The South Wales Star

LOCAL & DISTRICT NEWS CADOXTON-BARRY. GOOD TEMPLARY.—Members of the St. David'? Lodge, in this town, journeyed to Cardiff on Friday evening last and entertained one of the local lodges with a programme of music, &c. THE SALVATION ARMY.—The members of the Salvation Army mission at Cadoxton had an en- joyable treat on Whit-Monday on Barry Island, where tec. was partaken of and pleasant games indulged in. ERRATA.—In our report of the Trade Union meetings held last week in the Barry district we iucorrectly described Mr W. P. Clark as president of the Cadoxton Section of the Typographical Association. SPECIAL MEETINGS AT BETHEL CHAPEL. -Half- yearly meeting3 were held at Bethel English Calvinistic Methodist Chapel, in this town, on Sunday last, when the Rev Thomas Rees, of Cefn, moderator of the general assembly, preached eloquent sermons to numerous congregations. DEPARTURE OF POLICE-CONSTABLE DAVID ROBERTS.—This well-known aud respected con- stable left Cadoxton on Saturday last for Ferndale. On Friday evening Acting-sergeant Ben Davies, on behalf of the members of the police' force at Cadoxton, presented Mr Roberts with a handsome -silver-mounted walking-stick as a token of regard and good wishes upon his departure from the Barry district. MÓVST PLEASANT ENGLISH BAPTISTS. — The Sunday school of Mount Pleasant English Baptist Chapel had their annual tea treat on Whit-Monday, when notwithstanding the un- favourableness of the weather, a successful festival was held, comprising tea in the afternoon, followed by games, etc., in a field off Court-road, and by an entertainment in the chapel in the evening. Mr Simmonds, Barry-road, was the caterer. ACCIDENT TO A BUTCHER'S ASSISTANT.—On Friday morning last a young man uamed Charles Lewis, a butcher employed as assistant with Mr Evan David, Yere-street, Cadoxton-Barry, was proceeding to the public slaughter-house in Court-road, when the horse suddenly shied, and threw Lewis headlong out of the cart on to the road, rendering him unconscious for some time. When picked up, Lewis was found to have sus- tained a dangerous scalp wound. He was carried home, and Dr Sixsmith has since been in attend- ance. BARRY DOCK. Ax EXPENSIVE LUXURY'.—Joseph Wood, Holton- road, was charged before the local magistrates yesterday with keeping a dog without a license.— Fined 7s 6d, including costs. MR ARTHUR J. WILLIAMS, M.P., will address a public meeting of constituents at the Bible Christian Chapel, Barry Dock, this evening (Thursday), at eight o'clock. Alderman Meggitt will preside, --ACLE. THE NEW TABERNACLE.—Preaching services at the new Tabernacle Welsh Congregational Chapel, Barry Dock, will be held on Sunday next, when the Rev Mr Morris. Ton, Rhondda Valley, will officiate. FALL INTO A SHIP'S HOLD.-On Friday after- noon last a labourer, aged 20. living at 21, Fryatt- street. Barry Dock, was descending into a ship's hold, at the dock, when he slipped and fell to the bottom, and sustained injnries to one of his legs. Dr. Bray attended.) T. G.TISEETT'S TEA TRADE still increases. It is his special study to please and give best value possible. Try the same priced Tea that you are in the habit of buying elsewhere, and judge for yourself. Note the Address :-T. G. TIBBETTS, The Grocer, Ceylon House, Holton-road, Barry Dock. THE HIBEKNIAN SOCIETY.—The members of the Cadoxton-Barry Hibernian Benefit Society, starting from their lodge-room at the Bassett Arms Hotel, marched on Whit-Monday morning in procession, headed by the Cardiff Hibernian Brass Band and tha magnificent banner of the lodge, to the railway station, rn route for Cardiff, in order to take part in the annual fete and gala thereat. THE ENGLISH BAPTISTS AND BIBLE CHRISTIANS. —Sunday School treats were held on Whit-Mon- day in connection with the English Baptist and Bible Christian Sunday schools, Barry Dock, the children at the respective places being entertained in a most enjoyable manner by the ad ulb members of the congregation during the afternoon, enter- tainments following at each place of worship in the evening. WELSH CONGREGATIONALISM.—The choir of Tabernacle Welsh Congregational Chapel, Barry Dock, led by Mr Hezekiah Rees, attended the annual musical festival of the Welsh Congrega- tionalista of Cardiff and district at Wood-street Chauel, Cardiff, on Whit-Tuesday, when the amalgamated choirs, numbering about 500 voices, wore conducted by Mr T. Glyndwr Richard?, Pontvoymmer. THE MALE VOICE PARTy.-The Barry Male Yoice Party, conductor Mr D. Farr, gave a most entertaining rehearsal at St. Mary's, Barry Dock, on Sunday afternoon last, of the test piece, The Fishermen (Maldwyn Price), for competition at Caerphilly Eisteddfod on the following day. There was a crowded and delighted audience, and a substantial collection was made in. aid of the fu nds of the party. During the proceedings Miss M. J. Rees, Ferndale, gave a beautiful rendering ot a sacred solo. Mr W. T. Llewellyn, accom- panist of the party, presided at the organ. GSOBGINA AND CATHERINE QUARREL.—The magistrates at Barry Dock Police Court (Mr S. B itchelor and Mr John Duncan) had before them yesterday a married woman named Georgina Dale, living in Castleland-street, Barry Dock, who was charged with assaulting Catherine Reeves, of Graving Dock-street. Prosecutrix said on the 2nd instant she was passing defendant's house. when Mrs Dale caught hold of her and struck and kicked her, and she. of course, fainted. Defend- ant and herself used to be neighbours. Evidence was given in defence to prove that Mrs Reeves was also abusive on the occasion and assaulted Mrs Dale.-Case dismissed. THE DRINK AGAIN.—Mary Ann Sullivan, said to give the police a great deal of trouble, was charged at the Police Court on Thursday with being drunk and disorderly at Cadoxton on the 4th instant, and was sent to prison for seven days.- Elizabeth Farrell, of Barry Dock, was charged with being in a similar plight at Cadoxton on the 4th instant, and was sent for seven days' hard labour.-Sidney Smith, mason, was charged with being drunk and disorderly, and with using threats towards his wife Regina Smith, on the 6th instant. The charge of using threats was withdrawn, and for the other offence a fine of 5s was imposed.- Martin Noon and John Collar, two rough-looking men. were fined 5s including costs for being drunk and disorderly on the night of the IGth instant. PRIMITIVE METHODIST SCHOOL TREAT.—The Sunday school annual treat in connection with the Primitive Methodist cause at Barry Dock took place on Whit-Monday. At one o'clock a pro- cession was formed, and marched to Cadoxton station, where the party took train for Sully, and proceeded to a field near the beach, kindly lent by Mr W. Thomas, The Hayes, where the ■children spent a very enjoyable time and partook of an excellent tea. The following teachers and friends assisted at the tea, &c. :—Mr Wedlake (superintendent), Mr Eveleigh (treasurer), Mrs Wedlake, Mr and Mrs Gibbs, Miss Lila Gibbs, Miss G. M. Gibbs, Misses Lizzie and Laura Willis, Mrs Draper, Mrs Willis, Mr and Mrs Symonds, Masters G. Brake and W. Williams, Mr and Mrs Davies, Mr and Mrs Blake, Mrs Thomas, and others. About eight o'clock the merry little party returned safely to Cadoxton, and marched to Barry Dock, singing en route. The Primitive Methodist cause have a school of between eighty and ninety members, with an average attendance of seventy. OPENING OF TABERNACLE WELSH CONGREGA- TIONAL CHAPEL.—The ceremony of laying memorial stones in connection with the new Tabernacle Welsh Independent Chapel. Holton- road. Barry Dock, will take place on Monday, June 3rd, by Mr Robert Duncan, the Buttrills, and Mr George Thomas, architect, Cardiff, for which interesting occasion the members of the church have provided two handsome silver trowels, beautifully designed and chased, with massive ivory handle', bearing the following inscription "Presented to Robert Duncan, E-q. [or George L Thomas, E-q.], on the occasion of laying memorial stone of the Welsh Congregational Chapel, Barry Dock. June 4th. 189-1." The trowels were supplied by Mr E. 0. Evans. ironmonger, Barry Dock and Cadoxton. and the inscription on each was en- graved by Mr McKay, of Aberystwith-crescent, Barry. The opening- services will be held at the chapel on the same day and on the following day, when prominent ministers of the denomination in South Wales will be present and take part. CHURCH SUNDAY SCHOOL TREAT.—Whit-Monday was spent by the Sunday schools of St. Mary's, the Welsh Church Mission, and Cadoxton Parish Church in an united festival. It was intended to have an outing in the Tynewydd Field, which had been kindly placed at the disposal of the Church friends by Mr J. J. Williams, but the weather proving unfavourable this enjoyable intention had to be reluctantly abandoned. Games, however, were indulged in by the children to their hearts' content during the early part of the afternoon, and tea was afterwards partaken of at the Welsh Church Mission-room, the good things provided being supplied by Mr W. Simmonds, confectioner, Llanharran House, Barry-road, and Mr J. Spickett, Rock House, Cadoxton, those who rendered aid in making the tea arrangements a success including the Rector (Rev E. Morris), Miss Morris, Rev J. H. Evans (curate), Mrs and Miss Molineux, Miss M. Evans (Main-street), Miss Wright, Miss M. J. Morgan, Miss Lizzie Morgan, Miss Morgan (Old Post Office), Mrs Evans (Kings- land-crescent), Mrs Gunning, Mrs and Miss Wedge, Miss Walls, the Misses Palmer, Mrs Brown (Central Police Station), Mrs Meredith, Messrs E. Lloyd, D. Lloyd, T. John, L. Molineux, Milsom, J. Lloyd, Elkins, Stevens, and others. Games again followed for an hour or two, and in the evening a variety entertainment was held at St. Mary's, the Rev J. H. Evans being conductor. An enjoyable programme of songs, duetts, recita- tions, &c., was rendered by Miss Morris, the I Misses Davies, Miss R. Edwards, Miss M. Parry, Misses N. Clarke, A. Veysey, M. Grey, L. Davies, E. Schweitzer, M. John, L. Plank, Lizzie John, Lettice John, C. Jones, A. Harvey, C. Wedge, E. Watkins, L. Evans, Pollie Griffiths, E. Fowler, D. Smith, P. Grey, Masters J., M., and E. Fowler, D. Smith, P. Grey, Masters J., M., and L. Molineux, &c. Prizes for solo singing were kindly given by Dr Six«mith and Mr D. Lloyd, and in the boys' competition Mark Molineux, A. Hopgood, W. Jeffreys, and L. Molineux were successful; and N. Clark, L. Plank, A. Veysey, and P. Grey in the girls', the singing being adjudicated by Mrs Treharne, the Misses Small, Miss Small (Nottingham), Miss Edwards, Miss Parry, Miss Williams, the Misses Palmer, and Miss John. Miss A. Davies, Miss Palmer, and Master J. Molineux presided at the organ and an address to the children was delivered during the evening by Mr J. R. Llewellyn. The pleasant proceedings were brought to a close shortly before ten o'clock, the company being presented with a bun each and some fruit. EAST BARRY. BARRY CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH (ENGLISH).— On Sunday next, the Rev D. Henry Rees, minister, will officiate. Services—Morning at 11 evening, at 6.30.-Adrt. BETHEL ENGLISH BAPTIST CHAPEL, HARBOUR- ROAD.-May 6th-Rev. Owen Owen, Forth. May 13th—Rev. E. Roberts, D.D., Pontypridd. May 20th-Rev J. H. Horn, Baptist College, Cardiff. May 28th-Rev. T. Davies, Bethel, Cardiff. The above ministers will (D.V.) supply the pulpit during May. Services at 11a. na. and 6.30 p.m. All seats free. A hearty welcome to all. FLOWER SERVICE AT ST. PAUL'S.—The Sunday School of St Paul's Church, East Barry, held a successful flower service on Sunday afternoon last, the floral collection being a delightfully varied and exquisitely pretty one. An address was delivered by the Rev J. Price. The flowers were afterwards handed over to the superintendent of the Nursing Association for distribution among the sick poor of the district. THE GLEE PARTY'S BENEFIT CONCERT.—A grand concert was given at the Market Hall, Barry, on Saturday evening last, for the benefit of the funds of the Barry Male Voice Party, which, under the conductorship of Mr D. Farr. gave charming renderings of The Martyrs of the Arena," Comrades in Arms," The Little Church," and the test piece, The Fisherman," gaining enthusiastic encores at each appearance. Miss B. Reynolds, Penygraig (soprano), and Miss Maggie Rees, Ferndale (contralto), sang very sweetly the songs allotted to them, a Pa le mae fy nhad!" given by the former as a well-merited encore, having a thrillingly pathetic effect. Mr H. De Boer, of Cadoxton, was never heard to better advantage than on this occasion with his violin, and was warmly complimented by the veteran musical conductor, Mr Jacob Davies, of Cardiff, during the evening. Mr A. Jenkins, Porth (tenor) and Mr Justin Parry, Penarth (bari- tone) were in capital voice, and Master T. Manders. of Cardiff, was particularly successful in his clarionet solos, Le Thiere's Beneath thy window gaining for him a spirited recall. Mr D. J. Thomas, Porth, and Miss Williams, Cert. R.A.M., Barry Dock (late of Aberavon) proved excellent accompanists and Mr R. Evans, general manager of the Barry Company, was as usual a happy chairman, and he described thetconcert at the close as a rich musical treat, expressing a hope that another concert will be given for the benefit of the party at an early date, especially as they had always given their services gratuitiously towards all objects of public charity in the district hitherto. The following was the programme :— Part 1—Song, The children's home" (Cowen), Miss B. Reynolds song, O! na byddai'n haf o hyd (W. Davies), Mr A. Jenkins; violin solo, Broken melody" (August Van Bienew), Mons. De Boer song. The better land (Cowen), Miss Maggie Rees glee," Hues of day (encored), Hen Feibion Glee Party clarionet solo, Beneath thy window" (Le Thiere), Master T. Maaders (encored); chorlls," The martyrs of the arena" (Adolphe Adam), Barry Male Voice Party (encored). Part 2.-Song, "Mae'r gan yn aros (Alaw Brycheinog), Miss R. Neynolds. Penygraig violin solo, l; Home sweet home" (Farmer), Mons. De Beer, Cadoxton solo, li Alone on the raft," Miss Maggie Rees song, Longshoreman Billy," Mr D. Lewis (encored); clarionet solo, "Oberon (Weber), Master T. Manders glee. "The Fisherman" (Maldwyn Price), Barry Male Voice Party, (encored): solo, "I will extol Thee" (Handel) Miss B. Reynolds; song, The stowaway," Mr Justin Parry glee, "The little church (Becker), Barry Male Voice Party. DINAS POWIS. ILLNESS OF MR F. G. BIRD.- We learn with regret that Mr F. G. Bird, son of Mr Robert Bird, J.P., Cardiff, is lying seriously ill at Dinas Powis. Mr Bird was taken ill a few days ago, and has suffered from complication of inflammation of the lungs and typhoid fever. For some time his con- dition was most critical, but on Wednesday he was a little better. The latest information was to the effect that he had somewhat improved, though he was still far from being out of danger. COGAN. THE SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION.—The polling for the triennial election of the Cogan and Llan- dough School Board is being conducted to-day (Friday) at the schools, and the result will be I made known this evening. PENARTH. HOLIDAY ENJOYMENT. — Before Mr John Duncan, sitting at the office of the Penarth magis- trates' clerk, Cardiff, on Tuesday last, Thomas Jones and Robert Slow were charged with being drunk and disorderly at Penarth on Whit-Mon- day, and were discharged with a caution, the men promising not to repeat the offence. DOCK SHIPMENTS.—The volume of coal ship- ments at Penarth Dock keeps somewhat low, the official report on Friday last showing the totals for the six previous working days to be :-Friday, 5,676 tons 15 cwt. Saturday, 3,8!)3 tons 15 cwt. Monday, 8,762 tons 8 cwt. Tuesday, (1,979 tons 1 cwt. Wednesday, 6,498 tons 18 cwt. Thursday, 9,144 tons It) cwt. total, 40,951 tons 16 cwt. WHIT-MONDAY.—Bank holiday was here ushered in by a threatening sky, which doubtless deterred many early visitors. In the afternoon, however, a steady influx set in, the majority, as usual, gravitating beachwards, where those wishing for a trip on the briny took advantage of the Lady Emlyn, the new steam launch, which busily ploughed the deep all day. The churches and chapels gave their accustomed school treats, but under cover, owing to the unsettled weather. THEFT OF CLOTHING.—Before Mr John Duncan, at the office of the clerk to the Penarth justices, John \Val..oh was charged with stealing two flannel shirts, a jacket, a pair of trousers, from 13, Salop- street. Penarth. Prisoner lodged with a watchman named Arnott, and took the wearing apparel during his temporary absence. Upon beingformally charged by P. C. Abraham, he admitted taking the articles, and said it was through drink.-He was remanded till Thursday at Barry Dock. PRESENTATION TO FOOTBALL OFFICIALS.—At the-annual dinner of the Penarth Football Club, held on Wednesday week last, Mr Dewar was presented with a handsome gold watch as a token of appreciation of the manner in which he had discharged his duties as secretary. Mr J. T. Llewellyn was also presented with a gold Albert chain and pendant for his services as treasurer and otherwise assisting to promote the welfare of the club. The articles forming the testimonials were supplied by Mr C. Wehrley, jeweller, Penarth. LLANTWIT-MAJOR. THE CmIING EISTEDDFOD.—The committee of the grand eisteddfod to be held on August Bank Holiday, in aid of the fund for the renovation of Bethesda-y-Fro and Llantwit-Major Congregational Chapels, have just issued their programme, which contains a numerous list of interesting subjects for competition, including a £ 10 prize for the chief choral competition, Then round about the starry Throne (Handel), with a second prize of Z2 10s. "The little Church (Becker) is the subject of a male voice competition, prize JE5. All who feel an interest in the success of the eisteddfod cannot do better than send to the secretary, Mr J. B. Llewelyn, Boverton, Cowbridge, for a copy of the programme. CARDIFF. CALL AT THE OLD DOLPUIN, Church-street, Cardiff, for Soup, Hot or Cold Luncheons, Wines, &c., of the best quality. ABERTHAW. The London Gazette of Friday last states that at an extraordinary general meeting of the members of the Aberthaw Pebble Lime Company (Limited), recently held at Cardiff, it was resolved that the company be wound up voluntarily.