The South Wales Star

BARRY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL COMMITTEE. LETTING OF THE CONTRACT FOR THE BUILDING. THE WORK TO BE PROCEEDED AT ONCE. The members of the Barry District Intermediate School Committee held a meeting at the Market Chambers. Barry, on Tuesday evening last, Mr J. Lowdon, J.P., in the chair, and those present were Captain R. Davies, Messrs J. Rees, J. J. Moon, T. S Thomas, and J. A. Hughes (hon. secretary). The Secretary stated that he had had a conversa- tion with Alderman Meggitt, who suggested that a guarantee fund be opened at the bank in order to meet any overdraft that might be required.- The Chairman agreed, and said it was not necessary that the guarantors should be confined to the members of the committee.-—The Secretary kindly offered to become guarantor for a certain sum independently, but would not enter into a joint guarantee.-The Chairman then headed the list with a promise for £ 50, Captain Davies following with je20, and Mr Moon with £ 5. It was resolved to transfer the banking account of the committee to the National Provincial Bank, at Barry Dock, the Chairman expressing a hope that this banking company would subscribe tv- wards the fund. The Chairman read a letter from Mr H. J. Money, builder, Barry, stating that in consequence of an increase in the price of building material and a prospective advance in the local wage rate, he must ask the committee to allow him £ 60 in excess of his accepted tender for the erection of the intermediate school, thus increasing his tender from £ 2,620 to £ 2,680. He also asked that in anticipation of the closing of the Crogan Hill- road, over which he intended carting bricks for the building from the Cadoxton Brickworks, an additional £ 10 be allowed.—Captain Davies pro- posed that the tender be accepted as amended.— Mr J. Rees seconded.—Mr T. S. Thomas said so far there had been no advance in the local wage rate, and he should like to know, if the increase was granted to Mr Money, would he undertake to give the men employed by him the difference which would be granted. — Captain Davies was of opinion that it was understood the increase in wages would take effect on the 1st of May. — Mr Moon did not think Mr Money should be pledged to pay the money if the addi- tional sum was granted, but that he should take his chance, and pay the increased wage if there was a general advance.—Captain Davies thought the advance asked for should not be paid unless there was an increase in the wage rate.-The Secretary said it would be unusual to enter a clause to this effect in the contract, and he was of opinior that Mr Money should be allowed a certain sum to cover the advances under all heads, and then he might take his chance.—After a continued conversation, it was resolved to offer Mr Money A60 to cover all sources of additional expenditure, making a total of J62,670 upon the contract. The question was raised by Mr Thomas as to whether the whole of the work in connection with the building would be executed on the ground.- The Secretary replied that the work must be carried out to the satisfaction of the architect and clerk of works.—Mr Thomas felt that as much as possible of the work should be done in the district, and urged that no sub- letting be allowed.—Captain Davies said the intermediate school would not be built by the local rates, most of the money coming from County Council.—Mr Rees replied that Barry was an integral part of the county, and paid its share towards the taxation.—On reference to the con- tract, the Secretary discovered that its provisions met with the views of Mr Thomas, and the matter dropped, and on Mr Money being called in he accepted the contract upon the terms offered, namely, £ 2,670. One or two minor matters, raised by Mr Money, in connection with the conditions were referred to the Chairman and Secretary and it was resolved to advertise in the Jtarry Dock News, kc., for a clerk of works at a salary of 4 2 5s per week.

SERIOUS WOUNDING AFFRAY AT BARRY DOCK. THE "SKIPPER" BELABOURED WIrH A POKER. Late on Wednesday night last a serious quarrel occurred in Gueret-street, Barry Dock, between Jane Brindle, of 6, Gueret, and John Bryant, known as the Skipper," who also lives in that notorious thoroughfare. During the altercation the womam struck Bryant on the head several times with a. poker, one of the blows tearing the flesh and exposing the bone, necessitating the attendance of Dr Treharne, of Cadoxton. Jane Brindle was arrested by Acting-sergeant Herbert Evans and Police-constable Thorburn, and lodged in the Central Police Station to await trial.

EXTRAORDINARY EVICTIONS AT CADOXTON-BARRY. FAMILIES TURNED INTO THE STREET. WOMEN AND CHILDREN HOMELESS AND HOUSELESS. A NIGHT IN THE OPEN AIR. One of the humbler streets of Cadoxton-Barry has just been the scene of most remarkable eviction proceedings, probably surpassed only for the pitifulness of attendant circumstances by the scenes which have marked the experiences of the Irish peasantry during the past decade. In Daniel-street, Cadoxton, two or three families of the poorer class have lived for several months past without paying any rent for the houses they have occupied. The local representative of the owners, therefore, took steps to compel payment, but so far without success that the police-court had to be resorted to, and summary eviction orders were granted by the magistrates. One day this week, therefore, Police-inspector Rees, Acting-sergeant Ben Davies, and Constables D. Roberts and G. W. Phillips proceeded to the houses in question for the purpose of carrying the law into effect. The tenants were still persistent in their refusal not to pay the amount of rent due, and the police ac- cordingly set to work to clear out the occupants and their belongings, the furniture being carried outside and piled in the street. The tenants, having nowhere to go, determined to cling to their few things," and prepared themselves to spend the night in the street. One poor woman was ip a particularly weak and wretched condition, and had a seven-week old baby clinging to her breast. The scene altogether was a sad one, and by this time hundreds of persons had collected in the street. The houses the families had just left under such forcible circumstances were found by the police to be in a despicable condition, in fact, there was a thick layer of dirt in the passage in one case completely preventing the door being closed, and a neighbour informed our reporter that the back door for this reason had not been closed for weeks. Clothed practically in rags, the evicted families spent the greater part of the night in the open air, but during the early hours of the morn- ing they found a vacant house at the top of the street, and into this they turned with a few articles of furniture, and sought shelter until they could find a more suitable place. In this hovel the poor families still remain, and here probably they are likely to stay until another eviction scene has been enacted.

THE REV. HUGH PRICE HUGHES AT BARRY. I' The Rev Hugh Price Hughes preached an eloquent sermon in the Market Hall, Barry, on Sunday evening last. The reverend gentleman has recently had one of his nervous attacks, and is staying for a little while with his father at Barry for rest of body and mind. He, however, con- sented to preach one sermon, and when the fact became known the occasion was anxiously looked forward to. Although the service did not com- mence until 6.30, the building was thronged in every part at six o'clock. The spare half-hour was well occupied by the choir. It was interesting to 'observe what the strong personality of a man can accomplishiin the Way of fusing every variety of sect and no sect into one attentive whole. Church- folk and chapel-folk forgot their differences, and sat side by side a little amused, perhaps, by the fact that they had come to worship in a building upon whose walls were painted various mytho- logical characters, together with notices to the effect that No smoking was allowed." Mr Hughes was punctual. If he appeared a little haggard, there was no lack of energy, no waning of enthusiasm. He was instantaneously in touch with his audience, who were quick to feel the charm of his reverent unconventionality, his incisive English, and his masculine tenderness. His sermon was preceded by the reading of the 15th chapter of St. Luke, commencing at "the 11th verse. This parable, he said, was most inaptly called the parable of the prodigal son. It should have been the parable of the loving father. Tak- ing his text from the 8th verse of the 11th chapter of Hosea (" How shall I give thee up, Ephraim ?'') Mr Hughes contrasted the character of Amos with that of Hosea. The former had preached the in- separability of sin and punishment. He kept on saying Woe to the wicked, woe to the wicked," and stopped there. Hosea, on the other hand, while quite as keenly alive to the dread facts enunciated by Amos, was characterised by a con- cern as delicate as it was profound as to the fate of the wicked. Tender solicitude was the key note of his character. It was his unlimited faith in the heart of God which gave him hope. God was not man, and because he was not man Hosea's boundless trust in His infinite love led him to dare to put the words How shall I give thee up, Ephraim ?" into the mouth of God himself. It was a great mistake, but one easily made, to think that there are men who are kinder, more tender, and more loving than God. A writer to a recent issue of the Spectator had in a suggestive article referred to the magnaminity of God. The word was beautiful because it was true. There are times when we despair of ourselves, when we feel Grod's mercy is exhausted. That was a delusion, and he had simply come to tell them that there was hope for the most wicked and abandoned. Lowering his voice the preacher gave an account of his own conversion when a lad at the Mumbles, and there was no more impressive passage in the sermon than when he said A light then came into my life which has been shining and burning ever since, and that is why I am here to tell you of the joy which may be yours." Mr Hughes went on. to state that God had a four-fold relationship to man: 1st, as Preacher; 2nd. as King 3rd, as Priest; and 4th, as Father. The remarks under each head were vital and full of manly appeal. Commenting upon God as Father, he remarked he was glad the parable of the loving father, or. as it is called, of the prodigal son, was given by Christ himself. It was so rich in its Scope that had Paul or John been its author, he feared he might sometimes hesitate to accept the infinitely gracious truths it contained and suggested. Mr Hughes is not the only one who holds this sentiment.

FALL DOWNSTAIRS AT CADOXTON-BARRY. Between one and two o'clock on Wednesday afternoon last, Mrs Annie Williams, wife of Henry Williams, labourer, 11, Harvey-street, Cadoxton, swooned off and fell from the top to the bottom of the stairs, and sustained severe bruises, but, fortu- nately, no limbs were broken. Dr Treharne. Cadoxton, attended the injured woman.

LOCAL CRICKET. BARRY CONGREGATIONAL CRICKET CLUB V. BARRY COMPANY'S OFFICES—The -following team will represent the Congregational Club in this match at Barry on Saturday next (to-morrow), to commence at three p.m. sharp :—J W C:tnt (captain), J Rees, T Saunders, A J Medcroft, W Murpiiv, J P Gabe. T Davies, H Roberts, W Aahmore, 0 tiewis, and E Clarke.

BARRY DISTRICT NURSING ASSOCIATION. GRAND BENEFIT PERFORMANCE AT BARRY DOCK. On Wednesday evening last an entertainment of a highly appreciative and very successful character was held at Barry Dock Public Hall, promoted under the auspices of the Barry Dock R.A.O.B. Dramatic Society, who were kindly assisted by several local friendly societies, the entire proceeds being devoted towards the funds of that deserving benevolent institution, the Nursing Association, and it is specially worthy of mention that the expenses incidental to the entertainment were defrayed by working-men. There was a crowded attendance, and we noticed amongst those present Mr and Mrs J. J. Williams and the Misses Williams, Miss Small (The Court), Mr L. Y. Owen, Messrs E. and J. Hopkins (Bassett Arms Hotel), Miss Molineux, Miss Sydenham, Mrs Marsh, Mr and Mrs W. Beynon. Mr and Mrs J. Harrison, Mr J. McDonnell, Mr W. H. Borough. Mr and Mrs J. Dyer, Mr John Williams, &.c. Major-General Lee. J.P., The Mount (treasurer of the association), the appointed chairman, and Mr F. P. Jones-Lloyd (hon. treasurer of the movement) communicated their sincere apologies for unavoidable absence. After the audience had directed its admiring gaze upon the drop scene upon which Mr J. Ravenhill had executed a capital representation of Coldknap Farm, the entertainment commenced with a comical farce, in one act, entitled Turn him out," the following taking part therein :—Mrs D. W. Jenkins, Miss P. Johnson, Mr L. B. Goule. Mr J. J. Taylor, and Mr J. Piddell. who enacted their parts to the evident satisfaction of those present. Mr L. B. Goule, as "Xicodemus Nobbs," a pedlar, was perfection, and he created much amusement during the farce, especially when turning the wrong man out." and Mr Goule's performing dog added materially to the interest of the piece. Eglantine Roseleaf," a masher, was excellently taken by Mr J. Piddell. and as such caused all the trouble by his promiscuous clandestine visits to the lady of his adoration, Julia" (Mrs D. W. Jenkins), the wife of Mackintosh Moke," a gentleman, and she performed her part very satisfactorily. Mackintosh Moke," Mr J. J. Taylor, who was turned out of his own house in a mistake by Mr Nobbs," was very good, the awkward positions in which he was placed several times being the cause of much laughter and Susan," the maid of all work, was represented by Miss P. Johnson in a very creditable manner. Eglantine Roseleaf," the originator of the mis- chief, is at length discovered in his right position, and gets a warm time of it. Explanations follow, and the farce, which was well pourtrayed through- out, comes to an end.-During the interval Mr J. H. Morris and Mr J. Burke (Cardiff). sang in an effective style, both being loudly encored.-The entertainment concluded with a drama, in two acts, entitled, The, Old Soldier's Story." Dramatis pe-,i-.voiz.te "Harry Manvers," a farmer, Mr W. Liles; Ben Dicks," an old soldier, Mr J. J. Taylor Toby Topples," the village tinker. Mr Lewis B. Goule; "Ralph Waters," the squire, Mr J. Piddell; Bob Wright," an aged rustic, Mr W. McDonald; "Sam Slap." 1. a peasant, Mr J. H. Morris Mary Manvers," the former's wife, Mrs D. W. Jenkins: Susj' servant at the farm, and afterwards Mrs Sukey Topples," Miss P. Johnson policeman, Mr W. H. Thomas. The piece was well selected, the points of interest being numerous, and were admirably carried into effect by the performers named, both principal and minor parts being taken in an appreciative manner, and as an amateur perfor- mance no criticism whatever is needed. The plot of the drama was well sustained, and the interest of the audience was discernable throughout, satisfaction being demonstrated by the frequent ap- plause from the house." The sole director of the entertainment was Mr W. Liles, to whose energy and skill in such matters the success of the whole movement may be mainly attributed. Mr Liles returned thanks to the audience for their attendance and support, and announced that the R.A.O.B. Dramatic Society would be willing at all. times to assist in movements for the benefit of any worthy object. (Cheers.) The following kindly lent their aid in the hall:—Messrs J. W. Davies (the energetic hon. secretary), A. Jones, R. N. Davies, T. J. Radcliffe, D. W. Jenkins, J. Clark, J. Melville, J. Whittle, &c. The musical portion of the performance was ably supplied by Mr J. McDonnell and Mr H. Norman (piano), and Mr C. R. Ford (violin). We understand that a sub- stantial sum will be handed over to the Nurfing Association. ■ |

RECHABITES' DINNER AT CADOXTON-BARRY. The members and friends of the Barry Pioneer Tent, 1,820, of the Independant Order of Rechabites, dined together on Wednesday evening last, at the Shaftesbury Temperance Hotel, Cadox- ton-Barry. Mr J. H. Jose occupied the chair, and there was a good attendance. A creditable repast was provided, to which full justice was done. After the cloth had been cleared, the following toast list was gone through :—" Queen and Royal Family," proposed by the Chairman; Ministers of Religion." proposed by Bro. J. A. Jenkins, P.D.C.R., and responded to by the Revs T. randy John and ,W. SWilliams The Barry Pioneer Tent," proposed by Bro. H. Love, P.D.C.R., and responded to by Bro. W. Copp, P.C.R. The Cardiff District," proposed by Bro. F. Richards, and acknowledged by Bros. A. Berry, D.C.R., and T. Sandey, D.S.T.; Kindred Societies," proposed by Bro. Rev. T. Pandy John, and replied to by Mr T. S. Thomas '• The Chairman," proposed by Mr W. L. Hughes The Visitors," proposed by Brother B. Lewis, and responded to by Mr R. P. Kernick The Press," proposed by the Chairman, and responded to by Mr W. Lewis (Barry Dock iVeivs) Host and Hostess," proposed by Bro. W. Copp, and responded to by Mr J. Lewis. The following programme was also given :—Song, "Tom Bowling," Mr B. Lewis song," Ora pro nobis," Sister Bumford song, Mr E. Matthews song, "The Skipper." Mr J. Lewis song, The drunkard's child," Sister Bumford; song, British tar," Mr E. Matthews song. Miss Miles song, Mr B. Lewis. A vote of thanks to the accompanist, Mr R. A. Lewis, Cogan, was accorded, and the meeting [terminated with the singing of God save the Queen." The speeches were interest- ing and to the point, and the proceedings altogether were of a pleasant character.

APPOINTNENT OF ANOTHER NOTARY PUBLIC FOR BARRY DOCK. On Wednesday last, in the House of Lords, before Lord Penzance, in Chambers, Mr Bo wen Rowlands, Q.C., M.P., on behalf of Mr F. P. Jones- Lloyd, solicitor, Barry Dock. made application for a faculty to practise as a Notary Public at Barry Dock. and within a radius of four miles thereof. Mr Blakesley, barrister-at-law, appeared to oppose on behalf of Mr B. G. Davies, solicitor, Cadoxton but Lord Penzance remarked that he considered it desirable, under the circumstances, that another notary should be appointed unless counsel in op- position could show personal grounds why the asme should not be granted, which Mr Blakesley said he could in no way do, and his chief argument against the expediency of appointing another notary was the fact so little notarial work had been done at Barry Dock in the past. His lordship remarked that it appeared to him that it would be for the convenience of the public that the appli- J cation should be granted. Therefore, he would make the order as prayed. The application was originally opposed by six Cardiff notaries, who, however, subsequently withdrew their opposition. | We congratulate Mr Joucs-Lioyd on his appoint- | ment.

CARDIFF UNITED DISTRICT OF FORESTERS. HALF-YEARLY MEETING AT BARRY DOCK, The seventy-first half-yearly meeting of the Cardiff United District A.O.F. was held on Wed- nesday last in connection with Court" Cadoxton, X o. 7,742. at the Victoria Hotel, Barry Dock. whea Eto. H. J. Tucker, Cardiff, D.C.R., occupied the chair, there being also present Messrs J. H. Hosgood, D.C.R., J. Spiller, D.T., John Edwards and Thomas Cross, D.A., and G. B. Loyns, D.S. There were 35 delegates in attendance, represent- ing 29 courts composed of no less than 5,500 members and a vested interest of about £4,020, of which upwards of £3,000 comes under the heack of funeral fund, this fund showing that during the half-year ended December last funeral allowances were made to the extent of £ 528. The Cadoxton Court was represented at the meeting by Bro. F. J. Loyns (secretary), and the gratifying report was made by the different delegates that the various lodges in the district were progressing satisfactorily. It. is considered a privilege amongst the members of Court Cadoxton" that the district meeting should be held at Barry Dock, this being the last movable meeting previous to centralisation at the society's head-quarters at the British Volunteer, at Cardiff. The delegates were afterwards enter- tained at dinner in the Assembly-rocm of the- Victoria Hotel, when the District Chief Ranger again presided, and he was supported by Dr. O'Donnell, chairman of the Local Board, and surgeon of the Court; Mr. H. J. Owen, Vere-street; Mr F. J. Greener. Vere-street, together with the dis- trict officers in attendance. An excellent repast was provided by Mr and Mrs E. Williams, and the after proceedings consisted of suitable toasts,, songs, etc., those who contributed towards the harmony of the evening including Messrs Watkins, W. James, Austin, Steward, Dingle. H. Ward, C. R. Ford, Stephens, &.c., an enjoyable evening being spent.

BARRY BRANCH OF THE SHIP- WRIGHTS SOCIETY. f The establishment of a branch at Barry of the Associated Shipwrights' Society was celebrated on Tuesday evening last by a dinner at the Victoria- Hotel, Barry Dock, when the chair was taken by Councillor John Jenkins, J.P., Cardiff, who also attended as representative of the executive of the society. He was supported by Messrs J. Webb- (Barry Graving Dock), S. Dewer, J. Giles, W. Ellens, W. H. Thomas (secretary of the Cardiff branch), T. Lane (president of the Barry branch), T. Hooper (secretary), L. Arnel (treasurer), W. Paterson, &.c. Mr T. Hooper proposed the toast of "Success to the Associated Shipwrights' Society." and Councillor Jenkins responding, referred to the great strides made since its formation a little over eleven years, when it was launched by a small number of men on the Clyde. (Cheers.) It was shown, he said, by the last financial statement that the funds of the society amounted to £ 40,000, the members numbering 14,000. (Hear, bear.) The Chairman also spoke of the excellent benefits of the society one especially being that a member after being disabled lor life was given £ 10u raised by means of voluntary subscriptions from his fellow-members. (Cheers.) The Chairman sub- mitted the toast of Success to the Barry Branch," and the President (Mr T. Lane) responded.—Songs were rendered by the Chairman. Messrs W. Beynon, R. Lloyd, D. Maclean, W. Bushem.—The Host. and Hostess" (Mr and Mrs Williams) were also toasted. Mr W. Beynon presided after the departure of Councillor Jenkins.

llAURY TEMPERANCE COUNCIL AND ALLEGED IMMORALITY. To the Editor of the, BARRY DOCK NEWS." DEAR SIR.—I am desired by the Barry District Temperance: Council to forward you the following resolution. which was passed unanimously Lt their last meeting.-I am, yours truly, F. IXGLIS, Hon. See. 5, Hillside Villas, Barry, April 11, 1894. RKSOHTTIOJF. That this meeting regrets to learn that the authorities at the Quarter Sessions at Swansea reversed the decision of our magistrates in inflicting fine6 upon a local licenced victualler for alleged harbouring of prostitutes and supplying drink to one while in a state of intoxication. We hope the police will not be discouraged in their endeavours to bring to justice offenders against the licensing laws, and we promise them our heaity support in securing decency and order in our streets.

LAST WEEK'S TRAFFIC RECEIPTS ON THE BARRY RAILWAY. On the Barry Railway during- the past week the traffic receipts were :—Coaching, £321; goods, £117; minerals. 4 2,200 dock dues, &c., je3.445; total, A 6.144. Corresponding week of last year:- Coaching, £ 405 goods, A103 minerals, £ 2,347; dock dues, kc., £ 3.126 total, A:5,981 increase, £ 163.

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Births, Carriages, Deaths. BIRTHS. EATHFIELD.-On the 31st ultimo, at 73, Statien- street, Ba.n'y Dock, the wife of Mr Charles Eathfield, of a daughter. SELBY.-On the 12th instant, at 42, Regent-street, Barry Dock, the wife of Mr Charles Selby, of a sou. STOWELL.—On the ICth inst., at The Manse, Liigiit- clille, the wife of the Rev J. H. Stoweil, M.A., late of Barry, of a daughter. MARRIAGES. MATTHEWS—THOMAS.—On the 10th instant, at the Parish Church, Penarth, by the Rev W. Sweet- Escott, B.D., rector, Mr Henry Noble, second son of Mr William Matthews, of Edgbaston, Birmingham, to Elizabeth, youngest daughter of tJK late Mr Edmund Thomas, of Penarth. DEATHS. HOWELLS -On the 4th inst., at Ef..il D'lu, Pendoy lan, Mr Edward Howells, labourer, aged (is years. LEWIS.-On the úth inst., at Moulton, Llancarvaa, Hannah, wife of Mr David Lewis, labourer, aged 6;t years. MOORE.—-On the 5th inst., rt =-, Holton-road, Barty Dock^ Mr Robert Moore, labouier, aged 80 years. TARLING.—On the 4th inst.. at 24, Castle-street, Baxry, Alfred Ernest, son of Mr Charles Tariing, coa.Oii- builder, aged two years. TlIQMAS.—On the 3rd inst., at42. Castle-street, Barry.. William Samuel titter's apprentice, aged it- years.