Barry Herald

CriRISTMASTIDE. DECORATION OF BARRY SHOPS. A BRIEF RUN ROUND. Generally the Xmas shows may not be so fine this year as they were last, but there are several artistic shows of the leading tradesmen of tho district which are distinctly pleasing, and deserve a visit. As a palpable effort to please the public, we may easily place the window show of MR J. D. WATSON, baker and confectioner, High-street, Barry, first. There is Dot a better-stocked shop in the district, but it is not only that. Mr Watson is an artist a his way, and in hit window is a great m,) n aat .0 bis industry and artistic skill. This is nothin? less thaa a sugar St. Paul's. The labour spent in building this cathedral represents the spare hours For the past month or more. It is made of the I finest white sugar from a photograph, and is a solid, dignified-looking structure that will take iome time to melt. From the basement to the top of the cross surmounting the dome the height is over 6 feet, and it is 15 feet in circumference, so one may immagine the effect it has on the small boy, who knows well batit is made of sagar, and will, ultimately, be roiled down aud sold in penny-worths. The weight )f St Paul's is ever 1 cwt, and occupies a large part )f the shop counter, whera it will remain well on into the New Year. Each year Mr Watson ex- hibits a model of sugar, and for the past few years aas shown the Eiffel Tower, Brighton Pavilion, rower Bridge, Peuuel, Presbyteriar, Congregational ind Wesleyan Chapels, Barry, and St Paul's Church, Barry, but his latest production is by far the greatest. Of stirring novelties there is a not- ible absence all round, with the above exception, out good shows of Christmas stuffs are, neverthe- less, abundant. MESSRS D. L. EVANS AND CO., whose new premises are made to suit the public, indnot the other way about, have put the choicest telection of their big stock in the window, and ;here it will remain till after Christmas. MR H. B. ABBOT, it the bottom of Holton-road, puts his best foot to ;he fore, and in the windows are some fine reading- amps, as well as others put to a more common use. The leading grocers aud butchers show off the richest stuff that one is ACCUSTOMED TO EAT it Christmas, and at Messrs D. lestyn Jones, Barry Evan Jones, Central Stores, Barry Dock Hughes md Co, Foulkes and Co, and H. Burrows, butcher, iave done their best to ask you to tp inside. Trades and Traders would make a very interest- ng book, and if we were to tell of the pains the butcher has been to, and the tailor and the boot- maker to get in s tuff of top quality to suit the exquisite taste of the people at Christmas, for ;hen one's taste ia at its best, it would destroy you the pleasure of seeing for yeurself what is to be leen. THEATRE ROYAL, CADOXTON. This week's attraction at the Theatre Royal, Hadoxton, is, above all things, an entertainment for the family. It is one that will be as hugely enjoyed by the child us the adult, and is in itself refined and instructing. Herr Pareezer's choir, land, and sketch party is composed of eight ;alented and versatile young lady singers, who Iaim attention for a great part of the evening, and tidg the oldest and best-known classical songs oVith great success. Another part of the entertain- nect, however, is the pictorial town, being lime- ight views of different countries. This is the Dstruetive part, and to-night (Thursday) Pic- turesque Wales is to be exhibited. Illustrated •ecitals and songs are an original and popular eature of the entertainment. On Saturday next :here will be a matinee, and on Sunday sacred performances at 3.15 and 8.15. Why go to Cardiff next week ? This is the luzzling problem of all those who have hitherto jone for histrionic pleasure to that town and have tcce been to this increasingly-popular house. A jigantie attraction is provided for the Christmas holidays. The whole play next week will be under the direction of Mr W. J. Vaughan, and there is vèry evidence that it will be a great svccess.

CADOXTON TEACHERS'ANNUAL PRESENTATION TO THE HEADMASTER. On Wednesday evening the members of the teaching staff of Cadoxton Board School (Boys' Department) held their third annual dinner, at the Royal Hotel, Cadoxton, under the presidency of the headmaster, Mr T. Ewbank. The members of the staff present comprised Messrs J. E. Thorpe, H. Peach, F. Bias, A. W. Storey, R. G. Jones, C. H. Snell, E. Lewis, R. C. Williams, J. Jones, D. J. Rees, D. J. Morris, D. H. Davies, T. S. Thon.aa, D. J. Martin, R. G. Russell, E. T. Rees, W. J. Jox, H. W hitehonse, J. Bennett, and E. P. Roberts. Happily there was no toast list, and the Chairman proposed the Queen and Forces," which was drunk heartily, Mr T. S. Thomas being compelled to respond, in recognition of his having once worn Her Majesty's uniform as a volunteer. Mr W. J. Cox also responded. The presentation of a Tantalus silver-mounted Spirit Stand and Barometer te Mr Ewband, the headmaster, was the toast" of the evening. Mr J. E. Thorpe, in making the presentation, dwelt upon Mr Ewbank's experience in the district, dating from 1878. and said the presents were subscribed. by members of the staff past and present. -Mr Whitehonse, head master of Barry School, also spoke, and congratu- lated Mr Ewbank. Mr Ewbank feelingly responded. —Informality and good songs and accompanists were supreme, and during the evening the toasts honoured were Mr and Mrs Ewbank," Success to Cadoxton Schools," the Visitors," and the "Host and Heiitess.

ORGAN RECITAL AT CADOXTON. On Wednesday a fine organ presented to the Wesleyan Church at Cadoxton-Barry by Mr and Mrs Oliver Jenkins, of New House, as a memorial to the late Mr T. Jenkins, father of Mr Oliver Jen- kins, who was one of the founders of the cause in that place over 50 years ago, was used for the first time at a recital. Professor E. P. Mills, L R.A. M. of Cardiff, late of Pontypridd, rendered several selections, and demonstrated the quality of the instrument. Mr Humphrey Wallis, Dinas Powis, presided.

_u-- BARRY RAILWAY TRAFFIC RETURNS. The total returns from passenger, goods, and mineral traffic (including receipts of the Vale of Glamorgan Railway) for the week ending December 16th, 1899, amounted to i>ll,857, as compared with ill,003 in the cor- responding week last year.

RUPTURE. The College Truss has been unani- mously declared by the Medical Profession and Press to be the most eflicient article yet put upon the market for the relief of Rupture. Letters of thanks are being received daily from grateful patients wte have derived the greatest benefit since wearing the College Truss. The College Truss, being made of soft pliable material, is easy and comfortable to the wearer, giving with every nlovemelit of the body. The pressure is entirely produced by a self-regulating contrivance. Satis- faction is guaranteed; if uot approved money returned. Price list and particulars post tree.— Manager, College Tru>s Co., 342, Fulhara-road (opposite St. Mark's College), South Kensington, London, S.W.

THE ABSENT-MINDED BUYER. [With Apologies to Mr Rudyard Kipling aM the Daily Mtil."] When you've shouted "Role Britannia wken you've sung Grd Save the Queen," When you've finished seeking bargains by the score, Will you kindly drop a moment in my little I chatelet, For the bargains that are waiting at the door She's an absent-minded bnyer and her weaknesses are great, But we like to take and greet her as we find her. We are all on aotive service, patting nothing en the elate, And we got a lot of bargains to remind her. Duke's wife—coek's wife-wives of a hundred men, Fifty thousand girls and boys going to D. L. EVANS and Co. Each of them wanting their money's worth (and who's to take bargains again), Pass through the duor for your pockets' sake, and Buy, buy, buy There be girls that want to purchase, asking where to go, Por she didn't know we'd open when we did. Tkere are clothes and ties and dresses and the hats a wanting new, And it's more than rather likely there's a dance, There are girls that want our bargains they are'nt sorry now we come, For an absent-minded buyer we shan't find 'em. But it ain't the time for talking with Old Christ- mas at the door, We must please the girls that Tomfcy's left behind him. Lady's maid, duke's maid, maids from the bonnie blue, Maids from the workmen's dwelliug-it's all the same to you Each of you doing the best for yourselves (and whe's to look after your hats ?), Pass through the door for your pockets' sake, and Buy-bay-buy There are families by thousands who'll visit us this week, For you'll hear about their coming with a shout, They can't live on half o' nothing, they're not too proud to speak, 'Cause they wish to spread the gladsome news about They are absent-minded buyers seeking Christmas things, that's all, And the wardrobe to replenish we'll assist 'em, They looked for a thing and found it-so the matter ended well For the sweet good girls that soldiers leave behind 'em. Fancy things—good things-things to furnish the room, Wales or England or any shop-there's something there to-day, Each thing the best money's worth (who's to see lem loom 1), Pass through the door for your credit's sake and Buy, buy, buy I" We sell you things so as later we can look you in the face, We'll hear you-which we very much prefer- Say goods were a real pleasure, they're so wonder- fully cheap, And your pals (that's he and she) looked out for some She was an absent-minded buyer, but she don't forget it now, And we don't want any further to remind her, For we served her to perfection, while the soldiers hammer'd Paul, So we'll keep to the shop that's made us all remember. Duke's wife—cook's wife—wives of a thousand men, Fifty thousand boys and girls running to the eboPl Each of them knowing what to get (and we've plenty more tip-top), Pass through the door for yeur pockets' sake and Buy, buy, buy AT D. L. EVANS & CO.

BARRY DEBATING SOCIETY "FREE EDUCATION." The weekly meeting was held en Monday evening at the Barry Cafe. Councillor Paterson presided. There was a good attendance of members. Mr J. A. Lovatt Frazer read a paper on "Free Education," in which he stated objections to that principle—objections stated more as a stimulus to debate than personal convictions on the question. The first objec- tion dwelt upon was the injustice of compelling one man who has no children to pay for the education of those who have. Mr Frazer's definition of the State was ingenious, it merely meaning majority." Logically, be claimed that there was no distinction between educat- ing, feeding, and clothing the children, and this should be followed by free gymnasia. He passed on to notice that adopting such a programme would weaken soeial life by weak- ening parental responsibility; it encouraged early marriages, and produced a re-action on the parent himeelf, which was bad. In the past technical and commercial education had been neglected. This closed his condemnation of our great system. Having another engagement that evening Mr Frazer could not sit out the debate which followed, and a very hearty vote of thanks was accorded him, after which the following gentlemen took part in a very in- teresting disoussion :-Dr Lloyd Edwards, Dr Percy Smith, Messrs Peter Wright, F. Biss, J. E. Wensley, T. Davies, Aaron Williams, A. Sawyer, J. Jenkins, T. Taylor, and A. S. Williams.—The next meeting will be held on January 6, 1900, when the debate will be upon the question: "Were the Commons justified in beheading Charles 1. ?"

BARRY EVENING SCHOOLS. The monthly meeting of the Barry School Board Evening Continuation and Technical Instruction Committee was held in the Board-room, Holton- road Schools, on Tuesday evening, the Rev W. Williams presiding. There were also present Mr D. W. Roberts and Mr J. 0. Davies.-The Chair- man was re-elected to that position for the ensuing year.-It was decided to give prices to the Evening Schools at the end of the session, to the value of f6 per school. The salary of Mr David Jones, teacher of mechanics, was increased to £ 10 10s per session.—In answer to a petition from the scholars, it was decided to renew the typewriting class, provided an average attendance of ten could be i secured.—The Committee also decided to issue certificates to the successful students at the plumb- ing examination.-Ur Gwyn Morris, clerk to the Board, was granted permission to continue his lectures on The Duties of a Citizen." The lectures will be delivered en Saturday evenings, at the Holton-road Schools, from six to seven.

CADBURY'S COCOA. ABSOLUTELY PURE, THIXIFOU BEST. or any foreign admixture. Most Sustaining, Refreshing and Invigora- t Entirely Sustaining, ting- CADBUBT'S Cocoa is "aperfect food," and is described by theXcncrtas representing "the stan- dard of highest purity." When aaking for Cocoa, insist on having CADBUBT'S (sold only in Packets and Tins) as other Coooas are sometimes for bbs MAO of *Kim PWU.

FOOTBALL NOTES. [By "ATHLZTIS."l The magnificent weather we experienced towards the end of last week, on Saturday resolved itself into mud, and local football suffered in consequence —that it, the science of the game. • • The Barry Unienist Reserves met the Cardiff Y.M.C.A. on the Buttrills, and inflicted upon their opponents a severe defeat, scoring four 1(011.18 to nothing. The gamw was played under unfavourable circumstances. • • • It is surprising that the Christians, who drew with Ebbw Vale, did net make a better show. They are a finûbQdy of young fellows, though uo. trained, and seemed, at least, before the Barry men, to play under some disadvantage. < < • What that disadvantage was cnold easily be seen. They lacked in combination. Each man seemed to play for himself, and payed little regard to his supporters. It may have been the mud, but at every kick the men would sit down, like a mast coming down by the board. e w Barry, besides being much smaller, were smarter, and seemed to have matters their own way. During the first half Winch scored, and during the latter part of the game Thomas and Jones scored the remaining three goals. The match was very in- structive. Had the visitors had the same oppor- tunities for training, they would, undoubtedly, have been much superior to their opponents. • Reports of other matches in the district show a remarkable succession of one-sided games. In the Barry and Penarth School League, Holton-road School met Barry School, and inflicted punishment to the tune of seven goals to nil. w The Cadoxton United Seconds scored six goals, and their opponentss the Cadoxton East End, three. rhis game was a regular scramble, and it required two referees, any amount of abuse and bad lan- guage, to settle matters. All sport teaches, in a willing learner, manliness and strightforwardness, and our young players would do well to rembember that vulgarity is more likely to lead a man to gaol, than to the possession of those qualities. For the United, Johnson scored two goals, Witchard two, and Burbridge one, and Mairiger, Clissold, and Maylin for theJSast End.. » ♦ The West End team, which has been doing exceedingly well of late, visited Cardiff on Satur- day and sustained defeat at the hands of the Old Higher Grade to the extent of three goals to nil. w On Saturday last the Barry Crusaders (Ruszbyl were visited by the Cardiff Barbarians. The visitors, who arrived minus several of their usual players, have a good record, up to the present not having lost a match. During the game the Cru- saders scored what appeared to be a fair try, but the referee disallowed it, stating that it was knocked on." After this the play became very rough, and an exceedingly uninteresting game ended in a draw, nothing being scored.

SOUTH WALES & MONMOUTHSHIRE LEAGUE (1ST & 2ND DIVISION.) The fellowing are the positions of the teams in the above League up to and including last Satur- I day DIVISION I. Goals Club Ply'd. Won Drn. Lost For Agst. Pts Rogerstone. 6 4 1 I 23 ..13 9 Porth 6 3 I 2 15 11 7 Ebbw Vale. 8 3 1 4 .23 .28 7 Barry 6 3 1 2 .14 ..10 7 Aberdare. 3 2 0 I 8 3 4 Pontardawe 4 0 2 2 5 .15 2 Newport^ 6 0 2 3 .6 .16 2 DIVISION II. Aberaman 9 7 2 0 .39 .14 16 Rogerstone. 8 5.1 2 31 .15 11 "Trelewis 0 3 .22 .11 10 Havod 10 4 1 5 .30 45 9 Barry 8 3 1 4 .11 .-17 7 NewTredegar 9 2 2 5 .21 .30 6 Cardiff M't'sh 7 2 1 4 .19 ..20 5 Porth 6 1 0 5 .14 .31 2 Nelson 4 0 2 2 4 8 2 'Trelewis had 2 points deducted for playing an unregistered player.

BARRY AND PENARTH UNION SCHOOLS LEAGUE. WHOLB OF RESULTS UP TO CHRISTMAS. School. Played Won Lost Dra'n For Agst Pts Cadexton 4 3 0 1 ^10 3 7 Holton-road 4 3 1 0 .18 3 6 Cogan 2 1 0 1 2 1 3 Albert-road 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 St. Helena I 0 1 0 0 5 0 Barry 2 0 2 0 0 8 0 Victoria 3 0 3 0 1 .11 0 —————————

SATURDAY'S FIXTURES. I ASSOCIATION. BARRY UNIONIST V. ABKRAMAN.—At the Jubilee Field, Barry, kick off 2.45. Unionist team Goal, Sutton backs, A Green and H 0 Jones; half- backs, P Jones, J Rees, and T Callaghan for- wards, A Thomson, A Mitchell, V King, G Thursday, I Sheldon, and T Williams, BARRY WEST END V. PENARTH CORINTHIANS. —This match will be played at Penarth. Burry Goal, G Robbins backs, D Garrett and F Garrett; half-backs. T Miles, G Haywood, and S Woods forwards, E Waite, W David, E Williams, E Rees, and G Travers. CHRISTMAS DAY. CADOXTON UNITED V. CADOXTON EAST END.- This match will be played at Palmerstown on Xmas Day.—United (selected from) Goal, H Sheppard backs, T Bntler and A Evans; half-backs, R Jordon, W Griffiths, and V Moss forwards, F Johnson, B Maylin, J Cannock, M Lowrie, J Clissold, and A. Gwilyms.—East End: Goal, F Tacker; backs, J Meikle and D Ridge; half- backs, S Pettiford, B Cox, and H James for- wards, F Davies. Hurford, Margarie, J Morgan. and J Hunt. BOXING DAY. BARRY UNIONIST V. P014TARDAWE. -This match will be played at the Jubilee Field, kick off 11 a.m. Baary team-same as on Saturday.

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BARRY MASTER BUILDERS' BANQUET. A CONVIVIAL RE-UNION. The Barry Master Builders' Association held their annual dinner on Tuesday evening under propitious auspices at the Windsor Hotel. There were about 60 persons present, the ohair being occupied by Mr Hopkins, tlie president, who was supporr/ d by Mr Edward Phillips, ex- president; Mr G. Rendall, vice-president; Messrs W. Et Knupinan, architect; Henton, Metropolitan Ijiank A. Owen, E. F. Richards, architect; J. Row Ie rlge, Harding, J. Prout, hon. secretary; W. Phillips, steam joinery works; G. W. Boucher, Dinas Powis; G. W. Travers, H. R. Paul, J. Paul, W. Seward, Dinas Powis; T. Westacott, Newport; J. H. Jones, Cadoxton; G. Motton, 0. H. Hirst, IW. Jones, E. Jones, and J. Jones, (Jones Bros), lAlban Richards, jun., Harrington, Browning, Lewis, and Ellis, Cardiff; W. Saunders, Trades' Council; O. H. Jones, H. L. Jones; F. Biss, A. H. Bletso, W. M. Davies, South Wales Daily News, &c. while telegrams regretting their inability to be present were read from Mr G. Rutter and Mr J. Lowdon, J.P. THE QUEEN." The toast of The Queen and Royal Family," given by the President, was honoured by the singing of "God Save the Queen." OUR FORCES. Mr Westacott, who gave the toast of "The Army, Navy, and Reserve Ferces," in the course of his remarks, expressed himself, as a Volun- teer, very pleased that this branch of the service would be given an opportunity of showing their power and efficiency in connection with the present Transvaal campaign. As a Volunteer of 18 years standing, he was also glad to find that at Newport such ready response was given to the oall to arms by members of the various companies in the town, over 60 of whom had given in their names. The situation entailed a great strain upon their national armaments; but there was no doubt that they would prevail against their South African foes. If wanted. be was one ready and willing to go and fight for his Queen and country. (Cheers). Mr G. W. Boucher, in responding to the toast, felt pioud that the soldiers in the Trans- vaal were doing their best, and had not on a single occasion shown the white feather. It had been stated that there had been some re- verses during that past week, and that the generals in command had not been, given all their own way. Some people persisted in say- ing, too, that they were making mistakes; but even if there some slight errors, the difficulties to encounter had been many and great. The effect bad been to fully awaken the British spirit and enkindle greater enthusiasm, and by this means they hoped to mete out to the Boers equal punishment and come out victors at the finish. (Applause.) These repulses would prove equal to victories under certain circum- stances. because they were the means of weakening the power of the enemy, who had nothing in store. (Cheers.) Mr F. Biss then gave a comic song, entitled It'll take a lot of that to upset me." THE ASSOCIATION. Mr W. E. Knapman gave the toast Success to the Barry Master Builders' Associlttion," and claimed that the prosperity of the district was largely due to their efforts. If it were not for the houses they had built, where (he asked) would the district be ? The members have given a considerable amount of thought to the work they had accomplished, and with respect to sanitation, he eonsidered, their houses perfect. The Association had been in existence for the past three years, and during that time they had secured a membership of 30, which was eminently satisfactory. With regard to their bye-laws, he was fully acquainted with them. They appeared very reasonable between master and man, but there was one rula that was detrimental to the Association itself. He was not going to point this out, because it may give; rise to discussion, but it would be a very un- wise action to have it altered. (Cheers.) The President, in replying to the toast, de- clared that they had their wars now and again, and even now bad notices from all trades for more wages and less hours ef work. Person- ally, he did not knew whether they could see anything in the present circumstances that justified this request; but when the time was up he hoped they would be able to amicably arrange their differences. The only way to do that was to meet often and discuss matters fully and fairly. (Applause.) Mr Randell, the vice-president, who also replied, said that they had bad a few differ- ences, and came out of them satisfactorily at the finish. He hoped they would always continue to do so. Mr Henton then sang an appreciative song. OVER THE COALS. Mr W. Phillips gave in a lengthy speech the toast of the "Public Bodies," and claimed as 15 ratepayers that they had a right to criticise these public bodies, and wished to mention to any members that they were to act as repre- sentatives in the public service to administer and manage the affairs of the town. (Hear, hear.) Only last week he saw that the School Board, in giving a very large order for the furnishing of the Hannah-street Schools, had done so through one member, who had to do the whole business. Where were the other members ? If it was election time they were everywhere, but when it came to a matter of business one man turned up to give out an important order and the ratepayers would have to pay for it. Those who had to pay the bill, therefore, had the right to criticise the manage- ment and doings of these people, and if they did not do the business properly, they should be turned out next time. (Hear, hear, and applause.) Then there was the Urban District Council. He approached this august body with fear and trembling. (Laughter.) Ah, yes, before the members get in that Council you can hear them roar about reform, and are going to get at the bottom and uproot the whole tree, and turn everything topsy-turvy. They all knew of the muzzling order now in force. It was the same with these members. They barked and growled before being elected, but once elected they had the muzzling order put on. (Applause, and hear, hear.) Before they get there they say: I'll save the ratepayers' money." After they get in they are tamed down. (Laughter.) He did not know the reason, but they were all silent once they got there. While not wishing to reflect on anyone, hs claimed that the ratepayers expected their representatives to do their duty. The work of the town was so important that it required sober, serious thought, but some of them quickly voted for the expenditure of £ 8,000 or £ 10,000, while in their own business they were pretty careful ever JEM or £ 60. (Hear, hear.) The speaker then cond- mued the policy of putting the public abattoir and the refuse destructor in the centre of a rapidly growing district. If proper foresight bad been exercised Gladstone-road would never have cost what it was going to, and if £ 9,000 could be saved in a week by the exercise of sound judgment and a little deliberation, what might they not have done in other cases. Then, what of the power generated by the refuse destructor. Were the Council going to make sugar or jam out of it ? (Laughter.) If they couldn't get these, they could get electricity out of it, instead of allowing all the power to waste. On tht- Council they always bad one or two who remained trUtt to certain causes, and these should not be for- gotton, especially seeing what these Councillors had to contend with in the opposition of those cursed syndicates. (Cheers.) They wanted on the Council some of their best bailders. Cardiff had been made of such men as Alderman David Jones, Alderman Daniel Jones, and Mr William Alexanders, a d it was only possible for Barry to be placed on a sound footing by having the judgment of practical men exercised on its behalf In conclusion, he expressed the hope that the Councillors would be more care- ful in spending ratepayers' money, and that while going in for progress, efficiency, and utility should not forget economy. (Cheers.) The toast was drunk heartily and responded to. Miss Clarissa Hobbs, a prime favourite at local functions, and the possessor of a sweet and pretty voice, sung a pleasing song in quite her usual style. THE TOWN AND THE TRADE. Mr W. H. Hooper replied to this toast, and in the course of some appropriate remarks, said he felt pleased that local tradesmen were awakening to the necessity of supplying every- thing required by the building trade in the district, instead of sending them elsewhere. (Cheers.) Mr Hobbs, the genial manager of the hotel, then sang Genevieve," after which Mr H. R. Paul gave the toast of The-Press," which was responded to by Mr W. M. Davies, of the South Wales Daily News. Mr F. Paul followed with a song, and' Mr Froom, in appropriate terms, gave the toast of '■ The Barry Railway Company." Mr James, stationmaster, Cadox- ton, made a suitable response.—Mr Edward Phillips then gave the toast of The Host and Hostess," and Mr Hobbs, in responding, made the satisfactory announcement that all the choice things enjoyed that evening had been supplied locally.—Mr F. Biss sung another comic song—" They're all fine girls,' and Mr A. H. Bletso, by special request, gave the old time favourite, "Brown, upside down," with acrobatic accompaniment. Votes of thanks to the President, the Secretary (Mr J. Prout), and Mr Rees Jones for his services as accompanist, were tendered before the pro- ceedings terminated with the rendering of God Save the Queen."

SNAP SHOTS. A Merry Christmas to everybody. The new Gladstoue-road from Court-road to Courtenay-road will be proceeded with as soon as possible. At the Veterans' banquet on Monday eveiiing Col. Quirk, Ald. W. J. Trounce, and Mr W. Graham wrote letters of apology for inability to attend. Barry Island was attacked by the Tories on Wednesday evening. Mr A. Lovatt Frazer de- livered an address at a smoking concert at the Marine Hotel. The Barry Railway Company, it is believed, will pay its usual 19 per cent dividend for this year, while the shipments are expected to exceed 750,900 tens. H. M. Inspector's Report respecting Holton- road Schools has been received, and eclipses even the excellent results of previous years. These favourable reports are probably the reason why the Board—working by contraries—do not appreciate the work of the teachers in a proper manner. The engagement of Mr Ffrangcon Davies, the celebrated vocalist, is an announcement which will no doubt be received with gieat delight by the muaic-loving public of Barry. It is now a consider- able time since he visited South Wales, and we understand that, during his short stay in the Prin- cipality, in March next, Barry is the only town which has been fortunate enough to engage him. The eonimittee organising the concert are already greatly encouraged by the number of seats booked. j Before the closing of the schools for the Christ- mas holidays two interesting presentations took place in the Girls' and Infants' Departments of the Holton-road School respectively. In the former the staff presented Miss Fraser, first assistant, who is leaving to take up duties as head mistress in Hannah-street ScMJwtafter Christmas, with a hand- some onyx inkstand, with brass horse-ahoe pen rack, and brass-topped -ink bottles. 10 the latter Miss Hallet, first assistant, who has been appointed to the headship of a large and important Infants' Sehool under the Bedford School Board, received from the staff a beautiful morocco leather dressing case, witk silver mounted fittings. Great regret is felt in both departments at the departure of two such popular and valuable teachers. No ox YES ?-It is not pleasant to feel Respon- dent and lew-spirited, nor to feel bilious and have pains in the back. Is there a way to move this unpleasant feeling? YES, there is; cxperienct teaches that OWBH'S CERTAIN PILLS will totally remove above complaints surely and effectually. Have you tried them ?-Depôt: OWEN, Chemist, Cadoxton.

YOU CANNOT FIND another place in th6 whole of South Wales where you will obtain the same astounding value for money in Drapery and Household Goods as hundreds are now getting daily at D. L. EVANS AND CO'S, HOLTON ROAD, BARRY YOU WILL NOT === FIND goods of better quality or more sterling worth from John O'Groats to Land's End than those sold by this noted firm and the same extraordinary quality is discovered whether you buy a yard of calico or a bedroom outfit! It's a business principle with D. L. EVANS AND CO. to Sell the BEST s YOU MUST NOT SUPPOSE that because some firms advertise ONE thing, and sell ANOTHER, that all firms are alike. The QUALITY and PRICES of D. L. Evans and Ce.'s goods have now become Household Words in Barry and the district, and they are not likely to sacrifice a Great Reputation by misleading those who trust in their statements If your meaus are limited and others are dependent upon your shrewdness and economy, YOU DARE NOT = BE indifferent to the remarkable advantages in everything pertaining to general Household Drapery which are offered to you by the most enterprising firm that Barry has ever seen. When the BEST goods are available at LOWEST prices, the duty of all good housewives is plain enough. Before you doubt the statement that D. L. EVANS AND CO. ARE THE BEST & CHEAPEST DRAPERS AN,L-X IN South Wales it is only fair to them to put the claims to the test of experience and then speak as you find That's an honest argument, that should appeal to all right-minded folks. This firm does its utmost to benefit the people by refusing to make large profits on any goods sold, and the public are appreciating an endeavour to supply them with RELIABLE GOODS AT UNAPPROACHABLE PRICBS. NOTE THE ADDRESS 104 & 106, Holton Road, Barry.

BARRY DISTRICT FREE CHURCH COUNCIL. ANNUAL PUBLIC MEETING. On Monday evening last the annual public meeting of the Barry District Free Church Council was held in the English Baptist Chapel, Holton-road, Barry Dock, under the presidency of Councillor E. B. Smith-Jones, supported by the Revs Aaron Davies, D.D., J. Mydyr Evans, Ben Evans, T. Pandy John, r. D. Lee Cann, H. J. Horn, L. Ton Evans, and other gentle- men.—The Rev Tolfree Parr, of London, gave a most interesting address on the "Present Nonconformist Revival: or the Start of a Great Movement." The rev gentleman referred to the numerical strength of Nonconformity,' as stated by Dr Wace, at the recent Church Con- gress, and stating that Nonconformity was never more progressive, prosperous, or united than the present, Mr Parr went on to speak of the Free Church Federation Movement as a great evangelical revival. It had not come one moment to soon. Most serious problems, social and religious, confronted them in the dying days of the century. Those problems would never be solved by independent denominational action, but by the federation of the moral and religious forces of their Churches embodied. (Hear, hear.) The movement was supremely spiritual, and also evangelistic. House-to-house, visita- tion had been undertaken by many Council, which was also a revival of Nonconformity. None need be ashamed of their Nonconformist origin, history, or influence. The lecturer quoted Lecky, Dr Hatch, and Canon Gore, upon the influence of Nonconformity on the national life of the people. There were still inequalities with regard to elementary, sec- ondary, and the higher education, which they needed to remedy. There had been also a revival of the civic conscience—the application of New Testament principles to State affairs and public life. Illustrations were then given of what the Councils had done towards lessening the evils of intemperance, gambling, and impurity, and Mr Parr concluded a most inspiring address by saying that they, as Free Churchmen, did not believe in a State religion, but in a religious state. In the afternoon a sermon was preached by the Rev Elwyn Thomas, Newport, to a congre- gation largely composed of ministers and active workers of the churches, and afterwards all partook of tea, being served by the following ladies:—Mrs Lee Cann, IIn J. Crutse, Mrs Bilson, the Misses Hopkins, Miss Skinner, and Miss N. J. Jones. A meeting of the local endeavourers of the Christian Endeavour Union, presided over by Mr J. Hayes, local president, and supported by Mr J. Cruise, S. Lavis, and other officers, was also held. when the Rev Tolefree Parr delivered an address.

BARRY DISTRICT RAINFALL. KBTURNS FOR SEVEN DAVS BNDIHe DEC. 18TH, 1899 DAT* (9 A.M.) INCHES. Tuesday Dec. 12 0-02 We(ineiiday 13 002 Thursday 14 000 Friday 15 0-00 Saturday 16 0-00 Sunday 17 0-00 Monday 18 000 E. W. WAITE. Engineer. Couaoil Ufiieea, Barry.

BARRY TRADES' COUNCIL. DISTRICT COUNCIL REPRESENTATION. THE FOOTPATHS' QUESTION. The fortnightly meeting of the Barry Trades' and Labour Council was held at the Glamorgan Restaurant, Barry Deck, on Thursday evening in last week, the president {Mr J. Hill) in the chair. Messrs M. Sheppard and G. Pugh were appointed auditors for the coming term. The consideration of presenting Mr J. Ward, the general secretary of the Navvies' Union, with a testimonial, was adjourned for a fort- night. A letter was real from the Municipal Em- ployees Association, urging the Council to endeavour to get the employees of municipal bodies into the Union, and the secretary was directed to reply in general terms to the same. Mr Saunders gave notice of motion to move, at the next. meeting, a resolution affecting the Amalgamated Labourers' Union. Mr Tom Evaus moved the following resolu- tion :— "That, in the opinion of this Council, Barry should have at least 27 members on the District Council, instead of 18, as sug- gested by that body, and that we instruct our representative to get the number in- creased, if possible. MrS. Jacobs seconded.—Mr G. Griffiths sup- ported, and said the number ought to be at least 30. Mr G. Pugb, in supporting, thought that would be the best opportunity of increasing the Labour representation on the Council.—The resolution was carried unanimously. TJD: FOOTPATHS' QTTXSTION. Mr M. Sheppard said he understood their P .ir thefI)i«trict Council had said o^ned TW 7 foofcPatb« would be soon ?p ° 1 w*8 time ago, and yet the footpaths were barricaded as usual.—After some discussion Mr Griffiths moved, and Mr Jacobs seconded, that the secretary write te the wu ^ag for fuller particular*, and wnether the short path from the park across the brook would be opened to the public.—This was carried.

BARRY COUNTY SCHOOL. MEETING OF GOVERNORS. The monthly meeting of the Governors of the Barry Intermediate School was held at the Council Chambers, Gas and Water Offices, arry Dock, on Thursday evening in last week, ■M* J. Lowdon, J.P., presiding. There were also present—Mrs Christmas Lewis, Dr O'Donnell, Mr J. Arthur Hughes, Captain Davies, and Dr Lloyd Edwar;ds.-Tho head- master and clerk were authorised to remove the school furniture from the County School to the Woodland Hotel, Woodland-road, Barry Dock, where the scholars will be instructed during the alterations to be made to the school, which are not expected to be finished until the early lummer.-It .w:aa decd.d -to write to the assessment anthonties, pointing out to them that the income of the school was small, and uking to be aided by a grant, as other bodies are.