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FOUL LANGUAGE AT THE CADOXTON…
FOUL LANGUAGE AT THE CADOXTON THEATRE. To the Editor of the BARRY DOCK NEWS." DEAR SIR,—I know your paper is open to receive any suggestion in the direction of the sup- pression of wrong. Will you, therefore, allow me to inform Mr Elphinstone, the present lessee of the Cadoxton Theatre, that if he hopes to make this concern a respectable success he must rigidly exclude foul language from the mouths of his actors. This certainly has not been the case this week. Yours, &c., "PATER FAMILIAS."
THE CONTINUITY THEORY.
THE CONTINUITY THEORY. To the Editor of the "BARRY DOCK NEWS." Sip.Captain Whall might well be left to answer for himself the attack made upon his lecture on the above subject, were his attention called to it, and did he think it worth while to do so. My only reason for noticing it is the fact that some who read it may neither have the ability nor yet the time to consider the question. To argue that the Italian mission now so active and zealous in propagating Roman error repre- sents the ancient truly Catholic Church of Christ is to pervert the truth most grievously. It is true that their tenets and practices approximate very closely to those of the unrcformed Church of England at the close of the 14th century, though with the addition of doctrines then not 'thought of as articles of faith, such as the "in- fallibility of the Pope" and the "immaculate conception." But the doctrines held by the Church of Rome, as distinct from the Church of England, are not to be found in the Catholic Church of the first six centuries, and had no place in the British Church before the mission of Augustine, and for a long time after that. It was from these erroneous accretions that the Church of Christ in this land was freed at the Reformation and the clergy and laity, with few exceptions, agreed to the changes so made. There Vas no schism before the year 1560. Then it was that certain of the clergy refused obedience o their Bishops; and in 1598 George Blackwell was appointed archpriebt of the English Romanists. The appointment of Bishops named after places in England dates from a very recent time. And now comes the question, are we to regard the Church of England of the present day as identical with the Church under Henry VIII ? Did the Reformation destroy the continuity ? If so, then the Church of Israel was destroyed by the reformation wrought in it under good king Josiah; and Naaman, the Syrian, ceased to be himself when cleansed of his leprosy in the river Jordan. And thus we are to conclude that idol- worship was essential to the very existence of the Church of Israel in the time of Josiah, and of the English Church in the time of Henry VIII. Because these churhes were polluted with idolatry the removal of this pollution was fatal to their being and Naaman was no longer the same man when freed from the loathsome taint of leprosy Those who can reason thus may be left to their own devices but it is well that others should be guarded against their bold assertions and falla- cious arguments. Yours truly, ANGLO-CATHOLIC."
DISGUSTING LANGUAGE ON THE…
DISGUSTING LANGUAGE ON THE BARRY RAILWAY. To the Editor of the "BARRY DOCK NEWS." DEAR SIR,-PerlIlit me, through the medium of your widely-circulated journal, to call attention to what I consider the worst nuisance which travellers on the Barry Railway have to endure, viz., bad language. I frequently travel from Cardiff to Cadoxton on Saturday evening, and have often wondered that the officials do not make an example of some of those individuals who continually indulge in obscene and filthy' language. I have heard of passengers being summoned for enjoying a pipe of tobacco to the annoyance of a few non-smokers, but none for using foul oaths and obscene language to the annoyance of all decent persons who travel on the line. I do not think that I ever heard such digusting language as that used in a certain carriage from Cogan to Cadoxton on Monday night last, and this in the presence of several highly respectable women and children who rode in the same compartment. I trust this complaint will meet the eye of some the officials, and that steps to abate the abominable nuisance will be forthwith taken. Thanking you in anticipation, I am, yours truly, DFCFN CY.
SERIOUS COMPLAINTS AGAINST…
SERIOUS COMPLAINTS AGAINST BARRY CRICKETERS. To the Editor oj the "BARRY DOCK NEWS." DEAR SIR,-In last week's issue of the Barry Dock News I noticed an editorial note headed Serious complaints against Barry Cricketers, in the course of which you allege that the conduct of the members of the Barry Cricket Club 2nd XI. was simply disgusting, and most unbecoming of gentlemen. Now, your informant only gave you one side of the story, and forgot to refer to the conduct of the members of the St. Martin's team, which, I can assure you, was as bad, if not worse, than that of the Barry team and I can assure him we need not go to the members of the I St. Martin's team to learn manners, because I am afraid we should be disappointed. The note also alleges that the conduct of the Barry team grew so disgusting that the ladies, who so kindly volunteered to wait upon us, left the room before we finished tea, a statement which I beg to contradict, as the ladies were there when we finished. He might have been correct if he had said the ladies left the room before the members of the St. Martin's team finished tea, as there were several of them at the table when we left, and perhaps the ladies got tired of waiting on them. I do not believe your informant was present at the tea, but founded his statement on what he was told; therefore, I hope, before he again rushes into print he will thoroughly investigate the case, and give us a true and impartial account of the proceedings. Thanking you, Mr Editor, for a short space in your valuable paper, I am, "A LOVER OF JUSTICE."
' rpo the Editor oj the "BARRY…
rpo the Editor oj the "BARRY DOCK NEWS." DEAR SIR,-I thank you very much for publish- ing a note in yoyr editorial columns last week with regard to the bad conduct of members of the Barry Second XI Cricket Team. I showed the paper to the ladies I mentioned to you, and they say the article is correct in every respect. I ex- pect you will receive some letters contradicting the charge, but whatever they may say (I mean the young men from Barry) one thing remains a fact, that their conduct was most disgusting. Yours very truly. Roath, Cardiff, S. 11. W." August 4, 1891.
! BURGLARY IN THE CITY OF…
BURGLARY IN THE CITY OF LONDON. The premises of the Mazawattee Ceylon Tea Com- pany, on Tower Hill, London, were visited on Satur- day night last by burglars, who, entering a neighbour- ing warehouse, forced an entrance into the maza- wattee premises through a skylight in the roof. Fortunately, the company's loss is but small, the thieves being unsuccessful in forcing open the safe, which contained a sum of money for the usual weekly payment to the manager of Dr. Barnardo's City Messenger Brigade, a considerable number of boys in this institution being employed by the Mazawattee Tea Company.
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Host (who has trod on the lady's skirt)-" Oh, forgive me You see its my natural instinct to de- tain you." Whenever you hear a man say that all men are alike it is an apology for some contemptible scoundrel.
DINAS POWIS HIGHWAY BOARD.
DINAS POWIS HIGHWAY BOARD. The ordinary monthly meeting of the members of the above Board was held at the Court House, St. Nicholas, on Wednesday last, MrO. H. Jones, Fon- mon Castle (chairman.) -There were also present- Major-General Lee (deputy-chairman), Messrs Tudor Crawshay, Bonvilstone House; M. Howells, Cole- brook; W. Lougher, Llancarfan; Edmund Greatrex, Miehaelstone W. Thomas, St. Nicholas; Oliver Williams, Hampstead; T. Thomas, Llantrithyd; with E. Grogan (deputy clerk), and E. R. Lewis (surveyor.) The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. The Clerk reported that the amount of money at present in the bank to the credit of the Board was £ 49118s 8d. IMPROVEMENT OF WAYCOCK ROAD. The Surveyor reported that tenders had been re- ceived for the widening and improvement of Way- cock-road, from the ,following:-Mr Frank Ashley, Canton, Cardiff, £1,955 18s Od Mr William Adam- son, 31, Harvey-street, Cadoxton-Barry, 2999; Mr David Love, Cadoxton-Barry, S1119 lls 9d; Mr T. Jones Da vies, Pontcanna, Cardiff, £ 1,075; Mr William Ellis, Batb, P,1090.-In reply to General Lee, the Surveyor said he had only drawn up a speci- fication of the work, but he had not done so in quantities. The road would be formed to allow a gradient of four inches.—General Lee: I would much prefer having quantities than a specification of the work, as it is impossible to know whether you have a man too much or too little.—The Surveyor said the road was to be 24 feet wide, and the hedges were to be three feet away. His estimate for the contract given about six months ago was;2945, but labour was much higher at present than it was then.—Ultimately, on the motion of Mr Oliver Williams, seconded by Major General Lee, it was agreed that the tender of Mr T. Jones DMies be accepted.—Mr W. Lougher asked what was a reasonable time to expect the contractor to terminate the work.—The Surveyor I have suggested three months. The Surveyor reported that Mr Tynte refused to do more than give the necessary land with reference to a portion of road in Highlight.—The Clerk was instructed to communicate with Mr Tynte asking him to consult some of the members of the Board as to whether he would give them some money or carry on the work. CHEQUES. The Surveyor submitted bills to the amount of j394, and cheques were signed to defray the same. PONTSABN BRIDGE. A letter was read frem Messrs Finch and Company, Chepstow, to the effect that a cler-ical error, had been committed by them in their tender of several months ago with reference to the road bridge. On referring to their quotation then made they found that their tender was 2176 instead of 2276, and asked the Board to amend the same.—The Surveyor suggested that a stone bridge should be erected which would cost, roughly estimating, about B150. The two bridges at Barry Dock were only Is per cubic yard, and he saw no reason why that bridge should not be done like- wise.—The Chairman We must consult the Llandaff Highway Board before they proceed with the work.— The Surveyor was accordingly instructed to stop the man already employed on the bridge.—The Surveyor said the next meeting of the Llandaff Board would be held on the 12th instant, and he thought to get a plan ready by then. The span of the aich would be 33 feet.—The Chairman (to the surveyor): Can you obtain a girder from some other firm ?—The Surveyor: The firm from whom I have submitted an estimate is considerably under the others who have tendered.— General Lee asked if it would be better to write to the Llandaff Board, and place Messrs Finch's letter before them, and then see if they felt inclined to go qn with the work.—The Chairman We must borrow the money.—The Surveyor said they could borrow the money from the current expenses this year.—After a desultory conversation on the matter, the clerk was instructed to communicate with the Tyne Steel Com- pany, Newport, and Mr David Evans, inviting tenders for an iron girder. The Chairman said they had received the consent of the County Council to borrow £ 950, and he would move that the clerk be requested to borrow the same at the lowest possible rate.—The Clerk read a letter from Messrs Charles Dagnell and Company, 90, Cannon-street, London, E.C., to the effect that they could lend 9950 at A per cent., and that their procu- ration fee, to include all expenses, would be about £ 16 16s.—The Clerk was instructed to communicate further with the firm. MISCELLANEOUS. The Chairman reported that Bonvilstone Hill was in a very bad condition, and that the small holes in the road must be filled at once.—The Surveyor was instructed to attend to the matter. Mr Crawshay reported that the road near Peter- stone Chapel was in a bad state.—The Chairman said he had brought this matter before the surveyor two years ago, and he was surprised that it had not been attended to. The piece of road near Fonmon Cross was, Mr Jones stated, in a filthy state. The Surveyor was instructed to make good these defects at once. Mr M. Howell suggested that road metalling should be put out earlier this year. He thought it would be much better if half the stones intended to be placed on the roads for the twelve months should be laid down in October, and the other half in April. —The Chairman agreed with Mr Howell, but said that last winter was an exceptionally severe one. The Surveyor said, in accordance with directions, he had removed the tree on the Wallstone-road, Wenvoe. He also asked if the lane, fronting Mr Howell's shop at Dinas Powis, was a public one or not. The road had never been repaired by the parish. —The matter was deferred. In reply to Major-General Lee, the Surveyor said he thought the cost of curbing and channelling Dinas Powis village would be about £ 26. General Lee moved that the Board should expend abo,Lit;Elb to place the roads in Dinas Powis in a proper condition.—Mr Greatrex seconded, and it was agreed to. The Surveyor was instructed to estimate the cost of widening a piece of road near Colebrook, and sub- mit the same at the next meeting. This was all the business.
BARRY CHORAL UNION.
BARRY CHORAL UNION. SUCCESSFUL CONCERT AT THE PUBLIC HALL. On Saturday evening last a grand concert was given at the Public Hall, East Barry, under the presidency of Councillor J. C. Meggitt, in aid of the funds of the Barry Choral Union, which was formed only a comparatively few months ago, and has already attained a remarkable degree of efficiency under the able and painstaking con- ductorship of Mr D. Farr so efficient, indeed, is the choir that it was ranked by the adjudicator as second in the chief choral contest at Cadoxton Eisteddfod on Monday. The attendance at the concert was large, and all seemed to feel a hearty appreciation of those who took part in the pro- gramme, the pieces on which were given in a highly artistic manner, and encores and re- demands were frequent and pronounced. In opening the proceedings the Chairman delivered a suitable address, in the course of which he spoke highly of the successful efforts of the choir and its leader, and said he should be glad to contribute towards its funds if necessary. (Ap- plause.) At the close of the concert a cordial vote of thanks, on the motion of Mr A. Sawyer, seconded by Mr D. Farr, was accorded to Mr Meggitt. The following was the programme PART I. Pianoforte duet-" Pirates of Petizatice Miss A. J. Lewis and Miss Inglis Chorus—"We never will bow down," Choral Union. Son<j—" Y Teithiwr a'i Gi," Mr John Petty. Song Mr D. Bryant. Sony—" Ora Pro Nobis," Miss Sawyer. Duett—" Gipsy Countess," Mr and Mrs Petty. Recitation—" What the train brought, Miss A. J. Lewis. Part song—" Hivaeth," Male Voice Party. I'ART II. Song-" The Vagabond Mr D. Farr. Song-" The Flight of Aires," Miss S. Matthews. Trio-" Duw bydd drugarog," Miss Evans, Mr Farr, & Mr Bryant. Song-" Gyda'r wawr," Mrs Petty. Song Mr T. Howells (Porth). Recitation-" Casabianca" Master J. Hicks. Song—"Somebody" Miss S. Matthews. Chorus-" We never will bow down (Handel). ,Choral Union. Finale-" Hen Wlad fy Nhadau."
LOCAL BILLPOSTING COMPANIES.
LOCAL BILLPOSTING COMPANIES. At the half-yearlv meeting of the Pontypridd Bill- posting Company held on Friday last (Mr W. Jones in the chair) a dividend of 5 per cent. was declared on the last half-year's accounts—making a total dividend of per cent, for the year. What the dividend of the Barry District Billposting Company will be is not yet known.
WISE AXD OTHERWISE.
WISE AXD OTHERWISE. ANNOTATIONS FROM CADOXTON AND BARRY. [BT ROMEO.] My b#w, doncherknow !To all men and mai- dens, old and young, of Barry, Cadoxton, and the surroundings. Ladies and gentlemen, "Romeo" begs to solicit your kind patronage—(ahem I believe that's the ticket, Mr Editor)—in the careful perusal of the few crude observations which he, from time to time, may be able to jot down. Romeo is pre- pared to make a few remarks upon any local event which may be worthy of attention and to keep his readers well posted in the sayings and doings of Barry —which as yet is only in its infancy. Would my reader be serious, and, which generally follows, down- hearted, turn to Romeo," he is a philosopher and will console you. Do you, my dear young lady, de- sire to be sentimental ? Read Romeo," he is brim- ful of poetry, and will delight you. Young man (the short dark one, on the left, please, who has an ever- lasting odour of poor cigars about his clothes), do you admire good jokes ? Then oh mon ami, consult "Romeo," he has the crerric de la crevic of the most modem American jokes and Irish witticisms in exis- tence. Thanking my readers for their anticipated attention I shall proceed. A fair field and no favour, and—mark the alliteration—" Romeo" must please. ■* It is absolutely impossible for any dependence to be placed upon the weather even for a single day. The reason, kind reader, is because, like your sweetheart, it is fickle. The day breaks forth in radiant beauty, glistening with sweet sunshine, and then, in contra- distinction to this bright and promising aspect, will wind up with such a downpour of rain "as never be- fore was seen." Extremely gratifying to ducks, I don't for a moment deny, but to the utmost discomfiture of everything besides, for it lands the poor benighted wanderer, who an hourbefore was basking in the sun- shine, lost and broken-hearted. As for the mud of this place—Ugh it is like an unpaid bill, turning up at the most unreasonable times, and staring you in the face wherever you may turn, evidently equally deter- mined to take the gloss off your shoes and to destroy your peace of mind. Well, no more at present about the wind or the weather. The former, not digestin my remarks (if I continue), will probably dry up and fly to my eyes, bent on vengeance, of course. As for the latter, I suppose we must still take it as it 'comes, for it is very capricious, and be it of whatever tendency it may, you will always find sufficient grum- biers (whether I enter the lists or no) ready, aye, anxious to lodge a complaint against the poor clerk. The Barry Welsh Methodists journeyed tc Brynhill a fortnight ago for the purpose of enjoying their annual outing. Romeo" was there, you bet The day opened with a very threatening aspect, but cleared up beautifully towards the afternoon. The refresh- ments were of excellent quality. As for the hos- pitality of Mr and Mrs Morgans, it was the genuine article, and no mistake. The treat was undoubtedly a success, and Romeo is anxiously expecting the next. The girl I left behind me is not a very religious air, yet, in the course of a perambulation through Barry on Saturday last I chanced to hear it played in a chapel (I shall not mention the denomination). The accompanist was a youth, and the instrument a penny whistle. Decidedly elevating and spiritual, wasn't it ? It is not very often that a table-leg gets utilised as a steeple, but come to Vere-street, Cadoxton, and you shall see for yourself. There the above article is on view hoisted to the elevated position of spire and it can't get any higher, I'm told. This district is a new and a rapidly increasing one, awl, like every other new place, there are a few good and a great many bad to be found indiscriminately. It is to spare the few good from the evil influences of the many bad that I now write. I do not wish to point the finger of scorn at Barry or Cadoxton, but I do wish to shew up a prevalent sin, which isaltogether wicked and useless. You are all aware, no doubt, that of late years the English language has become the mest expressive and complete on the face of the earth. Our vocabulary is more extensive than that of any other nation, and yet the obscene language, filthy oaths, and dirty expressions which a large portion of a certain class of this place use as a medium of con- versation are shocking in the extreme. What can be done to put a stop to the demoralising and indecent habit of indulging in foul language? In the first place, it behoves us all as men, and the ministers as responsi- ble beings, to do everything in our power to put our feet on the neck of this deadly vice, which, especially to the young and flexible mind, is so painfully infectious and degrading. When is the next sea trip from Barry Island ? A friend of mine was one of the party on the last occa- sion, but says'he does not intend doing so again. I can't get his reason for this, other than that he would prefer to stay on the island and Watch-it Bank Holiday is a thing of the past, and no more holidays now till Christmas, worse luck The keen- ness of the competitions at Cadoxton eisteddfod showed plainly that the cultivation of singing takes up a good deal of the spare time of the people of Barry. The Barry choir, and their able conductor (Mr D. Farr), should be congratulated on the ad- mirable way in which they sang; and the very near bid they made for the chief prize, considering that its formation is of very recent date. Great things may yet, therefore, be expected of the Barry Choral Union. They have made an exceedingly good start, and I wish them unlimited success in all their musical competitions. How surprisingly mighty are the miracles wrought by time In the long, long, ago, '1 when Barry was not the Barry of to-day, Romeo went for a short stroll with a lady friend along Porthkerry-road, and, speaking for myself, I can say that the walk was a very pleasant one. My friend and I parted not far from the old church, with a sincere promise to meet on the morrow, and from that day to this, I-dear me here are a few verses I've just come across, written by a lady, which will exactly express my sentiments- A SHADOW FROM TUB PAST. It was a pleasant garden, And down the bright moon shone On the ripples of the ocean, And we two were alone. We gathered crimson roses And cast them on the stream, And" Fame that could not perish' Was our hearts' impassioned theme. To its lyre's enamoured music My minstrel words replied, A life of bright elysium Was that hour by the fountain side! Oh time, and death, and sorrow, That the heart should be your slave There's snow in my auburn tresses And she is in her grave. Some of our ministers and others were very empha- tic some time ago in condemning the theatre because of its demoralising tendency. Now, I should like to draw their attention to a matter which I could not fail to observe. I refer to that giddy game, called "kiss in the ring," which young people never fail to indulge in when enjoying their holiday outings. Please bear in mind that I do not for a moment con- demn kissing but I wish to ask is there anything worse to be seen in a theatre (1 mean a theatre managed in a strictly moral manner) than to see young men chasing girls for some distance, and after catching them, pull them about roughly, and kiss them in full view of a gaping crowd, who consider it a grand treat? More anon, with your permission, Mr Editor.
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