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THE FREE EDUCATION ACT.
THE FREE EDUCATION ACT. BARRY AND CADOXTON. In celebration of the adoption of the Free Edu- cation Act, which came into operation on Tuesday last, the 1st of September, the children attending the board schools under the jurisdiction of the Barry United District School Board were given a day's holiday on Monday. On Tuesday morning, prior to the commencement of school business, the children of the respective schools were ad- dressed by members of the Board. On Tuesday morning. in the unavoidable absence of Mr. Lowdon, the chairman, the Rev. J. Price and Mr. E. F. Blackmore (members of the Barry School Board) addressed the different sections of the school. The schoolroom was almost quite full when prayers were read, and the scholars looked healthy, clean, and intelligent. Mr. Blackmore, in explaining to the children the reason why a holiday had been granted on the previous day, said that the 1st of September of this year would be looked upon by future his- torians of the age as one of the most important days in the Victorian era. From that day out education in elementary schools would be free, but he hoped that they would not think, because it was free, it was therefore of no value. (Hear, hear.) After exhorting the cMldren not to be daunted by apparent difficulties or to be afraid of doing work that was uninterest- ing. he went on to make a suggestion that as no fees would have to be paid now, the parents of the children should give the children a penny or two- pence a week to put in the penny savings' bank which had been started by Mr. Higman in the school. The Rev. J. Price emphasised what had been said by Mr. Blackmore. He hoped that education would not be despised because it was free for God's greatest blessings were given free. Afterwards the infant school was visited, and the order, cleanliness, and good behaviour of the children reflected the greatest credit on Miss Wood and her assistants. CADOXTON. At nine o'clock on Tuesday morning. Dr. P..1. O'Donnell addressed the children of the various departments of the Cadoxton Board Schools, in reference to the fact that from that day forward education would be free in the schools. The children were present in full force, and looked exceedingly clean, happy, and tidy. At the con- clusion of Dr. O'Donnell'3 brief remarks he was accorded hearty rounds of applause. Dr. O'Donnell said he had been asked by the members of the School Board to attend the open- ing of the schools that morning, from which day education would be entirely free. The cause of his being present vas a mark of the Board's appreciation of free elementary education as a grezft boon. and he hoped that their parents would realise it as such as well. The Board bad been one of the first school authorities to adopt it. and he hoped that now it had come into operation, the attendance would be very much increased. It did away with the necessity of those parents who were poor and had large families, appearing before them for the remission of the school fees. and which was alike distasteful to the Board and to the parents. Each child in the schools could from that day forward avail iteelf of every educational facility in the school without the payment of school pence. He desired, however to draw the attention of 'the parents and children to the fact that Mr. Ewebaiik, their master, was commencing a Penny Saving's Bank for the children in the iphools, so that those parents who so desired might send a similar amount as had hitherto been paid in fees, with their children to the schools,and those sums would be placed in the Savirg's Bank to the credit of the children. He thanked the children for having listened so attentively to his few remarks. (Loud applause.) BRIDGEND. The National School at this town will be free. The managers at their meetirg soxe days back decided to accept the fee grant according to the Act, an amount which will keep the institution in much the same revenue as hitherto. Though some parents m&y wish to pay for the schooling of their children, yet the managers ;"eel that the working-class population in the place generally does not permit the school to throw away the opportunity offered by the grant. They say they cannot help themselves. NEATH. The managers of Aldermen Davies's Schools, Ifeath, have decided that the payment of weekly feea shall cease after the 31st of August. There are about 200 children in these schools. It has been publicly announced *hat after the date above named no payment will be asked for the education of any cldld, and to this will be added the free use of books, copy bcoks, sHtes, and other school materials. The schools cannot be properly carried on without the aid of subscriptions, and the managers invite the contribution of small sums from the parent. The Jibove remarks also apply to the Melincrythan School. As already stated in our columns, Mr. Join Henrv Rowland, chair- man of the board of management of the British Schools, informed our representative that this board had resolved to adopt the Elementary Education Act of 1891. and parents would now have simply to feed, clothe, and house their chil- dren are Protestants. He imparts his religious instruction to children of Catholic parents before and after schoo1 hours, and there is no attempt on his part to proselytise. Questioned on the point, he stated unhesitatingly that'there was not a single case of a Protestant child having been drafted f-om his day school into his Church. The Education Act would be a great boon to his school, but he did not at present see how the in- evitable deficiency in the maintenance fund was to be made up. GLYNTAFF. The managers cf the National Schools have resolved to declare t' e schools free from Tues- day. It has also been decided to appeal to the parents of the children and others interested in the religious education of the people to make up by means of voluntary contrifcutiors tho s which the schools will sustain by adopting the Free Education Act. Means will be provided to enable everyone to do this systematically. ST. FAGANS.s The managers of St. Fagans Castle Church of England Schools hive decided to accept the Free Education Act of 1891 from Tuesday. PONTYPRIDD. The Free Education Act has been adopted at Pontypr'dd, and all the schools of the district were closed on Monday to celebrate ihe event. LLANTWIT-MAJOR. It is not known whether tne School Board inter d "0 take advantage of the Frte Education Act at Llancwit-Majoi. Certainly the public have not been informed of the fact, and unless steps have already been taken, it wiil be impossible to adept the At,o unt'l vlie 1st of October. It is to be hoped that Jie parishioners will take the matter up, and b-iii g piessu'-e on the Boaid to compel them to accept the great boon of free schools.
THEATRE ROYAL, CADOXTON, BARRY.
THEATRE ROYAL, CADOXTON, BARRY. The management are evidently doing their lftvel best to secure the unstinted patronage of local theatre-goers. A visit to the Theatre Royal this week abundantly convinces one that they have succeeded in hitting the popular taste to a very nicety. Black Diamords is a splendid play in evc-y sense of the word, and is done ample justice by a thoroughly capable company. The numerous sensational incidents of the drama and the many laughable points, found huge favour with the large audiences which attended every night. Jack Flynn," a sailor, as pourtrcyed by Mr. Kendal Hewson, soon became a great favourite with the audience, and was equally at home in the comical business in the public-horse scene, and the stirring event pictured in the explosion in the pit. "Peggy," "Jacks" sweetheart, won the hearts of the audience with her pretty face and delightful acting, as indeed did Hetty Leigh," the rose of Gaythorne, and the heroine of the piece. "Rangit Singh," a Sikh soldier, created a peat impression when he appeared on the stat,e in native costume. The- plot of the p?ay lies principally on this faithful retainer, who journeys to England to deliver up to the handsome curate of Gaythorne, the Rev. Philip Dale"—capitally acted by Mr. Wilson Brash—the will of his master, who was murdered in Bombay by his son-in-law, Cyril Staker (Mr. J. H. Booth), who eventually secures it by following "Rargit" to England. The cold-blooded Bell Conquest," a woman of the world, was a part admirably enacted by Miss Kate Travers.and we must also not omit to give a word of special mention to Mr. J. W. Carlin, who, as Patsy Flynn," created roars of laughter as the imbibing landlord of the II Pitman's Welcome." The following also capitally fulfilled their respec- tive parts :—" Stephen Harris," Mr. A. Nelson "Sergeant John Jones Jenkins," Mr. F. Dix; Captain Dasher," Mr. C. Sharp. 'r" a
WORK AND WORKMEN.
WORK AND WORKMEN. THE RHONDDA MISERS' ASSOCIATION. The usual monthly meeting of the Rhondda Miners' Association was held at the Windsor Hotel, Ton. on Monday. Chairman, Mr. William Williams, Gelli. There were 38 collieries repre- sented. The question of the proposed removal of Mabon to reside at Pontypridd had been sub- mitted to the collieries, with the result than ten collieries voted for the removal, 21 against, and five were neutral. A discussion took place upon a suggestion for providing a suitable house for the Rhondda member of Parliament. It'was the general feeling that such a residence should be erected, and be the property of the district, and a resolution was carried— That the question of erecting a residence for our hon. member be submitted to the collieries for the next monthly meeting. The proposal to retain the poundage system as a means for raising a substantial sum for sup- porting the Parliamentary representive and other purposes came on again for discussion. It was felt that one difficulty in carrying out the proposal was that several collieries had not been paying poundage. In the end it was resolved— That, seeing a great number of collieries are not paying poundage, the scheme will not be practicable, and, in the opinion of the meeting, some other scheme ought to be founded. In reference to a proposal to hold the meetings of the association at Porth, as being a more central place, it was resolved that the question should appear on the next agenda. In respect to the long-pending dispute re six- feet list at the Navigation CoLieries, Mountain Ash, a request was made that the men be allowed to give notice to terminate contracts to-day (Tues- day). It was stated that at the request of the agents and the sliding-scale the men, after a w eek's strike, returned to work in June last on the under- standing that the matter would be dealt with in the course of a month. They had now been work- ing three months, and there was no signs of a settle- ment.—Mr. W. Abraham, M.P., said the men had exercised great patience. It had been le."t with Sir William Lewis and himself to settle the dispute. Sir William, on account of the state of his health, had gone to Germany, and hence the delay.—A member said he believed no settlement would be arrived at so long as .work continued. It was resolved— That permission be given to Nixon's Navigation workmen to tender their notices to-morrow (Tuesday), subject to the approval of the federation executive. The following resolutions were also adopted :— That the application from the Bute Merthyr Colliery to pay strike pay to the night men that were on strike be laid before the colliers for financial aippoi't, as the rules wiil not allow of their being paid from the dis- t-ict fum7s. That the Penygraig case be left in the hands of the agents and colliery committee, and that, fai ing settle- ment, it be again brought forward at the next meetirg. That the- application from Cwiravon to pav strike pay to the two men belonging to that district and paying to the funds of the district, who had been on strike at Cribbwr Vein for 26 days, be agreed to. SUSPENSION OF WORK AT THE BWLLFA COLLIERY. Work has been suspended at the Bwllfa House Coal Co^iery, owing to the prevailing depression in the house coal maiket, and the miners engaged thereat, numbering about 100, have been rendered temporarily idle. The agent, Mr. Morgan Weeks, however, has had a consultation with the mana- ger, and hopes are entertained that the stoppage will not be of long duration. THE POSITION AT CYMMER. The jnonths' notice to terminate contracts served by the management upon the workmen (numbering about 3UO) of the Upper Cymmer House Coal Colliery expired on Monday night. During the evening Mr. Griffiths, the manager, met the men and announced that, as trade was improving, work would be resumed on Tuesday men? ing. STRIKE AT NANTGARW. On Monday the men employed at the Nantgarw House Coal Colliery struck work owing to the attempt of the management to introduce the double shift" and to increase the piice of the coal supplied to the workmen. About 60 workmen are affected. DISPUTE AT MOUNTAIN ASH COLLIERY. At the monthly delegate meeting of tho Rhondda Miners' Association, held on Monday at Ton, the following communication from the work- man of Nix en's Navigation Colliery, Mountain Ash. wa.8 rpj-d :— We, at the request and advice of our agent and the sliding-scale committee, returned to work in June las., after being out for one week, on the understanding that the matter be dealt with in the course of amonth. We have now worked on for three months, and there being no more sign of settling the matter now than therowas when the agitation first corrmenced, we now appeal to you to allow us once mere M tender our notices to terminate contracts, as we believe that nothing will be done so long as we remain patient in the matter. Mr. Abraham, M.P., explained that the matter had been referred for settlement by the Sliding- scale Committee to Sir William Thomas Lewis and himself. It was thought then that the dispute could be settled within the month, but before the end of that period Sir William wrote to him stating that he was sorry that he was so pressed for time that he could not meet him (Mabon) to go into the question, and asked that the Sliding-scale Com- mittee should name someone in his place. The committee, however, thought that if it wee referred to someone other than Sir William the matter would take a longer time to se^fe, and therefore they again asked Sir William Lewis to deal with it as sooa as he could find time. Sir William consulted with him, and then thought he could meet him in about three weeks, but at the end of that time Sir William wrote saying that he was sorry he could not attend to it, that his health was breaking down, and that he was going away to Germany. He thought, however, he could attend to it seme time in September. That was how the matter now stood. The Mountain Ash workmen had exercised a great deal of patience, and he (Mabon) could not really blame them for the course they were now adopting. He did not know whether that course would bring about a more speedy settlement.—A Delegate proposed that permiscion be given to the Mountain Ash men to hand in notices that evening.—Another Dele- gate seconded, and said he did not believe Sir William T. Lewis wanted to settle the dispute. What did he care for the dispute so long as the men continued to work ? Eventually permission was given to hand in month's nodces subject to the approval of the South Wales and Monmouth- shire Colliery Workmen's Federation. THE RECENT STRIKE AT THE OCEAN. COLLIERIES. AN EXTRAORDINARY RESOLUTION. The following communication, relating to the recentistrike at the Ocean Collieries, was read at the monthly delegate meeting of the Rhondda Miners' Association, on Monday :— That we, as workmen of the Natioral Colliery Wattstown, and members of the Rhondda Association of Miners, do enti-ely disapprove of the rotten agree- ment drawn up and signed by the Ocean colliers, being of opinion that the practice the Ocean colliers have allowed to be auoj ted at their collieries will be detrimental to the interests of the thousands that are members of one districts therefore, we beseech the Ocean miners to obliterate the obnoxious agreement from their minute book and that we, as members of the Association, do unanimously oppose to the utmost the practice of sending men into screens on any pro- text whatever, for as sure as the sun rises, if tho abominable practice is allowed to go on, we will rue the day we saw it started in our midst. Well, now then, sons of toil, let us all be up and doing, and nip the base design in its infancy. After a discussion the meeting passed a resolu- tion ejepresing sorrow that they eould not deal with the case, and suggesting that the protest be published. WATTSTOWN MINERS AND BILLY FAIRPLAY." A mass meeting of the workmen of the Cwtch Colliery (Watts, Ward and Co.), Wattstown, Rhondda Valley, was held on Saturday night, when the following document was drawn up and ordered to be forwarded to the Rhondda Miners' Association, and then handed to Mr. Abraham, M.P., the representative of the division:—"How, or in what manner of means, are the laws of our country twistfd and turned to suit one certain class of the inhabitants ? Anyone found using the spring balance, either to sell groceries, meat* or anything else in the shape of dry goods, or any ironmonger or hawker detected supplying a cus- tomer with a spring balance, after the date of the above Act, will render himself Lable to punish- | ment; whereas our colliery companies are allowed | to use the spring balance on the pit banks to deduct the small coal from every tram the miner fills in the mine, to wit, that friend of the work- ing man, Billy Fairplay, of wide renown. THE ABERDARE, MERTHYR, AND DOWLAIS MINERS' MONTHLY MEETING. The monthly meeting of the representatives of the miners of Abcrdare, Merthyr, and Dowlais' was held at the Cap Coch Inn, near Mountain Ash, on Monday, under the presidency of Mr. William Rees, Bwllfa Colliery. Mr. Henry Davies was in the vice-chair. Mr. John Thomas, secretary, was also present. There was a large attendance of delegates. The following among other resolutions were passed That this meeting regrets the delay that has taken place by the Sliding-cale Committee in endeavouring to settle the dispute at the Werfa Colliery, and greatly disapproves of the conduct of the colliery owners in postponing the meeting last Saturday, which had been distictly arranged some few weeks ago, with the sole object of discussing the said dispute, and if a strike takes place, that we shall hold the employers wholly responsible. The agent was instructed to ask the support of the Federation for the Werfa men. The secretary was instructed to write to the coroner asking him to postpone the enquiry of the accident at Aber- canaid, so that the miners may have time to arrange for the attendance of a representative there to watch the case for the workmen.
TRADES' DEMONSTRATION AT PONTYPRIDD.
TRADES' DEMONSTRATION AT PONTYPRIDD. THE NEED OF A COTTAGE HOSPITAL. On Saturday a very successful demonstration was held by the members of the various trades' unions at Pontypridd. The procession, which was marshalled at the Town-hall, consisting of the local lodges of operative masons, plasterers, chain- makers, carpenters, painters and house decorators, and operative bakers and confectioners. Each craft carried its own banner and insignia. The masons had two decorated waggons carrying re- presentatives of their trade in the act of dressing huge blocks of stones while the chainmakers' section of the turn-out included a commodious cart, decorated with evergreens and banners, and leeks, in which were splendid specimens of the goods pro- duced at the local chain and anchor works of Messrs.Brown, Lennox, and Co. The carpenters, also, who were attired in their aprons, provided a vehicle, also d?corated, showing the produce of their handiwork, while the bakers had an attrac- tive-embellished waggon, in which a huge loaf was exhibited, carrying several men, who, along the route, caused no little amusement by publicly demonstrating the art of preparing the staff of life. Preceded by the Merthyr Volunteer Band, under the temporary leadership of Mr. Fred Price, the procession marched along Taff-street and via Glyn Taff-road to Treforest, where a call was made at Treforest House, the residence (f Alderman Walter H. Morgan Returning via Wood-road, the processionists halted before Gray Villa, the residence of Mr. David Leyshon, chairman of the Pontypridd Local Board, thence proceeding via Mill-street and Graigwen, to Mr. W. Merchant's house, where another halt was made. Having afterwards per- ambulated Morgan-street and Gelliwastad, the r rocession returned to the Town-hall to prepare for the evening meeting. A large number of representatives from each lodge carried neatly-constructed collection-boxes, and, along the route, solicited donations in aid of the Cardiff Infirmary. The evening meeting was announced to b3 pre- sided over by Mr. T. P. Jenkins, J.P, and the speakers expected included Mabon, M.P., and Mr. Gardner, of Crrdiff. Unfortunately, however, neither of these gentlemen was able to attend, and letters of apology from them were read. There was a large attendance at the meeting, and the pro- ceedings were exceedingly enthusiastic throughout. Mr. Wm. Jones (Gellideg Villa) was in the chair, and in his opening remarks he, after ex- pressing his regret at the absence of Mabon, M.P., and Mr. T. P. Jenkins, heartily congratulated the assembly upon the success of that day's demon- stration. He was proud to see that at last the working men of Pontypridd had taken such a step, and so follow in the wake of the larger towns of the P -'ncipality. (Cheers.) It was a matter of gratification to all in perambulating the district that day they had collected so substan- tial a sum in aid of that noble institution at Cardiff-the South Wales and Monmouthshire Infirmary. (Hear, hear.) No one would deny. however, that the time had now fully arrived when they should consider the sore need of establishing, if not an infirmary. then at least a cottage hospital for their own town, which was the centre of so large a population. (Loud applause.) He need only refer to the recent dis- aster at the Pontypridd railway station to show how pressing the need was for such an institution. It was to be hoped that at their next year's dem- onstration the monies collected would be devoted to form a nucleus of a local hospital fund. (Cheers.) In the course of an admirable address, the speaker dwelt eloquently upon the value of trades unionism, and counselled unionists not to resort to any extreme measures in their dealing with non-union men. He referred to the pro- posed formation of technical instruction classes in the town, and urged all working men to take full advantage of the opportunities that would thus be placed within their reach. He argued that the workmen of the country should partici- pate to a greater extent in the wealth produced by labour, eulogised the profit-sharing system that was now being adopted by certain firms, and urged strong trades -union societies themselves purchas- ing and carrying on works, and ehare the profits among themselves. Addresses were also delivered by Mr. W. Gar- land Williams (masons), Mr. Chase (plasterers), Mr. Bailey (Cardiff), Mr. Gaze (chainworkers), Mr. D. Lewis (secretary), Mr. Blodwyr. and Mr. Steele, and the following resolution was unani- mously adopted That, as we are goin^ to make this demonstration and Hospital Saturday an annual affair, it is the desire of this meeting that gentlemen of influence and means should at once consider the necessity of providing a hospital for the district, and, as workmen of the dis- trict, we pledge ourselves to give it a hearty support. The proceeds of the collections towards the Cardiff Infirmary amounted to £ 19 10s., which, after deducting certain items for expenses, will be forwarded to the treasurer of that institution.
'v MARRIAGE OF MR. WALTER…
'v MARRIAGE OF MR. WALTER RICE EVAXS. On Thursday afternoon, at St. Georges, Hanover- rquare, London, was celebrated the marriage between Mr. Walter Rice Evans, of Eaglesbush, Neath, eldest son of Mr. Edward Evans, and Miss Sarah Ann Morgan, daughter of the late Mr. Wm. Morgan, of Trema;ns, Bridgend, and niece of Mra. A. H. Price, formerly of Ystradfawr. The weather was of a very wretched character, rain descending in torrents during the whole day. The marriage party left the Hotel Metropole for church at half- past one, and the ceremony took place at two o'clock. The bride's dress consisted of a bodice and train of very handsome brocade of true lover's pattern over a petticoat of duchesse satin trimmed with festoons and panniers on Brussels point, caught up with orange blossoms, a tulle veil, and wreath, fastened with diamond stars. She also wore a diamond pendant, the gift of the bride- groom. The bridesmaids numbered six, and were Miss Price (cousin of the bride), Miss Ellen Evans and Miss Janet Evans (sisters of the bridegroom), Miss Price, Miss Jenkins, Miss Mary Jenkins, and Miss Janet Jenktis (cousins of the bride). Col. Evans-Hughes, Swansea, acted as best man, and the groomsmen were Messrs. C. J. M. Fleming, B.A., Oxford; A. L. Griffiths, B.A., Oxford; Walter A. Price and R. Vaughan Price. The bride- groom is a very well-known football player, having represented boh Oxford and South Wales on several occasions. Mr. Fleming is an old Oxford football captain, and Mr. Griffiths represented the University several times, though not a blue." The service, which was choral, WLS impressively conducted by the Ven. Archdeacon Griffiths, of Llandaff, who was assisted by the Rev. W. Hawker Hughes, dean and fellow of Jesus College, Oxford, and the Rev. Morgan Williams, of Llansaintffraed, near Brecon, cousin of the bride. Mr. James B. Garsed Price, cousin of the bride, gave her away. After the ceremony, which was an exceedingly pretty one, a reception was held at the Hotel Metropole, where over 50 persons assembled. The happy party afterwards left for Eastbourne to spend part of their honeymoon prior to journeying on the Continent. The presents were of a numerous and costly character.
ACCIDENT TO A PENARTH YACHT.
ACCIDENT TO A PENARTH YACHT. At Teignmouth Harbour Regatta, during the squally weather en Monday afternoon, Mr. Sheppard's boat, the Kittie, from Penarth, com- peting in one of the races, won the second pr'ze, but immediately afterwards filled and sank. The crew, composed of Teignmouth boatmen, were picked up by a boat fiom the steamer Pioneer. The owner and friends witnessed the accident from the shore.
BARRY DOCK WEEKLY TIDE'TABLE.
BARRY DOCK WEEKLY TIDE'TABLE. The weekly tide table at Barry for the seven days commencing to-day (Friday) is as follows :— Morn. After. Ht. h.m. h.m. ft. in. Sept. 4 Friday. 7 49 8 4 34 9 „ 5 Saturday. 8 18 8 33 35 3 „ 6 Sunday. 8 47 9 1 35 1 „ 7 Monday 9 15 9 28 34 4 „ 8 Tuesday 9 41 9 54 33 4 „ 9 Wednesday. 10 8 10 22 31 10 „ 10 Thursday 10 38 10 56 29 11
CORRESPONDENCE.
CORRESPONDENCE. THE NATIONAL INSTITUTIONS BILL. TO THE EDITOR OF THE SOUTH WALES STAR. SIR,—In your interesting Jottings on Poli- tics," on the 21st August, you say that "in Ireland and Scotland, as well as England, the power to remove magistrates is vested exclusively in the Lord Chancellor." So far as Scotland is concerned, you are entirely wrong. The borough magistrates of Scotland are appointed by the people, and can only be removed by the people. The Lord Chan- cellor exercises no authority over them whatever. The proposal in the National Institutions Bill to place the magistrates of Wales under a Welsh Secretary of State would only be a mild applica- tion of the practice that has worked satisfactorily in Scotland for generations. I have never heard that the administration of justice in Scotland suffered because the magistracy was under direct and supreme popular control.-I am, &c., WILLIAM JOHNSTON. Cardiff, September 1st, 1891. THE THEATRE AT CADOXTON-BARRY. TO THE EDITOR OF THE SOUTH WALES STAR. SIR,—May I be allowed through the medium of your excellent publication to draw attention to the fact that the smoking rule which is prominently displayed on the walls, has been for some time totally disregarded at the Cadoxton Theatre. The practice is exceedingly objectionable in a heated building like that. Again, cigars are hawked about the front seats for sale, which is also 9 very disagreeable practice, and notwithstanding a blank refusal to purchase, the vendor persists in his en- deavours to force the weeds upon the audience. Again, I should think that the practice of smok- ing in the theare is alike distasteful to the actors. I am sure this matter is only to be brought before the att3ntion of Mr. Elphinstone, or his able lieutenant, Mr. Welch, to see it remedied.-I am &c., FRONT SEATS. Barry Deck, September 29th, 1891. SCIENCE AND ART CLASSES. TO THE EDITOR OF THE SOUTH WALES STAR. SIR,—I was was very greatly surprised to read in your last week's issue the list of subjects to be taught in the projected winter classes. I was dis- appointed too, and I know that I am not alone in the feeling. What an exclusive list of subjects How are the shop assistants, for instance, to follow the advice so often given to them and to all youno- men ? Are they to improve themselves by swallow- ing building constructio-I or applied mechanics ? Will theoretical mechanics help them to offer a man a suitable necktie ? or perspective drawing help them in making notes ? Why should all young- men who are not engaged in manual labour be left in the cold ? Couldn't physiolgy be taught that all might have an opportunity of learning something closely connected with himself. Wouldn't physi- ography or chemistry be more interesting to those not actually working with their hands ? Would they not be more useful, too, than knowing the construction of a crank, piston, or lathe ? Why should I, or or any other student, muddle myself with headstocks and steamboxes, when by learning shorthand I should be learning how to save valu- able time ? Judging from the list the general run of young men have an opportunity of studying anything but freehand and model drawing, for perspective drawing I hold ig useless without a knowledge of geometry, and that subject for some reason is tabooed. And that subject that was mentioned, but finally cast aside how interesting and useful a knowledge of that would be, giving one a better knowledge of telephone, telegraph, electrict flight, and even hoase bells. Geology might be mentioned, there are excellent oppor- tunities of visiting the different strata, &c., in a neighbourhood like this. Then there is mathema- tics. Of course there are other subjects the bare names of which I am not conversant with. I don't mean that they all should be taught. I don't thing that classes could be formed in a new dis- trict for such sciences as astronomy and biology, but I do think that navigation is more usefnl to a port than is prospective drawing and I can't for the life of me see why clerks and shop assistants shall be taught how to make a drawing of a suction pump when they may be learning- shorthand or physiography.—I am, kc., WONDERING. CONSERVATISM AT LLANTWIT-MAJOR. TO THE EDITOR OF THE SOUTH WALES STAR. SIR,—If anything was wanting to prove the senility into which the Conservative Reading- room at Llantwit-Major has fallen, the proof positive is furnished by that fearful and wonder- ful letter, the joint production cf the brains of the secretary to the reading-room and the Con- servative Association at Llantwit-Major, which appeared in your last issue. Those apostles of truth and self-elected press censors iniorm your readers that the reading-room was never in a healthie' condition. If a scarcity of reading matter and sparsity of attendance entitle a read- ing-room to the qualification of healthiness, then the Conservative Reading-room at Llantwit takes the cake. The only papers received at present are the Western Mail and a presentation copy of a local weekly, and of the boasted one hundred members it often happens that the rooms remain unopened.-I am. &c., YOUR CORRESPONDENT.
IMPROVEM ENT IN THE MORALS…
IMPROVEM ENT IN THE MORALS OF PEftARTH. There was only one case on the books at the Penarth Police-court on Monday. It -was rntici- pated that it would have been Inspector King's pleasing duty to present the bench with a pair of white gloves. But even as it was the court was the shortest which has been for the lengthy period of nine years, a matter of much congratulation indeed. The magistrates on the bench were the respected chairman, Mr. J. S. Corbett, and Major Thornley. There were about a dozen people in court. However, the case before the court was a very serious one. John Fisher, a seaman, was charged with being drunk and disorderly and assaulting a police constable in the execution of his duty. — Police-constable Henry Alfred Headen, a smart and intelligent looking young officer, was on duty at Glebe-street, at ten o'clock on the previous Friday night, and saw the defen- dant drunk and making use of beastly language. On being requested to go away he rushed at Headen, and kicked him in the groin. Both closed, and the defendant succeeded in repeatedly kicking him on the lower parts of the legs. They then fell to the ground, whereupon prisoner brutally kicked the constable in the ribs, and tried several times to scratch his face. He again kicked him when being conveyed to the station. Defen- dant had nothing to say. Inspector King having handed in a long list of previous convictions, the .Bench said if it had not been a very bad case they would have dealt with it leniently. It was the only case on the book, which was very catisfactory thing, and great credit was due to the town. However, the defendant had been np ten times before, and he would have to go to gad for one month with hard labour.
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