Barry Herald

THE "HERALD" DIARY. Notification of future events for insertion in this diary must be received at this Office on Wednes- day evening, or Thursday, 10 a.m., at latest.] FRIDAY: Barry Dock Police Court, 11. SATURDAY: Cadoxton branch National Amal- gamated Labourers' Union, 7. Barry v Pontypridd, home, St Genrge's Day. Dinner, Barry Hotel SUNDAY Barry District Glee Society (conducted Mr D. Farr), practices 12.30 and 4 p.m. at Wehh Independent Chapel, High-street, Barry. Barry Male Voice Party, at Rosser' Coffee Tavern 3.3 Opening Services Salem Welsh Baptist Chapel, Barry Dock Anniversary Services Calfaria Baptist Chapel, Cadoxton MONDAY Barry Dock Tolice-court, 11. Navvies' Union branch at Barry Hotel, 7.30 Navvies' Union branch at Witchill Hotel, 7.30 Lifeboat Lodge, IOGT., Glamorgan Restaurant, Barry Dock, 7 .30 Barry Parish Church and Orchestral Society Rehearsa 7.30. TUESDAY: Star of Barry Lodge, I.O.G.T. Lane' Coffee Tavern, 8 Juvenile Temple meets at 6.30 Bariy District Musical Society (conduc- tor Mr W. C. Howe), Rehearsal at New land-street Chapel, Barry Dock, 7.30 WEDNESDA Y: Penarth Police-court at 10.30 THURSDAY: BARRY HERALD published 4.30 Barry District Glee Society, Bethesda Chapel, Barry, 8. St David's Ledge, I.O.G.T., at Shafes- bury Temperance Hotel, Cadoxton, 7.30 School Board Finance, commence at 8 SUNDAY SERVICES. English Congregational Church, Barry Services a 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. Preacher next Sunday Rev C. H. Shave, pastor. Wesleyan Chapel, Cadoxton Male Adult Bible cia,s at 2.30 Tabercacle Welsh Congregational Chapel, Barry Dock. Services at 11 and 6.30. Preacher next Sunday, Rev Ll. Davies, Trswilliam Presbyterian Church, Barry Pastor, Rev Christ masj. Lewis.—Services, Sunday, 11 am. and 6 30 p m School, 2 30. All seats free. Preach- er next Sunday, Rev Christmas J. Lewis, pastor

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BIRTHS, MARRIAGES, AND DEATHS NOTICES should b« sent in on or before 10 a.m. on THURSDAY, to ensure insertion in the next issue. BIRTHS. CARR-On the 10th inst, at 5. Glebe-street, Cadoxton, the wife of Mr John Carr, platelayer, of a son. BALL—On the 10th inst, at 124a, Holton-road, Barry Dock, the wife of Mr Samuel Ball, green- grocer, of a son. DOYLE.—On the 12th inst, at 3, Beatrice-roid, Cadoxton, the wife of Mr James Doyle, mason, of a -on. COUCHMAK-On the 9th inst, at 32, Commercial- road, Cadoxton, the wife of Mr Richard Couch- man, painter, of a daughter. CULLIMAN-On the 16th inst, at 51, Merthyr- street, Barry Dock, the wife of Mr Richard Culliman, labourer, of a son. PHipps-On the 15th inst, at 36, Merthyr-street, Barry Dock, the wife of Mr Thomas Phipps, boil rmaker, of a daughter. ROONEY-Oil the 17th inst, at 36, Daniel-street, Cadoxton, the wife of Mr John Rooney, quarry- man, of a daughter. RICHARDS-O.. the 20th inst, at 34, David-street, C'doxtnn, the wife of Mr Cnarles Richards, engine-driver, of a daughter. HATHKRALL-On the 23th inst, at 7, Lower Morel- stieet, Barry Dock, the wife of Mr Charles Hatherall, ballast-man, of a daughter. MARRIAGES. MAKEPEACE—NAISH—On the 3rd inst, at St. David's Parish Church, Fleur-de-Lis, Mr T. J. Makeptace, booking-clerk in the employ of the Barry Railway Company, to Miss Edith Kath- leen Naish, A. R.C. M., professor in phrenol gy and physiognomy, and daughter of Mr W. Naish, colliery proprietor, Fleur-de-Lis. SHORT—ROWLANDS—On the 18th inst, at Pont. ypridd-street Chapel, Cadoxton, by the Rev W, Williams, pastor, Mr Harry Short, to Miss Priscillia Rowlands, b >th of Dinas PO A is. DEATHS. ROBERTS—On the 18th inst, at The Rock, St. Fagan's, Lionel Arthur (Leo), second son of Mr Harry Clement Roberts, aged eight years, WILLIAMS-On the 12th inst, at 6, Trinity-street, Barry, Albert Sydney, infant son of Mr Albert Williams, store-keeper. MATTHEWS—On the 17th inst, at 50, Lombard- street, Barry Dock, Edward Ewart, son of Mr Henry E. Matthews, bricklayer, aged one year. MATTHEWS—On the 19th inst, at 50, Lombard- street, Barry Dock, Reginald Wilfred, son of Mr Henry Edwin Matthews, aged three years and three mouths. RUE-On the llth inst, at Holton-road, Barry Dock, Mr John Rue, blacksmith, aged 46 years. DUTCHER-On the 14th inst, at 6, Pyke-street, Barry Dock, George, infant son of Mr George Butcher, coal trimmer. HOCKTNs-On the 17th inst, at 2, Jenner-street, Cadoxton, Nellie, daughter of Mr William Hockins, labourer, aged two years. BREWER—On the 18th inst, at 31, Newland-street, Barry Dock, Mr Charles Hoi ten Brewer, labourer, aged 44 years. HARVEY—On the 18th inst, at 8, Evans-street, Barry Dock, Mr Francis William Harvey, labourer, aged 22 years.

REPRESENTATION OF THE RICH. THE direction of the wind is oft indicated by a straw. The trend of Tory influence and desire is likewise too often shown in their works. It is quite insufficient for our Imperial Administration to serve the rich to the detriment, aye, the absolute disregard of the poor by passing a Landlords' Relief Bill and supporting Clerical education out of the National Exchequer, besides supporting, as Mr Lloyd George pointed out on Tuesday last, voluntary schools in order to relieve landlords from the necessity of paying their fair share of School Board rates. These are all mere perfunctory achievements in the Tory list. But it is left for Major Wynd- ham-Quin, the member for South Glamorgan, to act the part of "Honest, honest Iago as to the real and fundamental basis of all Tory representation, and to make an open pronouncement upon the matter. Speaking at the annual meeting of the South Glamor- gan Conservative Association, held at Cardiff on Saturday last, the hon. and gallant major, deploring the smaUneu of the re- venue of the Association, declared in words that are reported elsewhere, that in this county, where so many rich gentlemen were residenc, this should not be. It was to the interest of the rich people that they should be represented by a Unionist member (he declared), and they should contribute, if only as an insurance upon their property. This is another, and maybe more startling, phase of the sacred rights of property" doctrine initiated and carried out so success- fully by the Tory party throughout their whole career, and it is what we have em- phasised all along with regard to the repre- sentation of South Glamorgan. In a working class constituency like this, it will be well to reflect upon this open and honest pronounce- ment of Major Wyndham-Quin. The return to feudal despotism and the reign of land- lord tyranny would be restored in a trice if Tory inclination had its full sway. Of that there can be no doubt by the remark of Major Quin. The work of the democracy in endeavouring to provide a space of earth and a means of gaining honest livelihood thereon, and of exercising the rights of the franchise would all be undone if Tory de- clarations were fulfilled. Yet Tories declare themselves the friends of the working classes." The very action of Tories revolts against the suggestion, and the very words of our Tory member dispels the hope of their ever becoming so. Workers know now the extent of Major Quin's friendship for the labouring classes, and the hon. member seeks to pare out of the rates of the majority a couch of ease and a road to luxury for the few rich landowners in this constituency. Verily such virtue (!) must have its reward.

THE COAL STRIKE. EFFORTS TOWARD SETTLEMENT. PLENARY POWERS REFUSED. PROSPECTS OF A TERMINATION OF THE DISPUTE. EFFECT UPON TRADE AT BARRY. The coal strike has now entered upon its fourth week, and yet no settlement of the differences between masters and men has been arrived at. Various modes have been suggested with the view of ending the dispute, and it is stated that the Mayor of Cardiff has taken steps to secure the intervention of the Board of Trade to arbitrate between the affected parties. The men, by a large majority, have again refused to vest their representatives with plenary powers and, at the conference held last Monday, decidtd to apply for an immediate advance of 10 per cent. The employers of the associated collieries still persist in refusing to discuss the situation with the workmen's delegates, unless they are authorised to enter into a settle- ment. There now teems some ground, however, to believe that the position is more hopeful. Mr D. A. Thomas, M.P., has granted an advance of 10 per cent. to the men woi king in his collieries at Clydach Vale. This advance is paid on the 1877 standard of wages, which is 15 per cent. higher than the sliding scale standard, and the increase granted is, theiefore, equal to an advance of 12 per cent. All the men numbering about 3.000 returned to work last Monday, and no doubt the Coal 0 ners' Ass ciation w ill not apprt ciate this turn of events, esp. cia ly as the pits in question produce 800,000 tc ns per annum. Feeling is also gaining ground in the Rhondda VaJeys that a temporary settlement is ) ot far di-tant, and that operations will be resumed at the associated collieries before many days el.pse. This view was borne out on Wednesday by a prominent member of the Pro- visional Committee, who strongly believed that the employers were prepared to meet the workmen, and that the latter would before very long be again at work. Yes," lie observ, d, "I can distinc ly see a ray of hope, but I shall say no moie at present. r, however, sincerely trust that a settle- ment will soon be effected, so that an end should be put to the strife." The strike is having a most disastrous effect upon trade at Barry. The poit is wholly depen- dent upon coal exportation, for import trade at Barry is quite infiuiteidmal. The piesent strike has already affected the port and town with far greater severity than the strike in 1893. At that time the coal from several pits was sent down to Barry, and about half-a-dozen coal tips were con- tinually employed, but for a week past one or two have been quite sufficient to put all the coal on b ard of v s-els that are fortunite enough to have a cargo. The whole surroundings of the docks as- sume a Sunday-like appearance, and the Social Democrats in the district have seized upon the op- portunity to gather the men thrown out of work and endeavour to interest them in the open-air with lengthy orations about the conflicting interests of capital and labour. Hundreds beguile the time away in this manner, and undoubtedly the publicans suffer greatiy in consequence of the crisis. Other classes of tradesmen also complain and while there is not yet felt the actual pinch of poertv among any of the men, there is little doubt that Ur less the colliers return to work shorily, severe distress will ensue. It is roughly estimated that 4,000 men of all trades and professions have been rendered idle, and the loss of money in wages already amounts to close on f7,000 per week Of tlie-e there are usually employed at the dock a' out 700, comprising coal trimmers, tippers, and ballast men, and about 150 boatmen and riggers, &c. There are also about 3,000 men employed in all the various etigineerii g works, including the Barry Graving Dock, and these are all idle The boiiermakers, fitters, and the members of other organised bodies are in receipt of out-of- work pay, and this affords some measure of relief. The railway passenger traffic has also greatly diminished in consequence (f the state of affairs, and on Saturday—usually a very brisk day along the litie-soareely one-third the number of passengeis booked as compared with other Satur- days. The associated collieries are those upon which Barry coal trade chi- fly clepeties and if a settlement could be arrived at by the Ocean Collieries, trade would be immediately restored. Some relief will probably result from the resump- tion at the Cambrian Collieries. AN APPEAL TO THE CHURCHES OF BARRY. I have been greatly moved to write end urge the Christian Churches of Barry not to be silent during this grave acd serious crisis. We have seen how futile has been the attempt at reconciliation be. tween masters and men, and I feel, theiefore, that there is but one resource left, before it goes too serious, and that is take it to the Lord in prayer." We are utteily powerless t t influence and perhaps to advise as to what cou se to adopt, but w e can lay the matter before God and ask Him to take it in hand. Is it nor, therefore, time for the Christian Churohes to give it the most serious con- sideration ? Surely, we believe in the efficacy of prayer. It was Tennyson that said, More things are wrought by prayers than this world dreams of." Here in an important matter for the Fiee Church Council. Would it be too much for me to suggest that a special piayer mee'ing be held either individually or collectively in each of the three places, Barry, Barry and Cadoxton, Of course, the English and Welsh Churches would meet separately. Prayer has done great things before now, and we ought to have sufficient faith that it will not be ineffectual in the present crisis. Let us begin here, and it may be an incentive for "ther places to take it up if they have not yet done so. I feel it my duty as a Christian minister to exprees my feeling on this matter. W. H. PRITCHARD, Wesleyan Mioistor, Barry Dook.

SNAP SHOTS. The HERALD came in for a fair share of criticism by Major Wyndham-Quin on Tuesday evening. Shakespeare (up to date): "The strike, the strike my kingdom for a settlement." There is ONE happy man now in Dinas Powis, and that is Mr D. R. Morgan. The lost footpath is re-ulaimed, and there is rejoicing in the house of Powis. To-m, rronv (Saturday) is St George's Day, and patriotic Englishmen will celebrate the anuiversary 'If their Pa-rou Saint by a banquet at the Barry Hotel. Some people at Dinas Powis will have cause to remember the footpath fracas. One man's effigy was burnt there this week, and it is affirmed that it was a '• speaking likeness too. All Major Wyndham Quin's supporters at Barry are confined to the Junior Conservative Club at Cadoxton. This is the ouly place that the Major visits, and the account of his stewardship is always given exclusively to its members. The expenses incurred by the production in character of the cantata, Ruth the Gleaner," by the Barry Temperance Choir, amounted to f.30, and it is satisfactory to note that only about JE6 of this was expended outside the district. Shades of November! The Chairman of the School Board says that the life of the present Board is short, and many a member heaved a deep sigh. These members were true readers of the future! Barry head-teachers are keen on the adverb consciet,tiously." It was used in almost every testimonial read at the School Management meet ing last week; and inasmuch as the proceedings are already wearisome and prosaic, we give them this hint in the hope that they will afford more variety in future. The attendances at the Gas Exhibition and Cookery Lectures held at the show-rooms, Gas Works, Barry Dock, were the best the promoters have had since the lectures were commenced in the district. We are informed on reliable authority that Green, the crack goal keeper of the Barry District Association team, will shortly leave Barry Dock for Yorkshire, and his services will not be available for the District next season. Major Wyndham Quin's political knowledge was astray again on Saturday, when he said that Mr Walter Morgan had previously fought Radnor Will any kindly Tory whisper to the Major that it was Denbigh. Tell him the HERALD says so, and he will accept the statement at once. Last Friday the calendar at Barry Dock Police Court was a rather heavy one-lasting nearly two hours-yet business was delayed for fully half-an- hour owing to there being no magistrates in atten- dance. On Monday three of the Great Unpaid put in an appearance promptly at the hour of starting, and the whole of the business of the court was transacted in half-an-hour. Major Wyndham Quin was present at the Cardiff Board of Guardians meeting on Saturday last, and report sheweth that he shook hands with several Barry members. Report also sheweoh that when the resolution in favour of co-opting members was rejected the Major departed We do not say that these two sentences have any connection with each other. Many Snap Shot readers will be pleased to learu that the Barry Dock United Children's Choir, who faultlessly rendered" Pt-ace, be still," at the recent Barry Eisteddfod, intend competing on the same work at the Ciifynydd Eisteddfod, to be held on Mabon's Day, May 2nd. It may also be of interest to state that this choir (the first of its kind ever estab ishtd at B.rry Dock) will compete at the National Eisteddfod to be held next year at Cardiff. Apparently, the conductor's ambition is odyequalled by his enthusiasm. Dyfal done," Mr Ktan. Mr W. M. Davies, the respected local represen- tative of the South Wales Daily New8, represented Barry and the high opinion of its people at the writings of Mr W. S. Williams, the able leader writer of that journ d, the "grand old tran" of journalism, whose 80th birthday was celebrated by a banquet at the Royal Hotel, Cardiff, and the presentation of an illuminated address by hiT colleagues on Saturday last.

CHESS. The Cardiff Y.M.C.A. Club paied a visit to Barry on Wednesday evening, playing the Barry District team at the Windsor Hotel, Barry Dock. The visitors proved too strong for the local players, and won handsomely by 15 games to 2. A note- woithy feature of the match is that M r Hybartand his son, Arthur, were the only ones to register a score for Barry. Appended is the full score :— BARRY DISTRICT. CARDIFF Y.M.C.A. F. Hybart 0 1 J. Bellowes 1 0 J. Felix Williams 0 0 E F. Bellowes. 1 1 E. A. H. Stewart: A. Fiazer + W. Archer 0 0 S. H. James I 1 D. J. Hutchings .0 0 L. Sievewright. 1 1 W. R. Howels 0 0 Prof. Barbier 1 1 E. K. Cannell. 0 0 A. E. Ihomas 1 1 John Davies 0 D. H. Francis I A. Hybart 0 1 R. A. Short I 0 V.Pennington 0 0 Barbier Jnr. 1 1 0 2 9 6 t Game to be adjudicated upon.

NOTICE OF REMOVAL. Th e i B arpl,v HeraId (The People's Newspaper) AND MINERVA PRINTING WORKS WILL BE REMOVED Next Week to New Premises in Holton Road, Barry Dock, (OPPOSITE TABERNACLE CHAPEL). ALL ORDERS FOR PRINTING and ADVERTISING WILL AftER NEXT WIKTC nv, RECKIVKD AT THE ABOVK ADDRBM.