The South Wales Star

A POOR LAW UNION FOR BARRY. Thanks to the efforts put forward by the Barry Dock District Chamber of Trade the question of the advisability of establishing a Poor Law Union for Barry has been well dis- cussed. The meeting at the Victoria Hotel Assembly Rooms was one that will long be remembered by those who were present. It was a meeting the result of which has been awaited, and not without some feeling of anxiety, by the members of the Chamber of Trade, but the result, we think, does credit to all who have in the slightest decree assisted in working up the case, so to speak, for Barry. As a public official, Mr. Harris, Cierk to the Cardiff Board of Guardians, has shown that he is entitled to the respect of every ratepayer. He has enabled those who have taken an interest in the question to obtain mo-st valuable information, without which the task would have been practically a hopeless one. With the Chamber of Trade Mr. D. T. Alexander has worked with a will, while the time and attention bestowed upon the con- sideration of the question by Mr. O. H. Jones calls for the thanks of everyono who is at all connected with the district. The figures placed before the Wednesday's meeting plainly showed that the four parishes of Barry, Cadoxton, Merthyrdovan, and Sully if formed into a separate Poor Law Union would at present benefit materially. It was clearly shown that at least £2,300 per year is given to the other parishes of the Cardiff Union from this district, and that being the case it is the duty of every friend of Birry to put his shoulder to the wheel and assist in severing—and the sooner the better—the connecting link which binds us to the Cardiff Union. There was never a better case for Home Rule ever made out. Not only is it shown that we pay jE2,()00 more than we should, but it is a notorious fact that the money is spent out of the district. We are contributing to and helping to push forward some other part of the Cardiff Union. As one of the speakers very rightly and well pointed out we have enough on hand already in Barry, and cannot afford to bear someone else's burdens and especially when we do not share in the spoil. Whether Barry and the three other parishes are joined with the other portion of the No. 5 District one thing is clear that we much take steps to separate ourselves from the Cardiff Union. THE LOCAL RATES. The estimate for the half-year has been pre- pared and approved of by the Local Board and the Finance Committee has deemed it advisable to recommend that a rate of hi. 6d. in the £ be made. According to the calculations made the sum realised will be just s-ufficient to carry out the work of the district to the end of next September, and will leave no balance in hand. There are some persons here who question whether the amount realised by a Is. 6d. rate will be sufficient to meet the demands upon the public purse as held by the Local Board. In fact it was suggested that the rate should have been increased by twopence in the pound. No doubt it would have been considerably to the advantage of all concerned if this had been done, but the feeling which prevails in the district in consequence of the depression which is prevalent against increased burdens made itself plain. The Chairman of the Finance Committee has made known his views upon the question in a very straightforward manner, his advice being that if the district is to pay its way and put itself on Sgood financial basis the I rate should have been more. The sound reasoning.in this argument must be plain to all who have looked the matter squarely in the face from a financial point of view. This district has advanced in its improvements with astounding rapidity, and the people who will have to repay the money borrowed will feel the benefit of it. The strain just now is heavy, but we shall one and all feel in the future that the prompt action of the Local Board in the past has been for the benefit of the ratepayers generally, and when the cloud which has hung over the district so long has passed, there is a bright future ahead. It requires some courage on the part of the members of the Local Board to face the financial difficulty, but it will have to come, and their action in recommending the call of just enough money to meet the current ex- penses is but putting off the day, and we question very much whether it will not be found that it would have been better to have, ( nee for all, made a demand that would have made the carrying out of the necessary work safe in the future. A PUBLIC QUESTION. AT the last meeting of the Barry (U.D.) School Board a question of public importance was raised. The Burial Board applied to the School Board for the use of the Board-room. It was urged that the Burial Board had no proper meeting place, and that the Holton Schools being situated in the centre of the district a more suitable place could not be secured. The School Board were by no means to ready to loan their Board-room to the other public body, and only consented to do so upon the understanding that certain conditions were complied with, or, in other words, a little more red tape had to be unwound before it could be brought about. At the present time we are surrounded on every hand by that unwielding I monster Officialism," and where one body are prepared and anxious to act in the best interests of the ratepayers, they are handicapped by having first to go through a sort of routine work with another. We claim that the schools under the control of the School Board are the property of the ratepayers, and not only is the I School Board an elected body but that the Burial Board is also elected—although the way in which the members of the latter body are I returned is one of the most faulty system that could be adopted. The School Board have at J the expense of the public provided a Board-room of which any public body might be proud, but we think that they should have been more willing to help their homeless brethren. We may be considered too advanced in our views, but we think that it would be well for the community at large if there were not Ro many public bodies. Now, in a district with a population of only 15,000 we have a Local Board, School Board,, and Burial Board, to aay nothing of the Public Library Committee, or representation on the Board of G uardians and each of these have their own particular work and set of officials, but all has to be paid for directly or indirectly from one source-the pockets of the ratepayers. Of course, the money has to go through many channels before it is finally handed over to the particular object for which it is collected, but unlike the snowball it does not gather more to itself as it rolls along. It is the other way about. Could not the work of each of these boards be done by one central body ? Perhaps not just now, and it would require a radical change in our constitution to bring it about. But it could be done, and with less expense. In that case the work would be practically carried out by committees, and the idea is rapidly gaining ground in larger towns. With the rapid progress with which reforms for the benefit of the people are being brought about nothing is improbable. Does not the pro- posed Parish Council take to its. arms more than any one could ever have dreamed of ? If there was one central body there would not have been so much discussion as to whether the School Board should allow the Burial Board to have the use of its Board room, and the farce of one public body paying another public bodv so much for the gas used during a Board meeting would never have occurred. It is time ail such foolish notions of taking money from one pocket and putting it into another were done away with, and by the various Boards acting in unity help to fulfil the promise given by every candidate for election honours that he will work for the benefit of the ratepayers.

LOCAL NOTES. THE. ASSAULT ON A BARRY DOCK SCHOOL TEACHER. Parents must understand that they cannot do what they like with school teachers, even though they imagine that their children have been ill- treated. The decision of the magistrates at the Barry Dock Police Court should teach those who think of assaulting teachers a lesson. From the facts brought to light before the magis- trates, it appears that the daughter of a Mrs. Lee left the Holton Schools as usual, but when she reached home it was found that she had a black eye. The mother, in an excited condition, at once proceeded to the schools, and accused Miss Law, one of the teachers, of having assaulted the child. Not content with abusing the teacher, the mother is said to have handled Miss Law somewhat roughly, although the teacher protested that she had not touched the child. The teacher was corroborated in her evidence, and the only excuse the mother of the child oH'brcd was that she was excited, and thought the teacher had assaulted her little girl. We think the magistrates acted very leniently in only fining the defendant 5s. The teachers serving in our public elementary schools have enough to put up with without being assaulted outside the school by angry parents. They are public servants, and must be protected. We should strongly advise all parents who think they have cause for complaint against any teachers to lay their case before the School Board, who, we feel confident, will see that justice is done on every hand. If parents do not desire this course, they should take their case before the magistratesv and on no account take the law into their own hands. We can only add that the School Board are determined that they will protect their teachers, and will also investigate any complaint made by the parents. TUB SCHOOL BOARD RATE. The rate proposed to be levied in this district during the current half-year is a sixpenny one, and when we consider the rapid steps which education has made in our locality we cannot grumble that it is too high. The population of this district has increased so rapidly that it is surprising how the School Board have been able to cope with it from an educational point of view. But they have been able, up to the present, to find accommodation, and there are at the present time a set of schools in the Barry and Cadoxton district that very few Boards can boast of possessing. They are fitted with the latest improvements, and the money expended has been spent in a manner which shows that the School Board has looked well ahead. The only cause for regret is that the endeavour of the School Board to provide education for those who have left school by means of evening classes has not met with the success it deserves. Strange to say, the attendance has been good, but the scholars have failed to qualify them- selves for the examination. That is no fault of the Board, and we hope that should the oppor- tunity again present itself there will be more found ready to appreciate the boon which the representatives of the public are able to place in the hai|d$of all who desire to accept it. That the evening classes in this district should not be a success is something one can scarcely credit. STRAINING AT A GNAT, Most people are aware of the fact that nearly all public bodies have their proceedings governed by a set of Standing Orders, but how far they affect discussions and individual mem- bers no one except those who attend the meetings of the various Boards have any idea. The Yiee-Chairman of the School Board has had a novel experience. He has been ruled out of order because he made an application to the Board instead of its being made by letter. Had he. written a letter and posted it a. few hours previous to the Board meeting it would, no doubt, have been discussed, but he did not do so, and so has to wait one month before he can bring the matter forward, and then only by giving notice. If that is not straining a point we should like to know what it is. The question he desired to raise was that of pro- viding accommodation for the teaching of a class in the Welsh language. Now the School z, Board have decided that it is desirable that Welsh should be taught, and its teachers, accepting what is practically an unwritten command, have set to work to learn the language. But the Board consider the subject of such importance that it calls upon its Vice- Chairman! to give notice of motion of his intention to ask the Board to grant a certtin gentleman the privilege of using the school for that object. Further, the Board have already decided that the schools may be loaned for educational purpose, but, perhaps the Barry United District School Board, judging by their action, do not think the teaching of Welsh comes under that heading.

GRAND HISTRIONIC PERFORMANCE AT THE CADOXTON THEATRE. On Wednesday evening the Barry Garrick Histrionic Society gave their first performance. Notwithstanding the various other important en- gagements of the evening, including the Chamber of Trade meeting, there was an unusually large and representative gathering. Those present in- cluded the Rev. J. Morris (rector), Mr. Augustus Alderson, Dr. and Mrs. Treharne, Mrs. Richard Robinson, Mrs. Thomas and the Misses Thomas (The Cog), the Rev. LI. and Mrs. Williams, Miss Edmonds, Misses Powell, Mr. and Mrs. Griffin, Dr. Kelly, Mr. and Mrs. Jones (the Bank). Mr. and Mrs. E. S. Johnson, Miss Owen, Captain and Mrs. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Dyer, Mrs. C. Lewis, Misses Small (The Court), Miss Williams,. Dr. Sixsmith. Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Willett, Mr. Stephens, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas and Mr. William Thomas (The Hayes), Mr. Solomon Barnett. Mrs. Polkinghorne, Mr. John Jones, Tuff Vale Railway, Miss Holmes, Mr. L. Y. Owen, Mr. Alf Owen, Miss Gregor. Miss Lewis, Miss Summers, Miss Davis, Mrs. and Misses Williams (Tynewydd), Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Morgan, the Misses Morris, Mr. Rees Morris, Mr. W. J. Dowding, Mrs. Jones (The Bristol House), Misses Williams (Graving Dock-street), Mr. T. C. Thomas, Mr. Greener, Mr. L. Llewellyn, Miss Llewellyn. Miss Fleming, Miss Morgan, Miss Merriman, Miss Meredith, Mrs. Dickson (the Post-office), Mrs. Capt. Jones, Mr. Chappell, Mr. Fred Chappell, Mr. A. Meredith, Mrs. Dickson (the Post-office), Mrs. Capt. Jones, Mr. Chappell, Mr. Fred Chappell, Mr. A. Chappell, Mr. W. Greenwood, Miss Brooks Mr. and Mrs. Stewart, Mrs. and Miss Dure, Mr. Benjamin Summers, Mr. Cutter, Mr. W. Burroughs (Thomp- son-street), Mr. and Mrs. Spickett, Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Davies, Mr. and Miss Lewis (Barry-road), Mr. and Mrs. Howard Morgan, Mr. and Mrs. A. Morgan, Mr. Treharne Rees, Mr. and Mrs. Simpson, Mr. Ewbank, Mr. W. Llewellyn, Mr. and IIirs. Herbert T. Jones. &c. One of the objects of the' formation of the Garrick Society was the per- formance of Shakespearian plays, and the Society wisely commenced with the TRIAL SCESM. THE "MERCHANT OP VENTIOE. It was feared by some persons that- the Society It was feared by some persons that- the Society had been a little too ambitious in attempting such a difficulty piece, bat after the splendid success the Society scored oh Wednesday evening nothing further on that point need be said. Shakespeare's plays are so well known to our reader that it is needless for us to repeat the story of The Trial Scene." Mr. Willett made a taking Shylock. His creation of the usurious old Jew was a most excellent one, his conception of the character rivaling Osmond Tearle's performance at Cardiff. Mrs. Owen Lewis, as Portia, carried the I sympathies-and interest of the audience with her. Her rendition of the young lawyer's part left nothing to be desired, and the Garrick Society are indeed fortunate in possessing a lady member with so much histrionic skill. Of Mr. W. H. Taylor, Antonio, not many words will be needed, as he has already created a name for himself in the district as an actor of more than usual ability, and his playing on this occasion was quite equal to anything he has done in this neighbourhood before. Mr. D. W. Howell through much feelinar into his conception of Bassanio, Antonio's friend, whilst Mr. Owen Lewis, as Gratiano, was indeed excellent. Hi* taunts to Shylock amused the audience exceedingly, and his acting left nothing to be desired. Mr. B. G. Davies made a very dignified Duke, and Miss S. Evans a very demure Nerissa. The costumes, supplied by Mr. F. Burkenshaw, Liver- pool, were very rich ones, and added much colour and gorgeousness to the scene in the Hall of Judg- ment. Very seldom is it that such a good per- formance of Shakespeare's "Trial Scene," is performed by an amateur society,and the Garrick" deserves all credit for being the first local society to produce it here. The full cast was as follows Shylock, the J e'w .Mr. Geo. Willett Antonio, the Merchant Mr. W. Henry Taylor Bassanio. his Friend.Mr. D. W. Howell Gratiano } T? • e .• k Mr. Owen Lewis Salanio 1 1 Mr. F. W. Cornish Salarino f 11 j Mr. B. T. Pomeroy Duke of Venice .Mr. B. G. Davies Nerissa Miss S. Evans Portia Mrs. Owen Lewis After an interlude, the very amusing farcical comedy, MY WIFE'S MAID (by Mr. Thomas J. Williams) was performed. The story of the comedy is briefly :—Mr. Lysimachus Tootles, a sentimental young man, meets Barbara Perkins, a maidservant with feelings above her station, in Battersea Park. Barbara has dressed in her mistress's lavender silk, with 17 flounces, as a r gipsy had told her that she would meet a noble youth, an M.P., whom the fates had declared she should marry, and to be on a par with the youth she calls herself Evelina Mountpaddington, and boasts to Tootles of a long line of Norman ancestors. Tootles, ashamed of his patronymic, passes himself off as De Ravensbourne, Before they part, Tootles steals Miss Barbara's handkerchief, and also a ribbon, which has detached itself from the dress. They part. with an understanding to meet at the the theatre, but on the evening arranged Tootles, senior, another poetical gentleman, writes from Sunhurnham, requesting Tootles to meet at Mrs. Whifiileton's house, at a dinner party, where he would meet his future bride. Tootles, junior, unwillingly com- plies, and at Mrs. Whifiileton's confides the story of his love and disappointment to Captain Crack- thorpe Cruncher, and shows him the handkerchief and ribbon, which the Captain takes from him. Captain Cruncher is the possessor of a handsome wife, of whom he is exceedingly jealous, and he is much put out by her refusal to attend the dinner party. Barbara Perkins, servant to Captain Cruncher, loaned to Mrs. Whiffleton, comes in, and announces dinner, and, with horror and astonish- ment, Tootles. junior, beholds his Evelina Mount- paddington, arrayed in a calico apron. Captain Cruncher, meanwhile, discovers that the hand- herchief and ribbon belong to his wife, and at once comes to the conclusion that his wife has been carrying on a flirtation with Tootles, jun. After a time the party manage to arrive at an understand- ing, and the piece closes happily. The piece is full of amusing situations, and from the commence- ment to the end the audience were kept in continual laughter. Mr. Willett, as Mr. Tootles, senr., out-did himself, never bad he beeu seen in better form, and his comicalities did much to make the success of the piece. His every movement was the signal for renewed merriment, and in the opinion of all he was a perfect embodiment of what Old Tootles should be. His son, Lysimachus. Mr. W. Henry Taylor also was excellent. Miss S. Evans made a model Barbara Perkins. and not a flaw or a single fault coufti be found in her acting. Mrs. Whiffleton, the lady at whose house the dinner took place was well impersonated by Miss Parsons, whilst Miss Edith Thomas very ably acted the part of Lueinda, her daughter, young Tootles' fiancee. Mr. B. T. Pomeroy played the part of Captain Cruncher, the jealous husband, very creditably. Master Bernard Ball caused much amusement as the cheeky page boy. The scene of the piece was laid in Mrs. Whiffleton's drawing-room, a most tastefully got up apartment. The following is the cast:— Mr. Lysimachus Tootles, a Sentiment Young N Man, with Romantic Tendencies, Mr. W. Henry Taylor ,Mr, Tootles, Senior Mr. George Willett Ctpt. Crackthorpe Cruncher Mr. C. T. Pomeroy Master Sprouts, Greengrocer's boy hired out as a Page Master B. W. Ball Mrs. Whiffleton .t.Miss Parsons Lucinda, her daughter Miss Edith Thomas Barbara Perkins, a Maid Servant, with feelings above her station .Miss S. Evans The both pieces were played remarkably well, and much credit must be given to the stage manager, Mr. W. H. Taylor. for the able manner in which he had prapared the players. The Barry String Band, under the conductor- I ship of Mr. Alf Rees. kindly supplied the orchestral music, and the following being the programme :— 1 14 Le Diadem" (Overture) 2 I Nautch Dance" 3 Eldorado Walta 1 Turkish Cavalry March 5 Love's Old Sweet Song "-(Waltz) Cornet solo by Mr. J. Cload. by special request, 6 God Save the Queen." Mr. W. Lewis Thomas, acting manager and treasurer, assisted by Mr. R. Illingworth, Mr. Elias, Mr. Williams, Mr. Morgan, and Mr. Jones ushered the audience to their places, and attended to their comforts, whilst Mr. Tom Ward efficiently managed the pay office. The proceeds, after defraying expenses will be handed over to the fund for the sufFciers by the recent colliery disaster at Pontypridd. The balance-sheet will be audited by several indepen- dent gentlemen, and published shortly.

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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 Ciock Repairs to W. COOMBS, Market Chambers, Barry. 10 years lii-st-ciass experience, late with Mr J Hettich, 60, Queen-street, Ca,rdilf 30 BARRY LEADS THE WAY IN MONSTER SHIPS. During the past week Barry Dock has been visited by several monster ships, and it is pleasing to note that the vessels have been loaded and dispatched with commendable promptitude. The twin-screw four-masted steam liner Lord Earn, belonging to the Irish Shipowners' Company (Limited), and managed by Messrs. T. Dickson and Son, Belfast, arrived from Dunkirk on Friday morning, and went under the tips at once to tn.ke a cargo of upwards of 8,000 TONS OF COAL for Messrs. Cory Bros. and Co., Cardiff and Barry, for Bombay. The Lord Earn is commanded by Captain James Dunn she is 3,647 tons net register, and 5,610 tons gross, being one of the iinest boats that has ever visited Barry. Her engines are 418 horse-power nominal and 2,000 horse-power in- dicated. — The Port Melbourne, owned by the Anglo-Australasian Steam Navigation Company (Limited), and managed by Messrs. W. Milburn and Company, of London and Cardiff, also steamed into Barry on Friday morning's tide, light from Glasgow, and will cargo coal to the extent of 6,500 tons for Port Said. Captain J. R. Smith is the masttr. The boat is 3,011 tons net, and 4,670 tons gross register, and her engines are 650 horse- power nominal and about 2.500 horses power indicated.-The Anchor liner Scotia, of Liverpool. belonging to Messrs. Henderson Bros., Glasgow, also visited Barry. COMPETITIVE MEETING AT BARRY DOCK. Last night (Thursday) a most successful competi- tive meeting in connection with the Welsh Methodists was held at the Tabernacle. We will publish a full list of the successful competitors in our next issue. FORTHCOMING SOCIAL TEA AND COMPETITIVE MEETINGS AT CADOXTON. On Wednesday, June 14th, a social tea and com- ipetitive meeting in connection with Philadelphia Welsh Baptist Chapel is to be held at Mount Pleasant Chapel, which has been kindly lent for the occasion by the members, A committee has been formed to carry out the necessary arrange- ments-Rev. Morris Isaac, chairman Mr. James James, treasurer; and Mr. D. M. John, secretary. The proceeds are to be devoted ipwards the building funds of the former chapel. ANNUAL MEETINGS AT SALEM CHAPEL, BARRY DOCK. On Sunday and Monday last the annual meetings in connection with the Welsh Baptist Chapel were held at the above place. The attendance through- out was good, and the collections towards the chapel funds were very satisfactory. Eloquent sermons were delivered by the Revs. D. James. Treherbert, and J. Hiicy-he-i. Nantvmoel. The Rev. G. Llechidon Williams conducted the services, and Mr. J. Petty the singing, which was very praise- worthy. Miss S. B. Thomas, R.A.M., Kingsland- crescent, presided at the organ, and, it is needless to say, performed her duties remarkably well. The Revs. W. W. Daniel, Morris Isaac (Cadoxton), and T. Tirionydd Davies (Canton, Cardiff) were present during the meetings. CARDIFF CYCLISTS HOLD A CHURCH PARADE. The members of the Cardiff Hibernian Cyclists' Club held a church parade on Sunday morning. and attended Divine service at the Roman Catholic Church, Barry Dock, Mass being said, and the sermon preached, by the Rev. Father Hyland. SPECIAL OFFER TO READERS OF THIS PAPER. Why go to shops ? A Single Watch supplied at Manufacturer's Prices. Paxman's celebrated Defy- ance" Watch, Ladies' and Geuts' Sizes in heavy Hall-marked Silver Cases, highly finished Jewelled Movements. Warranted for 2 years. Ladies' Size have Handsome Opal Tinted or Plain White Dials. Sold Retail at £ 2 10s. Our Price, 24s. Gd. Cheaper Make at 15s., Sold Retail at 30s. 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It was also decided that the subject, at the noxt ordinary meeting should be the consideration of means to be adopted to check shebceniug. and to bring influence to bear upon the magisterial and police authorities, with a view to suppress some notorious shebeens in the district. The desirahility of having a grand united temperance demonstration during the present, year will also be considered. SERVICE OF SONG. ,S A. service of song. entitled Our Joe," will be given at the Bible Christian Chapel on Monday next by the members of the Band of Hope Choir. The Rev. J. Honey will preside. DRAMATIC ENTERTAINMENT. On Monday night a dramatic entertain was given at the Buffalo Institute, followed by a sketch by Prof. Lyle, the proceeds being given to a fund on behalf of Bro. Martell. who is suffering I from an eye com aint. and is at present in Bristol, under medical treatment. Songs were rendered by Bros. Nlilliams, Piddell, and various other brothers, an enjoyable evening being t-pent. BARRY CONGREGATIONAL BIBLE CLASS. On Sunday afternoon last the Rev. J. M. Blackshaw, M.A., Mansfield College, Oxford, ad- dressed the Young Men's Bible Class at Barry Congregational Church. There was a very fair attendance of members. The secretary is always pleased to welrome new members and visitors. THE LIBERAL WORKING MEN'S CLUB AT BARRY". This club is now making good progress, and there is every prospect of a good and useful future fur it. We learn that the final selection of officers has now been made, and that the work carried on is of a most satisfactory character. The eommittte. ¡ which has been selected by the members, has exercised the greatest precautions as to the bow- i fides of those who have joined the club, and every nomination for membership is carefully scrutinized being accepted. At the present time" 120 paid-up members have been admitted, and as an evidence of the genuine desire to make the club a success as an institue of Liberal working men it is stated upon good authority that no less than 100 of that number are voters in this district. ¡ LLOYD'S NEW BANKING PREMISES. { We would direct our reader's attention- to the fact that on Monday next, the 15th inst., the banking business so successfully carried on in the past by Messrs. Lloyd at Barry DocS will be transferred to the more commodious and command- ing premises at the corner of Thompson-street. BURNING ACCIDENT. Whilst playing in the kitchen on Monday after- noon, Archibald Marsh, 11 months old, son of Mr. C. Marsh, newsagent, Holton-road, Barry DOCK, accidentally fell in the fire and burnt his face, breast, and neck most terribly. The little fellow is now progressing favourably. j

THE BARRY BILL REPORTED FOR THIRD READING. I We are pleased to inform our readers that the Barry Railway Bill caaie before the Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee of the House of Commons on Friday last. THE BILL WAS UNOPPOSED, and after Mr. Mellor had heard the formal evidence the Bill was allowed to proceed, and ordered to be reported for the third reading. MEETING OF THE BARRY DIRECTORS. The monthly meeting of the directors of the Barry Dock and Railways Company was held on Friday at the general offices, Barry Dock, Mr. Archibald Hood, J.P. deputy-chairman, presiding. There were also present Messrs. Edward Davies, J.P. (managing director), '1'. R. Thompson, J.P.. John Cory, J.P., T. Webb, J.P., J. Walter Insole, J.P., L. Gueret, J.P., G. C. Downing, Cardiff (solicitor), R. Evans (general manager), W. Meiu I (secretary), and James Bell, C.E. (resident; engineer). The proceedings were, as usual, con- ducted in private but we understand no business of importance was transacted. After luncheon, prepared by Messrs. R. P. Culley and Co., of the Barry Dock Hotel, the directors were conveyed I around the works by special train. i

BARRY CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. On Wednesday evening a very interesting gathering took place at the above church, the occasion being the return of the pastor and his wife from their hone3rmoon. Mr. J. C. Meggitt presided. The room had been very prettily and tastefully decorated by the ladies, and. there was a very large attendance, the entrance of Mr. and Mrs. I Stowell being greeted with much applause.—The Chairman, after a few remarks, presented Mr. I Stowell with a dining-room clock on behalf of the church and congregation. Mr. John O. Davies, on behalf of the teachers and officers of the Sunday School, then called upon Mrs. Gould to present an II. electro egg stand to Mrs. Stowell, and Miss Lily Thomas also presented Mrs. Stowell with a salver, suitably engraved, the gift of the girls in her Sun- day School class. Mr. and M-rs. Stowell were both heartily received upon rising to respond, much interest being manifested in the maiden speech of the pastor's wife. After an interval-for refreshments the proceeding were ot a social character, the meeting which was most enjoyable and hearty being brought to a conclusion by a ¡ remarkably happy speech by the Rev. John Morris, of Star-street Congregational Church, Cardiff The clock, which was much admired, was supplied by Mr. A. W. Newman, Jeweller, of Barry and Cadox- ton, and bore the following inscription Pre- sented to the Rev. J Hilton Stowell, M.A., by the members of his church and congregation, on the occasion of his marriage with Miss Murrell, Barry. f April 19,1893."

JUST A WORD ABOUT THE STAR;- I ¡ We are pleased to inform our numerous readers that the Star is steadily making its way ahead, and, in spite of all that is said to the contrary, it holds the first place in the district. Its circulation is increasing on every hand. and everything looks f well for its future. If you want all the news of the district buy the Star, and if there is anything to be done in the printing line-our offices are situated in Vere-street. j

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FL12A, n. Be (Ger. floh leel, flo, a, flea) a small insect of a very tack brown colour. suri'riB'agly nimble, and very troublesome by ifci bite.-— Dictionary. KILLEM! KILLEM!! Will clear a house full of ifis efc- aft r one applica- tion. Bugs, Flea3, Bee; les, Cockroaches, Mosquitos, Moth in fur and every species of Insect- consume it with avidity, after which the r dead bo lies can be swept up and consigned to the devouring element, It is a necessity in every Household,.especially during the hot weather. Sold, in Tins at 1 d. 3d. and 6d. each. Only BepU: H. J. OWEN, Chemist, VERE-STREET, CADOXTON.

ANNIVERSARY SERVICES I AT CADOXTOiN. On Sunday last the anniversary services in con- t nection with Mount Pleasant Baptist Chapel were held. The attendance throughout was exceedingly good, and powerful sermons were delivered by the Revs. Joshua Thomas, Pontypridd, and Morris Isaac, Cadoxton. Mr. Williams, Barry Dock, con- ducted the singing, and Miss Holloway presided at the organ. Collections were made at the close of each service towards liquidating the chapel debt. I On the followinir Wednesday the annual public tea took place, to which a good number sat down after which a lecture was delivered by the Rev. G. Harris, of Cardiff, on Billy Bray," the Cornish Evangelist presided over Mr. David Howells, of Cwm Barry Farm. The proceeds were devoted to the building fund.