The South Wales Star

IN AND AROUND BARRY. It was an excellent idea of the School Board to give the school children a holiday on Monday, and to commission certain members of the Board ito address the children on Tuesday morning. The older children seemed to understand very well •what Free Education meant, and the more intelli- gent of the younger portion seemed to have an idea of it also. One of the members of the Board asked at the Barry Infant School, as the easiest way to make the children understand" Now my children, can you tell me why it was you didn't come to school yesterday ?" No answer. The question was repeated. Suddenly a little hand was up, a little mouth was wide open with eager- ness, and two little eyes gleamed with excitement. The member beamed benignly, the teacher looked :pleased, and everybody looked kindly on the pre- cocious five-year-old. Well, why was it my boy V asked the member. Please, sir, because we had a -holiday," was the unexpected answer. The mem- ber looked just a bit confused, but it is only fair to the little ones to add that immediately after another little mite answered correctly. The Local Board meeting on Tuesday was a most important one, and it looked at one time as if it would be a somewhat stormy one. But somehow or other it was rather a tame affair, considering the controversial, not to say personal, matters dis- cussed. Mr. Wallis, a clerk of works employed by the Board, asked for an increase of salary. The Public Works Committee recommended that his application be granted, but some members of the Board resisted so strenuously that the committee's recommendation was not accepted. Knowing what was to come after, one rather expected a general row when the question of increasing the salaries of the other Board officials would be con- sidered. The prospect of a row seemed to be increased when petitions were read from certain ratepayers at Barry, Cadoxton, and Barry Dock, asking that the question be deferred until the rate- payers should be consulted, or, at all events, till 'they had a chance to express their opinion. Mr. 'George Thomas jumped up, and flushed with ex- citement asked, Are we the Board or are they ? I thought we were elected by the ratepayers to do these things." "Hear, hear," said Mr. Cory. "I quite agree with you," said the Chairman. "Eleven out of twelve members of the Board are present, and we ought to be able to do this." Amid a murmur of consent the petition was -allowed to be put in the waste-paper basket, or, to use a more Parliamentary expression, it was allowed to lie on the table. Then came tha question of increasing the salaries of the clerk, surveyor, medical officer, and the collector. The. nuance committee had recom- mended that the clerk should get £200 instead of :£ 100, the surveyor £300 instead of £200, the medical officer £7.) instead of £ ii), and the col- lector £ 100 iustead of :£ iO. The collector, how- ,ever, was to get his advance only on condition that he devoted all his time to the collection of the Local Board and poor rates. General Lee, as chairman of the finance committee, moved the adoption of the report in a conciliatory and gen- tlemanly speech, which created a very good im- pression. He just struck the happy mean. He pointed out the growing importance of the dis- trict, and the dignity of a board that represented such a district. He gave a good word to all the Board's officials, without soaping them too much. Mr. Meggitt seconded. After several nods and winks and wreathed smiles had been exchanged 'between Mr. W. Thomas, of Vere-street, and Dr. Treharne, the latter, in a most moderate speech, proposed an amendment. The clerk's salary, he proposed should be increased to £ 150, and the surveyor's should remain as it was. Mr. Thomas, of Vere-street. seconded, Mr. Benjamin Lewis supported, and Mr. Barstow bowed assent. These were, however, the only members who voted for the amendment, and the clerk and surveyor con- sequently left the room a £ 100 better off than when they entered it. Mr. George Thomas, I consider, took up the right line on the occasion. "Last year," he said, the Board tried to please all, and ended by pleasing none. We must pay. our officials, fairly, even generously. Let us, therefore satisfy them as they satisfy us. But let it be on the distinct understanding that no increase of salary be asked for another two years." And all the officials eagerly agreed with him. Then came the medical officer of health. Mr. B. Lewis got up, as the economical son of an economical farmer," to ask Dr. Neale to forego his increase for another two years. The increase was, however, so small that he would not move an amendment to the committee's recommendation. The medical officer's income was therefore increased by £.5 a year. Tis more blessed to give than to receive it has been said, and the economists on the Board now began to think so. The increasing of salaries fever now violently seized even Dr. Treharne and Mr. Thomas: of Vere-street, and they moved that the collector's salary be increased to £100 without any stipulation or condition whatever. Somebody, however, suggested that a percentage should be given on the amount collected, and Mr. Howç readily agreed to the suggestion. The question of the collector's salary was therefore referred back: to the Finance Committee amid the reminiscences of Mr. B. Lewis (who said it was he who first pro- posed payments by commission), and the onimous growls of Mr. George Thomas. I congratulate the officials with all my heart. Is it true that they are going to give the Local Board members a champagne dinner to celebrate the event ? I must say it was rather invidious to treat the collector in that way. If the work of collecting the Local Board rate is sufficient for one man's whole time, the Board should be prepared to make it worth the man's while. The collector was quite willing to accept a percentage, and I don't see how the Board can refuse to accept an obviously: fair way out of the difficulty. The question of the Cadoxton Common was deferred for a special meeting of the Board. Pro- bably this was the wisest thing that could be done, for after hearing the deputation from the Trades' Council everyone was fagged. The deputation stated their case very well, and I should say that they are sure of getting their claims conceded when they come to be considered at the next meeting of the Board. I said that everyone was fagged. That isn't quite true. There iva* one there whose energy lasted to the bitter end, and he was Mr. Benjamin Lewis. He was borne up by the knowledge that he had a grievance. I am sorry to say, he was aggrieved at what I said in this column a fortnight ago about the outbreak of typhoid at Palmerstown, and he turned the vials of his wrath on me till I was willing even to drink the water of the far-famed Palmerstown well rather than encounter again the thunders of his anger. It may be remembered that I said that the outbreak of typhoid fever was due to the im- purity of the water of the well. But it seems that the family where the typhoid broke out didn't drink the water from the well, but had been drinking the water of some waterworks company for the last four months. The irate member seemed to think that was an awful score over me, but I never pretended to know the domestic arrangements of Palmerstown families—I merely took for gospel truth what Mr. Lewis had often said to the Board. If you close the well," he had said over and over again, "you will be depriving all the inhabitants of Palmerstown of their water." But it seems that that wasn't altogether true, for here was one family, at all events, who did not use the well. Heigh ho put not your trust in princes, or even in members of the Local Board, when they soar in the ethereal heights of heaven-born oratory. I can't quit the subject of the Local Board with- out saying something of the chairman. No one, who has not attended the meetings of the Board, has any idea of the amount of work that has to be got through in a short time. No one, who has not seen an incompetent chairman trying to con- duct the business, has any idea how much de- pends on the capacity of the chairman. I must say this for our Local Board, that they get through a marvellous amount of work, and I think the members themselves will readily agree with me in saying that a great deal of the credit is due to the businesslike way in which Mr. Meggitt presides. Our Board is as good, perhaps even better, than the average Local Boards, but still there are one or two there who are as dull—well, as the average member of Parliament. It is no easy thing to curb the impatient ones, and to keep the slow ones up to the scratch and this Mr. Meggitt has succeeded very well in doing. He seems to know intuitively when a question has been sufficiently discussed, -and when he calls out Vote, gentle- men," every one accepts his decision without a murmur. I was glad to see that our townsman, Dr. Lloyd-Edwards, presided at a meeting of the Welsh Baptist Union at Carmarthen. His paper on temperance was about the best, as well as the most temperate, that I have seen for some time. The great fault of temperance people, I find, is not temperate enough. Of course, I don't mean that they are not temperate in their drinks; but because they are temperate drinkers they think they have an open commission to be most intem- perate in their language. Dr. Edwards' speech was most judicious and judicial. He condemned moderate drinking, but he recognised that the country was not ripe for the total abolition of the drink traffic. He suggested, therefore, that the monopoly which publicans enjoy and sometimes abuse should be broken down and that the State or public bodies should take the drink traffic into their own hands. This would ensure our getting good liquor, and moderate dunking. A most ex- cellent suggestion, truly, if practicable. What is this I hear about the Temperance Depu- tation that went to St. Nicholas on Wednesday ? I am told that the four rev. gentlemen who com- posed the deputation arrived at the village some four hours too early. The question was, what were they to do in the interval ? Only two places suggested themselves, the village pub." and the police-court. I am also told—but I don't believe it—that the rev. gentlemen, in their uncertainty, tossedup which place of amusement to go to, and the lot fell on the police-court. There they went, but, in a short time, they had to make way to the Highway Board. For the next four hours the deputation walked the dirty roads in the midst of a drizzling rain that would damp the ardour even of a Rechabite. The magistrates at the brewster sessions acted in an altogether new manner. They told the police that if an objection was laid against one public-house on the ground that there were too many objections should be laid against all. I fully agree with theri. If there are too many public-houses, I think the magistrates, not the police, should be allowed to say which is not wanted.

BARRY. CHORAL UNION—The Barry Choral Union has decided to commence rehearsing Judas Maccabseus (Handel). Copies may be had, and members enrolled, at the choir practice which is held next Sunday even- ing, at 8 p.m., at the Welsh Congregational Chapel, Barry Dock. The conductor is Mr. D. Farr. BURIAL BOARD MEETING.—A special meeting of the Barry and Cadoxton Burial Board was held at the New Cemetery, near Merthyrdovan Village, on Friday evening last. The object of the meeting being held on the ground was to enable the members to personally inspect a. number of defects both as regards the new cemetery lodge and the grounds generally. Canon Allen was voted to the chair, and there were also pre- sent—Messrs. G. Garnett, J. Barstow, W. Thomas (auctioneer), E. O. Evans, Phillips (Holton),. J. A. Hughes (clerk), and 11. Thomas (caretaker). Mr. J. C. Parcloe, Local Board surveyor, and Mr. James, con- tractor, were also present. The Clerk presented a lengthy list of matters which required immediate re- medying, and with regard to various little details in connection with the cemetery lodge, the contractor gave his word that they should be carried out by the following day. In reference to the cesspool near the house, the surveyor stated that it was within the pre- scribed distance mentioned in the Local Board bye- laws, and would have to be set back a distance of 40ft. —Mr. Barstow promised to see Mr. John John, who occupies the adjoining field, in reference to the re- moval of the cesspool on to his land, and also to ask him if he would have any objection to the sink drain emptying itself near his drain. The caretaker was given instructions in reference to the drainage trenches and other matters, and it was decided—the Local Board having given the necessary permission—that Mr. J. C. Pardoe should be asked to mark out the grave spaces on the ground according to the plan. After several unimportant matters had been trans- acted, tbe proceedings concluded. FOLLICK'S is the Best Sb,op for Jewellery. Splendid assortment and at all prices.Corner of Barry-road Und Main-street.—Advt. FOR THE LARGEST and best selected stock of Watches, Clocks, and Jewellery at the lowest prices go to Newman's, Exchange-buildings, Barry. CADOXTON. MR. GEORGE THOMAS, a member of the Barry and Cadoxton Local Board, and Mrs. Thomas were among those recently presented at Ostend to the King of the Belgians. SATURDAY EVENING OUTDOOR SERVICES.— We note with satisfaction that these services, which are chiefly conducted by the energetic pastor of the English Baptist Chapel, Rev. L. Ton Evans, and other friends from the same place of worship, are still being held with much success. The services, which are generally held near Cadoxton Commons, at the top of Main-street, are, as a rule, listened to with much atten- tion by large crowds of public-house patrons, whom the missioners desire to reach. We have no doubt but that much good will accrue from the holding of these ser- vices, and we wish Mr. Evans and his band of assistants the support and success their labours desei Y J. ENGLISH CONGREGATIONAL MISSION.—Mr. D. A. Davies, who has for several weeks past been in charge of the English Congregational Mission, which was established at a large room at the Shaftes- bury Temperance Hotel, Cadoxton, preached on Sun- day last prior to leaving the district to continue his study at the Brecon Memorial College. The congre- gations were numerous and attentive, an especially large number being present at the evening service. Mr. Davies very kindly gave up his holiday to dis- charge the onerous duties of conducting the cause in Cadoxton, and he did so to the utmost satisfaction of members of the denomination. He proved himself to be an acceptable preacher, and an indefatigable Christian worker, consequently he leaves the district amidst the regret of all those whose pleasure it was to come in contact with Mr. Davies. We wish him a very successful scholastic career at Brecon, and trust to see him again at no far distant date. ENGLISH BAPTIST BAND OF HOPE.—The second anniversary of the above society was held on Monday, 31st ult., when tea was provided in the chapel. The childrens' tea took place at 4 p.m., and the adults at 6 p.m. About 90 children and 40 adults attended the tea. There were present:—President, Rev. L. Ton Evans; secretary, Mr. J. H. Edwards; and Messrs. Easterbrook, S. But, W. Cook, &c. Tables were taken by Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Gill, and Mrs. Parry. The lady attendants were theiMisses. A. M. ScantJebury, M. Ball, E. Davies, E. Holloway, E. Ellis, E. George, &c. After the tea the children were treated to plums, apples, biscuits, pears, &c., and though it was very wet all of them thoroughly enjoyed themselves. At 7 p.m. a public meeting was held, when the follow- ing programme was gone through: — Reci- tation, Beatrice Parry; duet, Mabel Phillips and B. Summers; address, L. Ton Evans; duet, Miss M. Ball and Mr. J. H. Edwards; recitation, Louisa Mason; solo, May Holloway; reading competition; solo, Louisa Mason, Please give a penny, sir." This was excellently rendered, and was encored. Recita- tion, Bessie Birt; song, Miss E. George —The secre- tary's report was very encouraging, and showed an increase in the membership. 'iner* .?.s fileo a large increase in the receipts and expenditure balance in hand, £3; number of members, 80.—A vote of thanks was then accorded to the secretary for his past services and report.—Mr. A. Parry proposed, and Mr. M. Lawrence seconded, that a vote of thanks be accorded to those who presidod at the tea tables, the lady attendants, and Miss E. Holloway for presiding at the harmonium during the weekly and public meetings. IF YOU WANT your Watch or Clock well repaired or cleaned at a moderate charge take it to Newman's, High-street, Cadoxton. WHERE TO GET GOOD FURNITURE—With D. W. Thomas, Vere-street, Cadoxton, who is the cheapest and the only experienced man in the district. Bring your repairs to him. n FOLLICK'S is the Genuine Shop for all kmus of Clothing. Corner of Barry-road and Main- street.— Advt. LEWIS'S PECTORAL BALSAM is, without doubt, the best Cough Mixture I have ever known. It soothes the Chest and assists expectoration. It ought to be most widely known."—In bottles, 13 jd. and 2s. 9d. WENVOE. JUBILEE WEDDING.—An interesting event will take place in Wenvoe parish to-day (Friday), viz., the Jubilee wedding rejoicings in connection with Mr. Daniel Thomas (Burton HaU Farm) and his esteemed partner. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas are much and de- servedly respected throughout the Vale of Glamorgan, and will undoubtedly be the recipients af many con- gratulations. They are the parents of, amongst others, Mr. W. Thomas, auctioneer, Cadoxton, Barry; Mr. Daniel Thomas, Bute Arms, Treherbert; and Mrs. Thomas, Tredegar Arms, Pontypridd. WHERE TO GET GOOD FURNITURE—With D. W. Thomas, Vere-street, Cadoxton, who is the cheapest and the only experienced man in the district. Bring your repairs to him. PORTHKERRY. ) SIR EDWARD REED, K.C.B., the member for Car- diff, was so far recovered from indisposition that he was' enabled last Friday to proceed from Porthkerry House, near Barry, to London. ST. NICHOLAS. DINAS Powis HIGHWAY BOARD.—The monthly meeting of the Dinas Powis Highway Board was held at St. Nicholas* Police-court, St. Nicholas, on Wed- nesday morning. General Lee (vice-chairman), pre- sided, and there were present, W. J. Smith (New Wallace). Lougher (Llanveithyn), M. Howells (Cole- brooke). Loughor (Bonvilstone), O. Williams (Hamp- stone), W. Evans (St. Nicholas), J. W. Morris (clerk), and E. Rcymond (surveyor). Several tenders were received for the construction of the Pontsarn Bridge, the contract being given to the Tyneside Steel Co. (whose price was JE170) providing the Llandaff High- way Board do not object.—A piece of road near Cole- hrooke was ordered to be improved at a cost of £5.- Miss Jenner complained of the condition of a certain footpath near Twynyrodyn, and it was ordered to be repaired at a cost not exceeding £ 2.—The Clerk of the County Council wrote giving the consent of that body to the borrowing of £ 950.—In reference to the Way- cock-road, it was decided, on the suggestion of General Lee, to fence off 40ft.. of the whole distance if the land could be obtained. The road is to h<¡¡.ve a 24ft forma- tion, the metalled width being 18ft.—The seal of the Board was affixed to the contracts for the Waycock and Pontsarn roads.—A rate of 6d. in the £ was ordered to be made.—A cheque was signed for £20 to Mr. Lowrie for a Dinas Powis road improvement, such cheque to be handed him when the work is completed. Mr. Oliver Williams attended as a deputaeion asking the Board to widen and improve the road to Weston siding. The Surveyor said the cost would be about £300. It was decided to take steps to borrow sufficient money. The Wenvoe estate have given the land, and other parties interested will be asked to contribute to the eOSt. -T-. ITT WHERE TO GET GOOD FURNITURE—With D. W. Thomas, Vere-street, Cadoxton, who is the cheapest and the only experienced man in the district. Bring your repairs to him. I

THE liARKV DOCK BAILWAY FATALITY. AN IGNORANT FIREMAN. An inquest was conducted at the Infirmary at Cardiff on Saturday touching the death of George Hence, a goods guard in the employ of the Barry Dock and Railways Company, who died in the In- firmary on Friday.—His wife, Elizabeth Hence, said deceased received some injuries whilst at work six weeks ago, and he had been in the Infirmary ever since. Deceased told her that his injuries were received through the brake being put on without signal, and he seemed to blame the fire- man.—Edmund Ryan, goods checker, in the employ of the company, said he was passing alongside the train deceased was working. They were shunting some loaded waggons into the siding. He was going to look for the deceased, when he saw a man lying on his back with his head on the four-foot and his legs on the rails. He shouted to the driver of the train to stop. The latter did not seem to hear until he shouted for the second time. Then the driver jumped from his engine and pulled the body out. He saw the wheel of one of the trucks go over deceased's leg twice. William Henry Henshaw, the driver of the train, said he had the signitl from the fireman' to shunt back.—Harry Osborne, who was employed as fireman on the day in question, admitted giving the driver the signal to shunt. He (witness) had no signal from anyone else just at that time.—The Coroner You are not supposed to give the signal to shunt until you get a signal to do so, are you ? No, sir.—Then why did you give the signal to the driver I Witness I had a signal to do so.—The Coroner But you have just told me you had not; I can neither make top or tail of your evidence. I don't know what you mean. You will get yourself into trouble if you are not careful. Now, who gave you the signal to shunt ?—Witness I don't know. —A Juryman The wonder is a great many more men are not killed with such men about. I*don't think the jury will accept this man's evidence. I for one won't, for I can't believe him.—The Coroner Neither can I while he goes on like this. —Another witness (John Lenthall, the brakesman of the train) said there was no signal given at all, and it was the best plan to let a man finish un- coupling before a signal was given. The deceased was an experienced man used to the work, and knew exactly what was going to be done. It wasn't a rule between the guard and brakesman to give a signal unless they could see they were running into danger.—The House Surgeon said when the man was admitted to the infirmary both his legs were crushed, and the left knee joint was opened. The immediate cause of death was blood poisoning, the result of deceased's injuries.—The Coroner thought Lentliall's evidence had put the matter clearly before. them. Men who were engaged shunting *very day naturally got care- less. but if the jury thought there was any gross neglect or carelessness on the part of anyone they must say so. Referring to Osborne, he said he had never examined a more grossly ignorant man he was incompetent to fill any position on an engine. If the jury wished to suggest anything against him, he would forward their suggestion with pleasure. The jury retired to consider their verdict. Returning, the Foreman said they found deceased had died from blood-poisoning, the result of injuries received by him on. the 18th July: whilst engaged in uncoupling a truck. They were, however, of opinion, that the brake being applied without a signal being given, caused the deceased to fall from the truck, and they also thought the fireman Osborne was not a competent man for his duty.—The Coroner You take it to be an accident, then .'—The Foreman Yes.—The Coroner: I am quite satisfied. The witness Osborne is not competent for his work, or for any work requiring ordinary intelligence. I do not think the company should employ cleaners as fireman.

HOPE OF BARRY SONS OP TEMPERANCE. OUTING FOR THE HOLTON CADETS. Last Saturday in gloriously fine weather, the Cadet branch of the Holton Lodge of the Sons of Hope Temperance Society were treated to a picnic in Porthkerry Park. The procession was formed opposite the Victoria Dining-rooms, where the lodge meets, and started at 3.15 p.m., headed by the Barry Wesleyan String Baud. The district banner, a most gorgeous affair, was displayed for the first time at Barry, and this and the coloured bands and sashes gave the procession a striking and animated appearance. The Cadets turned out in full strength, and among the seniors present we noticed L. Cook (Worthy Patron), Bro. Wedlake (A.P.), L. Rees (secretary), Bros. Bridgman and Diamond (representatives of the district). The party arrived at Porthkerry Park, near Cwmciddv Farm, at four o'clock. After many games had been played, which was pro- many games had been played, which was pro- vided by private subscription, tea was laid on a tabl-i under a spreading chesnut tree" at five o'clock. Mrs. Diamond. Mrs. Collins, Mrs. Wedlake, Mrs. Anderson, Mrs. Thomas, and Misses Davies, Evans, Ward, and Perry assisted. After tea Mr. Diamond presented a beautiful electro-plated teapot, a wedding gift from the Cadets, to Mrs. Wedlake, in a neat and appropriate speech, to which Mr. Wedlake briefly responded. Mrs. Diamond afterwards gave away excellent books which the worthy patron, Mrs. Cook, pre- sented to the Cadets. Mr. Cook is to be compli- mented, not only for his generosity, but on the good taste he showed on the selection of the books. which were bright, interesting, and valuable. The lodge generally is to be congratulated on its suc- cessful outing and in the general progress it has made since its commencement IS months ago. The lodge now consists of 40 cadets and 53 seniors, and the number is constantly increasing. The picnickers were very lucky in having a fine day and in securing the services of an excellent string band.

ST. NICHOLAS LICENSING ¡ SESSIONS. The St. Nicholas Annual Licensing Sessions .were held on Wednesday at St. Nicholas. The magistrates on the bench were Mr. O. Jones (chairman), General Lee, and Major Thornley. The court was crowded the whole day, much interest being manifested in the proceedings. The following gentlemen were present from the Barry district to oppose certain licences :— Revs. Canon Allen, — De Heume, J. H. Stowell, M.A., J. Honey, and L. Ton Evans, and Messrs. Reed, Garnett, F. W. Taylor, Ac. Except in cases where notice had been given they were not permitted to oppose. BARRY DOCK STATION REFRESHMENT LI- CENCE.—Mr. J. H. Jones, solicitor, applied on behalf of Mr. R. P. Culley for the renewal of his license. Revs. J. Honey and L. Ton Evans asked to be allowed to speak, or give evidence on oath, but were not per- mitted to do so, as they had not given notice of op- posing. The Bench said they thought it was under- stood that when the licence for the Barry Dock Hotel (also belonging to Mr. Culley) was granted there would be no necessity for the station licence. The case would be adjourned until the 20th inst., at Pen- arth, for Mr. Culley to prove that the licence was required. SHIP HOTEL, BARRY.—Mr. Harry Cousins applied, on behalf of Mils Leicester, for the renewal of the above licence. Mr. Richards (Messrs. Richards and Gethin) gave evidence, which showed that the cost of the new building would be about £ 4,700.—Granted. THREE HORSE SHOES Ixx, DINAS POWIS.—The police objected to the renewal of this licence on the ground that there were two other public houses at Dinas Powis.—Inspector King and Police-constable Herbert Evans gave evidence to show that the house was not required.—Mr. Benson, barrister, applied for the renewal, and expressed his surprise at the opposi- tion, especially as there was no complaint against the landlord's character.—The Bench granted the renewal, and said that if the police thought there were too many licensed houses in any particular district they should oppose the whole, and allow the bench to decide which should not be renewed.—General Lee being an interested party, did not sit in this and the following case. PROPOSED NEW HOTEL AT DINAS POWIS.— Mr. Benson applied for a provisional order for the tranfer of the licence of the Three Horse Shoes, Dinas Powis, to a new building to be erected near Dinas Powys Station.—The police opposed, as did Mr. F. P. Lloyd-Jones, on behalf of Mr. Lewis, Rockside, and other residents.—Mr. W. H. Dashwood Caple, architect to General Lee (for whom the building is), gave evidence that it would contain 14 bedrooms and the usual hotel rooms and offices, the whole cost being nearly £ 4,000.—The Bench refused the application, as it was stated the building would not be ready for nine months. RED COW Ixlt, PENMARK.—The police objected to the renewal of the licence of the above, on the ground that it was not required. Mr. Benson applied for the renewal.—Mr. O.H. Jones said it was absurd to oppose the licence, as it was one of the best-conducted houses in Glamorgan.-—Licence renewed. PARK HOTEL, BARRY.—Mr. Benson then applied for the transfer of the licence of the Red Cow Inn, Penmark, to a new building at Barry, to be called the Park Hotel.—Mr. J. A. Hughes objected on behalf of Mr. J. A. Davies, Barry Hotel, and Mr. Reed opposed on behalf of Canon Allen and 600 residents of the locality. A member of the Barry Good Templar Society handed in a petition against the license, but it could not be received.—The building not having been commenced, the licence was refused. OLD POST lxx, BONVILSTONE.—The police opposed the renewal of the licence of the above, in con- sequence of the owner having been fined during the year for a breach of the Sunday Closing Act. —Mr. W. L. Yorath supported the renewal.—The Bench granted a six days' licence only. MERRY HARRIERS INN, LLANDOUGH.—Mr. Harry Cousins applied for the renewal of the above licence. The police opposed, because the landlord, Mr/ T. Clode, had been fined for serving non-boud-fide travel- lers. Thpre was a disagreement between the Bench, but two of their Worships being in favour of granting the full licence, this was done. 0 DUSTY FORGE INN, NEAR ST. GEORGE'S.—The police opposed the renewal of this licence, on similar grounds. Mr. J. H. Jones applied for the renewal on behalf of Mary Benjamin, and said that thehouse had been in the hands of the same family for over sixty years. P.C. Stansfeld, in cross-examination, said the conduct at the house was extraordinarily good.—The license was renewed. COLCOT ARMS, NEAR BARRY.—The police ob* jected to the above licence on the ground of the alleged dilapidated condition of the premises.-—Mr. J. H. Jones, who applied for the renewal, proved that the notice was illegal, the house having been erected prior to the Act of 1889.—Application granted. SWAN HOTEL, DINAS POWIS.—Mr. Lawrence applied on behalf of W. A. Lowrie for the renewal of the above licence. The Bench granted a six days' licence only, as the landlord had been twice fined during the year.

FORMATION OF A BUFFALO LODGE AT CADOXTON. Last Thursday week a lodge of the Royal Ante- dilvian Order of Buffaloes was opened at the King- William the Fourth Hotel, Cadoxton. It had been intended to install the new members before dinner,, but owing to some mishap the regalia were, not forthcoming, and the insignia of the Barry IXxjk Lodge had to be borrowed. This occasioned some delay, and it was consequently thought better to sit down to dinner before initiating the new members. An excellent dinner bad been pro- vided by Host McGill, which was neatly served in the long-room of the hotel. The dining- room was very tastefully decorated by Mr. Fre- derick, of Barry. Sir John Hammett was in the char, and among those present we noticed Sirs J. Hammett, Benjamin Watts, Mid G. Jenkins, Primos H. de Boer, G. W. Mortimer, C. Marsh, D. Cole, G. A. Campbell, J. Melvin, and Messrs. D. Shaw, J. G. Owen, H. L. Jones, &c., &c. After dinner a great number of new brothers were in- itiated, and the new lodge had a very successful start. The members of the press, however, not being Buffs," were excluded from the after- dinner proceedings, and could only hear occasional shouts, and songs, and cheers from the long- room. The curious oan learn the significance of the noises by joining the lodge, for everything is chronicled in the minute book of the order. We wish the new lodge every success.

SERIOUS ACCIDENT AT BARRY. About noon on Wednesday a serious accident befel a man named George Halwell, of 33, Richard-street, Barry, who was in the employ of Mr. Joseph Cory. He was shifting some wagons about, when suddenly one of the wagons slipped round, and he was severely crushed between the rails. He wa.s conveyed to the Cardiff Infirmary as soon as possible, and at a late hour on Wednesday night was reported to be in a very critical state.

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MARRIAGE OF MR. T. J. HUGHES, BPJDSEND, On Wednesday last the prosperous town of rexliam was en fete, the occasion being the marriage of Miss Phillys May, second daughter of Mr. James Fisher Edisbury, J.P., of Wrexham, to Mr. Thomas John Hughes, solicitor, Bridgend. The auspicious evcnt had aroused a great deal of interest among the inhabitants of the town, where the bride and her honoured father are held in the highest esteem, and where the wide spread popularity of the bridegroom had won the greatest admiration and regard. Previous to the arrival of the wedding party a large crowd had gathered outside the precincts of the Parish Church, and who evinced the greatest interest in the occasion. The inside of the Church was thronged with friends and admirers of the parties anxiously awaiting the arrival of the bride and bridegroom. The wedding party were seated in the chancel. Shortly before two o'clock the bridegroom ar- rived, attended by his brother. Mr. W., Yorath Lewis, as best man. Precisely at two o'clock the bride entered the church, leaning upon the arm of her father, and attired in a tailor-made gown of grey cloth, with waistcoat and gauntlet cuffs of white cloth, and grey hat trimmed with shaded grey and white ostrich tips, and carrying a beau- tiful bouquet of white flowers, the gift of the bridegroom. The bridesmaids were the Misses Rose and Violet Edisbury. sisters of the bride, who wore dresses of brown cloth, trimmed with shrimp-coloured silk, and brown hats to match, and also wearing gold bar brooches and carrying handsome bouquets of pink carnations, the gifts of the bridegroom. The marriage ceremony was performed by the Ven. Archdeacon Howell, assisted by the Rev. J. P. Lewis. The weather was charming, and the sun shone (brightly during the afternoon. The church was crammed during the ceremony, and the happy pair received an immense number of congratulatory telegrams. May their married life be all sunshine As the party left the sacred edifice the Wedding March was played by Mr. Sims, the organist of the church, and outside the building an immense throng had gathered, and the bride and bridegroom had great difficulty in making their way, amidst a heavy shower of rice, and other very evident mani- festations of good wishes and esteem, to the carriages in waiting. The reception was held in a large marquee, erected in the lawn in front of Belgrave House, the splendid residence of the bridegroom's father. The guests numbered 40. In the .evening a grand ball was held at Belgrave House, and was numerously attended. The bells of Wrexham Church rang forth a merry peal throughout the afternoon, and cannons were fired in honour of the auspicious event. The bells of Newcastle Church. Bridgend, rang a gorgeous peal throughout the afternoon in honour of a popular and respected townsman. The bride and bridegroom left WTrexham by the 4.40 p.m. train for London, ell route for the Isle, of Wight, where the honeymoon is to be spent, amidst the hearty congratulations and sincere wishes of numerous friends. The following is the list of presents :— Bride to bridegroom, dressing case bridegroom to bride, sealskin jacket and bridal bouquet; the bride's father, household linen, Berchstein piano, and dining- room table the bridegroom's parents, entire bedroom suite and accessories, dinner service, travelling trunk, Ac.; Mr. and Mrs. A. Ll. Hughes, set of dish covers Mr. Stanley Edisbury, travelling cases and Queen Anne teapot Miss Rose Edisbury, carved oak chest; Miss Violet Edisbury, Kaga vases; Mr. and Mrs. R. Cook Jenkins, complete services of plate and cutlery Mr. A. E. Morgan, dining-room clock; Mrs. A. E. Morgan, hand-painted medalions; Master Clifford Morgan, dining-room ornaments; Mr. Willie Lewis, service of fish knives and forks and carvers; Mr. Harry Lewis, service of dessert knives and forks Mr. and Mrs. T. C. Jcnes, silver tea and coffee service Miss Phillips Jones, silver spoon-warmer and sugar basin; Rev. R. and Mrs. Harding. glass and silver flower-holder; Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Tilston, silver hot water kettle; Mr. and Mrs. Baugh, fruit and cake stand Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Baugh, dessert ser- vice Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Yorath, silver salver and tea tray Master T. L. Yorath, silver toothpick; Miss F. Yorath, five o'clock teakettle and stand; the Misses Yorath, Cardiff, crumb scoop; Mr. W. L. and Mrs. Yorath, fruit and cake stand The Ven. Archdeacon Howell, very old engraving (1743); Mr. Arthur J. Williams, M.P., and Mrs. Williams, silver muffineers; the Misses Hughes (Brynhyfryd), Imari ornaments and photo screen; Mr. Tudor Hughes, cheque; Mrs. Gittens, afternoon tea cloth Mr. Colemere Gittens, brass-mounted fire screen; Mrs. Coleman. Gittens, entree dish; Miss Emilie Gittens, five o'clock tea service; Mr. and Mrs. Williams (Maeeygwernon Hall), silver salt cellars and spoons; Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Edward:, silver five o'clock teaspoons and sugar tongs; Mrs. Clara Novella. Davies, Wedgewood five o'clock tea service; Mr. and Mrs. E. T. David, brass writing set; the Misses Roberts (Bala), silver sugar sifter; Mr. and Mrs* Hopley Pierce, knife rests Mrs. Davies (Penyvai), toast rack; Mr. Charles Davies, silver and ivory handled umbrella; Mrs. Williams (Brynmenin). glass water jug; servants at The Cottage, electro table bell; servants at Belgrave House, glass water jug; Mr. J. Griffiths, clothes basket; an old friend, Tantalus spirit case; assistants at London House, Bridgend, oak and silver salad bowl and ser- vers; Mr. and Mrs. Hacks, silver sugar tongs; Miss Laura Simms, oil painting Miss Lizzie Bud, butter knife; Mr. Alfred Ayrton, silver pepper box; Miss Maud Jackson, repousse' vases Mr. ana Mrs. J. Her- bert Lewis, crumb scoop; Mr. Frank Bellis, silver entree' dish; Miss Sarah Evans, fern stand; Mrs. Heywood, hand-painted gauze and ivory fan; Mr. Overton, cheque; Mr. and Mrs. Jenkins (Rhoose), pair of vases; Mr. Wynne Evans, egg stand; Mrs. Latham Cox, hall lamp Mr. Melville Holmes, break- fast Mrs.W. Thomas, afternoon teaelothaud serviette Miss Emilie Stra.chaa, silver five o'clock teaspoons and sngar tong3; Mr. and Mrs. John Francis, silver salt cellars and spoons; Mr. and Mrs. Michael Davies, pair of bronzes, Mrs. Roderick Hughes, brass writing set; Rev. Ager and Mrs. Beet, Hungarian ornament; Mr. and Mrs. D. P. Pierce, enamel night clock; The Town Clerk of Neath and Mrs. Curtis, oak and silver celery stand; Mr. B. Griffiths, cigar and cigarette case; Mrs. Perry, silver sugar tongs; Messrs. W. Stubbs and E W- Howells (clerks in the bridgroom's office), silver salt cellars and spoons; Mr. C. J. Calde- cot, photo album; Mr. and Mrs. H. Croom Johnson, hall gong: Mr. S. Lloyd and Mrs. Meek, silver and glass epergne Mr. Henry Lewisj aBrated waters stand and tweezers; Mrs. Preese (Brynhyfryd), crumb sooop; Mr. and Mrs. D. H. Lloyd, case of nut cracks and grape scissors Mr. and Mrs. Samuel, Doulton vases; Mr. Albert H. Hughes, pair of candle sticks; Miss Lloyd (Sale) breakfast onset: Mr. Robert Jones, quilt and toilet covers; Mi. and Mrs- Liversage, oak and silver inkstand Mr. and Mrs. Hutchinson, Queen Anne teapot and clock; Employees at the North Wales Mineral "Water Factory, case of fish knives and forks; Mr. and Mrs. H. Silvester, Russia leather purse Mrs. A. David and Miss Smith, Queen Anne afternoon tea service Mr. S. H. Stockwood, pocket oa,se Major David (Margam); pickle stand; Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Richards, hog pen-wiper; Mr. T. Powell, cut-glass salt cellars Mr. and Mrs. Evan Williams, onyx paper weight and clip Mr. W. Llewellyn Williams, travel- ling flask; Mr. John Jones (Wrexham), oil painting; Mrs. Coles, oak and silver butter cooler; Mr. J. F. Cragoe, preserve spoons and pickle forks; Mr. John Brown, butter knife and cooler; Mr. and -Mrs. D. Williams, travelling inkstand; Mr. Jos. F. Hedgecock, oak and gold inkstand; Mr. and Mrs. Fitch, tomato dish; Mr. Coplestone, oil painting; Dr. and Mrs. Drinkwat°r, hand-painted satin sachets The Misses Prichard (Longfields), case of nutcracks and pickers; Mr. and Mrs. L. Parry, cake dish; Dr. and Mrs. Eyton Jones, silver muffineers Miss A. Phillips, ornament; Mr. and Mrs. J. Hughes, photogravure; Mr. Morton Bailey, Whittier's poems Mr. A. and Mrs. Bradley, terra cotta vase; Rev. J. P. Lewis, gold brooch Dr. and Mrs. Davies (Wrexham), silver cake basket; Mr. and Mrs. George Bate, Worcester flower vase Mr. C. K. Benson, butter knife, cheepe scoop, and pickle fork in case Mrs. Perry, photo screen; The Misses Owen, repousse hot-water jug; Mrs. Hannan, painted portrait; Mr. J. Fernall, silver card case; Mrs. Carter (Wrex- ham), broad dish; Mr. and Mre. T. Young, morocco leather hand-bag; Miss Rice, handkerchief case; Mr. Gooch, two pannel oil paintings Mr. Weaver, pearl and silver button-hook. SKETCH OF HIS LIFE. Mr. Thomas John Hughes is the son of the late Mr. Thomas Hughes, and was born at Bridgend on the 2Sth day of June, l>v)3. He is, therefore, at present a little over 28 years of age. His father was descended from an old Carmarthenshire family, and, having settled as a young man at Bridgend, soon became one of the leading men of business in the town. To the regret of all, how- ever. he died in 1834 at the early age of 40, leav- ing a widow and several children. Mr. T. J. Hughes' mother is the daughter of the late Mr. William Yorath. by his wife the daughter of Mr. Evan Smith. The Smiths were, for genera, tions, leading tenant farmers in Glamorganshire- and Mr. Yorath (whose death at the great age of 93 we recently recorded) was, until his retire- ment, one of the foremost agriculturists in the district. In 1867 Mrs. Hughes contracted a second marriage with Mr. W. Jones LeWls, of Bridgend. Both Mr. and Mrs. Lewis are still living, and are held in the greatest respact in the town. Mr. T. J. Hughes was educated at Bridgend Grammar School, Arnold College. Swansea, and at the great Nonconformist College. Mill Hill School, London. Even as a child he was blessed with a most retentive memory, and at five years of age he made his first public appearance at the Town-hall as a reciter. He still does a lot of reciting, and no entertainment in the town or dis- trict is complete unless the services of Tom Hughes have been secufed. He is always a persona grata at the informal meetings which are held in connection with the National Eistedd- fod, and he is said to have charmed Judge Gwilym Williams more at Brecon by his recitations than even by his legal acumen at the County-court. In 1878 Mr. Hughes passed the Oxford and Cambridge Senior Local Examination with distinction, and for this and other scholastic successes received prizes from the hand of Mr. Gladstone on his memorable visit to Mill Hill on New Foundation Day, 1879. In 1880. when high up in the Sixth Form, he left school, and was at once articled to Mr. W. R. Randall, solicitor. Bridg- end. He immediately made his mark as a public speaker, and became a prominent member of the Mechanics' Institute and the Parliamentary Debat- ing Societies. In 1884 he succeeded in re-starting the defunct -Liberal Association, at Bridgend, and was appointed hon. secretary. Towards the close of the year he assisted SirHussey Vivian in formu- lating a scheme for the division of the county under the Redistribution Act. during which time he paid several visits to Park Wern. His valuable services in this matter have been publicly acknow- ledged by Sir Hussey. Mr. Hughea#has all through been a most active and energetic worker in the Liberal cause. He was one of the deputation at the enquiry on behalf of the County Liberal Association. At the end of 1884 he visited several districts in the new con- stituency of South Glamorgan, formed local associa- tions and formulated the present constitution of the association of the constituency. He had, how- ever, to leave his work unfinished, having to pro- ceed to London to prepare for his final law ex- amination. This examination he passed in June, 1885 with honours, being placed first in the first class, and taking the 4 Clements Inn" and Daniel Reardon prizes. Since the establishment of the separate honour examination in 1880 to the present time, Mr. Hughes is the only Welshman who has attained this much coveted distinction. While in London he was appointed registration agent for South Glamorgan, and at once returned and commenced work. For the last six years he has been the Liberal advocate at the Revision Courts. In the contest between Mr. A. J. Williams and Mr. (now Sir) J. T. D. Llewellyn he took an active part, speaking, canvassing and organising incessantly for Mr Williams. In 188.) he was appointed hon. sec. of the South Glamorgan Liberal Association, which post he has held ever since. Much of the credit for Mr. Williams' great victory over Mr. Mowatt in 188(1 was due to the organising ability of the hon. secretary of the association. He was a member of the special committee who organised the big demonstration to Mr. Gladstone at Sketty. The secretary pre- pared and (together with the treasurer, Mr. Lewis Williams) presented the South Glamorgan Asso- ciation address to the veteran statesman and was one of the favoured few who were present at the now 'historical banquet at Park Wern in the evening. In the same year he as- sisted in the formation of the South Wales Liberal Federation, and has since its birth been a member of the Executive, and of the Emergency and Political Literature Committees. Mr. Hughes is also a member of the Welsh National Council. As a lawyer, Mr. Hughes went in for advocacy from the start, and soon took a leading position at the local county and police-courts. As an advo- cate, he is most impulsive, and throws himself heart and soul into his case, as if the fate of the world depended on the issue. It is no wonder that one who loses himself in his ease to such an extent should be impatient of contradiction, and that now and then there are occasional rows with the chairman of the beaks at the police-court. But even when most excited, he doesn't miss a chance of scoring off" his opponent, as the chairman of the magistrates knows to his cost. Mr. Hughes has, besides, a good common law and conveyancing practice. In 1888 he was appointed clerk to the Bridgend Local Board and Urban Sanitary Authority, in succession to the late Mr. T. Stockwood, junior. In religion, Mr. Hughes is an ardent Noncon- formist, is a member of the English Bftptist Chapel. Bridgend, and has laid the foundation stones of many of the Nonconformist chapels of the district.

QUOITS. BARRY v. ST. FAGAN'S. This return match was played at St. Fagan's on Saturday last in splendid weather, and as a score resulted in a victory for the Barry team by 74 points. After the dinner, refreshments were takem at the Plymouth Arms Hotel, the visitors returning by blokes at 10 o'clock. BARRY. ST. FAGAXS. Mostyn. 21 I Spiller 4 Ward 21 Thomas 8 Uwins 21 I Blick 13 Davies 21 Burke 14 Griffiths 21 D. Welsh 16 J. Owen 21 Welsby 16 C. Owen 21 Maretii 4 Illingworth 21 Betterton 2 Pearson 8 [ J. Welsh 21 176 105 BARRY v. PONTYPRIDD. This match wae the outcome of two matches played by the above clubs resulting in a tie; and to prove its superi- ority it was decided to play a match on neutral ground, the Cardiff Quoit Club kindly lending the ground for the occasion. The weather was most unpropitioras, rain falling is torrents at the latter end of the game. The scores are appended below, and show a victory for Pontypridd by ten points. After the match both teams adjourned to the Angel Hotel, Cardiff, where an excellent dinner was provided, and presided over by Captain Robinson, Barry Club; president, G. White, of the Cardiff Qlub; secretary, G. T. West, Barry and W. Walking of the Pontypridd Clubs. BARRY. POXTYPRIDD. Willett. 21 E. Edwards 6 Ward 21 Davies 7 Uwins 21 E. Jones. 16 Martyn 21 Williams 19 Clark 19 W. Jones 21 Morgan 19 G. Rankins 21 Bolton 14 McGregor 21 Owen 21 B. Rankins 21 Illingworth 9 McMorland 21 James 7 j Mclntosh 21 164 174 BARRY QUOIT CLUB. It was decided to play handicaps to close the season, when various prizes will be played for. A movement is also on foot to amalgamate the Barry Gymnasium, held, by the kind permission of Mr. John Robinson, near East Barry House, in the Barry Quoit Ground, and anyone interested sn gymna.sium matters will please communicate with Mr. F. Willett, 2, Wenvoc- terrace, Barry.

TO MESSRS. REES, DIXON, AND LEWIS, OF WYNDHAM-STREET, BRIDGEND, SADDLERS. A S publishers of Saddlery and llaruex*. we beg JL to apologise to you for having allowed a paragraph to appear in our August issue under the heading, Glamorganshire and Monmouth- shire Master Saddlers' Association," which by inference stated that you started in business with only e20 in capital. This Etatement we received from Mr. David Williams, saddler, Tre- herbert, as one of our correspondents, and caused to be inserted in good faith as an item of general news. We have since ascertained that the statement is altogether incorrect, and we readily express our regret for the annoyance caused you by its in- sertion, and we are taking steps to obliterate the I paragraph from the remaining copies in stock of Saddlery and Harness, and to insert a contra- diction and apology in our next monthly issue. (Signed) T. KIRBY & SON, 3, Bradford-street, Walsall.

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BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, & DEATHS. BIRTH. HOSGOOD.—On the 26th inst.. at Parrv.the wife of J H. Hosgood, of a son. MASR IXC ES. HUGHES—EDISBUUY.— On the 2nd inst., at the Parish Church, Wi'txhan;, hv the Yen. the Arch- deacon of St. Asaph, &s<iste':l by the Rev. J. P. Lewis, Thomas John Hughes, of Bridgend, solicitor, to Phillys Mary, second daughter of James Fisher Edisbury, J.P.. of Wrexham. ROBEIITS—JONETS.—On the 1st inst., at the Parish Church, Giyntaff, Pontypridd, by the Rev. S. R. Jones, vicar, assisted by the Rev. T. D. Daviee, curate, Oliver J. Roberts, of the National Bank of Wales, Limited, Pontypridd, and eldest son of J. W. Roberts, Wyndham House, Bridgend, to Bessie, second daughter of John Jones, Geiiiwastad, Ponty- pridd. DEATH MUNDAY.—On the 2nd inst.,verv suddenly, at Abhey- wood, Kent, Susan, the beloved wife of Mr. William Munday, of 29. Harvey-street, Cadoxton. aged 60. Deeply regretted. JOXES RPHOMAS &- CO., UNDERTAKERS A- COMPLETE FUNERAL FURNISHERS. EVERY REQUISITE FOR FUNERALS OF ALL, CLASSES. The onh Proprietors of Houses, Shellibiers, óvc. iii the district. r,VI U.r,(. ( HOLTON-TIOAD. P. TLTIY DOCK. j VERE-STREET, OADuXTON. WANTED. APPRENTICE WANTED to the PAINTING, PAPERHANGING, and DECORATING.— Apply, Mr. E. J. Roberts, High-street, Barry. WANTED, A GENERAL SERVANT: Welsh V t preferred.—Apply Box S2, Slur Office, Cadox- ton. TTTANTED, a GENERAL SERVANT.—L. F_ VV Star Office, Cadoxton. WANTED, a LAD to LOOK AFTER TWO f f HORSES. One used to Horses prefered.— Apply, stating wages required, O. F., Star Office, Cadoxton. A YOUNG MAN (30), with modrrate capital, would like active PARTNERSHIP in any good busi- ness in Cadoxton-l^rry. Har. practice! knowledge of printing business. Excellent character.—B." Star Office, Cad oxton. WANTED, a SEVEN or EIGHT ROOMED HOUSE at once.—T. P.. Star Office, Cadox- ton. WANTED, a Situation behind counter in a small Clothes Shop, by a Young Lady with som? ex- perience.—Address X. V. 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the Spanish Protestant Sporetus as a heretic because he differed from the Genevan Church in an insignificant point of dogma. Luther, himself, was more intolerant of Zuinglianism and Calvinism than of Popery. The priests, that fired the faggots at Smithfield under Mary were willing to brave the most cruel tortures and the most shameful death under Elizabeth, in their zealous devotion to what they thought was the truth. It is most unjust, therefore, to reproach the Pilgrim Fathers for not being in advance of their age. They believed so in- tensely, that they could not respect the belief of any who differed from them. It is to the eternal honour of Roger Williams that he was the first to establish a free State but we would have expected Mr. Iwan Jenkyn, F.R.H.S., to know that the old belief that Roger Williams was a descendant of a Carmar- thenshire family was an exploded myth. It should not be forgotten, also, that the charter incorporating Rhode Island had to be sanc- tioned and signed by the great Protector nor should we forget that within-ra few years the Catholic Lord Baltimore granted an even greater measure of religious liberty to the in- habitants of Maryland. Religious liberty is not the product of one age or of one sect, much less of one man it has grown with the growing enlightenment and civilisation of the world. That there is a modicum of truth in what Mr. Jenkyn said, it is impossible to deny. But such unwise efforts only tend to aggravate the evil, and to destroy the object which every patriotic Welshman ought to have in view. Let us have plain speaking, by all means; but let us not by undue detraction of a great denomi- nation," or by unsubstantiated charges against the narrow leaders of the four sects in Wales, rouse into new life those sectarian differences which are rapidly dying away.