The South Wales Star

MR. S, T. EVANS, M.P., attended for the first usee as a barrister at the Pontypridd County Cotu-t on Thursday and Friday last, and won his case. ]

TAFF VALE KAILWAY rnOSE- CCTIOX AT PEXARTH. UXFOUXDED CHARGE AGAIXsT A Ei \~X CASHIER. MR. KAXBCOCK AXD MR. JAMES HUHMAX. At the Penarth Police-court on Monday, before Colonel Guthrie (chairman).Mr. J. Pyke Thorni>-on. and Mr. T. Morel. Robert Thomas, a bank cannier, was charged with attempting to defraud the Tatf Vale Railway Company by travelling from Care.itf to Penarth without a proper ticket.—Mr. J. Handcock defended. On the case being cabled on, Mr. James Hurman. manager of the Taff Vale Company, rose from the solicitors' table, and addressing the Bench asked to be allowed to st.^te the circumstances of the case in the absence tthe Company's solicitor. Mr. J. J. Hancock strongly objected ina<nrueh as Mr. Hurman was not a solicitor. Mr. Hurman again proceeded to add>re>s their worships. Mr. Handcock again objected, and said it was a most irregular proceeding. The Tatf Vale •' o:n- pany should be treated the same as anv other company. The Bench decided against Mr. Hurman. and called upon the first witness to give evidence, Charles George Hanvell said he wa-s a ulster in the employ of the Taif Vale Railway Co.and was on duty at the Penarth Station on the arrival of the 4.32 p.m. train from Cardiff on the 11th of June. The defendant, who was the second or third passenger who got out of the train, gave witness a ticket which was only available from CardiJ' to Penarth Dock. Wimi-ss told him there was a penny to pay. as it was a Penarth Dock ticket. Witness refused to pay the extra charge, and said he would see the man from whom lie had the ticket the following day. and after leaving his name and address went away. The following day at the same time he arrived by train with a proper ticket, and said. How about the penny for Yesterday • did you get it Mr. Handcock. after briefly cross-examining the witness, proceeded to address the Bench, and"raid the defendant occupied a responsible position :n 1 one of the leading banks. Their worship- had been asked by the prosecution to believe the de- fendant. for the sake of one penny, was going to defraud the company. That was the gist, oi the case. Unfortunately he (Mr. HandcocK) was not allowed to call the defendant, but his instructions were that he took f! ticket in a nurrv at < diff for Penarth. for which he paid 3d., and which wa- the proper fare. On arriving at Penarth he naturally refused to pay the additional charge, as he had paid the proper fare already, and told the porter he would see the man who had issued the ticket about the matter. He iMr. Handcock) complained very strongly that the company had not asked for an explanation. He begged to draw the attention of the bench to a clause in the company's Act in reference to such a case. Mr. Hurman Read the clause. Mr. Handcock (to Mr. Hurman) If yru have anything to say. bring your solicitor here. I" is i, most irregular proceeding for you to inter; up-, me with a running conversation, as you have been the wh«.;Ie of the time I have been addressing the bench. It's only done with an object. The Bench, interrupting Mr. Handcock. said thev were of opinion that there had been no int'-ntioii to defraud, and dismissed the case. Mr. Hurman rose, and asked for an adVmi- meut. in order that the company's solicitor miirht prosecute. Mr. Handcock Weil, it's a most novel proceed- ing. It's on a par with the whole prosecution. The Magistrates' Clerk informed Mr. Hurman that the Bench had dismissed the case. so that, there was an end of the matter.

ess of the soil, a grave cannot be dug as in our cemetery as. in a great many other ( 8» and consequently it is very desirable that ^avedigger should receive notice of any in- funeral as soon as possible. Owing to the etery being situate over a mile from the s office, there is at present necessarily 'Arable delay. We think that the Burial td lhight provide some seats at the cemetery at •as? this will not involve much expense and e! be a great convenience to those who visit Sot. t:>

'X AXD ABOUND BARRY. Saturday afternoon there was a sea trip— Vs advertised in the columns of your last issue fy!?1 Barry to Watcher. As the weather was (J^e, and as there are very few trips from this vacross the channel, a large number of assembled at the Pier on Barry Island, intention of crossing over to the small, C and Pretty little fishing village on the f!?etshirc Coast. On the arrival of the boat. kr• it was found that only a very small ^6r of passengers could be taken, as there v ready a very large number of passengers |u '-■■irdiif aboard, and only about one tenth of t ,^h° wished to go from Barry were able to v ward the steamer. The arrangements were j^P°0t\ and it is a great wonder that someone Ode rail into the water. As it was. woman and were badly hurt: and one woman fainted le 11 as she got aboard. It was impossible for IL^Ptain to prevent people getting on board, tj^e vessel had to shove of? from the Pier, one crew being left behind. This ought to e .-Messrs. Edwards. Robertson and Co. that a. good opportunity of their running suc- i\*tr trips from Barry. I have no hesitation in *th? that if the "Bonnie Doon" had been at V 0li Saturday last, there were enough to completely fill her. Those who 'fyt the determination of going across were very much annoyed on finding »ij] e was not room, especially after going do, e Or so to the pier as many of them had It only last week that I referred to the 1^1 Provision of bathing machines on Barry I am sorry that this week I am obliged V. vent to a wail of denunciation against a prevalent at the beach where the bathers Various complaints have reached me, attionsrst others, an important Barry official, Vf^g^men trespass upon the portion re- eQ for the ladies. We don't live m France, ijjj .\Ollng men should remember, and people of Le°Untrv have a decided objection to pro- Oils bathing. fy, ° is this I hear of the trip to Watchet I Of V S'e crowd that awaited the arrival of the Wer fully two-thirds had to return home dis- One man, noticing that a poor woman c ir>'vin<r a baby seemed to be in great owing to the great pressure, kindly ^ercd to hold the baby. When the steamer th man an(^ safely on board, ^Voman W!ls behind. One can imagine ,0f man's feelings when he found he had to nurse for the day "6 It ——— aPtist meetings were a great success and teas, which were provided by Mr. v''e^ the Shaftesbury Hotel, were pronounced ft was a good idea to have a J-if.. Meeting of ministers of different de- llNin ns" We want a greater unity among Aj 'sters, and I am fflad to find that Canon V,5r-. Stowell. Mr. Honey. Mr. Tibbott, and \j./roisters of religion feel that they have in- d -111 common which are far greater than the which keep them apart. One of %jthings said in the meetings was the des- Pryse. of Cardiff. of an old woman y °^esh'*re. He said that he visited her in ►^1] —a tumble down affair the roof >6! ken in. and an open umbrella, green with the rain from her bed. Still the old fj{i (,¡f ^as content; she had her Bible—and her t pn. The remark was so true to nature lristantly transported me back to an old Parish, where the same simple piety was eel in many an old Christian's life. -i'K. —

LETTERS TO WELSH NADERS OF OPINION. No III. be, SAMUEL T. EVANS, M.P. ^arnue^:—Some hundred years ago an •to e farmer who dwelt in the kingdom of Scot- 1-ote Gh 1' would gome power the giftie see us, 1.0 See cursels as others see us; Vl ou!,l frae mony a blunder free us, y>t And foolish notion. hat airs in dress and gait would leave us, ) And ev'n devotion. ^^Cse, with your unsolicited permission, to tg homely words of Scotia's rustic bard J ^|tfj'oin which I shall discourse to you in a letter. You are a voung man of un- "ed.. Hit- talent, and possessed of corresponding r'nd having been fortunate enough to seat in Parliament there is a golden •" Uj*iai1^ ^ture before you if you are careful. Vere are rocks ahead. Treacherous quag- projecting reefs loom in the distance, I the \¡ tnay be wallowing in the one or stranded r ere J"0'1 are ^ware (excuse the double ludesri you be humble and mindful. I is ^Va,s good old John Bunyan who said, He °^V!1 needs fear no fall," and he never said h" 't out of all his treasures of thought, aaot be said of vou that you ars down. In sense j-ou are up. and up a j. if You are trying to soar the solar height t?'e"it a 11 ot P*ant your foot in fame's proud r(tt!li1l.1IIl not be for lack of ambition and steady effort. But ballast is a good thing on a Sea aild cominonsense is a commodity dis- f Wp1 ^evr directions. As I have told you, '^°t talent of a kind in abundance and if ^oes ^ave su.?ar-candied you all-prevailing fact. But on the very J-t 0i: your parliamentary career, I would f U,t? cast your eyes around and see the u^Pgj.^hich men have risen to greatness. It \Jf:tl1\'is Wisely said that no great and abiding >' for the world's redemption ever sprang «^d. The movements that have made all out- relations, as this poor earth's 4 have all sprung from the heart 'H-5 ih lu'ghL our poet say ■' kind hearts are coronefcs f°r a brother poet, whose C1 from his heart, has earlier said the the past aye thats either right or hi in C1 aH history and all human experience lo,kLc°nfirraing this unfailing truth. There- ? re^rosp3Ct. Oo back_ over your brief ij, >:e2 J^ary career with a careful searching eye have bo on the elements that have ^Asj^ ^lto your success. For you have been StyfCcessful: that goes without saying. But ■ih^iir '^°u n°t misconstrue my object nor ie which I write, if I remind you that i>f n°c always what they seem aiwl your Ojx a^T" ilt'ter all, be as insecure as a house 'l ^ahrit; of sand and ephemeral as the 'Ifj ^n8" ot the gaudy Imttorfly. You iv 0(J^ some excellent work, but it has M showy> Max Adeler. kind. Hitherto applie(l yourself to any work of a ,j6; ov' ^'Uctive and substantial character. Your &■ it the Tithe Bill, was skilful and admir- ^"ay- but it was a lawyer's quibble from ent^' anc^ y°ur courlty court experi- ) Hr? y°u in good stead. If our friend had chosen to spring into the arena. c £ have run you a hard race at that sort of °r at arguing legal cobwebs he is an an(l frequently propounds conun- e at would puzzle the brain of a New ^ert. But your Welsh colleagues, hav- f Kl0i..Coiisiderable confidence in your faculty left the Tithe Bill chiefly to your V c^° ou justice, you did not disap- 3 Confidence. You managed the matter 0 'Standpoint in an excellent manner, and (, reward for the Liberal press, and fior representations of it too as the Poll and the Sp. rikrr, heaped paragraphs Hj-oAPon your head. Even the Tories, at r,,had such hard tilts, told you that you :'i l»ut don't let your success—well de- is V°:i&h it was—turn your head. Ah 5 p ^his 0thing like adversity for strengthening ^t ug^rtal coil. The fierce wind from the l] the$0^1 t'^e roots of the stately oak far down till the wildest tempest that ljlows S v>'h/'r0ot r^e tree- But under sunny ijvfronded palms lift their luxuriant 1 vf rnad typhoon sweeps the trees like °re the rising flood. You are well to t the Welsh party, and you deserve your energy and push. But so far you have shown no constructive skill in legislative affairs. You are destructive enough, and that is a faculty not to be despised when an old hulk blocks the harbour entrance, but we cannot always live on destruction. You will find that out for yourself before long. Your head is clear enough, but it is not more level than some of your less showy col- leagues. They are not quite so fond of talking as you are but they are working from the founda- tion and if you don't keep your weather-eye open you'll see that they'll be ahead of you shortly. There are some shrewd lads amongst them, who are not dazzled by the glitter of an evanescent blaze they are working for an abiding reputation, and they will succeed. Watch them Samuel, my boy. and you will see the road that safely leads to Fame's proud temple. There is an impression abroad that you are somewhat vain, and not free from that afflicting malady called selfishness. Well, even should the impression be well-foundeu, you are not greatly worse than your accusers. Vanity is co-existent with a fallen race, and selfish- ness, its twin sister, dogs all our footsteps. It even follows, and oppresses those tied up in godly laces. And in political life selfishness is rampart.. It twists its coil through every corner and crevice, and mildews every enterprise that contending factions have breathed their thoughts upon. But though these defects be so wide-spread, they are not advantageous to individual effort nor the world s progress If we could get rid of selfish- ress in political matters, the public would <rain thereby. But when that inherent reform enters the political arena, it will surpass '-the fairy tales of science." It is something greatly to be desired, but it will not dawn while Celt and Saxon wrangle together in one ring. In the Welsh Parliament we shall manage things differ- ently and no canker-worm shall knaw at the vitals of our emancipated political life. But meanwhile we have to deal with things as they are, and those who blame your derangements should set their own hearts in order. I have referred to the value of ballast and com- monsense. I think you will soon learn to ballast vour dogger. Experience is a wise teacher, and you are cute enough to benefit from it. The red flamingo will not lure you long. Flashes and dashes are well enough in carrying a redoubt, but for the stern work of silencing a battery, it re- quires a more solid equipment and your observant blinkers will soon enough perceive this. You are determined, by hook or by crook, to be in the front, and to be a leader of the Welsh party. Xow. this is the rock on which you may first come to grief. Arc you qualified for the position of leader This is a really serious question, and you ought to set yourself, without vainglory, to its careful and calm consideration. I have admitted your political talents to the full; and if I have not dwelt on them long and lingeringly with reiteration and studied emphasis, it is because they are known and read of all men and by no man more than myself. Your talents are everywhere admitted: but like all good things they are not without alloy. They are showy and effective. You speak well on the platform, and still better on the floor of the House of Commons, where I have re- peatedly listened to you with pleasure, and occa- sionally with pain. As a speaker you arc not a typical Welshman. Your style is somewhat bald and commonplace, and when you try the rhetorical dodge it is an invariable failure. You have but little literary skill, and your mind is not perhaps over-well informed. Your reading has been on a narrow scale, and while your training as a lawyer enables you to seize weak points in your adversary, as the horse-fly fastens on the festering sore, you are not able to deal with a subject in the broad spirit of Thomas Burt. or with the bright, appro- priate touch of Cunningham Graham. You can drive a point home and rivet it well but should it require to be illustrated you are feeble and halting. In this respect you are a long way behind Mabon, and Tom Ellis is far ahead of you. 'A spark of Xature's fire' gives point and spirit to the one. and careful diligence force to the other. But observe them well, and learn wisdom from their divided advantages. Take this tip from a press man. Don't speak too fast. You will get a better report, if you moderate your pace. and you will besides earn the gratitude of the reporters. This in itself is no small matter, A famous man is he who is civil to press said a cynic, and I daresay you are finding that it is partly true. A poor reporter is but human, with human weaknesses and frailties, and with a thoroughly human partiality for those who help to make his hard work a little easier. You are still young, and your Parliamentary career has begun with the fairest and highest promise. But when it was whispered to me that you aspired to the leadership of the Welsh party. I shivered for your future. You mustn't think of that for some time to come. If you were to attempt thus early to lead your gallant little party you would fail undoubtedly. To begin with, your expe- rience is as thin as watered milk, and your know- ledge of men is small. The talents that have been of service to. you in Parliament would shatter you like an explosive shell were you ever foolish enough to yield to temptation and opportunity and accept the leadership of the Welsh party. To be a leader you must possess magnetic power, and that power is not abundant in you. You can talk well, and to the point, and you can manoeuvre like a true born general; but a skilful general may, after all, be only a poor leader. Moses was a leader Joshua was a general. I know you have con- fidence in yourself, and your constituents be- lieve you are fit for prime minister, but you do not magnetise the members of your own party. You have not inspired them with the same confidence as you inspire those who only read of your political exploits in the newspapers. They think well of you and admire your pluck and ability but. accord- ing to the general verdict, you must follow for a time. That is sensible, and reflection will convince you of its force. I know you are perfectly sincere in all your public work, but there is a mannerism about you that leads some superficial observers to the conclusion that you are not thoroughly in earnest. Get rid of the defect as soon as possible, for earnestness is the charm to lure the multitude. And dont waste your talents over petty details. Look at principles add do something to show the democracy that you can feel for their trials, and that your heart is with them. You have hitherto shown yourself weak from this point of view though I do not think you are weak in feeling. There is one quality, indispensable in a leader, in which you are at present very deficient. You have no patience with people whom you regard —and in some instances rightly regard—as in- tellectually your inferiors. You should cultivate tact I know you possess a certain amount of tact; but that tact is exercised towards those whom you regard as being placed—by some unto- ward chance—in a higher political position than yourself. Use the same tact towards your in- feriors. Hide from them the fact that they are so immeasurably inferior to yourself. Take pity on them. Let them continue to dream that they are a power in Hen wlad eu tadau and in the House. Act towards them as if you thought as much of iliem a? they do of themselves, or as much as you think of yourself. You can't imagine how much you'll rise in their estimation. Don't turn on them if they mildly hint their disagreement on a certain question, and rend them. Don't insult them for having moved useless amendments. Reason gently with them, bring your own superior knowledge to bear on the subject. P.nd you must, of course, carry your point. You will say it would not be quite honest to pretend what you don't think but then one has to do so in order to get on. Have you always told the leaders of your party what you thought of them ? Or would you express your contempt for the speaker's ruling quite so strongly in the National Liberal Club, if Mr. Peel had asked you to dine with him there You must realise that a leader must have followers, aad no one will follow one who scorns them. It is not often that even a Johnson can get his Boswell. You must get first of all an assured position, and then you can act the Pamell. The old Greek tyrants won popularity by humouring the weak- nesses of the commons, and when they got a body- guard they commenced to tyrannise. You get your bodyguard, and then act the Peisistrates. Well, dear Samuel. I have not been slow in telling you of your faults and failings, but that is because I love you, and because I know you are capable, with careful pruning, of attaining a high position in Parliament. I will not say the highest position, your experience has been too brief to determine or foreshadow that with accuracy, but that you have a bright career before you will be readily admitted on all hands. Don't talk too frequently, curb your tongue and train your mind, and remember at all times that Wales expects great things of you. You are one of the younger generation to whom your country looks for the realization of those just desires for which Wales has yearned and waited so long. In this your country will not be disappointed. If you have not a Welshman's eloquent imagery of speech you have a Welshman's patriotic devotion and that untiring enthusiasm in the right cause that has made this land revered wherever national life struggles for supremacy. And in the bright future that lies before you, have always courage and resolution and never forget that to labour and to wait are at once the fulcrum and the lever by which you may project yourself on to the loftiest pinnacle. The heights by great men reached and kept Were not attained by sudden flight; Hut they while thin companions slept Were toiling upwards through the night. Steady application, the acquirement of new and larger stores of knowledge, the cultivation of commonsense methods of thought and action and the development of the richer and more powerful qualities of the heart will fit and prepare you for the active life of legislation on which you have wisely embarked. You have found your true vocation, and if you will carefully bear in mind 'I that humility is a first indication of true greatness and observe the full-eared golden grain bending to the earth, you may ascend those steps where you will be enshrined in a grateful country's affection and cast a brighter halo around the parish ar lan yr afon Teivi." that gave you birth. But begin at the beginning and climb slowly, taking care that your hands and feet are well planted in the niches. You will find many temptations of an alluring kind to attract you from the sure path, but heed them not, do rightly, walk humbly and strive valiantly and you may eclipse the brightest dream of youths' romantic vision. Remember your words at Cardigan. Os anghofiaf fi di. 0 Jerusalem, anghofied fy neheulaw ganu." Don't despise the land that gave you birth. When you have won that seat in the Cabinet, which your constituents and your friends hope you will win, remember that when you were yet unknown to fame. the electors of Mid- Glamorgan loved you because you were one of themselves. Don't forget what was once your chief claim to the affection of your constituents. Sac anghofia y graig o'r hon y'th naddwyd, na cheudod y ffos or hon y th gloddiwyd." And when you will look back on the old friends whom you will have left behind in the race of .life, and recall to mind the names of those who looked at your brilliant career, and humbly wished you God speed," you will remember none more sincere in their good wishes than your candid friend, THEODORE DODD. Xext week "Theodore Dodd will address an open letter to Alfred Thomas, M.P.

BARRY DISTRICT NEWS BARRY. REV. T. C. EDWARDS, D.D., principal of Aberyst- with College, will preach at the Presbyterian Church, Barry, early 111 August. TOLL-GATI;.—Ttie toll-gate which the Barry Com- pany were erecting on their road near the Barry Rail- way Station has been completed. No tolls are yet exacted, but what is worse the gate is locked, all traffic along the road being, therefore, suspended. RATEPAYERS' ASSOCIATION. — A meeting of Barry, Barry Dock, and Cadoxton Ratepayers' As- sociation, will be held on Monday evening next at the Barry Hotel. The principal business is to consider the offer of the Barry Company to the Local Board in reference to their Cardiff road. GOSPEL TEMPERANCE MEETING.—At the Barry Public-hall, to-morrow (Saturday) evening a tem- perance meeting will be held under the auspices of the Barry Wesleyan Gospel Temperance Society. Mr. E. R. Moxey will preside, and addresses will be delivered by Messrs. W. T. Kaper and J. Robertson, Cardiff. Solos, duetts, choruses, Ac.. will be rendered by the temperance choir. A DISGRACEFUL ACTION.—Either on Saturday night or Sunday morning last some evil disposed person or persons daubed the front door of Messrs. Taylor and Co.'s plumbing and stationery premises in High-street, Barry, with a quantity of tar. A tar- brush and pot were left outside the door. Mr. Tay- lor attributes the disgraceful action to jealousy and spite. A substantial reward is being offered and it is to be hoped that the miscreant will be discovered. BCRGLAKY ON BARRY ISLAND.—Late on Satur- day night or early Monday morning the wooden struc- ture recently erected on Barry Island, and used as a coffee tavern was broken into and a box of cigarettes and some edibles were stolen. An entrance was effected by means of a window facing the sea, the clasp being forced and broken. Fortunately, there was not much stock" left on hand, owing to the brisk trade on Sunday, and it is also presumed that the burglars must either have been scared or disturbed, as several articles of more value were left untouched. The matter was reported to the local police who are actively engaged in trying to find out the miscreants. SEA TRIP TO WATCHET.—Several hundred persons assembled near the Barry Island Pier on Saturday afternoon last, the weather being gloriously fine, for the purpose of enjoying a sea trip to Watchet. When the excursion boat arrived it was seen to be almost overcrowded with excursionists, who had booked at Cardiff and Penarth. As it was, very few people got aboard. Those who remained ashore were very much disappointed, and hopes were expressed that Messrs. Edwards, Robertson, and Co" the organizers of these local marine excursions, would in future have a special boat sailing from Barry alone. ROBBERY.—Early on Tuesday morning a daring robbery was perpetrated at the East Barry Board School. It appeared that the thief or thieves gained admission into the building through the back windows, which have been left open for the last three months. Five teachers' desks were ransacked, and the chil- dren's school money, amounting in all to about £ 5 10s.. were stolen. On the arrival otthe caretaker on Tues- day morning she observed that something strange had taken place, and, upon investigation, found that noth- ing but the desks had been disturbed. The matter is in the hands of Police-sergeant Evans. THE ABOLITION of the Plate Duties enables me to Greatly Reduce the Prices of Wedding Rings and Keepers. Laigest Stock at A. W. Newman's Exchange Buildings, Barry. BARRY DOCK. LIBERA LIS!—All important meeting of the Barry and Cadoxton Liberal Association will be held this Friday evening at the Welsh Congregational Chapel, Hoi ton-road, Barry Dock. Bis'KGLAITY.—At an early hour on Monday morn- ing the neighbourhood of Holton, Barry Dock, was the scene of a burglary, the premises of a woman named Mrs. Gulley, the keeper of a refreshment house, being forcibly entered and a quantity of meat and other things stolen. The matter is in the hands of the police. LAST WEEK'S EXPORTS AND IMPORTS.—The shipments for the week ending Saturday last were as follows :—Coal, 89.885 tons 1 cwt. coke, 1,376 tons llcwt.; patent fuel, 42 tons 10 cwt. Tie bars. 100 tons. The imports during the week consisted of 90 tons of gravel, and 280 tons of granite. THE BAlmy BILL.—The committee of selection of the House of Commons have arranged for this bill ro be considered by a committee, consisting of the following members :—Sir Julian Goldsmid (chairman), Mr. Fenwick. Col. Afistruther. and Mr. Dunn. The committee will sit on Thursday, July 2nd. The Great Western Railway Bill will be taken before the same committee. FORTHCOMING SALE OF GAS AND WATER SHARES.—Under the auspices of the Barry and Ca- doxton Gas and Water Company, Messrs. Gottwaltz and Bowring, the well known Cardiff firm of auction- neers, are announced to sell 1,920 ,£10 shares in that concern, at the Barry Dock Hotel, on Wednesday, the 15th of July. A great deal of interest is being centred in the sale. REGATTA.—The Barry Dock annual regatta will take place on the July 23th. There has been an influential committee formed to carry out what is hoped will be a very successful programme. Mr. R. T. Duncan is hon. treasurer, Mr. W. B. Williams, dockmaster's office, hon. sec., and Captain W. Whall will act as referee. It is hoped that the trades people of the district will take the matter up strongly the advantage accruing to them being evident. Further announcements will follow shortly. CADOXTOX (BARRY.) HEALTH COMMITTEE.—The health committee of the Local Board meets at Cadoxton this (Friday) evening. A FAMOUS CRICKETER.—Mr. W, w F. Pullen, the well-known Gloucester county player is expected to play with the Cardiff University Cricket Eleven against the Parry District team at Ca'loxton to-morrow (Haturday.) LOCATI BOARD SITES COMMITTEE.—A meeting of the sites committee of the Barry and Cadoxton Local Board was held at the Local Board Offices, Cadoxton. on Monday night. The proceeding were private. MR. FRED CHAPPELL, the youngest son of the proprietor of the Wenvoe Arms Hotel, Cadoxton, has left Cadoxton to undertake the management of the Glamorgan Hotel, Church-street, Cardiff. His many friends wish him every success. THEATRE ROYAL, There were fairly large audiences at the Cadoxton Theatre, Iddesieigh-street, on Friday and Saturday evenings, when a capable variety Company, under the management of Mr. J. Manhill gave performances. A special children's per- formance, which was well patronised, was held on Saturday afternoon. A variety company will occupy the boards of this popular place of amusement thi" and to-morrow evening. The great attraction will be "Neno," who will carry out his great gymnastic performances. The other artistes are Miss Ada Kingsley, who created such a favourable impression in Darry the Dauntless," at the same theatre a fort- night ago J. W. Ashton, humorous vocalist and dancer; Miss Lizzie Belmont, serio-comic; Mons. Lenogi, chair manipulator; Miss Lily Napier, a charming singer and dancer; and Chippendale and Ashley, who have already made themselves popular at Cadoxton. THE ABOLITION of the Plate Duties enables me to Greatly Reduce the Prices of Wedding Rings and Keepers. Largest Stock at A. W. Newman's, High- street, Cadoxton. WEXVOE. Miss JENNEU.—In reference to the Catheart lunacy inquiry in London, we may state that Miss Jenner, Typica, Wenvoe, is a witness in the ease MIDNIGHT MARAUDERS.—Late on Monday night the vegetable gardens of Wenvoe Castle were exten- sively plundered by a gang of scamps, and a large quantity of vegetables stolen. DIXAS POWIS. POST-OFFICE AT EASTBBOOK.—A new post-office for the sale of stamps, registration of letters, and parcels post business has been opened at Eastbrook. The hours of business will be from eight a.m to eight p.m. A despatch from the 8fficc will be made at 6.10 p.m. on week-days only. SUCCESSFUL "GARDENING.—Mr. Rogers, gardener at St. Andrew's Rectory, Dinas Powis, has been very successful this spring, as the following dates show Asparagus and new potatoes, May 24 strawberries, June 14 green peas, June 18. All were grown out of doors, and not under glass. ST. NICHOLAS. THE PONTSARN BRIDGE.—The Dinas Powis Highway Board are advertising for tenders for the erectipn of the Pontsarn bridge. LLAXCARVAX. THE BAPTIST CAUSE.—A large number of mem- bers congregated at the Baptist Chapel last Sunday evening, the chief attraction being the baptism of six young persons. The able pastor, the Rev. E. D. Lewis, previous to the ceremony, gave a short address on baptism through immersion. OBITUARY.—With regret we have to record the death of Mrs. Griffiths, postmistress, of this village which took place at the Cardiff Infirmary last Satur- day. Deceased had been suffering from a bad throat for a long time. The disease grew worse and worse, until the act of swallowing the least morsel became a difficulty. About five weeks ago she was advised to enter the Cardiff Infirmary, for the purpose of under- going an operation. But the state of her health would not allow of it. She gradually grew weaker, and ex- pired, as mentioned above. She was buried last Wednesday at the Wesleyan burial-ground, the Rev. J. Roberts officiating. DEATH OF MR. EVAN S. JENKINS.—It is with the deepest regret that we have to announce the death of Mr. Evan S. Jenkins, Cliff Farm, which took place at his residence last Sunday morning, after a compara- tively short illness. Deceased, who was 31 ye.rs of age, contracted a cold in coming home from Cardiff about three weeks ago. Inflammation of the lungs and pleurisy afterwards set in, and, despite the best medical efforts of Drs. Shepherd, Cowbridge, and Pritchard, Cardiff, death supervened. The deceased gentleman, who was a member of the Llancarfan United District School Board, was well known throughout the Vale, and widely respected. The greatest sympathy is felt for his sisters and aged mother in their bereavement. The burial took place at Bethesda, near Llantwit-Major, last Thursday. TREAT.—On Wednesday in last week the Sunday School in connection with the Wesleyans took their annual trip to the Leys. It was a beautifully fine day consequently, a large number assembled at the appointed time (12.30) in the village, where two large conveyances, generously supplied by Messrs. W. Hopkins, Molton, and W. Lougher, Llanfeithin, were in waiting. Both conveyances were literally packed —uncomfortably so—but the lovely appearance of the country passed t-hrouga and the beautiful hymns sung on the way, in which all heartily joined, kept the com- pany in perfect harmony throughout the whole of the journey. Once on the beach the party disoersed. some this way and the others that way, but all on pleasure bent, seeking enjoyment in their own way. At four- o'clock a large number of scholars and* friends sat down to a substantial tea, prepared at the Ship Hotel. Prominentamongst those who waited at the tables were the following:—Mr. W. Griffiths, Mr and Mrs. Hopkins, Molton Mr., Mrs., and Miss Lou^ner. Llan- feithin Mr.. Mrs., and the Misses Lougher.'Garn- llwyd: Mrs. E. Raymond Lewis, Miss Evans, Miss James, and Miss Liscombe. Tea bein"- over. Mr. Lewis Lewis, Cadoxton, proved himself a hero amongst the childreen by procuring a large quantity of sweets and nuts, which were scattered" to the four winds, the little ones evidently enjoying the "scram," Mr. E. Raymond Lewis followed suit with a quantity of biscuits, which were disposed of in a similar manner. Some juvenile races were then indulged in which created a deal of interest and amusement especially the three-legged race, some of the youi^sters in the latter measuring their lengths on theground on starting. Subscriptions for the races were freely given by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas and friend, Aberthaw? and Messrs. Hopkins, Lougher, Lewis and Da vies. About 7.30 a start was made for home, all having spent a most enjoyable day's outing. SULLY. EARLY HARVEST.—Mr. W. Thomas, of the Hayes Farm, cut his first field of hay in a field near Sully beach on Saturday last. This, we believe, is the first hay field cut in the locality this year. PEXARTH. COAL SHIPMENTS.—The shipment of coals at the docks for the week ending Saturday, June 20th, were 40,763 tons, 18 steamers and 6 sailing vessels having entered inwards. CHALLENGE CUP SAILING RACE.—The sailing race for the challenge cup in connection with the Penarth Boat Club J will take place on Saturday after- noon next at three o'clock. The steamer Iona will follow the boats. There will probably be live starters. The value of the challenge cup" is twenty guineas. CARRIAGES COMMITTEE.—At the hackney car- riages committee, held at the Local Board Offices on Monday evening, only two were present. Mr. John and Mr. Bcavan. The only matters discussed were that of the cabmen, calling their immediate attention to their names, numbers, and lists of fares to be af- fixed to their cabs, according to the Act, or they would be fined. The other was that of whitewashing the glass roofs over the baths, to give a better and clearer colour to the water. CHURCH PARADE.—There was a good muster at the church parade on Sunday morning of the Penarth Batteries 2nd Glamorgan Artillery Volunteers, in- cluding a portion of the Cadoxton Battery. The officers present were Adjutant Ayre, Colonel Ingram, H. 0, Fisher, Captain Handcock (Cadoxton), Lieu- tenants Ingram, the band, under the leadership of Mr. Paul Draper, taking part in the nmsica1 portion of the services. The Rector, the Rev. Sweet Escott, officiated. The Rifle Volunteers were also on parade, but owing to the announcement of the sudden death of Mrs. Coleman (mother of Captain Coleman), this company was at once dismissed. DOG SHOW COMMITTEE.—There was a meeting held on Monday evening of the Dog Show Committee. There were present, Messrs. Felton, Wadley, Wilkins, Morris, Rollings, Hampton, and Leyshon '(Cardiff). Mr. C. Grifiths, presided in the absence of Mr. David Morgan, the chairman. Several communications were read by Mr. Frazer, the hon. secretary, one being from each of the two papers Ally Slower and ?7,offering prizes. The schedules, itc., will be ready in a few days, containing 34 classes and 12 specials. The judges selected are Mr. George Raper and Mr, Lloyd, as last year. The entries will close July 31st, Lord Windsor is to be president, and Mr. JamVs Ware the vice-president. The financial part is looking exceed- ingly healthy. There will be no lack of funds. CHURCH PARADE.—On Sunday the Penarth Batteries of the 2nd Glamorgan Artillery Volunteers attended Divine service at the Parish Church. About 200 officers and men attended on parade including about 30 nlen of the Cadoxton Battery. Amongst the officers present were Adjutant Ayre,' Colonels °C. W. Ingram and H. 0, Fisher, Captains E. E. Handcock (Cadoxton) and Thomas, and Lieutenant Ingram. The band of the Penarth Batteries, under the°able leadership of Mr. Paul Draper, accompanied the sing- ing The rector, the Rev. W Sweet-Escott, preached a very impressive sermon, which was listened to with great attention by the men. ATHLETIC SPORTS.—There was a good attendance at the Kymin Club sports on Saturday at Penarth and everything passed off satisfactorily. Details ;-120 Yards Handicap: 1st heat-G. G. L. May," 1: C. Furrier, 2. 2nd heat—J. Alexander (scratch), 1 H" Johnson, 2. 3rd heat—J. A. Heywood 1; F. A, Barras, 2. Final heat—J. Alexander, 1 J. A. Hey- wood, 2: C. Ferrier, 3. Throwing the Cricket Ball; T. Cranston, 1 (92 yards); J. A. Heywood 2; J. Cranston, 3. 220 Yards Handicap: G, Nell: 1; R Morel, 2: T. Recs, 3. 50 Yards Sack Race: C, Ferrier, 1 A. Sheen, 2. Quarter Mile Handicap: .T, Alexander, 1 J. Cranston, 2 J. A. Heywood. 3. 100 Yards Three-legged Race (open to boys of Penarth Lodge) G. Nell and F. Alexander, 1; Wood and W. Wilson, 2. 100 Yards Flat Race: 1st heat J. Alexander, 1 T. Cranston, 2. 2nd heat—J. A. Hey- wood, 1; J. Cranston, 2. Final heat—J. Alexander. 1 J. Cranston, 2. High Jump A. Sheen (4ft. 7i'n.) Half Mile Flat Race G. G. L. May. l C. Ferrier. 2. Consolation Race (open to boys of Penarth Lo:Ve): C. Stranaghan^l J. Williams. 2 N. Thomas. 3. °120 Yards Hurdle Race: J. Cranston, 1; J. A. Heywood. 2. 120 Yards Consolation Hace: R. Johnson, 1 Krieger, 2; Wilson. 3. Mrs. C. A. Heywood dis- tributed the prizes, Dr. Nell and Mr. Thomas acted as judges, Mr. C. A. Heywood acting as starter. NovEr METHOD'OF REARING GOATS.—About a week ago, at Penarth, a goat, in giving birth to three kids, died. The owner was, and is still, from home, and the servant was naturally at a loss to know what to do with the motherless young ones. Knowing that a gentleman near also had a goat, she sought his advice. It at once occurred to him that as they had refused to sip or take anything offered them by the maid, he would try all ordinary baby's feeding bottle. He placed the teat in the mouth, and the kids, one after the other, emptied the bottle. They are being reared in this way. The bottle has only to be placed on the floor, and they take hold of the teat without needing it to be placed in their mouths. C LILCKET CLUB.—The fifth annual athletic meeting of the Penarth Cricket and Athletic Club, under the laws and rules of the A.A.A. and N.C.U., will be held on the ground of the club on Wednesday, July 22nd. 1891. The patrons are the Right Hon. Lord Windsor' Mr. A. J. Williams, M.P., and Sir J. D. T. Llewellyn, Bart. The committee comprises the names of gentle- men well conversed in these matters, and under the able chairmanship of Mr. D. Morgan we may expect a successful meeting, with competitors from all parts of the country. This club as also two well tried efficient hon. sees, in Messrs. A. H. Lee, and Fred W. Morgan. On Tuesday evening there was a meeting at Bond's Railway Hotel, when the following portion of the committee were present: — Messrs. Wadley, Edgington, Wilkins, Neale, Dr. Moss, also the two secretaries, Lee and Morgan, under the presidency of their chairman, Mr. David Morgan. The minutes of the last meeting having been read, it was decided that Mr. Clarke, of the Windsor Hotel, should have the catering. Several gentlemen's names were mentioned as to the distribution of prizes, but nothing definite was arranged. With regard to the band, if Mr. Paul Draper is not engaged on the day of the meeting, it was fixed to have his. Mr. Wilkins, next proposed a few practical suggestions, and unless they are to a cer- tain extent carried out, his valuable services, as also that of Mr. Wadley and others, the club will be deprived of in the future. Mr. Wilkins complains that there is not sufficient interest taken by the majority of its mem- bers in getting in subscriptions. The working part again they lea vector the outsider to attend to, yet these: persons put in an appearance the day of the meeting, doing their best to walk off with what prizes they can, and nothing beyond that. Surely this is not fair play. We trust the cricketing gentlemen referred to will alter this state of affairs by coming more to the front when occasion require them. '1'e llext meeting is fixed for Tuesday evening at the same time and place.

EXCITING BOATING INCIDENT AT PORTHCAWL. DRIFTED OUT TO SEA. [SPECIAL TELEGRAM FROM OUR POIITHCAWL CORRESPOXDEXT.1 Portheawd, Thursday Xight. Four young men, named Daniel Wilkins, William Sparkling, Job David, and Thomas Williams put off in a boat from Kenfig Sands to-day for a few hours outing. The tide was running very strong at the time, and owing to the fact that the occupants of the boat were not over experienced in rowing, they soon got into difficulties. To the alarm and consternation of several persons on the shore it was seen that the boat was rapidly drifting out to sea, and that there was every probability of the unfortunate occupants being drowned. Tidings at length reached Porthcawl, and the Porth- cawl tugboat was immediately put out to the rescue. A large crowd of persons assembled along the pier and esplanade, and the return of the boat was awaited with painful excitement. It at length returned, and a loud cheer from the people on the shore proclaimed the fact that the four young fellows were saved.

BARRY DOCK AND RAIL- WAYS COMRAXY. RESIGNATIOX OF THE SECRETARY. We understand that Mr. G. C. Downing, who has been secretary of this company since its for- mation, has resigned. Mr. W. Meine. late assist- ant secretary, has been appointed secretary in his place.

BARRY AND CADOXTON LOCAL BOARD. SPECIAL MEETIXG 11K BARRY COMPANY'S TOLL-GATES. DR. O'DOXXELL AXD THE COMPANY. This Board held a special meeting at Cadoxton on Wednesday afternoon last, when Councillor J.C. Meggitt (ohainnan) presided. The others present were. Dr. P. J. O Donnell. Messrs. J. Robinson. J. J. Williams. B. Lewis. J. Barstow. W. Thomas, Sully; W. Thomas. Cadoxton J. A. Hughes. clerk; Dr. XéRle. medical officer J. C. Pardoe. surveyor; and G. Lightfoot, inspector of nuisances. WATER SUPPLY AT PALMERSTOWN. In reply to Mr. J. J. Williams, the surveyor stated that he had not yet served notices upon the owners of property at Palmerstown to have a proper supply of water laid on, but would do so as soon as copies of the formal notices arrived. THE TOLL-GATES IN THE DISTRICT. The Clerk read the letter which had previously been laid before the public works committee, and has appeared in these columns, asking that their road within the Board's district be taken over upon the same terms as that at which the Dinas Powis Highway Board had taken over their portion. In reply to a letter sent by the Dinas Powis Highway Board, the clerk of that body (Mr. Morris) wrote stating that no terms had been absolutely settled, but the matter was to come forward at their next meeting.—Dr. O'Donnell proposed and Mr. W. Thomas (Cadox- ton) seconded the resolution, that the road be taken over without any guarantee that the road would not be used for the purpose of any tram or railway.—The Chairman understood the plan sent by the Barry Company showed the whole road to the Moors, but on close examination it was pointed to him that the points marked in sienna left off at the Cadoxton bridge approach, and not at Mill Cottage. There was no doubt that the whole of that road was a public highway. and as such there was no power which he was cognisant of to stop the public using it. The widened portion of that road belonged to a certain extent to the Barry Company, and if the Board were to take over any portion they might as well take the whole road from Biglis to the gate by Mill Cottage. This was not pointed out at the meeting of the Works Committee, and if the mover and seconder of the resolution at that committee would include this amendment in their motion it would be far better.—Dr. O'Donnell. as mover of the > resolution, acquiesced to the insertion of the addi- tion pointed out. He did not think they had any power to impose any conditions upon a'highway. It would make this difference, that the County Council would never take it over if there were any conditions with the Barry Company relating to it.—Mr. J. Robinson said he had brought the question forward three or four times about the council taking it over, and it was stated that it could not be. nor ever would be. done.-Dr. O'Donnell said the Highway Board were not taking it over under the present condition. They were getting- it into repair, and received an amount for keeping it in repair.—The Chairman said it was in their dis- trict a public highway, and the Barry Company very generously repaired the road for over four years. He thought they ought to pass a vote of thanks to the Barry Company for doing it.—Dr. O'Donnell said it was high time to fight this matter out.—Mr. Robinson You won't fight the Barry Company out of the local rates with my con- sent.—After some further discussion the Chairman asked if there was any amendment to the resolu- tion before the meeting.—Mr. J. J. Williams moved that the Board be prepared to take the road over on the same conditions as the Dinas Powis High- way Board.—Mr. J. Robinson seconded.—Mr. B. Lewis pointed out that there were no (lefinite con- ditions sanctioned between the Dinas Powis High- way Board and the Barry Company.—The Clerk pointed out that the only condition was that the Dinas Powis Highway Board take over the road and be paid .1.:100 a year for its maintenance.—Dr. O'Donnell questioned whether the Board could agree to the imposition of any restrictions upon a public highway. The amendment was then put and resulted as follows :—For, Messrs. Williams. Robinson, and Lewis. Against. Dr. (YDonnell. Messrs. W. Thomas (Cadoxton). W. Thomas Sully, J.Barstow. and the chairman. The amendment being lost, the motion was then put and earried. Mr. B. Lewis now voting in its favour.—Dr. O'Donnell said he might mention regarding this question, that he had passed through the toll- gate on several occasions between Dinas Powis, and he had received a letter from the general manager of the company, asking for the amount, of the toll dues Is. lid. He had written to the manager in reply stating that he had been correctly informed, and asking upon what ground he demanded the tolls. He thought that would bring the matter to the point. UNCERTIFICATED HOUSES. The Surveyor stated that he had served notices on the tenants of the houses belonging to Mr. C. Read. Barry Dock, to complete their premises, and obtain the necessary certificate.—Dr. O'Donnell But they were completed when the tenants were in them I-The Surveyor Yes, sir. SPECIAL PUBLIC WORK COMMITTEE MEETING.— THE BARRY STATION TOLLGATE. On the motion of Dr. O'Donnell. seconded by Mr. J. Barstow, the report of this committee was adopted.—The Chairman said with reference to the third item as to the question of a gate placed upon the Barry Co.'s road opposite the Barry Rail- way Station, which matter had come on the pre- vious day week, and fully reported in Tin- South Wa't Star, he was requested to see if anything could be dope about the gate, and ascertain tho; intention of the company in having it erected. On Wednesday in last week he saw Mr. Evans, who stated that the regulations were coming into force on the Wednesday. He (the chairman) a^ked Mr. Evans to defer the issuing of the regulations until Monday last in order that some arrangements might be arrived at in the directors' meeting. He understood that the intention of the company in doing this was not to prevent persons going to and from the station but it affected traffic coming from the vale of Glamorgan and other portions of the district, and particularly that portion to Barry. Holton. and Cadoxton. He wrote to one of the directors about it. to have the matter brought forward on Friday, but for some reasons as yet unknown to him he had received no reply, nor had he any satisfactory reason why it was not brought forward. He had had interviews with Mr. Evans ond Mr. G. C. Downing- about this gate. and both those gentle- men were extremely reticent in their remarks concerning- it. He (the chairman) approached them officially, and found that they wouid not say more than what they were really bound to. His own impression as to the object of the erec- tion of the gate. was that it was being erected for not altogether removing the expense of repairing the road<. but to get the large amount of traffic at present in that direction brought around to Barry Dock. Possibly if this were effected, a large number of small I vessels plying between Bridgewater and Bristol now going to Barry beach at less ex- pense, would be obliged to go to Barry Dock, where there is a wharfage charge cf Is. per 1.0CQ on bricks handed in at their docks, and also there was a charge on goods received at the siding. while they were being carted to the beach.—Mr. J. Robinson The company do not receive anything from Holton siding.—Mr. W. Thomas Someone charges us whatever.—The Chairman (continuing) said he thought they had to pay for goods going to Barry Dock from Helton siding. Therefore, they missed some railway rates and wharfage by vessels going to Barry beach. As far as he could see. as a Local Board they would be quite powerless in the matter, but at the same time he thought it would be desirable if the Board passed a resolution asking the Barry Company upon what terms would they be prepared to hand over the road opposite Barry Station to the Board. As he had already stated the officials generally gave no definite in- formation. but this action of the company proved a very great hindrance to the traffic of the dis- trict. as there was no possible access to the western end of the district except by that road. —Mr. Barstow felt sorry that the public were to be denied free access to the district, and hoped some means would be found to remove the gates.—Mr. J. Robinson In fact, toll bars are a nuisance, and I would be one for removing them all over the country. It is only for us to go to the Barry Company with some good reason to get them removed.—The Chairman moved that the clerk write to the Barry Company, asking upon what terms would they be prepared to hand over the road from the Barry Station to the Board's boundary.—Mr. B. Lewis seconded.—The resolution was then put and carried.—This was all the busi- ness of importance.

INTERVIEW WITH DR. O'DONNELL. A :tf! r representative waited on Dr. O'Donnell oil Wednesday night with reference to his action in refusing to pay toll at the Company'- gates. Is it true that you received a summons." asked our reporter. ■■ from the Barry Dock and Railways Company for passing through their gates without having paid the toil dues No it is not a fact. but I received a letter. which I will read to you. It is— Barry Dock. 22nd June. isgl. Dear sir,— TOLL GATE FARES DUE. It is reported to me that you have on three occasions recently driven through the Biglis toll- gate without paying toll. Also that on one occasion you threatened the tollgate keeper with the whip. I shall be glad to hear from you as to this, and also to receive the tolls due, ;.1.. 5u. for each journey. Is. 6d.—Yours truly, for R. Evans. v J. H. VINCENT. Dr. O'Donnell, Cadoxton. Barry." And what action are you going td take with regard to this matter I have written in reply stating that he had been correctly informed tnat I have passed through the gates without paying, and stating that I would be obliged if they would point out by what authority they demand tolls. Have you received an}- answer to your communi- cation No but I would like to have. On what ground do you refuse to pay these tolls ? That when the Barry Company applied to Par- liament for power to impose these tolls on the roads mentioned, the Barry and Cadoxton Local Board and the Highway Board entered a petition, or at least resolved to petition, against that clause being allowed to stanci in the Bill. But when the Local Board went to the ratepayers to sanction their opposition to the Bill. Mr. T. R. Thompson, one of the directors of the company, at the public meeting held for the purpose, stated that the Barry Company s directors Had not the slightest intention of placing any toll-gates on any road in our district, and that they were prepared to hand over the road scot free —to use his own expres- sion—to the Board, and the Board on their part have been always willing, as far as I know to take them. This refusal to sanction the action of the Board was mainly effected by Mr. Thompson's promises at the meeting. The Highway Authority, on the other hand. proceeded with their opposition to the Bill. On the 15th of March. 188S. however, at the meeting of the Barry directors, it was resolved to withdraw the clause, and so informed the High- way Athority of their intention. Accordingly, the Highway Board withdrew their opposition. Also, at a special meeting of the Local Board. held un the 2lst March. 1386. 3Ir. John Cory, a director of the Barry Dock and Railways Company, and the then chairman of the Local Board, formally announced that the Barry Company had withdrawn their clauses in reference to the toll-gates from their Bill. Therefore. 1 consider the Barry Com- pany have broken faith with both tho Highway and Local Boards in this matter by allowing tolls to be levied on any of their roads. I suppose this made it easier for them to get the Bill passed It wa* a foregone conclusion that had they gone toParliamenpwith this clause in their Bill. and opposed by the local authorities, they would not be granted the power to erect toll-gates, for this very Parliament had just passed an act freeing all the roads in the county from tolls. Therefore, i neither morally nor legally have the company any right to raise these tolls. For what purpose did the Barry Company eon- struct this road As a means of access for traffic to their docks, and as an inducement to Parliament to grant tliein their powers of construction, and the part of the road they now want to take over with conditions was always an old highway, widened and improved by the Barry Company. They got land from the Commoners free of charge for the purpose of doing so. on condition that the road was made a public one. What kind of a ratepayers' meeting was this within the district.' In my opinion it was a packed one. The Barry Company ran a special train, and brought a lot of their employees from Barry to vote against the resolution of the Board, and Local Board members themselves had not the courage of their convic- tions, as only three of their number voted for the motion. The remainder either voted against the resolution, or not at all. Do you not think it is to the interest of the dis- trict to keep on good terms with the Barry Duck and Railways Company The interest of the Barry Company, which is a huge monopoly, and the interest of a rapidly growing town like ours, must frequently clash. Take, for instance, the recent blocking of traffic on the road leading from Barry Harbour to Barry, with the mere object of forcing the traffic that comes to Barry Harbour to Barry Dock. The re- sult of this will be to increase the charge on building materials, and the profits of the private speculation of some of the Barry Companv directors who own the Holton siding. At present the Barry Dock Company receive the charges levied at Barry Harbour, but they are not satisfied with that.

BARRY AND CADOXTON1 BURIAL BOARD. J The usual monthly meeting of this Board was held at tne Barry Public Hall on Tuesday evening last. Mr. John Robinson presiding. The other members present were Messrs. G. Garnett. W. Thomas (Cadoxton), E. O. Evans. Rev. J. Price. Canon Allen, and Mr. J. A. Hughes (clerk).—It was decided to advertise for a caretaker for the cemetery in the South Walts Star at a salary of one guinea per week and house rent, and the qualifications necessary for applicants were dis- cussed. It was suggested that they also advertise in one of the Cardiff papers as well,—Mr. W.Thomas I don't know, but the ttor circulates very ex- j tensively.—Mr. G. Garnett: It shines everywhere The following bills were presented for payment —Mr. J. A. Hughes, one quarter's salary. £8 1,s. amount paid by him for extra man. <3 Is. 4d. R. Thomas, caretaker. :£ 5: W. Grills, treasurer. salary. -£20: clerk's petty cash. ;( 5 18s. Gd.—! The Rev. J. Price, in accordance with notice given, moved— That the Board take steps to prepare suitable and satisfactory chapel buildings in our cemetery in place of the present wooden shcd. —Mr. Garnet deprecated any further expenditure at present.—Mr. W. Thomas seconded the resolu- tion.—Mr. Garnet having now left, the resolution I was put to the meeting and carried unani- mously. It was understood that the matter would come up for consideration at the next meeting of the Board.—It was re- solved to issue precepts upon the overseers as follows—Barry, JClt> JOs. td.: Mertliyr Dovan. I £110 9s. lid.: Cadoxton.C287 10s. 10d.. totals J.:H4 11s. 6. Messrs. E. O. Evans. Blackinore. and the Rev. J. Price were appointed as a visiting committee for the ensuing month. A list of firms quoting prices for a safe for the use of the Board was read, and it was resolved that the Clerk be empowered to select one at London, and that the Board purchase it through a local tradesman, ■■

SEKIOUS CHARGE AGAIXsT A SAILOR AT CADOXTON. DISGRACEFUL ASSAULT UPOX A LITTLE GIRL. At the Cadoxton Police-court yesterdav. b-t'e Colonel Guthrie (in the chair), and Mr." J. Pvke Thompson. Michael Concanon. a sailor, was char gee: with committing a rape upon a little ciri twelve years of age. named Lilly S-usanah Leach, at Cadoxton. on Tuesday night. — Mr. Donald Maclean, prosecuted on behalf" of the Xational Vigilance Association. — The complainant stated that about half-past seven o'clock ou the eveninsr in question she was passing the Royal HoteL near Cadoxton Common. when the prisoner, who had ;:ust come out of the public-house, Cclille half way cross the road, and called out to her. Annie." W itness called out. May name is not Annie. It s Lilly Leach, if you want to know." She then weiit fover the common on her way home. Pri-on. r followed, and when near \he board schools he came up beside her. and said. "i Pre- mised to meet Annie by here, as I cave 'he- half-a-crown: and if she's not here. I'll have it out of you." He then threw her on a heap of stones, and committed the full offence. He prevented her from screaming by putting his arms round her throat. She was on the ground altogether for about a quarter of an hour. Her dress was badly torn, and it caught in her legs, but she managed to dis- entangle herself, and ran away. She shouted out Save my life." as she was frightened. She met A policeman near the Wenvoe Arms Hotel, and told him about it. They went over the common, and found witness's dress near the new schools. Witness saw defendant near the shows, in Barry road nil We iiiesdav night. She pointed him out to a con- stable. and he was arrested.—Defendant. was l'è- manctedto the Penarth Police-court on Mondar.