The South Wales Star

-.r<r..J.1ó .L. shall have to possess our souls in patience for a few weeks before the decision of my Lords will be known. But that it will be unfavour- able to the Local Board, judging by the mass of of evidence brought forward, is hardly likely. THE ALLEGED SUB-LETTING OF LOCAL CONTRACTS. The discussion at the Public Works Com- miitee of the Local Board with reference to the alleged sub-letting of contracts has not, as yet, got much forrarder." At the present moment it is practically in abeyance, for the Board 'alld the Trades' Council are unable to agree upon the question whether the agreement between them has been broken or not. H is true that the Board has passed a resolution against the sub-letting of local contracts, and with this ctep we entirely agree. But we would suggest to Mr. Bees that the Trades' Council might ask them to go still further. The London County Council have 'ided that all contrac- tors must only deal witii those employers who pay a fair rate of wages. Cannot the Trades' Council ask the Local Board to pass a similar resolution ? If they do—and there seems no reasouf to doubt that the Local Board would accept the suggestion, if made in a friendly I spirit-there would be an end of the bickerings { of the past week or so. I THE PURCHASE OF THE GAS AND WATER 1 "WORKS. 1 It would appear that we are threatened with ^opposition on the part of some of the rate- payers to the proposals of the Local Board to Wpply for permission to promote a Parliamentary 3ill next Session for the purpose of acquiring \he gas and water works. That the policy of he Board is a wise one no one will deny, look- pg at the fact that several northern towns 'tve reaped much profit by following similar )unsels. Tis true that at the outset the nount seems rather large still it must be rne in mind that 'this district is a growing te, and that the expenditure now will be fully :ouped, probably in the near future. There )ne point which ratepayers would do well to ',r in mind. The meeting to be held to-night tiday) is -to approve of the draft Bill to be fnitted, as it is necessary that two such ftings should be held. If the resolution to iibmitted is not passed at the meeting the 1 osal will, of course, be relegated to the ■ijid distant future. If this is done then xpense which has been incurred will be as lost as if it had been thrown into the sea. |fore those ratepayers who are deeply isted in. the subject should by all means 4 the meeting in order that a decisive vote taken. i-I THE VOLUNTEERS. many years now since the Sage of wrote that "all loyal British men ^a,ever should thoroughly learn the art of ^30(^g arms and executing commandments." a'ice given by Carlyle has happily been folloy?^ with the result that now we have a citizen rmy 0f which all of us should be proud. Really speaking the volunteers are well worthy suppoj.^ and it is with a feeling of pride that amphy are welcomed. Therefore the prognostications of Sergt- Major Atkins relative to the cup presented by Sir E. J. Reed, M.P., for the company who takes the most money in prizes, all will hope to see fulfilled. At the present moment it is a bit too previous to say that for the second time in succession the 11th Company of the Second Glamorgan Artillery Volunteers has won, but those behind the scenes are inclined to think that they' are the first favourites. They have certainly striven bard to secure the coveted honour, and if they are disappointed it will not be for want of trying. LOCAL FRIENDLY SOCIETIES. The advantages of thrift have been so often dinned into the ears of the working man that nowadays they are becoming doubtless a trifle monotonous. Yet, though it is harsh criticism, they can never be repeated too often, for the tendency of some people is to be reckless in their expenditure. This being the case, it is gratifying to learn that the Windsor Lodge of the MrvnTn°uthsh' and South Wales Order of r>" ■ d at Barry Dock a year ago, ..sful. There are not as yet, it members numerically speaking, t oenefits of the society are known, that they will increase. At all xjodge can congratulate itself upon at it has in the plain-spoken words of tary (Brother Watkins), 42 "good /.at members." Friendly societies re- j 1 tiÐn of this stamina not those individuals I ff; to make what they can out of a new I taent and then leave it in the lurch. May a.nd the numerous other societies of a similar [ are go on and prosper, for a thrifty nation is redly better than a spendthrift one. B. LEWIS, AND THE SOUTH WALES STAR." are sorry to find that Mr. Lewis has been oy the notes which appeared in our issue 'ortnight ago. Mr. B. Lewis is a share- j and has been a supporter of the Star ice it was foundfc^g^nd we should be Y, in any way, to cause him annoyance. \e disagreed with him in his recent fI 1%1 the School Board, and we ex- ? )Ut' disapproval as forcibly as we are afraid that the force and energy fwiition to. his conduct in reference to -o School Board may i • "X some of our I personal I ► • Mr. | ] r i f

ADVANCE BARRY! THROUGH TRAINS FROM BARRY TO PONTYPRIDD. On Friday steps -were taken by the engineers of the Barry Railway Company for the purpose of selecting suitable sites for the establishment of railway stations along the route of the main line from Barry to Pontypridd in order to bring about a through passenger service of trains to and from these important districts. Special representatives from the engineer's offices were engaged in sur- veying and staking out, especially a portion of land lying between Pwllgwaun and Pontypridd. for a site thereat, and we are authoritatively informed that immediate action will be taken (as the result evidently of the influential deputation which recently waited upon the Barry Board of Directors) for the supplying of this great and daily-increasing want, which will benefit, commercially and other- wise, the future prosperity of the important dis- tricts of Rhondda Valley and Barry. THE PROSPECTS OF BARRY DOCK. "Observer" in the South M ales Dn lit/ JYar.t of Tuesday has an interesting article on the progress of Barry Dock. It is as follows :-Barry Dock, and the important enterprises connected with it, have been some of the most successful and re- munerative undertakings of their kind in the kingdom. The coal trade was advancing at such a, rapid rate before its construction that the means of transit were manifestly inadequate to secure a sufficiently large and speedy supply to meet the demand. The great coal exporting dock', 7-at Car- diff had become far too crowded and too cramped to render efficiently the demands made upon them. The vast and rich coal districts of South Wales had not sufficiently ff2e and open outlet for its increasing output, so that it had become an utter necessity that means should be adopted for the most speedy delivery of its mineral products to meet the increasing demand. The following figures will give the reader some idea of the re- fi sources of the South Wales coalfield and the rapid manner in which its resources are unearthed and applied to the service of man. Before the opening of Barry Dock, the exports of coal and coke from Cawliff "nd Penarth, were as follows ''•1837. 2.977.152 tons 1S77. 5,1S0,G59 tons 1837. 0,803.003 tons 1833. 11,030.000 tons It was, therefore, quite clear that if the trade con- It was, therefore, quite clear that if the trade con- tinued to increase, of which there was every pro- bability. both railways and docks would have to be enlarged or new ones would have to be con- structed to meet the demands of this increa.sing traffic. The promoters of Barry Dock, led by the late far-seeing find energetic Mr. David Davies. of Llandinam, whose foresight and indomitable spirit were unquestionably the moving powers in this werk, realised the situation and mustered courage to meet the difficulty, and by a strong and bold effort to solve the problem. In 1883 and 1884 the Bill promoting these works were discussed before the Committees of the Houses of Perliament. and after prolonged and almost unprecedented hard fights, it was ultimately pessed on August 29th, 1834. In four years and eight months the works were conipleted, and on July 18th, 1890, the great dock was opened. Since that date the work accomplished by the dock has mere than realised the anticipations of its most sanguine promoters. At that time only twelve tips were ready for work, and yet a large amount of traffic passed through it. In the first year after its opening—from July 18th, 1890, to July 16th, 1891-no less than 2,830,000 tons of co&l were conveyed to the harbour and shipped. This was by no means a small amount of work accomplished during the first twelve months. Indeed, it proved that the dock was a brilliant success, and it was far more than would be neces- sary to prove the necessity for its existence, and to justify the well-calculated predictions of the founders. But the shipments in late years have gone on growing year by year. The tips are now more than 20 in number, and are in so many respects, both as to size, power, and make, superior, that on one occasion 429 tons were shipped by one tip in an hour. The progress of the dock has been so remarkable that it may truly be said to be without a parallel in the kingdom. So far the shipments have been limited. not by the capabilities of the dock, but by the exigencies of trade only. From July, 1890, to July. 1891, the amount of coal shipped reached the enormous sum of 4.290,000 tons. Large as this sum appears, it has been equalled, and even ex- ceeded, by the shipments which took place in the first six months of the present year. These amounted to 2,158,915 tons. The traffic passing through it at present is at the average rate of about 4.320,000 tons a year. The receipts from it for the half-year ending June, 1889, were £3.461, but for the half-year ending June, 1892, the receipts were £ 131,119. This is the high,ext. jifl it, re ever reached, and exceeds by £ 4,200 those of the corresponding six months of the previous year, and by £ 20,300 the latter half of the same year. The capabilities of the dock are so far from being overtaxed that it may be said to be only two-thirds employed. It is capable of accommodating 23 tips, and of shipping without any straining or inconve- nience, over six million tons. If one may argue from the past, and from it draw conclusions as to the future, one may reasonably expect to see the time when the dock accommodation at Cardiff, Penarth, and Barry will not be in advance of the requirements of the staple trade of the South Wales districts-the coal trade. Such are the common resources of the South Wales coalfield, and the improvement in the appli- ances and facilities for bringing those resources to the surface, that the increase in the amount of coal raised within the last 30 years has been quite unprecedented. In 1884, according to the Govern- ment returns, it was 18,226,751, but by last year it reached an aggregate total of about 26,000,000 tons. These are very significant facts, and cannot but be of great interest to all those who have watched the immense increase in the population of Glamorgan- shire and Monmouthshire within the last ten years. }

ROUND THE TOWNS. fBY MR. GADABOUT.] To those to whom it may concern It is far better to send an invitation to the Press when a report is desired. Vab. Sap. #$ Where were all the male members of the Congre- gational Choir on Sunday evening last ? Mrs. Robinson, of East Barry House, I regret to hear, is still very seriously ill. I wish her a speedy recovery. Letters are rolling in to me on the shebeens of the district. One gentleman writes :—" I think it is about time that steps were taken to remove some of the shebeens in Holmes-street, as on Sunday evening there are to be seen between 7 and 8 o'clock several people entering a certain house with bottles and jugs, and judging from the enormous lot that frequent the house the tenant must do a roaring trade. A gentleman writes re the proposed conve- niences I wonder when these urinals are going to put in an appearance. I thought we were going to have them up three weeks ago, but I can- not see them anywhere. Just wake the Board up, will you, and oblige. Yours truly." Have patience my friend Rome \yasn't built in a day. Who was that young bank clerk of Yere-street who kissed a girl inside a doorway. [The Religious Editor hopes that next time that clerk indulges in oscillatory exercises he will do so in a quiet place, where he will not be open to observation.] I hear that a certain young gentleman in a solicitor's office at Cadoxton is going in for an examination. Here's luck to you, old chappie." ik A familiar proverb strtes that the" old gentle- man first enters a Christian Church through the organ pipes. I hear this is likely to be the case with a Church in this district. I hope not, how- ever. The friends of Mr. Wallace Davies. of Cadoxton. will hear with regret that it is probable he will soon leave the district. His services will be much missed by the Histrionic Society, of which he is a very useful member. The annual Masonic Ball will be held on the 31st inso. at the Park Hotel, Cardiff. Ltst year ball was attended by a considerable number of Barry Freemasons and their relatives. At Christmastide everyone wants to sit around the family table if possible. Therefore I hope the tradesmen of the district will look with a favour- able eye on the suggestion made in our correspon- dence columns. » h The Christmas number of the Methodist Recorder states that the Rev. Hugh Price Hughes li was within an ace of never having an existence," be- cause '• his grandfather, when a young man, well nigh perished in fathoms of drifted snow on the top of one of the Welsh mountains." # Cadoxtonians are beginning to provide their Christmas cheer. A few days ago 110 less than six heavily-laden brewers' drays passed our office. How mliny of these called at local shebeens ? ie It seems a pity Barryites do not attend the popular concerts at !the Market-hall, Barry. I wonder what the artistes think when they survey the dreary expanse of empty chairs I It is enough to make them dumb The Rowing Club dance was not altogether an unmixed pleasure for those gentlemen who attended it. Some of the young iadiee were un- able to secure partners for more than one dance, and agreat-dearof ill-feeling has arisen. By-the- bye, I am happy to hear there will be a profit of about 4 10. ♦ ♦ 5k One young lady suffered exeruciating tortures because of the tendency of one of her -partners to put his weighty foot upon her pet corn He ought to practise assiduously with a chair I understand that a lady who attended the Rowing Club dance is much displeased at the gentleman who so awkwardly tore her dress by stepping upon it. ¥ W Don't fail to attend the entertainment at the Barry Wesleyan Chapel on Saturday night. You will enjoy yourselves immensely. Mr. H. M. Brunei has been on a visit to Mr. John Robinson at East Barry House. Mr. Brunei was a member of the engineering staff of Mr. J. Wolfe Barry during the construction of the dock. Mr. Cuthbert Brereton has also been on a visit to Mr. Robinson. The Rev. Hugh Price Hughes, brother of Mr. J. Arthur Hughes, of Barry, has given an interesting account of the Gothenburg and Bergen systems for the control of the liquor traffic in reference to future temperence legislation in the country, at the St. James' Hall, London. A public meeting of ratepayers will be held this (Friday) evening at the Public-hall, Thompson- street, Barry Dock. I am sorry to hear there is a case of sickness amongst the police-constables at Barry Dock. £ Logan. who, it was reported, was nearly killed by his wife at Cadoxton a few weeks since, is able to walk about the streets again. A The employes of the Barry and Cadoxton Local Board are to be granted a day's holidav on Boxing Day. ■% It really looked quite nice to see the number of gentlemen carrying around articles for sale at the bazaar at Cadoxton. I didn't think some of them had so much love for the Church.—[The office-boy suggests that it was zeal for the ladies.] if A sad sight was witnessed near the Barry Dock Hotel on Tuesday afternoon. A drunken woman carrying a baby fell down, falling1 on top of the baby. Three unsuccessful efforts she made before she could get up, each time falling back upon the poor infant. Another shebeen has been discovered by our tract distributor. The latest is in Wood-street, Barry Dock. 3 I have been in three raffles for t; good objects" lately, and as I have not won anything in either I am inclined to think they ought not to be pa tronised.- [Selfish as usual ED.J I am pleased to know the sale of work at Cadox- ton was a isuccess. Failure is never heard of when Miss Small takes the matter up. Queen Elizabeth, according to Mrs. Jarley, did not receive her troops at Tilbury Fort, but at Waterloo. I hope this new history will not be adopted in the schools. $* Some lively scenes were witnessed at Barry Dock on Thursday morning last. A prize fight took place, and after eight rounds the challenged man threw up the sponge. On Dit. Dr. Livingstone is the author of a' comic song. And it is a good one too. There was nearly an explosion at a certain dinner held this week in the vicinity of Barry Dock. A vocalist and a violinist were the angry ones. The former said the latter put him out of tune, and by request the stringed instrument had had to be put on one side. Rather galling- w asn't it ? But the violinist had his revenge at tho end of the song. He simply played the music over again! Last week a young man went to a local news- agent, and asked if he kept the Star number. We don't keep them, we sell them as soon, as we get them in." This is as it should be. Heard on the street: Love at first sight is like a Welsh rarebit, delicious when hot. but you mustn't let it cool. I wonder which Strephon has had1 a quarrel with his Chloris. Is it Cadoxton way ? Brother Jenkins, of Barry Dock, is a friend of the Press, and can be very laudatory. Jesting apart, his speech at Barry Dock was excellent. The simile that a newspaper was a telescope is decidedly novel. w A driver of a. team of horses could be heard on the Holton-road the other day urging his charge to renewed energy by the names of Diver and Shipwreck. Diver followed in the rear of Ship- wreck. # ± For the first three days of this week the Catholic Schools were closed, owing to the death of Miss Kirby's (head-mistress) brother. # ok A Barry Post-office official has a rather peculiar way of making known his presences to his beloved. On Tuesday night he was in Robert-street en- deavouring to arrest the fair maiden's attention with preponderously heavy footsteps. This I method succeeded, for they were in one another's embrace in two-two's. O'r Cardi ag e'. » The Church Concert advertised to be held on Saturday next at Barry Dock is postponed. The sale of work at Barry is a grand one, and I would advise all to take the opportunity of attend- ing it this (Thursday) evening. # The museum connected with the Presbyterian sale of work is of exceptional merit. Very rarely is it possible to get together such a collection, and, once together, it is a pity that it should have to be parted again. Just think how nice it would be if such a collection could be provided accommoda- tion at the proposed Intermediate School. The "Star of Barry" Lodge of the I.O.G.T. is is experiencing rather bad luck at present. At the meeting on Tuesday night it was announced that the Chief Templar and two of the brethren had met with serious accidents. I hope they will soon recover. The Religious Editor is grieved at the number of youths in the district who read" penny horribles." The Congregational concert at Barry on Wednes- nay was a thorough success. I was glad to see such a number of persons present. A rush of would-be authors has been made for the Common during the last week.. in consequence of my stating that our late worthy chief use to say he gather inspiration thereon. Lovers are complaining that it is no longer a retired and quiet spot. But the new editor says you can get inspira- tion just as well by taking a sea bath m 3k Several matrimonial ann-ouncemcnts will be starred shortly. » Several traps have been. lately imbedded in the mud in some of the streets of the district. There seemed to be something wrong with the elements at Barry Dock on Wednesday evening. No end of rows are reported. # A brief biographical sketch and portrait was given in the Echo on Saturday night of Mr. Roberts, captain of the Association Football Team. I know Mr. Roberts, but cannot detect any resemblance of 'him in the portrait in the I Echo. At the Local Government Board Enquiry vester- day-Geiieral Lee: We want an Indian "water table in!use in the district.—The Inspector People are getting civilised now. I have seen them in the Northern towns.—General Lee: We want them considerably in this district. Sergeant Evans (Barry), efficiently conducted the business of the Barry Dock Policc-court on Thursday. The Barry and Cadoxton district population amounts toabout 13,500. There are 3,200 houses in the district. A Mr. Rienzi Walton says that the growth of Barry has been perfectly marvellous, and that it is a second Chicago. Dear Mr. Gadabout,—How are you managing to exist this miserable weather ? I have hardly cared to go outside the doors lately we seem to have so much rain and mud about. I went to the Rowing Dance on Friday, and, although I could not get a partner for all the dances, I was more fortunate than some of the other girls.. When I had to sit out a dance, I amused myself by watch- ing the so-called dancing you have lauded up so much lately. Certainly, there were a few good dancers, but I cannot say that of alL I pinned up several torn skirts myself, and condoled with their unfortunate possessors, who all passed very un- complimentary remarks on the awkwardness of men in general. Some of the costumes worn were really very pretty but, of course, there were one or two exceptions. Of course, there were the usual flirtations, and I think that shortly I shall be able to tell you of at least one match that was made at the Barry Rowing Dance.—Yours lovingly, BELLE.

NOT ICE. Next week a Sketch will appear by Darius Dare of MR. BENJAMIN LEWIS. VOLUNTEER INTELLIGENCE. o UTH COMPANY. 2ND GLAMORGAN ARTIL- LERY VOLUNTEERS. COMPANY ORDERS.-Barry Dock, 15th Dec., 1892. All drills are suspended until further orders. By Order, (Signed) J. JUST. HANDCOCK, Capt., Commanding 11th Company, 2nd G.V.A., Barry Dock. 010 FOLLICK, °1° o 0 PAWNBROKER, CLOTHIER, AND JEWELLER, Is now carrying on his BUSINESS FrOlll Barry-road, Cadoxton, in his NEW PREMISES at Lower End Holton road, Barry Dock, ALL GOODS AT COST FOR ONE MONTH.

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I CAUTION. Do not be persuaded to take any suhstitute-such as I Quinine Extract, Quinine Mixture, Tincture of Quinine, or the various Tonic Bitters offered as sub- stitutes for the Quinine Bitters. None are genuine without the name Gwilym Evans' Quinine Bitters on Labels, Stamp, and Bottle. Sold by all Chemists in 2s. 9d. and 4s. 6d. Bottles, or direct from the Proprietors, carriage free by Parcel Post, for the above prices. QUININE BITTERS MANUFACTURING CO., LIMITED. LLANELLY, SOUTH WALES. American Depot: Mr. R. D. WILLIAMS, Pharmacist, Plymouth, Penn. [61. THE BEST PUBLIC HOUSES FOR WORKING MEN. THE METROPOLE TEMPERANCE HOTEL (Opposite the Taff Vale Railway Station, Cardiff), Dining Rooms, Smoke Room, Assembly Room, Cloak Room, and Lavatories. FORTY BED,S. GORDON rpEMPERANCE JJOTEL," T .1. xi AND JJESTAURANT, 281 AND 2S2, BUTE STREET (Corner of Custom House Street), 256, BUTE STREET, AND 3, CUSTOM HOUSE STREET. CARDIFF. THE NEPTUNE, (Corner of PATRICK STREET) will shortly be opened. BAKERY WHARF STREET. Specialities by an Experienced French Cook, Directories for use of Customers. JJREAD AND QONFECTIONERY OF ALL KINDS. WHEATEN BREAD—A SPECIALITY. BEDS FROM ONE SHLLING PER NIGHT. Visitors leaving Town by early Boats or Trains, please note—these Hotels are Open every Week. day Morning at Four o'clock. NIGHT PORTERS. E. THOMAS (Cochfarf), 371] PROPRIETOR. -=:=- Births, Carriages, Deaths. ■_ — o X DEATHS. WAINWRIGHT.—On the 5th inst.,at 1, Morlais-street, Cadoxton, Annie C. Wainwright, aged 1 month. HA TVKER.—On the 9th inst., on Barry Island, Norah A. Hawker, aged 19 months. W75STON.—On the 11th inst., at 29, Queen-street, Barry, Julia. Weston, aged 33 years. EVAKS.—On the 12th inst., at 34, Quarella-street, Martha Evans, aged 5 months. I CADCXTON Aim BARRY. SALE BY AUCTION OF VALUABLE HOTEL PREMISES. MESSRS. W. C. CLARKE and DOVEY will SELL, by order of the Mortgagee. at the Mart, Bank-buildings, St. Mary-street, Cardiff, on MON- DAY, the 19th day of December, 1892, at Three for -0?r,° C^0C'C ^:e Afternoon (subject to Conditions of Saie to be produced) all that newly-erccted MESSUAGE, DWELLING-HOUSE, STABLES, AND BUILDINGS, Comprising the proposed DOCK HOTEL, Situate on the corner of Castlolaad-street and Holton road, in the Parish of Cadoxton-juxta-Barv, and nearly opposite the Police Station there, with the Yard and Outbuildings thereto. The Premises are well built, and were erected under the Vendor's supervision. They are very commodious, and thoroughly adapted for a first-class Hotel, for which they were intended. The Property has a frontage to Holton-road of 85ft. lOin, and to Cilstlcblld-street of 135ft. Bin., or there- abouts. It is held under two Agreements for und^r-1 eases for terms of 89 years and 99 years respectively, from the 30th January, 18G0, less the last ten days of each term, at the yearly ground rents of £ 18 and f2 respectively. For Further Particulars applr to Mr. John Jewel Williams, Tynewydd, Cadoxton; to Mr. William H. Lewis, Solicitor, 2, Church-street, Cardiff; or to the Auctioneers, 31, Queen-street, Cardiff. 30th November. 18S2. [528 IMPOETAUT SALE OF BOOTS AND SHOES. TOHN TREITARNE has been instructed to SELu f 9 by PUBLIC AUCTION, at the Auction Mart, Holton-road, Barry Dock, on SATURDAY NEXT, the 17th day of Dec-ember, about 200 PAIRS OF MEN'S, WOMEN'S, AND CHILDREN'S BOOTS AND SHOES. All the Goods are of Excellent Quality. The Sale will Commence at 6 30 p.m. sharp. The Goods will be on View from Three to Five on the Day of Sale. Auctioneer's Offices: Dock View Chambers, Barry Dock. STOP HAVE YOU TRIED PALMYRA CEYLON TEA! 2s. to 4s. per 11). FINE QUALITY TEA V AGENT— D. IESTYN JONES, Family Grocer aqd Provision Merchant, THE EMPORIUM, J $ HIGH-STREET, BAKBT. 4 Agents in the District— /(.. R. O. JONES, Westminster Stores, Barry Dock. J. HOWELLS, Di-nas Powis. t J. DOWLING, Broadway. Cardiff P. JONES. Carlisle Street, do. r W. ASHLEY, Station Terrace, dl. S. J. LUCAS, Castle Road, do. G. JENNINGS, Clifton Street, do. W. REES, Nolton Street, JIridgend. R. B. EVANS, Albion Shop, Pontypridd. J. PROTHERO, Tony^ndy. M. G WYTHER, Swaa Street, Merthyr. T. DAVIES. Thomas Street, Merthyr. [992 EDWARD REES, AUCTIONEER,, Accountant & Auditor. (ESTABLISHED 1877.) MORTGAGE & FINANCE BROKER. HOUSE, LAND & ESTATE AGENT. GENERAL BUSINESS TRANSFER BROKER & VALUER. Agent for all the best Insurance Offices—Fire, Life, General Accident, Plate Glass. Employers, Liability, Boiler, Engine, and Steam Power, Farm- ing Stocks, Cattle and Horses, and Guarantee Fidelity Offices. VALUATIONS FOR PROBATE, &c., &G., &c. Over 20 Years Experience In the Management of Large and Small Estates. 5, Travis-street, Thompson-streets BARRY DGOK, AXD 45, Yere-street, Cadoxton. Barry Dock, Barry, Cadoxton and District Pro- perties Let and Sold. Rents Collected and Pro- perty Managed. Personal attention given. Pr»mcfe Settlements. Highest References given. Several Splendid Shops and Premises, suitable for any business, to be Let and for Sale, in best positions in either district; also Villas aacL Cot- tages. N.B.-Parties desirous of Letting or Selling' their Business Premises, Villas or Cottages, or wishing to dispose of their business either. by auc- tion or as going concerns, should send reticulars to E. Rees, at 5, Travis-street, Thompson-street Barry Dock. r 451 TO LET. <" MARKET-HALL, COURT-ROAD, CADOX. TON.—Spacious and Central. Suitable for all kinds of Entertainments.—For terms and vacant datoa apply to JOHN F. BROWN, l^Vore-street, CadoxW- Barry. ]486 APARTMENTS WANTED. WANTED, immediately, APARTMENTS LODGINGS at CADOXTON; terms mtl![ be reMonable.—Terma to D'Encourt, Star, Cadox- ton. WANTED. ANTED, gco(I GENERAL SERVANT; TT must bo an early riser and good washer.— Apply, stating references and wageii required, Grocer, South Wales Star, caeoxtoll. WANTED, a BOY to SELL NEWSPAPERS^ W Apply, Beddingfield, Barry DosVroal, Bart; DO you desire to realise the best possible prices a aecare a numerous company when you disp* of your Landed Estate, Freehold Property St< Merchandise, or Household Furniture ? See 1 vour Advertisements are inserted in the South IT I Star.

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BARRY DOCK SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. ARRIVALS. Dec. 8.—Alfonso, s, 856, Liverpool, light. General Boyd, 8. 879, Liverpool, light. Mutual, s. Dec. 9.—Floss, s, 1,070, Antwerp, light. Mid Surrey, s 565, London, light. North Devon, s, 416, Havre, light. Janet Cowan, 2,498, ballast. Latavia. Dec. 10.—Coomassie, s, 1.710, Liverpool, light. Speedwell, s. Longstone, s, 1,515, Havre, light. Dec. 1I.-Bencroy, s. Sir Bevis, s, 556, Portsmouth, light. Arthur, s. Marseilles, s, 898, Hamburg, light. Rothesay Bay. Dec. 12.—Plessey, s. Gardenia, s, 1,205, Hull, light. Rive de Gier, s, 641, Bayonne, light. SAILINGS. Dec. 9.-Athon Stathatos, s, Genoa, coal. Benwick, Buenos Ayres, coal. Tancred, s, Bordeaux, coal. Hesslc, s, Genoa, coal. Pallion, s, Bourgas, coal. Moi- dart s. Borcfl^uxy coal. Great Britain, s, tug, roads, coal.' Lennie Burrill, Rio de Janeiro. Dec- 10.—Zeta, s, Alexandria, coal. General Boyd, g Gibraltar, coal. Munificent, s, Port Said. coal. North DeVon'. s. Havre, coal. Loughton, s, Genoa, coal. Scottish Hills, Cape Town, coal. Isabel Browne, Rio de Janeiro, coal. Dec. 11.-Kennett, S. St. Kitt's (W. I.), coal.i Kirby, B Bombay, coal. Speedwell, s, London, coal.