Barry Herald

SHOP ASSISTANTS' CON- FERENCE. A CHARGE AGAINST SOUTH WALES DRAPERS. The conference of the National Union of Shop Assistants was held at Birmingham on Sunday and Monday last, Mr A. Parr (Cardiff). presiding. The annual report and balance-sheet indicated steady progress and a large increase in the funds of the Union.—At an early stage of the proceedings Mr T. Spencer Jones (Cardiff), in accordance with a notice of motior, called the attention of the conference to the efforts now being made by some dissatisfied drapers in South Wales to introduce a Manchester and Salford system of exemption from the Factory and Workshops Act into the district. He moved: — "That this conference instructs the new executive to take immediate steps to lay before the proper authority the strong feeling prevailing in the Welsh branches against the movement, and condemns the action of the chairman of the Welsh Parliamentary Party and other Welsh members for their attitude in the matter, after the pledges made by some of them quite recently, promising to support the Shops Bill, which aimed at reducing the hours worked in shops." Any attempt to compel workroom hands to serve behind the counter after their day's work was a matter which the Union should oppose, whilst the pandering to the late shopping habits of the people indicated in the movement was to be much deprecated.—Miss Bondfield, assistant secretary, heartily supported the motion, and remarked that the movement was a retrograde one, and unreasonable in view of the conditions prevailing in the Principality.—Mr G. P. Roberts (Pontypridd) supported.—Mr Gibson (Lonlon) thought it was a good sign that the drapers of Wales were combining together, especially when they recognised the strength of the assistants' combination in the district.— After further discussion, the resolution was unanimously adopted.- The question of fines, the living in system, early closing legislation, the Truck Act, and other matters were also discussed. The following officers were elected for the ensuing year President, Mr J. Thompson (J .rrow) vice-president, Mr E. Lomas (Manchester); general secietary, Mr J. Macpherson; executive, Messrs Ben Wilson (Bradford), H. Roper (Lincoln), A. Parr, and A. Pearue (Cardiff),

EASTER HOLIDAYS AT BARRY. REPORTS OF PUBLIC EVENTS IN THE DISTRICT. The Easter Holidays, which are always welcome, as they are the first of the year, and mark the termination of the long and dreary winter and the advent of the bright and cheer- ful summer, passed off very quietly in the Birry district. The usual teas and entertain ments were given in the different places of worship, and en Good Friday the annual demonstration of the Railway Servants' Society was again attended with conspicuous success. The benefit football match in the morning between the railwaymen and Cad oxton resulted in a win for the latter by one try to nil, while the quoit match in the afternoon at Barry, in aid of the same object, resulted in St. Fagan's proving victorious over Barry by 58 points. On Monday the greatest attraction was the grand eisteddfod at Holton Field, Barry Dock, which was the means of bringing a large number of visitors to the town, notwithstand- ing that the weather in thb afternoon became very unpropitious. ENGLISH BAPTIST CHAPEL, BARRY DOCK. The sixth annual tea and miscellaneous entertainment in connection with the English Baptist Chapel, Barry Dock, took place on Good Friday. A large number sat down to tea, the lady members of the church presiding at the ttbles. In the evening the chapel was crowded, the chair being occupied by the pas- tor, Rev. T. Pandy John, when the following first-class programme was gone through very successfully:—Piano duet, "Irish Diamond," Misses Williams; solo, ihe village shrine," Mr J. J. Clatworthy; song, Uncle John," Miss L. Blake; song, Mr F. Brent; song, Miss Carrie England recitation, Miss A. Thomas anthem, The Choir; Piano solo, "Alexandra Mazurka," Miss Eveline John; song, "The Heavenly Song," Mrs Crockford; dialogue. Y.P.S.C.E. song, Mr F. Brent; song, "Dad- die," Miss Blake; song, "Long Shoreman," Mr J. J. Clatworthy song, Miss Carrie Eng- land anthem, The Choir. Miss P. J. Williams, R.A.M., was the accompanist. The proceeds were for the benefit of the building fund of the chapel. RAILWAYMEN'8 GATHERING AT BARRY. The Barry branch of the Amalgamated Soeiety of Railway Servants again successfully organised their annual tea and concert for the benefit of the orphan fund. The Barry Com- pany, with their usual generosity, ran a special train from the Rhonrtda free of charge to those desirous of attending the concert, and hundreds availed themselves of the opportunity. A large number partook of the tea which had been provided. At the concert in the evening Capt. Hamilton Murrell, C.C., presided, and he was supported by several prominent residents of the town. The artistes were:—Soprano, Miss Beatrice Johnstone, R A.M., contralto, Miss Gwen Foster, Penygraig; bsss, Mr T. Farr, Pontypridd; comedian, Mr W. H Palmer, Pontypridd; elocutionist, Mr J. O. Thomas, Treforest. The following is the programme:- Overture, Welsh melodies," Mr C. Rowlands; song, "Bandolers," Mr T. F.rr; song, "En- treat me not to leave thee," Miss Foster; song (comic), Mr W. H. Palmer; recitation, "Asleep at the switch" Mr John Thomas; song, Estudiantina," Miss Johnstone song, Ply- mouth souud," Mr C. Silverthorne; duett, "Maying," Miss Johnstone and Mr F. Trenchard; song (comic), Mr R. Jenkins; song, "A. soldier's song," Mr T. Farr; duett, "Venetian boat song," Miss Foster and Miss Johnstone; song, Alice, where art thou," Mr F. Trenchard; song, "Kathleen Mavourneen," Miss Foster; song (comic), Mr W. H. Palmer duett, Excelsior," Mr Trenchard and Mr T. Farr; song, Who'll buy my lavender," Miss Johnstone; song, "Bill the Bos'un," Mr C. Silverthorne; quartette, "Good night, be- loved song (comic), Mr R. Jenkins. Mr C. Rowlands was an efficient accompanist. At the close of the programme, votes of thanks were accorded the chairman and all who had assisted in making the proceedings successful. CANTATA AT TABERNACLE CHAPEL. On Good Friday a tea was provided for the children of the i-unday School of Tabernacle Welsh Congregational Chapel, Barry Dock, at which there was a very good attendance. In the evening the choir, under the conductorship of Mr B. Perkins, rendered the interesting can- tata, Mordaith Bywyd (Life's V oyagf-), the chapel being filled with an appreciative audience A miscellaneous programme was also gone through, the various items being rendered by the scnolars. Masters A. Hazell and D. Lewis acted as accompanists. ENGLISH WESLEY AN CHAPEL, BARRY DOCK. The annual tea of the Barry Dock English Wesleyans was held on Good Friday, being followed by a juvenile missionary cantata. In, this, representatives of India, Africa, and China (dressed in native costumes) addressed the meeting on foreign topics and sang their native songs. Captain E. Gibson, Penarth, was the chairman. In the afternoon also a public conference of Methodists was held at the chapel, Mr J. Lowdon, J.P., presiding, when an interesting debate took place on the subject of A new chapel, and how to get it." On Easter Sunday Mrs Udell, Pontypool, preached able discourses morning and evening to large congregations. In the afternoon Councillor J. H. Jose presided at a pleasant gathering, at which songs, duetts, quartettes, and recitations were given.

MESSRS PRICE AND WILLS' ENGINEERING OFFICES. AN ATTEMPT TO FORCE OPEN THE DOOR. At the Penarth Police Court, on Monday (before Messrs J. S. Batchelor, O. H. Jones, and V. Trayes), a man named Humphrey Junes was charged with attempting to enter the e> gineern g offices of Messrs Price and Wills, at Barry Dock, for unlawful purposes. -.Dock-constal,le Henry Wei ks said on the tnorning of the 9th iust., about 3 30, lie saw prisoner at the door of the office. In his hand he had the iron produced, with which he was trying to force the door. As soon as prisoner saw witness he dropped the iron.—Prisoner, in answer to the Bench, said he had nevI r been locked up bef re, and must have been drunk at the time of the offence. He had got through about f36 since the 5bh of March.—Scut to gaul for 14 days with hard labour.

THE COLLIERS' STRIKE. A CRITICAL SITUATION. MASTERS AND MEN STILL UNABLE TO AGREE. COMPARISON WITH THE STRIKE OF '75. The strike of South Wales colliers still con- tinues. The conference between the repre- sentatives of the men and the masters on Tuesday last proved a failure as far as arriving at a satisfactory settlement was concerned, the employers refusing to enter into discussion upon the question appertaining to the crisis unless the workmen entrust some body of men with the authority to settle as well as discuss. Advances of 10 per cent. have been granted at the following works pending the result of the negotiations at Cardiff: Fernhill Colliery (Watkinson and Sons), Tynewydd Colliery (Gueret), Rhondda Merthyr Colliery (Treher- bert), Cefngytelach Colliery (Swansea district), Werfa Pit (Heath, Evens, and Co.), Avan Hill Colliery (Abergwynfi), and Cawdor Colliery (Garnant). At the Blaenywawr Level, Tir Founder Level, Llancuiach and Ystrad Mynach Collieries advances of 20 per cent. have been given, and at the Daranddu Level (Ynysybwl), the property of Messrs T. Taylor and Co., the men have received an advance of 40 per cent, upon a day wage of 4s 6d. Up to this (Thursday) morning the men employed at the following collieries bad also accepted 10 per cent. advances Graigola (Biruhgrove), Abergorky (Treorky), Blackwood, Aber Rhondda Pit (Porth), and Cwrt-y-bett ws Colliery (Neath). REVIEW OF THE 1875 STRIKE. In view of the present gloomy aspect of the crisis in the coal trade it might be interesting to glance at some of the circumstances surrounding the strike of 1875. There were only about 20,000 cohiers in this district in those days now therd are 130,000, so the stupendous difference between that trouble and this one will at once be seen. Most of our readers will remember, probably, that the first acute stage took place in December 31, 1874, when the men practically decidt d upon a certain course. Their action waq followed by a general lock-out in February. The cause behind the movement was that the men refused to accept any further reduc- tion in wages unless the masters showed them that the reduction was rendered an absolute necessity on account of the prevailing state of trade, but beyond this lay the question of arbitration, and it was fully recognised that they were standing out, not so much against the reduc!ion of wages, as in favour of the pi inci pIe of arbitration. From the first, whilst holding out against any reduction in wages, the men said, "Let the matter he submitted to arbitration." The reply made to this request by the masters was a refusal, so the strike went on. Conference followed conference, and at the many meetings that were held the two points were hotly discussed, until at length, on May 28, 1875, a general agreement was arrived at, viz, that the men should resume work at once upon a reduction of 12! per cent. At the same time, the appoint- ment of a board of conciliation was agreed upon, e' tho members including six representatives ap- pointed by the men and six appointed by the masters and it was decided, first, that no altera- tion in the rate of wages then agreed upon was to be made for three months, and, secondly, that in the event of any dispute arising, the matter should he referred to an arbitrator, whose decision should be final. At the time of the stoppage people had but little anticipation of what it would lead to. For one thing, it was a sudden development, and it was generally supposed that the men were but little organised, and far less prepared for a pro- longed st, uggle. At the utmost people thought that the strike would last but a week or ten days, aId no one was prepared to see anything like what actually occurred. In spite of the fact that funds were contributed by Trades Union societies and fiom other sources all over the country, the dis re?s amongst the people was of the most serious and pitiable character, and it was found absolutely mcessaty to adopt sp. cial relief measures through- out the affected districts, which very quickly included the entire valleys from Merthyr down to he coast. As to the question of time, as we have already stated—instead of lasting a week or ten days, as was anticipated by most people—extended over the period of five months. The enormous blow to trade that the stoppage caused was shown by a calculation made by the late Lord Aberdare. Accol dillg to his lordship's estimates, which were most carefully made, the loss in wages alone amounted to at least £ 1,560,000. Beyond this there was the qu-stion of loss sustained in the ports of Cardiff, Newport, and Swansea, &c., by workmeu engaged in shipping and other interests dependent upon the coal trade. After making a careful estimate of these, Lord Aberdare arrived at the conclusion that the loss in wages caused by the stoppage could not have ben less than three millions sieiling, and this vast sum was altogether apart from the loss occasioned through an enor- mous amount of capital lying idie, and quite apart, also, from the large total representing capital that b. came a complete dead loss through the destruc- tion and failure of so many undertakings. Lhis leads to the most serious reflection of all. Since 1875 the coal trade of South Wales has increased at such a rate and to such an extent that it now represents nearly (if not quite) six times the amount that it did 23 years ago, in every respect. The number of undertakings, the capital invested, the output, the wages paid, the populations dependent upon the industry, and the commer- cial connections created and fostered, all have grown to an enormous extent. Consequently, it is not difficult to be satisfied upon the con- clusion that, vast as was the loss in 1875, the result of a prolonged stoppage in 1898 would be au appalling financial disaster. Already traders are taking steps to save themselves as much as they can. A commercial traveller con- nected with the grocery and provision trade has travelle-d through South Wales during the last two or three days, and has taken scarcely a single order. He reported to us last (Friday) evening that on all hands the grocers are determined to enter into no further obligations than they are oldged to, whilst they stoutly declare that they will supply no goods on credit. This in itself is a suff,cient indication that the situation is assuming a most deplorable aspect.

SHIP ON FIRE AT BARRY. On Tuesday night last a fire was discovered to have broken out in the hold of the steamer Tre- wellard, lying at Barry Dock. A large quantity of bunker coal was destroyed, and the Barry Com- pany's fire fl, at did not succeed in extinguishing the outbreak for several hours, the damage done amounting to several hundred pounds.

BARRY RAILWAY TRAFFIC RETURNS, The total returns from passenger, goods, and mineral traffic for the week ending April 9th, 1898, amounted to X4,432, as com- pared with 1:8,506 in the corresponding week of last year.

[BY ATHLETE.] There was nothing specially interesting in football circles in the Barry district during the Easter Holidays. The Rugby team had gone to the West of England on their tour, while the Soccer team had two matches of minor impor- tance—one on Good Friday morning and the other on Saturday afternoon. The former was with Penartb, whom the District defeated, after a fairly interesting g-me, by five goals to two Morgan, one of the Barry centres, injured his ankle in the match and had to retire. On Saturday Barry were pitted against Nel- son in a League match at the Witchill Ground. The ground was in favourable condition, but a high wind was blowing right throughout the game. Neither side put their full strength on the field, Nelson playing only ten men, while the Barry team was practically a new one. Sutton played in goal during the first half, when Barry had the advantage of the gradient and the wind. Wooding had again been prevailed upon to don the jersey, and partnered Dougall, while Callaghan re-appeared in the half-back line in place cf Sheldon. Sheldon and rJ hursby were the only regular players in the front line, the others being Green (who changed with Sutton during the second half), W. Thomas and Rogers. With such a re-arrangement it was evident that combination would bealí impossibility, at d this wis borne out by the result of the match. During the first half Barry bad the game in their own hands, and they secured two goals, the scorers being Rogers and Green. This score, however, should have been much larger. The backs kicked with judgment, and gave the for- wards innumerable chances of scoring. The latter, however, either did not put sufficient sting into their shots or were robbed of the ball before they could kick; and it seemed at one time as if they would not score at all, the two goals being secured in the last five minutes of the first half. It was generally expected, when the sides changed ends, that Nelsou would have the upper hand and win easily, but the prediction was not fulfilled. The visitors had played themselves out during the first half, while Barry adopted very different tactics to those they used when assisted by the wind. They kept the ball close, and displayed some smart foot-work, whereby they confined the play well in neutral territory. Nelson, however, got through the defence on one occasion, but Green cannot in any way be blamed for this, he having a second previously cleared his goal after a determined attack, and had not had time to re- cover himself. Regarding the players individually, Thursby and Sheldon were the most conspicuous in the front line, and they did a lot of work both in defence and attack. W. Thomas, of the Seconds, although young, has plenty of dash, and in another season or two will, no doubt, develope into a very successful player. G. T. Williams was invariably safe at half-back, and so was Callaghan, but the latter has not the speed of the former. Dale has been seen to better advantage. Dougall was unquestionably the best of the two backs, his kicking being a treat to witness. Wooding, on the other hand, seemed rather stiff after his retirement, and his defence was not so good as usual. Green played with his customary coolness in goal, and be saved in splendid fashion on several occa- sions. On Good Friday an interesting match took place at the Buttrills, Barry, the contestants being Cadoxton Crescents and the 15 selected from the Barry Railway employees, the proceeds being towards the Widows' and Orphans' Fund. The attendance was very good, and a pleasant game was witnessed, the Crescents ultimately winning by a try to nil, G. Hockley being the try-getter. Mr Albert Williams (secretury of the Barry Football Club) refereed. The Barry Rugby team's first tour proved a great success. A representative fifteen was got together, but J. Jones And G. Chick were unable to accomrany the team, the latter, bye- the-bye, having taken unto himself a wife. The players started on Thursday night last, and having travelled all night reached Redruth about 7.30 the following morning, after a fatiguing journey. The match in the after- noon was a fairly interesting one, and bad Barry been favoured with an impartial referee, they would have won easily. On one occasion, Driscoll dribbled half the length of the field and got in with a capital try, but he was called back. The final score read-Hedrutb, one converted goal and one dropped goal; Barry, one converted goal and a try. The team next proceeded to Penzance, where the strain of travelling and playing the previous day told rather heavily on the players. In the first half the tourists gave the homesters a very hard and fabt game, but nothing was scored on either side. During the first ten minutes of the second half, however, Penzance crossed the line once and dropped a goal, but after this Barry bad much the best of matters, and came near scoring on more than one occasion alter fine passing. Penzance eventually won by a dropped goal and a try to nil. On Sunday, the team was conveyed by brake to Lands End, and all were greatly interested in the various sights shown them. On Monday they proceeded to Camborne, and were in much better form than in the two previous matches after their rest on Sunday. After an exciting game the Camborniaus were defeated by a goal and two tries to nil. On Tuesday the team reached Plymouth, where they were accorded a splendid reception. During the morning they were escorted about the town by T. Hughes and J. Westall, two old Barry players now playing for Devonport, who took them on a visit of inspection to the Government dockyards. By the afternoon, however, the players had almost walked them- elves off their feet, and were net in a very fit condition to meet their opponents, the Devon- port Albion Seconds. It was also ascertained on going on the ground that the Seconds were playing nine of the first men. The spectators, however, greeted the appearance of the Barryites with hearty cheers, and throughout the match it was evident that their sympathies were with the visitors. The homesters, during the first half, had the game very much as they liked, the previous hard games having a marked effect on Barry. The Welshmen played up grandly in the second balf, however, the baeks being able to get in some pretty passing, Dowdes- well, on one occasion, getting in with a neat try, and Smith, a minute after, alncost did the same, being brought down within an ace of scoring. The spectators were unstinted in their appreciation of these clever efforts on the part of the Barry players; and had they played the regular second string Barry would un- doubtedly, have proved victorious. Devon- port won the match by two converted goals, one penalty goal, and one try to one try. All the Barry men were delighted with their tour, and expressed a strong desire for a similar outing next season. With their re- ception at Plymouth they were especially pleased, and all were unanimous in voting the visit to the 1 hree Towns a splendid ter- mination of an enjoyable holiday. The team left Plymouth about eleven o'clock on Wed- nesday morning, and reached Barry the same evening. Mr Sandiford presided over a meeting of the South Wales Association League at Car- diff on Wednesday evening last. A benefit match, the proceeds of which will go to augment the funds of the League, was ar- ranged to be played at Mountain Ash or Pontypridd between the cham pious (Roger- stone) and the rest of the League. A letter was read from the Astnn Villa Club signifying satisfaction with .the recent fixture, and ex- pressing a desire that the event should become an annual one. For non-attendance at the meeting the representatives of Barry District, hbbw Vale, and Porth were each nned z/b. Last Saturday the Barry District Thirds were engaged with the Cardiff Cymrics at the 'Quins Ground in the gemi-final for the junior medal competition. The Thirds had practically a walk over, although the Cymrics were older players, and won by seven goals to nil. The scoters were-Juggin8 (3), Jarman, Williams, Coulthard, and Jones. The Thirds will now have to meet Rogerstone Victorias for the final at an early date.

SATURDAY'S FOOTBALL FIXTURES ASSOCIATION. BARRY DISTRICT v. NELSON.—To be played at Nelson teamjleaves by 12.55 train. Barry team:—Goal, Sutton; backs, Dougall and Green; half-backf., Dale, Callaghan, and Parry; forwards, 1. Sheldon, D. Thursby. Rogers, W. H. Morgan, and J. Sheldon, Reserve, F. Thomas. JUITICE." Your letter re Barry FootbaP Club's tour arrived too late for insertion this week but it shall appear in our next issue.

SNAP SHOTS. Sunday, May 1st, will be observed in many Nonconformist churches as "Free Church Sunday," and special sermons will be preached. The opening run of the Barry Cycling Club took place on Friday last to Cowbiidge, in ideal cycling weather. It is in contemplation, we are pleased to learn, to organise a complimentary dinner at Cardiff to Mr Altred Thomas, M.P., on his election to the chair- manship of the Welsh Liberal party. During the past twelve months the Barry Glee Society have won JE75 in prizes—a record of which both the conductor and members may well be proud. A correspondent writes It is a remarkable fact that Mr Fred Walls does not deny the soft impeachments impHed to him by Dr O'Donnell, but simply asks for proof We are pleased to learn that Mr G. T. Williams, cashier of the Barry Dock branch of the London and Provincial Bank, has just secured an important appointment, having been selected to an auditor- ship under the Local Government Board. Master Edgar David, the prize-winner in the j boys' solo competition at the local eisteddfod on Monday, is a pupil of Mr D. Farr, our excellent musical conductor. The feitility of voice pos- sessed by the lad bades well for his future. Major Wyndham-Quin, M.P., has accepted the presidency of the Irish Professional Association at Cardiff. This is an institution which is s lictly non-political in its character, and is compo-ed of architects, solicitors, clergymen, doctors, and other professional gentlemen. The assessment committee reported to the Bridgend and Cowbridge Board of Guardians last Satuid4y that they had assessed the Vale of G,amorgan Railway at JE70 a mile. Amongst the delegates present at the 29th annual conference of the National Union of Teachers at Cheltenham were Messrs W. J. Cocks, T. Higman, J. Lloyd Jones, D. Smith, J. E. Wensley, Miss Hallett, and Miss Lester, representatives of the Barry Association. The proprietors of the Crystal Palace have offered 910 each to the English and Welsh Quoit Unions provided the interna ional match between the two countries is played at the Crystal Palace Grounds on Whit Monday next, but the offer has not yet been accepted. It is expected that at least two memb rs of the Barry Club will be included in the Welsh team. The Penrhyn quarrymen's strike balance sheet has now been published, showing that the total contributions received from outside source, amounted to 919,161 19s 7d. Of this a sum of £ 7,516 was raised through the efforts of the Daily Chronicle, while the concerts promoted by Dr Lunn realised £ 2,431. There is, after paying all expenses, a balance in hand of JE301. It is always good to have a hobby-horse. The Western Mail reports that the adjudicators at Monday's tisteddfod were:—Mr W. Davies, St. Paul's Cath, dral Mr T. Martyn Thomas, R.A.M., Cardiff and Mr Evans (Llew Buallt). Poor Llew Buallt But there, the inmost part of a sandwich is always the most unknown quantity. Mr F. Trenchard came near beatirg all comers at Mountain Ash on Monday. At the preliminary he won his way in the solo competition ahead of all singers to the stage, but, unfortunately, through the great uproar in the pavilion, he was by no means at ease, and the adjudicators, remarking upon this, declared that his rendering in the preliminary competition was the best they had ever been favoured to hear.

Busy. Busy. Busy CONTINUED BUSTLE AND EXCITEMENT AT D. L. EVANS & Co. They mean to maintain and, if possible, augment the solid increase that is manifestly taking place in their business. ■ IV IMF" Why this Phenomenal Increase ? The answer simply and truthfully is- ,0' The Public of Barry are increasingly realizing the economical value of the READY-MONEY PRINCIPLE, and buy their DRAPERY FOR CASH at D. L. EVANS & Co. SEE THE WINDOWS THIS WEEK AND NEXT. All goods marked at W 5H DOWN PRICES. I, D. L. E. & Co. make no provision for Bad Debts. 1 THOUSANDS OF POUNDS ,J, < WORTH OF xw-l u AT D. L. EVANS AND Co., -THE GENUINE .r CASH DRAPERS, 10 & 106, HOLTON ROAD, BARRY DOCK.

BARRY'S COUNTY COURT. TO BE OPENED IN JULY. The order granting a separate county court for Barry and district has at last been received, and will take effect on July 1st. His Honour Judge Owen has been appointed to preside over the new district, which will include the parishes of Barry, Llancarvan, Bonvilstone, Lavernock, Llantrithyd, Llauvythin, Michaelstone-le-Pit, Penmark, Porthkerry, St Andrew's, St Lythau's, St Nicholas, Sully, and Wenvoe. The establishment of the court will prove a boon to the tradesmen of the Barry district, as thereby time and expense will be saved to a considerable extent.

BARRY GOLF CLUB. Medal competition, Saturday, 2ud April, 1898. TotU. Handicap. Net F Illingworth 141 30 Ill D Sibberiug Jones. 126 8 118 J Arthur Hughes 155 35 120 W J D-rlihg 128 5 123 H H Powell 158 35 15:3 A Jackson 138 15 123 P R Warren 133 8 125 R H Crompton 150 25 125 W Swain 134 6 128 Dr Murray 150 20 130 HE Tilston 156 25 131 W N McClean 137 5 132 A Pearce. 154 15 139 T Keen 167 25 142 W Waddell 168 25 143 Rev Vaughan Evans 159 10 149 GJWaliker 191 40 151 Drirving. 168 — 168

BARRY MASTER BUILDERS. THEIR FAVOURITES AT THE LAST ELECTION. At a special meeting of the Barry Master Builders' Association, held at Barry Dock on I the 29th ult., Mr E. Phillips presiding, and there were also present, amongst others, Messrs Kandell and Motton, F. Hopkins, N. Thomas, and J. Prout (secretary), it was unanimously decided to support the candidature of Mr John Jones in the North Ward, Mr S. Barnett in the East, and Mr E. B. Smith-Jones in the South Ward at the District Council Election.

THE SESSION TO EASTER. VOTING AND ATTENDANCES OF WELSH MEMBERS. In contrast with previous years, when some one particular question has been of absorbing and almost exclusive interest, the first part of the Session of 1898 has been noteworthy rather for the diversity of the subjects discussed and the wide variety of topics on which divisions have taken place. Out of 58 divisions nine dealt with Irish subjects, the same number with Scotch, two with Welsh, and four with Indian and African questions. The following is the voting of local members:— WALES. Abraham, W., Rhondda 6 Davids, M. Vaughan, Cardiganshire 26 Ellis, T. E., Merionethshire 34 Evans, 8. T., Glamorganshire 18 Griffiths, E. J., Anglesey 10 Howell, W. G., Denbigh District. 24 Humphreys-Owen, A. C., Montgomery. 20 Jenkins, Sir J. J., Carmarthen District 13 Jones, D. Brynuior, Swansea District. 26 Jones, W., Carnarvonshire. Arvon 0 32 Laurie, General, Pembroke District, 41 Lewis, J. H., Flint District 31 Llewellyn, Sir J. T. D., Bart., (Swansea Town 36 Lloyd-George, D., Carnarvon District. 27 Maclean, J. M., Cardiff 29 Millbank, P. C, Radnorshire 13 Morgan, J. Lloyd, Carmarthenshire. W. 23 Morgan, W. Pritcbard, Merthyr Tydfil 8 Morley, C., Brecknockshire 2 Moss, S., East Denbighshire 0 0 12 Philipps, J. Wynford, Pembrokeshire. 22 Pryce Jones, Major, Montgomery District.. 25 Randell, D., Glamorganshire, Gower 14 Roberts, J. B., Carnarvonshire, Eifion 16 Roberts, J. H., Denbighshire West, Vale of Clwyd.. 33 Smith, S., Flintshire 35 Thomas, Abel, Carmarthenshire, E. 7 Thomas, Alfred, Glamorganshire E. 25 Thomas, D. A., Mertbyr Tydfil 0 28 Wyndham Quin, Major W. H., Glamorgan South 41 MONMOUTHSHIRE. Harcourt, Right Hon. Sir W. V., West 11 McKenna, R., North 37 I Morgan, Colonel and Hon. F. C., South. 5 Spicer, A., Monmouth District. 34

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