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THE BARRY DOCK AND RAILWAYS…
THE BARRY DOCK AND RAILWAYS COMPANY. HALF-YEARLY MEETING OF THE SHAREHOLDERS. THE NEW DOCK AND RAILWAYS. THE COMPANY IX A BETTER POSITION THAN EVER IT WAS. IMPORTANT DECLARATION OF THE INTENTIONS OF THE DIRECTORS. [BY OCR OWX REPORTERS.] The nineteenth half-yearly meeting of the Barry Railway Company was held at the Company's Offices, the Exchange, Cardiff, on Friday afternoon last, the chair, in the absence of Lord Windsor, being occupied by Mr Archibald Hood, the deputy- chairman. There were also present the following directors and officials of the company :—Mr John Cory. J.P.. Mr Edward Davies, J.P., Mr Robert Forrest, J.P.. Mr J. W. Insole. J.P., Mr J. H. Thomas. Mr Thomas Webb. Mr W. Mein (secretary), Mr R. Evans (general manager). Mr James Bell, C.E. (resident engineer), MrG. C. Downing (Messrs Downing and Handcock), solicitor and Captain R. Davies (dockmaster). The shareholders in attendance included the Rev Canon Allen (rector of Barry). Colonel Page. J.P.. Messrs Rees Jones, J.P., R. Duncan. Alderman R. Corv, J. Duncan, J.P., T. Morel, J.P.. LI. Wood, J.P., D. A. Thomas, M.P., F. J. Beavan. W. S. Partridge, H. P. Linton, M. L. Evans (Bristol), W. Thomas. J. M. Harries, J. Thomas (Cowbridge), C. E. Whitting, C. E. Stallybrass. C. A. Heyvoo,]. T. Chitham. W. Henry, H. Jeffries, A. Foa, L. Whitwham, J. B. Ferrier, P. Turn bull, E. T. Lyddon, J. T. Edwards, S. Vyvyan, W. Thomas, junr.. W. Beddoe, T. N. Sully. A. Thackeray. E. De Mattos. Joseph Davies. A. J. Lusty, E. Bregeon. A. W. Travis. E. S. Tre- gelles, H. Lewis, J.P. (Greenmeadow). E. Burgeon, jun.. C. R. James, R. Wallace. W. T. Simons, J. B. Davies, A. Gillis, C. J. Whitetield, A. Coleman, B. Schliemann. &c. The report of the directors, which has already appeared in e.rte/ixo in the Barry Bock News was taken a? read. The Chairman, in moving the adoption of the report and statement of accounts, said he had to apologise for the position he occupied in the place of Lord Windsor, who was unable to attend in consequence of business in London. This was the nineteenth half-yearly meeting of the company, a fact which made some of those present look a little old. Unfortunately, there were some absent who were present at their first meeting, but he was glad to say their memory still remained. (Hear, hear.) The chief point the shareholders might like him to speak upon was perhaps the fact of the dividend being only nine per cent. That was the same as it was this time last year. If certain con- tingencies had not taken place-for instance, the strike that they unfortunately had in August and September—he believed they would have had ample funds to pay more than 10 per cent. At the end of the strike their receipts were AL 16,000 short of those at the corresponding period of last year. and at the end of the half-year they were £ 830 over the corresponding amount; so that the probability was, had that strike not occurred they would have been £ 1<>,800 better off than they were. But they might always expect certain con- tingencies, though 15 this district had been pretty free from strikes during the last 20 years, thanks to the much abused sliding scale. (Hear, hear.) But until they got some other method than they now bad of regulating wages, the contingency of strikes might again occur. He did not see any way of avoiding these contentions between em- ployers and employed except by giving the employed a share of the profits, in fact, making them partners. This was a doctrine that he had for many years been constantly preaching when- ever he had the opportunity, both to employers and employed. (Hear, hear.) But, unfortunately, like many other sermons, it had not much effect. (Laughter.) Until they got some method of regu- lating wages, and of making the employed row in the same boat with the employers, they might look forward to such contingencies as he had named, though he hoped they were still distant. THE PROPOSED SPLITTING OF STOCK. They might, perhaps, like to know something about the proposed splitting of the stock. This would be explained more fully than he would attempt to explain it at a subsequent meeting. It was their intention to split the stock into 4100 preferred at 4 per cent. and A100 deferred. That was their intention. THE DEEP LOCK WORKS. The deep water entrance works at Barry Dock was a thing they were all looking hopefully forward to, but it was not progressing, he confessed, so well in its construction as the directors would have liked. They thought the contractor had not been pushing, forward so rapidly with the work as he might have done. The directors, however, were doing all they could to further this object, because they thought that when once completed it would be of very great advantage to them. PASSENGER TRAINS TO CARDIFF DOCKS, Another advantage which they were shortly to have was in the running of passenger train3 to the Clarence-road, which was very near the Bute Docks. While the recent improvement they had made in the passenger trains in running them into Cardiff had been productive of increased revenue, they expected that running trains down to the Docks would give another increase in the passenger receipts. LAST YEAR'S TRADE AND NEW TIPS AT BARRY. The number of tons, notwithstanding the strike, that had been dealt with during the past year, showed again a slight increase upon the previous year. They had dealt with 4,332,577 tons during the past year. The shipments of coal, they had always contended, might amount to four or five million tons. They had recently erected two additional tips on the dock, and they expected, with such extra facilities, that they would be enabled to increase their shipments very consider- ably. One of the tips had been started a day or two ago, and worked admirably. The second tip would be in operation in the course of a few weeks. (Hear, hear.) THE FIRST SECTION OF THE NEW DOCK TO BE PROCEEDED WITH. Yet another important point was their new dock. They were aware that the company had powers to construct an extension of their present dock. The plans were all prepared for that extention, and contracts for the work would be solicited directly, and no time would be lost in proceeding with the extension. (Cheers.) THE COMPAXY HEAVILY RATED AND TAXED. There was an important matter in which they were all very much interested-the question of rates and taxes. Rates and taxes had now enor- mously increased. Last half-year, as weuld be observed by the accounts, they amounted to £10.081, whereas about three or four half-years ago they were only £7,096, thus showing an increase of nearly 43 per cent. He invoked the aid of those present in reducing these taxes. He did not know what their powers were, but the directors seemed to be powerless in the matter. Rates and taxes last half-year amounted to 6-72 per cent. on the gross and 12-34 per cent. on the net receipts. That was an enormous charge upon them; the directors thought it was too high a charge. Then the income tax alone was 2.91 per cent., thns making a total of 15'25 per cent. on the net receipts for local and Imperial taxation. He did not think anyone could conceive of the charge being so much without looking carefully into it. EXTENSION OF THE RAILWAY "YSTEM. There was another point that they would like to hear something upon, and that was the extension of their line. They were projecting a small con- tinuation of their line on to the Barry Island. They thought that, especially in the summer time, would afford great facilities for traffic to and from the Island, and consequently bring a little more grist to their mill. They had also an important extension of the Rhondda Valley as far as Porth, where there was an immense population, and if they ran their passenger trains on the main line they expected that a considerable amount of traffic would be got at that point. There was also another projected line with which the directors sympathised very much, and that was the line called the East Glamorgan. A number of gentlemen had agreed to promote a line called the East Glamorgan, which was to run through Pontypridd upwards, joining the Rhymney and the Brecon and Merthyr. This, the directors thought, would also increase the traffic upon their own line proper. He might tell them that the company might agree to work the traffic upon that line. BARRY DIRECTORS PUTTING OX THEIR ARMOUR. Possibly some people might think them a little ambitious, but if they were. their ambition went in the direction of making efforts to increase their traffic. He had almost said increase their divi- dend, but he thought if they could keep their dividend at something like what it had been in the past they would do very well. They might expect some opposition in fact, some of their friends were already sharpening their swords to meet them. But they (the Barry directors) would just have to put on their armour as they had done in the past, and try to meet their opponents the best way they coild. The opposition would be very great, and very severe, if it was not even more severe than what they had experienced in the past. The shareholders might rely upon the directors doing their very best for the general interest. THE COMPANY REJECT THE HARBOUR TRUST SCHEME. It was, perhaps, unnecessary to say a word in regard to the proposal to take the Barry Company over. The Cardiff Corporation were proposing, as they all knew, to form a trust to take over the Barry undertaking. The directors had a meeting with them the other day upon the subject, and at that meeting it was resolved that the directors were not yet to take the public into their confi- dence. The shareholders would, therefore, excuse him from saying more than that they might depend upon it that their interests would be very well looked after by the directors. The Chairman concluded by moving the following resolution :— That the report of the directors and the statement of accounts for the half-year ended 31st December, 1393, circulated among the shareholders and taken as read to the meeting, be received and adopted. THE MANAGING DIRECTOR AND THE IMPORT TRADE. Mr Edward Davies, in seconding, stated that the pitwood trade at the docks during the past year showed a very satisfactory increase Comparing the year 1893 with the previous year it showed an increase from 4;).500 tons to 110.500 tons— (applause)—an increase of 71,000, or 150 per cent. They could, no doubt, send it up to a very large percentage in the coming year. They had been so busy with coal at Barry in the past that perhaps they had not devoted the amount of attention that they ouglit to various other branches of their traffic. When the new dock was opened he had no doubt considerably more attention would be paid to other traffic besides coal. As to the addi- tional tips, they had always maintained that they were well able to deal with 5,000,000 tons with their present appliances. But it had always been maintained in connection with Barry that the facilities should be well in advance of the trade. Two tips did not sound very much, but they had only 21 there before, so the two new tips would add 10 per cent. to the capacity of the dock for shipping coal, or another half-million tons. Some- one might ask, if that were so, where was the hurry about further extension ? A considerable enlargement of the dock could not be carried out in a short time, whereas, apparently, trade was coming forward by leaps and bounds, and there was plenty of reason for their making an exten- sion. That work could be carried out sectionally, and it would not be necessary to make any very large expenditure at one time without that expenditure being remunerative. It only showed, however, how much a comparatively small ex- penditure could do when the two new tips added 10 per cent. to the capacity of the dock, whilst the expenditure had practically all come within this half-year, and was only £ 60,000. A friend of his had said that the report of the directors was a very weak one. What kind of a report would they consider a strong one if that was weak ? He believed the Barry Company, among lines which had to deal with coal, was about the only one which had maintained its dividend during the past half-year, and that, too, when it was practically at a standstill for a whole month. He believed the position of the Barry Company was as strong that day as ever it was. The resoluion was adopted unanimously. DECLARATION OF DIVIDEND. Mr John Cory moved the following resolution:- That a dividend be now declared for the half-year ended 31st December, 1893, at the rate of 9 per cent. per annum on che ordinary stock, payable after deduction of income tax, on Friday, 16th February next. Mr R. Forrest seconded the resolution, and in doing so, echoed the sentiment which Mr Edward Davies had expressed when he said that the Barry Company was as strong that day as ever it was in its history. (Applause.) The resolution was carried unanimously. RE-ELECTION OF DIRECTORS AND AUDITOR. On the motion of the Chairman, seconded by Mr Webb, Mr John Cory was re-elected a director of the company, and that gentleman, in returning thanks for the honour, said he considered the report one of the most satisfactory that had ever been laid before the shareholders. The Chairman proposed, Mr J. H. Thomas seconded, and it was unanimously agreed that Mr Louis Gueret be re-elected a director. On the motion of the Chairman, seconded by Mr Walter Insole, Mr Forrest was again elected director. On the proposition of Mr Rees Jones, seconded by Mr Partridge, Mr James Fraser was re-ap- pointed auditor of the company. THE DIRECTORS AND OFFICIALS THANKED. The Chairman proposed a vote of thanks to the officials of the company, who had done their duty effectively, and to the best of their ability.-This proposal was carried by acclamation. Colonel Page proposed a vote of thanks to the chairman and the directors. He believed the report was an excellent one. and compared most favourably with those of other companies, for the Taff Vale had paid only 6t per cent., and the 4 Rhymney 6 per cent. He suggested that in future the general meetings of the shareholders be held at such a date as not to clash with similar meetings of other companies. Last year the Taff Vale meet- ing was held on the same day as the Barry meet- ing, and that day the Rhymney meeting was being held. Those who were interested in all three were debarred from attending one or other of the meetings. Alderman R. Cory seconded the resolution, which was carried amid applause. The Chairman, in returning thanks, said he might promise that in future they would endeavour to prevent the meetings clashing with those of other companies. CHURCH WORK AT BARRY. The Rev Canon Allen, rector of Barry, here announced that, as the result of his appeal for assistance towards the building fund of St. Paul's: Church, Barry, made at the last general meeting, he received £ 82, in addition to a gift from their noble chairman, and another gift of £ 100 from a leading shareholder. They were anxious to raise £ 800 more. SPECIAL MEETING. At the close of the ordinary meeting an extra- ordinary meeting was held for the purpose of con- sidering the provisions of the Bills now before Parliament, intituled- 1. A Bill to enable the Barry Railway Company to construct new railways and other works, and for other purposes. 2. A Bill for incorporating the East Glamorgan Railway Company, and authorising them to make and maintain the East Glamorgan Railway, aud for other purposes. 3. A Bill to explain section 23 of the Barry Dock and Railways Act, 1888, and for other purposes. The provisions of the Bills were read by Mr Downing, who explained, in reference to the last- named, that its object wa.s to enable the public to pay rates which were provided for by section 23 of the Act of 1888, and to enable them to enforce that section against the Taff Vale Railway Com- pany. The Bill provided that the Taff Vale Com- pany should carry traffic at rates per mile not greater than the lowest rates which shall for the time being be charged for light traffic to the docks at Cardiff, Penarth, and Barry. The following resolution put from the chair was unanimously carried with respect to the three Bills That the Bills be, and they are hereby approved subject to such alterations and variations (if any) as Parliament may think fit to make therein, and as may be approved by the directors. This concluded the business of the meeting.
TREAT TO THE CHOIR OF ST MARY'S…
TREAT TO THE CHOIR OF ST MARY'S CHURCH, BARRY DOCK. With his usual generosity, the Rev E. Morris, rector of Cadoxton, entertained the members of the choir of St. Mary's Church, Barry Dock, to supper on Thursday evening, the 8th instant. Amongst those present on the occasion, in addition to the Rector, were Messrs W. T. Llewellyn (choir- master), Dr Sixsmith, H. Milsom (churchwarden), Messrs W. J. Cross, W. Adams, C. Collins, W. H. Brown. J. R. Llewellyn. C. Stephens, — Dyer, R. Howell, J. Jones, etc. The repast was an excellent one. the catering arrangements by Mrs Simmonds, of Barry-road, Cadoxton, being most complete and praiseworthy in every respect, and reflected un- stinted praise upon that lady, especially consider- ing this was her first attempt at such duties. Mrs Davies and Mrs Wedge also rendered valuable aid. After the company had thoroughly enjoyed the supper, the genial rector submitted the royal toast, which was received with customary enthu- siasm, and he afterwards proposed in felicitous terms the toast of The Choir," coupling with it the name of Mr W. T. Llewellyn, the organist and choirmaster, the rector referring to the degree of efficiency manifest in the singing and general conduct of the service under Mr Llewellyn's able tuition, and congratulated the choirmaster upon having so accomplished a choir. (Cheers.) The toast was drank amid applause, and Mr W. T. Llewellyn suitably replied. It was a pleasure, he said, to work under the rector, for he had always found him ready to smooth away any hitch or difficulty which of necessity occasionally occurred in such an extensive parish. (Cheers.) Mr Llewellyn also referred to the excellent composition of the choir.—Mr Molineaux, the senior member of the choir, then proposed in courteous and pleasing terms, the health of the Rector, which was received very enthusiastically. He (Mr Molineaux) had been connected with the Church for many years, but he had never found a gentleman whom it was a greater pleasure to know than the Rev E. Morris. (Hear, hear.) Their rector seemed to have the welfare of the church, congregations, and parishioners generally warmly at heart, notwith- standing the heavy burden of responsibility placed on his shoulders in taking charge of so large and important a parish, and when they con- sidered this it should make them appreciate more the thoroughly good and noble work which Mr Morris was engaged in and so ably carrying out. (Cheers.) He trusted the rector would live many years to be a blessing to his parishioners. (Applause.)-The Rector returned thanks for the kind words expressed towards him by Mr Molineaux, and said it was now his privilege and pleasure to propose what might be termed a double toast, namely, The Churchwardens and Church Workers," and here he might say that he extremely regretted that indisposition prevented one of the churchwardens, Mr J. Felix Williams, from being present that evening. However, he was happy in being supported by their amiable friend, Mr Milsom, who took a very deep interest in everything connected with the church, and since Mr Milsom's appointment as churchwarden he had made strenuous efforts to fulfil the onorous duties devolving upon him to the satisfaction of all. (Applause.) With regard to the church workers, one of them present that evening, Dr Sixsmith, he would couple with the toast. (Hear, hear.) He had ever found Dr. Six- smith and others ready to assist not only by their presence and support, but also willing to help when pecuniary assistance was required-(cheers)-and at this time men were needed who would make some sacrifice on behalf of the Mother Church. (Hear, hear.)—Mr Milsom, replying, thanked the rector and those present for the kind manner in which the toast had been proposed and received, and said his work was rendered much easier and more pleasant by having to work with the rector, a gentleman whom they all knew and loved, and it was not necessary for him to enumerate his many good qualities. (Cheers.) He trusted that their new curate would throw in his heart and soul into the work of the parish, and prove a valuable help to the rector. (Hear, hear.)-Dr Sixsmith said he only wished a tithe of what the rector had said about him was true, but he must confess he had a very strong conviction that it was the duty of every Churchman to stint himself at least of some of the superfluous luxuries to succour and support the Church in the time of her need. (Applause.)- Songs and recitations were capitally rendered by those present, the company spending a very pleasant time.—A hearty vote of thanks was passed to Mrs Simmonds, Mrs M. Davies, and Mrs Wedge for their excellent arrangements.—During the evening the Rev E. Morris referred to the resigna- tion of the Rev R. Usher, curate of St Mary's, who had been for two years in the district, and was resigning to become vicar of East Lulworth, in the diocese of Salisbury.
THE COWBRIDGE AND ABERTHAW…
THE COWBRIDGE AND ABERTHAW RAILWAY. The ninth half-yearly general meeting of the Cowbridge and Aberthaw Railway Company was held at the offices of Sir Morgan Morgan, High- street, Cardiff, on Saturday last, Mr. Daniel Owen presided, the other directors present being Sir Morgan Morgan, Colonel John Morgan, and Mr. Thomas Rees, Cowbridge. The proceedings were conducted in private, but we are officially informed that a considerable number of shareholders were present, and a large number were represented by proxy. The reports and statements of accounts, which had been circulated, were adopted, after which a resolution was passed that a dividend at the rate of 3t per cent. per annum be declared for the half-year. The retiring directors, Mr. Daniel Owen and Sir Morgan Morgan, were re-elected. The meeting then resolved itself into an extraor- dinary meeting for the purpose of considering the Taff Railway Bill of 1894, under which powers are sought to enable the company to raise a further capital of j6 20,000. The Bill also contains clauses authorising the amalgamation of the Cowbridge and Aberthaw Railway Company with the Taff Vale Railway Company. and providing for the exchange of the shares and debenture stock of the Cowbridge and Aberthaw Railway Co. for Taff Vale debenture stock. Certain Doints of detail not having been arranged, and the wording of some of the clauses requiring amendment, it was decided to adjourn the meeting until the 17th February, in order that the solicitors of the respective companies might in the meantime make the necessary amendment in the clauses of the Bill. The shareholders present expressed their approval of the proposal to amalgamate the two companies, provided that this was carried out in such a manner as to enable them to receive the same income as they had been receiving hitherto. A vote of thanks to the chairman concluded the proceedings.
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CORRESPONDENCE. [The Editor desires to state that he does not necessarily endorse the opinions expressed by correspondents.] "Give me, above all other liberties, the liberty to know, to utter, and to argue freely, according to conscience. "-John Milton. PROTECTION v. FREE TRADE. To the Editor of the "BARRY DOCK NEWS." DEAR SIR.-A.s I am convinced the move- ment for the renewed prosperity of England's commercial and agricultural life will be in the form of protective duties, and that this must originate from the working man, I would ask you to re-produce the following speech made before 15,000 knights of labour delegates in the City of Baltimore, U.S.A., on Saturday, January 21st last, this meeting having been called to protest against the passing of the Wilson Bill, the said Bill intending to take off some of the present duties.— Yours faithfully, HAMILTON MURRELL. Mr H. Brunt, speaking on the part of the Potters Association, said:—" I am engaged in an industry whose very life depends on the non-passage of the Wilson Bill, which could truly be called a Bill to reduce the wages of working-men. I am an English- man, and have lived in a Free Trade country, and know all its blessings (?) I have lived under protec- tion, and know its value, too, and can weigh the two systems honestly. When we see a once prosperous country like America, but which is now one of distress and poverty, we should carefully look into the cause of this changed condition. If we do, we will find that it is this infamous measure, the Wilson Bill. We are here to ask our Congressmen, our senators, and our President to aid us in stamping out the life of this vampire. The citizens who voted for tariff reform in 1892 will have been so thoroughly satisfied with the dose that they will sweep these men from office in 1894, and they will never be heard of again. In 1892 the voters were told that, under the Democrats, who were seeking office, no American industry would suffer. Ask the poverty-stricken working-men— millions of them —if this be true. Their answer comes back plainly. They will tell you that the Wilson Bill was drawn in the interest of foreign manufacturers. I am here to oppose the Wilson Bill, because I know that it will inflict suffering upon the labouring ma.n. In all our search for Free Trade manufacturers we found only one. Later I saw his factory -it was for selle. If this Bill becomes law there is not a working- man in America but who, in two years after the passage of that Bill, will be working for seventy-five cents on the dollar. It will degrade the working-men Of America te the level of European pauper labour. With every cent. you take off the tariff Bill you will in like measure decrease the sobriety, morality, and industry of your own working-men. The Bill is opposed to every principle of government, ancient or modern, civilised or barbaric. That man who does not know that protection is the first principle of State or family government should not be allowed to make our laws. The Bill will pass the House, but we appeal to the Senate. Partisanship does not there prevail as in the House. Senator Gorman is too broad-minded and courageous a man to allow his party to kill itself. Working-men of America, the sovereigns and rulers of your country, I appeal to you. I appeal to you as one who has drank the cup of poverty to the bitter dregs, as one who has struggled through the misery and despair of Free Trade to the beautiful table-land of protection. God has given you a land the most prolific, and the most beautiful in the world. You have built up a nation and a government that is at once the admiration and the envy of the universe. Preserve your own country. Let not a few misguided theorists pauperise your land. Preserve your own country. Your children and your children's children demand it of you. Preserve your own country, and old age, with tottering limbs and trembling voice, shall invoke the blessing of Heaven upon your work, and children yet unborn shall sing praises to the men who, in the hour of trial, stood in the breach, and stopped Ithe devas- tation and the ruin that now threaten this beautiful land." BARRY "GARRICK" DRAMATIC SOCIETY. To the Editor of the BAKRY DOCK NEWS." DEAR SIR,-As one interesttd in thp bove, allow me a small space in yonr valuabl- er to draw attention to the rumour that the 3r of the society (Mr G. Willett) has relinqu.>.u._J all interest in the society, of which he was once such a distinguished member. I, with many others, have enjoyed the capital performances of the Garrick," the talent displayed on each occasion being certainly above mediocrity, and reflected great credit upon the managers and performers, and it would be a loss to the general public if such a painstaking actor as Mr Willett should withdraw from the society. I trust there has been no ill-will displayed, and hope the society will prosper, but to lose the services of one of its chief promoters will be a loss to the society, and, as a letter from our esteemed Rector a short time since stated, he is worthy of some testimonial for his past services. Myself and others will gladly contribute towards such a worthy object. Trust- ing this letter will not be deemed out of place,- I am, yours respectfully, AN ADMIRER. WINDSOR-ROAD ALTERATIONS, PENARTH. To the Editor of the" BARRY DOCK NEWS." SIR,-I see in your last issue a letter signed Fulton, Dvnlop, and Co." The contents of that letter are not true; therefore, misleading. Now, the facts are these. Mr Dunlop sent me written instructions to prepare a petition to Lord Windsor, and get it signed by a3 many of the inhabitants as possible, which I did, and Mr Dunlop wrote thanking me for doing so, saying the ratepayers had reason to thank me for my energetic efforts. It was, really, Messrs Fulton and Dunlop's own petition.-Yours faithfully, G. L. NORRIS. SLUGGISH LIVER. To the Editor of the "BARRY DOCK NEWS." SIR,-It is with pleasure that I testify to the benefit I have received from using Gwilym Evans' Quinine Bitters. I have, for several years past, suffered greatly from pains across the shoulders, and other symptoms of sluggish liver and indiges- tion, and I find that the Quinine Bitters have benefitted me more thsn any medicine I had taken previously.-Yours gratefully, 5, Chapel-road, MRS. LOWE. Kiddsgrove, Staffs. No bottle offered as Quinine Bitters is genuine unless the name Gwilym Evans is on the label, stamp, and bottle. A DROUGHT IN PYKE-STREET, BARRY DOCK. To the Editor of the BARRY DOCK NEWS." In your columns I wish to call the notice of the proper authorities to the great in- convenience caused through the complete stoppage of water in Pyke-street, Barry Dock, on Sunday morning last. Nearly all the residents were obliged to partake of a dry breakfast, and in connection with dinner it was much worse. I trust this sort of thing will not happen again without at least giving the inhabitants proper notice of the fact so as to make preparations.— Yours, &c., M.A.T. THE NATIONAL AGRICULTURAL UNION- LETTER FROM LORD WINCHILSEA. To tlte Editor of the "BARRY DOCK NEWS." DEAR SIR,—The Council of the National Agri- cultural Union desire most earnestly to claim your help and support for the special effort they are making to, complete the organisation of the above Union, and extend its operations to every part of the Kingdom. For a full account of the history, objects, constitution, and programme of the Union the Council desire to refer you to the cur- rent number of its official organ, The Cable, a copy of which they are sending to you by this post. Shortly, our object is to unite agriculturists of every class for the defence of their common in- terests in Parliament, and for all purposes which tend to make their industry more profitable. At the late election in the Horncastle Division a letter was addressed to both the candidates asking them if they would pledge themselves to support the programme of the Union, and both consented to do so. A similar letter will shortly be addressed to the members of both Houses of Parliament, and to all selected candidates for Parliamentary honours. Besides our numerous members and branches, many farmers' clubs and chambers of agriculture have affiliated themselves to us. and labourers join the Union readily when its objects are fully explained to them. But organisation on so large- a scale cannot be carried out without ample- funds. We have many keen and successful volunteers, but most of them are farmers and labourers who cannot afford to give their time and- services for nothing, still less to travel about at their own expense. Thoir work must, therefore,, now be supplemented and directed by paid) organisers. The rapid approach of a general election warns us that not a moment is to be lost if agriculture is to be organised in, time to make her whole weight felt at the polls. The council: have, therefore, set on foot a special organisation- fund of £ 10,000. If every landowner and well- wisher to the-cause will contribute L5, or even- less, it will be-possible to place agriculture in that position of self-defence which every other industry- has been compelled to assume. The National Agricultural Union is the only practical proposal before the country for the rescue of agriculture, and all whose fortunes depend upon it, from approaching disaster. Its formation was decreed by acclamation at the National Agricultural Con- ference of 1892, and twelve months later the- Agricultural Congress of December, 1893, after a careful debate, strongly urged every landowner, farmer, and labourer to join and support it. Thus the two most representative agricultural assemblies ever convened have given to it their unanimous sanction and approval. The council, therefore. cordially invite you to become a member of the Union, and to contribute to the organisation fund. A list of contributors will appear from time to time in the Cable and the Times.-I am. on behalf of the council, yours faithfully, WINCHILSEA, President-
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THROUGH TRAINS BETWEEN BARRY AND PENARTH. THE TAFF BLAME THE BARRY COMPANY FOR DELAY. At the Penarth Local Board meeting on Monday evening, the following letter was read from Mr A. Beasley, the general manager of the Taff Vale Railway Company, in regard to the proposed through trains from Barry to Penarth :—" Cardiff, February 8th. Dear Sir,—I beg to apologise for delay in replying to your letter of the 20th ultimo. After the receipt of your letter of the 7th of October, I communicated with the Barry Company thereon, and was informed they had received a letter, and had replied stating that the connection between the trains at Cadoxton could not be made. I have several times urged this question upon the Barry Company as also the desirability, in the interests of the public, of putting through fares in operation by that route. But they have refused to. do either, and I am afraid, under the circum- stances, I can only leave you to deal with the Barry Company."—Mr Pile suggested that the clerk should communicate with the Barry Company.— Councillor W. B. Shepherd seconded, and said the communication should be put in as plain language as possible, so that the company might understand they did not mean to stop there, and that unless something satisfactory was done the Board would go further.
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BARRY AND CADOXTON PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE. .} The fortnightly meeting of the Public Works Committee of the Barry and Cadoxton Local Board was held on Tuesday evening last at Cadox- ton, when there were present:—Mr W. Thomas (presiding), Dr O'Donnell, Messrs J. C. Meggitt, B. Lewis, F. P. Jones-Lloyd, J. Arthur Hughes (clerk), and J. C. Pardoe (surveyor). Tho Chairman asked whether the notice,, iiow appearing with reference to hawkers of petroleum. &c., obtaining a license was a bye-iaw of tll3 Board.—The ClerV remarked it was an Act of Parliament, n. he Board could have enforced it before now The Clerk presented a report dealing with high- ways in the district which would require widen- ing, &c., within the coming seven years, in which the approach to the cemetery, along Crogan Hill, was dealt with.-Dr D'Donnell moved that the surveyor be instructed to prepare a report for the next meeting, on the cost of widening the road to the cemetery to 36ft., and altering the level of the same, to the cross-ways from the end of Barry- road.—Mr B. Lewis seconded, and it was agreed to The Clerk having raised the matter of assistance for the surveyor, Mr Jones-Lloyd moved, and Mr B. Lewis seconded, that the surveyor be allowed to take two pupils and reserve the premiums.- The matter was, however, allowed to fall through. On the motion of Dr O'Donnell it was decided to recommend that the footpath leading from Court-road to Bassett-street be repaired.
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FORTHCOMING MARRIAGE OF LORD ROMILLY. A marriage has been arranged, say the society papers, and will shortly take place, between Lord, Romilly and Miss Gray Egerton. Less than three years ago a great sensation was caused by the announcement that a peer had been suffocated in his house in Egerton-gardens. This was the late Baron Romilly, who upset a paraffin lamp in his drawing-room, involving not only himself but his cook and housemaid in destruction. The present baron, who is twenty-seven years of age, has a small estate of less than two thousand' acres, and a pretty residence at Porthkerry, near Barry. Lord Romilly has tired of his bachelor life, and is, therefore, soon to be married to Miss Grey Egerton, one of the Cheshire family whose home in Oulton Park is one of the show places of that county. Lord Romilly is not a great catch so far as income goes, but he represents a race that has worthily distinguished itself in law. The original Lord Romilly was the son of a jeweller of French extraction, who carried on, business in Soho. It was largely due to his argu- mentative skill and powerful pleading that our- criminal code was revised and a limitation placed on capital punishment. Attaining great fame as a lawyer, he became successively Solicitor-General, Attorney-General, Master of the Rolls, And a peer,. and was at the height of his popularity and in- fluence when he committed suicide. The second baron, father of the coming bridegroom, was also a- lawyer of some distinction, although he was over- shadowed by his predecessor. The present baron has abandoned the family profession, and has taken to comfortable soldiering in the Coldstream, Guards. -=-.
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GAIR AT EGLWYSI CYMREIG Y GWAHANOL ENWADAU YN RHANBARTH Y BARRI. ANWYL FRODYR,—Hysbys yw i'r rhan, fwyaf o honoch fod y Llun cyntaf yn mhob mis yn cael ei gadw fel dydd gwyl gan y rhan fwyaf 0 weith- wyr y lie yma, a chan ei bod felly, ai nid buddiol a Christionogol fyddai defnyddio rhai o honynt i gynal Cyfarfodydd Gweddio Undebol rhwng pobl ieuainc yr eglwysi yma Mae yma gyfarfodydd pregethu a chanu i'w cael yn ddigon ami, tra mae y gwaith bendigedig hwn yn cael ei adael bron yn ddisylw. Sicr yw os ydym, fel crefyddwyr, am gadw ysbryd gweddi yn ein gwlad, y mae yn ofynol i fod yn effro yn ngwyneb oerfelgarwch yr oes bresenol. Er mwyri cario y cyfarfodydd allan mewn capel a fyddo yn fwyaf cyfleus i'r cylch, cadwer tri chyfarfod yn y dydd, a gosoder pedwar, neu, o bosibl, bump, i gario pob cyfarfod yn mlaen. Hefyd, dewiser yn mlaenllaw rhyw ddau neu dri (fel y bo yn angenrheidiol) o bobl ieuainc, o bob un o'r gwahanol eglwysi, a rhodder pwlpud y capel iddynt i esgyn iddo i gyflawni y gwasanaeth. Rhodder rhyddid hefyd i bawb a fyddo yn ewyllysio 1 dd'od i'r cyfarfodydd. Gobeithiwyf y gwna yr eglwysi gymeryd y peth i sylw. a'i gario allan.— W.P.