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THE GAS AND WATER /.;..QUESTION.;
THE GAS AND WATER QUESTION. c THE SHAREHOLDERS OF THE COM- PANY AGREE TO SELL. Now that the Barry and Cadoxton Local Board "have agreed to purchase the gas and water under- takings of the Barry and Cadoxton Gas and Water Company, subject to the consent of Parliament, it was necessary that the shareholders of that Company should also approve of the Bill now pending in Parliament. A meeting was accordingly held on Thhnday at the Park Hotel, Cardiff, for the purpose of considering, and (if jeo thought fit) of approving the following Bill:— A Bill for authorising the Local Board for the district of Barry and Cadoxton in the county of Glamorgan to acquire the Gas and Water undertakings of the Barry and Cadoxton Gas and Water Company, and to supply their district and other places with gas and water, and for other purposes. The chair was occupied by Mr. Thomas Webb (Chairman of the Company), and there were also present Mr. Edward Hancock (deputy-chairman), Mr. J. B. Ferrier, Mr. Lewis Williams, Mr. H. B. Lynton, Mr. F. L. Davies, and Mr. J. R. Thompson (directors), Mr. Harris (secretary), Mr. Downing (solicitor), and Rev. L. A. Rees, Rev. T. Lewis (Penarth), Messrs. D. Davies. Mr. George Clarry, D. Lewis (Merthyr), E. Owen, and W. Bradley (shareholders). After the notice convening the meeting had been read, Mr. Dowhing was called upon to read the clauses of the Bill affecting the Company. That gentle- man said the Act set forth in the preamble that the population and development of the district had increased since the incorporation of the Com- pany in an exceptional manner, and it is expe- dient that the supply of gas and water to and within the district should be under the control of the Local Board. The Local Board had held the necessary meetings, and the consent of the rate- payers had been obtained. By Clause 1 the Act was called the Barry and Cadoxton Local Board (Gas and Water) Act, 1893. Mr. Downing then proceeded to read the following clauses 5. The agreement as set forth in the Second Schedule of the Act is hereby confirmed and made binding upon both parties and full effect should be given thereto as if the terms thereto had been expressly enacted in this Act and the Company shall sell and transfer to the Local Board and the Local Board shall purchase the undertaking of the Company for the considera- tion and on the terms and conditions set forth in the said agreement. Clause 7 enacted that the transfer should be i Clause 7 enacted that the transfer should be 1 by deed and 8.-The Debenture Stock of the Company amounting to seventeen thousand pounds and the interest thereon shall after the transfer be a first charge on the gas undertaking and the gas revenue and on the water undertaking and the water revenue and shall further be a charge on the District Fund and the General District Rate and the Local Board may by agreement with any holder of such Debenture Stock at any time sub- stitute for the stock so held by him any Deben- ture Stock or other security of the Local Board. By clause 10 all debts and liabilities other than the debenture debt of the Company which remain unpaid or unsatisfied at the time of the transfer should be paid by the Company. 11. The Company should bear and pay all ^outgoings of every kind and shall receive all sates and other debts due to them and shall be -entitled to all receipts from the undertaking up to the time of the transfer. 12. Subject to the last preceding sections of the Act all agreements conveyances contracts deeds and other instruments entered into or made with or by the Company and in force at the time of the transfer shall be as binding and of as full force and effect in every respect against or in favour of the Local Board and may be enforced as fully and effectually as if instead of the Company the Local Board had been a party thereto. Clause 13 enacted that the receipt in writing of three of the directors of the Company for the pur- chase money, and by Clause 14 the Company's books were to be evidence as to the share- holders, &c. 16.—The consideration moneys of one hundred and forty-nine thousand pounds and any other moneys to be paid by the Local Board to the •Company on the completion of the purchase in irespect of stock meters coals and gas to be then walued and in respect of any interest payable to the Company by the Local Board and all -other money belonging to the Company shall be .applied by the directors in the manner follow- ing :—(Details set forth in Act.) The other clauses in the Bill, said Mr. Downing, referred to THE FINANCIAL POWERS OF THE LOCAL BOARD, sand did not affect the interests of the shareholders of the Company. The next point to which he referred was the agreement contained in the second schedule of the Act. It was the agree- ment'entered into on the 15th day of March, 1893, '"between the Barry and Cadoxton Gas and Water ^Company and the Local Board for the district of Barry and Cadoxton. Clause 1 of that agreement was to the effect that the Company would sell to the Local Board from the iilst December, 1893, the whole of the undertaking of the Company, including all the gas and water works, engines, mains, pipes and machinery, and also all leads, &c. It would also include the gas in the mains, -except that in the holders. The Local Board would also take over all then existing contracts r of the Company. By clause 2 possession was to be delivered up on the 31st December, who was .called the transfer day. Clause 4 was as follows The consideration to be paid or given by the ,Local Board to the Company shall be the sum -of one hundred and forty-nine thousand pounds togther with the sum of three thousand pounds ,to be divided among the directors and solicitors of the Company by way of compensation to be paid on the transfer day on which day the purchase shall be completed. The Local Board ;shall on completion of the purchase take over ,and pay for according to a valuation to make in the usual manner the gas in holders the stock of the Company and the coals meters and stores and there shall be included in all such stock euch items and articles of such description as ,have been included in the valuations or stock- takings who have been made from time to time by the company and have beer included in their half-yearly balance sheets under the heading of stores and meters and coals in stock. By clause 4 the permanent irredeemable De- benture Stock of the Company was to be taken over by the Local Board, and continue to be a first -charge of the undertaking. The following clauses stipulated that the Company should carry on the works at their own expense until the transfer day according to the usual custom; the Local Board to take over all plans of the Company, and pro- mote their Bill in the present Parliament, and the Company should not oppose it, but assist the Local Board in passing the same through Parliament. The Local Board to pay to the Company all costs ,and expenses to be properly incurred in connec- tion with the Bill, but the Company to pay their own Parliamentary expenses up to the date of the -sale and the cost of winding-up. Clause 13 was .as follows If the beforementioned Bill shall have passed into law but from any causes the purchase shall not have been completed on the 31st day of December next the Local Board shall pay to the Company interest upon the purchase-money and upon the money expended by the Company on capital account as hereinbefore provided at the rate of five pounds per centum per annum for such date until the actual day of payment of the purchase-money and money expended on capital account as aforesaid but after that date the Company shall carry on the undertakings at the sole risk and for the benefit of the Local Board at their own expense. The remaining clauses provided for the purchase to be completed (if desired) before the 31st of -December; alljdisputes to be settled by arbitra- tion and that all the officers (except the engineer) and servants of the Company to hold and enjoy their offices and employment upon the same terms as at present until resignation or removal by the Local Board. HAD BEEN WELL CONSIDERED. The Chairman said as they were all aware an arrangement had been made by which the Barry and Cadoxton Local Board would acquire their property. They had heard how the terms and conditions had been made, and he assured them that the terms had not been settled without very anxious consideration both on the part of the directors of the Company and the Local Board. Those terms had been sanctioned by the Committee of the House of Commons before whom the Bill came. He proposed thtt the Bill be approved, subject to such conditions, alterations, and varia- tions as Parliament might think fit to impose. He had also to add that the Bill was now in a very advanced stage, and had passed through the House of Commons. It would probably be in the House of Lords by the next day. Mr. Hancock seconded, but at the same time said he was very loath to part with the works. The Chairman hoped that the directors would have the pleasure of meeting the shareholders of the Company on some future occasion. Mr. D. Davies said he did not wish to move an amendment, but desired to express himself upon the transfer. It was very desirable that the LOCAL AUTHORITIES SHOULD BE IN POSSESSION OF THE GAS AND WATER WORKS, but at the same time they, as shareholders, had gone to a very large expense. They had a set of excellent plant, and everything was of the most modern character, and modern appliances were adopted on their works. He considered that their property was in a very excellent condition. (Hear, heat.) Although he had said that he believed the Local Board ought to have possession of these things and work them for the benefit of the rate- payers, in view of the sacrifice the Company had made in providing Barry and Cadoxton with gas and water and water works, be considered the amount they would receive was not such as would be fair and legitimate. They had made sacrifices in the past, and the revenue of years that had gone was not large, and they had to consider that a new Company took years to be made a paying concern. Taking all those facts into considera- tion they had a right to expect a larger sum for their interests than they appeared to be receiving. (Hear, hear.) He had no doubt that the Board of Directors had done their very best, but, at the same time, they were there as shareholders and at liberty to express themselves. The directors had done their past exceedingly well, ani they must not forget that they had taken care of themselves. (Laughter.) They would take about £ 500 each, which, he thought, was a very excellent figure. (Laughter.) He would not mind being a director himself, when he could make £500 in a very short time. However, he thought the directors had done their best, and the better course for the share- holders to do was to approve of the Bill. It had not gone a long way, and he would be very sorry to impede its passage in any way, but he thought they had a right to expect more than they would receive. The Rev. T. Lewis agreed with the last speaker that they were making a great sacrifice. He desired to know whether the Local Board would pay them for stores in addition to the £149,000 (Mr. Downing—Yes.) He also asked whether the [ shareholders would be able to leave their capital in the hands of'the Local Board. (" Yes.") He was pleased to learn that they could do so, and he only hoped that the whole would now be brought to a satisfactory issue, and he would be the first to congratulate the Barry Local Board upon their bargain. The Rev. T. A. Rees noticed that, while £3,000 was put down as remuneration for the directors and solicitors, but he desired to know if any allowance was to be made for the secretary and auditors, who had worktd well with the directors. No answer was returned to this question. GRADUALLY WORKING AROUND. The Chairman said no doubt there was a strong feeling in favour of public bodies taking over the gas and water, and the directors felt that they could not very well resist that feeling in this district. The shareholders should also give the directors credit for having well considered the interests of the Company. They could not well pose as obstructionists, and say that they would not sell their works except at an unreasonable price. There was A GREAT DEAL OF FORCE IN WHAT THE LOCAL BOARD URGED in favour) of their acquiring the undertaking. The price agreed upon was under all the circum- stances considered to be a very fair one. With regard to the £ 3,000 allotted to the directors he scarcely knew what to say as it was rather a delicate question for him to touch upon. It was pointed out that the Company was in an excellent position, the works were laid out, and the plant excellent. Well, if they were in such an ex- cellent situation he thought perhaps that the directors might claim some credit for putting it in that position. He was told that, under all circum- stances, £3,000 was a very moderate sum for the directors to receive. It had cost them many anxious hours to get the Company into its present position, and now that they were about to have things a little more easy the whole concern was taken out of their hands. Surely they were entitled to some remuneration. In conclusion, he reminded the shareholders that the. debentures could remain with the Local Board if they chose. That was as good a security as the Company could offer. The resolution was then put to the meeting and carried riem. con. I
THE NATIONAL EISTEDDFOD, 111893.
THE NATIONAL EISTEDDFOD, 11 1893. MEETING AT PONTYRRIDD. A meeting of the general committee of the National Eisteddfod was held on Monday evening at Pontypridd, under the presidency of the vicar, the Rev. J. W. Williams. A telegram was read from Judge .Gwilym Williams apologising for unavoidable absence. A resolution was received from the South Wales and Monmouthshire Temperance Association expressing gratification that the Eisteddfod Com- mittee had decided to exclude booths for the sale of intoxicating drinks from the pavilion ground. It was resolved that Mr. Rees Morgan, Ponty- pridd, adjudicate in the place of Professor Roberts, Aberystwyth, who had written declining the honour. Mr. G. Hughes, Pontypridd, proposed That each of the five sub-committees be convened to select six each from their number so as to form a committee of general purposes with executive powers concerning all matters which do not come within the jurisdiction of existing committees, and that the general purposes committee shall report progress as occasionally arise to a meeting of the guarantors as far as they as a committee deem wise." Mr. Hughes remarked that they were within three or four months of the time of the forthcoming eisteddfod, and nothing ha.d been done in regard to the way of advertisement. A discussion followed, and it was suggested that the phrase concerning all matters which do not come within the jurisdiction of the existing committees," be struck out of the resolution, and with the deletion of the proposition was carried unanimously.
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ANNUAL MEETING OF THE BARRY…
ANNUAL MEETING OF THE BARRY AND CADOXTON LOCAL BOARD. ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN. A NEW RATE-COLLECTOR APPOINTED. The annual meeting of the Barry and Cadoxton Local Board was held at the Board-room on Tuesday last. There were present — Dr. O'Donnell, Dr. Treharne, Mr. Meggitt, Mr. George Thomas, Mr. B. Lewis, Mr. W. Patterson, Mr. W. Thomas (Barry), Mr. W. Thomas (Hayes), Mr. F. P. Jones-Lloyd, Dr. Neale (medical officer of health), Mr. J. Arthur Hughes (clerk to the Board), Mr. Pardoe (surveyor), Mr. Leyshon (in- spector of nuisances), and Mr. Howe (rate- collector). Mr. Meggitt having been voted to the chair, it was announced that the first business on the agenda was THE ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN. Mr. George Thomas, in an apologising tone, said he had been asked to move a resolution, although he was not the senior member. He had pleasure in proposing that Dr. O'Donnell be chairman of the Board for the ensuing year. He thought it only right that the Board should appoint the old members to the chair as far as possible, according to seniority. He believed that Dr. O'Donnell would carry out the duties in an honourable manner. Mr. W. Thomas (Hayes) seconded, and the reso- lution was unanimously adopted. WHAT THE ELECTION COST. A report was submitted to the Board from General Lee, who discharged the duties of Returning Officer at the last election. He pointed out that the total cost was £103 6s. 5d. The report was as follows Dinas Powis. 15th April. 1892. To the Chairman. BARRY AND CADOXTON LOCAL BOARD. Sir, -I have the honour to forward herewith the various accounts of the cost of the recent Local Board election. I have initiated, in token of approval, all except those for printing charges, which seem high and susceptible of reduction. Mr. J. A. Hughes'charges are £ 5 higher than last year. This, I think, a reasonable increase, as the division of the district into wards for the first time. entailed a considerable amount of extra work for him and his clerks. Mr. C. Hosve' charge is £ 2 10s. higher than last year. This too can bo, I submit, accepted on the same grounds as Mr. Hughes' increased charges. I regret to be unable to attend the annual, meeting of the Board on 10th inst. I would take this opportunity, therefore, of recording- my, appreciation of the zeal and ability with which your clerk (Mr. Hughes) arranged the details of the election, and thereby made matters easy for me-your returning officer. In conclusion, I would venture to submit to the Board the advisability of a representation to Parliament urging into passing of a Bill to reform the present costly and unsatisfactory system of Local Board election. In the interests of the ratepayers I conceive the election should be triennal and not annual, but this will presumably follow any alteration in the present system. I am, Sirs, yours obedienntly, H. H. LEE, Returning Officer, Election 1893. The Chairman remarked that if the District Council's Bill was passed it would materially alter the present condition of things. The Clerk added that all elections would then be by ballot, and the voting the same as for corporations. He also stated that the number cfi electors had increased from 1,605 to 2,039. It was decided to receive the Returning Officer's report, and to pay the bills. ELECTION OF NEW MEMBERS. The Board was about to proceed to the election of two members to fill the vacancies caused by the resignation of Mr. John Cory and Mr. J. Robinson, when Mr. Patterson presented a memorial, signed by 42 residents in the West Ward, asking that Mr. D. T. Alexander should be elected to fill one of the vacancies. The Board then went into committee, and the press retired. Upon their being re-admitted, The Chairman announced that Mr. Robert Forrest had been elected in the place of Mr. J. Cory, and Mr. J. Jewel Williams to the seat formerly held by Mr. J. Robinson. APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEES. The following were appointed to the committees for the ensuing year PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE.—Messrs. G. Thomas J. C. Meggitt. W. Thomas (Barry), F. P. Jores- Lloyd, and B. Lewis. HEALTH COMMITTEE.—Dr. Treharne. Messrs. J. Jewel Williams W. Patterson, W. Thomas (Hayes), and W. Thomas (Barry). FINANCE COMMITTEE.—General Lee, Dr. Treharne, Messrs. J. C. Meggitt, W. Patterson, and F. P. Jones-Lloyd. SLAUGHTERHOUSE AND MARKET COMMITTEE. General Lee, Messrs. W. Thomas (Barry), W. Thomas (Hayes), G. Thomas, and B. Lewis.- PARLIAMENTARY COMMITTEE. — General Lee, Dr. O'Donnell, Messrs. R. Forrest, J. C. Meggitt G. Thomas, and B. Lewis. ° The appointment of the above Committee caused some discussion, it being thought advisable to retain the old members as the Gas and Water Bill is still in Parliament. It was also decided, upon the proposition of Mr. W. Thomas, seconded by Dr. Treharne (Mr. Jones-Lloyd opposing), that the number of the Committee be increased from five to six. PUBLIC LIBRARIES COMMITTEE.—Dr. O'Donnell. Dr. Lloyd-Edwards, Messrs. W. Patterson, F. P. Jones-Lloyd. J. C. Meggitt, W. Thomas (Barry), J. Jewel Williams, B. Lewis, D. Roberts. J. R. Llewellyn, R. Flowers, J. Lowdon, and J. Bar- stow. The following report of the Public Libraries Committee for last year was received and adopted TO THE BARRY AND CADOXTON LOCAL BOARD. Gentlemen,—The committee appointed by you in April, 1892, has much pleasure in submitting for your consideration the following paper The most important feature of the year's work has been the inauguration of the Lending Library, which was opened 8n November 15th, 1892, in a room at Mr. H. L. Jones's house in Holton-road, with a stock of 815 volumes on the shelves. Up to the present time (April 12th) 348 borrower's tickets have been applied for, and the issue of books is rapidly increasing, the totals for the four months during which the library has been open having been respectively 436, 536, 705, and 958 per month. About 320 additional volumes will shortly be added, and it is felt that not only are more com- modious premises very urgently needed, but that increased facilities for obtaining books should be given by the opening of the library every even- ing in the wees. In the various classes of literature, the numbers in stock and that have been lent are No. in -r, Stock. Issued. Religion and Philosophy 19 44 Biography and History. 116 122 Topography, Travel, and Adventure 15 39 Law, Economics, and Lan- guage 25 48 Mathematics, Sciences, and Arts 80 100 Poetry and Drama 53 43 General Liteiature 47 55 Fietion 460 2183 815 2639 Each of the three reading rooms has bee very extensively used, and on the whole the papers and magazines have been handled with proper care. Some cases of pilfering have been there, but the committee regret having been unable to discover the delinquents. Donations of books have been received from Mrs. Billing, of Sudbury M. Barbier, of Cardiff; Rev. Chas. Voysey, of London and J. Paterson, Esq., of Hyde Park Mansions, London. To each of these the committee's best thanks have been accorded, and it is hoped that many gentlemen who have interests in the district may be dis- posed to earn the gratitude of the Library Com- mittee in a similar manner during the coming year.-Signed on behalf of the committee, D. ROBERTS, Chairman. BYE-LAWS COMMITTEE AND GENERAL PURPOSES COMMITTEE.—All the members of the Board. TENDERS FOR PRINTING. The tenders for printing the minutes of the Committees and Board meeting were opened and found to be as follews :—Mr. L. Evans: Com- mittees. 2s. per page Board meeting, is. per page. Star Committee, 2s. fid. Board, "2s. 9d. Mr. Rees Jones Committee, 2s. 8d. Board, 3s. 2d. Barry Dock News Committee, 2s. 9d.; Board. 3s. 9d. It was decided to accept the tender of Tifr. L. Evans. TO LOOK AFTER THE RATES. The report of the Finance Committee was then read, in which the following names were recom- mended to the Board for their election of rate- collector, at the salary of £ 123 per annum, cleriea-1 assistance and office accommodation being pro- vided :—Mr. T. W. Lewis, assistant-collector, Barry and Cadoxton. Local Board Mr. L. M. Edwards, Mountain Ash Mr. E. B. Smith-Jones. Holton- road, Barry Dock; Mr. J. Meikle, Yere-street, Cadoxton and Mr. G. Willett, Charlotte-street. Cadoxton. Dr. Treharne proposed, and Mr. B. Lewis seconded, that the report be adopted. Mr. W. Thomas (Barry) moved that the name of Mr. Thomas C. Thomas be added to the above list. Mr. Patterson seconded. Dr. Treharne said he felt bound to vote against the amendment, as the Finance Committee had already selected five candidates. Upon being put to the meeting, the Chairman, Mr. W. Thomas (Barry), and Mr. Patterson voted for the amendment, and Dr. Treharne and Mr. F. P. Jones-Lloyd against. The amendment having been declared carried. Mr. W. Thomas (Barry) asked whether it was not a fact that the successful candidate would have to devote the whole of his time to the office. He understood that some of the candidates were now carrying on businesses. The Chairman replied that the gentleman appointed would have to devote the whole of his time to the work of the Board. The testimonials were then read of the six candidates. The voting was by ballot as follows :— Mr. T. W. Lewis 4 „ Smith-Jones 2 Thomas 2 „ L. M. Edwards. 1 The last mentioned candidate was then struck out, and the vote taken, with the following result ° Mr. T. W. Lewis 5 Thomas 3 „ Smith-Jones. 1 Mr. Lewis having obtained a majority of the j Board he was declared elected. He was there- upon called into the room and acquainted with the 1 terms of his appointment. j DATE OF BOARD MEETINGS, It was decided to hold the monthly meetings of the Local Board on the second Tuesday in each month. MORTGAGE DEED. The seal of the Local Board was affixed to a mortgage deed for £ 2,236. THE LABOUR BUREAU QUESTION. Mr. George Thomas gave notice of motion that at the next meeting of the Board he would move that no further steps be taken by the Local Board in the matter of establishing a Labour Bureau in the Barry district. THE ALLOTMENT QUESTION. In reply to a question from Mr. Jones-Lloyd, it was stated that the Local Board had adopted the Allotments Act, but not the Compulsory Clauses. It was found impossible to lease land at such a price that the Local Board would not be called upon to provide money. It was also said that private persons were providing allotments.
PENARTH POLICE COURT.
PENARTH POLICE COURT. MONDAY. — Before Mr. Valentine Trayes and Major Thornley. ASSAULT ON A BOATMAN. John Thomas, boatman, summoned William Hubber, manager of the Marine Hotel, for assault on the 10th inst. Mr. Arthur Rees appeared for plaintiff, and defendant was represented by Mr. Belcher. Prisoner said he was a boatman living at 17, Dock-road, Penarth, and on the 10th he went into the Marine Hotel and had a drink. Near eleven o'clock he asked for another drink, and defendant refused to draw it as there was not time. Witness remarked that times were altered now, and then left. He went in again to call a couple of friends, and defendant met him at the door and asked him what he meant by interfering with his business. Witness replied that he had not interfered with his business, and defendant told him he had inter- fered with his wife several times, and called him him a dirty, mean, low dog. He then challenged him to come under the light and fight. Witness refused, but defendant accompanied him to under the ga.s lamp, about 40 or 45 yards away, and then struck him severely in the eye. Charles Howard having given evidence. Mr. Belcher, for the defence, admitted that a blow was struck, but contended that the blow was fally justified, and inflicted under great provoca- tion. The Bench thought there was a certain amount of provocation, and fined defendant 2s..6d. and costs. THEY ARB NOW a. WANTED." Roee Julia Peters was charged Oil the evidence of Police-constable Edward Parsons, on the 7th inst., with being drunk and disorderly. Defendant did not appear, and a warrant was issued for her apprehension. A warrant was also issued for the apprehension, of Jeremiah Lynch for a like offence.
TEST CASE BY THE BARRY GAS…
TEST CASE BY THE BARRY GAS AND WATER CO. At the Barry Dock Police-court on Thursday the Barry Gas and Water Company sued Thomas Truelove, of Vale-street, Cadoxton, for the sum of b. lid., due on his water rate. Mr. Haneock prosecuted, and Mr. Pratt (of Lloyd and Pratt, Newport) defended. Mr. Hancock, in opening the case, remarked that the case was a test one. By Section 49 of the Company's Act of Parliament they were entitled to collect their water rates a quarter in advance. and for the purpose of that Section, in fixing the amount of water-rate, they were empowerod to use the valuation list in force at the commencement of the quarter. The water rate was due on the 24th June, 1892, and therefore the valuation list in force was the one made on the 31st December, 1891. Under that valuation list the value of defen- dant's house was returned at £14. but on the next valuation list, made on the 31st June. the assess- ment was reduced to £ 10.10s., and defendant wished to pay on that assessment. He (Mr. Han- cock) contended that as the rate was due on the 24th June, the valuation list then in force (the one made in December, 1891) was the one under which the water rate should be made; The list under which defendant claimed to pay the reduced rate was made on the 30th June, and, therefore, could not be in force on the 24th June. Defendant, when paying, deducted Is. 3d. from the rate from June to September, and 6d. from the rate due the pre- ceding March, and it was for this sum he now applied. Mr. Pratt contended, for the defence, that the Water Company asked for payment for and above and beyond what the Local Board or the Cardiff Union received. The Bench made an order for the payment of Is. lid. by defendant.
IN THE BARRY DOCK POLICE COURT.
IN THE BARRY DOCK POLICE COURT. General Lee and Major Thornley were the sitting magistrates at the Barry Dock Police Court on Thursday last. CLAIM FOR SATES. Charles Eyles was sued by the overseers of Merthyrdovan, for the sum of £1 4s. 4d. due for poor-rate, and Phillip Evans was summoned for the sum of E2 18s. 9d. for the same purpose. Orders were made in both cases. THE PAVEMENT IS PUBLIC PROPERTY. Frank Press, greengrocer, was charged with obstructing the pavement at Cadoxton. Police-constable W. Smith said on the 25th last month, at three p.m., he was in Main-street, Cadoxton. he saw pots and boxes outside defen- dant's premises obstructing the pavement. Defendant was fined Is. and costs. Mr. J. M. Davies, grocer, Holton-road. was charged with a similar offence, and was defended by Mr. Jones-Lloyd. Fined is., costs in all 5s. THE DRUNKARD'S LIST. For being drunk and disorderly James Barry was fined 7s. 6d. Kate Taylor. 7s. 6d.; and Richard John, 5s. CHARGE AGAINST A CADOXTON PUBLICAN DISMISSED. James Harvey, landlord of the Three Bells Inn, Old Village, Cadoxton, was charged with. unlaw- fully keeping his house open during prohibited hours for the sale of drink. Police-constable George Stead said at 11..33 p.m. on Saturday, 8th inst., in company with Police- constable Williams, he was near the Three Bells Inn. Hearing voices they went near and knocked at the door. Defendant asked who was there. When-he opened the door witness walked into the bar and there found William Derrick and James Palmer. There was a quart containing beer, while two glasses were near others on the bar counter. Witness asked what he meant by the persons being there, and defendant admitted he was wrong. Witness went into the bar-parlour and there saw four men. Three were sitting round the table. William Evans had a glass of whiskyin front of him, Edmund Kinnerslcy was near a pint of beer, and William Spickett was near the table. The latter made an attempt to go out. Oil the table near Charles Jenkins was a glass of gmgerbeer. Witness called attention to the men, Mr. Evans said, Now, constable, I had a drop of Scotch whisky, but it was served to me before 11 o'clock." The landlord then said it was a difficult job to get men out holiday time. All the men present lived at Cadoxton. Witnesj in. formed defendant he should report him, and he said, "Very well, I can't help it." Prisoner admitted the offence, but said they were there discussing the best method of original- ing a picnic. The Bench dismissed the case with a caution. ALL DISMISSED WITH A CAUTION. James Palmer, Edmund Kinnersley, William j Derrick, William Spickett, Charles Jenkins, and William Evans were then charged with being on licensed premises during prohibited hours for the purpose of procuring intoxicating liquors. Mr. Evans preferred to have his case taken sepa- rately. All the other defendants admitted being on the premises but not for the purpose of procuring liquor. Police-constable William Stead repeated his evi- dence, and was corroborated by Police-constable Williams. The cases were dismissed with a caution. Mr. William Evans, was then charged with a similar offence, and this case was also dismissed with a caution. ASSAULTING A MOTHER-IN-LAW. Mary Bailey was charged on remand with' assaulting her mother-in-law, Rabekah Bailey. Prosecutrix repeated her evidence. Alice Watts, 32, Sydenham-street, neighbour to Mrs. Rebekah Bailey corroborated prosecutrix's statement. Both defendant and prosecutrix were bound over to keep the peace, and Mrs. Mary Bailey was- ordered to pay the costs. HE HAD THE NAME AS WELL AS THE GAMB. Edward Davis was charged on a warrant with trespessing in search of game on the 27th February at Llancarvan. Fiaed 10s. and costs, or 10 days' imprisonment. ALLEGED THEFT OF MONEY FROM A SAILOR. Richard Joyce. C. O'Brien, and: Thomas Brown were charged with stealing a sum of money, from. Charles Robinson on the 11th inst. L: Prosecutor said he was a fireman, and, arrived at Barry Dock on the previous Sunday, he was paid off. He did not know the three men. Onthe 11th, when he was paid off, he we.nt into the Barry Dock Hotel between one and two o'clock. When he came out from the Shipping Office Joyce spoke to him, and the three went into the bar with him and had some drink. He saw Joyce and O'Brien twelve months ago at Birkenhead. When in the bar Joyce asked him where he was going to stop. Prosecutor said he was not sure whether he would stay at Barry or Cardiff. Joyce said— Come and stay at our boarding-house it is the best in Barry." Prosecutor, as he was leaving the hotel, gave each prisoner a shilling. They took him towards the boarding-house, and called, at another public-house on the way. They were walking arm-in-arm. They had drink there, for which he paid. Joyce then suggested they should have some soup,.and they went to an.eating-house and had a basin of soup each. Brown was shirk- ing behind. They then went out across the fields. When near the hedge Joyce, suddenly caught him by the necktie and both tripped him up. When he was on the ground O'Brien held him down, and Brown searched his waistcoat pockets. Joyce was search- ing his trouser's pocket behind, and taking the money out. He had £ 5 10s. then in gold, which they took out. They took several shillings from his front trousers pocket. Joyce passed the gold to Brown, aad Brown ran away. The others held him down whilst Brown ran about a hundred yards, and then they got up and ran away also. He went after them, running and shouting. He ran about 100 yards. He saw two or three men with their coats off jump through, a hedge, run after them like deers, catching Joyce and O'Brien. They held them until he time. up to them, and found they were policemen. He told the policemen they had robbed him, and they took prisoners to the police-station. He was at the police-station at eight o'clock when Brown was brought in. Mrs. Hind, eating-house-keeper, Holton-road, said she recollected pi-ose-eutor and the three prisoners coming in on Tuesday after dinner, and they had a bilsin of soup for which prosecutor paid. They then left. They were all the-worse for drink. Sergeant Gammon said that at3.30p.rn. on the 11th inst. he was in company with Police- constables Shillon and Stead in a field at the back at the Police-station, and whilst there saw three men running across the next field into the wood. Witness lookad, and saw prosecutor behind them about 200 yanls. Stead asked what was the matter, and prosecutor said they had robbed him of dE5 10s. They then ran after prisoners, and Shillan caught Joyce in the wood. The other two got out of the fie-M down into the Holton-road. He (witness) ran after them, and caught O'Brien in the middle of Thompson-street. He brought him back, met the prosecutor, and prisoner said to prosecutor, What are you going to do with me, Charlie," and prosecutor said, You and your mates have taken £ 5 10s. from me." He took them to the Poliee-station, and Joyce said, I did not take the money, Charlie it was the man they are after now who took it and passed it to me." At eight p.m. Brown was brought to the station. He searched O'Brien, and found one shilling on him. Prosecutor identified Brown, but prisoner said, I don't know you. I've been in Cardiff all day." No money was found on him. He charged the three prisoners withtthe theft. Police-constable Shillam corroborated. When he caught Joyce, that prisoner said he knew nothing about the man, but was running after the others for his discharges. He brought him to the station, searched him, and found on him £1 12s. Police-constable Stephen Davies deposed that .about 7.30 he arrested Brown at No. 18, Holmes- street, Cadoxton. Prisoners were committed for trial to the next ( assises. The Bench complimented the police on the promptitude they had displayed in the case,
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BARRY AND DISTRICT TRADES' COUNCIL. [FROM A CORRESPOXDEXT.] _c — f The first meeting of the above Council since the Local Board election, at which one of the three Labour candidates was successful, was held at the Victoria Hotel, Holton, on Friday, the chair being taken by the President. STRENGTHENING THEIR CAUSE. After the preliminary business had been dis- posed of, a letter was read from the Wagon Builders and Carriage Makers' Society, intimating that, as their late delegate had resigned, another brother had been appointed to represent that body, subject to the Council's approval. The new delegate was then interrogated, and, his answers- being satisfactory, his credentials were produced, and be was declared a duly-elected delegate. THE SCHOOL-- BOARD WORK. Mr. Rees was then called upon to give an account of his work upon the School B-oard. Among other things he referred to tbe chairman's inconsistency respecting the appointmelltof a clerk of the works in allowing a question- which- had been duly declared carried to be re-opened for discussion and voting. Mr.. Rees said no doubt such action was unprecedented in the history of the Barry School Board. However, as- an acknowledgement of his error and' a desire to do penance, the chairman had given him (Mr. IRe-?s) permission to again bring the question before the next meeting of the Board. The Council expressed an opinion that the chairman's action was quite unjustifiable, and trusted their delegate would be able to reverse the Board's decision ere the matter was finally dis- posed of. Attention-was then oilled, to Miss Carr's con- duct in not allowing, a child ag-edfou-L- years and eight months to enter school uatil: after' the next examination. The Council strongly disapproved of such con- duct, and severely criticised such, action, seaing that by the time the examination, was over the child would be between five and six years of age. Mr. Rses was requested to thorougjiiy ventilate the question, and to endeavour to get the Board to acquaint Miss Carr that Russian laws were not permissible under the Barry School Board. It was also urged that the Board should at once determine that such dispotic conduct .vould have to be discontinued. A member stated that this mistress had said that she would not allow-any more dunces to enter the school, and he remarked that if Miss Carr proceeded 011 such lines she would materially assist in making dunces of the children in this district. He also desired to know if the parents were summoned-because the child, had attained the age of five years who wouSdip.^y. the flue. THE LATE. ELEC I'LON. Mr. Harrison complained to the Council of certain practices indulged in.during the late contest in the South Ward, lie said he was unsuccessful owing to proxies and property v.otes» He also stated that more than one geatiem.ui h^d waited upon him, and he was told th.Lt if he would retire this year he would be abundantly recouped and blessed with, hundreds of proxies next year if he undertook to contest the seat now held by an elderly gentlat-Dan. Regret was expressed that Mi-; Giiead Brock had not been returned, and, it was suggested that lie was like the old prophet of old, not honoured by his own people. Attention was directed to. Mr. Patersons' popularity as shown by the number of votes he received, but it was alleged.thu.t his majority would have been increased had the papers delivered in Romilly-road been collceted. It was stated that not one of the papers delivered, in, that street had been collected, and that all the votes, with few- exceptions, had been given for Mr. Paterson. NOTHING: WAS BONE. A letter was read from. Mr. E. J. Roberts, of Barry, in which he complained tr.i.t his name had been omitted from the list of fa.ir employers, but, as Mr. Roberts did not produce any evidence the Council,allowed; the matter to drop. A WELSH, BIBLE. WANTED. Mr. Rees, as a member of the Burial Board, said he had given notice of motion. that a Welsh Bibltt be purchased-for use in, the new Cemetery Chapel. He failed to see why the Welsh language should be ignored in an esssentially Welsh, district. The Council congratulated Mr. Rees upon his keen discernment and prompt action. Cas gwr na ckaro'r wlad a'i macco." MR. H; DAVIJGS' BRIZE, MTAWING. Mr. T. Thomas made known to the Council Dr. O'Donnell's willingness to give a clock towards Mr. H. Davies' prize drawing. The announcement was received with ex- pression of gratitude, and several of the members thought that the doctor was- entitled to no small share of the patronage of the working classes, as on all occasions lie was willing to help a neady brother. It was also- made known that Dr. O'Donnell had assisted Mr. Gilead Brock at the- late election. TEE "STAR. Mr. Harrisons made known the fact that the St a r manager had gran.ted hira a reduction of 2s. on his printing expenses*and reference was also made to the proaiiptitu.de and neatness with which all printing was- executed at the Star establishment. It was discovered, on reference to a printed list which: the secretary had in his possession, that numerous, tradesmen and working men who had promised the Labour members support had been prevaricators of the truth. It was thought well that the working classes should know who their friends are. Though the Council referred to his list (all the other members having done likewise) still the opinions prevalent was that open votingr was a most iniquitous system, and also detrimental (all things considered) to the interests of labour.
THE LATE MR. J. P. JONES.
THE LATE MR. J. P. JONES. At a meeting of the Glamorgan County Council, Mr. Jotham (in the place of Mr. William Bevan Shepherd) moved :— That this Council sincerely regreks the pre- mature death of Councillor J. P. Jones, and expresses its condolence with the family in their sad bereavement. He was sure that in the motion he had submitted he was expressing the feelings of every member, and they all deeply deplored the death of their esteemed friend. They had only to go through Cardiff now to see the monuments of his ability as an architect. He was sure that Mrs. Jones and the family would value and be gratified with the vote of condolence that the Canncil would pass that day. Mr. Henry Lewis (Greenmeadow) seconded the motion, and remarked that he was sure the Council ha.d sustained a very great lass by the death of Mr. J. P. Jones. The motion was unanimously agreed to in silence.
AT WENVOE.
AT WENVOE. MISS JENNER AND SPRING CLEANING. A contemporary says at the ordinary weekly meeting of the Cardiff Board of Guardians on Satur- day morning, Dr. Paine presiding, a ler.ter was read from Miss Garferude Jenner asking that Wil- liam Shepherd, an aged inmate of the workhouse, be allowed to go out to Wenvoe to whitewash her kitchen.—The request, which provoked consider- able merriment, was granted amidst laughter from the guardian*.
SEVERNiVOLUNTBER DIVISION…
SEVERNiVOLUNTBER DIVISION ROYAL ENGINEERS SUB- MARINE MINERS. This corps is ordered to hold the fifteen days' training locally this coming season. By Lord Windsor's kind permission, the camp will be formed in the field close to the Seven Sisters, Penarth, and will last from. the 3rd to the 19th of August.