The South Wales Star

MW DISTRICT NEWS. BARRY. THE TOXDU DISASTER.—Mr John Williams has forwarded the sum of £ 3 4s. 6d. collected on last Sun- day week at the Barry Congregational Church, in aid of the funds for the relief of the sufferers by the Tondu disaster. HARVEST THANKSGIVING SERVICES.—On Sun- day last the annual harvest thanksgiving services were held at the Congregational Church. The sacred edi- fice had been most tastefully decorated for the occasion with fruit and flowers by Mrs. Meggitt, Mrs. Sibber- ing Jones, Mrs. Pardoe, Miss Mackness, the Misses Jenkins, the Misses Taylor, &c., several gentlemen of the congregation also lending ready assistance. Con- spicuous on the sides of the wall behind the rostrum was a beautifully-executed harp and a sickle, both composed of flowers. Down in front of the rostrum were stands of flowers, cut flowers, vegetables, and fruit, the whole being appro-toned by a. number of graceful palms, ferns, ifcc. On each side of the Bible stand on the rostrum was placed two huge loaves of bread, one supplied by Mr. Beckwith. and the other by Messrs. Evans, above them being erected two slight arches, from which depended bunches of luscious black grapes, the whole combining to form a very pretty picture. Around the walls and on the win- dow ledges were arranged evergreens and 6mall sheafs of wheat, oats, &c. At the back of the Chapel was a stand filled with garden produce. The Rev. J. Williamson, M.A., preached morning and evening, and in the afternoon the Rev. Christmas Lewis gave an address to the scholars. The attend- ances throughout the day were good, that of the evening being especially so, when every seat was utilised. a 'd benches had to be placed down the aisles to accomm ),iate the visitors. Mr. Williamson took for his text in the evening Proverbs 29, part of verse 28, u Where there is no vision the people perish." In the course of a well-thought out sermon, he alluded to the great want of idealism in life. Idealism in life as supplied by poetry, history, music, literature, &c.. refined men. and took off their minds from lower aims and pursuits. Without idealism life would, indeed be a very dry affair. In conclusion the preacher urged the importance of each present becoming embued with the spiritual idealism of Christianity. Special harvest hymns and anthems were rendered by a full choir, Miss Taylor presiding at the organ. At the conclusion of each service collections were taken in aid of the Church funds. RAILWAY MISSION.—Mr. Protheroe, of the Barry Railway Men's Mission, has just finished a nine day's mission at Tondu. The services have been very well attended. Over 300 went to the closing tea in the Tondu British Schoolroom. Every meeting has been remarkably well attended, and increased interest was shown at every ;meeting through- out the week, and many people has con- fessed conversion. Mr. Protheroe at the last meeting spoke of the work of the Railway Mission in South Africa, where the railway companies have pro- vided Gospel vans which travel about from place te place. He said, It is in those parts of' Darkest Africa' where a woman is sold for fifteen yikrds of calico and a man for nine yards of calico." After these poor people had been told of Jesus, he said, "they found they were worth a great deal more than calico." I.O.G.T.—The weekly reunion of the members of the Star of Barry Lodge took place on Tuesday even- ing. Bro. T. Ward, C.T., presiding. The attendance was rather large, and at the conclusion of the lodge business Bros. Robins and Lewis delivered two very interesting addresses, which were well received. A most enjoyable fruit banquet brought the proceedings of a thoroughly pleasant evening to a close. ENGINEERING APPOINTMENT.—We note with pleasure that Mr. C. R. Bonn, A.M.Inst.C.E., formerly of the Barry Railway Company, has been appointed xesident engineer of the Lanarkshire and Dumbarton- shire Railway, an important extension of the Cale- donian Railway from (-Masco w to Dumbarton. BAlmy PARISH HALL.—The first of a series of popular penny readings was held at the above hall on Saturday evening last. An interesting programme, consisting of pianoforte solos, songs, recitations, and duets was gone through,'in which the following ladies and gentlemen took part :—Mrs. J. Johnson, Mrs. Small, Mrs. D. Greig, Miss Davies, and Mr. E. S. Johnson. The chair on this occasion was occupied by Mr. E. Johnson. and the accompanists were Mrs De Heume and Mrs. Millar. An excellent programme has been arranged for to-morrow evening (Saturday). SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATES.—We hear that pressure is being brought to bear on Dr. Neale, the ex- president of the Merthyrdovan School Board, to stand at the coining School Board election, but it is un- certain whether Dr. Neale will give his consent. The other candidates from Barry will be Mr. Lowdon (the present chairman), Captain Davies, and the Rev. J. Price, all of whom are members of the present Board. Jtfr. F. S. Johnson, of the Dry Dock, who at one time thought of contesting the election has now definitely decided not to come out, YOUNG PEOPLE'S IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY.— On Wednesday evening a weekly meeting of the Con- gregational Young People's Society was held. The pastor (Rev. J. H. Stowell) presided over a good assembly. The first part of the evening was devoted to impromptu speeches, after which an impromptu debate took place, the subject being, "Which was the greatest power for good-the Pulpit or the Press?" Mr. Ingles championing the Pulpit, and Mr. Stradling the Press. Some really good speeches were delivered pro land con., and, on a division, the cause of the pulpit came off victorious by 19 votes against 15. The subject for debate next week will be "Protection v. Free Trade." Mr. F. W. Taylor and Captain Murrell will read papers for and against, INDIGESTION, Biliousness, Neuralgia, Sleeplessness and other Nervous Disorders speedily disappear under a course of Gwilym Evans' Bitters. It is purely vegetable aud the best tonic ever discovered. See advt. page. [19 IS YOUR WATCH WRONG? IF SO, and you wish it put in reliable order, why go to town when you can get any class of Watch, repairs done equally well at Barry by W. COOMBS, Market Hall Buildings, late with Mr J Hettich 60, Queen-street, Cardiif [301 BARRY DOCK. NAVVIES' MISSION.—The first of a series of popular entertainments to be held fortnightly at the Navvies' Mission and Reading-room, Brook-street, Holton, was given on Saturday evening last, Mrs. Garnett, founder of the mission, presiding. The pro- ceeds of the entertainments will go towards purchasing A stove and the purchase of books and papers for the reading-room to provide a comfortable place for the men to sit in, and read during the winter evenings and wet days when they will not be working. The object is very worthy and deserves to be attended with the greatest success. The following is the programme which was most creditably gone through:—Recitation, Miss Edith Dumayne; recitation, Mr. John Elhcot; song, Pull, pull together ooys," Mr. George Smith Chairman's address; duet, There's a stranger at the door," Miss Mason and Miss Barrett; recitation, Miss Maud Saundersjcècitation, Miss Sarah Edmonds song, A beautiful child," Miss Blake song, Miss Mason; recitation, Miss Agnes Cotty; duet, Miss Mason and Miss Blake; reading A widowed mother," Mr. J. Pearce recitation, Miss Florence Hockley song, "The hero's reward," Mr. William Baker; recitation, Miss Dunn; recitation, Miss Mason solo, I stood outside the gate," Mr. S. Hodge recitation, Miss Ellen Mary Allen recitation, Miss Sarah Ann Cotty duet, Miss Dumayne and Miss Hockley. THE PARK SLIP DISASTER.—Mr. D. Edwards has forwarded, on behalf of the English Calvinistic Methodist Chapel, Court-road, Barry Dock. the sum of £1 Is., towards the funds for the relief of the sufferers. THE NURSING ASSOCIATION.—On Thursday evening, at the Nursing Institute in Kingsland- crescent, Barry Dock, Mr. D. T. Alexander, of Cardiff and Dinas Powis, kindly conducted a sale of fancy goods, being the surplus of the late bazaar held in aid of the funds of the Barry District Nursing Associa- tion. There was a good attendance, and most of the articles on hand were disposed of at good prices. The total amount of proceeds of the bazaar and sale has not yet been ascertained, but the promoters of this excellent movement are hopeful that the effort has been attended with a satisfactory measure of success. ACCIDENT TO A BOY.—On Friday night a lad named Charles Beaumont, aged 14, living with his parents at No. 32, Graving Dock-street, was engaged cleaning one of the Barry Company's engines in the engine shed at Barry Dock, when his hand was caught and severely crushed. The lad was taken to the sur- gery of Dr. Sixsmith. in Holton-road, who found it necessary to amputate the thumb of the injured hand. The operation was successfully performed. On in- quiry on Friday morning it was fpund that the lad bad spent a good night. SAILORS AND FIREMEN'S UNION. — On Friday afternoon Mr. Will Sprow, the organising agent of the National Amalgamated Sailors and Firemen's Union, and Mr. Graffunder, of Cardiff, the national organiser of the British Boarding Masters and Tradesmen's Association, paid their periodical visit to 'Barry Dock, when a meeting of the local members of the Boarding Masters' Association was held, and addresses were delivered by both gentlemen named. A consultation also took place on the matter of approaching the ship- owners of the country with the view of bringing about a mutual arrangement as to the shipment of bowl Jidr, sailors and firemen at fair rates of wages. This move- ment is yet somewhat in its infancy, but when a com- bined appeal is made to the shipowners by the Sea- men's Union and Boarding Masters' Association it is believed that a satisfactory understanding may be arrived at. The meeting was also attended by Mr. J. Harrison, local secretary of the Seamen's Union. THE MISSION CHURCH.—We are requested by the Rector of Cadoxton to state that he much regrets to in- form the residents that the Bishop of the Diocese, through a pressure of engagements, is unable to fix a date for the opening of the newly-erected Holton Mission Church and organ; therefore, the opening ceremony will be performed by some other gentleman. CUSTOM HOUSE CHANGES.—Within the last two weeks there have been several changes among the offi.;ors of the Customs at Barry Dock. Mr. Jeffers and Mr. Beckett have both been promoted to superior appointments at the Southampton department of Her Majesty's Customs; and Mr. Mahoney, also of Barry Dock' is daily expecting orders to remove to the same department. The three abfve-named gentleman were appointed to the Barry Dock department about nine months ago. CHURCH CONCERT.—On Wednesday evening at the Public-hall, Barry Dock, a concert was held in aid of the new Mission Church at Barry Dock. There was a very good attendance, and among those present we noticed the Rev. E. Morris (rector), Mrs. E. Morris, and the Misses Morris, the Revs. A. E. Crouch and R. Usher, Drs. Livingstone, Gore, and Sixsmith, Mr. F. P. Jones-Lloyd, Mr. and Mrs. H. Morgan, Mr. and Mrs. Roberts, Mr. and Mrs. Williams, Mr. and Mrs. Stewart, the Misses Woods, Mr. and Mrs. Morgan, Mr. Taylor, the Misses Barstow, Sisters Pryme, Griffiths, and Evans, Mr. Brooks, Miss Wright, and others. An attractive programme had been arranged and gave general satisfaction. The coster songs of Dr. Gore formed a striking feature in the programme, and were highly appreciated, each one being encored. The chief item of the evening was a recitation by Mr W. H. Taylor in which was displayed a re- markably amount of dramatic power and elocution; and was really worthy of special commendation. The following constituted the evening's programme: — Pianoforte duett, Mr. and Mrs. Miller; song, Miss E. S. Williams song, Mr. W. H. Taylor song, Miss F. M. Williams song, Mrs. Morgan (encored); song, Mr. W. W. Bliss (encored); song, Miss B. Wood banjo solo, Mr. R. S. Edmonds; song, Mr. F. P. Jones- Lloyd song, Mr. W. H. Miller (encored): song, "What cher (encored), Dr. Gore; song, Mrs. Morgan; song, Mr. W. Taylor (encored) son< Miss E. L. Williams song, Mr. W. W. Bliss; banjo solo, Mr. It. S. Edmonds song, Mr. Jones-Lloyd recitation, Mr. W. H. Taylor; song, Mr. W. H. Miller (encored); song, The costermonger's serenade," Dr. Gore ("w.r.red); comic sketch, "The Guards," the Choir Boys. UUFFALOISM.—The annual dinner of the mem- bprs of the Loyal Tredegar Lodge of the R.A.O.B. was held at the Ship Hotel. Penarth, on Monday evening, Sir John Hammett, P.P.G., presiding. A capital dinner was served by Host Davies, and the post- prandial proceedings were enjoyable. At 9.30 the ceremony of installing Bros'. George Westacott, William Brice, Thomas Jones, and Richard White- head, to the second degree of the Order, and Primo Tom Moore to the third degree was performed. There were seven lodges represented, including a large con- tingent from Barry, under the command of Sir D. W. Jenkins. After a pleasant re-union the proceedings terminated about midnight. THE RECENT HOUSEBREAKING.—At the Swansea Sessions on Tuesday Peter Page (33), sailor, pleaded guilty to breaking and entering a dwelling-house at Station-street, Barry Dock, and stealing three blankets, two shirts, and a suit of clothes, &c., the property of John Donovan. Sentence—three months' hard labour. THEFT.—At the Swansea Sessions on Tuesday Herbert Coles, a young man of respectable appearance, pleaded guilty to stealing £ 1 18s. 8d., a watch, ring, and other articles at Barry Dock. Mr. Lloyd Morgan, M.P., prosecuted. Prisoner's brother presented a certificate to the effect that prisoner was of weak intellect, and the bench sent him to prison for 21 days. FALSE PRETENCES AT BARRY.-At the Swansea sessions on Tuesday, John Murphy (30) and Henry Healey (26), firemen, were charged with obtaining by false pretences from Walter Gardner 10s. with intent to defraud at Barry.—Mr. Rhys Williams prosecuted. —Murphy pleaded guilty, and said Healey had nothing to do with the offence.—Evidence called with respect to the charge against Healey showed that the men visited prosecutor's shop, and while Murphy presented an advance note in the name of a man named Parker, Healey said that was Murphy's name. On this re- presentation he advanced 10s. on the note. Prisoner was found not guilty, and he was accordingly dis- charged. Murphy was sent to gaol for two months, and, on hearing the sentence, he said, Thank you, sir I can do that comfortably." SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATES.—We hear on good authority that three candidates from Barry Dock will contest the School Board election, viz., Dr. Lloyd- Edwards (who is already on the School Board), Dr. Livings one, and the Rev. Jabez Honey. Mr. Honey, it is stated, will come out as the temperance candidate. ACCIDENT.—On Wednesday afternoon a lad in the employ of Messrs. Fraser, ship chandlers, Barry Dock, was playing outside the ship with some other lads, when he fell to the ground, his knee coming in con- tact with a piece of glass, and inflicting a dangerous wound. The lad was conveyed to his home, and medi- cal assistance called in. PROPOSED REDUCTION OF WAGES.—A meeting of employes and employers of the ship-repairing and shipbuilding industry was held on Tuesday night at the Park Hotel, Cardiff, to discuss the proposed re- duction of wages by the employers owing to the de- pressed state of trade. The prices at present paid for rivetting vary from 9s. 6d. to 28s. per 100 rivets, according to circumstances. The conference on Tuesday night was of a very friendly character, both sides being anxious to avoid a strike or even a dispute. The em- ployers' proposals will be laid before a meeting of boilermakers next week, and a proposal will then be made which in all probability will settle the whole question The number of men affected by the pro- posed reductions will be about 1,500, including Cardiff, Barry, and Penarth CADOXTON. I.O.G.T.—On Thursday evening last an open meet- of the St David's lodge was held at the Shaftesbury Hotel. Bro. J. Ferguson occupied the chair, and' in opening the proceedings expressed himself greatly pleased at the rapid progress the Order of Good Templars was making in the district. The address was very attentively listened to throughout, and at the conclusion the following excellent programme was gone through :-Opening ode," Friends of temperance, welcome here," pianoforte solo, Sister Paul; song, Sister E. Jenks: recitation, Miss Mason violin solo, Mr. A. L. M. Bonn; song, Sister E." E. Robins; pianoforte duet, The Misses Mason; song, Bro. J. Lewis song, Sister L. Attwood; recitation, Sister B. Dunn song, Bro. W. C. Howe; German song, Mr. [ Bonn; quartette, Sisters Masters and Jenkins, and Bros. Lewis and W. E. Davies pianoforte solo, Sister Clode song, Bro. W. E. Davies duet, Sister Masters and Bro. Davies; song, Sister E. Davies; song, Sister Master*; recitation, Mr. John Davies closing ode, o "Heavenly Father, give Thy blessing." This brought a most enjoyable evening to a close at 10 p.m. CHORAL UNION.—We are pleased to hear that the members of the Cadoxton Choral Union are progres- sing very favourably with that interesting work, Mr. Tom Price's Prodigal Son," which they propose to perform this season. The practices are held every Tuesday evening in the Shaftesbury Hotel Assembly- rooms, and all interested in music are cordially invited to join the society. It is intended to make the perfor- mance a success, and the co-operation of the young people of the district is heartily desired. \LOCAL SUCCESS.—At the examination of the In- corporated Association of Municipal and County Engineers, held at Leeds on September 30th. and October 1st, Mr. J. D. Greenwood, one of the assistant surveyors to the Barry and Cadoxton Local Board (previously with Messrs. Hitchinson and Lancaster, surveyors, Burnley), was one of the successful com- petitors. ENGLISH WESLEYAN CHURCH.—Harvest thanks- giving services were held at the above place of worship on Tuesday evening the 13th inst. The building was very nieely decorated, among those who assisted in the arrangements being Mrs. Fox, Mrs. Davies, Miss Gear, Miss Smith, and, Miss Lewis. Special anthems and solos were rendered by the members of the choir, under the leadership of Mr. Davies, Mr. Wensley officiating at the organ. The Rev. T. W. Fawthorp preached an eloquent and impressive sermon, the text of which was 1 am the Rose of Sharon and the Lilly of the Valley." On next Thursday evening a social tea and concert will be held in connection with the Bible class of the Church, the arrangements for which wiil be carried out by Mr. Joss, Cadoxton. PUBLIC LIBRARIES' COMMITTEE.—A meeting of the Public Libraries' committee was held at the Local Board-room, Cadoxton, on Wednesday night, Mr. D. Roberts in the chair. There were also present Drs. O'Donnell and Lloyd-Edwards, Messrs. J. Robinson, J. Lowdon, C. J. Flowers, J. Barstow, W. Thomas, W. Llewellyn Williams, and E. F. Blackmore (secretary). The following bills were passed:—Mr. Townsend, £16 Is. 5id. Messrs. Clevers (Bath), £ 7 13s. 8d. South Wales Star, 5s.; Messrs. Trapnell and Gane, £338. 6d. W. Milner (newspapers, tSse.), for Holton Reading-room, £ 6 6s. 10d.; Barry, £5 18s. Id.; Cadoxton, X5 18s. Mr. E. F. Blackmore, quarter's salary, £ 7 10s. 3d. Gas and Water Company, t4 15s. 10d. Mr. E. F. Blackmore, stationery, t2. The account at the bank was stated to be overdrawn to the amount of £160.-0n the suggestion of the Chairman it was decided to ask the Local Board to pay a cheque to cover the overdraft.—It was deter- mined to defer the further supply of books for the present.—A long discussion occurred on the question of tenders for the catalogues. Only two had been asked to tender, and the tenders had been based on different lines. It was, therefore, decided, on the motion of Mr. Lowdon, seconded by Mr. W. Thomas, to ask all the local printers to send in tenders, specifying type and quality of paper, for the whole catalogue.-A letter was read from Messrs. Seward and Thomas, asking the com- mittee not to pay any rent to the occupier of the Cadoxton Reading-room, but it was decided to take no notice of the letter, as the Public Libraries' Committee are only sub-tenants.—A special meeting will be held next Wednesday night to consider the tenders for the catalogue, and to decide when the library will be opened. CONCERT.—At the Bethel Chapel, Court road, Cadoxton, on Wednesday evening, a miscellaneous concert in aid of the Chapel funds was held, the Rev. J. W. Matthews presiding. A most amusing item in the programe was a reading competition, in which Master R. Edwards and Miss Dunn were the success- ful competitors. The test-piece was a short poem referring to a peculiarly-named town.J the male in- habitants of which were all named John Jones. One John Jones received payment of half-crown, which was due to him but as he owed half-crown, to a neighbour he payed it away to him, who in turn happen to be debtor to another John Jones, and the half- crown continues circulating through the whole village until it CLmes into the hands of John Jones, general dealer and postmaster, who becomes so muddled with the name Jones that he does not know whether he is debtor or creditor to his neighbours, as everything, on his books is paid and due to John Jones. The two first lines of the reading ran:- There is a little town in Wales its name upon the map is Anythynggyoullyketopputtoffyllarrhythmmycggap, and the consternation of each competitor upon encoun- tering the second line caused the audience considerable amusement, The following was the programme :— Pianoforte solo, Miss Howe recitation, Miss Dunn; pianoforte solo, Miss C. David, Cardiff; song, Miss Edith Jenkins duett, Messrs. Jones and Howe song, Mrs. A. W. Morgan song, Mr. E. Jones recitation, Miss P. Davies song, Mr. W. Howe trio, Misses David song, Mr. E. Jones; song, Miss Edith Jenkins trio, Miss David and Messrs. Jones and Howe. THE ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.—At the Swansea. Sessions on Tuesday Fanny Cound (35), laundress, pleaded guilty to attempting to commit suicide at Cadoxton-Barry last September.-In reply to tho Court, prisoner said she was married, but did not know where her husband was. She was very sorry for what she had done.—Sentence, one month. THE WOUNDING UASE AT UADOXTON.—AT the Swansea Sessions on Tuesday F. Fitz- gerald (28), sailor, was charged with unlaw- fully and maliciously wounding Alexander Dowers, at Cadoxton. Mr. W. Denman Benson pro- secuted.-The prosecutor, a black seaman, stated that he was in Johnson's boarding-house, at Cadoxton, when he was assaulted by the de- fendant. They had a fight, and prisoner picked up a jug and threw it at him, inflcting two wounds on his forehead-one of a. very serious character. The prisoner, on being apprehended, admitted that he had bashed the jug at prosecutor's head, as he was not going to be beaten by a b black man.Prisoner, who made a rambling contradictory dqfence, was found guilty of a common assault. He was sentenced to one calendar month's hard labour. SCHOOL BOARD CANDIDATES.—We hear that all the old members of the School Board will seek re- election. These are Dr. O'Donnell, General Lee, and Mr. John Rees. In addition to these, Dr. Treharne and Mr. William Thomas, of Vere-street, have also publicly expressed their determination to come out. It is rumoured that the Rev, J. W. Matthews will also be a candidate. LLANTWIT-MAJOR. FOOTBALL.-Bridgend received a visit from the Llan- twit-Major team on Saturday last. The home team was well represented, Luke returning once again to the pack. White Jones, of the Tondu team, assisted at three- quarters. The visitors were the same team that played Bryncethin, with the exception of Hopkins, who played at three-quareers, vice Jenkins, who went back to the forwards. In the scrimmage the visitors were quicker in packing, and got the ball out rather more often than the home men, but were not so quick in the loose. At half the teams were well matched, but at three-quarters the home quartette were streets ahead of the visitors, the passing of the home men being very clean and accurate, while the visiting third-line men played too much for their own hand, but their collar- ing wast very safe, the only weak point in that de- partment being the back, who was a decided frost. The game was played at a great pace, and the seemingly rough play on both sides was in a measure, no doubt, due to the keenness lof the contest. William Jones and Mahoney scored for JBridgend, the latter convert- ing both tries. Final score :—Bridgend, 2 goals; Llan- twit-Major, nil. ENGLISH BAPTIST CHAPEL.—On Wednesday evening a grand sacred cantata, entitled Under the Palms," was performed at the above place of worship, by the Mount Tabor Primitive Methodist Choir (Car- diff), under the able leadership of Mr. Frank Benton. The performance was throughout of a really artistic character, and elicited the greatest applause. The solos were espocially well rendered, and were highly appre- ciated, the solo singing of Miss Anno Davies being repeatedly encored. The choir, numbering about 30, sang in perfect tune and harmony, and rendered some difficult choruses in a very effective manner. The chair was occupied by the Rev. J. P. Bellingham, Cardiff, superintendent minister, and Miss Gertrude Gibbs officiated at the organ. The entertainment was witnessed by a large number of people, the proceeds being in aid of the chapel funds. PORTHCAWL. HARVEST THANKSGIVING SERVICE.—The Welsh Congregationalists at Newton held their harvest thanksgiving service on Thursday evening last, the Rev. D. Evans (pastor) opened by reading a few appropriate Scripture selections, and the remainder of the service, consisting of prayers and short addresses, was given by Revs. Wm. John (C.M.), J. Miles (B.), W. J. Phillips (U.), — Rowlands (I.), and Mr. Wil- liams (C.M.). There were a few sheaves of corn placed on the Communion table, and a collection was made towards the funds of the Church. OBITUARY.—We regret to announce the death of Mr. J. J. Thomas, chemist, Great Western House, Porthcawl, which occurred on Tuesday morning last, after a somewhat severe illness. Mr. Thomas was highly respected, and trusted as a clever apothecary, and much sympathy will be felt with the sorrowing widow and children in their bereavement. We under- stand ho is to be interred in the Newton Nottage Parish Churchyard. CONCERT.—A successful concert was held in Hop- kins' Assembly Room on Tuesday evening last, the proceeds of which went to the funds of the Baptist Church. Most of those who took part were local artistes, but Mr. Smith, of Tondu—who is so well known and so much liked by Porthcawl audiences— again assisted. The programme was a good one, though one might doubt the propriety of having such songs as Ora Pro Nobis and I wink:at the girls," or The Star of Bethlehem and Peony 'Bus sung in the same concert. 1 ANNUAL DINNER OF THE BARRY QUOIT CLUB. On Wednesday evening the seventh annual dinner of the Barry Quoit Club was held at the Barry Hotel Assembly-room. Some slight decora- tions on the wall, erected by Mr. E. J. Roberts, lent a very pleasing effect. The tables were laid in Host Davies's well-known style. Mr. R. S. Robin- son (captain) presided, and there were also pre- sent :-Messrli. Waters, Sid. Davies, Rees Jones, T. Williams, W. Martin, W. H. Guest, G. E. Guest, R. Illingworth, Bennett, E. J. Lloyd, David Jones, A. Medcroft, Tom Ward (secretary), G. Barnes, J. Owen, E. J. Roberts, R. Ewins, J. Jenkins, C. Griffin, D. Herbert, T. Mattravers, Went (Cwm Ciddy), Tom Evans, T. Pearson, J. Sainsbury, J. Watts, Tom Davis; Bennett, Charles R03e, J. Williams, Lewis Williams, Captain Jones, Mr. H. Sower, Farr, Burleigh, G. Collins, Cobb, W. Lewis, W. Haggon, Piddell, Theo. Williams, &c. The Chairman proposed the toast of the" Queen," which was drank in a loyal manner. A prize of a handsome gold pin, bearing the inscription, B.Q.C., 1892," for the highest average of the club for the season was presented to the secretary, Mr. T. Ward. In making the presenta- tion the Chairman remarked that it gave him very great pleasure to make that presentation. It was the feeling of most of the members of the club that the right man had won the prize. Mr. Ward was certainly a most energetic secretary, and it was almost entirely due to his energy and efforts that they had been able to put the club in the position it was. (Applause.) Mr. Ward returned thanks to the captain for the presentation. A man presented with a prize felt a little confidence in himself that he had partly earned it. (Applause.) Mr. Found proposed, in felicitous terms, the toast of the success to the Barry Quoit Club." On looking at the programme he found that was the seventh annual dinner. The club had served its term of apprenticeship, and had arrived at a high state of efficiency, in fact it was the oldest club in the district. (Applause.) They had foot- ball, cricket, aDd other clubs in the district, but he didn't think any of them were in a position to turn out such a good team as the Barry Quoit Club were. Their team had played against teams, some of whom thought they were better, but the Barry Club had beaten them. (Applause.) Mr. F. Ward responded, and thought the last speaker had spoken too highly of his efforts, but he had done his best to make the club a success during the season. (Hear, hear.) At the com- mencement of the year they were in a very bad state financially speaking, but thanks to the numerous friends who gathered around them and gave them their support, they cleared off the little debts remaining from the last year, amounting to £ 9, in about five weeks. (Hear, hear.) Their matches this year had been very expensive to the players. Some of the matches were played from home, and that entailed the expense of railway fares, whilst at the matches played at home they were obliged to entertain their visitors which meant another expense. He was sorry to say their non-players had not come forward and given them support at the matches played at home. The matches played at home had cost them a £1 a match, the whole of which had had to be de- frayed by the eight or nine constant players. They had 50 members on the books, and 15 had been added to the number during the year. The first match they played was with Pontypridd. Unfortunately they suffered defeat-not a big one, but a small matter of seven points. Next they were called upon to go to Cardiff to compete with the Walton Club, which they did with great success, as they de- feated them by 98 points. (Applause.) Craddock Wells next arose in arms against them they fought them and defeated them by 108 points. The Car- diff Old Team was competed with next, and it took them two days to finish the match. The first day was wet, and their ammunition got damp, and they were beaten by 41 points to the bad, Pontypridd invaded their terri- tory, and were beaten by 52 points. (Applause.) There were disturbances in the camp at St. Fagans-the castle was threatened—(laughter)— but they made a mistake and sent rather too weak a team, with the result that the Barry team lost by one point. (Ii Hard lines.") Pontypridd was not perfectly satisfied with the thrashing they had received, and sent a team determined to win, whilst they also were determined to win, and the result was a draw. Llwynypia, a very good team, the best team they had met this year, played a match, and they suffered defeat by 37 points. St. Fagans came next, and suffered defeat by 39 points. A team from Cwm, Monmouth, suffered defeat by 105 points, and on the return match, played at Cwm, the Barry team won by 30 points. (Applause.) The Pontypridd team next came to Barry, and lost by 56 points. The old Cardiff team came to Barry, and beat them by 64 points. On a visit to Llanelly, the team there being captained by the champion of Wales, Barry won by 12 points. The Craddock Wells team (Cardiff) was next defeated by 98 points. They then went to Llwynypia, and were defeated by 69 points. The last match ended like the first in a defeat at Llanelly, which beat them by 50 points. The last was the first season they had gone round the country, and the first season they had played at 18 yards distance. Deducting the number of points made against them they had a majority of 458 points. The averages of the players were:—Mr. Ward, 20-2 C. Owen, 19-2; Ewins, 18'8 Illingsworth, 18 2 P.C. Bolton, 18 Sainsbury, 17-7; R. S. Robinson (capt.), 17*7 Martin (vice-capt.), 17-6 Roberts (vice-capt.), 17 T. Davies, 16*7; Pearson, 16 Jesse Owen, 15*7 and Morgan, 15'3. The members had playedasfol- lows :-Ward, 15 games, lost:! Martin, 15, lost 5 C. Owen, 14, won 8, lost 6 Sainsbury, 15, won 9, lost 6 Ewins, 15, won 10, lost 5 Illingworth, 11 won 7, lost 4 T. Davies, 16, won 9, last 7 P.C. Bolton, 3, won 2, lost 1 Robinson, 4, won 3, lost 1 Pearson, 3, won 1, lost 2 Roberts, 9, won 5, lost 4 J. Owen, 12, won 3, lost 8 Morgan, 11, won 4, lost 7. On the whole their matches were a success. Mr. George Graham, the champion of the world, and the Ilford team would be touring next season, and would play their team on the Barry ground. A meeting of representatives would be held at the Angel Hotel, Cardiff on the 29th inst., to draw up a universal code of rules. (Applause.) Mr. T. Williams proposed The Trade of the District," to which Mr. F. C. Griffin responded. Mr. Sidney Davies proposed The Port of Barry in a neat speech, and Messrs. Howard and Hancock replied. Mr. Martin proposed The Visitors," for whom Mr. John Williams responded. Mr. E. J. Roberts proposed The Press," which was acknowledged by Mr. F. Cornish (South Walca Star), and Mr. P. Skyrme. The Host and Hostess was proposed by the Chairman, and Mr. Davies responded. Mr. Sid Davies proposed The Chairman," "vice- Captains," and Secretary," and the Chairman, vice-captains, and secretary responded, the latter gentleman announcing that the financial balance, although a small one was on the right side. The toast of the accompanist, Mr. Itees 'Jones, who responded, concluded the toast list. Several songs were sung and a most enjoyable evening was brought to a conclusion by the National Anthem.