The South Wales Star

THE SHIPPING CRISIS. NIGGERS NEED NOT APPLY. The members of the Seamen's Union claim that they are scoring all along the line at Barry. Mr. J. Harrison, the local secretary, stated, on Friday afternoon that the men are bringing in their" dog licences" (the name by which the federation ticket is called) by the score, and fully 50 new members have been enrolled this >veek, the total .roll of the Barry branch at present being 2,160. The masters of the Girdleness, Lowanga, Kitty, and Ruysdael surrendered on Friday morning, and paid the full monthly rates voluntarily. The same applied to the monthly boat Garrison. On Thursday evening, it was reported, a negro crew was put off in a tug from Barry to the Sydmonton, which lay laden and ready for sea in the Roads, but the officers refused to proceed with such an imcompetent gang, and the men had to be put back. The Elmete, also in the Roads, has at last been duly manned by Union nien. THE SHIPPING CRISIS AND BABEY. At Barry Dock ample arrangements have been made to speedily suppress any Outbreak which may result from the present dispute-. The whole of the police available have been ordered on duty at the dock. nAl.113 A LUAt .l'lV.n.I:J .4..1. AiJU. It is reported that four laden steamers (two blocked since the previous day)—the Azalea, Robert Harrowing, Angelica, and Garrison-were fully manned on Thursday last, the crews signing on at full Union rates of wages. The steamer Ferncliffe, belonging to Messrs. Morel Bros., Cardiff, loaded at Barry, and was expected to pro- ceed to Cardiff on Thursday afternoon for a crew, failing to obtain men at reduced wages at Barry. The steamship Lowangit was also blocked during the day, but the Sandhill secured men at federa- tion rates, and got away to sea. The Elmete and Sydmonton, both laden ready for seii,, 'proceeded to the Roads, and on Thursday afternoon the captains found crews at Barry at any figure they thought proper, several sailors and firemen standing on the pier-head offering to join at rates as low as £ 2 or £ 3 per month, rather than, as they stated, "live on the wind and see their families starve." Board of Trade officers, therefore, proceeded to the Roads with the men in a tug and signed them on board. THE SITUATION OF BARRY. The masters of the steamers Cambrian and Eton, both lying at Barry, on Monday shipped crews at tke stipulated Union rates. The Amy, previously blocked, proceeded to the Roads without a crew, and the Loyal Briton still remains blocked in dock. The Fairmead (belonging to Messrs. Turnbull) steamed round to Cardiff during the day to endeavour to secure men at federation rates, having been blocked at Barry, but the local Union secretary apprised the officials at Cardiff of her movements. BARRY CARPETTED IN THE HOUSE OF COMMONS. In the House of Commons on Monday the following questions was asked respecting the shipping struggle at Barry Dock :— Mr. Richardson—I beg to ask the President of the Board of Trade whether he is aware that sea- men who had legally signed articles on board the ss. Sydmonton at Barry on the 12th inst., were forcibly taken out of tlhe vessel by a disorderly crowd, and, if so, whether his department intend taking any steps in the matter. Mr. Mundella—The Superintendent of Mer- cantile Marine at Barry has reported the fact as stated by the hon. member also that a fresh crew was shipped on the Uth inst. when the vessel started on her voyage. As the proceedings were connected with the wages disputes at present prevailing, and were not in the nature of crimp- ing, the Board of Trade do not propose to take any steps in tha matter, but there is nothing to prevent a prosecution fey the shipowners if they think fit. QUIET AT BARRY. Matters were again very quiet at Barry Dock on Tuesda,y. £4 and A4 5a. was obtained on the s.s. Sam Welford. The s.s. Amy proceeded to the Roads with part crew, and the steamers Royal Briton and Fairmede are still lying in dock blocked. During the morning Mr. J. Harrison, acting under instructions from the officers of the Tidal Basiii London Braneh of the Union, sent the necessary money to defray the burial expenses of the unfortunate sailor, Frederick Harris, who met his death by falling in the dock at Penarth on Saturday night last.

A NEW CHURCH FOR COGAN. A new church is about to be built at Cogan on a site adjoining the main road to Penarth, given by Lord Windsor, who has also generously given £ 500 towards its erection. Mr. J. S. CorbeU, Mr. T. R. Thompson, Colonel Fisher, and Miss Olive Talbot have also promised substantial subscrip- tions. The total outlay, including fencing of site, will be about £2,500, about £1,£:70 of which has been promised. The contract has been let to Mr. William Richards, contractor, Barry, and an excel- lent design in the Perpendicular style has been prepared by the architects (Messre. Kempson and Fowler, Llandaff). It is hoped tfca £ the work will be completed by December next. .<

BRIDGEND & COVfBRIDGE ELECTION OF GUARDIANS. The results of the contests in the above Union were ascertained on Thursday as follows Newton Nottage.—Griffith Thomas, 256; John Grace, 97. Liang yaw yd Middle.—Richard Williams, 73; David Gi.e.y,M. Cohoinstone and Stembridge.—John Edwards, 36 W. Thomas, 30. Llanmaer and Llanciluingel.—David Thomas, 33; Noah Morgan. 25. Coyohuroh Higher.—Griffith Edwards, 42 John Thomas, 25. Newcastle Rig he .—Elected Evan Matthew, 324; William Jenkins, 224. Non-elected: W. I MeGauI. 57. (hoin(iu.—Elected: Jas. Barrow, 851; J. G. Morris, 84G Woi. Jones, 691. Nou-eleotsd J. H, Thom-v?, 537 W. 11. Thorns, 533.

THE DEPARTURE OF THE REV, A. E. COUCH, B.A. The Rev. A. E. Couch, B.A., preached his fare- well sermon on Sunday evening to a crowded con- gregation and in his remarks upon -1 Living unto God," he said :—" So the Christian, you see; is called to give up tha world-i.e., all that is sinful, and all tha.t draws away the heart from God. You will say, perhaps, Give us then some rule that we may follow, as to what we must give up.' I cannot do it. No preacher can do it. Your own con- science, directed by the precepts of God's Word, must be your guide. The only think like a rule which I can give you is this—and if you follow it you will not be far wrong, not far from the King- dom of God—' Do nothing on which you cannot kneel down and ask God's Messing go nowhere where you would not wish Christ to find you.' I repeat it now at this juncture as my departure is now near at hand I repeat it because this is the last time I shall speak to you as a curate of this pariah, and because I feel that it may be useful to you through life—' Do nothing, on which you cannot kneel down and ask God's blessing go nowhere where you would not wish Christ to find you.' Christ Himself says—' If any man will come after Me, let him deny himself, take up his cross and follow Me.' Yes, we must not be of the world as He was not of the world, if we want to walk after His example and follow His precept. There must be a bold, hearty, decided surrender of ourselves to the Lord. There can be no living to God where there is half-heartedness, wavering and indecision. We must fearlessly face the world, and declare ourselves for Christ. There must be no hanging 11 el back no fear of man's displeasure. Christ bids ,is me go boldly forward as His ambassador into another part of His vineyard and I do not hang back. He says Go over and help them," and I go. Oh dear brothers and sisters in Christ, I wish I could persuade you at this moment boldly and fearlessly to declare yourselves for Christ to stand out from the world, and enter Christ's glorious and superb army, casting in your lot with His people. There is an almightiy arm ready to help you ready to guide you through this barren land ready to strengthen you in time of need, as I sings the poet Guide me, O Thou great Redeemer, j s Pilgrim through this barren Ismd S I am weak, but Thou art mighty, j Hold me with Thy powerful hand. 1 Thsre is a home before you—a blessed home, an j eternal home—where everything and everybody 1 remain for ever an eternal inheritance, incor- ruptible, undeliled, and that fadeth not away; |jj where partings are unknown. Do then, dear 1 sisters and brothers in Christ, be ever looking ( towards it with the eye of faith, that you fail not ) to enter it, and that a glorious mansion may be < your lot in the world which has no end. And, dear j brethren, it is God's desire that you should be with Him and see His glory, and He to whom you owe J your very life, and who ha3 protected you up to this very hour, asks you to give Him your heart. Jesus—your Saviour—who has loved you as no brother ever loved you who has stretched himself on the cross for you, who has drunk the bitter 1 cup of suffering for your sake. He says, I stand at the door and knock if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come unto him, and will sup with him, and he with me." Oh, will you not open unto iHim ? Will you not say unto Him, Lord Jesus I desire henceforth, from this hour, to give my heart, my life, myself, my soul and my body a lively sacrifice unto Thee." Oh, do so, my dear people, for His dear sake. I sometimes feel, dear brethren, that the great end of my ministry, which, through God's help, I have ministered unto you for a little over three years. that great end I sa,y of bringing lost souls to the Cross of Christ and into his fold; I sometimes feel that this great end has not been gained, because I do not see many of you really standing out from the world, and anxious to lead godly and heavenly lives. I sometimes feel it, I say, but God forbid that it is so in your cases, and that I should misjudge you, for that same gospel which I have preached unto you tells me that some seed are sown and grow up secretly, and is not seen till it is full in the ear and white unto the harvest. God grant that it is even so with those of you who have not shown openly your faith in the Lord, and may God's holy spirit enlighten your darkness and make you also shine as true lights that cannot be hid, and to speak forth with no uncertain sound. But I am thankful, dear friends, for our Sunday congregations-thankful for your attendances in this house of prayer-thankful for your willingness to join with me in praying and singing to God thankful for your attention to the instructions and sermons given from this pulpit, and I have never failed to ask God's bless- ing upon, them to your edification and eternal good. I am truly thankful for all these blessings, but I should be more thankful were our congre- gations greater, more thankful if I did not see some forsaking the assembling of themselves together. And now I want to ask you this night, the.last time as your devoted minister—I say de- voted because I have given you my whole time and undivided attention-to forsake sin, and love and honour Jesus, my Saviour. I want to know and to hear that you are walking in the narrow way which leadeth unto life eternal, pressing onward with ft firm and joyous step. I want to know that a large number is asking the way to Zion with their faces thither- ward, determined by God's help to live as earnest. faithful, and consistent followers of Christ. I want you to remember me in your prayers, pray- ing unto God that utterance may be given me, that I may open my mouth boldly, to make known the mystery of the Gospel. And I, dear brethren, shall not forget to ask God to lead you imOO the paths of righteousness and peace, guiding you, to whom it was my first privilega to preaeh the Gospel, by His Holy Spirit unto that haven where we would be. for distance shall not separate the love and kind appreciation I have for you, nor blot out my memory of you, for We are not divided, All one body we, One in hope and doctrine, One in charity. And now, dear brethren, with a heartfelt farewell, I commend you to God, and to the Word of His Grace, which is able to build you up, and to give you an inheritance among all them which are sanctified. Farewell! May this heavenly inherit- ance, which is incorruptible, undefiled1 and that never fades away be your portion when you shall have run this race and reached your final goal. May God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Ghost, bless, preserve, and keep you while running the race, that you fail not finally to be placed by Jesus Christ Our Saviour upon His eternal throne, that we may meet then in Heaven again, if God permits us not to do so on earth." I On Monday evening a conversazione was held &t the Mission Room, Iddesleigh-street, Cadexton. the chief objeet of which was to bid farewell and God- I speed to*the Rev. A. E. Couch, B.A., who for over ) three years has laboured so earnestly in the work of the Parish Church as curate. There was a very fair attendance, amongst those preseat being the Rev. E. Morris (rector), Misses Moms, Miss Small (The Court), Mrs. Dr. Treharne, Misses Palmer (Palmerstown), Miss Fraulien Williams, Misses Williams (Tynewydd), Mrs. H. L. Jones (The Bank), Mrs. Martin, Mrs. Dando, Mrs. Louen Jones, Miss Barstow, Mrs. Edward Evans., Mrs. Warner, Misa Llewellyn, Miss Ada Llewellyn, Miss F. Coming, the Misses Jenkins, Miss Thomas (Golden Key), Mr. H. L. Thomas (Metropolitan Bank), Mrs. Stewart, Mr. Sam Jones (South Wales Daily, N?.ws), Mr. J. R. Llewellyn ( Western, Mail), Mr. F. Cornish {Star), Mr. P. Skyrme (Barry Dock Ncios), Dr. Sixsmith, Mr. Felix Williams, Mr. Raygen, Mr. Wallace Davies, Miss Whitburn, Miss Lowry, Miss Dando, Miss Gear, Miss Morgan (Canton), &c. Refreshments were provided, under the able management of Miss Small, the Misses Palmer, and Misses Jenkins, and after full justice had been done to them, a programme of music was gone through as follows :-Pianoforte duet, Misses Williams; song, Vanity Fair," Miss Jenkins song, By the fountain," Miss Williams; duet, "What are the wild waves saying," Misses Palmer; song," In old Madrid," Miss Barstow song, Only a pansy blossom," Rev. A. E. Couch (encored) song, The Gipsy's warning," Miss Gear pianoforte solo, Home, sweet home," Miss Morgan recitation, II Billy's rose." Mr. Wallace Davie* song, "Carrier Tohn," Miss Barstow; song, Mr. Couch. Mr. H. Thomas said of course thoy all knew the principal object of that gathering there that even- ing- it wa3 for the purpose of marking the feel- ings of goodwill and esteem in which Mr. Couch was held by the parishioners of Cadoxton. Since he had been there and he (Mr. Thomas) had had the pleasure of knowing him, he had always found him conscientious and zealous in the discharge of his duty. (Hear, hear.) He was sure everyone would endorse everything he had said. Mr. Couch was always ready to come forward in every good cause, and worked hard for the object of hia labours. (Hear, hear.) He sincerely regretted his departure. He had just received a letter from Mr. Newman who had had the supplying of a present they had intended presenting Mr. Couch with that night, stating that the things had not come to hand. He regretted they were not there for him to present to Mr. Couch, but a deputation of gentlemen would wait upon him at his residence, and present to him as soon as it came. The collecting books, in aid of the present, read as follows :—Miss Small, £ 4 7s. 6d.; Miss Jenkins, A4 15s. Od. Miss Llewellyn, e2 and Miss Palmer, £1 Is. making a sum total of £ 12 3s. 6d. (Hear, hear.) Considering there was another pre- sentation in that district on that evening to one of Mr. Couch's brethren in harness. the meeting wa.s quite as full as could be expected. In conclusion, Mr. Thomas expressed the regret of the parishioners at the departure of Mr. Couch, and trusted his future services at Hanley would meet with their due reward. (Hear, hear, and applause.) The presentation to Mr. Couch will take the form of a liandsot-re silver pocket Communion service and private baptismal font, supplied by Mr. A. W. Newman. The Rev. A. E. Couch, on rising to speak, was greeted with applause. Mr. Thomas had spoken in too flattering a manner of him, he was afraid, but during the time he had been there, he had laboured as hard as he could to promote the interests of the Church. (Hear, hear.) He was very thankful to them for the handsome present they had pro- cured for him, for these were necessary articles for him to have to minister to the sick and dying. He was sure he should value these things very mush indeed, and every time he used them they would recall to his miud the good and happy times he had spent amongst them. There were two sacraments which he considered necessary to Salvation—baptism and the Holy Communion— and when he administered those sacraments by the aid of their presents, he was sure his mind would go back to the times when ha laboured amongst them. (Hear, hear.) He went to the Old Parish Church a few days since and turned over the old parish register, and he found that dating from the time when he first christened two children on the 21st April, 1891, up to the present he had christened two short of 300 infants, and when he said that the greatest number had been brought into the fold of the Church by his own exertions, he was sure the Rector would bear him out in what he said. Three years he had ministered amongst them on very pleasant terms, always glad to meet them and they glad to meet him. (Hear, hear.) They might ask, then why did he leave ? Well, that was his first curacy, and he considered it in the light of a school training. Now, he went, as it were, to college to finish his training under Mr. Ring, not that Mr. Ring was a hotter man than their Rector, but because at Hanley, under Mr. Ring, there was more experience of different kinds of Chris- tian organisations to be acquired. He should never forget them, and often, if God spared him, he should come down to see them. There was a large and important mission in connection with the church at Hanley, in which he should be engaged, and perhaps in two years he would come down and conduct cue for them. (Hear, hear.) The Parish Church at Hanley seated over 1,400 people, and Mr. Ring told him that it was generally well filled. Next Sunday evening he should preach there. He hoped that he should impress them favourably, not that his sermon would be better, but he hoped to preach them the Gospel, pure aud simple, that if they wished to get to heaven they must believe in Christ and be saved. Out of fi ve curacies he had applied for, three had been offered him. He had made the subject a matter of prayer, and he believed God had directed him to accept the curacy at Hanley. He wanted to ask them never to forget him in their prayers, that strength might be given him to carry out the work, and that God might be always with him. (Applause.) The Rector expressed his regret and sorrow that Mr. Couch was leaving them. He hoped every blessing would attend his ministry not only at Hanley but wherever he might go. Any time Mr. Couch could come amongst them and hold a mission he should be very pleased to see him. (Hear, hear.) Mr. Raygers, one of the parish sidesmen, and Dr. Sixsmith also expressed their sorrow at Mr. Couch's departure, and wished him every success) in his sphere. (Hear, hear.) Mr. Couch, in a humorous speech, proposed a vote of thanks to the Press. Dr. Sixsmith seconded. The vote was carried unanimously. The Rector expressed his thanks to tlioie ladies who had taken the trouble of getting up the affair. A pleasant evening was brought to a conclusion by the singing- of Auld Lang Sync," all joining hands in the old warm-hearted style.

BPJDGrEUD NOTES. — At Bridgend Police-court, on Saturday, Alfred Brain was charged with obtaining bricks to the value of 419 11s. from the Hendre Quarry and Brick Company, Pencoed under false pretences.— Mr. T. J. Hughes prosecuted.—Defendant was oommitted for trial at the last court for obtaining a horse and trap and harness under false pretences. It was alleged that defendant obtained the bricks on the pretence that he was going to build two houses at Brynna, and that he would pay for the bricks on delivered. He subsequently disappeared, and the brieks appear to have been used by two other parsons, who ha.d put up some building, obtained money on it, and also disappeared.—Evi- dence was also given by Mr. G. Lambert, agent to Col. Tllrbarv'ill'¡¡ estate, that he had not leased land to defendant as he had stated to the prosecutors.- Committed for trial. ARCHIDIACONAL VISITATION. The annual visitation of time Ven. Archdeacoii Griffiths, Llandaff, took plaoce at St. Mary's, Nolton, Bridgend, on Tuesday afternoon. Con- trary to custom, thero was no address to the Churchwardens. !H,J'11 ■—W.l.I M .Alril!

AT fOETHGAWL. PROPOSED LOCAL BOARD. The representatives of the promoters of the Local Board at Porthcawl have received an official intimation from the Local Government Board, through Mr. Franklin confirming the order of the County Council re the formation sf a Board for Porthcawl and district. Mr. Hanger Cox is the fket returning officer. The Board will consist of 1ii-.e members, and the election is to take place in the (Jourie of the next three weeks.

CORRESPONDENCE. The Sditor cloes not hold himself responsible for the opinions of his Correspondents. THE PONTYPRIDD DISASTER.. TO THE EDITOR OF THE SOUTH WALES STAR. SIR,—In reference to the above explosion I think it the duty of all of us to assist and relieve the suffering widows, children, and friends of the poor fellows who have lost their life in this terrible disaster. I am willing to give my pro- fessional services free for two hours' entertain- ment, if some generous lady or gentleman would make the nece?sary arrangements. Trusting that you will insert this in your paper.-I am, &c., ALBERT VERDI. Alandale, Travis-street, Barry Dock.

VOLUNTEER BALL AT I CADOXTON. ¡ On Friday evening the fourth annual ball of the members of the 11th Company 2nd Glamorgan Volunteer Artillery was held at the Public-hall, Vere-street. Tasteful decorations had been placed around, the whole combining to present a smart appearance and enhance the success of the event. Trophies of swords and bayonets were placed on a background of bunting, whilst the several Union Jacks lent a brilliant colour to the whole. The mottoes on the walls included Long live our Queen"; Welcome Prosperity to Colonel Hill, C.B., MP., Colonel Page, and Officers 2nd. G.V.A. and Health to Captain J. Handcosk," and "Success to the 11th Company 2nd G.V. THE ATTESPDANCE included Lieutenants Ingram and Vaughan, Miss Merriman, Miss Gregor, Miss Reardon, Miss Lindsey, Miss Patterson, Miss John, Miss Baker, Miss Shelan, Miss Money, Miss Burbidge, Mrs. Hobbs, Miss Hobbs, Miss Bilson, Miss Lubeck, Mr. S. Dyer, Mrs. Foster, Miss Stokes (Cardiff), Miss Dumayne, Miss Chepstow, Miss Puller, Miss Brown, Mrs. Wakeham, Miss Wakeham, Mrs. Dykes, Miss Williams, Miss A. Williams, Mrs. Sergeant-major Irwin. Miss Draper. Mrs. Rugman, Mrs. Hughes, Miss Miller. Miss S. Burbidge, Miss Moss, Miss Davies, Miss Parsons, Miss Probert, Miss Morse, Miss Pullen. Miss Matthews, Mrs. Edwards, Miss Gould. Mrs. Atkins, Misses Ley, Miss Saunders. Miss McCarthy, Sergb.-Major Atkins, Sergt.-Major Wakeham. Armourcr-Sergt. Gould (Cardiff), Sergt.-Major Irwin (Cardiff), Sergt.-Major Sims (Penarth), Sergt.-Major Hill (Bridgend), Sergt. Bartlett (Penarth), Sergt.- Major Hall (Penarth), Corporal Moss, Sergt. Atkins, Corporal Baker, Bombardier Davies, Bombardier Brooks, Bombardier Broom, &c. At the appointed time THE BALL WAS OPENED, Lieutenant Ingram leading off with Miss Moss, and Bombardier Davies with Mrs. Dykes.. The music was supplied by Mr. Squire's (Cardiff) band, and the gallant Volunteers footed the dances with as much zest as if they were about to commence a drill. The following was THE PEOGIIAJIME OF DAXCES— PART 1. 1. Polka. 2. Quadrille. 3. Valse. 4. Polka. 5. Lancers. G. Sehottische 7. Quadrille. 8. Valse. 9. Postilion. 10. D'Albert. 11. Schottische. 12. Valse Cotillion. PART II. 13. Polka. 14. Quadrille. 15. Valse. 16. Polka. 17. Lancers. 18. Schottische. 19. Quadrille. 20. Valse. 21. Postilion. 22. D'Albert. 23. Schottische. 24. Circossian Circle. Dancing was kept up with great vigour until late into Saturday morning. Sergeant Holland and Corporal Lark acted as M.C's to the entire satisfaction of the company. Refreshments were provided in the ante-room by the Misses Davies and Lewis, of the Shaftesbury Hotel, and their catering was everything that could bedssired. -————

ALLEGED THEFT OF MONEY AT BARRY DOCK. A MYSTERIOUS AFFAIR. Andrew Olspr, of Barry Dock, was charged at the Barry Dock Police-court with stealing £ 8 and a pencil, the property of Annie Drake, of Cardiff. At the former hearing, Ansie Drake, wife of Michael Edwin Drake, living at 43. Court-road, Saltmead, Cardiff, said was at Barry Dock on Saturday to see her husband oIf to s^a, and just before he went she saw prisoner and his wife. She asked them to wait until the ship went out. They did so, and afterwards in company with them she went to Barry Dock Station. Prosecutrix asked Mrs. Olser if she was hungry, and she said yes, and they went to the Restaurant and had some tea and sandwiches for wnich prosecutrix paid Is. (>d. They then went to the station, and Mrs. Olser asked "prosecutrix to lend her some money, and she lent her 9s. THEY WENT UP TO THE PAWNSHOP. and Mrs. Olser took a ring out of pawn, and then on Mrs. Olser's invitation she went to the house at which prisoner and his wife lodged—a Mrs. Hall's. Prisoner was with them all the time. They went upstairs and Mrs. Hall said they had no tea in the house, and at prosecutrix'3 suggestion they went out, and SHE BOUGHT SOME TEA, BUTTER. AND BEEF. On returning to the house they went upstairs whilst the tea was being prepared, and witness gave them two sixpenses with which to get some whisky. When she took the sixpeuces from her purse she had eight sovereigns in it, and a pencil which fitted into the purse. Mrs. Hall told her to take off her hat and cape, and she put her purse and handkerchief by the pillow whilst she did so. She went to the window, and looked out for a few moments, and then Mrs. Hall BROUGHT IN THE WHISKY. Mrs. Olser pressed her to go down and see the master's garden, and she consented. When she went to put her hat on she discovered her purse had been moved to the other side of the bed ripped, and the money all gone but 8d. Prisoner was in the room all the time with his wife. When she missed the money she went into hysterics. Mrs. Olser said Well, if the money's gone, one of us muit have taken it." Mr. Olser went down- stairs and told the landlady there was a bother upstairs. Mrs. Olser sent prisoner for a police- man. Prisoner brought back two policemen, but they searched everywhere for it but without avail. Mrs. Hall, who came up, picked up a sovereign, and gave it to witness. She had the eight sovereigns in her purse when sha took out her purse, and Mrs. Olser saw them. At the Barry Dock Police Court on Thursday Prosecutrix said she had 48 in gold when she left the dock, but when she was at Mrs. Hall's house she had £ 7. She did not see defendant go near the bed. Mrs. Ann Hall and Sergeant Gammon gave evidence. The sergeant said at 2.20 on Saturday, 8th inst., he was in Holton-road, Barry Dock. and prisoner came to him and said, There's a bother at No. 18, Riehard-street. There's a woman there who's lost some money. He went to the house, and Mrs. Drake said she had lost £ 8, and WENT INTO A FIT. There was some whisky in a bottle. After she came to her senses they searched the room, and he searched the prisoner. He found no money on him. Mrs. Drake then said she had lost a pencil as well as the money. He brought them all to the police station, and he searched* the prisoner again, auul in his right waistcoat pocket he FOUND THE PENCIL produced. There was nothing found on Mrs. Hall and Mrs. Drake. When charged defendant said, I have not stolen the money, and don't know anything about the pencil." The prisoner pleaded not guilty, and was com- mitted to take his trial at the next quarter sessions, I bail being allowed himself in £ 25 and a surity of £10.

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BARRY DOCK WEEKLY TIDE TABLE. Morn. After. h.m. h.m. ft. in. April 21 Friday 10 9 10 31 33 0 „ 22 Saturday 10 55 11 21 29 8 „ 23 Sunday. 11 52 — — „ 24 Monday 0 31 1 19 26 9 „ 25 Tuesday. 2 10 2 54 28 0 „ 26 Wednesday. 3 35 4 10 30 4 M 27 Thursday. 4 41 5 6 32 7

FOOTBALL. SWANSEA V. PENARTH. This last match 01 the season took place on the Swansea ground, the kick-off being delajed ti 1 4.30. The weather was excellent for football, not being too warm. Swansea had a very ragged team in the field, the players being as follow :-S\Yamra Back, W. Bancroft; three-quarter backs, Chegwidden. Whapham, Gil Evans, and Burrows half-backs, Han- sard and Owens forwards, Mills, J. Samuel, C. Smith, Thomas, J. Smith, A. Lewis, R. Livingstone, and Roberts. Penarth Back. J. Tanner three-quarter backs, R. Kirby, R. Garrett, H. Alexander, and H. Morgan; half-backs, W. Lambert and G. Shepherd: forwards, Brown, Gibbs, A. Williams, W. D. Edgin- ton, T. Hutehins. ,T. Lawday, D. Evans, and Stoddart. Referee, Mr. W E. Jarman. Bancroft kicked oS for Swansea, and Penarth made a fine return. From one of the first scrums the Penarth three-quarters got off with a splendid bit of passing, and Alexander nearly got in on the wing. Swansea relieved after a hot couple of minutes, to the centre, but Penarth quickly returned to the attack, and, by some sharp passing, again threatened, but Swansea kicked down and held the ball outside the 25, when Shepherd got a free. A good return enabled Hansard to take the ball on into the visitors' half. Owens, on taking the ball from the scrum, fell, and the Penarth men got on the ball and took it away again, but on their attempting- the next bit of passing the Swansea fowards completely smothered it, and carried all before them. The referee gave a free against them, however, and play ensued near the centre. Some big kicking ended in no appreciable advantage on either side. At last all the Penarth three-quarters got the ball in turn, and Morgan, after a splendid run, in which he easily handed off the Swan- sea backs, got a try. Arthur Williams converted. From the kick-off Swansea got down to the other end, and smart tackling enabled them to take the ball in front of the posts. On the three-quarters attempting some passing the ball was thrown wildly to the wing man, and Penarth getaway to the centre. From here the ball was smartly passed out by O wens, and Chegwidden passed to Hurrows, who ran splendidly into the Penarth 25. From this point Owen ran across and scored in the corner. The place kick, taken by Bancroft, was a splendid one, but the ball went outside. Some very brisk kicking followed the re-start. During a charge G. Evans was badly kicked in the ribs, and was obliged to retire. The Swansea forwards rushed away in good style after this, and threatened to dribble over, but Penarth kicked back. Burrows dribbled down from a scrum, and Samuel, bringing the ball out, headed a rush, play eventually being landed in the visitors' territory. Swansea seemed to be making a better show now they were a man short. Half-time was then called, the score reading:—Penarth, 1 goai; Swansea, 1 try. T. Hutehins kicked off for Penarth towards the Mumbles, and Swansea, failed for a moment to reply, but after a. short dribble Hansard kicked up, and tie first scrum took place near the hitlf-way line. Penarth, however, worked down, and hung about the Swansea lines for a couple of moments when the ball getting into Bancroft's hands he landed it, by a m-tgnificient kick, into the other half, and Tanner being floored by Roberts's quick following up failed to return. Owens got the ball out, and by a fine kick landed in touch close to the goal line. Several scrums took place on the line, after which Swansea were awarded a try gained by Mills, and Bancroft's kick being unsuccessful, Swansea led by one point. Swansea now decidedly pressed, keeping play close up to Penarfch's lines, and another try seemed likely when Burrows foolishly kicked over the line, and Kirby, close pressed by Whapham, kicked out of bounds. Another minor was registered from a place kick by Bancroft from a mark by Roberts, and two more from further frees kicked by the same man. Then Penarth relieved after as hot a few minutes as the) have ever experienced, but Swansea still ha.d the game in hand, and Bancroit nearly ran in after feinting to pa,ss. The same player again landed the ball across, the visitors touching down for the fifth time. Swansea, continued to have the best of the ensuing play, but failed to score a major point. Owens kicked up to Kirby, and nailed his man, again taking play up to the lines. On the ball being sent out to the centre, Bancroft landed a pretty goai. Nothing further was scored up to the call of time. Pinal score—Swansea, 1 goal (dropped), i 2 tries 5 minors Penarth, 1 goai. PENARTH DISTRICT v. HARLEQUINS AND CARDIFF DISTaiCT. Played on the Roath ground on Wednesday even- ing, and, after a splendid exposition of running and passing, the home team ran out winners by one goal and one try to nil. Harry Jenkins and Marks scored after brilliant play by the former—Marks converting his own try. n, Garrett and H. Kirby for Penarth and Jenkins for Cardiff were very prominent throughout. Teams :—'Quins: Back, T. Elliott; three-quarters, W. Flynu, H. Jenkins, E. P. Edwards, and A. L. Davies half-backs, H. Marks, J. Thomas, and J. Davies for- wards, T. Tustin, B. Driscoll, T. Morgan, W. James, T. Gunstone, D. Evans, and H. Temple. Penarth Dis- trict: Back, Matthews; three-quarters, R. Garrett, H. Kirby, J. Lambert, and C. Kirby; half-backs, J. Garrett and G. W. Parsons: forwards, G. Matthews, G. Brown, C. B. Stoddart. J. Mahoney, T. Morris, T. Spencer, W. B. Gibbs, and G. Ellis. iieferce, Mr. R. W. Jshn, Cardiff Star Football Club. SOUTH WALES LEAGUE OF ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL CLUBS. CHALLENGE CUP COMPETITION. Results up to present data :— Goals j PIay'd. Won. Dr'n. Lost. p'nts, For Ag'st Cardiff .14 13 0 1 26 43 8 Treharris .14 13 0 1 26 56 8 Barrv Dist.11 8 0 3 18 26 14 Cwmbach .14 6 2 6 14 9 39 Mo'nt'n Ash 12 5 2 5 12 7 17 Trelewis .14 4 2 8 10 9 31 Pontypridd 13 0 1 12 1 3 28 Blaina 13 0 1 12 1 3 9 CARDIFF AND DISTRICT FOOTBALL UNION. At a meeting of the committee of the above union, held at the Blue Bell Hotel, Cardiff, on Monday night the following resolution wag aJ.opted rrhat the committee shall draw up a scheme for a medal competition between the union clubs, such scheme to be submitted for the approval of the general meeting of the unioa. In the event of the scheme being adopted, the competition shall take place on the two last Saturdays in March and the first Saturday in April. In view of this arrangement the union clubs are asked to leave those date vacant upon their fixture list." The date for the first annual dinner of the union was fixed for Wednesday, J'thy 31. „„.

A COWBRIDGE FARMER AND HIS PLOUGHMAN. At Cowbridge County Police-court on Tuesday —Mr. J. S. Gibbon presiding—an important cas.) was heard as affecting the terms of service between farmers and their labourers, in which Mr. Watkin Williams, of Red Farm, Penllyne, sum- moned a ploughman named John Palmer for breach of contract, and claimed £ 10 as compensa- tion. Defendant was hired by the plaintiff for 12 months, but left at the beginning of the busy season bv a months' notice before the expira.tion of that period, contrary, it was claimed, to the general custom, in consequence of which plaintiff had to allow a 14-acre held to lie unsown.—De- fendant endeavoured to show that the practice at the farm was different to that stated.—The Bench found for the plaintiff, with costs, and awarded him C7 7s. as compensation, that being ths amount of wages due to the defendant at the time he left.

ALUM IN BAKING POWDER. On Monday last an important case was heard at the Glamorganshire Quarter Sessions, in which a grocer appealed, against a magisterial decision. condemning him for selling baking powder coi- taining alum. Important testimony as to the injurious nature of alum so employed was given by Dr. Lauder Brunton, LL.D., M.D., &c., of London,, Professor Dunstan. M.A., Oxford (Consulting Chemist at St. Thomas's Hospital) Professor Thompson (Professor of Chemistry at Cardiff College): Mr. Otto Hehner (a past President of ther Society of Analysts), and other authorities. The Court dismissed the appeal with costs. This decision is, of course, extremely important to grocers, as there ia a large quantity of alum baking powder still in the market.

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