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THIS IS HOW IT WAS THAT I HOPKINS' Farm-house Bread WAS FIRST DISCOVERED! JmWAS in March, 18G4, and the place was — Dowlais, and something happened, I forget what, some great man died or was married, however, we were face to faoe with a whole' holiday and we two, Dai and 1, were shop assistants, aetat 22 and 24, the question was what were we to do with ourselves so as to get the greatest amount of pleasure out of an idle day or holiday. I was for a long walk westward over the mountains to Llanwonno Church and public- house, where I remembered a certain vessel made of tin, with a long handle, which held about a quart, usually beer with something in it. It was wide at the top and ran down to nothing on the bottom, or at least to a sliarp point. This sharp point was thrust down into tlie middle of a coal fire, and was called lA MULLER After a ten-mile walk over hill and dale in the windy March weather, most people were glad to meet the Muller AT LLANWONNO. For it had no attraction for Dai, he was for going east as far as Gelligaer, where there was another Church on the top of a mountain too, and a "pub," close by which was a farm as well, and noted for RUM and SHRUB. Gelligaer carried the day, so next morning after breakfast, we left smoky Dowlais, by way of Pwllywhiad and Twyn-y-wain, and made past Cwmbargoed and Cwmfelin towards Gelli- gaer, we met no one but Mary'r Sa'm, whose work all the week was to oil the trams at Rhos Lias, and having a holiday herself thought she could not do better than hunt up lost sprags, a tumbling chain or a missing cast iron double- parting—thus the devoted Mary was, all un- consciously, a link in the happy chain that forged one hundred thousand pounds a year, to be spent in Camford, Dorset, or, failing ability to spend all, to invest in land in the Vale of Glamorgan. At length we arrived at Gelligaer-we should, ho ivever, never have got there had it not been for Dai who knew the lay of the land, he having been born at Cwm Ysgwydd Gwyn, in the same parish—but we were tired and hungry as hunters. In those we were quite independent, having 2s. Id. in cash between us, we treated a collier in the kitchen to a pint of beer, and sat down to rest. It now turned out that Dai knew Mary, the servant at the public, she was from Cilhaul, and was a very pretty neat- handed Phyllis—nothing was now too good for U1 two-we must have some fried bacon and eggs, which was soon brought in, and such a lovely LOAF OF BREAD, off which she cut a thick round. On that day an appetite was found at Gelli- gaer, it may or may not be found there now, I cannot say, but we had walked six or seven miles, were young and strong, and had not called on the way, because there Was nowhere to call, so we cleared the bread and bacon then Dai opened his mouth and said, u Was' did you ever see bread like that ? I was bound to admit I never had, and forthwith began to question Mary as to how it was made, she didn't seem to want to talk about it to me, but wanted to talk to Dai, who was a very handsome young man, and in religion a Latter Day Saint (soon after this he emigrated to near Salt Lake City, where they gave him a square mile of land, he married a wife and increased in flocks and herds, and had sealed on to him four other wives, and as late as 1888 wrote me to get him a tutor for his 21 boys and girls). However, the secret of late as 1888 wrote me to get him a tutor for his 21 boys and girls). However, the secret of that bread I was bound to have. I found it was made from Spiller and Brown's Extras bought at Shop Chain, Caeharris, and raised with barm from Pengam public, where they brewed their own beer (the secret of that barm is now in the keeping of William Pritchard Esq., Rhymney Brewery), the bread was baked in an oven built out of the wall in the back kitchen, and heated with a coal fire lit in the centre, then flashed with sticks and stumps of trees, after the wood had burned itself out, a piece of as old oat sack fastened on to a broom handle was used as a scuffle to clean the bottom, the dough was in a pan before the fire with a snow-white cloth over the top, this was turned out on a clean deal table, cut into four large pieces, moulded up, and put in the oven quick a huge flat stone was put up as a door to the oven, and made fast by a gambrel with a wooden wedge, and a clayey mixture was pasted round the edge of the stone to make it air-tight. Here lies the whole secret of FARM HOUSE BREAD! [.Reverting to our xtory. Dai and I ultimately tried the Rum and Shrub, which had a peculiar effect on us, for on our return we failed to find the road back as we .had come, but instead, strayed in a southerly direction, and after crossing a valley, made our way up a hill overlooking Troedvrhiw here on the top of Heol Mvnach we found a land sur- veyor with a theodolyte, some helpers with chains and pegs, settling a boundary dispute between the Baroness Windsor and Richard Fothergill as to some coal royalties. In our ignorance we thought the instrument was a spying glass, but the genial surveyor explained, 11 c;1 and gave us an interesting lecture on the Ancient Britons, which so set us thinking that we lost our way until we pulled up at Forest Farm, where dear old Mrs. Pritchard gave us some bread and real toasted Caerphilly cheese we then struck for home, past the Danderry Coke Ovens all ablaze. Wo were tired when we got to Troedyrhiw Station, and innocently asked for tickets to Top Dowlais. The booking clerk grinned, but booked us to Merthyr, where we were lucky enough to find Mike the Milk with his mule and cart, who gave us a ride to Geliyfaelog Bridge We then explored Cwm- rhyd-y-bedd, and got home to dream of FARM HOUSE BREAD! I have been dreaming of it ever since, and I now offer it to Cardiff in all its purity.
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ROUND THE TOWNS. H" Last Tuesday was Primrose Day. Barry School Board members meet next Monday afternoon. The Barry Young Wales Society numbers over fifty members.) Mr. J. Wolfe-Barry, the eminent engineer, visited Barry on Wednesday. ♦ Captain Whall made an excellent stage manager at the Tableaux at Barry. The Barry Dock Bible Christian bazaar was an unique affair. No raffling was permitted. It snew on Good Friday for the first time on that particular day in the year, since sixteen years ago. A collier painted the scenery used in the per- formance of Mr. T. Richards' opera, Ab Tewdwr." ♦ The first meeting of the new Bridgend Local Board takes place on Tuesday. What price M'Gaul for the chair ? ♦ Canon Allen called himself on Monday an old- fashioned. slow-going man. May the old order, then, never change s Mr." Ton Evans has again been at Pontypridd, but we are informed that his last visit had nothing to do with Temperance. A member of the Cadoxton rChoral Union, Miss Edith Jenkins, is a cousin of Mr. Ben Davies, the famous Welsh vocalist. # Mrs. Owen Jones, at Monday's concert at Barry, took away the breath of our youngest reporter. His heart is not yet hardened. At the next South Glamorgan parliamentary election, the name of the candidate at the bottom of the poll will be Morgan. Our reporter is a changed man after seeing the tableaux, The Dancing Gipsy, on Monday at the Barry Church entertainment. Councillor H. S. Davies is a member of the Joint Police Committee. The policemen of Pontypridd know it, and they salute as they pass by. A blot upon the Barry district is the number of street fights which continually occur. There have been just a few" during the holidays. The Bishop of Llandaff and Canon Allen were boys together, and. it was a pleasant sight to seethe affectionate greeting of the two old chums. We are told that the visit of Mr. Lloyd-George caused some Cadoxton ministers to suffer curtain lectures, because they didn't go home till morning. The Western Mail refers to a Vere-street. Car- marthen. It is unnecessary to point out that Carmarthen is a misprint for the chief com- mercial centre," &c. Eos Havod," the adjudicator at the entertain- ment at Pontypridd-street Chapel on Friday, stayed with Mr. Morgan Williams, Bryngoleu, who is a relation of his. In view of the recent elections of churchwardens there have been repeated demands at booksellers' establishments for the Instructions for Church- wardens," or similar works. A Cardiff paper solemnly told us the 'other day, in a report of an accident which occurred at Aber- kenfig. that "the deceased, although terribly injured, is expected to recover." A Cardiff paper, in giving a list of golf players at Porthcawl, mentions a Dr." Sibbering Jones. Leave out the doctor and you have a well known and respected Barry gentleman. We are requested to state that the South Wales Union Bank (Limited) has been amalgamated with the Metropolitan, Birmingham and South Wales I Bank (Limited), from the 16th inst. « The arrangements for the welcoming of the Lord Mayor of London to Pontypridd are being pressed forward, and it is expected that the town that day will look gayer than it ever did. During his stay at Barry, Mr. Lloyd George, M.P.. was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. W. LI. Williams, at Aelybryn. Mr. George left Cadox- ton on Saturday for Carnarvon. Mr. D. Yorath—" Eos Hafod"—paid a visit to his friends at Cadoxton last week, and during his stay sang at the concert held at the Cadoxton Welsh Calvinistic Methodist Chapel on Good Friday. SS Dinas Powis and district people should not fail to get next week's South Wales Star, which will ,L 11 contain a full report of Thursday evening's Liberal meeting, at which Mr. A. J. Williams was present. Mr. T. E. Ellis and Mr. Lloyd George often return from the House of Commons arm-in-arm in the small hours of the morning, and startle the Saxon with singing old Welsh airs on the Embank- ment. A member of the Bridgend Local Board was heard to say that the Star gave the best and most accurate report of their meetings. We receive compliments, but never give a commission for them Mr. D. Lleufer Thomas, the newly-appointed assistant commissioner under the Royal Labour Commission, is staying at the Bear Hotel, Cow- bridge. Next Tuesday he will hold his first public enquiry. Mr. W. H. Taylor, who made a most successful debut as a baritone in the Barry concert on Monday, is an assistant master at the Holton Board Schools. Mr. Taylor, senior, was a witness to his son's success. The tableaux vivants at Barry on Monday were the best thing seen in -that district for some time. Strangers were surprised that Barry could boast of such beauty, but we who live here knew what to expect. An interesting county court case will probably be heard shortly. The principal figures will be a Barry tradesman and a local auctioneer who never loses his temper The question at issue is an alleged overcharge for commission. A little bird whispers that the members of the Cadoxton Choral Union are becoming most dilatory in attending practices, which is much to be regretted when it is remembered that they intend competing at the forthcoming eisteddfod. At Bridgend on Good Friday such was the quietude of the town that a witty man suggested that, were a man to hang himself on a lamp-post in the chief thoroughfare, he would not be found until gone into a rapid state of decomposition. I must protest," said Bishop Lewis. Enter your protest on this, my lord," answered the ready Canon, handing him a subscription sheet. The Bishop evidently thought a Canon more formidable than an armed footpad, and entered his protest. W. M. Jones, who won the £ 10 120 yards race prize at Bridgend on Monday is a bred and born Bridgend lad. He is only now about 18 years of age, and those who saw him run prophesy some wonderful performances from him before he dies. .# Canon Allen, in giving a recitation on Joan of Arc, said that that judicial murder was due to French priests and not to English soldiers. We are sorry that we must still believe that that cold statesman, John, Duke of Bedford, had a lot to do with it. No wonder there is such a disgracefully small attendance at the practices of the Cadoxton Choral Union. The few ladies who do attempt to put in an appearance are met at the doorway by a young spark from Barry and marched off for strolls round the common. & Sir Morgan Morgan was said to have given such a big bundle of bank-notes towards the Barry Church School that the officials had not had time by luncheon to count the exact amount. Repre- sentative government and septennial elections are very good things. Lord Windsor is a good man to have at a feast. You can drink his health at least four times-as chairman of the Barry directors, as member of her Majesty's Government, a Lord-lieutenant of the 1connty, and, best of all, as Lord Windsor. Still he looks modest. The Pontypridd Local Board acted wisely when they resolved that the traffic in the main thorough- fare should not be interfered with by pleasure seekers during the Easter fair. Up to the present year accidents occurred, but this time none marred their pleasure. 9 In thanking a vestry for electing him a people's warden, a Barryite said, I thank you for the honour, but I don't know the duties." When some- body told him that he would be partly responsible for the debt of the Church, his jaw dropped a foot or two, and his attempt to smile only made his countenance look more sickly. A little boy walked into the Star office yesterday and meekly asked for a pennorth of soap. Now, our manager isn't a man of many words, but when it is remembered that it was publishing day, the extent of his vocabulary which that poor nipper had the privilege of gauging during his few seconds' stay within our precincts, may be just faintly realised. Canon Allen was in great form on Monday. "Begging is bold," he said,i4 but a begging parson is bolder. He is like unto a robber or a footpad, and crieth out, Your money or your life.' Foot- pads have been known to be shot for doing this the parson's fate is different. Here, take my purse," is the answer he receives I came here to be robbed. » The Barry Easter vestry was well attended, and the proceedings were anything but devoid of interest. Our reporter was rather startled to notice that one of the foremost speakers was a gen- tleman who is—or was until recently, at any rate -a prominent member of a local Wesleyan Chapel. It was rather amusing1 to observe this erstwhile Nonconformist exhibiting such deep concern for the comfort of worshippers at the parish church. A correspondent has been kind enough to send us a paragraph, in the course of which he writes —" Mr. in returnin thanks was overpowered with good feeling that he had to retire before he could find words to express his fillings and a very interesting meeting was brought to a closes and may say all that took part acquited themselves worthy of good name." During the whole course of my ministry of 44 years," said Canon Allen at the Barry Easter Vestry on Tuesday night, in pointing out the duty of sidesmen, only once have I had to enforce order during a church service. It was a very sad, and to me a very painful, occasion. Two persons came into church the worse for liquor, which distressed me very much. They were told to leave the church, which I am glad to say they at once did." May I show you something ?" said a packman to a Cadoxton servant on Thursday. "No, thank you," curtly replied the slavey, who had been told not to have dealings with packmen. Will you tell your mistress, then please, that I should be most happy to show her somethings. was the next request. "X 0, I wont, for she wont see you," was another decided answer. Will you please ask her-you are only the servant, you know ?" firmly asked the representative of Scotch tweed. The girl flushed up, and heatedly said How do you know that ?" I can see in your looks," said he from the Land o' Cakes. The slamming of the door ended the conversation.
BAIftY DISTRICT NEWS.
BAIftY DISTRICT NEWS. BARRY. "A TRIP TO THE GOLDEN GATES.The Rev. Dr. Edwards. Cardiff—well-known under his bardic title, "Cynonfanld "-will deliver a. lecture at the Barry Congregational Chapel on Wednesday evening next, on the subject, A Trip to the Golden Gates." Dr. Edwards' fame as an elocutionist, lecturer, preacher, eisteddfodwr, Ac., should secure for him a large audience. Alderman Meggitt will preside. The proceeds are in aid of the chapel funds. EASTER VESTRY.—The annual Easter vestry for the parish of Barry took place on Wednesday evening at the wooden building which at present does service for a parish hall. Canon Allen, M.A., presided, and among those present were:—Rev. A. T. de Hcaume, and Messrs. Captain Whall, Vaughan, E. S. Johnson, Waddell, F. J. Jones, P. Small, R. Williams, H. J. Money, Horton, Halliday, Rutherford, Edwards, H. Morgan, J. Williams, T. Wilson, etc. Canon Allen nominated as his warden for the coming year Captain Whall. The election of people's warden resulted as follows :—R. Williams 5, H. J. Money 3, E. S. Johnson 2. Mr. Williams was accordingly elected. The fol- lowing gentlemen were elected sidesmen :—Messrs. Thomas Wilson, Money, F. Small, and Waddell. The assistant-overseer, Mr. Lougher, Cwmciddy, not being present, the annual parish balance-sheet could at be gone through. The chairman announced hat he had in hand from offertories during the year the sum of £ 15 15s. 8 £ d. On the motion of Mr. Waddell, seconded by Mr. Vaughan, it was decided by an overwhelming majority, to obtain tenders for the flooring of the pew places, such tenders to be con- sidered at a special meeting to be held an Tuesday evening next. An amendment of Mr. E. S. Johnson to cover the flooring with matting only, found a seconder. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded the retiring warden, Mr. T. Wilson, for his services, and after a similar compliment had been voted to the chairman, the proceedings, which were very animated throughout, concluded. LOCAL MAURI AGE.—At the Merthyrdovan Parish Church on Monday Miss Adeline Williams, second daughter of Mr. John Williams, engineer, Barry, was married to Mr. David Evans, Golden Key, Main- stveet, Cadoxton, the officiating minister being the Rev. Richard Evans, rector of the parish. The bride was given away by her father. The bridesmaid was Miss Williams (sister of the bride), and Mr. Evans, of Porth (brother of the bridegroom) acted as best man. The church was well filled with friends of the parties and others. The wedding breakfast was partaken of at the residence of the bride's parents a^ Barry. The we dding presents were numerous. In the course of he afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Evans left for London, en route for the Continent, where the honeymoon is being spent. DEAFAXD DUMB MISSION.—A public meeting will be held in the Barry Public-hall on Sunday next, at three p.m., when local clergy and ministers will give addresses, and the deaf and dumb will recite in sign language. RAILWAY SOCIETY ORPHAN FUNK.—The follow- ing is a list of donations already received for the orphan fund of the Amalgamated Society of Railway servants, in connection with the tea and concert on Good Friday:—Vulean Foundry Company, 15; Major- General Lee, :£2; Sharp, Stewart and Co., X2; Sir Morgan Morgan, 1:1 Is.; Mr. J. C. Meggitt,.El Is.; Mr. J. Robinson. C.C., £1 Is-; Mr. Arthur Williams, M.P., £ 1; Councillor Spickett, Pontypridd, £ 1; Capt. Davies, 10s. 6d.: Mr. J. Hosgood, 10s. Gd.; Mr. D. Roberts, 10s.; Mr. J. H. Vincent, 5s.; Capt. Whall, 5s. BARRY DOCK. OPENING OF THE CATHOLIC SCHOOL.—The date of opening of the Roman Catholic School in Court- road, Barry Dock, has been fixed for Monday, the 9th of May. when the Rev. J. C. Hedley, D.D., O.S.B., Lord Bishop of Newport and Menevia, will celebrate Pontifical Mass, assisted by the Very Rev. Monsignor Williams, V.G., and the leading clergy of the district. The bishop will also preach on the occasion. In the afternoon of the following Monday the bishop will entertain the whole of the school childres to tea in the new building. BALL.—At the Barry Dock Public Hall, on Easter Monday evening, a well-attended plain dress ball was held. Mr. C. Gwinnutt, acted as M.C. Dancing was kept up until the "wee sma' hours" of Tuesday morning. ENGLISH BAPTIST ENTERTAINMENT.—On Good Friday evening at Salem Welsh Baptist Chapel, Barry Dock, kindly lent for the occasion, a very interesting entertainment was held under the auspices of the English Baptist cause. The Rev. G. LI. Williams took the chair, and Miss M. Holloway presided at the piano. The following programme was gone through -Pianoforte solo, Miss Holloway; solo, Miss R. Franks; recitation, The boy martyr," Master Bertie Westacott solo, The Angel's promise," Miss Blake, Newland-street; recitation, Father coming home," Miss Clarissa Rees; solo, "Pray Father," Miss Mary Holloway; dialogue, Vanity," Miss Eva Hatten and party recitation, The flower girl," Miss B. Franks solo, Mr. Williams (twice) recitation. The three ittle giaves," Master Thomas recitation, Bells of Lea," Mr. Easterbrook recitation, Road to Heaven," Miss Belle ) Mason recitation, "Bnriel of Moses," Mr. Price, post office recitation, The three sisters," Regretta Hart; pianoforte solo, Home, sweet home," Miss Hollo way.—Mr. Hart proposed, and Mr. E. Edmunds, Barry, seconded, a vote of thanks to all the friends who helped and took part in the meet- ing, and also to the Welsh friends and tho minister for the use of the building to hold their meeting. This was carried unanimously.—Mr. Hart said that they as members of the English Baptist Church in the place, appreciated very much the kind feeling of Mr. Williams, the Welsh Baptist minister, who presided at the meeting, and who has expressed his readiness to help them in every possible way in their struggle to start a new cause in that populous locality. BIBLE CHRISTIAN BAZAAR. — At the Bible Christian Chapel, Court-road, Barry Dock, on Easter Monday and Tuesday, a successful bazaar and sale of work was held in aid of the building fund of that place of worship. The large schoolroom was gaily decorated with huge flags, <fcc., and the numerous stalls, heavily laden with useful and artistic articles, served to add to the general pleasing effect of the proceed- ings. On Monday afternoon the following ceremony was performed by Captain Davies, dockmaster, who delivered a few appropriate remarks. Amongst those present at the opening ceremony were:—Revs. J. H. O'Keen, D.D., J. Honey (pastor), J. T. Henwood (Cardiff), and W. Tibbott (Cadoxton), Alderman and Mrs. Meggitt, Dr. W. Lloyd Edwards, and Messrs. W. J. Flowers, F. Edmunds, tbc. A brisk sale of the goods took place, and the pro- ceedings throughout the day were enlivened by the Diamond-street Bible Christian Brass Band from Cardiff, under the leadership of Mr. J. Rickers, who played an interesting selection of mnsic. Thefollowing is a list of the various stalls, with the names of the stall-holders and assistants :—No. 1 Stall-Mrs. Honey, Mrs. Murphy, Mrs. Windsor, Miss Honey, Miss Levers; No. 2 Stall—Mrs. Blake, Mrs. Tavlor, Mrs. Jas. Cruise, Mrs. Miles, Miss Tamlyn; No. 3 Stall—Mrs. Edmunds, Mrs. Bush, Mrs. Tamlyn, Mrs. Lavis, Mrs. Squire No. 4, Young Ladies' Still—Miss Evans, Miss Mason, Miss Giles, Miss Barrett, Miss Bell Mason. No 5, Household Stall—Mr. Venn, Mr. Taylor, Mr. Hooper, Mr. Bush, Mr. Bartlett, Mr. Prout. No. 6, Refresh- ment Stall-Mrs. Jones, Mrs. Nicholas, Mrs. Shears, Mr. Nicholas. No.7, Sweet Stall-Mrs. Pond, Miss Amy Taylor. No. 8, Bran Tub—Miss L. Blake, Miss R. Mason. No. 9, Fine Art Museum—Mr. J. Cruise. No. 10, Weighing Machine, Measurement Standard, and Elec- tric Battery-Mr. Edmonds, Mr. Murphy, Mr. CoIlins.- On Tuesday evening, in connection with the bazaar, the following programme was gone through under the conductorship of Mr. W. Windsor:—Anthem, "Cry out and shout," Choir; piano solo, Bridal Bells," Miss Honey duet, List to the Convent bells," Mrs. Murphy and Miss L. Blake solo, Mrs. Windsor; recitation, The life boat," Miss B. Mason quartette, Soft floating on the evening gale," Mrs. Murphy, Miss Blake, Messrs. Collins and Venn anthem, Sing ye Jehovah's praises" pianoforte duet, Misses Barrett and B. Mason solo, The lost chord," Miss L. Blake recitation, 11 The ex-convict," Miss H. Taylor; duet, "The minute gun at sea," Misses Mason; chorns, "The laughing chorus," Choir; reading, Mr. Venn; solo, Tit-for-tat," Miss Evans National Anthem." COLLISION IN THE BARRY ROADS —On Tues- day night a collision occurred in the Barry Roads between a steamer supposed to be the Rodin, bound for Newport, and the Norwegian barque Polykarp, coal laden, from Newport to Buenos Ayres. The Polykarp had her topmast carried away, and her rigging and hull also badly damaged. She docked at Cardiff on Wednesday, and will have to discharge her cargo in order that the necessary repairs may be effected. We understand that the Rodin has also arrived at Newport. CADOXTON. JACK WHITE 18 NOW "CLIMBING UP THE GOL- DEX ST AIltS.In default of paying a fine of f25 and costs for selling beer without a license, Jack White, well-known Cadoxton character, was arrested by Acting-Sergeant, Gammon, on Easter Monday, and will now undergo the alternative of one month's hard labour which was sentenced upon him by the local magistrates. THE WITCHTLL SPORTS.—The horse and foot races at the Witchill Athletic Grounds, Cadoxton, Barry, advertised for Easter Monday were not held, owing to the unsatisfactory state of the weather. Don HANDICAP.—The first of a series of dog handi- caps promoted by Mr. B. Hoddiiv>tt, of the Witchill Hotel, took place on Saturday afternoon at the Witchill Athletic grounds, Cadoxton, Barry, in the presence of fully 500 interested spectators. A large number of dogs were entered for the competition, and the result was determined by heats, the first and second prizes (amounting to 16) being divided between Mr. G. Hale's (Stillhouse-lane, Bristol) "Lady and Mr. J. Chilcot's (Barry) "Gipsy"; the third prize (10s.) being secured by Mr. W. Whittle's (31, Sherwood-place, Ystrad Rhondda) Paddy." The competition was an exciting one throughout. VOLUNTEER BALL.— lhe annual ball of the mem- bers of the local artillery volunteer corps will be held at Cadoxton Public Hall, this (Friday) evening. COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTION—Mr. John Cory, J.P., being the only candidate nominated for the Barry vacancy on the Glamorgan County Council, caused by the raising of Mr. J. C. Meggitt to the alder- manic bench, there will be no contest, Mr. Cory being therefore returned unonnosed. SPECIAL GOSPEL 'SERVICES were held at the Cadoxton English Baptist Chapel on Good Friday, when the Rev. W. Parry, Pontypridd, and the Rev. Morris Issac, Cadoxton, preached. Collections were made during the day in aid of the evangelical mission to the Jews at Jerusalem and Hebron. A brief account of the work now being done by that excellent mission was given by Pastor L. Ton Evans. On Eastar.Monday a sacred entertainment consisting of solos, recitations, ifcc., was held. The chair was occupied by Mr. David Howell, Cwrnbarry Farm, and a pleasant evening was spent. NEWPORT V. BARRY DISTRICT.-As all the foot- ball world knows, Newport, the Welsh champion team for the season 1891-2, completed their list of engage- ments on Monday by their big win against Salford. Nevertheless, their captain. Mr. Graham, has kindly consented, at the request of Mr. W. M. Douglas, the old Cardiffian, to take his men to Cadoxton on Satur- day next, and play against an eighteen of the Barry and Cadoxton district. The match, of course, will not figure on the record of the Uskside lads, whichever way victory goes, but, nevertheless, Newport intend turning out their full strength, and this being abso- lutely the last appearance of the Inrincibles" before the arrival of next season, a big gate should be assured. ALLEGED INDECENT ASSAULT.—On Tuesday at the Cardiff office of the clerk to the Penarth magistrates Robert Grainger, a haulier, living at Cadoxton, was brought up before Mr. J. S. Corbett, charged with in- decently assaulting a little girl. Evidence was taken, and the accused was remanded. Bail was accepted. HIGHWAY BOARD SURVEYORSHIP.—At a. meeting of the Glamorganshire County Council, held on Thurs- day of last week, Mr. Frank Laurens, of the Local Board Surveyors' Offices, Cadoxton. was unanimously selected Surveyor of the Dinas Powis Highway Board. THE TOLL-GATE ON PENARTH-ROAD.—At the last meeting of the Glamorgan County Council, Mr. J. C. Moggitt proposed, That it be an instruction to the Roads and Bridges committee to confer, under the powers authorised by the Highways and Bridges Act, 1891, with the Cardiff Corporation, the Penarth, Barry, and Cadoxton Local Boards, and the Dinas Powis Highway Board as to whether any arrangements can be made for the abolition of the toll-gate on the Penarth-road, near Cardiff, and report to this council thereon." Mr. J. P. Jones seconded, Mr. Shepherd supported, and the resolution was carried. CADOXTON-BARRY GRAMMAR SCHOOL. — The midsummer term of the Cadoxton-Barry Grammar School commences on Monday, April 25th, and parents of present and intending pupils should note this fact. During the holidays, several alterations have been made to the school buildings, whereby the facilities for the splendid educational work which is imparted at this deservedly popular institution will be even more greatly increased. It is very gratifying to observe that as term succeeds term the school increases and prospers, and it is thoroughly worthy of our great and growing town. All branches of the school work are carefully studied by the able principal, Mr. R. G. Morris, who will be most happy to furnish prospectuses and further information either at the Grammar School at Melrose-street or at his private residence, 8, Kenil- worth-road, Cadoxton. PENARTH. EASTER SERVrcgS.-The services at St. Augus- tine's and All Saints were numerously attended, while the number of communicants was very large. Both edifices were beautifully decorated and the services throughout very hearty. Suitable and practical ser- mons were preached, and the musical part of the services left nothing to be desired, and reflected credit upon the organists-Messrs. G. Thomas and R. Gould Timme. EASTER VESTRY.-The annual Easter vestry meeting was held on Wednesday evening at the Vestry-room, St. Augustine's Church, the Rector (the Rev. Sweet-Escott) presiding. Amongst the par- ishioners present were Messrs. Anderson, Shaw, Driver, White, Jeffries, Peat, Vellacott, Strawson, Milward, W. H. Lewis, Greenhill, Mules, Lloyd (secretary), and Thomas (organist). In the absence of the rector's churchwarden (Mr. Proctor), the accounts were deferred going into until Saturday next The Rector regretted the unavoidable absence of his churchwarden :on this occasion, as it was to have been his pleasing duty to have presented Mr Proctor with a substantial testimonial on his faithful servitude of twenty-five years-three as parish, and twenty-two as rector's, churchwarden. It will now take place at the postponed meeting. The Rector then proposed Mr. Sladon as his churchwarden for the ensuing year; Mr. Snell being again appointed parish churchwarden. The sidesmen chosen were Messrs. Anderson, Shaw, Proctor, Driver, Winson, and White. At All Saint's, Mr. Brain was elected the rector's churchwarden, and Mr. Carter the people's. The sides- men chosen were Messrs. Jefferies, Purnell, F. Mason, Dr. Nell, and Bishop. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Mr. Thomas, the organist, for his gratuitous services, as also to the rector for presiding, when the meeting terminated. DINAS POWIS. EASTER VESTRY.—The Easter vestry for the St. Andrew's parish was held on Tuesday, under the pre- sidency of the rector, the Rev. Canon Edwards, Major-General Lee (The Mount) and Mr. John Gratrex were elected as churchwardens, and Messrs. D. T. Alexander, George Bowen, Stuart Crane, J. B. Mockford, J. Pearce, J. Jeffs, William Morgan, Howell Thomas, Joseph Thomas, and Alex. Smith were appointed as sidesmen. The audited accounts showed a balance in hand of £ 14 17s. 3d. Plans for a new vestry were examined and approved. BONVILSTONE. EASTER VESTRY.-At the annual vestry meeting held at Bonvilstone on Monday, Mr. Tudor Crawshay and Mr. C. Christie were elected churohwardens. PETERSTONE. TEA AND ENTERTAINMENT AT CROESFAEN — The chief attraction at Croesfaen on Good Friday, April 15th, was the annual tea and entertainment held at Babell (C.M.) Chapel. Although several meetings of a like nature took place on the same day in the neighbourhood, and despite the cold and in- clement weather, the gatherings were large. A goodly number, both of children and adults, sat down to tea in the afternoon which commenced about four o'clock, who invariably testified to thei excellency of the good things prepared for them. Amongst those who assisted. at the tea which was provided by members of the Church, at the Club-room kindly given by Mrs. Jones we noticed the followingMrs. Morgans, Tynewydd Mrs. Griffiths, Gelliwin; Mrs. Harry, Llanwensan; Mrs. Williams, Mrs. Jenkins, Croesfaen; Miss S. Bevan, Miss Evans, Henstaff Mr. Thomas Harry and the pastor (Rev. Barac Rees). A charge was made on the adults, but the children were admitted free, who also were treated to various kinds of sweets, ifcc., given by friends. In the evening, at seven, a very interest- ing and edifying entertainment was held, when the chapel was Aicely filled. Rev. J. Llewelyn, Indepen- dent minister, Llantrissant, presided. Appended is the programmer—Chairman's address; chorus, "There's a battle to be fought;" recitation, Mrs. Bassett; solo and chorus, Master Theo.John and Choir song, Miss Cassie Lougher dialogue, Messrs. D. Owen and W. Jenkins; chorus, "Social glass" (encored); recitation, Miss Gwendoline Harry; duet, Misses Catherine Davies and Sarah Bevan; song, Miss Powell, R A.M., Cardiff anthem, 0 come let us sing;" recitation, Mr. David Owen; pianoforte duet, Misses Powell, Cardiff (encored); duet, Mr. T. Rees and Miss Bessie Harry song. Miss Cassie Lougher (encored) recitation, Mr. William Jenkins; violin solo, Miss Mary Lougher; dialogue, Messrs. D. Owen and W. Bassett; song. Miss Powell; recitation, Mr. William Griffiths, Gelliwen; pianoforte solo, Miss Powell; glee, "Y Gwlithyn(The Dewdrop). Special mention should be made of the Misses Powell, Cardiff, and the Misses Lougher, Llan- carfan, who so kindly assisted, and whose services were greatly appreciated. The choir, whose render- ings of the several pieces, gave general satisfaction and received much applause, was under the leadership of Mr. Thomas Rees, Gadairwen. Miss Maggie Griffiths, Gelliwen, in her usual able style, accom- panied. Rev. J. Llewelyn proved an excellent chairman, and his ready wit and instructive remarks could not but tell on the congregation. A hearty vote of thanks was accorded the ladies who presided at the tea, to those who assisted at the entertainment, and to the chairman, proposed by the pastor and seconded by Mr. Griffiths, Gelliwen. Thus brought to a close one of the most successful entertainments ever held at Croesfarn Chapel, and the testimony of the congrega- tion at departing was that a similar one again would be much appreciated. PEN MARK. ANNUAL TEA MEETING—The Calvinistic Metho- dist Sunday School of the above place held their annual tea meeting on Good Friday last. In spite of the inclemency of the weather a large number of children and adults came together to partake of the sweet blessings which were so abundantly provided. After partaking heartily in the afternoon of the good things which satisfieth the wants of the body, in the evening there was feast for the mind. An entertain- ment was held under the presidency of Mr. Thomas, Llancadle. The singing was under the leadership of Mr. E. Davies, Llanbethery. Much credit is due to Mr. Davies for the energetic part which he takes in connection with the singing. A nrize was given for the best essay on Punctuality.' The Rev. W. D. Lewis, Llancarvan, acted as adjudica- tor. Four essays came to hand, which proved to be good, but there was better and best among them. The first prize was awarded to Mr. George Davies, Llan- bethery, and the second prize to Miss Jenkins, Cross- ton. The adjudicator spoke very highly of these two victorious essayists. Miss Florrie David, Llanbethery, took the prize in the Spelling Bee. A vote of thanks to the chairman, and also to the ladies who served sa cheerfully at the tables in the afternoon, brought the meeting to a close.
BARRY AND CADOXTON LOCAL BOARD.
BARRY AND CADOXTON LOCAL BOARD. FIRST MEETING OF THE NEW AUTHORITY. ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN AND COMMITTEES. The first meeting of the Barry and Cadoxton Local Board since the recent election was held at the Board- room, Cadoxton-Barry4 yesterday afternoon. There were present:—Alderman Meggitt (retiring chairman), General Lee, Dr. O'Donnell, Dr. Treharne, and Messrs. J. Robinson, J. Barstow, B. Lewis, W. Thomas (Barrv), W. Thomas (Sully), C. Howe (collector), J. A. Huglies (clerk), J. C. I'rdoe (surveyor), Dr. Neale (medical officer), and A. E. Leyshon (inspector of nuisances). The four re-elected members, Alderman Meggitt, General Lee, Dr. O'Donnell, and Mr. Robinson, signed the roll as members of the Board. On the motion of Dr. Treharne, seconded by Mr. Barstow, General Lee was voted to the chair pro. tem. The first business being the election of chairman, Dr. O'Donnell said it would be within their recollec- tion that at the first election that Mr. Robinson and himself were bracketed together for the third place. The recent election had altered that order, and he had great pleasure in moving that Mr. Robinson should be elected chairman for the ensuing year. (Hear, hear.) Dr. Treharne seconded. General Lee, in putting the motion to the meeting, was glad to find that they were unanimous. Tlie resolution was carried item. con. Mr. Robinson, in returning thanks, referred to the important matters which would have to be considered by the Board during the coming year, and relied with confidence upon the support of the Board in satisfac- torily carrying them out. (Hear, hear.) The Clerk presented a bill of d;65 17s. 6d., the cost of the recent election, which was passed. General Lee moved that the Board should express its disapproval of the present mode of voting at Local Board elections, referring to it as being too cumber- some and expensive, allowing of undue influence being used, and being against the spirit of the ag3. The motion was then passed, and it was decided to write to the LocObl Board's Association asking them to take the matter up. Committees were then appointed as follows:- Finance Committee: Messrs. Robinson, Lee, Lewis, Williams, Treharne, and Meggitt. Public Works Committee: Messrs. Robinson, Meggitt, Barstow O'Donnell, Thomas (Barry), and G. Thomas. Health Committee Messrs. Robinson, O'Donnell, W. Thomas (Sully), W. Thomas (Cadoxton), E. Treharne, and B. Lewis. Public Libraries' Committee Messrs. Robinson, Meggitt, Lewis, O'Donnell, W. Thomas (Barrv), Treharne, and J. J. Williams (representing the Board) and Messrs. J. A. Hughes, J. Lowden, D. Roberts, W. J- Flowers, W. LI. Williams and Dr. Edwards (representing the public). Byelaws and General Purposes Committees: The whole Board. Public Offices and Slaughter House Committee: Messrs. Robinson, G. Thomas, W. Thomas (Sully), J. Barstow, General Lee, and B. Lewis. Commons Com- mittee Messrs. Robinson, Dr. O'Donnell, Meggitt G. Thomas, and W. Thomas (Hayes). It was decided, on the suggestion of Mr. B. Lewis, to direct the attention of the Public Works Committee to in future have public sewers constructed, in order to allow of shop cellars being properly drained. The tender of Mr. Lewis Evans, Cadoxton, for the printing of the Board's minutes was accepted, at 2s. 6d. and 3s. per page. A lengthy and comprehensive report of the Clerk's in reference to work to be carried out by the Board was ordered to he considered at the next meeting. It was stated to be a most valuable one. Tenders for haulage, supply of stone, etc., were accepted aa follows:—Cadoxton division, Thomas Buckley; Barry Dock division, Frederick Griffiths; Barry division, John John; Merthyrdovan division, Thomas James. Dr. Treharne complained of the large size of the metalling placed upon the roads, and the attention of the surveyor was directed to the matter. In response to a communication from the Cardiff County Council, Mr. Robinson was deputed to accom- pany a deputation to wait upon the Postmaster- General in reference to postal arrangements in South Wales. This is a summary of the business which was trans- acted.
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