The South Wales Star

BARRY. COMPETITIVE MEETING.—A most interesting and successful competitive meeting was held at Bethesda Welsh Independent Chapel (late Public-hall), Barry, on Saturday evening, under the presidency of Mr. J. E. Rees (schoolmaster), who also acted as adjudicator of impromptu speeches and pronunciation. Mr. R. Williams (Alaw Brycheiniog) adjudicated on the musical portion of the proceedings. The chief event was the choir, not under 25 in number, which would best render Dyddiau dyn sydd fel glas- welltyn (Thomas Davies). Three choirs entered, namely, Tabernacle, Barry Dook, conductor, Mr. H. Rees; Bethesda (Barry), conductor, Mr. D. Farr and Bethel (Barry), conductor, Mr. Jones. Prize, £ 2, with a baton to the successful leader—best, Bethesda. For the best essay on "Humility" the prize of 10s. was awarded to Idwil Bach, whose proper name did not transpire and a prize of 10s. was given to Messrs. J. Thomas and John Hicks for the best rendition of a most suitable duet. The meeting, which lasted upwards ef five hours, was of a harmonious descrip- tion. Mr. Rees Jones, Barry, was accompanist, and votes of thanks to the chairman and adiudicator were passed at the clise. GJRAND CONCERT.—On Saturday evening a grand coHcert was held in the Parish-hall. Canon Allen presided over a good attendances. A very attractive programme was gone through. Miss Boulton Gray secured encores for her mandoline solos, whilst Mr. A. H. Perkins, the winner of the bass solo at the Swansea Eisteddfod, charmed all with his songs. He is the pos- sessor of a splendid bass voice, which he knows NNell how to use. Mr. Percy Phillips (the Newport half- back) gave a side-splitting recitation, but his comic songs were of a very commonplace kind. T L, e female were of an average quality. The following was the programme :— Pianoforte solo, Husarenritt," Miss Edith Parton song, blow, thou winter wind" (encored), Mr. A. H. Perkins; song, "Gate of the West." Miss J. Sorensen song," This time last year," Mr. E. Francis; recitation, Ask mamma" (encored), Miss Mildred Waters; mandoline solo, "Horne, sweet home" (en- cered), Miss Boulton Gray; song (comic), Our nipper (encored), Mr. Percy Phillips violin solo, Carmen." Moiis. Henri De Boer song, Island of dreams," Miss Kate Williams song, The boys of Limerick Bay" (encored), Mr. A. H. Perkins; mandoliiie i sole, "II Tmvatore," Miss Boulton Gray; song, Thine for Ever," Mr. E. F. Johnson song, "Love's Golden Dream," Miss J. Sorensen; sour, Six Husbands," Mr. A. H. Perkins recitation, The church organ," Miss Mildred Waters; violin solo, Carmen," Mons. Henri De Boer song, When other lips," Mr. E. Francis; song (comic), "The Man who broke the Bank (encored). Mr. Percy Phillips. SOUTH WALES AND MONMOUTHSHIRE CLERKS ASSOCIATION. — On Saturday evening the second smoking concert in connection with this association was held at the Angel Hotel, Cardiff. Mr. Charles Massey, chairman of the directors of the association, presided, the company numbering about 200." The Chairman having spoken of the advantages which clerks obtained by joining the association, capital songs were sung by Messrs. R. Ham, F. Howells, H. James, B. Smith, M. May, A. Phillips, W. H. Morgan, James Allgood, Callahan, E. R. Foote, S. H. Davies, F. Howells, Gus. Hullestrom, and George H. Bedford. The programme was varied with recitations by Messrs. W. H. Morgan and Perkins, and the following instru- mental items :—Clarionet solo, Mr. George Gilbert; banjo and piano, Mr. A. Howells violencello, Mr. Barth cornet solo, Mr. W. Sullivan, and violin solo, Mr. Roberts. The accompanists were Messrs. Edmund Moore and Gus. Hillestrom. BURIAL BOARD.—A meeting of the Visiting Com- mittee of the Burial Board was held at the Merthyr- dovan cemetery on Saturday. There were present Mr. Robinson, Mr. Gilead Brock, and the deputy-clerk (Mr. Morgan Dayies). The usual inspection was made, and Mr. R. Thomas, Gibbon's Down; and Mr. David Rees, White Farm, were in attendance, with regard to the nuisance they complain of, caused by the drains of the cemetery going through the land. The matter was referred to the Burial Board. Y.M.C.A.—Special services have been held during the past week under the auspices of the above Associa- ciation at the Welsh Congregational and Presbyterian Churches. The pulpit at each of the services has been occupied by Mr. E. Fennell, of Newport, the Converted Fishmonger, who delivered powerful and eloquent sermons to good attendances. FAILURE OF A TAILOR. — At the Bankruptcy Court at Cardiff, on Tuesday, John Davies, tailor, of Barry, was publicy examined.—-In reply to questions, the debtor said he commenced on his own account in 1887, without capital, but he made no profit by his business, and he had not kept any books of account.— The examination was closed. FAILURE OF A CONTRACTOR.—John Wyatt, Chepstow-road, Maindee, Newport, Mon., mason, for- merly trading with Richard Pitt as Pitt and Wyatt, builders and contractors, at Newport and Barry, has been adjudicated a bankrupt. "STAR OF BARRY" LODGE I.O.G.T.-The usual weekly meeting of the above was held in the Sea View Restaurant, East Bariy. The District Chief Templar Bro. McEachian occupied the chair. Bro. Robins, on behalf of the Programme Committee, submitted a suggested programme for the ensuing quarter, which was adopted. The Cardiff Mission Band having been invited to visit the Lodge, the secretary of the band handed the Chairman the following programme which was then proceeded with:—Speech, District Chief Templar recitation, Sister Liftton; address, Bro. Reddawav; solo, Sister C. John; recitation, Bro. Hodge glee, Members of the Mission Band; recita- tion (comic), Sister Elkington duet, Sister Fellows and Bro. iStanbury; piccolo solo, Bro. Dunscombe address, Bro. Lewis; recitation, Sister John; solo, Bro. McEachian recitation, Sister Houghton. A vote of thanks was then accorded the visitors, after which the meeting closed. SOCIAL TEA AT THE CALVINISTIC CHAPEL.— A most enjoyable tea and entertainment was held in the Welsh Calvinistic Methodist Chapel on Wednes- the 18th inst. The tea, which was given by three friends and well wishers of the Chapel, was presided over by the Misses Evans, James, Morgans, Jenkins, E. Ellis, &c. In the course of the evening music, recitations, readings, &c. was rendered by the choir, under the able conductorship of Mr. H. Jones. Miss M. Margery, Brynhill, rendered with credit several songs. The whole evening's entertainment was of a very pleasing character. The committee arranging the pragramme in a manner deserving praise. Mr. Williams, Sea View-crescent,$ably presided over the meeting. BARRY CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH DEBATING SOCIETY.—On Wednesday next, February 1, an in- teresting debate is expected, as the subject is, The House of Lords-Ought it to be Abolished ?' The question will be opened in the afBpnative by Mr. F. W. Taylor, of Barry, and a discussion of a lively character is anticipated. Captain Hamilton Murrell (better known as the "Hereof the Danmark") is expected to take the negative. SOCIAL TEA.—On Wednesday evening last week the second annual social tea given by the Rev. Graham Payn wa.s held in the Wesleyan Chapel. There were about 150 present, and tea, presided over by the Misses Lowdon, was partaken of by many. The Rev. Graham Payn presided at the meeting, and during the course of the evening introduced the circuit officers for the ensuing year. Songs were given by Miss Evans, Miss Clemence and Mr. Ptiillips, pianoforte solos by Misses Inglis and Miss Richards, and a reading by the chair- man. A most enjoyable evening was brought to a conclusion by singing anp prayer. PUBLIC MEETING.—On Saturday evening a. well- attended meeting was held at the Wesleyan Chapel, under the auspices of the Barry Wesleyan Gospel Temperance Society. The chair was taken by the Rev. Graham Payn, and an excellent address was given by the Rev. J. C. Poplestone, of Grangetown. IA collection was taken at the conclusion to defray ex- penses. BARRY LAWN TENNIS CLUB.-On Friday even- ing the second dance in connection with the Barry Lawn Tennis Club was held at the Barry Hotel. There were present about 40 guests, including Mr. and Mrs. Sibbering Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Waddell, Dr. Livingstone, Mr. Jones-Lloyd, Mr. and Mrs. Proger, jun., Miss Jenkins (2), Mr. and Mrs. Miller, Miss Kilmister, Miss Small, Miss Wayland, Dr. and Mrs. Kelly, Dr. and Mrs. Powell, Dr. and Miss Lloyd Edwards, Mr. and Mrs. H. Roberts, Mr. Kempthorne, Mr. and Mrs. Pease, Miss Morgan, Count Guadagni, Misses Evans (2), Mr. and Miss Simpson, Mr. Simpson and Miss Way, Mr-. R. O. Jenkins, Mr. Lloyd Jenkins, Mrs. Pardoe, &c. Mr. Jones-Lloyd acted as M.C. iin a most satisfactory manner, and dancing was kept up until 1.30, when a most enjoyable evening was brought to a conclusion. Gwilym Evans' Quinine Bitters speedily removes the cause of indigestion, strengthens the stomach, improves the appetite, cures head aches, and gives renewed strength and vigour to the body. See advt. page. [11 IT WILL PAY YOU to have your Watch and Clock Repairs done by a practical Watchmaker. This you can do by sending your Watch and Clock Repairs to W. COOMBS, Market Chambers, Barry, 10 years first-class experience, late with Mr J Hettieh 60, Queen-street, Cardiff [30 BARRY DOCK. PROPERTY SALE.-On Thursday afternoon Mr. William Thomas, auctioneer, of Barry and Cadoxton, conducted a public sale of property at the Victoria Hotel, Holton, Barry Dock, the lots, four in number, consisting of valuable shop and house property situate in Holton-road, one of the busiest centres in the Barry district. There was a large attendance of buyers on the occasion from Pontypridd, Aberdare, Treher- bert, &c, and biddings throughout were brisk and spirited. Lot 1. A house and shop, in the occupation of Mr. C. Marsh, stationer, was knocked down to Mr. Mil ward, Penarth, for £ 825. Lot 2, in the occupation of Mr. J. M. Young, draper, was bought by Mr. R. Williams, Tredegar Arms, Pontypridd, for £850. Lot 3, in the occupation of the Unionist Club Company (Limited), was disposed of to the same gentleman for £ 900. Lot 4, in the occupation of Mr. Woodham, was bought in at X800. This lot, we understand, has now been disposed ef by private treaty. MUSICAL SUCCESS.—We are pleased to learn that at the examinatian recently held in connection with the South Wales and Monmouthshire University College, Cardiff, Miss S. Thomas, of Kingsland- crescent, Barry Dock, succeeded in securing the first prize for the first year's course of music (harmony). It is the more creditable to Miss Thomas as a large number sat for the examination. The presentation was made in the Science School, Dumfries- street, Cardiff, on Wednesday week last, by the very Rev. Dean of Llandaff (Dr. Vaughan). Lord Aberdare being present, he delivering a speech. The prize-a handsome volume-bore the in- scription, Presented to Miss S. B. Thomas, being the first prize in the first year's course class of music (harmony)." It also bore the inscription in Latin and Welsh, The strength of a country is its knowledge." Miss Thomas has shown herself to be possessed of musical talents of a very high order, as she holds cer- tificates with honours of the Trinity College, London, London College of Music, and the Royal Academy, the last of which she took in 1889, but was prevented by illness from proceeding to the Royal Academy. At that examination she was complimented by the examiner, Pencerdd Gwalia (J. Thomas, the Queen's harpist), upon having sent in the neatest paper of the whole class. In addition to the above, Miss Thomas holds seven other certificates. She was trained at tho South Wales School, Maesycymmer. Dr. Parry is the Professor of Harmony at the University College. Miss Thomas is the organist of Salem Baptist Chapel, Barry Dock. ACCIDENT.—On Tuesday afternoon Thomas Wil- liams, a sailor belongingto the steamship North Devon, now lying in Barry Dock, was walking on a skid when he overbalanced and fell on to the deck of the vessel. It appears that the man was walking along the skid" when he fell a distance of 6ft. He was placed on an engine and conveyed to the Cardiff Infir- mary, where it was found that he was suffering from concussion of the brain. He was detained in the institution. REMOVAL OF A DOCK OFFICIAL,- Weare pleased to hear that Mr. Thomas Pearson, late Inspector of Permanent Way for the Barry Railway Company, has received the valuable appointment of traffic manager for the West Highland Railway, Scotland. A BARRY DOCK DRAPJBR IN THE BANKRUPTCY COURT.—At Cardiff Bankruptcy Court on Tuesday (before the registrar, Mr. F. R. Langley) John Walter Hainscough, draper, of Barry Dock, came up for his public examination.—The Official Receiver (Mr. T. H. Stephens) explained that the debtor was formerly in partnership with a man named Kelly at Newport. When the partnership was dissolved the debtor came to Barry, his partner remaining at Newport. Since that time Mr. Kelly had filed his petition in the New- port court, and Mr. Hainscough had been compelled to file his own petition in the Cardiff court. At the first meeting of creditors Mr. Armitage, of Hudder- field, was appointed trustee for both estates, and hence a little difficulty had arisen.—The Registrar suggested that it would be better for the examination of both debtors to take place before the same registrar.—The Official Receiver said he was of the same opinion, and he weuld ask for an adjournment in order that he might see into the matter.—The examination was accordingly adjourned. CADOXTON. NOTICE OF DIVIDEND. — The first and final dividend of Is. 3d. in the £ of the estate of Henry Loxton, trading as G. Bassett, at Gwendoline-street, Treherbert, formerly trading as G. Loxton, at Cadox- ton, Glamorganshire, boot and shoe maker, will be paid on January 27th, at the Official Receiver's, Merthyr Tydvil. ST. DAVID'S LODGE I.O.G.T.-On Thursday evening last the usual weekly meeting of the above lodge was held, and was very well attended. The Chief Templar, Bro. W. B. Fletcher, presided. Bro. Horsey gave an excellent report of the proceedings at the Grand Lodge Session which was held in Cardiff on the previous Saturday. A good deal of important business was transacted, and three candidates were initiated. The following programme was then ren- dered in a most satisfactory manner:—Pianoforte duet, the Sisters Jenkins; solo, Bro. Henry Richards; solo, Sister E. Davies; reading (comic), Bro. W. B. Fletcher; pianoforte solo, Sister R. Attwood; solo, Sister Morse; solo, Bro. Smith; recitation, Bro. Tucker solo, Sister L. Attwood; solo, Sister Jenkins; recitation, Bro. W. W. Stokes. The Sisters Jenkins arranged the programme. OUTBREAK OF FIRE.—Shortly before six o'clock on Monday evening an eutbreak of fire took place at the shop of Mr. Hughes, boot and shoe manufacturer, Main-street, Cadoxton. It appears that a large duplex lamp had been lighted and hung, as usual, in the centre of the shop, when suddenly the chain, by means of which the lamp was suspended to the ceiling, broke, and the lamp falling to the floor the oil saturated the board, which at once caught the flame, and the floor was in a moment or two in a state of threatening conflagration. Police-constable David Roberts hap- pened to be passing at the time, and, entering the shop, he obtained assistance, and quickly succeeded in smothering the flames, which by this time were rapidly spreading. The shop was well stocked with goods, so that the timely action of the constable named was not only commendable, but also averted what would otherwise, no doubt, have been a destruc- tive fire. I THH FAILURE OF A BUILDER.—At the Cardiff Bankruptcy Court on Tuesday the public examination of E. G. M. Hind, builder, Cadoxton, was closed. THE CHORAL UNION.-The Cadoxton Choral Union has decided to perform the dramatic cantata, The Prodigal Son (in character; on March 22nd next. The artistes that will be engaged for the occasion are of high reputation throughout South Wales. The proceeds will probably again be given to the funds of the Nursing Association we also understand that Mr. Tom Price, the author of the work, has promised to be present on the night of performance. To meet the expenses of the choir in preparing the cantata they intend giving a mis- cellaneous entertainment on tne 8th prox. PENARTH. CHURCH BAZAAR.—The accounts of the recent bazaar held in the Park-hall, Cardiff, in aid of All Saints' Church, Penarth, show gross receipts amounting to £79035. lOd. The expenses were £148 13s. 3d., leaving a net profit of £ 641 10s. 7d. for the building fund. FEEDING THII POOR.—In initiating a. scheme for relieving the abnormal distress in Penarth. and gratuitously carrying it on for eleven days, Mr. Corn- well has given quite a. fillip to philanthropy in this district. A committee of the various Dissenting ministers has been formed to continue the good work; and last week 3,000 free dinners ef soap and bread were dispensed from the schoolroom of the Plassey- street Tabernacle, thus making for the past fortnight 5,000. On Sunday an appeal was noade in all the chapels for funds to defray the expenses incurred. AT THE CHRISTMAS EXAMINATIONS of the College of Preceptors all, the pupil. sent in from the Ladies' College (principals, the Misses Fisher) were successful:—Miss A. Roberts, 2nd class, 2nd division Miss D. Roberts, 3rd class, 2nd division Miss E. Davies, 3rd class, 3rd division. The subjects of ex- amination were English language and history, geography, arithmetic, Scripture, drawing and music. T HM LOCAL BOARD.—A meeting of the Local GeverBment Committee of the Glamorgan County Council was held on Thnrsday at Cardiff, presided over by Alderman W. H. Morgan. On the motion of the Chairman, it was resolved to approve an order for the division of the Penarth Local Government dis- trict into wards, and for an increase in the number of the members of the Local Board for that district. NOTICE OF DIVIDEND.—The first and final divi- dend of 2s. 31d. in the £ of the estate of John E. Baker, trading as H. Baker, Windsor-road, Penarth, hairdresser, tobacconist, stationer, and fancy goods dealer, will be paid on the 23rd inst. THE MARINE BOARD.—The following, persons havo been elected as members to the Local Marine Board for the county borough of Cardiff:—Philip Morel, shipowner, Marine-parade, Penarth; Philip Turnbull, shipowner, Fairfield, Newport-road; John Cory, jun., shipowner, Sea View, Penarth; Henry B.adcliff, shipowner, 19, Stanwell-road, Penaath; George Hallett, 9, Victoria-road, Penarth William Anniug, 30, Newport-road, Cardiff, shipowner. QUICK DESPATCH AT PENARTH DOCK.-The steamer Dunelm, 481 tons register, commenced loading at six o'clock on Monday morning in Penarth Dock, under No. 3 Tip, and finished by eleven, having taken in 1,200 tons of Messrs. Adams and Wilson's coal. The steamship Ashdene, 733 tons register, loaded 1,440 tons of Messrs. D. R. Radford's coal at No. 5 Tip, also within the same period of time. BANKRUPTCY EXAMINATION.—At the Cardiff Bankruptcy Court on Tuesday, the examination of H. E. Bosley was to have taken place before Mr. Register Langley. Bankrupt was a grocer, but he did not appear. Mr. Belcher, who appeared for the trustee, stated that some of the gentlemen appointed on the committee of investigation had refused to act.— Adjourned. THE FAILURE OF A COMMISSION AGE, NT.- Townley Johnson, described as a commission agent, of Penarth, was examined at the Cardiff Bankruptcy Court, on Tuesday morning (before Mr. F. R. Langley, registrar).—In reply to the Official Receiver debtor said he had been six years in Cardiff as a commission agent, acting for Charles Price and Co., or London He received a salary of £ 100 a year and commis- sion, the latter amounting to between X90 and flOO per annum. His liabilities were Y,781, this large sum being accounted for by him financing a man named Brotherhood, who had since failed. He (the debtor) advanced this money to Brotherhood out of some money he had left him. The income from salary and commission was about fl90 per annum, in addition to which he had taken out several patents, which brought him in about £ 25 a year. He had bought Y,200 worth of Taff Vale Stock and two separate lots of shares, to the value of X50 and £60, in Gifford and Gunn. The shares were held by the bank, to which he passed them over, as the bank had granted him an overdraft on the Taff Stock. Brotherhood owed him some C300 in connection with a trignometer patent and for money lent to him on three or four patents. Debtor had, in order to bring'out the patents in which he was interested, to borrow money from his friends and his bankers, and for some time he had been more or less in dlfficulties.-The examination was closed. OPENING OF ST. PAUL'S MISSION CHURCH.— The old iron church of All Saints', having been re- moved to a site in Maughan-street, was opened 'on Wednesday, the Feast of the Conversion of St. Paul, to whom the building is dedicated. The preacher at the afternoon service was Canon Roberts, who delivered a thoughtful discourse upon the life and character of St. Paul. The Rector read the service, and the Revs. E. S. Roberts and E. B. Pryce the lessons. The preacher at the evening service was the Rev. W. Sweeu-Escott, rector. After the afternoon service there was a social gathering at the National School, which was numerously attended. PRIMROSE LEAGUE DANCE.—One of the most successful dances of the season was held on Wednesday evening at Andrews' New Hall, about 200 ladies and gentlemen being present. The band was under the leadership of Mr. Roberts, and dancing was kept up till the early hours of the morning. The hon. secretaries, Messrs. Traverner and Jenkins, are to be congratulated upon the arrangements made. WENYOE. ACCIDENT TO MR. SMITH, NEW WALLACE.— We regret to learn that Mr. J. Smith, of New Wallace Farm, ex-guardian of Wenvoe Parish, sustained severe burning injury to his foot a few days since, and he has, consequently, been confined ta the house ever since. DINAS POWIS. RENT REMISSIONS.—Major-General Lee, of The Mount, Dinas Powis, held uis rent audit last week, and made liberal remissions to his tenants. He went into each case separately, and those tenants who had suffered most severely from depression in agriculture and other causes had the greatest consideration shown to them The remissions varied from about 10 per cent. upwards, and when we state that Major-General Lee invariably pays the tithe rent-charge himself, it will be undersiood that his liberality at the present time is greatly appreciated. It was, in fact, more than the tenants anticipated, and must tend to strengthen the good feelimg which has always existed between them and their landlord. SULLY. MISSIONS TO ZULULAND.—A well-attended meet- ing was held in the Church School of this place on Tuesday night presided over by the Rev. E. F. Daniell, the rector. A most interesting illustrated address was given by Miss M. G. Carter, the organising secretary, and a very hearty vote of thanks and a col- lection brought the proceedings to a close. BRIDGEND. OBITUARY.—With deep regret we record the death of Mrs. Davies, of Brecknock Villa, which event occurred on Friday. The deceased lady was the wife of Mr. John Davies, brother to Mr. William Davies, formerly M.P. for Pembrokeshire, and was highly esteemed. ELECTRIC LIGHT AT BRYNMENIN.—Some time since the enterprising firm of John Brothers, of the Abergarw Brewery, introduced the electric light through their premises. By arrangement with the Ogmore and Garw Local Board they are now lighting the village of Brynmenin by electricity and the light was introduced into that place for public purposes on Thursday night. THE CASE OF SMALL POX. — At the weekly meeting of the Bridgend Board of Guardians, held on Saturday, it was reported that the small pox case in the Workhouse was being attended to by a. local nurse, there no being one available at Cardiff. INADEQUATE BURIAL ACCOMMODATION.—A correspondent writes :-The little town of Bridgend is at present suffering the inconvenience of being with- out adequate burial accommodation. A short while age a baby had to be conveyed for interment about seven miles away, while last week the relatives of a deceased inhabitant were put to the expense of burying in the Rhondda Valley..Great indignation is felt against the Local Board, who, in spite of ample notice and repeated representations on the growing urgency of the requirement, have failed to improve the oppor- tunity, beyond engaging the ratepayers in what may, prove a costly undertaking. COWBRII^GE. TROTTING MATCH.-A mile trotting match for Y.50 a side, in which considerable interest was centered was decided on the Cardiff-road, near Cowbaidge, on Thursday, between Mr. Tom Isaac's (Llwynypia) Irish Mary and Mr. Griffith Jenkins's (Llantrisant) Llantrisant Bess. Mr. Thomas, of the Bear Hotel, Cowbridge, officiated as a referee. Llantrisant Bess, which conceded 200 yards start, led all the way, and won by about 60 yards, the batting being 6 to 4 on the loser. Time, 2min. 58sec.

A SHIPS COOK DROWNED. SAD AFFAIR AT PENARTH. On Saturday, at Ponarth Police Station, an inquiry was held by Mr. E. B. Reece, coroner, touching the circumstances under which a cook, named James Carrol, about thirty years old, hailing from Dublin, met his death. The body was identified by Edward Thomas Kaene, a boat- man, living at 7, Bromfield-place, who deposed -that the steamship Dolcoath, of which Carrol was cook, came inte the docks on the 14th inst. On the Sunday night following he last saw him about 8.30 in the town, leaving him in the Central Club quite sober. On the Monday morning Keene went aboard the Dolcoath about business, and on asking for Carrol was informed he hadn't been on board all night. Tha watchman, however -one of the ship's hands-states that at 10.30 on Sunday night someone scouted out, in coming down the hill, '• Dolcoath ahoy From the voice he guessed it was deceased, and told him to go round to No. 12 tip, where there was a better gangway, and to cross another steamer lying along- side the Dolcoath, and so get aboard. The watch saw the cook take that direction, and im- mediately, after heard the splash in the water, and, on going aft to ascertain the cause, saw nothing nor heard any cry.-David Hole, 37, Pill-street, Cogan dock policeman, was next examined, and stated that from information re- ceived trom Captain Pengelly, he with another policeman dragged the dock and found the body on Thursday afternoon about four o'clock near No. 12 tip. He conveyed the body to the Dock Mortuary, and on searching the pockets of the deceased found la. 7d. in money, some discharges And a broken bottle.—Dr. Rees deposed that on the 20th inst. he examined the deceased lat the dead- house, and discovered a. very deep cut, 2in. long, over the righs temple, and from the nature of the wound thought it very probable it was received by falling against something, and not from a blow dealt by anyone.—The foraman of the jury (Mr. Thomas Meazsy) announced a verdict of Found drowned."

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-T THE PURCHASE OF THE -GAS WORKS. THE BILL PASSES THE EXAMINER. We have much pleasure in announcing that the Bill promoted by the Barry and Cadoxton Local Board for the purchase of the gas and water under- takings passed the Examiner at the latter end of last week, the Standing Orders having been com- plied with. The technical part of the Bill is there- fore secured. The provisions, however, have yet to be discussed in Committee, but it is not expected that there will be much, if any, opposition.

BARRY RAILWAY BILL. THE FIRST NOTE OF OPPOSITION. The Pontypridd Chamber of Trade discussed on Wednesday the Bill deposited by the Barry Company, in which they asked for an extension of time to carry out certain works required before passer; ger traffic could be established. It was resolved That in the opinion of the Chamber this extension was un- reasonably long, and that steps be taken to secure the co-operation of the federated chambers in the matter, and to support the Local Board should they decide to oppose the Bill.' —It was also resolved to ask the federated chambers to take steps to amend, if possible, the new railway rates on the Taff Vale Railway.

METROPOLITAN,, BIRMINGHAM, AND SOUTH WALES BANK. The annual meeting of the Metropolitan, Bir- mingham, and South Wales Bank (Limited) was held at the Great Western Hotel, Birmingham, yesterday (Thursday). The report, which appears in extenso in our advertisement columns, showed that there was a total disposable sum of £ 87,206 15s. 6d., which was appropriated as follows :— Dividend of 15 per cent. per annum for the half- years ended 30th June and 31st December last, a bonus of 3 per cent., and £ 1,619 for bank premises redemption fund, leaving a balance of £ 2,562 15s. 6d. to be carried forward to next year's ac- count. The report was adopted.

BARRY DOCK POLICE COURT. 0- YESTERDAY.—Before Mr. O. H. Jones and Major- General Lee. APPOINTMENT OF A DOCK CONSTABLE.-Robert Gill was sworn in as a member of the Dock con- stabulary. DRUNK AND DISORDERLY. — Jane Price was charged with being drunk and disorderly.-Fined 5s. and costs.—James Tobin and Dennis Tobin, brothers, were charged, for drunkenness and fighting on the highway at Merthyr Dovan.-Fined 5s. and costs, or 10 days' 'hard labour.—Catherine Morris was charged with obstructing the highway and fighting.—Dismissed with a caution. A CHIMNEY ON FIRE.—James Merthyr was fined 2s. 6d. for allowing his chimney to become afire. HUSBAND AND WIFE.-Mary Greenslade Evans summoned her husband, William Evans, 36, Evans-street, for assaulting her on the 22nd inst -Prosecutrix said her husband came home assaulted her, knocked her down, and kicked in the mouth, and then put her out.-Defendant said his wife had run him considerably into debt.-Arthur James Wright corroborated prosecutrix's state- ment.-Fined 10s. and costs, or 14 days, and de- fendant was also bound over to keep the peace for six months. THEFT.—Rose Jones, a respectable-looking girl, was charged with stealing from Frederick Ed- monds, plumber, of Holton-road. Barry Dock, a doll's cradle, value 2s., on Saturday, the 14th inst. —Mr. Edmonds identified the cradle, and his son Frederick said he recollecteil prisoner coming into the shop at ten in the'evening on the 14th. She asked the price of the cradle, and then said she did not know what to buy for a little girl. She wanted to take something on approval, and eventually he took the cradle and went with her. When they got to Travis-streec she took the cradle, said she was going around the back way to the shop of Mrs. Norman, and he was to go to the front and wait. He waited some time, and then went into the shop and asked about the matter, and they said they knew nothing about it.—The Bench said there was not sufficient evidence to convict, and the defen- dant was dismissed with a caution. ASSAULT.—James Tobin and Michael Courtney were charged on a warrant with assaulting James Sexton, Cardiff, on January 2.—Mr. Alfred Jackson prosecuted, and Mr. Rees Edmonds (Car- diff) defended.—Mr. Jackson briefly stated the facts, and called James Sexton, A. Hurley, Police- constable Davies, and Dr. Livingstone to give evi- dence for the prosecution, and the case was ad- journed for the appearance of a witness for the de- fence.—Andrew Hurley, a witness in the last case, then charged the two defendants with assaulting him on the same date and at the same place.— Prosecutor, Dr. Livingstone, and James Sexton gave evidence, and this case was adjourned for the same cause as the former.

VOLUNTEER INTELLIGENCE. SEVERN VOLUNTEER DIVISION ROYAL ENGINEERS SUBMARINE MINERS. BARRY DETACHMENT. Orders for the week ending Feb. 4th, 1833 :— Monday, 30th Jan. 1 At the Drill-hall, School Wednesday, 1st Feb. V Board-road, Barry at 7.45 Friday, 3rd Feb. ) p.m. There will be a Church Parade at Cardiff on Sunday afternoon, 12th Feb. By Order, J. ARTHUR HUGHES, Lieut. S.V.D.R.E. Commanding Barry Detachment. I

I Births, Carriages, Deaths. — — BIRTHS. EVIS,-On the 9th inst., at 32, Church-road. Cadoxton, the wife of Joseph Evis, railway signalman, of Ia. daughter. ORUISK-On the 8th inst., at 15, Newland-street, Barry Dock, the wife of John Cruise, coal weigher, of a son. DEATHS. MORSE.-On the 17th inst., at Pyke-street, Cadoxton, Alfred J. Morse, son of Alfred Morse, painter, aged 21 days. SUTTON.—On the 26rd inst., at 13, Travis-street, Barry Dock, James Sutton, seaman, aged 65 years. THOMAS. — On the 22nd inst., at Llanbythery, Llancarvan, Thomas Thomas, mason, aged 38 years

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