and does not "compel employers to build or find workshops large enough for the whole of their employees. Again, what we cannot pass without notice is that the men who endeavour to carry on a legiti- mate tailoring business on bespoke lines only are continually ignored. These men do not carry on a. bogus tailoring business. No, they depend solely on the bespoke part of the business only, and generally employ from four to ten workmen, and what I maintain is that these master tailors are far more capable of successfully carrying out clothing contracts, as it is more consistent with their line of business. I had the satisfaction of viewing one of the tenders sent in by a bona fide master tailor in this district, as I was consulted on the matter, being an official of the Tailors' Society, and to my know- ledge the margin of profit was so small that I was convinced that gentleman tendered for the contract entirely as a matter, not of gain, but of courtesey to his employees as well. Now, with due respect to the Finance Committee of the Council, who have the examining of the samples and tenders sent in, why not follow the example of the Cardiff Corporation ? Did not they call in a qualified man in the clothing line, and adopted his competent judgment of the samples of the police clothing contract ? There are employers and employees—ratepayers in this district-who would Jike to see a little more justice meted out to them in this respect. Further, what do we find in regard to this year's contract ? Two thirds of the work has gone to ready-made establishments, and only one third to a practical master-tailor of the district; conse- quently, what do we witness ? Not one of those two establishments come within the scope of Trades Unionism therefore it follows that their rate of wages is not in any way recognised. A resolution was passed by the District Council agreeing to adopt the tailors' log of the district. Have they done so? They have not up to the present applied to me for that log. I have written the foregoing as a matter of kindly sug- gestion to our Council, and also to endeavour to express the sentiments of several employers in this district, and to see justice meted out to my fellow-workmen in this distriet.-I am, sir, yours, on behalf of the Amalgamated Society of Tailors of Barry Docks, R. J. CHASE, Secretary.

SMALL POX HOSPITAL AT BARRY. To the Editor of the BARRY DOCK NBWB," DEAR SIB,—I notice that our District Council has determined to erect a Temporary Small Pox Hospital. Some time ago the town, by an over- whelming majority, showed its approval of a temporary building in preference to a permanent one, There is, we are told, to be a great out- break of small pox all over the country. In view of these facts will you kindly give your readers the comparative cost of the alternative schemes. I am informed that a permanent building would have quarter of the coat paid by the county, together with half its %intenance charges as far as establishment, ■ndso that the payment would be spread over 30 years as compared with two or three years during which a temporary building would have to be paid for. The town is in a very depressed state, and I would like to know which of the two plans would be the cheaper for the town, i.e., for the present rate- payers to pay the whole cost of a temporary hospital, or, on the other hand, 'for the present and future generations to pay three-fourths of the ,cost of a permanent building ?-I am, yours truly, IMPARTIAL.

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w. iJIII!i:'I CONSERVATISM AT BARRY DOCKS. PRESENTATION TO MR. G. WAREHAM. A most successful tripe supper was held on Saturday evening last at the Barry and Cadoxton Conservative Club and Institute, Station-street, Barry Docks, when the chair was occupied by Mr W. Fowler (vice-president), who was supported by Mr J. A. Lovat-Fraser, Mr D. Housden, Mr W. Minnis, Mr H. Chaise, Mr A. Lewis, Mr E. Jenkins, Mr J. Dainton, &c. The supper was followed by the weekly smoking concert, and during the enjoyable proceedings Mr W. Minnis, on behalf of the Tontine Club, presented Mr George Wareham, the treasurer, with a valuable gold diamond scarf pin for his valuable services to the club. In acknowledging the presentation, Mr Wareham said the club last year, after paying out one death claim and about A50 in sick benefit, divided 14s to each of its members, and this year the membership had doubled itself. (Cheers.)—Mr E. Jenkins also presented to the club, on behalf of the Baseball Club, a framed photo of the team.-The musical programme was taken part in by Messrs J. Dainton, W. Lloyd, S. Dyer, J. Williams, P. Dear, B. Ripon, T. Howells, T. Keegan. T. Jones, J. Morris, T. Scott, G. Morgan, J. Saunders, and J. Whittle. Mr E. Ryan presided at the piano.

BARRY SHOP ASSISTANTS' UNION. MOVEMENT FOR SEVEN O'CLOCK CLOSING. Mr A. S. Snelling presided at the monthly meet- ing of the Barry Branch of the Shop Assistants' Union, held on Tuesday evening last, when the head office report showed that the membership of the Union had been increased by 647 during December.-The branch decided not to a-Pin affiliate] with the Barry Trades and Labour Council.—The date of the annual meeting was fixed for Monday, February 3rd. — Arrangements were made for forming a ping-pong club amongst the assistants of the district.—The meeting decided to again press forward the early closing movement in the town, and to petition the shop- keeper in favour of seven'o'clock closing.

THE VOLUNTARY HOSPITAL, BARRY DOCKS. Two fresh patients have been admitted, three sent out convalescent, and one died since our last issue. Twelve are now in. Gifts of money, old linen, flowers, and fruit would be greatly appreciated. A penny raffle to help to pay the end of the year bills will be held on Monday, 27th instant. Prizes —Half-ton of coal, sack of potatoes, leg of mutton, pair of rabbits, pair of chickens, side of bacon, a rich cake, pair of vases, pair of sheets, and box of tea. Winning numbers will be published in the Barry Bock Aeios. SALE DURING JANUARY. The shop, No. 147, Holton-road, Barry Docks, nearly opposite the Barry Dock News Offices, has been kindly lent by Mr Howell, ironmonger, during January to the Voluntary Hospital, to sell off the things left from the recen", bazaar in Cardiff and second-hand things sent for a jumble sale, &c. The shop will be open on Saturday next, and until further notice, from 4 until 8 p.m. daily, when rare bargains will be offered at ridiculously low prices. Gifts for the shop of aew and second-hand goods will be much appreciated. A GENEROUS AND SEASONABLE PRESENT. Messrs D. L. Evana and Company, drapers, Holton-road, Barry Docks, have very generously offered a pair of blankets, value 21s, or 218 worth of drapery, to be raffled for in aid of the funds of the Voluntary Hospital. The blankets are on view at Messrs D. L. Evans and Company's, 104 and 106, Holton-road. Tickets, 3d each, are now available.

2,000 BRITISHERS KILLED. THE RAVAGES OF RHEUMATISM REVEALED. Over 2,000 people die of rheumatism in this country every year, tons of thousands are more or less disabled by it and in many cases it leads to heart disease and other grave and complicated ailments. Thus Dr Percy Wilde, in writing a few years ago, was juatified in asserting that rheu- matism caused more pain and crippled more people in the British Isles than any other disorder. Long have the causes and treatment of rheu- matism baffled medical men. The ancients thought the disease to be the work of demon spirits dwelling inside our bodies. Amongst the many opinions of to-day, the one held by the great majority of scientists attributes the pain of rheumatism to an excess of acid in the blood. While many doctors have been groping about in the dark, Dr Slater, an eminent English physician, has produced a medicine which, by virtue on its direct and unfailing action on the blood, can be recommended as a most successful cure. Dr Slater's Blood-making Tablets, as they are called, so dispel all acid and other impurities from the blood, and so enrich "the existing fluid that they have been found invaluable in the most advanced cases. Every tablet taken means the introduction into the body and so much pure warm blood, which, continuing to course through the arteries and veins even after the rheumatism has vanished, so tones up the nervous and general system that a second attack will hardly occur. By reason of its unexampled virtues as a blood tonic and blood purifier, Dr Slater's Tablets are also a certain remedy for gout, lumbago, sciatica, neuralgia, ensemia, and all ladies ailments while they early decline, wasting and consumption in its early states. Obtainable of all chemists at 2/9 per box, or large size containing five times the quantity at the cost of four, namely, 11/ also for same prices direct from the sole proprietors, the Slater Medicine Company, of Greek-street laboratories, Leeds, See the full name — five words on each box, and avoid cheap substitutes, which will not fail to cure, but may do you serious harm.

-L- LIST OF NEW INVENTIONS. Specially compiled for the Barry Dock New. by Mr George Barker, F.C.I.P.A., Patent Agent and ConsultingEngineer,77,Colmore-row,Birmingham, from whom all further information may be obtained regarding the patenting of inventions, and the registration of designs and trade marks in England and abroad. APPLICATIONS OF GENERAL INTEREST. An improvement relating to the manufacture of trousers.—J. M. Glad well, Bristol. A cone vice for use in cycle building and for general fitting.-E. J. Harris, Bristol. A preparating for filling soles of boots and shoes. —S. W. Tomkins, Bristol. Electric switches.-A motor starting switch is arranged so that it is put on slowly but can be opened quickly. A disc loosely mounted on the spindle .carries the switch contact and also a pawl normally engaging with a ratchet ring secured to a worm wheel which runs on the periphery of the disc, and can be slowly rotated by the worm. To return the switch quickly an arm is keyed to the spindle which can be turned by the handle. The arm is adapted to disengage the pawl from the ratchet ring and then striking against a stop on the disc rotates it at any desired speed,-By J. Lenderyou and E. F. Smart, Newport.

MRS. GRUNDY'S JOTTINGS. The memorial which has been presented by the Barry Railway Company against the Rhymney Railway Bill complaining of non-compliance by that company with theTStanding Orders of Parlia- ment is a document which indicates opposition to this Bill at every possible stage. Barry still to the fore. The case heard at Barry Police Court last Monday, under the provisions of the Child Messenger Act, was the first prosecution of the kind heard in the County of Glamorgan. •ft- The Barry Dock Police have commenced military drill, their instructor being Constable Hamlett. A Junior Conservative Association has been formed at Penarth. Work has been commenced in connection with the structural re-arrangement of Cadoxton Rail- way Station. ♦ The name of Mr T. P. Thomas ia mentioned as probable candidate for a seat on the Barry District Council for the West Ward at the next election in April. The traffic returns on the Barry Railway, including the Vale of Glamorgan Railway, last week amounted to £ 11,617, a decrease, compared with the corresponding period of last year, of J6290 aggregate decrease, £ 874. ♦ The musical arrangements in connection with the conversazione held last week, under the auspices of the Barry Nursing Association, were of a very successful character, and were carried out without a hitch by Mr W. T. Samuel, the highly gifted music teacher of the Barry School Board. The rumour that a man named Meredith, or Prince, residing in the Barry district, and late of Pontlottyn, has inherited a substantial fortuue by the death of a relative, is, I hear, without foundation. Neither is it correct that the man is a hero, returned wounded from the Front. The first annual meeting of the Barry Rifle Club will be held next Wednesday evening at the Barry Hotel, when General Lee will preside. His many old friends at Barry, and Trade Unionists and Socialists in particular, will be glad to understand that Mr John Spargo, formerly of Barry, but now of New York, U.S.A., is rapidly making for himself a name in the new world. He has just been on a visit to Canada, and has addressed a series of Socialist meetings at Ontario, Toronto, and other of the chief cities of the Dominion, where he was received in each instance with great enthusiasm, and the Press speak highly of his rare ability as an orator. Ping-pong is one of the many sources of recrea- tion provided for the sailors at the Barry Priory, O.S.P. ¥ ♦ Aberaman and Ebbw Vale will re-play the tie for the second round of the South Wales and Monmouthshire Senior Cup at theButtrills Ground, Barry, next Saturday afternoon.

FORTHCOMING AMATEUR THEATRICALS AT CADOXTON THEATRE. On Wednesday and Thursday next, the 22nd and 23rd instant, an Amateur Theatrical Performance of an entirely new Operetta, entitled, The Goose Girl," by Alfred Scott-Gatty, will take place at the Theatre Royal, Cadoxton, the proceeds of which will be devoted to St. Mary's Church, Barry Docks. The management have spared no pains to make the performance a success in every respect, and it is hoped that their efforts will be recognised and supported by a full house on each night. The play is quite new, and is based on an old German legend (of the well-known version by Grimm). It describes how the heroine, Lady Di, is made the victim of a spiteful witch's jealousy, and turned by her into a waiting-maid; how King Pepin, who is engaged to Lady Di, marries the witch, who impersonates Lady Di and persuades the King to banish the poor heroine as a Goose Girl; how Curdken, the merry yet tender-hearted court jester, discovers the plot and exposes it to the King how the fairy, Goodness, lends her aid in the course of justice and the punishment of crime how the learned Judge upholds the majesty of the law in the face of many difficulties and attacks how the witch is at last brought to her knees, and virtue triumphs. Doors open at 7 p.m. each night, performance commences at 7.30. Refreshments will be on sale. A ladies' cloak-room may be used. The dances are being managed under the supervision of Miss Fleming and Miss E. V. Llewellyn; the choruses and ballads under Mr W. T. Llewellyn; and the stage-management by Mr Charles Hearder. The costumes are being arranged by Mrs Wilde, Mrs Jenkins, Mrs Bray, Mrs Cross, Mrs Cooper, Mrs Thomas, Mrs Penny, Mrs Davies, Mrs Hobbs, Mrs Howells, and others. The caste will include eight principals, and between 30 and 40 supers. Wishing to place the entertainment within the reach of everyone, the promoters have decided to adopt the following prices of admission :—Boxes (two), 15s reserved seats, 2s 6d front pit, Is 6d pit (second), 9d grand circle, Is gallery, 6d. Tickets may be obtained, and a plan of the reserved seats seen, at No. 184, Holton-road, Barry Docks

BARRY MEDICAL SOCIETY'S DINNER. The Barry Medical Society held their annual dinner on Wednesday evening last at the Royal Hotel, Cadoxton, when a numerous company of medical and other gentlemen was presided over by Dr P. J. O'Donnell, the president for the year. The proceedings were of a successful and enjoy- able character.

LECKWITH. WE HAVE NO SYMPATHY with those people who always complain of being ill and miserable and out of sorts, when a course of some good tonic like Gwilym Evans' Bitters would soon set them right. —See advt. THE AKNUAL TEA AND DISTRIBUTION OF PHIZES in connection with Leckwith Church Sunday School took place on Thursday eveuing, the 9th instant, when the children were enter- tained to tea, after which the Rector (Rev E. E. Williams, M.A.) distributed the prizes, addressing encouraging words to the recipients. Mr Harry Cosslett took prize in the Bible class, and Miss Ethel Davies first prize in the second class. The mothers of the children were also entertained to tea, after which Mr Percy Thomas, Penarth, gave a magic lantern entertainment, which was greatly enjoyed. At the close the children were presented with oranees, nuts, sweets, &c, and a hearty vote of thanks was given to the Rector, also Mr P. Thomas, Mr D. Cosslett, Mr W. R. Shirley, and the parishioners who generously contributed to- wards defraying the cost of the treat and prizes.

FUNERAL OF MRS. AARON DAVIES, BARRY DOCKS. The funeral of Mrs Mary Davies, wife of the Rev Aaron Davies, D.D., Welsh Calvinistic Methodist minister, Court-road, Barry Docks, whose death occurred on the previous Thursday at the advanced age of 78 years, took place on Monday last. The funeral, which was largely attended, left home in the morning, shortly after nine o'clock, for Risca, Mon., and after a service had been held at Zoar Chapel, the interment took place at Risca Parish Church burial ground, in the presence of a large concourse of relatives and friends, including numerous ministers of the con- nexion and the deacons of Zion Chapel, Cadoxton- Barry, of which church Mrs Davies was a member at the time of her death. The deceased lady was highly esteemed. The undertaking arrangements were efficiently carried out by Messrs John Jones and Son, Barry Docks.

RHONDDA COLLIER'S FAMILY TROUBLES. REMARKABLE STORY AT TREALAW. Those of the forty thousand miners of the Rhondda Valley who are weekly on the lookout for a fresh sensation to gratify their love of the novel and the remarkable have had their curiosity more than ever aroused by the story which comes to hand from Trealaw. It was the case of a baby boy who, it had been arranged, should be buried with its mother, but subsequently the funeral arrangements were can- celled altogether, as the unexpected happened in hie case in a decidedly sensational manner. A reporter of the Glamorgan Times, with a view of getting at the exact facts, made full inquiries, and learnt that the party who was most interested was Mr David Hunt, a collier, residing at 168, Brithweunydd-road, Trealaw. Yes," said the father to the reporter, I will tell you all about it," and he seemed more than pleased with the turn things had taken. This is the boy." he added, as a bonny and robust-looking little fellow clung to bis knee. and you can see that he is all right now." MB. HUNT'S SON (From photograph by Forrest cf Sons, Pontypridd). Then, going into details, Mr Hunt said At the time when I buried my wife I really thought we would have buried the child also. He was subject to fits, and, in fact, had been very sickly and weak from his birth. The doctors tried all sorts of things, but he was getting weaker and weaker, and when his mother died we gave him up as well. To tell you the truth," he added, we had given up hope to that extent that we kept his mother's body in the house a. day longer than we originally intended to, so that they might be buried together, But he still lingered, and every fit he had we thought would be his last. The doctors gave us no hope, and I thought to myself I would have another trial. Dr Williams' pink pills for pale people had cured my little girl once, so I determined to try them for the boy. Why, the first box eased him. But that did not cure the fits ? I don't say that, but the fits were not so bad— youltnow what I mean-not so strong, and he was not having them two or three times a day, as he used to. They were gradually wearing out the little strength he had, and it seemed that the end might come at any time. But the pills not only made the fits less severe, they strengthened him, and enabled him to fight them better. I could see his little face was brighter after the second box, and he was gaining flesh. I gave him three boxes altogether, and here he is now, so you can judge for yourself," somewhat proudly added the father. Do you know of anyone else who has been cured by Dr Williams' pink pills for'pale people 1" asked the scribe. Oh, yes," answered Mr Hunt. I have myself been laid up for thirteen weeks—something on the brain, said the doctor; but after taking three boxes of Dr Williams' pink pills for pale people I felt all right. I take some now occasionally when I don't feel up to much. I can tell you this," concluded the father," everyone who saw the boy when he was ill is simply astonished."

BARRY DISTRICT FINANCES. A BIG TEMPORARY LOAN FROM THE BANK. A special meeting of the Finance Committee of the Barry District Council was held on Friday evening last at the Clerk's Office, Barry Docks, the members present being Mr E. B. Smith Jones (chairman), Mr A. T. White, and Mr J. Jones, when the committee considered the question of securing a temporary loan of about :£18,000 to carry the Council over the financial year, and the committee decided to recommond the Council to accept the offer of the treasurer, the amount to be advanced at 31 per cent. per annum.

"BUILD A NEW WORKHOUSE FOR BARRY." On Saturday last, at a meeting of the Cardiff Union Board of Guardians, Mr O. H. Jones, J.P. presiding, it was stated by Mr F. J. Beavan tha, the number of inmates of the Workhouse hat reached 900. There was great pressure, and hd hoped the board would afford further accommodae tion in connection with the Ely Schools or in some- other way.—Mr William Thomas (Barry): Build a new Workhouse at Barry.—Mr Beavan Barry, again.

BARRY DOCK TIDE TABLE. The following is the Tide Table f*r Barry Deck for tiMt week commencing to-morrow (Saturday) Day. Mor Aft. h. in. h. in. h. m. ft in. Saturday, 18 0. 7 30. 0 0.34 29.10 Sunday, 19 1.11 28. 7 1.51 29. 3 Monday, 20 2.35 29. 2 3.18 30.10 Tuesday, 21 4. 0 31. 6 4.39 33. 3 WEDNESDAY,22 5.14 34. 2 5.46 35. 8 Thursday, 23 6.15 36. 7 6.42 37. 8 Friday, 24 7. 7 38. 4 7,31 38. 9

WENVOE. RENT AUDIT.—The half-yearly rent audit of the Wenvoe Castle estate was held on Monday last at the Wenvoe Arms, Wenvoe. Mr Claude Thompson attended on behalf of Mrs Jenner, Wenvoe Castle, and about 50 tenants were present, to whom it was announced, amid cheering, that 10 per cent. of the amounts due would be remitted. At the dinner subsequently, Mr Oliver Thomas proposed the health of Mrs Jenner, and Mr Claude Thompson briefly responded,

BARRY DISTRICT BAND OF HOPE UNION. The annual meeting of the Barry Eistrict Band of Hope Union was held on Monday, the 6th instant, at the Bible Christian Chapel, Barry Docks, the President (Mr James Cruise), who kindly issued invitations to all representatives and provided refreshments, occupying the chair. Nineteen Bands of Hope aad juvenile Temperance Societies were represented with an aggregate number of children under their influence of nearly 3,000. The annual reports were as follows :—The Treasurer (Miss Pollie Evans) reported a balance in hand of 4 8 Mr W. H. James, "Abstainer" secretary, reported a steady increase the organis- ing secretary's report was also most gratifying. The officers for 1902 appointed were :—President, Mr James Cruise treasurer, Miss Polly Evans conductor, Mr A. J. Medcroft; district secre- taries Barry, Mr T. Aldridge Barry Dock3, Mr J. Moss Cadoxton, Mr E. J. Curtis executive Barry Island, Mr A. E. Beynon Barry. Mr D. Edwards; Barry Docks, Mrs T. M. Williams: Cadoxton, Miss Alice Williams Dinas Powis. Miss I E. Arthur; Abstainer" secretary, Mr W. H. James organising secretary, Mr J. P. Panniers. The meeting considered arrangements for missions by Mrs Harrison Lee, and decided to hold united meetings of all temperance workers at the Metho- dist Free Church, Buttrills-road, Mr John Cory kindly promising to invite all workers to meet Mrs Harrison Lee on the first evening of her mission. Arrangements were also made for organising the children's choir, and holding the annual festival as before. Mr and Mrs Cruise were thanked for their kindness.

FORTHCOMING VISIT TO BARRY OF THE CARDIFF INSURANCE I DRAMATIC SOCIETY. We desire to call the attention of the public to the visit of the Cardiff Insurance Dramatic Society to Barry on the 29tb instant, when there will be a performance of the two comedies, The Eyes of the World (by Fraser Wood) and A Pair of Spectacles" (by Sydney Grundy). The members of the company have very kindly consented to give this performance on behalf of the funds of the Barry Nursing Association, and as the pro- ceeds will be handed over to this deserving object, we trust that the general public will give it their hearty support. The Cardiff Insurance Dramatic IC Society have appeared on several occasions at the Cardiff Theatre Royal, and as a. result of their per- formances have for two or three years maintained a cot at the Cardiff Infirmary. The performance of these plays at Cardiff last month resulted in the handsome sum of £150 being netted for the funds of the Infirmary. The committee of the Nursing Association have accepted with pleasure the generous offer of the Company, and we trust that their kindness will be rewarded by a bumper house. The seats are priced at 4s, 2s, and Is, and the entertainment will commence at 7.30. The following ladies and gentlemen have consented to patronise the performance :-Colonel and Lady Eva Wyndham-Quin, Lady Wilde, Mrs Jenner (Wenvoe Castle), Mr and Mrs Robert Forrest (St. Fagan's), Mr .and Mrs 0. H. Jones (Fonmon Castle), General Lee, R.E., J.P., Mr C. H. Bailey, J.P., Mr Richard Evans, Mr and Mrs Lester Jones, and members of the local medical profes- sion and others. A local committee has been formed to carry out the arrangements, of which Dr King is chairman, the other members being Messrs J. H. Brough, J. A. Hughes, Alfred Jack- son, F. P. Jones-Lloyd, W. W. Waddell, J. G. Walliker, G. F. Willett, R. A. Sprent (hon. treasurer), and E. W. Waite (hon. secretary). Tickets and other information may be obtained from either of these gentlemen.

A UNIVERSAL RECOGNITION.-Official attention is being attracted to the numerous cures reported in the newspapers from the use of Dr Williams' pink pills for pale people, which include thouiands of cases of anaemia, general weakness, loss of appetite, palpitation, shortness of breath, early decay, all forms of female weakness, hysteria, paralysis, locomotor ataxia, rheumatism, sciatica, scrofula, rickets, chronic erysipelas, consumption of the bowels and lungs. These pills are not a purgative, and contain nothing that could injure the most delicate. They are genuine oaly with the full name, Dr Williams' pink pills for pale people, and are sold by Dr Williams' Medicine Company, 46, Holborn-viaduct, London, E.C., at 2s 9d a box, or six boxes for 13s 9d, post free. They invigorate the system after overwork, worry, and indiscretion of living.

CARDIFF. THE CURE OF RUPTURE,—Mr Allen Pearce, H. S., the well-known Hernia Specialist and practical maker of Arms, Legs, Trusses, &c., has sent us a. copy of his booklet on the Cure of Rupture." We have perused it with much interest. Mr Pearce will send a copy to all sufferers who apply for one. It will be found a most instructive publication. Mr Pearce has received hundreds of unsolicited Testimonials. The following one, picked at random, speaks for itself 34, Granville Terrace, Bridgend, Dear Sir I have received the truss safe on Monday and wore it that day and find it is a perfect fit. I may say honestly it is the first day during the last three years that I have been able to do my work with any degree of comfort. I have recommended a friend of mine to you and he will be up to con- sult you one day this week, and should any other opportunity present itself I shall be most happy to recommend them to you. Thanking you for your kindness in letting me have the truss at such short notice, I am, Sir, Yours truly, John Durham. P.S.—You can make what use of this letter you think well.

ST. FAGAN'S. ACCIDENT AT THE RAILWAY STATION.-An awkward accident occurred at St. Fagan's Railway Station on Friday night last. Some dozen or fifteen persons were waiting for the Barry train, which is due soon after the up-express passes through. A porter called out to the waiting passengers to stand clear, as the express was coming. It is exceedingly dark in the station, and the platform just in front of the booking-office is narrow. In turning to move away Mr R. Crossling, the Penarth nurseryman, stepped off the platform and fell on the rails. Although the express was heard approaching Councillor Illtyd Thomas and one or two others immediately jumped on the rails and succeeded in assisting Mr Crossling back to the platform just in time before the express passed through. It was found that Mr Crossling was injured on the head, but though rather badly shaken he was well enough to go home all right.

DELICATE, DATINTY AND DELICIOUS" is the title of HOSNIMAN'R ARTISTIC ALMANACK for 1902, and Delicate, Dainty and Delicious is the flavor of HOKNIMAN'S PURE TEA. Packed in handsomely decorated Canisters, containing 1 lb. and 3 lbs. of the PURJI TIA. The demand is so great, that purchasers should obtain their requirements early as the supply is strictly confined to the Christmas and New Year's trade. Can be obtained at:— Barry: Hopkins, 88, High-street; Hughes and Macey, grocers; Davies and Co., Phjllis- streefc Allen, High-street. Barry Dock Hicks & Co., Drug Stores; Jones, Helton road; Jones, 147, Holton road Burrough, Newport House; Williams, Thompson-street Meredith, Graving Dock-street; Cadoxton Abernethy, High-street; Owen, 49, Vere-street; and Lewis, grocer. Penartl Evans, grocer Richards, chemist; and Griffiths, Ivy street. Taff's Well: Thomas, grocer, &c,

IN MEMORIAM. BOOKER.—In ever-loving and affectionate remem- brance of my dear Mother, never forgotten by her loving Son, Alfred. Died January 21st, 1898. RUSH. In cherished and loving raemorv of our darling little Dorro. the beloved daughter of James and Nellie Rush, who died at 18, Cora- street. Barry Docks, on January 16th. 1901, aged 2t years. 'Twas hard to part from her We held on earth so dear. Our hearts no greater trial knew, No sorrow more severe.

THE LATE MRS. SOPER. Mr George Soper and Family, of 47, Merthyr- street, Barry Docks, desire to tender their sincere thanks for the great sympathy shown towards them in connection with the death of the late Mrs Soper.

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DRAWING TIIK BEER. Here is a story of a street arab out for a day\ excursion in the country, which shows how closely those young gentlemen's ideas are confined to then immediate surroundings. The engine-driver of the train went up to the signal-box at one of the sta- tions stopped at, and some discussion arose as tc the cause of the delay of the tmin. One of the b ys at once remarked, pointing to the- signal- box "Man on engine has gone into that public- ouse." „ It That's not a public-house, said a gentleman in the carriage it's a signal-box." "Oh, ain't it though! replied the boy promptly. "It is a public-house. Look at them a-drawing the beer

When the will is ready the feet are light. The best enjoyment is half-disappointment. Philosophy is really home-sickness—an impulsa to be at home everywhere. Second thoughts are always best. Woman was an afterthought of creation. One should take care not to grow too wise for so great a pleasure of life as laughter. Don't, if you have half-an-hour to spare, go and spend it with a man who hasn't. No man is so methodical as a complete idler, and none so scrupulous in measuring and portioning out his time as lie whose time is worth nothing. It shocks me to think how much mischief almost every man may do, who will but resolve to do ail he can. Care will kill a cat. The care must be exercised in taking aim. It is extremely difficult, however, to hit one in the dark with a bottle. "I do not say that man will steal," said a witness on a trial, "but if I was a chicken I'd rocst 'iigh when he was around." Choose always the way that seems best, however rough it may be., ^Custom will render it easy and | agreeable,