The South Wales Star

IN AND AROUND BARRY, Some oeoijle expect me to know everything, but the following letter will show that I missed ai1 interesting paragraph last week. However, the ancient adage, better late than never holds so now to insert my correspondent's com- munication — Dear Sir.—Coming down Main- ?treet, Cadoxton. on Wednesday last, the 24th ll*&t., I was lucky enough to come across the ^ebrated cricketer, Mr. L. C. Docker, of the "idlands, and who. by the way. was looking re- ^rkably well after his Australian tour. I was ?uch surprised, however, on the following Fri- to find no mention of his visit noted in the ?iar< especially so, as I am sure you are a hearty Uniirer and supporter of the game. Should he j&ain favour our colonial settlement with a visit, hope you will not be found napping.—Yours u y, II. R. P." The interest in the Xational Eisteddfod, which is •° take place at Swansea this year, is now palpably j?Cfeasing, and those Barry people who are in the as well as all who have seen the energy and with which the local committee have thrown .^emselves into the movement, are predicting a jL^t and unprecedented success for the national ^thering this year. It is freely prophesied that ^th fiUe weather the eisteddfod will eclipse any j/^vious record in South Wales, and in several ays the committee have laid themselves out for jpeater expense with the confidence of an adequate Jtnrn. Thus the extra size of the pavilion neces- an increased cost of several hundreds of ^°un<3s. The prize list is. I believe, the most fibrous yet offered, and the artistes at the con- entail a cost of quite £ 700. which is, I M eve, quite an exceptional sum. The building the pavilion as it proceeds at the Victoria • of course, excites a pood deal of local interest. It will certainly be. when finished, a commanding and spacious structure, with iSeries around. The latest contribution^ co the is £ 200 from the Corporation and £ 100 from Mayor, and the total. I am told, now nearly Counts to £ 1,000, without any great efforts viug yet been put forward. Of course it is pessary that nearly double this amount should subscribed, but there is every reason now to j?lleve that this will be readily done. Amongst Lrf distinguished visitors and presidents will be V?1^ Windsor. Mr. Stanley, and Father Ignatius, f^llst there are still hopes .of favourable replies T 111 Lord Bute and other prominent gentlemen. kuMerstand that already about seven choirs Ohe entered for the chief choral competition— being from Birkenhead—whilst the other are rapidly filling. On the basis of these W*8'. it is not too much to say that, while it is in mortals to command success, the local ^ittee are doing their best to deserve it. V^he other day one of the members of the Local complained that too much of the Local jv ^d printing went to the Star offices. As a tetter of'fact. I think the Star does get most of Mnting. but that is only because the printing th Star office is the cheapest and the best. All est 19 orders are let out by tender, and the low- tK tender is accepted. It is nobody's fault that esjf tender from this office is very often the low- V^nUd that consequently the printing is done

^DITIONAL DOCK ACCOMMO- DATION FOR BARRY. ^OBABLE APPLICATION FOR POWERS. *n 'tile last issile of the South Wales Star we ^n°Unced that t'lie directors of the Barry and Railways Company had under con- Je^tion at their last meeting the provision of i^ional dock accommodation for Barry. We this week that it is not at all improbable M the necessary capital and other powers for Construction of a huge dock at Barry, the Y °f which has already been decided upon, applied for during the next session of ,lament. We congratulate the directors on additional illustration of their truly re- adable enterprise, and express the hope that 6 Proverbial "Barry luck" which has been t?*ndant upon them at the origin and during growth of their great undertaking will ° k* their latest move.

^IFUOTEER INTELLIGENCE. >^11 BATTERY 2XN GLAMORGAN ARTILLERY ^"TKERS Battery orders. Cadoxton, 3rd Jul}, V; parados for the ensuing week as under :— L ^rlin- Afh Members proceeding to Camp at £ <^1. in Full Dress « Hvay station, Cadoxton. at 3.15 p.m.. sharp. The ?CVlnS promotions have been made and takes effect O 29th June, 1391 :->o. 721 Gunner J. G. be corporal: W. Broom to be bombardier; Brooks ditto P. Davies ditto. There will be V11 at the Drill-hall during the week ending 11th C&.1891 -By order, signed, J. JUST HANDCOCK Commanding 11'th Battel>. -ONYAT TT>V VOLUNTEER DIVISION EO\AL BV «^Honorarv Colonel, Mapr-General H H. Battalion orders by Ma]oi A. Tharmey, for week ending 11th Jul>, 1891. 1. "S"' "» 7.30 p.m.: iWay, 7.30 <'Thur,a»y,7.30p.m.: PrW.y, 7.30 !».< *«■»• 0ln 10>am to 1 p.m.. and-3 p.m. to 6. p.m., pay fi* as usual uniform to be worn sub-marine §>* eSriments Friday, 7.30 p.m.: Saturday, H a.m. to 1 p.m., and "3 p.m. to 6 p.m payment 2. ^Uniform to be worn water work at Penarth. Wvail of duty—Orderly officer, Captain E. I. B W; orderly sergeant, Company Sergeant- U* W. T Edwina orderly bugler Bugler P. an- 3. Any member of the corps desiring to be for any portion of the annual training must <?- m writing for leave of absence before the 11th 4. The resignation of Corporal \V. Hosgood is C^Ued; he will be attached to the Barry detaoh- a^'l' ancl promoted sergeant. 5. The clothing and °<Wtore will be open any drul night; arms, great Vs' **ter bottles, &e„ to be drawn from store ready A drill will be held at the Barry Market ^yn/erlnesdav evenimr. at half-past seven o clock. W^er, J. Kiddy, Lieutenant, C.B., R.E., Acting

i LONDON NOTES. [BY A LADY CORRESPONDENT.] Several Welsh events have recently been tripping gaily :one after the other for the entertainment and recreation of Welshmen and Welshwomen in London. Last week was commenced by a concert given in the Steinway Hall by Miss Boxall, under the patronage of the Marquis of Bute, Lord Aberdare, Sir William Lewis, and others from Wales, who are interested in the professional career, a lady who is on the national side closely connected with Glamorganshire. On Wednesday evening was the great annual gathering of the Welsh class at the Conversazione of the Cymmro- dorion Society at the Hall of the Drapers' Com- pany. An interesting link between this ancient company and the Principality is the fact that it is trustee of the Howells' Girl School at Llandaffand Denbigh, although probably this was not what in- duced its Master Wardens and Court of Assistants to extend their hospitality to the Cymmrodorion. The Lord and Lady Mayoress shed brilliancy on the occasion by their presence, and, along with Alderman Evans, who is himself a Cymmrod, they represented the civic element in the gather- ing. In the natural course, the mayoral chair will be filled in another two years by Alderman Evans himself, and then perhaps it is not too much to prophecy that London Welshmen may be found entertained at the Mansion House. The spacious and magnificent rooms of the Drapers' Company were quite crowded, and among others we noticed there Sir William Lewis, Messrs. Arthur J. Williams, M.P., T. E. Ellis. M.P., T. J. Hughes. of Bridgend J. Arthur Hughes, and Dr. John Williams. 0 But perhaps the most interesting event of the whole work was the concert given on Thursday evening, at St. James's Hall, by the Welsh Ladies' ] choir from Cardiff, conducted by Mrs. Clara Novello Davies. Roekel's new cantata, entitled The Mountain Rose," which was recently per- formed for the first time at Cardiff, occupied the first half of the programme. The baton was wielded with peculiar gracefulness and masterly precision by Mrs. Davies, who, slightly flushed with the excitement, looked charming in a pale- blue satin dress trimmed with gold passementerie and cream lace, and with a blue aigrette in her air. Her enthusiasm was fully reflected by the choir, who sang with characteristic freshness and vigour as became, the daughter of Cambria when discours- ing sweet music about the Mountain Rose." They were at their best, perhaps, in sinking the hymn of praise, 11 We thank Thee, 0 Father," and here we might say that the composer seemed to have caught the deep feeling of the hymns of Wales. Theduett that followed, Fare thee well," by Gwen Coslett and Kate Morgan, was loudly applauded. When the last chorus had been finished round after round of cheers greeted the choir and its con- ductress, and gave unmistakeable proof of the thorough success of the performance. The second half of the programme was miscel- laneous, and the artistes that assisted were repre- sentative of a great variety of nations. The Welsh choir confined itself to the well-known airs of Y Gwenith Gwyn and Clychau Aberdovey." Miss Amy Sherwin, who is an Australian, repre- sented the Greater Britain, and her singing was much appreciated, as also was the playing of Mdlle. Janotha. who, by the way, is a Polish lady. Few, perhaps, of those who were present noticed how devoutly she crossed herself as she sat at the piano; but this she always does, in so unosten- tatious a way as not to attract any notice. The absence of Welsh costume was in some degree com- pensated for by the appearance of the During Swedieh Ladies in their national dress, which is not very unlike that of Wales. They were dressed in short plain skirts and red stockings, striped aprons, Swiss bodices over white blouses, and with black velvet caps, which at some distance bears resem- blance to the tall Welsh beaver hats of 50 years ago. Of course they were encored, and on return- inpr rattled through some national song with a volubility that reminded one of the patter songs of Gilbert and Sullivan. The Irish element was also contributed by Signor Foli. As the front part of the stalls was not so full as he could have wished to see them, the singer seemed to infuse almost new meaning into the words of his song- Freeze, freeze, thou bitter sky, That dost not bite so nigh As benefits forgot. He was the only member of the sterner sex that rendered assistance at all excepting accompanists. We should not forget to mention, with praise, the soothing way in which Miss Maggie Davies sang Sullivan's Sleep, my love. sleep." Her unaffected style pleased the audience immensely, and she was undoubtedly one of the chief favourites of the evening. We wish to heartily congratulate Mrs. C. N. Davies on the excellent entertainment she provided, and trust that she has been sufficiently encouraged to induce her to bring her choir up to London every year. But perhaps if she tried a piece possessing more of the characteristics of Welsh music her effort would prove even a greater success than hitherto.

THE BARRY DOCK TOLL- GATES. A COMMUNITY FIGHTING FOR THEIR RIGHTS. DR. O'DONNELL, MR. W. THOMAS, AND MR. J. ROBINSON. The editor of the Shipping IT arid is evidently a close reader of the South II ales Star. In our issue of the week before last, we published-and the Star was the only paper that did—a detailed report of a meeting of the public works committee of the Local Board, in which the action of the Barry Dock and Railway Company in erecting toll-gates, con- trary to their expressed promise, was severely com- mented on by several members of the Local Board. It will be early enough for the most casual reader to judge from the following extract what the editor of the Shipping World thinks of the whole question. Certain speakers at the meeting of the Ratepayers' Association on Friday night stood up for the company, and one gentleman said that Mr. Robinson had always studied the interests of the ratepayers first, and the interests of the Barry Company second." The editor of the Sliippituj World—who is independent of the company and its officials-says, on the other hand, that the Barry Company are fast winning a reputation for grasping selfishness," and of Mr Robinson that he is the "representative of the company on the Local Board." This is the extract in full :— There is at least one man in South Wales—not many more, perhaps—who does not hesitate to attack the ever-conquering Barry Dock Company. At a meeting of the Barry and Cadoxton Public Works Committee, held on the 16th of last month, when the question of taking over certain roads were under discussion, Dr. O'Donnell charged the Barry Company with placing toll-gates on all the roads leading to the towns, innagrant violation of pledges given by and in the name of the directors. Dr. O'Donnell said that- When the Local Board were taking steps to oppose the Bill the company were promoting in Parliament for the purpose of placing toll-gates on the roads in question, Mr. T. R. Thompson, at a meeting of rate- payers at Cadoxton, speaking on behalf of the direc- tors, said the company ha.d no intention of placing any toll-gates on any road in the district. The champion of the community firmlyestahlished his statement by reading a letter published in the Western Mail in March, 1889, and signed by the Barry Dock director already named, which con- tains the following assurance on behalf of the Barry Company, and reflections regarding the judgment and intelligence of the Local Board. We quote from the letter :— The Barry Company have to-day decided not to put any toll-gates on the roads, which will prove to the rate- payers that there never was any necessity for the Local Board of Health to pass a resolution to go to Parlia- ment to oppose the Barry Company. The Local Board have, to my mind, done their best to prevent any amicable arrangement, and have given evidence of the most complete incompetence. We are not at this time called upon to endorse or deny the charge of Dr. O'Donnell and his col- league, Mr. Thomas, who denounced the company by the'most direct route, as follows :— Dr. O'DOXXELL said the Barry Company was sup- posed to have been formed to break a huge monopoly in Cardiff, but it looked as if they were trying to be the biggest monopoly in existence. Mr. W. THOMAS: The Barry Company are the biggest monopolists I have ever known. But we cannot affect indifference in a contest where the Barry Company seek to tyrannise over the community by establishing the toll-gate system of fifty years ago in violation of pledges made and repeated, and never contradicted, by a leading member of the Board of Directors. The representative of the Barry Company on the Local Board during this controversy urged the Public Works Committee to agree to the terms drawn up by his principals but he vouch- safed no explanation of past pledges and present performances beyond the remark:" You don't know the history of the whole thing: that's it." But surely the public are entitled, not to the history of the whole thing," perhaps: but to a statement explain- i ing and justifying the" right about face movement of the Barry Co. Mr Robinson, the engineer, and representative of the company on the Local Board, delivered a parting shot of defiance in this, his very longest speech at the meeting If you don't agree to the directors' concessions, the toll-gates will stop [traffic] on these roads." And Dr. O'Donnell, in his shortest speech, replied We shall see." We regret to learn that the Barry Company are fast winning a reputation for grasping selfishness. Surelv they can afford to be just, and even generous to the community they have practically called into being. But, should they fail in this, they will discover that to win a victory over the Bute interests is an easy task compared with con. quering a community fighting for their rights, and including men with the necessary courage to speak out to the directorate in the aggre- gate or in the unit. We sincerely trust the midnight evolutions of the "Rebecca" rioters of fifty years ago against the toll- gates of Cardigan and Carmarthenshire are not to be repeated at Barry in the year of grace 1891.

BARRY DISTRICT NEWS BARRY. BANKING FACILITIES—The agencies of the London and Provincial Bank at Barry and Cadoxton have now been converted into a branch, under the manage- ment of Mr. W. P. Phillips, and are open daily at each place- ANNIVERSARY.—A vorv successful gathering took place at the Welsh Calvinistic Methodists on Sunday and Monday last, when sermons were preached by the Rev. Mr. Hughes, Llangefni, and the Rev. Mr. Roberts. Taihen. Mr. Griffiths presided at the organ on Sunday, and Master J. Lloyd presided on Monday. SEA TRIP TO WATCHET.—Our readers will ob- serve from the advertisement which appears in another column that, wind, weather, and circumstances per- mitting. a marine excursion will run from Barry to Watchet to-morrow (Saturday) afternoon. The Earl of Dunraven steamer will leave Barry Island Pier at 3.15 p.m., and return at 6 p.m. The fares are only Is. 6d. and 2s. PRESBYTERIAN HALL.—We regret to hear that Principal Edwards, of Aberystwith, will be unable to fulfil his engagement to preach at the Presbyterian Hall, Barry, as was announced in the last week's issue of the South Wales Star. Principal Edwards has been appointed a representative at the International Con- gregational Council, which will be sitting at the time Doctor Edwards meant to' come to Barry. He will, however, shortly fix another date for coming. CONGREGATIONAL CHAPEL.—Next Sunday night the Rev. j. H. Stowell will continue his series of sermons on the Fatherhood of God. He will deal with the question, How does God deal with sin ? The following is a. brief outline of the discourse :— 1. The reality of sin. a defacement of the work of God. The practical work'of the Gospel is to remove it. 2. The nature of sin. It rehelliun against both the will awl the love of God. 3. The conquest of sin. God must crrapple with sin till He overcomes it, otherwise, as far as His will is concerned, He would no longer be supreme, nUtl, so far as Hi, love is con- cerned, He would no longer be true to Himself. 4. Imperfect theories of how God conquers sin. Annihilation is like a con- fession of failure. Ifoj>"t"xs punisfiment is unsatisfying both to the will and the love of God. The only way to conquer sin is to save the sinner mid this, therefore, God must for ever seek to accomplish. 5. Risk of distorting this truth. There is danger in weakening the severity with which a Holy Father must ileal with sin. 6. The victory consists in a reconciliation with both the will and the love of the Father. His government of us ftims at effectillZ this, and so makes punishment in the form of paternal chastisement far more inevitable and per- sistent than merely judicial retribution would be. 7. Personal reflection8. 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 Exchange Buildings, Barry. BARRY DOCK. SMASHING WINDOWS. — At the Glamorganshire Quarter Sessions, held at Swansea on Tuesday, Lily Rossiter, 19, charwoman, was indicted for unlawfully and maliciously breaking four plate-glass windows, value £20, the property of Henry Smith, builder, at Holton-road, Barry Dock.—She pleaded guilty, and was sent to prison for a month. LIBERAL ASSOCIATON.—A meeting of the Barry, Barry Dock, and Cadoxton Liberal Association was held at the Welsh Independent Chapel, Barry Doek, on Friday night, Mr. F. W. Taylor, iu the chair. The rules of the association were submitted to the meeting, as revised by a sub-committee appointed for the purpose and confirmed. It was decided also to get a popular speaker to address a public meeting in the course of this month. EXPORTS AND IMPORTS.—The shipments at Barry Dock for the six days ending last Saturday were as follows:—Coal, 67,147 tons 9 cwt.; Coke, 1,255 tons 2 cwt.; Patent Fuel, 70 tons 13 cwt.: total, 68, 473 tons 4 cwt. This was shipped on board 35 steamers and 15 sailing vessels—total, 50. The imports during the week consisted of 2,371 tons of I pitwood and 226 tons of bricks. The number of vessels in dock on Wednes- day morning last was 83—13 steamers and 25 sailing vessels.' CADOXTON. SERIOUS ACCIDENT.—William Birchill, a well- known boarding-house keeper, residing at Cadoxton, fell off a horse at Dinas Powis on Monday afternoon. He was conveyed to the snrgery of Dr. Treharne, at Cadoxton, when it was found that he had badly broken his leg. After the limb had been set he was carried home. A FAMED SHOW.—The well-known and'highly- appreciated travelling menagerie and circus of Womb- well's visited Cadoxton on Monday last, afternoon and evening performances being thoroughly well patronised by large numbers of the inhabitants. The tents, vans, &c., were stationed at Brock's Field, Barry-road. CLUB DINNER.—The second annual dinner of the Cadoxton Royal Lodge of the Ancient Benefit Friendly Society, as will be seen from the advertisement in another column, will be held at the Royal Hotel, Cadoxton, on Monday evening next. Sir Morgan Morgan will preside. Tickets may be had at the Royal Hotel, or of Mr. J. H. Davies, Barry road, and Mr. Rees Williams, secretary. MB. GEORGE LIGHTFOOT who had hitherto held the appointment of inspector of nuisances under the Barry and Cadoxton Local Board, left Cadoxton on Tuesday evening last for Blaenavon. Our readers will remember that a few weeks ago Mr. Lightfoot was appointed, out of a great many applicants, to the position of surveyor and inspector of nuisances with the Blaenavon Local Boart at a salary of £150 per annum. He worked well in our district, and proved himself to be a sterling good official. CRICKET CLUB.—The following are selected to play against St. Andrew's on Saturday at Cardiff :— R. Watson (captain), W. Morse, F. C. Boys, T. L. Davies, J. Lewis. H. Waters, J. Masters, C. Probert, D. Saunderson, T. Austin, J. Roberts, and W. R. Howells. The team leaves Cadoxton station by 2.45. The Cadoxton 2nd Eleven will play Porthkerry at the Merch Field, Cadoxton. The following will constitute the team :—W. Hodge (captain), O. Beddoe, C. Panley, F. Townsend, D. Griffiths, T. M. Thomas, J. Jenkins, J. McGregor, W. Gale, L. Fares, and J. Thomas. Match commences at three o'clock. IMPORTANT POLICE CHANGES. — Inspector Townsend, the chief of the local police force, has removed from the Barry Dock Police-station to Dowlais. to take charge of the police district there. During his short stay at Barry he has won the esteem of his men and the confidence and respect of all who came in contact with him. 'His recent promotion, therefore, to the position of inspector was a very popular one. Sergeant Rees, of Dowlais, is expected to arrive at Barry Dock either to-day or to-morrow, to take charge of the local police district. Sergeant Rees was formerly in charge of the local force about two or three years ago. A DRUNKEN MANIAC.—The inhabitants of Jenner- street were thrown into a ferment of excitement yesterday morning by the dangerous and startling actions of one of their neighbours. It appears that a labourer, who with his wife and family occupies a corner house which has a shop attached, went home in a very drunken and excited condition, and immedi- ately commenced making matters pretty warm and lively. He struck his wife on the head with a loaf of bread and sent another through a very large pane of the shop windows, a dinner plate soon settling another one of the large panes; A crowd of persons had by this time collected, and the stupid fellow after harangueing from the door step, and after opening one of the bedroom windows, proceeded to throw bedclothing, &c., into the street. Various other strange and stupid antics followed, and Acting-Sergeant Davies had to be called in to restore quietude. On the departure of that officer, however, matters resumed their former alarming characteristic, and it became necessary for the poor wife to have all the earthen and glass ware removed to the house of a neighbour. It is stated that the husband has been very much addicted to drinking lately. NEW THEATRE.—A variety programme has been again placed before the patrons of the Theatre Royal, Iddesleigh-street, this week, and it is in every sense an excellent one. An array of talent has been presented, which it is safe to say is second to none in South Wales, and the lessee, Mr. S. Barnett, is therefore to be congratulated on his en- terprise. Tom Berrick in his nigger spectacles fairly brings down the house while Herbert Albini com- pletely bewilders the audience with his marvellous sleight-of-hand entertainment. It is almost needless to say anything about Mr. James Manhill, as he has already established himself a favourite at Cadoxton. His now of eloquence is as rapid as ever, and the pro- gramme gives him his correct title of the prince of patterers." We must indeed give a special word of praise to Joe Alberto and Sara Hales for their ex- traordinary knockabout top-boot dancing. The for- mer's acrobatic performance, should be seen to be re- alised. Mr Fred Card's topical songs are an unquali- fied success, and Miss Ada Kingsley's tuneful singing and pretty dancing have rightly drawn much applause. Miss Nelly Maguire uses her splendid voice to much effect, and the enthusiasm her singing has produced this week is fully deserved. The musical portion of the proceedings is in the hands of that prince of pianists, Mr. T. W. Rosser, who we hope to see occupying his present position continually. Several excellent new scenes from the brush of Mr. L. Cullen have been added. Mr. Albini takes his benefit to- night, and a number of special attractions are announced. On Thursday, Friday, and Saturday of next week Hawthorne and Duckworth's comedy, In Charge," will be played. 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. t PENARTH. COAL SHIPMENTS.—The shipments of coal at the docks far the week ending Saturday, June 27, were 26,723 tons, 17 steamers and 4 sailing vessels having entered inwards. PRIMROSE LEAGUE PICNIC.—Through the kind- ness of the Misses Rairs the Penarth Branch of the Primrose League Habitation will hold their picnic this year at Court-y-Ralla Park, due notice of which will be given. TELEPHONE OFFICE.—The Western Counties and South Wales Telephone Company, of which Bristol is their head office, have recently removed from Mr. Wil- liams, the library, to more convenient premises in 21, Windsor-road. The charge to Cardiff is 2d., and Barry Dock 6d. THE BAND of the Penarth Batteries 2nd Glamor- gan Artillery Volunteers had the honour, on Thursday week. of playing at Cardiff Castlo. On this the second occasion the Marchioness of Bute was so much struck with the cornet solo of young Mr. Gear, viz., The Better Land," that her ladyship requested Bandmaster Draper to present .him to her. FORTHCOMING SPORTS.—The committee of the athletic sports met as usual on Tuesday evening at the Railway Hotel. Prizes to the value of eight guineas are to be given for the 120 yards flat handicap. In the 440 yards flat handicap, eight guineas the mile flat handicap, eight guineas and the mile and three mile bicyjle handicap, each eight guineas. Entries close on July 14th. Ax ANOMALY.—At the police-court on Monday, two or three cases of licensing prosecutions were brought before the bench for selling beer during prohibited hours on Sunday last. In the case of Mr. Benjamin and Mr Lowrie they were each fined £2 and cost"1 as the parties served were not bona tide travellers. This rather curious administration of the law i,f Mr. Clarke, of the Merry Harriers, was fined £5 and costs for a serving people under similar circumstances. DOG SHOW COMMITTEE.—On Monday evening the dog show committee held another meeting, amongst those present being Messrs. Hampton, Fod, Wadley, Hunter, Rollings, and Felton, Mr. C. Griffiths ably carrying out the duties of chairman. The indefatigable secretary, Mr. H. J. Frazcr, having read the minutes of the last meeting, commenced by stating Answers had promised to give a prize. A telegram was read from Mr. Lloyd, accepting the appointment as one of the judges. Dr. Treharne had also written his willingness to be on the committee—the only gentle- man in the neighbourhood that had replied, although several were written to. Mr. James Ware* the vice- president, had given an additional special prize. The entries are fixed to be closed on July 29, two days earlier than was first proposed, on account of Bank Holiday following on the Monday. The schedules are now ready. Bills and posters will appear in due course. FUNERAL.—On Monday the funeral of Mr. Charles Weeks took place at the Parish Churchyard, the Rev. Sweet-Escott officiating. Mr. Weeks for several months past had been confined to his bed. The greater portion of his life had been spent abroad engineering for the Government. The last ten years he had been chief superintendent over Mr. Mackay's works, having seen to the earring out of the esplanade, as well as the cliff and other principal roads in the place. Amongst those who were present paving him the last mark of respect were Mr. H. Snell, Estate Offices; Mr. Court, surveyor Mr. Davies, Newport; Mr. Proctor, Mr. Jones, Mr. Thomas, Mr. Macdonald, and Mr. Nurton. The funeral arrangements were ably carried out by Messrs. Hooper and Sons, undertakers. PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE.—On Mondav even- ing there was a meeting at the Local Board offices of the public works committee. There were present Messrs. Beavan, Pile, Shepherd, Cornwell, Morris (clerk), and Court (surveyor). Mr. Charles Edwards presided. The Surveyor reported the painting, Ac., at the fire-engine station was being proceedsd with. Re- ferring to the improvements at Cogan Station, the sur- veyor had had an interview with Mr. Howell, which it is expected will soon be commenced. The Board also intend making great improvements wn Cogan Hill, plans having been prepared by the surveyor.—Mr. Pile brought forward the question of improvenents in Lower Plassey-street, the plans for which the Surveyor stated had been ready for the last twelve months.— This matter will be brought before the Board at the next monthly meeting, as also the Plymouth-road ex- tension. Plans were presented for new houses in Plassey-street, and S anwell and Plymouth-roads. These were also for the Board's approval.—Mr. James Richards' plans fur stabling, Ac., in Windsor-road were objected to by the surveyor as they were in an incomplete state of drainage.—Referring to Mr. Evan Roberts' private improvements in West Cottages, ia connection with which he disputes the measure- ment. it appears that in three blocks of houses there is a difference of between two and three shillings.— Questions were asked of the surveyor respecting the changed names of Church-street and Earl-street. The Surveyor said the names would be shortly affixed. WENVOE. THE MISSES ROUS have left their country seat at Court-y-Ralla for a week or two to enjoy their seaside resort, Rock Cottage, Swanbridgo. DINAS POWIS. STATION LETTER-BOX.—A new letter-box has been erected at Dinas Powis Station, and collections will be made from it five minutes before the departure of the trains by which mails are forwarded, viz., 2.29 and 6.58 p.m.

BARRY AND CADOXTON LOCAL BOARD. MEETING OF THE HEALTH COMMITTEE. This committee of the Local Board met at Cadox- ton last Friday evening, when there were present, Dr. P. J. O'Donnell, chairman and Messrs. E. Tre- harne, W. Thomas, Sully J. Barstow, W. Thomas, Cadoxton Dr. Neale, medical officer; G. Light- foot, inspector of nuisances J. A. Hughes, clerk and G. F. Willett, clerk's deputy. MEDICAL OFFICER'S REPORT. Dr. Neale reported that during the month of May there had occurred in the district 59 births— 30 males and 29 females—being a birth-rate of 54'8 per thousand per annum. During the same period there had been 11 deaths, 10 being from general diseases, and 1 from typhoid fever. The death-rate was 10*2 per thousand per annum. The number of infectious cases notified were 13, viz., scarlet fever 10. measles 2, and typhoid fever 1. Most of the scarlet fever cases took place at Barry, a child having contracted the disease in the Rhon- dda Valley. BARRY HARBOUR. The medical officer called attention to the nuisances caused by the discharge of sewage matter in Barry Harbour.—It was stated that the matter was engaging the attention of the public works committee. A RECENT GRUESOME DISCOVERY. The Medical Officer said he had ordered the burial of the child which was recently found in a chimney (as reported in the South Wales Star last week) owing to its being a nuisance. The cost incurred had been 5s.—In reply to Dr. Treharne, the Medical Officer, stated that as there was no public mortuary in the district, guardians were not bound to bury the child.—On the motion of Mr. Barstow, seconded by Dr. Treharne, the cost incurred in the burial was ordered to be paid. AN IDDESLEIGH-STREET NUISANCE. Dr. Treharne asked if the attention of the medical officer had been called to the disgraceful sanitary arrangements at some houses in Iddesleigh- street, Cadoxton.—The Inspector, Mr. Barrett: The owner has given instructions for new drains to be put in.—Dr. Treharne But when is he going to do it.—The Inspector: I understand that the surveyor has the matter in hand as well. WATER ANALYSIS. The Medical Officer Submitted various reports from the Board's public analyst in reference to the quality of the water at certain wells, &c. Briefly, the result of the analysis was as follows :—Well at bottom of Crockhan Hill, considerable evidences of pollution from animal or sewage matter well near Arkell's Brickworks, no evidence of organic or excessive vegetable contamination, and in its present condition may be taken as fairly good water Palmerstown well, very appreciably con- taminated with drain water, and is totally unfit for drinking purposes water at Infectious Diseases- Hospital, free from animal or vegetable pollution-, and may be considered as of very fair quality. An analysis was also submitted of the water in the well at the back of the reservoir at Pencoedtre, and which used to run into the reservoir, but has recently been disconnected. It showed that the well contained a rather excessive amount of vege- table matter in pollution, and that the water was undesirable, especially for a public supply. Although the water was somewhat unsuitable, the public analyst could not condemn it as unfit for drinking.—The Chairman r At any rate, the water from that well is connected with the reservoir.— The impure wells, including the one at Palmers- town, were ordered to be closed. CARELESS SCAVENGERS AGAIN. The Inspector of Nuisances reported several instances of the gross carlessness and unsatis- factory manner in which the scavengers of the Cadoxton and Barry Dock district were carrying out their work. The customary notices to remedy the defects within twenty-four hours, were ordered to be served, otherwise the work will be carried out by the Board at the expense of the contractors. THE INFECTIOUS DISEASES HOSPITAL. It was reported that the cost of altering and renovating the infectious diseases hospilal had been £11 5s. lOd. more that the sum of £150 which the Board had given permission to be ex- pended.—The additional expenditure was approved of on the motion ofjj Mr. i Barstow, seconded by Mr. William Thomas (Sully). WATERING OF STATION APPROACHES. A letter was read from the Barry Dock and Railways Co., stating that the directors had agreed to pay to the Board the sum of £ 1 per annum as nominal payment for the watering of the station approaches at Barry and Cadoxton by the Board. THE INSPECTION OF VESSELS. I The committee then proceeded to consider the letter of Captain Whall, Board of Trade Offices. Barry Dock, which suggested that the Board should appoint an office whereby a systematc sanitary inspection of all vessels entering Barry Dock could be carried out.—After prolonged deliberation, it was decided to allow the matter to remain in abey- ance until the new inspector of nuisances had been appointed, when the duties of that official and his assistant will be defined, and proper arrangements made for the inspection of vessels as suggested.— Dr. Neale, the medical officer, will in the meantime make enquiries into the course adopted in other towns. CADOXTON STATION SUBWAY. Dr. Treharne thought the Board should take some action in reference to the subway at Cadox- ton Station. It was very dangerous, especially in wet weather, and many accidents had taken place there.—Tlie Chairman It is the private property of the Barry Company, and I'm afraid we can't interfere. If any accidents occur, the company will be responsible. CADOXTON RIVER. Mr. W. Thomas (Sully) stated that the river was in a very bad state, and when the water got lower, then would be the proper time to have it thoroughly cleaned out. If Mr. Forrest, as agent to the Wenvoe estate were asked to have this done he believed he would do so. He believed, with Mr. Barstow. that it was not the duty of the Local Board to do the work, but Miss Jenner and Miss Britton.—On the motion of Mr. Thomas, seconded by Mr. Barstow. it was decided to call the atten- tion of the persons named, to the matter. A QUESTION OF CLEANING STREETS. The next business was to consider whether the streets recently completed but still in the hands of the contractor should be cleaned by him. It was reported that the contractor refused to scavenge them.—The Clerk said the contractor would not hand the roads over until six months after the last certificate had betn given. He did not think it was the duty of the contractor to keep the channels clear, but was not quite so sure about the refuse on the roadways.—The Clerk was authorised to report to the Public Works Com- mittee on the matter. DISINFECTING CHAMBERS. The Inspector of Nuisances reported that the work of erecting the disinfecting chamber had been completed that day.—This was the principal business. MEETING OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. The usual meeting of this committee was held on Monday afternoon last when there were pre- sent—Mr. J. C. Meggitt (in the chair), Mr. B. Lewis, Mr. J. A. Hughes (clerk). Messrs. J. C. Pardoe (surveyor), George Lightfoot (inspector of nuisances), and C. Howe (collector). The follow- ing bills were presented for payment, and cheques were ordered to be signed for the respective amounts:—Mr. George Lightfoot. salary £8 lis. lOd Waterlow Brothers, £6: Mr. Thomas Paulett. ,£ 15 9s. Thomas Evans, blacksmith, :£ J 2 10s. 8d. Jenkyn Brock, hauling stone, £ 9 9s. 6d.: Charles Morgan, six yards unbroken stone. 18s.; T. Thomas, wheelwright, £2 7s. John Shaw and Sons, public health notices. 4s. 2d.: John John. con- tractor. £24 12s.: R. Pardoe, £69 10s.; R. Somer- field, three weeks' salary. £4 10s. C. Howe, collector, £17 10s. J. A. Huprhes, clerk, £2.): Dr. Neale, medical officer. £ 14: Western Mail, adver- tisements, 15s. Townsend, advertisements, £1 10s.; T. C. Milner. newspapers. 6s.: Phillips and Co.. 3s. 6d.; ditto, :C 1 Os. lid. Rees Jones, Barry, £7 18s. 6d.: W. R. Hopkin. chemist, £1 os. 9d. J. C. Gane, £1:) 13s. 2d.: William Osmond. 19s.: ditto, £, 70: R. H. Charteris, £, 1() 128. Lewis Evans, Main-street. Cadoxton, £ 12 9s. Bd. Barry Dock and Railways Co.. carriage £ 9 7s. 6d. This last amount was at first thought excessive, and a letter being sent to the general manager, a reply was read stating that it was the lowest, unless the Board had wagons of their own. The Surveyor's estimate for the ensuing month was read for HI 73 12s. 4d.. and a cheque in his favour for £200 was ordered to be drawn, the Surveyor having paid out of his pocket a larare amount since the previous month. Messrs. Stephenson and Alexander, rent of land in Quarrella-street. £2 A. Sheppard. limrt 4s. 6d. Mr. Howe, rent £ 13 5s. Infectious Diseases notification — Dr. Neale. 15s. Dr. O'Donnell, 17s. 6d.: Dr. Powell, 10s., and Dr. Gore, 15s. The collector (Mr. Howe) presented his report of collected rates and stated that he would be prepared with the estimated rate for the next meeting. A bill from Mr. Willie Howell, for an amount for services rendered in connection with the last Local Board election was read, and it was decided that.:£2 10s. be paid him.—The next item considered, being the question of tenders for printing, the Clerk said the ques'ion was referred from the Health Committee. He (the clerk) was not. present, but he understood that certain of the members were of opinion that undue preference, or. at least, that more printing was given The South Wales Star than they should have, and it was decided that the question of the general printing be considered at this committee meeting. He might say that it was well-known that he always procured tenders except in small cases, where the amounts did not reach five or six shillings. If they went round te get tenders for this, there would be more valuable time lost than the amount of work was worth, because they could not get the whole of the tenders without sending down to Barry. The bill had been before them that day, and in all cases the work when tendered for was given out to the cheapest. He would say that it would be extremely difficult if they went to obtain! tenders for everything, unless they de- cided that all the orders of the Board be sent round to different printers every month.—The Chairman said he thought it wiser and perhaps better to have the matter before the chairman of the committee. If it was better to have tenders for printing, then hy all means let them procure such. — This concluded all the business of im- portance. MEETING OF THE PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE. IMPORTANT BUSINESS TRANSACTED. A meeting of the public works committee of the Barry and Cadoxton Local Board was held at Ca- doxton on Tuesday night, when there were pre- sentr-Messrs. J. C. Meggitt (chairman), G. Thomas (Cadoxton), B. Lewis, J. Barstow. Dr. O'Donnell, C. R. Walker (drainage engineer), J. A. Hughes (clerk), J. C. Pardoe (surveyor), and Dr. G. Neale (medical officer of health). DRAINAGE REPORT. The following very important drainage report was read by the drainage engineer, Mr. C. R. Walker. Since my last report the progress of the works has been rather slow. The contractors state that they have a difficulty in obtaining men as the works are coming to an end, and no doubt they are in a measure suffering from this. The tidal outfall is being pro- ceeded with, and the lower end is complete, but there are still about eighty yards to be done. The progress of the tank sewer has been slow owing to the depth of the cutting. About thirty-three yards remain to be done. The aqueduct across the Cadoxton river and that across the tmn.11 stream opposite Sully are not complete. The small brick sewer and the 18in. pipe by Biglis are completed, but they are not yet ready to receive the sewage, as we have a. troublesome leak which we cannot stop until the hay is cut. The sewer and the extension at the back of Daniel-street are campleted, and I told Mr. Pardoe a week ago he might connect with any portion of the sewer lying above the Three Bells, Cadoxton. The sewage will flow into the brook below the brickyard, but it will very shortly be con- veyed round to the temporary outfall in the Cadoxton river. The sewer to Palmerston is under construction, but the rock has been extremely hard, and the progress has been slow. There is still about 315 yards of 9 in. pipe to be laid, and this work will take about five weeks, as the rock is the hardest that the contractor has had to contend with. The sewer and the storm overflow pipe in Robins-lane are under construction. There was some difficulty with the water pipes, and the level of the sewer had to be altered to avoid them. It was necessary to move the storm overflow chamber, and unfortunately the storm over- flow pipe comes a little above the level of the old road. As I understand this road is to be raised and altered it will be no detriment, but for the present the old road is being raised 18 inches over the storm overflow pipes, and the pipes have been sur- rounded by concrete as an extra. All the other sewers in Cadoxton are completed except the manhole covers. The Barry extension w.>s commenced last week the progress has been very slow. I have urged the con- tractors to press this work, and will use every en- deavour in my power to make them do so. The con- tract time for the completion of the works expires to-day, the 30th of June, being, I believe, the date when the contract was executed. The contractors re- ceived my order to proceed with the works on the 28th June last year. At the end of April last, when pressing the contractors to complete the work they raised the question of an extension of time on account of the severe winter. I told them they must write to me upon the matter and they wrote to me as follows —" They did not anticipate any question as to the time of completion as they assumed six or seven weeks would be added the contract time on account of the long frost, and they thought they could com- plete in that time." To which I replied on the 30th of April, I cannot accept your view as to there being six or seven week added to the contract time on account of the long frost. As I must immediately come to a decision in this matter, I shall be glad to know on what grounds you claim six or seven weeks, and how you have arrived at this time." To which they replied on the 6th of May, We find on looking I into the matter of time at Cadoxton that we lost between four or five weeks. and perhaps, therefore, you can see your way to add five weeks to the contract time we think we shall be able to finish." To which I replied on the Uth of May. I must not take into account at all the time required to complete the work. but only such times as it appears to me should fairly be granted you on account of the incle- mency of the weather. Yon must also bear in mind that a portion of the time lost through frost occurred in the Christmas holidays, and that during anv winter some allowance for frost has to be made. What I some allowance for frost has to be made. What I have to decide is. how much more time during this last winter has been lost through severe weather than in an ordinary winter, and I am inclined to put this time at three weeks. I cannot equitably give you a week at midsummer for every week lost at Christ- mas." I find that between the 20th December and the 10th of January little or no work was done to the tank sewer, that also one week was lost in March owing to the severe snowstorm, as the tank sewer trench during that time was drifted full. I think a fortnight now would fairly make up for any time lost by the frost in the winter, and one week covers the time lost by the snowstorm in March: hence the three weeks I have mentioned above. I have very carefully considered this with a view of arriving at a decision which is fair as between the Board and their contrac- tors. I called the contractor's attention a fortnight ago to the slow progress of the work, and wrote them that I could give the Board no reason for not enforcing the penalties after the 21st of July. I hope the Board will consider this decision satisfactory. The amount of the certificate will be about :£1.400. I certainly expected more work had been done last month. In reference to the cost of the extra works, I provided in the contract for supplementary works about 11.400, but I did not provide anything for rock occurring where I expected clay. The £1.400 will. I believe, cover the supplementary works required by bad ground, sub-pipes and extra manholes required on account of gas and water pipes, but it will not cover the extensions crlered by the Board at Barry, the enlargement of pipe in the Holton-road. the extension at Daniel-street, and the temporary outfall. These. I believe, will cost about £500. In addition the rock met with on the small brick sewer in the Barry Com- pany's road cost about £ 480 extra, which will not be covered by the supplementary works. I therefore think the total extras to the contract will be about £900 to £1.000. The committee shall have the exact figures so soon as I can ma ke them up. A short discussion ensued, and the drainage engineer was instructed to inform the contractor to proceed with the work with every possible des- patch. THE SCAVENGING OF PRIVATE STREETS. Mr. George Thomas brought up the question of the scavenging of the streets in which private im- provements had recently been carried out by Mr. A. Elliott. The contractor had to maintain the roads for six months, and the question was whether the clearing of the mud and refuse from the streets and channels came under the heading of maintenance. At present the main thoroughfares in Cadoxton were in a disgrac<^ul condition. He did not see why those thoroughfares could not be declared highways.—Mr. J. Barstow said as it was a matter of public convenience, he thought the work should be carried out by the Board.—After some discussion, the opinion of the clerk was asked, and he gave it as his opinion that it was not the duty of the contractor to perform such work.—Mr. G. Thomas moved that those streets "where the private improvements have been carried out should be declared highways. —The motion was unanimously carried.—The streets ia question are Iddesleigh-street, Vere- street. Main-street. Quarella-street. Kenilworth- road, and Harvey-street.—Mr. W. Thomas moved that the streets should be scavenged by the Board. —Carried. THE XECESSITY OF A WATER SUPPLY AT PALMERSTOWN. The Surveyor reported that he had obtained the necessary notices to serve upon the Palmerstown owners in reference to the water suppply. but as it was pointed out by the Clerk that as such notices specified the water-charge was not to exceed the amount stipulated in the ordinary water rate he had withheld them.—Mr. George Thomas asked if the Board was in a position to call upon the Water Company to lay the water mains to Palmers- to",n.-The Clerk said he had stopped Mr. Pardoe from serving the notices on account of the Water Company not being able to supply the houses with water at the cost contained in that bill. At Pal- meretown the Water Company wanted a certain guarantee in addition to their charge. In this case, therefore, the Board's notice was illegal, and they were not in a position to serve them.— The Chairman pointed out the interferfence the issue of the Board as the Water Com- pany required a guarantee of 10 per cent, for seven years, and that is what the owners objected to.—In answer to the Chairman, Mr. B. Lewis said the stones and other things necessary were on the spot ready to. close the well at any moment.—Mr. Barstow asked if there was at present, within Mr. Lewis' recollection, any probability of building proceeding at Palmers- town.—Mr. Lewis said he had been asked to join a company formed for the purpose of erecting 40 houses immediately.—The Surveyor understood that the Water Company were in -communication with Mr. Peter Williams, secretary of the Merthyr Building Society, and were now awaiting a reply. —Mr. Geo. Thomas did not think they could inter- fere with the company as to their Act of Parlia- ment.—Mr. B. Lewis Not interfere at all ?—Mr. Thomas: No, how can we interfere?—Mr. B. Lewis I think we have interfered, and seriously too. by closing the well.—Mr. G. Thomas That is the law, Mr. Lewis.—Mr. Lewis It is the law of the Board as carried out by Mr. Geo. Lightfoot. —The Clerk said regarding Mr. Lightfoot, he acted as directed by the resolution of the Board. He (the clerk) said he told the magistrates when they applied for the order that the Board did not press for the immediate closing of the well. but the analyst said the water was so impure that they made a direct order.—They had no option under the circumstances.—Mr. B. Lewis said the aetion of the inspector in this matter had place4 the Board, the people of Palmerstown, and the property owners in a very awkward, if not a very serious position. Perhaps it was no use saying much about the water, and if he were in the position of Mr. Peter Williams as a property owner he would have it analysed by the county analyst. He had an opinion that while getting the water sent ns represented there, the inspector had done everything he could to disturb the well. As the proof of the pudding was in the eating," so he took it that the proof of the water was in the drinking, and he must say that the water (a sample of which he here produced in a bottle) had been drunk in his family for a long time. The people were that evening drawing up water from the well and storing it wherever they could. He was not a great water drinker him- self, except when it was mixed with something else —(laughter)—but his family were a water drink- ing family, and Dr. O'Donnell would say that they were not effected either in the stomach or the brain by drinking the water. It was very unfair. he considered, the manner in which this water had been procured. Personally, he would prefer that water than that which had passed through the Cadoxton mains during the last three months. The Board was in a very awkward position, as their servant had caused the well to be closed before any supply had been provided for the district referred to. He did not wish impure water to be used. Besides, that well had been of great ex- pense to him as it cost him from 3s. to 4s. per week in employing men to carry water. The question was. what were the people of Palmers- town to do for water ? He thought Mr. Lightfoot had been too sharp, and he had besides threatened to proceed against Messrs. Evans and Phillips for not having closed the well. The water in question was certified not long ago by the medical officer of the Board to be free from anything of a bad nature.—Mr. W. Thomas Was there any whisky in it.' (Laughter.)—Mr. Lewis No. (Laughter.) —Mr. George Thomas thought the company ought to proceed to at once furnish the water supply, as the guarantee even at the present time reached nearly ten per cent.—Mr. J. Barstow said the contamination of the well was as much due to the carelessness of the people as anything else. The well had been sunk under his own supervision, and there did not use to be better water in the county of Glamorgan.—Mr. George Thomas moved that a letter should be written to the secretary of tha company pointing out that the inhabitants of Palmerstown were suffering severe inconvenience through the well being closed. He thought they should also state that the present number of houses ought to justify the company in laying the mains, and that there was a probability of further buildings being erected.—Dr. O'Donnell seconded, and it was carried.—Mr. Barstow. m reply to Mr. G. Thomas, said that at present £26 per year could be realised, which was only .£4 less than the company required to be guaranteed. He thought that if a fair representation were for- warded to the company it would be very favour- ably entertained.—Mr. G. Thomas moved that the necessary notice should be served upon the owners in reference to the same matter.—This was seconded by Dr. O'Donnell. and agreed to.—At the suggestion of the drainage engineer, it was also decided to offer the company the use of the Board's drainage trench, so that the work can be carried out in a more expeditious manner. IMPORTANT PRIVATE IMPROVEMENTS. The Surveyor as requested presented the follow- ing estimates for curbing and channelling the important thoroughfares mentioned — Holton and Weston-road. £ 1.817 Court-road, £ 58G. It [I was decided to apply for powers to borrow the money. DOCK VIEW ROAD SEWEB. A letter was read from Mr. Edward Hughes pointing out that the sewers in Dock View-roai were not deep enough for cellars 10ft. deep.— Dr. O'Donnell That's an alteration in the plans of the houses that were passed.—The Surveyor agreed. He said the present sewer was sufficient for an 8ft. sewer.—In reply to Mr. Barstow. the surveyor said the extra cost would be £ 200—The Chairman We had better write and ask Mr. Hughes and the owners to defray the extra cost, and then we will do the work. I move a resolu- tion to that effect.—Mr. Barstow seconded, and it was carried. DRAINS UNDER GRANOLITHIC. A letter wa< read from Mr. F. M. Karris, secretary of the Gas and Water Company. r box drains laid under the granolithic paving inHunt* street, Cadoxton. which he said were practically useless. He asked that the width should be the same as at Barrv.—The was an opinion exer- pressed that the company should bear the extra. cost.—At this stage a scene occurred. Mr. W. Thomas, in an exceedingly excited manner, accusing* Mr. George Thomas of continually interrupting him when he was about to speak. He said he thought he had quite as much right to speak even, as Mr. Geo. Thomas had, and he would not be inter- rupted by him or hnybody else. This led Mr. Geo. Thomas to appeal to the Chairman against what he characterised as an unjustifiable attack. The Chairman poured oil on the troubled waters and public business was proceeded with.—Eventually it was decided, on the motion of Mr. George Thomas, seconded by Mr. Barstow, to have the proper sized gulley placed under the pavement, aD amendment of Mr. W. Thomas to allow things to remain as they were, falling through. ° PROPOSED IMPORTANT IMPROVEMENTS. The Surveyor presented plans for proposed im- provements in the roads from Colebrook to Cadox- ton, and at Peterswell, kc.—It was decided to see the owners and endeavour to get the nceessary land to widen the roads to 40 feet. A CESSPOOL NUISANCE AT HOLTON, A letter was read from the Ratepayers' Associa- tion, and from Messrs. Richards and Gethin com- plaining about a cesspool nuisance near the Con- gregational Chapel, at Holton.—The Surveyor stated that his report in reference to the matter appeared to have been over looked. One of the sections of the extended sewerage scheme he had prepared referred to the cesspool in question.—Mr. Barstow moved that the surveyor be instructed prepare plans.—The Surveyor in reply to a ques- tion. said the only alternative to connecting with a sewer close by would be to wait until the private improvements scheme was carried out.—It was decided to write to Messrs. Richards and Gethin asking to be allowed to connect with their sewer. In the meantime the surveyor will proceed with the plans. EXGINEMAN's WAGES. In response to an application from the driver of the steam roller for an increase of wages, it was decided on the motion of Mr. Earstow*, seconded by Dr. O Donnell, to increase his wages from 27s. 6d. per week to the standard rate paid at Cardiff. PRIVATI DRAINS. The Surveyor stated that there were several private drains ready to be carried out. It would not be necessary to advertise as the amount to be expended would be small. It was urgent that the work should be carried out as soon as passible—He was deputed to procure a schedule- of prices by advertising for tenders, the tenders to be in by the following Tuesday. RESOLUTIONS FROM THE TRADES' COUNCIL. The following letters were received frora the Barry and District Trades' Council, and it was decided to refer them to the full Board for con- sideration. That this council approves of the nation of the Barrv and Cailoxtun Local Boanl in refusing to take oyer the Burn- Company's road on the company's conditions, and we deprecate the establishment of tollgates by th Barry Company oil sueli road. That this council strongly protests against the suit-letting of contracts by the Local and School Boards, or any other public body hadllg the expenditure of the ratepayers' money. and we would recommend that in letting such contracts preference should be given to local tradesmen, and that a clause be inserted in all contracts stipulating that the trade union ratf of wiicres be paid by the contractor also that a cWuse tie in- serted in all agreements prohibiting the sub-letting of "011- tracts, with a view to the abolition of the pernicious system of sweating, the Board retaining the power to allow the contractor to suit-let such portions of his work as would not be produced or carried out by him in the ordinary course of his busill{2!8; awl we further recommend that tlw preference ot public apiiointnients be given to local men, providing their qualifica- tions are equal to those of strangers. PLANS. Plans were passed for the following :-ChapeI. for Plymouth Brethren at Porthkerry-road, Barry, for the trustees* shop at Main-street for Mr. Brain two shops corner of Guthrie-street for Mr. John Jones stable in Main-street for Mr. Thomas Lewis; shop, Barry-road, Messrs. T. and C. Gane stable and house. Brock-street, for Messrs. Price and Weston bakehouse, Vere-street, for Mr. H. Jones Ii) houses in Vere-street for Mr. F. Small: 6 houses in Welford-street for Mr. Wright; 3 stables rear of houses on the Mount Pleasant Estate. Cadoxton, Mr. Thomar Thomas house, Newland-street, Barry Dock, Mr., E. Phillips farmhouse. Holton. Barry, for the Wenvoe Estate: premises in Thompson-street, Barry Dock, Mr. H. Smith alteration of premises in Thompson-street for the Barry Trading Com- pany amended plan of 2 houses, Treharne-street, Cadoxton, for Mr. William Howells 21 cottages, Victoria-road, Barry, for Mr. Owen 10 cottages, Dunraven-street. Barry, for Mr. Owen 15 cot- tages, Currie-street, for Mr. Jeffreys; 13 houses, Glamorgan-street, for Mr. D. Jones 14 houses, Dunraven-street, Messrs. T. and C. Gane. THE SURVEYOR GETS A HOLIDAY. The Surveyor applied for leave of absence for a fortnight's holiday.—It was decided to grant the request. WIDENING BARRY ROAD. The Board then proceeded to consider the follow- ing tenders for the widening of Barry-road from the Royal Hotel to the last house in Barry-road = —E. J. Ince, £.934 3s. 4d. W. R. Parker and Co., £1,120 lis. 5d.: W. E. Levshon. Union-street. Barry Dock, :0,143 6s. 3d.; Jenkin Brock, £ 1.166 Os. 7d.; D. Love, £999 14s. 4d.—It was decided that these- be refered to the chairman and surveyor to con- sider, with the recommendation that" the lowest. be accepted. THREATENED INJUNCTION AGAINST THE BOARD. The Clerk said he had received the following letter from Mr. Causey in reference to some land the Board were using for widening the Holton- road. It was stated that Mr. Causey had given, his consent some time ago for the Board to have the land :— Rose Tilla, Weston Hill, Cadoxton. June 27th, 1891. Dear Sir,—In reply to yours of this morning. I must remind you that the Board has had notice of my withdrawal two months since. Any infringemeJlt on my property will he r- sented to the utmost, as I shall have an injunetioll azaimt the Board. Any further communications please address to Mr. George David, solicitor, 4, St. John-street, Carrliff.-Yonrs truly, THOMAS CAWSKY. J. A. Hughes, Esq. After a lengthy discussion, it was decided that the whole matter be laid before the Board. DAVID-STREET. CADOXTON. A letter was read from Mr. Richard Davies, ask- ing the Board to proceed with the private im- provements of David-street, and it was decided to include it in the general batch of improvements now proceeding, the plan to be prepared by the surveyor. SERIOUS NUISANCES AT IDDESLEIGH-STREET. Mr. W. Thomas asked the medical officer of health to draw the committee's attention to the disgraceful sanitary condition of some houses in Iddesleigh-street.—The Medical Officer of Health said that it was impossible for a greater or more serious nuisance to exist, as drainage liquid was. under the flooring of certain houses.—It was stated that the matter had been before the health committee, and that the inspector of nuisances had had instructions.—Mr. W. Thomas said he would bring the matter before the next meeting of the health committee.—Dr. Xeale said he did not know but that he had power to condemn the houses as being unfit for human habitation.—It was decided to take immediate steps for the nui- sance to be abated within twenty-four hours from the following morning. BAllRY HARBOUR SEWAGE. The Chairman brought up the question of the increasing amount of sewage matter being- deposited in Barry Harbour. He asked the advice of the drainage engineer in the matter.—Mr. C. R. Walker advised that the committee should get the consent of the Barry Company to the outfall, and he vvould guarantee to get the consent of the Board of Trade in about a week after that was obtained.—After prolonged deliberation oh the matter,. Mr. Walker was appointed to approach the directors and the engineers of the Barry Company with the view of arranging for a 24in. outfall sewer and a storm overflow, and that he be in- structed to have the trench sufficiently large to allow of an additional overflow pipe from Barry Island. This was decided on the motion of Mr. George Thomas, seconded by Mr. Barstow. A long- discussion ensued in reference to the drainage engineer's terms, and it was understood that the terms agreed upon by the old Bpnrd would be satisfactory on both sides, viz.. 4 per cent. It was decided, on. the motion of Mr. Barstow, that Mr. Charters should take the levels of the proposed work, the drainage engineer, however, being re- sponsible to the Board. 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