The South Wales Star

FOOTBALL XOTES. [BY THE DRUID.] The chief match in Wales on Saturday last was, of course, the Cardiff v. Swansea encounter. Great interest was taken in this, the first meeting of the teams this season and a heavily-laden train took down a big crowd of supporters of the Black and blues." The result was certainly a great surprise to everybody, and was, as you all may guess, highly gratifying to the many sup- porters of The" All-whites." Cardiff, unfortunately, were without the bro- thers Escott and Sid Nicholls and Selwyn Biggs and Bowen were elected to fill" the vacancies. Swansea all round showed better form than Car- diff. and had it not been for the grand defence of Pearson and Ingledew. the score would have cer- tainly been more than four goals (18 points) to nil. On Saturday next Cardiff journey to Hudders- field to open a new ground there. I hear a great fuss is to be made of the Welshmen-I heartily hope a great slaughter of them will not be made at the same time but unless matters are managed much better than they were on Saturday last, the Cardiffiians need not expect a victory. I know from experience that Huddersfield are a hot lot on their own ground. Newport are certainly doinfe foine this sea- son. To defeat St. Helen's Rec's by 12 points to 5 is a performance to be proud of for the Rec's are one of the best teams in Lancashire. I re- member seeing them play a champion game ag-ainst one of tIE' crack Yorkshire clubs-Halifax, I think it was-at Se. Helens, about three years since. Penarth once again proved themselves superior to Llauellv, but. out of fairness to the lm- platers," I "must mention that they were short of two or three of their regular P^ers Dnrmg the first half nothing was scored: then Penarth applied the pressure, and notched a goal and a try. The whole of the Penarth backs played grandly; and LoYering and Rees showed excellent defence for Llanellv. The forwards were about equal in the light scrums, but Penarth held the advantage in the loose. On Saturday next Penarth have a trip to Exeter, where they play the team of that ilk. Unless the Sea-siders take down a strong team they will not be able to repeat their performance of a few weeks ago. as the Exeter men. I hear, are whipping up a powerful combination—quite different to that which did battle at Penarth a few weeks ago. The'Quins are evidently gaining their old form again, for they danced around that rising team Aberavon, to the tune of 10 points to nil. Nicholls and Hill, late of Somerset County, played grandly for Davies' lads. The match at Bridgend, although very one- sided. was not without some interest. Unfortu- nately, the home pack was weakened by the absence of several good men. but the backs put in heaps of good work, and to them belongs the credit of the victory. Poutvclown played a hard forward game, but showed poor combination behmd-lIl fact, only Bunstam appeared to. be of much service. B. Gregory was in rare form for Bridgend, and fairly eclipsed all his previous performances. His running and dodging were immensely enjoyed by Z, a fair crowd of spectators. The home halves also played well, especially when we remember that "they were playing behind a weak pacit. j Maritime ascended another step in the ladder of j fame by defeating Morris ton by o tries to ni Kever have the Yorkshire men shone to e er advantage all-round they were superior to their opponents. Sullivan, at half. was perhaps the best man on the field. He tackles well, and his pissing out was grand. r The forwards were about equal in the tight, but j Maritime did pretty well as they liked in the loose. So far, this season the Maritime team have not had a point scored against them. This speaks volumes for the tackling proclivities of their backs. ] "Se&th with a weak team. just managed to defeat Lampeter College by 1 try to nil. This is { the first victo- y of Dr. Pegge's brigade, and I trust will be the forerunner of a long list of wins. Noath have had as hard luck this season of any f u iteam I know of. Let us hope the tide has at last r 'turned, in their favour { Pontypridd received a visit from Splott Rovers J and victory rested with the home team by 21 go r to nil. I am pleased to note a great ^P^men j in the play of the Pontypridd team Smcc the ( Morris ton defeat, they have armour, attended so some of their weak point., < and now play a really good game. T mn-r however find a little fault with the play of one of'the halves. He seems to forget that it is his main duty to feed his three-quarters. txailery T)lav should alwavs be discountenanced, and genuine, unselffeh play should day. If a man sees one of his position to score than he is himself, out ^uiikljo the ball. To score tries should uot be the mam ambition of a man, but each player s her that he is practically a "wheel .n a and it that '• wheel" obstructs In* tellow ^eel- or tries to do the work of the whole lot, t machine must of necessity come to a full stop. it is with the" machinery" of a football team. A. Morgan, A. Llewellyn, B. Lewis, A. Lewis, and Watkin deserve special mention^ but 11 y seemed a little off-colour. Perhaps he is" saving" himself for the fight at Penygraig. ?jy lieutenant at Pontypridd "quite expects to lee Penygraig defeated." Well, I must confess that f do not. For one thing, Moses Jenkins lads will be at home and. again, they will always fight hard for the premiership of the Rhondda. No doubt, it will be a good contest, and the result will be-well, perhaps slightly in favour of Peny- graig. Barry received a visit from Tondu, but the visi- tors were poorly represented. During the first half nothing of a substantial nature was scored but during the second half Barry crossed the rubicon three times. The homesters played with good com- Wtion, their passing at times being very good indeed. I am told that Xeedcroft, Panniers, and Jones were the pick of the home lot. Barry and Cadoxton District defeated Cardiff Hangers by two tries to nil. A heavy ground told against accurate play, still A. Lewis. R. Lewis, and Richards showed good form. I hope next season the various clubs in the district will unite, and form one good organisation. There is really material" enough to support two or three clubs. Cogan journeyed to Bristol, and there defeated Rnowle Park by 13 points to nil. Mr. Hall's boys are certainly doing splendid work this seoson. Not a point scored against us yet," sings the in- defatigable Hall, and may your song remain so for long time says—I do not sing yours i-ruly, The Druid. SEASON 1891-92. Results up to and including October 24th, 1891, of the inter-club matches between first-class Welsh teams :— r* cf' « 5^ a m < SS ft E-i fe: y, £ SAME or CLUB! G* O G 2 5 J 3 2 & Ss4 O 1 Newport 3 2 0 1 5 83 2/Swansea 4 0 6 75 (Penarth 4 3 1 0 6 75 3 CardiS j 4 2 1 1 [j 62 4 4 2 2 0 4 50 5 'Quins 1 0 ° 6 Peavifraig .1 2 0 U 7 Neath .J 4 0 4 0 BARRY V. TOXDU. The above club played a match on the Buttrill s Field, Barry, last Saturday, before a large number of spectators, the home side winning by 3 tries and 2 minors to 1 minor. Tondu, who bad won each match they had previously played this season, were, unfortunately, poorly represented, among the absentees from the regular team being T. Rees (captain), H. Thomas, J. Hopkins, R. Williams, D. Grogan, and John Jones. Although defeated, the visitors played up pluckily, and had they been 2tronger in the front contingent, would have made ft muck better show. As it was, the Barry forwards, playing well together, had the best of the serums, and were as happily conspicuous in the loose play. They were well seconded by their backs. In the first half the game was fairly even, at any rate no point of importance was scored. In the second half, however, splendid tries were secured by Panniers, Medcroft, and W. James. The place kicking was very unsuccessful. The Tondu men complain of the rough play of the Barry men, and our representative heard it stated that after the return had been played at Tondu no more fixtures will be arranged with them. The following were the teams- Barry :—Back, W. M. Cuttris; three-quarter backs, A. J. Medcroft. J. Rees, J. Jones, and T. Sanders half-backs, J. Davies and F. John for- wards. Panniers. Murphy. Evans, Williams, Beck, Phillips, James.' and Attwell. Tondu :-Back, E. 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NEvV BAPTIST CHAPEL AT BRIDGEND. The opening services of the new Welsh Baptist Chapel were commenced on Sunday last, and con- tinued throughout Monday and each evening luring the week. The building is situate in Wynd- ham-street. Lord Dunraven gave the necessary rround, aud on the 28th of May, 1830, the Countess )f Dunraven laid the foundation stone. The con- tract was carried out by Mr. Edmund Rees (Pen- ned), according to plans prepared by Mr. William Lewis, Newport, Mon. It will cost over £ 1,300. ks a token of their appreciation of the thorough-. less and honesty with which the contract las been carried out. the committse of the building ntend presenting Mr. Rees with an address. Fhe church for the past 14 years has been under :he pastoral guidanee of the Rev. George James, uid at the time of his entering upon his duties mly 33 members constituted the church, but under lis ministry they increased to 130. He is recog- nised throughout the town as a zealous worker, md his energy in connection with this movement las been almost unbounded. The services on Sunday and Monday were well tttended. The Rev. George James preached the irst sermon, and was followed by the Rev. R. Lloyd "Castleton). Inthe afternoon the Rev. R. Lloyd breached in English to a crowded congregation, md the Rev. B. Thomas (Narbeth) in Welsh, rhese two rev. gentlemen also preached in the wening. The preachers on Monday were the Rev. 3. Jones (Cowbridge). Rev. Charles Davies (Car- liff), and Rev. James Owen (Swansea) in English. ruesday evening Revs. B. Thomas (Newport), and rI. Hughes (Briton Ferry). Wednesday the Revs. Cornelius Griffiths (Newport), and Dan Davies rha sermons were very appropriate, and listened x) with wrapt attention. Collections were made tt each service, and the appeals of the church for iunds has been. generally liberally met, inasmuch is over £, 700 has already been cleared of the imount.

BARRY CADOXTON LOCAL BOARD. MEETING OF THE PUBLIC WORKS COM- MITTEE. The above committee of the Barry and Cadoxton Local Board met at the Board Offices. Cadoxton, on Tuesday night. There" were present—Messrs. J. Robinson (chairman), G. Thomas, P. J. O'Donnell, J. Barstow, W. Thomas (Cadoxton), J. A. Hughee (clerk), and J. C. Pardoe (surveyor).'—The Chair- man, Mr. G. Thomas, and Mr. Barstow were appointed to go over the Holton-road, and decide what work was to be done before the road was taken over.—The question of the approach to Court-road was left in the hands of the same com- mittee.—The Surveyor reported that Mr. A. J. Wall had sent in his resignation.—The Surveyor was instructed to report to the committee on his staff of assistants.-A plan was submitted for the construction of 330 yards of drainage on the north side of Court-road, as recom- mended by the Health Committee. The cost will be £150. The plan was approved of.- Owing to the difficulty in getting Newbridge stone, it was reported that the Barry-road contraot of Mr. Parker was not being proceeded with as rapidly as desired.—The Surveyor said Mr. Rutter's sewerage contract was being proceeded with satis- factorily, and would probably be finished about three weeks after the specified time.—After several plans had been passed, a letter having been received from Miss Leicester, Ship Hotel, Barry, pointing out the condition of the old harbour road, it was decided, on the motion of Dr. O'Donnell, seconded by Mr. Barstow, to provide a footpath.—Permis- sion was given the postal authorities to erect a pillar-box at Princes-street, Barry. — Only one tender was received for land for allotments, and this was from Messrs. David Jones and Co., on be- half of the Holton Hill Estate Company, offering five acres of land suitate near Merthvrdovan at £ 160 per acre.-The Chairman, Mr. G. Thomas, and Mr. Barstow were appointed to go over the Holton- road, and see if it is in a condition to be taken over'by the Board.—The Clerk said he had re- ceived notice from the Local Government Board that Mr. Samuel J. Smith, a Local Government Board Inspector, would conduct a public enquiry at the Local Board Offices, on Wednesday. Nov. 4th, into the several applications of the Local Board to borrow various sums of money for p iblic works in the district.—The tender of Mr. Ruckley for supplying and hauling stones for No 1 division wa.s accepted. No. 2 division, the tender of Mr. David Jones was accepted. No. 3 division (Barry), the tender of Mr. T. Paulett was accepted. No. 4 division (Port-road), Mr. J. John's tender was accepted.—Tenders were opened for the improvement of Church-road, Cadoxton.— On the motion of Dr. O'Donnell, seconded by Mr. Barstow, the tender of Mr. Leyshon ( £ 54) was accepted.-This was the principal business.

L- — CONCERT.—On Thursday evening a grand concert was held at the Trerobert Assembly-rooms in aid of the Ynys:vbwl brass band. Mr. Rhys D. Morgan occupied the chair, and Mr. Edward Jones (manager) conducted. Through some unknown cause the female artistes did not present themselves, nevertheless, an excellent programme was gone through. Messrs. D. Evans (Alaw Gwynno), D. Howells (Eos Maldwyn), D. Griffiths, Tom Simms, and W. Palmer took part, and were assisted by the band. Mr. D. C. Daviee (Ap Cerddor) accompanying upon the piano. The room was crowded with an audience who, enthusiasti- room was crowded with an audience who, enthusiasti- call} applauded the artistes.—I hear that the Ynysybwl choir is busily preparing for the coming eisteddfod at Pontypridd next Mabon's Day, where it is anticipated a warm competition will take place for the Y-30 prize offered for the best rendering of "Datod mae Rhwymau Caethiwed." This being a young choir it is to be hoped they will come off successful. FOLLICK'S is the Genuine Shop for all kinds of Clothing. Oorner of Barry-road and Main- etMCt.—Advt.

TWO REVIEWS OF THE 44 WELSH REVIEW," We are glad to welcome the new Welsh maga- zine, "The Welsh Review," under the editorship of Mr. Ernest Bowen-Rowlands, the son of the eminent Q.C. and M.P. of that name. It is a bold venture to launch a "daring bark," as Mr. Lewis Morris calls it, in his encouraging procemium, on a treacherous sea, where so many like ventures have been wrecked. There is, undoubtedly, room for a magazine in which the views of Welshmen can be interchange d with those of other nations, and the editor is right in his conviction that the establishment of such an organ would benefit the Principality. There are in Wales many grievances and many injustices, which still exist, not through the tyranny or op- pression of Englishmen, but because their exist- ence is unknown to the majority of our Saxon neighbours. Welsh questions have been ignored or misunderstood, because Englishmen had no means of knowing what the real point at issue was. The" Geninen and Traethodydd have done sterling work in formulating a strong public opinion in Wales: and Mr. Owen Edwards' Ci/niru bids fair to be even more successful. But these magazines, published entirely in the ver- nacular, cannot hope to appeal to the outside public. We hail with pleasure, therefore, the es- tablishment of a Welsh Review which has no boundaries, no limitg to its circulating area;" whose purpose it is to make known the case of Wales, to afford an outlet to Welsh genius, and to act as a medium of communication between Whales and other countries." To a venture, started with such high and noble objects, we cannot but wish God-speed, and say with Mr. Lewis Morris— Thou shalt not miss, whate'tr the award of Fate, One favouring hand, at least, one voice that cheers. It would be unfair to criticise too minutely the first issue of such an important undertaking. We can easily imagine how different the first issue must be to what the editor would wish. The editor's A Word to the Welsh People forms a fitting introduction to the new magazine. It is needless to say that it is well written, and if the sentiment is rather high flown, as when he speaks of Wales as Our country! the land which pro- duced Aneurin and Taliesin, Llywarch Hen and Dafydd ap Gwilym, whose children are instinct with the light of poetic thought and the fire of untuto/ed oratory, whose halo is romance, and whose soul is music." that is only to be expected of a young man who has enough faith and courage to tread a ground filled with the graves of similar promising ventures. Mr. T. E. Ellis supplies a good, if rather heavy, article on ''The Movement of Free Schools." Lord Carmarthen holds a brief for the licensed victuallers in The Drink Question and Legislation Mr. Inderw Ick, Q.C., writes an all too short paper on Baron and Feme" the Hon. Stephen Coleridge conclusively proves that the poetic gift is not hereditary in his Remarks on Love as the Begetter of Poetry," and shows a praiseworthy intimacy with his great- great uncle's works the Rev. H. El vet Lewis ends an (.xcellent article on the "Redemption of the Welsh Episcopal Church with the reflection that a new Wales demands a redeemed Church, living in the free air of a people's affection, a friend of whatever is most friendly to the nation's well- being, an exemplar of spiritual dignity and scholarly devotion, a fountain of charity reflecting calm, clear-lit heavens." Sir T. Grattan Esmonde, a descendant of Grattan the Greaty" supplies a well-written protest against the annexation of Samoa by the Germans, for his sympathies go with the Samoans as a gallant race, rightly struggling to be free the assistant editor (Mr. Hamilton Johnstone) criticises "Modern Critics" in an article, the easy and graceful style of which reflects the influence of the great essayists of the early part of the century. Mr. Tudor Evans finds a congenial subject in the history of Welsh Periodical Literature and the force audi power of Jane Ambrach's Welsh novel, Owain Seithenyn," make one almost forget the lamentable, ignorance of Welsh that the writer displays. One does not like to read of David ap Gwilym," of Gidvvim," and" Mount Mynydd." of Rhys Goch 0 'Ryri and "My ffallwy of Dinas Bran," and the. editor would do well to save a really powerful work from such blemishes by placing it in the hands-of a competent Welshman for correction. We are greatly mistaken if the Welsh Notes and the Views of the Member for Treorky are net from the same hand. The" Member for Treorky" suggests infinite possibilities it is quite one- of the cleverest skits on Welsh politics that we have seen, and will do for Wales what Toby, ]\¡I..P; does for England. Mr. Staniforth's illustrations are humorous, and really illustrate the text. In. wish- ing cordial success to the llrriew, we Gajuiot do better than echo the good wishes and the warn- ing of Mr. Lewis Morris in the fine prooemi'im which he contributes Sail with Imperial England round the earth, Using the lordly tongue which sways thc-raos But oh forget not thou the Cymric graee, The snows, the heaven-kissed summits of thy birth. Our irascible correspondent Aliquis^ how- ever. writing in the most approved Doddesque,. thus delivers his mind as to the" Welsh Review:" My DEAB EEXEST BOWEN tYour Wflxh lle-riew has appeared, and you have been duly flattered in the London St a r and other papers chiefly Philo-Saxon. Now I am going to be your candid friend, and give you some home't&rusts about your production. You will not;.tiiaiik me now I know, the candid friend never is thanked, but in the long days that are coming, jn yostr future life, yeu will own I was right. I have read a great deal of your magazine not excluding that word to the Welsh people at the commencement, and three things strike me. In the first place you are a young gentleman who has a confoundedly high opinion of himself. Mark me, IT like you none the less for that. Secondly, 1- see that you take a warm interest in the land of your fathers. That is very good also, and lastly, T write thie with regret, you know jolly little about Wales or the Welsh. You are, I am glad to see, in good society. The peers give you the benefit of their names and even their brains. Positively I am frightened at the aristocratic company in which I find myself. Lord Tredegar has given you his autograph, and so has Lord Kensington. The Honourable Stephen Coleridge has written youan article: a baronet, too, is among your contributors; and lisst, but not least, a most noble marquess has deigned to butter up the publicans, and has no doubt scored as an excellent foil for something that your learned father will turn out ia another number. Now. really, between ourselves, do you think our countrymen in the least want this sort of thing. A page from the principal of Bala College, or, better still, a paragraph from Owen Edwards, would have got your-review more readers in Wales than all these swells put together. My dear boy, you did not see this but this only proves- that at present you ought to be a learner and not a teacher. But you have never known Wales. You are still just a Shrewsbury school boy. the school that gave us Porson Prizemen, and Mr. Raikes, that has turned out perhaps more Philistines than any institution that ever existed, and spoilt every Welsh boy it got hold of. Now as to your con- tributors. Your introduction, well, I say for a young man it is fine, it shows pluck, a great deal of pluck to have written it; it will show a greater pluck still, when you burn it. Lewis Morris has written you a poem. It's one of the worst of his productions that I ever read. Then we come to Tom Ellis's article all Free Schools." Well, you did right in going to him, Ernest. Go to him again he will teach you much that you need to know. But was ho bored to write it ? or have evil communications corrupted good manners ? Did the proximity to a certain noble champion of brewers sit uneasily on the young patriot ? Well, it must be told, Ellis's article here is a great disappointment. It is stalo, and it is not in his best style. But even the gods nod sometimes. The Marquis, I pass over, remarking that it seems to me his article was intended for the Liccthr-d VictuallerGazette. As for the M.P. for Treorky, was it meant to meant to be funny, Ernest ? I have read it all through, and believe me, I did not laugh once. Did you intend me to do so ? Passing over small things—very gmall things by big men, I suppose good enough for us poor Welsh —we are to live on the crumbs that fall from the swalle' table I come to the Rev. Elvet Lewis' pompous article on the Redemption of the Welsh Episcopal Church." The title is not bad; the language is grandiloquent throughout; and the last sentence has some common sense it. Otherwise, well, the rev. Elvet knows about as much of the causes of the failure of the Church in Wales as you do of the modern Welsh character or needs. He does not see that the weakness of the Welsh Church lies not in its abstract connec- tion with the State so much as its connection with the English State and the English State Church. Nations don't loathe institutions for abstract rea- sons, though theorists, like the Rev. Elvet, may. If the article was not written to induce English Churchme* to vote against Disestablishment, it ought to have been. Sir Thomas Gra.ttan Esmonde bears a name that every nationalist must respect, but why did he not write about his ancestor, A paper on Samoa is interesting, but it would have been better in Murray's Magazine. And your notes, dear Ernest. You thought that comparison of Mr. Parnell to Thomas Wentworth, Earl of Strafford, very fine. It was just the sort of thing a lower sixth form boy at Shrewsbury school puts in his first English essay. It sounds very grand, and has neither point nor meaning. When you think you have written anything- very good always cross it out. The novel at the end is far the best thing in the whole production. It does its writer every credit, and it does you some credit to have inserted it. The Cambrian mountain air fresh through these pages blows," if you like but it is a jewel in a dust heap, though the dust heap be one of Saxon "silks''and Saxon coronets. You want, you say, to interest English people in Wales. The way to interest them is not to ignore almost all the ques- tions for which Wales cares—her educational system, her self-government, her history, anti- quities, and language, and it is rather hard lines to force on them in the name of Wales a lot of writers of whom Wales knows nothing, and for whom she caresle s. Ycrbum sap. ALIQUIS.

A CATHOLIC PAPER ANi) )iii THE SOUTH WALES STAR." The Catholic Ncicx in an appreciative article on a review that appeared some time ago in the South If ale# Star, on the "Early British Church," says -My readers know that a great effort is being made by lovers of the Established Church to strengthen its position against anticipated assaults in Parliament; and, among other things, to per- stiade the people of this country that the Estab- lishment is not, as had been supposed, the out- come of Henry's conscientious scruples and the fixed resolve of Elizabeth to be Queen of England but that it is in truth identical with that Church which was the glory of our country for nine centuries and more before the day when Gospel light shone out from Boleyn's eyes. I do not be- lieve that many votes will be influenced by this remarkable view, when the time comes for an election to tnrn on the question cf Disestabiish- men-t. Those who dislike the existing arrange- ment will be quite ready to overthrow it, whether it have lasted for three centuries only, or for thirteen. The time has passed when the antiquity of an institution, was deemed sufficient reason for preserving it. If Disestablishment is to bt averted, some better reason must be dis- covered than the fiction of Continuity. These remarks occurred to me on reading in the South Males Star' of% October 2nd, 1891, a review of the late F. Anderson's little book entitled "Britain's Earl Faith." (Burns aud Oates, 28, Orchard-street, London, W.) The reviewer ap- pears to be a Welsh Noncetiformist; and although he is as far as possible from being a Catholic, he finds much to agree with in- the book before him. I commend the following passage to the attention of my readers. I only wish the writer had in- dicated the basis on which- he would rest his sturdy Protestantism :— One thing Mr. Anderdon, in, our opinion, pretty conclusively proves. If you believa-in-Continuity afcaJi, you must believe in the authority of Rome. A Pro- testant Nonconformist or an Evangelical (Jhurcinn-an is not effected by the question. As John Milton said, The plain truth is that when ':Uty. cf our men that are wedded to antiquity come to dispute with a and, leaving the Scriptures, put themselves without appeal to the Synods and Council, using in the cause of Sion the hired soldiery of revolted IsrDel-wherc they [. give the Romanist one buff they receive-many counter buffs." It is easy to dispute several points which Catholic writers lay great stress on, t v/ tile Council of Niecsa: but if the Fathers are to be taken as unim- peachable authorities on early Christian practice and observance, it is hard to see how the supremacy of Rome can be disputed. One great man said soma years ago that there was no choice between Rome and infidelity. We cannot go as fj/r a.- that. lint, to our mihd,tfc*re seems to be no half-way house between the sturdy Protes- tantism which reduces theological truth to the standard of personal judgment" and Roman Cutholi- cism, supported by the authority of the Fathers and Ecclesiastical Councils. It remains to-be' sard that Mr. Anderdon's book is very readable, although it bristles with historical facta and theological subtleties. It is the work of an author of acute mind, great know- ledge, and wide research, and should be-read by who are interested in the early British Church.

KIND WORDS TO THE "STAR." Every paper lives by its reputation. To a yosmg; paper, denounced by its enemies, suspected by lukewarm friends, its progress viewed even by its real friends with the tender apprehension which a father feels for his son just entering manhood, it is interesting and, in our case, encouraging to, hear from impartial bystanders what they think of it. It is now some months since one of the raoet prominent of our Welsh M.P.'s wrote to say that the Staris qditea wonderful affair as anew effort," and a Welsh scholar of European reputation cont gratulated uson its cris.p, sprightly style." It is some weeks(since one of Wales' most promising his- torii.j:s and writers said that "the South Walc-t Stfir is one of the best papers that is issued. Great suc- cess to it, it is a splendid pennyworth." This week, the letters of congratulation that we have received, from all sources and from me-n, of every shade of political and religious opinion, are very many. A leading Welsh Nationalise M.P. writing privately to the editor says, "rami sure the Star is doing good work for Welsh National- ism. I trust it is circulating widely, and prosper- ing commercially." Another well-known Welsh- man-though disagreeing with us- cai many political questions—writes to say thai the Star is rapidly establishing- for itself a reputation in Wales for everythiag that is good and1 true in journalism." We wish to thank these and the other gentlemen veho have been kind; enough to send us their ccagratulations and latest wishes.. We have always endeavoured to be true to the great principles af Liberalism and- Nationalism, while doing eus -atmost to treat our opponents with courtesy and respect. We are glad ihat our effortst which, however-imperfect, have always been honesn and sincere, ara being appreciated "ay our country- men, whose canse we have tried to champion., as/li whose interests we have tried to serve.

ORIGINAL POETRY. MY FAVOURITE STAR. Far-above all earth's wes-ry night, Fftr in the sky beyond. Stiiiaes in its own true beauty's light* A gleaming star. Far from this world of endless woe,. Far off in radiance bright, fleams in a sphere I do not know, That lovely star. Far away in the distant sky., Far from all care and sin, Looks down on earth-with kindly eye, My pitying sfair. Far. far beyond all sorrow here, Still onward go and shme Upon the distant ones. and dear, My gentle star. Far may'st thoix travel, taking light, Take peace and comfort, too, Keep watch my loved ones to-night, Dear heavenly star. Cadoxton. A.M.S.

VOLUNTEER INTELLIGENCE, 11TH BATTERY 2ND GLAMORGAN ARTIL- LERY VOLUNTEERS. Battery Orders" Cacloxton, 30th October, 1891. Parades for the ensuing week as under :—Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, Reposi- tory Exercise. Saturday, 31st (to-morrow), Gun Prac- tice at Lavernock leave Cadoxton by the 3.27. p.m. ¡ train. Honrs of parade, 7.30 to 8.30 pm. All car- bines, swords, and great coats to be returned to store at once. By Order, (Signed). J. JUST HANDCOCK, Capt, Commanding 11th Battery.

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BRIDGEND LOCAL BOAUD. The fortnightly meeting of this Board was Itetd on Tuesday, when m the unavoidable absence hi the chairman (Mr. Ll. Wallina-ton), Mr. W. 3f. Richard was voted to the chair. The others pre- }' sent were—Messrs. W. McGaul, Michael Davies. W. Francis, W. Powell, Edwin Price. W. Stubbs (clerk's deputy), Evan Williams' (surveyor), and C. W. Scott (collector).-A letter from the clerk stated that he was unable to be present through indisposition. J FIKAXCE. The report of the Finance Committee, as read by Mr. M. Davies, was adopted. It showed an over- draft at the bank of £ 40 12s. 8d. The following amounts had been paid in since the Inst meecin0* ollectoi, £ 163 3s. 3d. County Council for road maintenance, £27 10s.; tolls from weighbridge £ 3 13s. Id. 0 ~0 SURVEYOR'S REPORT. The Surveyor reported that he had received an ap- plication from Mrs. Jones, West File-road. to con- nect with a drain at this place. Mr. Wallingten- objected on,!the ground that the main is tfart of his property. Mr. C. P. Davies also objected be- cause the main drain was never intended to be used as a sewer, but only as a surface drain. Mr. ^m. Roberts' houses had been closed, and Mr. Cross, the alleged obstructionist h;d been cautioned. He had engaged D. Lewis as scavenger and Edward Davies as haulier.—Regarding the drain connection, the Chairman asked if it was not a fact that the drain was used for sewerage matter .'—The Surveyor Yes. sir. Mr. Wallinsrton uses it as such himself.—Mr. C. P. Davies. it will be remembered objected at the time to the Board carry the sewerage into the river, and the Board pionnted it should not be used as such.—Mr. McGaul thought the application might very well T*r that time.—The Surveyor said wheu VVauiiigton asked to be allowed toconnect. he was refused.-The Chairman and others criticised the action cf the Chairman. CEFX GLAS EXCI;OACH3IE:>TS. Evidence was taken in committee with reference to the period of existence of the Cefn Glas en- croachment, and Mr. M. Davies proposed that Hiss Tidbot be written to, stating that the Board had evidence to prove the question of the encroach- ment not being over the statutory limit.—Mr. Francis said the evidence adduced from the man brought before the Board was not sufficiently -ii etory.- Davies produced a lile copy of a local paper, which contained the report of a meeting of the Board held in 1884, at which there was a committee appointed to visit the spot con- sequent upon a report of the surveyor. Anart from that, he could produce ample evidence.—The Surveyor got up to speak, when Mr. Davies (ex- citedly) rose, and said the surveyor was con- tinnally conniving with people in the matter, as he could prove. He was their servant, and ought to consider the interest of the Board in these matters.—The Chairman (inten-npting) asked for a seconder to Mr, DaviesT resolution. and Mr. M'Gam did so.—Mr. Powell did not wish to be misunderstood in the matter. He had no con- nivance in objecting to the resolution, but still he was anxious for the Board not to commit any blunder or mistake regarding it. He considered the evidence of the man as unsatisfactorv. and before tirsy initided proceedings they should require more tangible and more reliable evidence. He took it from the report of a. Soard meeting ¡ read by a member that the Board at that time had really sanctioned the fence, or "improvement." as 1t may be called. If that Board thought when the matter-was-young that no-action sfrmrid be taken. iS would be extremely unwise to do s-o aftera lapse o £ seven or ei-g-ht years. It would have been easier to-prove at that time than-at present.—Mr. Francis also dwelt on tSe unsatisfactory evidence as to the encroachment Ixorn the inin, brought before them. 1 he Chairman said the sffcct of the resolution would not be to1 take proceedings forthwith, but to previously write to Mir* Taibot.—Mr. Davies having expressed surprise at tlife peculiar dogma of Mr: Powell, put tet&e meet- ing;alld carried. IFESCELLAXEDLTS,. A petition signed by Messrs. W. Blwie*. T. Stockwood, T. J. LEughes, Jotm Herd mail. Harold and W. Couch, » read, asking the Baard to re- pair the pavement in front of tfieir houses in. Rxrk- p.treet.rt was pointed out tiiat a stresng i-eeom- mendation had once been expressed apon the matter; and it was now decieSed that wi&ne ship- pingsbe placed tlieream and the-Board wsuld con- sider abeait paving it, and provide for it in; the next estimate.—Mr. McGaul drew alteration to-the want of a lamp near the Board Schools.—Mr. Price also-drew attention1 to the front ptrt of the of the buHHing.—The matters were referred tOo the P;i ving and11 Lighting Committee-—The elerk's pro- posed programme with reference- to tlte pro-posed cemetery was read, and instruetions were ordered that these- should be carried out.:—This was all the business of. importance..

GREAT REDUCTION. PURE BUTTERS CHEAPER THAN KYKH. I jptN'EST IRISH NEW GRASS UTTERS, PER 1 S. LB. T II E FIN EST Q Jj A L J T I E S AT TOWEST J) R I C ;& S Choicest Danish Buttes, PER IS. 1 D I. LB. — WE ARE THE LARGEST SSILLERS OF DANIS-If BUTTER IN, WALES. "K0TE {— OUR ONLY ADDRESS IS AS B].¡J:¡O\V ¡ David Jones & Co. (LIMITED), WHSTIIISM STORES 1 WHARTON-STREET, I CARDIFF. FURNISH ON OUR NEW HIRE SYSTEM. HOUSES OR APARTMENTS Completely Furnished on a New System A DOPTaD solely by f• -whereby all publicity, u exposure, and enqvstrit s usually made by other companies are dispense yith. WE HAVE IMMENSE STlJCK or HOUSEHOLD i FUKMTURE OF CHEAP ASTO SUPERIOR QUALITY. AH Goods sold on th*' Hire System'-at FfgA D Y IVf O N E t PRICES. 1 i WE MAKE NO EXTRA CIIA4?>E FOR CRt f)IT. ASIJ\ ALT; GOODS SEN? HOME IN A PIUVAÚ: TAN BSLEE OF CHARGE. t j No Stamp' 'or Agreement Charges i&ade no BiJ*'? of Sale everything private. Arra ^ements con?- J"" pleted without:delay, and being M.-aafacturers, WE GUARANTEE QUALITY, j And will undertake to supply Furniture, etc., At 10 per cent less than any price list issueff. by any firm in Cardiff. ELEYE5 SHOW ROOJfS. Call and inspect ^:r IMMENSE STOCK, and com- pare Prices before-purchasing elsewhere. we' E>rr?LY £6 WORTH-'FOR 28-. 0D. WEEKLY. £ 10 SVOatrH' ^.S" WEEKLY, OI W015TH F05?. WEEKLY. rt I <'> r> WOISTH FOil ^>S. WEELKY. And so on in prop«tros; Special terms for larger ? rnantities. > Xo objectiinabi-e agreements used. PLEASE XGSTE THE ADDRESS Soutb fate Furnishing Co.J 31, CASTLE STREET ;j (Oi paste the Ci'.stle), CARDIFF. I j CONVERSATION 0YEI(PARD OH the Harry between Mrs. ———— ami'Mr*. ———— MRS. S. Why go TO Cardiff for your Boots and Shoes when you get supplied better at Bishop's Noted Bftotr Shop, Holton-road, Barry Dock, and save about 25 per cent. on the cost ? Besides, you can always get them repaired pro- perly and promptly at a reasonable price. G. B. being a practical man, all work entrusted to his care will be done, OEj tile premises under his per- sonal supervision.. MRS. J. Does-lie- make Hand-sewn Boots to measure: MRS. S.: Yes r AND makes them cheaper and better than anyoa.e else in the district, once you give him a trial, and. you will never regret it. MRP. J. Does he keep much of a stock of Boots, Shoes, Slippers, &c., to select from 1 MRS. S. Yes. between two and three thousand pairs. Seafaring- men especially catered for. Terms strictly- Cash. No pystem of credit re- cognised. Small profits and quick returns is hie motto. Don't forge ts*the Address :— GR B 1 S H 0 P' PRACTICAL BOOTMAKER AND REPAIRER, HOEiTON-ROAD, BARRY DOCK. [65 ESTABLISHED 1 840. SHOOTING SEASON. G-OTS GUNS GUNS ALL KINDS. ALL PRICES, LOUIS BARNETT & SON, PAWNBROKERS AND OUTFITTERS, MAIN-STREET, BARRY DOCK TOWN AMO AT 6 AXD 7. CAROLINE-STREET, 19, AND 49. BUTE-STREET, CARDIFF, Have always a Large Stock- at i MEN'S AND WOMEN'S CLOTHING, NEW AND SECOND HAND WATCHES, JSWELLERY, GUNS, BOOTS, BLANKETS,. SHEETS, QUILTS, &c:. At the Lowest Possible- Prices. SEAMEN'S ADVANCE NOTES CASITETX Most Money lent on all descriptions of Yalnable Property, at 4d. per £ per month WATERLOO HOUSE, j HIGH STREET, BARRY. STATIONERY OP EVERY DESCRIPTION. WELSH AND OTHER BOOKS IN STOCK. DRAPERY & FANCY GOODS WOOLS AND YARNS. TRY THE WATERLOO YARN. lA CARD.] ♦ MR. J. CLARK FAIRBAIRN, ARTIST, 65, VERB STREET. CADOXTON, THE BARRY TEADIJfG- COMPANY, LIMITED, TIIOMPSOX-STJi EE1\ BAliliY DOCK. Household Furniture and Ironmongery. v.A- 1') CHEAPEST AND BEST. BEDSTEADS AND BEDS. TABLES IND STANDS. SOFAS AND CHAIRS, KETTLES AND PANS, Er.sy Hire Purchase. CORN SEEDS AND HAY. OATS AND MIXED COR:, FOR HORSED. POULTRY MIXTURE, GARDEN SEEDS. "Tee.. OCC. 3UILPIS& MATERIALS, COAL AXD IRON. J. RADCLIFFE HOLTO*N. NEAR VICTORIA HOTEL Fruit & Vegetables. Prims Potatoe? Sold fit lowest prioe«. All caters yvomply attended to A lge assc^meat of Prim* Cigars and Toba.ee<> kept on ;*an-d, Contsctiojiary of Hn^j upplied. Iior*r» and Bittf Seel* of « eecrlptWll.. T-J'R- ffi" Wnwive Orders. W. TOVNSI-VYI) SEWSAGEVr & stationer BAlJli* ROAT. 7 CABOXTI^ (PARRY.} CLEAN WASTE Tl-PEK at 10. per t' T. PEARCE7 a AIRDRESSEIL TO "MCCONIST & N~W-^ a AGENT. ::2, VERE STREET. CADOXTON. HAIR-BsrSHIXG F.rj- ZIIjiCHIXEKY.

IMPORTANT WUICE. "THE SOUTH W-LiES STIR" «ay-Se-obtained every Friday coming, price One ?ew^ at our offices at Yore-street. Cadoxtoa L..jrr) Penaitn Caroiine-«l3reet. Bridgend • md ^ctypndd or of the following agents":— YXFI.—Mr. T. Morgan. Comraorcial-street A.BERKEXFTG.—Mrs. Lewis, che-cdst A.nEHHIYX.V..E.ans (BrwYEt:g}, FamlC-l"S Anne Bark*—F. C. Milncr, Pofct-ofhc> Taylor, new^prent. Mr. Hathaway. Barry-i HARnY DOCK.— II. Smith .1:. Soil, Barry Dock Station. 71 Mr. Marsh, stationer newsagents. Mr. V\ M. Davies, Glrnnant Cottage BLAE-NGARW, GAU," VALLev.—J. Evans, Siaefc- ganrr, Pontyewmmer. BRYS Mrs. Davies. BnYycEX-milX.—Mrs. Lewis, Longvro-w. CADOXTON (BALIIC\ w To1 i, newsagent. Barry Road. ° jr T. Pearce, hairdresser. Vere-street. Miss Bray. stationer, Main-street. jr »Mr. J. < r. Clark:Fairbairn, Vere- etreet. :r Mrs. Webber, 53, ISain-street. C0GA3"A—Airs. Davies. stationer. UARDI3SB-.—W. H. Smith ifc Son. Cardiff Station. „ Mr. Sanders, newsagcnt, Castle-roaxJ Roath. „ J- Guniford, 20, St. Street. CowftSSISG-E.—Miss Davies, stationer Miss Williams, stationer. DISAS Powis.—Post-office. EASTEEOOK (DIXAE PoWIS).—J. Morris, Post-offbe- EERXSAJLe.—Mr. D. Davies, Strand. R-LVXCGUBWG-.—E. Owen, stationer. HAYC=3>—Mr. John Thomas. Post-office. LLAXGAR.FA.X.—Mr. W. Medley, grocer. LLA NKiAREAX.—Mr. Evan John, grocer, Pontvclowa. LLAXTW:it-MAJOK. — Curomings. bootriaker. LLWY-fiP'IA.—Mr. D. Evans, Stationers" Hall .r. Mr. T. Watson Pa>±±t. M ARL.V:-—Mr. Evan Jenkins, newsagent. MAE<T-J;G.—-P. H. Wat kin 3. Comrsxrcial-street M. Isaac. Btationer, Commercial-street. Mou^-TTAJX ASH.—Mr. E. Jenkins, stationer NAXTYMOEL.—D. Howe-Us, bookseller; Xewt.oiv.—W. Phillips, Postr-oSL_e. PEXArRTH.—Mrs. Court. Windsor-road. W. H. Smith <fc So.m. Penarth Station. „ Mrs. David, statione'Glebe-street. Mrs. Ps.seley, stationer, Glebe-street PESKH'ITrCElUER.—Mr. W. Ma;'o-r, stationer. Pr^r-YGItAIG.—Misses L. and M. Evans, Tyhtcelya House. PCBTH.—Mr. S. Fudge, Post-afiicc. PoffTYCWMMER.—Mr. D. Edwards, grocer, Puntygoz, PEX.TSE, YSTRAD.—Mr. Tharu&s Walking. n Mr. Thopias Davies. F02vTYCLOWX.—Mrs. Donne, Post-officc, near LJtn trisant,Station. FBSLUXE.—Mrs. Basseit, newsageni. Po^TYC Y MM EE.—W. E ran?. -bookseller. „ B. GriC:'tiiS,.ll, CtmiDiersial Place- PtiXTYPRlDD.—D. Morgan, stationer, 1, T&S-street „ W. H. Smith. & So a.. „ D. Arnott,:chemist, Taff-street. „ Mr. W. H. Key. „ E. R. Evans, .Fennel-square. „ W. V..Da*iries> statio<ner. „ W. Willia-ms, stationer. FEXDOYLAX.—H. E\-ans, Post-ofike. POXTYRIIIL.—T. Joaes, Post-office. PEXYGRAIG.—Mr. Price, Post-ofSoe. FORTHcAWL.—W. H. Clatworthy, PosWfioe. „ D. Hutchinson, newsagent. „ M Saruuel Le*ds, grocer. ST. NICHOLAS.—Mr. Langdon, bootmaker. ST. ATHAX.—MI Fred E v a.ns> CJ rooers. ST. FAGAXS.—Mrs. Mildon, newsagent. TREFOREST.—Mr. Richards, Forest-road. „ £ ?. Hill, newsagent. TREHEREERT.Isaac Jones. Tox Y FA X DYJ. W. Wiliiaias, newsagent. „ Mr. J. W. Richards, chemist. „ Mr E. Jouefe, Clydach-road. IT Mr. F. C. Davies, Marian-stre- Clydach Vale. TOXDC.—W H. Hitcliing«, newsagent. VL-ûrehard, grocer. TREALAW. T=-Mr. Eli Divies. Miskin-road. TREORKY. ^Miss Jones, btationer, Bute-street. „ Mr. J Aijftin, newiiagent. TOX, PEKX-RE.— Mr. LI..Phillips, 32. Church-road. TYijOKS'Jjawx.—Mr. V/. Williams. Post-office. „ Mr. Chai-leg Powell, newsagent. TYNEWTfDP."—Mr. Llewellyn, chemist. WEXVCE-—Noah Jtciins, Wenvoe Arms. YSTRADi.—Mr. D. Jones, newsagent. Mr. Jenkyu Morgan 51 WUliam-etre-el,

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