Barry Herald

BARRY MASTER BAKERS' ASSOCIATION. SEVENTH ANNUAL DINNER. ""¥. 'r"p-- SUCCESSFUL GATHERING. The seventh annual dinner of the Master Bikers in the Barry district was held under the auspices of the Barry District Master Bakers' and Confectioners' Association on Wednesday •▼ening, at the Windsor Hotel, Barry Dock, Councilor J. H.Jose, J.P., presiding. Among those who sat down to an excellent dinner were, besides the Chairman, Mr R. Vizard (Cardiff). Mr Baggn (Cardiff), Mr C. H. Lewis, Councillor J. 1.. Davies. Mr P. Lennox, Dr P: J. O'Donnell, C.C., Dr C. F. Sixsmith, Mr J. Weaver, Mr B. G. Davies, Mr and Mrs F. Maisey, Mrs C. H. Lewis. Miss Blake, Mr and Mra Phillips, and Messrs J. Spickett, A. Seaton, B. A. Walker, J. H. Reed, D. Lloyd, W. J. Travers, &c. About 80 ladies and gentlemen partook of dinner, the tables being laid out with all possible neatness by Mr and Mrs Hobbs, the gonial manager and manageress of the hotel. The room was also prettily decorated. After the banquet, the Chairman appropriately proposed the R, yal and patriotic toasts, which were loyally horoured. Another patriotic toast was the Continued Success of our Arms in South Africa," proposed by the Chairman, and honoured by the singing of Rule Britar nia." The Ex-President of the Barry Association (Mr P Lennox) briefly proposed the "Nationat Association of Ma-tt-r Bakers and Confectioners," to which Mr W. J. Travtrs (Cardiff) spoke in response. He referred to the good work being done by the National Association in the way of technical education, schools having been established in London for the purpose of training the young mem- bers of the trade. THE LOCAL TOASTS. The Incal toast list was a long one, the first being that of the "Town and Trade of Barry," submitted by Dr P. J. O'Donnell, who said that the success and prowpei ity of the district was dear to all of them. He could not help referring to a late member of the Association, Mr Benjamin Lewis, the father of their worthy president. (Hear, hear.) Mr Lewis had laboured hard in the district many years ago, and he was glad to see that his son occupied such an honoured position in the Association. Referring to Barry's position as a town, Dr O'Donnell said that it was very gratifying to sit at the Ceunty Council's meetings and hear Barry referred to by him who looked after the health of the county as one of the most sanitary towns within his jurisdiction. (Hear, hear.) As a residential locality they pos- sessed all that could induce people to settle amongst them. Their schools, both primary and secondary, were in the highest state of efficiency. Their secondary schools having been found too small for the needs of the district, were beirg enlarged at an expense of £ 5,000 or £ 6,000. The school, as it existed a short time since, did not nearly fulfil the requireimnts of such a town as Barry. As to the trade of Barry, he was sorry to say he could not speak as to its condition at the present time. In one part of Barry they fell the full force of the Lad state of tiade, namely, at Cadoxton. For the past ten or twelve years they had experienced mai>y ups aiid dovns at Cadoxton, bul he hoped that a new era ould soon commence in the history of the district, and that soon there would be established on Cadoxton Moors industries which would be a regular source of employment to the inhabitants of that end of the town. Although the docks shipped an enormous amount of coal they were rather peculiarly situated. For the proceeds of the trade in great part did not remain in Bairy. A good part of their energy was thus rendered valueless by this, but he believed that gOt d times were in store for their town and trade. (Cheers.) Mr A. Seaton, builder, responded. He spoke of the niarv, Ilous character of the town, and its great extent when compared to what it was a few years ago. He thought, however, that their governing body coulo with advantage pay more attention to the paving of the streets nearer at hand than Cardiff-road. TH. TOAST OF THE EVENING. Dr Treharne, J.P, was to have proposed the principal toast on the list, Success to the Barry and Cadoxton Master Bakers' Association," but not being able to be present, the duty devolved upon the Chairman. Councillor Jose said that, although he had ne connection with the Association, he thought they would agree with him that any association which had for its object the protection of trade and traders, deserved the heartiest sup- port. He was glad to think that, during the time the Association had been established, it had grown continually, so that to-day it numbered at least 90 per eeut. of the bakers of the district among its members. (Hear, hear.) He could not say exactly what were the purposes of the Aseociatiobi but he believed that one was the prevention of cutting prices. If it was not so, it ought to be. (Hear, hear.) Every man had a right to a fair return for his labour or capital, and that being 80, no one could have any objection to an association which had for its object the maintaining of fnir prices among trad, ra. Referring to the late Mr Benjamin Lewis, the Chairman said he was almost the first man with whom he had made acquaintance when he first came to Barry. They had worked together, and there was no one for whom he had a greater rcspect, and glad he was to see the post of honour occupied by his son, whom he hoped would worthily fill it in the future as in the past. (Cheers.) Mi C. H. Lewis, the president, in response, said that the chairman had well stated the object of the Association. They now stood in a better position than ever before, and he hoped they would main- tain it. It was with great pleasure that he replied to such a toast. Mr A. B. Walker, the vice-president, also spoke. The next toast was" tbe "Milling Industry," given by Mr J. L. Davies, D.C., which, however, was no* responded to, Messrs W. M. Lewis and W. Spiller not being present. The Retiring Officers," a most popular toast, was neatly submitted by Mr J. D. Watson, who referred to the invaluable services rendered to the Association by the late Mr Benjamin Lewis. He coupled with the toast the names of Mr P. Lennox, Mr F Macey, and Mr T. D. Maurice. Messrs Lennox and Macey briefly responded. THE MOST IMPORTANT TOAST. Mr Sam Griffiths was to have submitted the most important toast of the evening—"The Ladies" —but not being present this pleasant duty devolved unon Dr O'Donnell, as a married man. He did so neatly aud gracefully, and Mr B. G. Davies, solicitor, Cadoxton, as a bachelor, wittily res- ponded. The toasts of the "Visitors" and "Press" having been honoured, the former being proposed by Mr J. B. Read, Messrs D. Lloyd, M. Baggs, and W. J. Travers speaking in response, and the latter given by Mr J. Spickett, the new president of the Association (Mr C. H. Lewis) submitted "The Chairman." This having been musically honoured, Councillor Jose, in response, said that during the twelve months he had occupied the position of chuirmau of the District Council he had en- deavourec1 at all times to meet the wishes of the to^nspe' pie, when called upon to preside at meet- ings, irrespective of creed or party. Public men ought to fully realise that they represented the people, ai d ought to act accordingly. "The Host aud Hostess" was the last toast on the li-t, and this was bri, fly and suitably proposed bv M' F. M isey, >lr Hobbs acknowledging on behalf ('f Mrs Hobbs and hims<lf. Bet" • en the toasts St'VI ral good songs were sung t y Mist- Bh'kf-. Miss C. Hobbs and Messrs Martin, Evans. Miles, aud other gen lemen. Mr C. H Wo dfMI pr- sided at the pi;• no. The company btoke up shortly before midnight.

Billiard Match at C. ry Dock, The return match between C. Starr, marker at the Windsor Hotel, Barry Dock and E. W. Doxey marker at Culby'a Hotel, for 1,000 up, took placd on Monday evening last before a good■ atten- rUt-ce The came was an exciting one, ana r suited as f(i¡lo B :-8tarr, 1,000: Doxey, 873; btarr wioi.itiB by 127 points. Starr's best breaks were 45 36 34, 33, 33, 31, 50, and 28 and Doxey s, 46, 40 32* 30. 26, a< d 26. Starr proved to be in ex- cellei t lorni. On the last occasion,, when the two markers met, Doxey won by a single point.

THE WAR. f LETTERS FROM A LADY JN MOLTENO. EXCITING EXPERIENCES. Miss Emily Richardson, a young lady well known at Barry, where she spent a lengthened holiday two years ago with her aunt, Mrs Hurley, fruiterer, 75. High-street, has contri- buted a graphic account of the excitement at Molteno when the Cape Mounted Police were first ca:led upon to defend the town. In conclusion, she states that the whole of Moltene, in conjunction with herself, think that if honour is given where honour is due, a great number of the Cape Mounted Police will, after their return from the Transvaal, be recommended for the V.C." Miss Richardson writes to her aunt as follows:— Molteno, January 17th, 1900. My dear Uncle and Aunt,—Just a line to let you know that we have been getting an exciting time of it since last I wrote. One night, when we were quite sure we were perfectly safe, we went to bed without a fear for the morrow. Next morning, to aur surprise, the Boers were seen marching over a hill against the side of Molteno. I think I have told you we have only 250 Cape Mounted Police guarding the town. Well, these wretched Boers marched right around them, fixed their cannon on a hill above them, and started shelling right and left. Maude and Mary Anne were staying with Jennie at the time. A shell flew over them and burst just below their feet, but, thank God, did not hurt either of them. For ten hours this fight continued, but at last our artillery made them scoot back to Stormberg for their lives. Didn't the English people rejoice to see them retreat! Mar- vellous to relate, not one of our men got a scratch, while the Boer loss is estimated at about 50. We have pieces of shell, shrapel, some Mauser bullets- all relics of the fight. This fight was seen with our own eyes we could actually see the shells burst Maude was terribly frightened, but plucky Mary Ann never shed a tear. They also had another fight, or skirmish, the other day-50 of our plucky police against 300 Boers We did not see the fight, but we heard the firing for about five hours. Our men came back without a scratch of coutse, we do not know the Boer loss, for after the heaviest battle they say they only lost one. This is the fourth fight we have had around here. We are getting quite accustomed to the sound of shot and shell. Little did we think when we wue home so shortly that we should live in all this turmoil and confusion. A train has not been near the place for three months of course, I mean luggage and passenger trains. We are still living on credit; no money, I suppose, until the Boers are driven out. We are all well, and as happy as can be under the circum- stances. Molteno, January 24th, 1900. Still safe, although two battles and two skirmishes have taken place around us. We are so used to this kind of thing that I do not know what we are to do for excitement when the war is over. We are still in Molteno, and likely to remain here. Trie Boers tried to take us once, and were not successful, so I do net think they will try that game again. Before Christmas we were running sh oi, of provisions, but now ehorkeeepers are I getting more confident and getting stuti in. Some wagon loads have come in, so we are safe for food, and as for the Boers, we have got over our dread of them. Just fancy, Dutch boys I have known all my life have j ined the enemy, to say nothing of their fathers. This is what makes it so difficult- so many Colonials joining the Boers. We have had a very hot summer some nights we have not been able to sleep for the beat. We are all well and happy, but longing for the end of this terrible war. A SERGEANT'S OPTIMISM. Sergeant Harris, of the Ist Welsh Regiment, writing from Rensburg Camp to his brother at Barry Dock, after describing the pleasant voyage out and the substantial Christmas treat given the regiment at Port Elizabeth, says :—" We left Port Elizabeth for Naauwport ou January 8th. The Monday aiter our arrival we were seut to hold a kopje—Porters Kop—which the enemy was threat- eDiDg. As soon as the enemy came to know we were there their artillery was put in action. Of course, all of us wanted to have a look at the shells bursting. I had a look over a ridge, when some- I thing struck me that we were making a fine mark for the enemy. I soon bobbed down behind a big boulder, when a shell struck in front a little shoit. Fortunately, it did not explode. The other shells burst well ever ue. Bullets and splinteia of shell fell amongst us, but no one was hurt. Our artillery responded and silenced their guns. One Saturday night, about sine o'clock, we had a fine bit of sport, seeing the enemy firing for about an hour. They thought we were attacking them. General French does net believe in sacrific- ing men's lives if he can possibly see another way of doing the thing. PRESENTATION TO LOCAL YEOMEN. On Monday evening, at the Royal Hotel, Cadox- ton, a smoking concert was held under the presidency of Councillor Robert Hughes, J.P, Cardiff, when Troopers J. W. Griffiths, of Green- yard Farm, and A. H. Howells, Coldbrook, both members of the Glamorganshire Yeomanry Volunteers, were feted. They were also made the recipients of a handsome pair of field-glasses and a silver cigarette case each, which had been sub- scribed for by their many friends in the district, as tokens of respect and good wishes on their depar- ture for aetive service in South Africa. Major- General Lee, Dinas Pow is, who sent a letter of apology for absence, also sent a JE5 uote to each of the troopers. An excellent musical programme was taken part in by the chairman, Messrs F. Hooper, G. S. Cardell, T. A. Harris, Fisher, W. R. Howells, F. J. Cram, E. George, G. Rooney, | T. Price, Spiridion, R. Howells, F. B. Mackford, H. M, Williams, H. W. Waters, J. R. Thomas, F. S. T. Brooks, Vv. M. James, F. W. Hybart, Ex- sergeant John, G. B. Davies, B. Hoddinott, &c. A collection in aid of Lady Eva Wyndham-Quin's Imperial Yeomanry Hospital Fund realised the som of £ 2. CONCERTS IN AID OF THE RESERVISTS. On Thursday in last week a meeting was held at the Army and Navy Veterans' Rooms, Thompson- street, Barry Dock, ith the oLject of forming a committee for the purpose of organising weekly eoneerts for the benefit of the Reservists and families. Mr R. N. Davies presided, and a com- mittee, including Councillor J. H. Jose, was formed. This committee secured the Empire Hall, Thomp- son-street, kiudly lent by Mr R. C. Cullum, Lloyds' Bank, and on Saturday evening the first of the series of concerts was held there. There had been little time for advertising the concert, but the attendance was fair, the admission being sixpence each.—After an overture by the pianist (Mr E. Ryau) the Chairman (Councillor Jose) said that JE335 had already been subiscribed to the Reservist Fund. This was given principally by working men. There were 12 families receiving relief of 12s per week, and several fathers, who were dependant upon their sona, received 7s 6d per week. The Chairman pointed out that the fund was not only for the support of the family during the absence of the husband, but for its after- support should the breadwinuer die abroad. He also said that certain of the Barry Railway em- ployes' wives and families were allowed 12s a week, and under those circumstances tfcey would not participate in the fund. In the concert which followed Miss Blake, of the Barry Temperance Choir, sang "Angus McDonald" and The last mileitone," and Mrs Bumford, of the same choir, The Bells of St Mary's," and The heavenly song." The death of Nelson" and 11 Retain unto they rest" were rendered by Mr James Davies, and Queen of the earth by Mr Pritchard, both -of the Barry Glee Society. The three B'e were a trio who manipulated the mandolines. Mr White gave heartily The Union Jack (if Old England," and Mr J. Thomas put some life into a recitation called Revenge." The comic element was well supplied by Mr Woodward (the Rev Siodihan) and Mr Morris. Messrs Thompson and Shackell kindly loaned the piano. COMPLIMENTARY DINNER. Trooper R. E. Watkins, the Barry Bank cashier, who belongs to Major Quin's corps, was on Thurs- day evening in last week the recipient of yet another honour, when a number of his friends foregathered at the Barry Hotel, the occasion being celebrated by a dinner, over which Mr Sum Griffiths, in the absence of Major Quin, presided. The Chairman was supported by Drs C. Williams, P. Billups, and G. Irving, and many of Trooper Watkins' con- freres from the district banks were present. Eulogistic speeches were, of course, the order of the evening, which was very happily spent. ANOTHER SMOKER. Another Reservist was made the recipient of a piesentatioD at a Smoker on Thursday evening in last week, in the p, rson of Private David John, of 60, Queen-street, Barry, a Reservist of the 41st Regiment. The Smoker was held at the Bairy Dock Liberal Working Men's Club, Thompson- street, Mr F. Huelin, the secretary, presiding. In felicitious terms Mr Hueliu spoke of Private John's good qualities, and presented him in the name of the company with a pipe, pound of tobacco, and £ 1.—Mr Howland, butcher, Thomp- son-street, also promised to supply Mrs John and family with a joint of meat weekly until the bread- winner's return. There was a lot of singing on the occasion, those taking part being Messrs E. Rielly, E. Oldham, F. Gardner, T. Mathiew, Vickery, J Giles, D. Holland, W. Jones, with Howland and J. Hart. Mr Regan presided at the piano. n_

BARRY DEBATING SOCIETY "PUBLIC HYGIENE." Mr Charles Hockley, one of the Barry District sanitary inspectors, read a deeply interesting paper on the above subject before the Barry Debating Society on Monday evening. There was a good attendance of members, among whom were Drs Gillon Ir ving, Kelly, and W. R. Owen, the two former contributing very instructive speeches on the subject of Public Health during the discus- sion. Mr J. O. Davies presided. Mr Hockley, in opening, defined hygiene in the words of the late Pro. Parkes, as a science which aims at rendering growth more perfect, decay less rapid, life more vigorous, and death more remote. Hygi enic law has been (Mr Hockley said), and is being, disregarded in many ways. Our conditions of life are unnatural commerce brings us together into densely populated areas, often too small to admit cleanly surroundings, resulting in the pro- duction of disease. The aim of hygiene is to correct the defects of our surroundings and habits, and much has been done towards that end. Knowledge regarding the nature of contagion has advanced by leaps and bounds, and this has led to a greater precision in the measures adopted to combat it. The measure of the prosperity of any country is its amount of lucrative commercial intercourse with other countries and the maintenance of a high standard of public health is intimately connected with the maintenance and increase of trade. Sir James Paget considered that national health and national wealth are synonymous terms, and that the necessary high standard of health can only be maintained by individual effort and application of hygienic law. These laws have been learnt slowly through experience, bitterly gained by the appear- ance and re-appearance of diseases. In its present development hygiene is a thing of our own time. A large and general care for the public health has been taught us by many a disastrous campaign by many an unfortunate naval expedition in which the crews have been decimated by scurvy. References were made to the outbreaks of plague, small-pex, and cholera in the past, the codditions life where they appeared, and the treat- ment established for them. Vaccination received a blessing from Mr Hockley, He said The truth and value of its discovery have been attested by successive commissions of inquiry; the great reduc- tion in the mortality from small-pox is a notable example of the great good that can be done by adopting which science and experience have proved to be the best known and theories which ignore vaccination as a preventative must be rejected until a better explanation of the diminished mor- tality from the disease can be offered. The growth of legislation regarding public health was traced and the very dirty state of public conveyances, notably railway coaches, was des- cribed as abominable—cushions full of dust, sides and ceiling absolutely a disgrace, while the floors beggared description. The better housing of the poor, the isolation and nursing of those suffering from infectious diseases, the detection of unwhole- some food stuffs, the provision of abundant sup- plies of pure water, the application of the Public Health Acts to the mercantile marine, and the sanitary disposal of the dead were touched upon as illustrating the present regard for and study of this matter. There was a warm discussion around many points, notably that of vaccination, and among those who took part were Drs Kelly and Irving Messrs Dealey, F. and J. Burgess, James, Jones, and Webber. A very hearty vote of thanks was accorded Mr Hockley at the close.

CONFERENCE OF TEMPERANCE WORKERS. ENERGETIC MEASURES ADOPTED. On Thurseay evening last a well attended con- ference of temperance workers was held at the English Congregational Chapel, Barry Dock, Mr S. R. Jones presiding. All the temperance societies in the district were represented, and among those present were Councillor E. B. Smith-Joues, Revs Ben Evans, W. D. Lee Cann, Miss A. Williams, Mrs Jones (Barry), Messrs J. Cruise, J. Meikle, W. J. Flowers, J. P. Panniers, &c. The Rev Ben Evans read a paper on suggestions for making the forthcoming temperanee mission a great success. It was felt that a great deal could be done if each individually followed the suggestions adopted by the conference, which determined to do as well as speak. Acting upon Mr Evans' suggestions, it was decided to distribute a bill at each house in the district with a personal invitation to householders to try and attend one or two of the meetings of the Mission that three parties should meet the working men as they left the docks, and other places and that others should stand at different points and urge the public to attend. If these energetic measures are faithfully carried out, nothing will prevent the mission being a complete success. iT

-l. BARRY EVENING SCHOOLS COMMITTEE. *"ftt r i. .——————— THE QUESTION OF A QUORUM. The only inembers in attendance at a meeting of the Evening Schools Committee of the Barry School Board on Tuesday evening were the Revs W. Williams and Mr John Rees, and although Mr R. Trttharne Rees, the Clerk, went in search of a third member to constitute a quorum, not one was found whose sense of public duty was not overcome by a desire-for entertamment or ease, or pleasure. it was reported to the two member's that Mr Cryer, the teacher of applied, mechanics, had written asking fer permisllion to seek prizes for the success- ful students who were '.erving terms of apprentice- ship in any of the local engineering shops. The sum of £ 121 had been earned from the Science and Art Department, and 994 5i from the County Council in respect of the work done last session. It was, however, decided to allovr local patriotism full play on St David's Day, when the evening schools, as well as the day schools, will be closed. The present term 2nds on March 22ud.

BARRY RAILWAY TRAFFIC RETURNS. The total returns from passenger, goods, and mineral traffic (including receipts of the Vale of Glamorgan Hailway) for the week a ending February 17th, 1900, amounted to £ 10,554, as compared with £ 10,354 in the cor- responding week last year.

YR AELWYD GYMREIG. [DAN OLYGIAETH ALLTUD.] Cyfres o Gyfarfodydd Dirwestol. MR GOL., -Caniatewch i mi alw sylwCymry y dref at y g) fres o gyfarfodydi dirwestol sydd i'w cynal yn ein plith, i ddechreu nos Sadwrn nesaf, ac i bara dros nos Iau. Cynelir y cyfarfodydd hyn dan nawdd Cynghrair yr Eglwysi Rhyddion a Chymdeithasau Dirwestol y He. Yr areithiwr yw Mr T. W. Glover, o Awstralia a New Zealand. Daw yma gyda chymeradwyaeth uchel y rbai sydd wedi ei glywed,-yn siaradwr hyawdl ac effeithiol, yn un sydd yn deall ei bwno yn dda, ac wpdi bod yn gyfrwng i wneyd lies mawr mewn gwahanol ranau o'r byd. Pan yn galw sylw at y owestiwn hwn yr ydym yn cyfeirio meddwl ein cydgenedl at fater nas gallwn fforddio ei eageuluso na'i anwybyddu. Mae ei effeithiau mor amlwg fel nas gallwn beidio eu gweled. Mantais an- mbrieiadwy i'r dref fyddai lleihad mawr yn yr yfed sydd yn cymeryd lie, ac wrth gyd- weithredu gyda'r cyfarfodydd hyn mae yn bosibl enill rbyw feddwyn i fod yn sobr. Cynhelir yr boll gyfarfodydd yn Ngbapel y Bedyddwyr Seisnig, Heol Holton. Gwahodd- iad cynhes i'r cyfarfodydd.—Ydwyf, &c., BEN EVANS. t' .II! "'I =-C===--========.=

BARRY CHAMBER OF TRADE ENSUING YEAR'S OFFICERS. An adjourned annual meeting was held at the Glamorgan Restaurant, Barry, of the local Chamber of rrade, when business dealing with the rules of the society was got through. The following have been elected officers for the ensuing year:—President, Mr T. Lewis; vice- presidents, Messrs J. H. Brough and Theophilus Williams, treasurer, Mr W. P. Phillips, and secretary, Mr H. D. Blackmore. The Execu- tive Committee elected consists of Messrs T. P. Thomas, W. R. Hopkins, W. H. Gibby, Dr Percy Smith, F. J. Broomfield, and A. Jackson.

BARRY FUND FOR RESERVISTS' FAMILIES. MJti! £ >li TO THE ED FOR OF THE "RARRY HERALD." SIR,-In all parts of this country funds are being started for the families of Reservists who have re-joinel their regiments, and I think the town of Barry should do its share in this matter. Th( great wave of Imperial patriotism which is fljwing through the length and breadth of t'te land is, I am sure, to be found in Barry, and as Chairman of the Barry Urban District Council, I shall be very pleased to receive any subscriptions which the inhabitants of this district may wish to give. The Dis- trict Council have appointed a committee to assist me in distributing the amounts re- ceived to the families of Reservists living in the district who will be in need of help. It is, I am sure, well known to your. readers that the pay of a Reservist allocated to his wife and children is not sufficient to maintain them. It would be a great disgrace to Barry if the wives and children of men who, at their country's call, have left their homes to face death, should be compelled to have resource to Poor Law relief, the least we can do is to see that the men who are fighting our battles shall have no anxiety about the support of their wives and children. Yours truly, J. H. JOSE, Chairman of Barry U. D. Council. District Council Offices, Barry, 2nd Nov., 1899. Amounts already acknowledged JE335 15 5 Additional Subscriptions: Employees Barry Graving Dock Co. 7 12 2 Messrs C. H. Bailey 5 8 6 Loco Dep. Barry Rail- way Co 2 10 0 Port Staff Dockmaster and General Office, Barry Railway Co. 5 5 0 Proceeds of Billiard Matches Culley's Hotel Feb. 7, Windsor Hotel Feb. 19th, Messrs E. W. Doxsey and C. Starr 5 0 0 Collecting book No. 31, Sergt. H. Holland. 1 0 0 Total. £ 362 11 1 Subscriptions to be paid to above fund should be paid into any bank in the Barry district, or lent to me direct. J. H. Josi.

A SEAMAN'S STRANGE FALL. The inquest on the body of Horatio Nelson, a seaman on board the s.s Penzance, who was killed en board, was held at the Poliee-station, Barry Dock, on Friday ia last week, before Mr E. B. R?ece, county coroner. Evidence was given that deceased in setting the try-sailk must have fallen down the hold, but how be did so, seeing that the combings of the hatch were at least 3ft high, could not be satisfactorily explained by the witnesses, and the jury returned a verdict that there was no evidence to show how the fall was occasioned.

BARRY RAILWAYMEN'S AGITATION. MISSTATEMENT CORRECTED. At a joint eommittee meeting of the repre- sentatives of the four railway companies, held at Pontypridd on Sunday to receive replies from the managers of the four railways con- cerned in the present dispute, the secretary explained that no replies had yet been received. Inquiries made by a HERALD reporter into this matter proved that there was some misapre- hension. Two of the workmen's representatives had been summoned to the general offices for the purpose of receiving a reply, which was considered as the only one which could lie made to the men's representations.

CADBURY'S cocoa. ABSOLUTELY PURE, tkwwfom BEST. ty.nriralv free from drugs orftay foreign admixture. Mo»t Sustaining, Refrwhing and Invigora- ting. CADBCBT'S Coooa is "a perfect food," and i* described by theiano«<as representing "the stan- dard of highest purity." When asking for Coooa, insist on having CADBTTKT'S (aold only in Packets and Tins)asother Ooooas are sometimes Mbttitated for the sake of extra profit.

DISTRICT NEWS. CADOXTON. EXTRAORDINARY SUCCESS in Gardening Opera- tions follow the -sowing of OWEW'S GARDEN SEEDS," which grow vigereusly and produce abundant crops. Five Prizes, 60s, 30s, 20s, 15s, and 10s, epen to &11 Wales, England, and Ireland, given for the best five specimecs of Onions grown from Seeds obtained from H. J. OWEN, Chemist, Cadoxton. BARRY DOCK. DAMAGE TO A STFAMF.R.-The s.s Penpol, of Br;std, whilst entering Barry Dock on Saturday morning, collided with the pierhead, two of her bow plates being stove in. VoLUNTAiiY IEOSPITAL.-One fresh patient has been admitted, one died, and one went out con- valescent since our last issue, leaving 14 still under treatment. Further gifts of money, old linen, flowers, &c, are daily needed. METHODIST FREE CHUliCH, BOTTRTLLS-ROAD, BARRY Docx.-ServiceS next Sunday 11 a.m and 6.30 p.m. Preachers, Rev J. J. Davies (morning), and Mr J. P. Panniers (evening). All seats free. Hymn-books provided. REV JOHN PUGH, D.D.—A meeting was to have been held at the Gospel Hall, Merthyr-street, on Monday evening, at which the Rev J. Pugh, D.D. (Cardiff), was to have &poken, but at the last mcment that gentleman wrute to say that he could not attend through illness. BARRY WIFE DESERTED.—-At Pontypridd Police Court on Wednesday Evan Williams, an engine- driver on the Barry Railway, was summoned for deserting his wife, who lived with her brother at 172, Holton-road. The magistrates, after a lengthened hearing, made an order of 10s weekly against defendant. Mr A. Jackson, solicitor, appeared for the complainant. COALTRIMMEBS' UNION.-At the annual meeting of the local branch of this Union, held at the Clarence Temperance Hotel, Barry Dock, on Satur- day last, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year :-President, Mr E. S. Phillips vice- president, Mr E. Griffiths treasurer, Mr J. Williams secretary, Mr W. Tame, Glenthorne, Barry Dock. Messrs E. S. Phillips, J- John, and E. Miles were elected local representatives on the Executive Committee. Mr E. S. Phillips occupied the chair. SALEM BAPTIST CHAPEL,—A very interesting eompetitive meeting was held at the above place of worship on W, dnesday evening, in connection with the Band of Hope. The chair was occupied by the Rev G. L'echidon Williams, and Mr Evan Richards, as conductor, did his work admirably. The musical portion was adjudicated by Mr Petty, Newland-street, and the recitations by Mr Lewis. There was a good attendance, and the receipts were placed in the Band of Hope Funds. The duties of secretary were in the able bands of Mr Aldridge. Messrs Esau and Nicholas sang in an excellent style, and both were much appreciated. BARRY. CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH. The pulpit next Sunday morning and evening will be occupied by the Rev W. Sarginson. GARDENERS AND ALLOTMENT-HOLDERS are re- commended to apply for my new Seed Catalogue for 1900. Speciality in Seeds always fresh. Cata- logues free.W. R. HOPKINS, Pharmaceutical Chemist, 88, High-street, Barry. BONVILSTONE. v PURSES OF GOLD.—A smoking concert was held at thQ Red Lion Hotel, Bonvilstone, on Saturday evening, when Troopers R, Roberts and R. Jones, of the Imperial Yeomanry, were presented with purses of gold. PENMARK. CONCERT.—For the benefit of the Reservists' wives and families, a grand concert was held at the Penmark Schoolroom on Wednesday evening in last week, when Mr 0. H. Jones, Funmon Castle, presided. Owing to the severe weather experienced the attendbnee was a little disappointing, still the room was comfortably filled with an appreciative audience. A strong united choir, drawn from the Penmark and Lla carfan districts, under the baton of Mr T. Davies, Llanbethery, rendered excellent service. The solos, duets, and recitations were ex- ceedingly well given, and reflected most creditably on the performers. Miss Gay, of the Vicarage, Penmark, proved herself an efficient accompanis-t; while Mr J. Jones's efforts as violinist were greatly appreciated. The Rev E. T. Morgan, Penmark, as chairman of committee Mr Duck, the Schools, as secretary and Mr W. James, junr., were most un- tiring in their efforts in working the concert to a successful issue, and great praise is due to them. The Chairman proposed a hearty vote of thanks to all who had contributed in making the movement a s.uccess, but he wished especially to particularise the names of Mr T. Davies, who had worked very hard in the training of the choir, and also Messrs Thompson and Shackell, music-sellers, Barry Dock, for the loan of the piano at a greatly reduced fee. This was carried with enthusiasm. A similar com- pliment, on the motion of Mr T. Price, Llan- bethery, seconded by Mr Thomas, Lancadle, having been paid the chairman for presiding so ably, the proceedings terminated by the singing of Hen wlad fy nhadau." The programme was as/ollows God save the Queen," the Choir; pianoforte solo, "Lurline," Miss GAy song, "Jeanette and Jeannot," Miss Thomas air, Sound an alarm," Rev E. Morgan song, The soldiers in the park," Miss Williams duet, You must'nt," Miss Alice and Master J. L. Davies song, When the boys come home," Miss Hopkins song, The soldier's grave," Mr T. Davies song, The river of years," Miss Gay; recitation, "The little girl and the president," Miss Hopkins, song, "Angus Mac- douald," Miss Price chorus, Comrades of glory," the Choir pianoforte solo, Echoes of Caledonia," Miss Gay song, "The carnival," Miss Hopkins i song, The song of the sickle," Rev E. Morgan j recitation, Glory, or left behind," Miss Hopkins song, Carissimo," Miss Williams duet, Yddau forur," Messrs T. and R. Davies; song, The island of dreams," Miss Price song (with chorus), Soldiers of the Queen," Mr Lougher song (with chorus), The absent-minded beggar," Miss Gay (collection for the Daly Mail Fund) Choral Fantasia on Victorian Airs, the Choir solo and chorus, Rule Brittania," Miss Williams.

Barry Glee Society's Concert. As will be seen by the announcement in another column, the Barry Glee Society give their annual concert next Wednesday evening, when many artistes of great reputation will assist. The demand for seats has been great, and a most successful entertainment is assured, the attraction of which will be greatly enhanced if the Society perfaim with their usual spirit and excellence.

Unclean Lodging-house at Cadoxton. Mary White, keeper of a common lodging-house at Holmes-street, Cadoxten, was fined 20a for keeping her house in a filthy, unsanitary state, and her license was cancelled.

MAGISTRATE AND ADVOCATE. BRUSH WITH THE BARRY BENCH. MR JACKSON WITHDRAWS FROM THE CASE. PASSAGE OF ARMS AT THE BARRY POLICE-COURT TO DAY. Charles Lewis, the son of a Wenvoe farmer, now living at Church-road, Canton, Cardiff, was sum- moned for cruelty to a mare, which was alleged to be in a field in a shockingly emaciated condition, without food and water. The proiecution was undertaken by Inspector Benford, of the R S P C A, Mr Alfred Jackson appearing for the defence. It was stated that the horse was found in a 21-acre field, in which there was no grass, and only one small trace of food having been sent to it.—It was stated for the defence that the horse was sent down from Cardiff to Wenvoe, and sufficient food was sent with it. In the course of the hearing a little breeze occurred between Mr O. H. Jones and Mr Alfred Jacksoo. In the eourse of the case Mr O. H. Jones declared that the. weather at the time the horse was turned out was frosty. r Mr Jackson said that was only a matter of recollection on the part of the Bench. Mr O. H. Jones thereupon stated There was a hard frost at the time. Mr Jackson I don't know that that is so but it appears to me iu this case I have not only to meet evideuce from the prosecution, but also from the Bench, and I feel the difficulty in this case. Mr O. H. Jones: You had better be oareful what you say. I made a remark, which I had a perfect right to make, that within our recollection the weather was frosty at the time. Will you be so good as not to make those remarks again, other- wise I shall order you to resume your seat. Until you apologise, I shall request you even now to do 80. Mr Jackson Then I withdraw the remark, sir. Mr Jones Then pi oceed with your case properly. Subsequently, when defendant was under cross- examination by Mr Jackson, Mr 0. H. Joues interrupted and put seveial interrogatories to witness. Upon the latter concluding, 'Mr Jackson stated that, seeing that every question he had put had been the occasion for a set of questions from the Bench, it was impossible to proceed, and he wished to intimate that he would, under the circum- stances, wit hdl aw from the case. It was not at all fair to the defendant. Mr Llewellen Wood Do you mean to say that the Bench are not entitled to ask questions ? Mr Jackson Not at ail, sir. I do not suggest it. Mr Wood It certainly meams that. Mr Jiickson Excuse me. sir it does not. Mr O. H Jones I am exceedingly surprised at you, who usually conduct your cases in a gentle- manly way, to see you get out of temper and behave in a manner improper to the Bench, im- proper to client and yourself. Mr Jackson I have no wish to behave to the Rench in any other spirit than that in which the Bench behave to me. The witness has been cross- examined by me, cross-examined by Mr Benford, and then came questions by you, and not the i-lightest objection offered. Then I addressed one question, and that elicited two or three from the Bench. Tnen I got up and asked another question, and that brought ag(ain another set of questions from the Bench. It is quite impossible for me to conduct the case with justice to my client when every question I ask elicits a lot more from the Btnch. Mr O. H. Jones You know that in the High Court a judge has an absolute right to ask a ques- tion at any time, and we have the same right. If you do withdraw from this case, you are behaving in a manner that is entirely unprofessional and unworthy of yourself. Mr Jackson: I have already withdrawn from the ease, Mr O. H. Jones (sternly): Then resume yeur seat at once. Mr Jackson I am going to do so, air. Defendant then conducted his own case and was eventually fined f3 aud costs.

BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, AND DEATHS. NOTICES should be. sent in on er before I' a. en THURSDAY, to ensure insertion in the next issue. BIRTHS. HOLE-On the 16th inst, at 13, Thompson-street, Barry Dock, the wife of Mr Hole, manager, of a daughter. WILLIAMS—On the 16th inst, at 12, Lower Pyke- street, Barry Dock, the wife of Mr Williams, of a son. GRIFFITHS—On the 16th inst, at 2, Vere-street, Cadoxton, the wife of Mr Griffiths, boilermaker, of a son. BOYETT-On the 16th icst, at 36, Maesycwm-street, Bairy Dock, the wife of Mr Boyett, of a daughter. SCHAFSTIEN—On the 19th inst, at 41, Thompson- street, Barry Dock, the wife of Mr Sohafstien, of a son. SULLY-On the 21st inst, at 32, Station-street, the wife of Mr Sully, of a son. MARRIAGES. Bow EN—AENOLD—On the 10th inst, at the Parish Church, Cadoxton, by the Rector (Rev E. M<>riis, B.A), Thomas Frank Bowen, to Elizabeth Ann Arnold, both of Cadoxten. HARRELL- LLOYD- On the 10th inst, at the Parish Church, Cadoxton, by the Rector (Rev E Morris, B.A), George Harrell, Cadoxton, to Ada Maud Lloyd, of Brislington. DEATHS. COTTON-On the 10th inst, on board the 1.1 Dun- blane, lying in Barry D ck, James Cotton, ships' steward, aged 28 years. MURRAY—On the 15th inst, at Penmark, Michael Murray, farm labourer, aged 60 years. MORGAN-On the 15th inst, at 30, Churehill- terrace, Barry, John Morgan, milk vendor, aged 60 years. HCOHER—On the 14th inst. at 43, Main-street, Cadoxton, Elsie Rose, daughter of Mr William Hughes, house decorator, aged 10 months. BoopEs-On the 19th inst, at 3, Norwich-road, Cadexton, Jane, wife of Mr William Scopes, mechanieal engineer, aged 41 years. FISHLocK-On the 18th inst, at 51, Queen-atreet, Barry, Jane, widow of Mr Richard Fishlock, Royal Marine, aged 71 years. JoKS-OII the 18th inst, at Placea, Pendoylan, Maria, widow of Mr Evan Joneat farmer, aged 69 Years. CADDY—On the 19th inst, at 82, Morel-strOet, Barry Duck, John Stewart, son of Mr William Caddy, dock labourer, aged seven months. CARTWRTGHT—0° fche 16th inst, at tb* Y°(|^lntary Hospital, Dock, Jane, wife of Thomas Cartwright, boilermaker, aged 37 years. BELLAMY-On the 17th inst, at Twynyrodyn, VVeuvoe, Wm John Bellamy, labourer, aged 20 years. HUGHES-Ou the 20th inst, at 43, Main-street, Barry, Wm Hughes, house decorator, aged 30 years. SHARPLES—On the 14th inst, at the Setiman's Institute, Barry Dock, Edward Sharpies, marine engineer, aged 27 years. CROSS—On the 13th inst, at 61, Weodland-road, Barry Dock, Wm Christmas Cross, coach-builder, aged 30 years. MORGAN—On the 14th inst, at 14, Lewis-street, Barry Dock, Gwilym Morgan, railway guard, aged 49 years. NELSON—On the 13th inst, on board the I.' Penzance, Horatio Nelson, seaman, aged 50 years. EYNON-On the 18th inst, at 14, Castleland-street, Barry Dock, Helena Jane, wife of Mr Albert Victor Eynon, forge furnaceman, aged 25 years. RICHARDS—On the 16th iuat, at 71, Graving Dock- street, Barry DlCk, Benjamin Richards, ships' rigger, aged 63 years. HOwELL-On the 14th inst, on the White Hall Farm, Wenvoe, Charles Howell, labourer, aged 29 years. JONEs-On the 18th inst, at Plwcca, Pendoylan, Maria, the widow of the late Evan Jones, aged 69 years.

SNAP SHOTS. The briskest little weman in the Barry distriol lives ia Regent-street. A training college for Sunday School teachtrt has been established at Birmingham. The Glamorgan Yeomanry Volunteers will leave for South Africa next Tuesday by the White Star Liner Cymric. It is confidently expected, new that the staff is removed from the Barry Company's old offices, that the building will oollapse. There are over 60 streets and lanes in which private improvements are being carried out in the Barry district. < ';I It is freely stated in high circles that the appli- cation of the Barry District Council for extension m of their boundary will be refused. ''4I Numerous crieket committees are now being £ formed, and secretaries are busy making prepara- 'R tions for the pleasant summer came. A good addition has been made to the Barry Dock Liberal Working Men's Club library in Blackie's History of England, in eight volumes. On Sunday last special collections were made at at Llaadaff Cathedral—amounting to about £ 37— in aid of the Glamorgan Yeomanry Hospital Fand, The inclement weather on Saturday last pre- vented the Barry Golf team from playing the mat4h which bad been arranged with the Glamor- gan Seconds. .c, Mr T. W. Glover, the missionary from Australia and New Zealand, will oommence his mission in this district on Saturday next at English Baptist Chapel, Holton Road. ■ The Barry Accident Hospital is without a name. Shall it be The Barry Municipal Hospital," If Barry Hospital," or "Barry Accident Ward?" Let tbe Council answer. Mr D. A. Thomas and Mr Sam Evans made Mr Chamberlain wince on Tuesday night in the House of Commons when they introduced a debate on the question of the Jameson raid. On Monday week last Mr P. Wright, the Socialist member of the School Board, spoke before the Barry Debating Society On compulsory at. tendance at schools." A discussion followed. It has been decided to form a oycling club in the Barry district. Will all those interested please send their names and addresses as soon as possible to M r P. Davies, 45, Harbour-road, Barry, so that a general meeting may be arranged. Bryn Lodge, where Mr Charles Howell, who met with so sad an accident last week lived, is an exact model of tLe Lodge at Hampton Court Palace, built in the year 1835. Miss Jenner made this interesting fact known at the inquest. On Bunday, at St Mary's Church, special prayera and litanies were read, as was the ease at other churches in the kingdom, for the soldiers and sailors new engaged on the field ef battle, and for a speedy ending of the war in South Africa. The Press box has hitherto been a disgraoe to such a prosperous institution as the Barry Unionist Athletic Football Club. We do not know what to call it now, as the door has been wrenched off. It is rapidly assuming the appearanee of an egg crate. Concerts will be held each Saturday evening in future at the Empire Hall, Thompson-street, or any other hall which may be engaged, for the benefit of the Reservists' Fund. Last Saturday the sum realised was 91 9s 2d. A petition on behalf of the Barry Railway Com- pany praying to be heard by counsel against the South Wales Electrical Power Distribution Bill when the Committee stage is reached has been deposited. Someone has suggested that the quarry between Wyndham-atreot and Holton-road should be used, when finished with by the quarrymen, as a public gymnasium. A disused quarry is fitted up as a. public gymnasium in Liverpool, and much appre- ciated. The Rev H. H. Stewart not long ago spoke of the necessity of something of the kind. When the Rev C. H. Shave, in the course of his lecture last Sunday referred to the men who stood at street corners holding forth on Socialism, a subject many of them have learnt wholly from the Clarion, he did net notice at the time that two very prominent Socialists and a baby Socialist occupied front seats. Of course, the rev gentleman did not refer to them, and said se. (Load laughter, in which the baby joined heartily). KITCMEKEK KELIRSID—TEEM EN no rs SLAUSHTEK. —Millions of the Black Gang destroyed after one application of OWKJI'S KILLEM (registered). Flies, Fleas, Nits, Beetles, Cockroaches, Crickets, Ac., cannot exist whenever yea age Owen's "Killem." In boxes only at Id, 3d, and $d.-Only Maker H. J. 0. Chemist, Cadoxten, and seld by most Chemists and Itorea.

ADONIRAM JUDSON. LZOTURB BY MR GWYN MORRIS. Ou Wednesday evening Mr Gwyn Morris, Clerk to the Barry School Board, lectured on • 'Adoniram judson, the apostle of the Burmese," at the Bethel Presbyterian Churoh, Court-road, Cadoxton, the pastor (Rev J. L. Jenkins) occupying the chair. In the course of a most interesting address, which was listened to by art appreciative audience, Mr Morris said that ,kdoniram Jludsoa was the son of an eminent American Congregational minister, who, when he was quite a young man, eoneeived a great enthusiasm for missionary work. At this period, in company with four of his fellow- students at Andover Seminary, he formed the first missionary society under a haystaok in the college grounds. Jndson's actiou in this matter was the immediate cause of the formation of the American Congregational Society. Soon he was sent by this Society to England, where he was received with great enthusiasm; and on subsequently being aocepted for missionary '[ work he decided to proceed to Burmah. During his journey thither he changed his views on the subject of baptism, and on becoming a Baptist received an earnest welcome from Dr Carey and his associates at Caleutta. This action on the part of Judson led to the formation of the American Baptist Missionary Union. Thus two great societies were brought into existence by the young missionary. Mr Morris described in detail the chief events of Judaon's life, his magnum opus, the Burmese dictionary, and his trans- lation of the Bible into Burmese. He met with tremendoua difficulties in his en- deavour to learn the Burmese dialect, but finally overcame them. Judson died in 1850, and was born in 1788. Mr Morris is in possession of a copy of the Lord's Prayer in Burmese, from Dr Judson'? original translation, presented him by Dr Edward Judson, the missionary's son, whom ho reoently visited in New York.