Barry Dock News

CALENDAR FOR NEXT WEEK. Sun., ,4-19th Sunday after Trinity. Mon., 5-Penarth Police Court, 10.30. Tueq., b-Local Board, Cadoxton, 3. Wed., 7-Dinas Powis Highway Board, 11.30.- St. Nicholas Petty Sessions, 12.30.- Adjourned Meeting, Billposting Company, Cadoxton, 3.30.-Direc- tors' Monthly Meeting, Starr- Bowkett Society, Cadoxton, 7. Thurs., 8—Barry Dock Police Court, 11.30. Fri., 9—Owen's Col., Manchester, opened, 1873. Sat., 10—Local Football Matches.

I- EAST BARRY. HARVEST THANKSGIVING SERVICES will be held on Sunday, the 11th instant, at the English Con- gregational Chapel, East Barry, when the preacher will be the Rev J. Williamson, of Charles-street Congregational Church, Cardiff. ERRATA.—In our last issue we published a description of the Ship Hotel, Barry, in course of which we omitted to mention that the painting work was satisfactorily executed by Messrs E. Lewis & Co., house decorators, Main-street, Cadoxton -Barry. SERVICE OF SONG.-On Monday evening last the scholars and friends of the Wesleyan Chapel, East Barry, gave a very interesting service of song entitled "The River Singers." Mr J. Lowdon presided, and the audience was a large one. The connective read- ings were given by Mr J. J. Moon. It is intended to conduct a similar meeting at Cadoxton on the 21st instant. To Be, OR NOT TO BE, MARRIED "—An adver- tisement in another column announces that, on Tuesday evening, the 20th instant, that talented lecturer and divine, the Rev Thomas Evans, of Victoria Park Chapel, London, will deliver his popular lecture on the above subject at the Presbyterian Chapel, East Barry. The rev. lecturer is well-known throughout the Princi- pality as formerly pastor of High-street Chapel, Merthyr, and his well-merited popularity is a sufficient guarantee of the rare literary treat in store for the public of this district. SCIENCE AND ART CLASSES. —A meeting of the Barry and Cadoxton Science and Art Committee was held on Friday evening last at the Vestry Room of the English Congregational Chapel, East Barry, present—Mr J. Lowdon (chairman), Mr T. Higman, and Mr J. Davies (secretary). After a discussion it was resolved that the question of payment of teachers be deferred, the secretary in the meantime to write to Mr Pullen, of Cardiff, with the view of arranging terms with that gentle- man for the session. It was decided to advertise the classes in the Barry Dock News and other papers, and that a syllabus of subjects be published. It was also resolved that the classes commence on Monday next, the 5th of October, and that the same be held (until Holton-road School is ready) at the Board School, East Barry, where, it was pointed out, there were apparatus and furniture in readiness. The committee hope the classes will be well attended, and that the same will prove successful. FORMATION OF A YOUNG PEOPLE'S GUILD.-On Friday evening last, a very successful meeting was held at the Vestry Room of the English Con- gregational Chapel, East Barry, for the purpose of forming a young people's guild. The object of the guild is three-fold, viz., to associate the young people of the congregation in exercises tending to intellectual, moral, and spiritual progress in various forms of Christian service and in healthy recreation. The pastor (Rev J. H. Stowell) was elected ex-officio president; with the following officers :-Secretary, Mr Gould treasurer, Mr F. W. Taylor vice-presidents, Messrs John 0. Davies and H. Inglis. A committee of six ladies and six gentlemen were also appointed, this com- mittee to act as executive committee for the ap- pointment of sub-committees for the purpose of carrying out the various departments of the guild. It was felt that in the course of a few weeks the executive committee will have a fully-prepared syllabus of the various branches to submit at the opening meeting, at which members will be enrolled. THE BAZAAR IN AID OF ST. PAUL'S CHURCH.- Final arrangements have been made in view cf the grand bazaar, or fancy fair, to be held on Wednesday and Thursday, the 28th and 29th instant, in aid of the building fund of St. Paul's New Church. The bazaar will be opened on Wednesday by the Lord Bishop of the Diocese, when the proceedings will probably be attended by a numerous and distinguished company of patrons. The promoters announce that the hall will be elaborately fitted and decorated for the occasion, and the shops will be found stored with a profusion of all kinds of useful and choice goods, which will be sold at strictly market prices. The ladies who will conduct the fancy fair will be attired in fancy costumes, and a com- mittee of gentlemen are making arrangements for all sorts of suitable and usual diversions, vocal and instrumental music receiving special atten- tion. Any friends who have goods to send to the bazaar are requested to forward the same not later than the 21st instant, to Mrs J. Robinson, East Barry House, the president of the committee. On Friday, the 30th instant, there will be a special event, particulars of which will be announced in due course. We heartily wish the bazaar every success. It should be added that immediately after the opening ceremony by the Bishop,. on Wednesday, a luncheon will be served, the com- mittee stating that, through the generosity of many friends, an excellent repast will be provided at a very small charge. ELECTRIC BELLS.—If you want your House fitted up with Electric Bells go to E. LEWIS & Co., 61, Main-street, Cadoxton-Barry. Estimates given'

LLANDOUGH. SUPPOSED SUICIDE.—The wife of a man named Harry Gardner, who is employed by the Cardiff Corporation as engine-driver at the Cogan pump- ing station, was found drowned in the Llandough Reservoir on Tuesday last. The affair is supposed to be a suicide. A correspondent writing later stated:—Great inconvenience was caused at Pen- arth in consequence of the water supply being entirely cut off through the suicide in Llandough reservoir. On Tuesday evening the Local Board water carts obtained a supply of water, and as they went from street to street they were besieged by persons carrying all manner of vessels. No supply of water from the reservoir was obtainable at 10 o'clock. An inquest was held on the body on Wednesday, when a verdict of Suicide while under temporary insanity was returned.

PORTHKERRY. POLITICAL GATHERING.—On Friday afternoon last Mrs John Cory gave an "at home to the members of the Cardiff Women's Liberal Associa- tion at Porthkerrry House. It was not a meeting of pleasure only, but the social part of the gather- ing went hand in hand with practical work, and as a result the Liberal cause in Cardiff should be all the stronger. Porthkerry, the residence of Mr and Mrs John Cory, is a delightful country mansion, of fair proportions, in well wooded and extensive grounds, and commanded a splendid view of the channel. From the gravelled terrace immedia- tely in front of the old-fashioned good-sized win- dows the greensward slopes rapidly down for about fifty yards to the edge of the channel, and the view is entirely unobstructed save here and there by a shrub or the branches of a tree. Whe-i the party arrived, they were met on the terrace by the host and hostess, and Lady Aberdare, the Hon. Miss Pamela Bruce, the Hon. Mr Arthur and the Hon Mrs Pelham, who formed the house party, and Mr Clifford Cory and Miss Cory. Tea was served in excellent style in the dining-room, and while these pleasant though necessary proceedings were going on, the Hon. Mrs Arthur Pelham seized the opportunity to talk "business" with the leaders, while the host and hostess kindly interes- ted themselves in directing the visitors round the grounds. A meeting was subsequently held on the terrace, and addresses were delivered by Lady Aberdare (who presided), the Hem. Mrs Arthur Pelham, Alderman Saunders, Alderman John Cory, and others. The usual votes of thanks were also passed.

COWBRIDGE. ALLEGED WOUNDING.—At a special police- court held at Cowbridge on Thursday week last— before Mr Alderman W. H. James (ex-mayor)- Michael Scamel, labourer, was charged with unlawfully wounding John Hopkins, labourer, by kicking him over the left eye. Prisoner was remanded. REVISION COURT.—At the Revision Court held at Cowbridge on Thursday week last-before Mr Howel Jeffries, barrister—there was very little of interest in the proceedings. A certain amount of excitability was shown by Messrs Morgan and Deere, the Llantwit Major sub-agents, in contra- dieting each other. One overseer was refused his expenses for obstinacy and carelessness in preparing his short list. The Conservatives sus- tained seven claims and one objection, while the Liberals sustained 12 claims and seven objections, being a net gain of 11. Mr R. C. Griffiths, Bridgend, appeared on behalf of the Conserva- tives, and Mr E. W. Miles, Cowbridge, for the Liberals of the parishes, while Mr S. T. Evans and Mr W. S. Gwynn, Cowbridge, appeared for the respective parties in the borough. The final result showed a gain for the Conservatives in the county, but in the borough an objection was sus- tained against them in the old list.

LLANTWIT MAJOR. FOOTBALL.—The football season will commence here on Saturday next, with a match between Cowbridge and the home team. "LET THERE BE LIGHT.On Wednesday even- ing last a meeting was held at the Town-hall for the purpose of forming a committee of manage- ment of the public lamps of the town, and "to de- vise ways and means of lighting the same

ST. NICHOLAS. LICENSING COURT.-The annual revision court was held at St. Nicholas on Friday last, before Mr Howell Jeffreys, one of the barristers ap- pointed, and the lists of voters for the following parishes were duly revised and approved :—Bon- vilstone, St. Brides-super-Ely, St. Georges, Llan- carfan, Llanillterne, Llantrithyd, Llanvithen, St. Nicholas, Pendoylan, Penmark, Peterstone-super- Ely, Porthkerry.

ST. JOHN AMBULANCE BRIGADE AT PENARTH. On Tuesday evening last, at the Jubilee Hall, Pen- arth, a very interesting ceremony took place in con- nection with the above brigade, the officers of which are:—Hon. surgeon, Mr Ashley Bird, Penarth presidents, Mr James Edwards and Captain W. M. Pengelley, R.P.N.: vice-presidents, Captains H. J. Langlors and T. Kemp. Amongst those present were Mr J. Edwards (in the chair), Drs. Bird and Nell, Captains Pengelly, Langlors, and Kemp, and nearly all the members of the class. The Chairman first called upon Captain Pengelly to present certificates to the members of the class by whom they had been won. The names were as jollow:—Captain Langlors, Captain Kemp, E. P. Williams, Hy. Baker, Arch. Boland, John Cook, Jos. Cook, William Angore, W. Toye, B. Jones, W. Conibear, J. Sanders, and E. Stephens. Dr. Hughes, medical superintendent of the Hama- dryad Hospital Ship, wrote testifying to the im- provement in the first treatment of accident cases at the Bute and Penarth Docks since the ambulance classes had been commenced. Patients were con- veyed to the hospital with the least possible suffering, and risk of secondary injuries were reduced to a minimum. Mr Bird said the men had set themselves heartily to the work so as to give first aid to their injured fellowmen and partially drowned persons. Dr. Nell stated that he had seen one case in which Mr A. Boland had first been called in. The patient had been well-attended to, and his wounds were well dressed. He (the speaker) would be glad to help the class on in every way in his power. Captain Langlors presented a cheque from the class to Dr. Bird as a recognition of his services, and as a slight recompense for the trouble he had taken with them. -The members then gave three cheers for Dr. and Mrs Bird, the latter having received them very kindly at the house on two or three occasious. Dr Bird returned thanks for the presentation. A vote of thanks to the chairman terminated the very pleasanb meeting. Dr. Bird will be pleased to instruct any class, and as the cost is so small (about 2s 6d per member for each course of lectures) it is hoped that a great many will take advantage of this very useful institution.

MR. A. F ROGERS, Mining Engineer and Surveyor, 5, VERE-STREET, CADOXTON-BARRY.

SPECIAL MEETING OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE AT CADOXTON-BARRY. A special meeting of the Finance Committee of the Local Board was held on Wednesday evening last, at the Board Office, Cadoxton Barry, present-Major- General Lee, J.P. (chairman), Messrs J. J. Williams, J. C. Meggitt, B. Lewis, J. A. Hughes (clerk), J. C. Pardoe (surveyor), and C. Howe (collector).

THE QUESTION OF COLLECTOR'S SALARY. Some time was devoted to consideration of the question of the proposed increase of salary to the col- lector (Mr C. Howe), comparison being made with the average amount paid to other collectors by the public authorities in different parts of the country.—Mr Meggitt said sooner or later the Board would have to consider the question of appointing a collector who would devote his whole time to the duties of the office. Now, however, they could not do so, because it had practically been recommended that Mr Howe should receive an increase. In reply to the Chairman, Mr Howe said he would accept the average per centage given in the return prepared, or if paid by salary he would suggest S150 and 11 per cent. for the collection of private improvement accounts.—Mr Meggitt said he should like to see the collector devote the whole of his time to the duties, but failing this he had moved a proposition which he hoped would meet the present case. There were two ways of looking at the matter. They could either pay the collector by commission or salary. He did not approve of commission in any circumstances, for in the present case there was the danger of the collector devoting himself to the collec- tion of the larger amounts, whereas the smaller sums might be neglected. He would, therefore, move that the collector's salary be increased from jE70 to JE100 a year, the allowance for office to remain as at present.— Mr B. Lewis suggested that j6150 a year be paid pro- vided Mr Howe would devote his whole time to the duties of the office.-Mr Meggitt thought JB130 for the first year, with an increase of no a year to the maximum of £ 150.—Mr Howe said he could not enter- tain such an offer at least for six months.—The Chair- man agreed that a collector should be appointed who would devote his whole time to the duties, but per- sonally he was in favour of paying a minimum salary and commission upon the amountcollected.-Mr Lewis did not think 115O would be too much if the collector devoted his whole time to the duties.-Dr Treharne agreed with the Chairman that a small salary and com- mission should be paid.—Mr B. Lewis said the Board could not be generous as a private individual could be, but they would endeavour to deal as justly as possible with the collector.—Mr Howe contended that an in- crease to lloo would be practically no increase at all, because the collection of the private improvement rate was worth more than l30 a year itself.—After some further discussion, Mr B. Lewis seconded Mr Meg- gitt's resolution, recommending the Board to increase the collector's salary froml70 to noo a year, with l150 a year provided he devoted the whole of his time to the duties.—Dr Treharne moved as an amendment that Mr Howe be paid a small salary, with commission on all amounts collected.-The amendment found no seconder, and the original motion was submitted to the meeting and carried.

THE NEW RATE. The Clerk and Surveyor submitted estimates of the Board's expenditure during the ensuing six months, which represented a total of £ 3,865.—Mr Meggitt drew attention to the largeness of the estimated cost of lighting the district during the next year; £ 850 for 300 lamps, he said, was a very considerable item.—The Collector, in reply to a question, said the present assessment of the district stood at about 188,062, that for the last half-year being 183,862, the comparative smallness of the increase this half-year being attribu- ted to the reduction in the rental of houses.—Mr B. Lewis said it would be remembered that last half-year it was estimated there would be a balance in hand of about 1700 at the end of the half-year. Instead of that, assuming that the whole of the present rate would be collected, there would be nearly 1300 to the bad. He did not think it was advisable to fix too low a rate, because auditors generally told public bodies that they should not be in debt to the treasurer. He would, therefore, move that a rate of one shilling in the £ be fixed upon.-Dr Treharne seconded, and it was cirried unanimously. It was resolved that the omnibus loan of 14,000 be obtained from Messrs Dagnall and Company, Lon- don, instead of as previously arranged. A letter was read from the Local Government Board allowing payment by the Board of the sum of 17 with which Mr J. Robinson had been surcharged by the auditor in connection with the treasurer's salary. This was the principal business of the meeting.

REVISION COURT AT CADOX- TON-BARRY. The first annual court for the revision of the list of voters for the parishes of Barry, Cadoxton- juxta-Barry, St. Andrew's, Highlight, Leckwith, St. Lythan's, Merthyr Dovan, Sully, Michaelstone- le-pit, and Wenvoe was held at the Picnic Hall, Cadoxton-Barry, last evening (Thursday), before Mr Howell Jeffreys, one of the barristers appointed for the Southern Division of Glamor- ganshire. Mr J. A. Hughes (solicitor, Cadoxton), represented the Liberal party and Mr D. Lloyd Lougher (Conservative agent for the division). MrR. C. Griffiths (solicitor, Bridgend), and Mr R. G. Morris-(secretary to the Cadoxton Conservative Association) represented the Conservatives. There was but a small attendance of the public, and the proceedings were to a great extent formal. Amongst those present were the Rev L. Ton Evans, Messrs F. W. Taylor (Barry), H. H. Russell (secretary to the Cadoxton Liberal Asso- ciation), T. Thomas (Vere-street), Edward Hughes (draper), F. P. Jones-Lloyd (solicitor), &c.

ST. ANDREW'S. Mr Howell Thomas, assistant overseer, submitted the list voters for the parish of St. Andrew's, but it contained little of a debative character, and was duly passed.

LECKWITH. Mr J. G. Llewellyn, Penarth, stated there was neither claim nor objection to make from the parish of Leckwith.

SULLY. Mr C. Howe, as assistant overseer, represented the parish of Sully, but there was no point raised.

MERTHYR DOVAN. Mr David Howell, assistant overseer, represented the parish of Merthyr Dovan, and a number of claims and objections were gone into. Several claims on the Liberal side were disallowed on the ground of insuffi- cient qualification. The revising barrister remarked he was anxious to place on the register every person who was entitled, but he should like to point out that he was unwilling to accept in all cases the hearsay evidence of the assistant overseers.

ST. LYTHAN'S. Mr Oliver Williams, assistant overseer, presented tne list oi St. Lythan's pa-iish whish was dispoeed of as soon as the purely necessary formalities were gone through, there being no claims or objections.

WENVOE. Mr William Lougher reported there was one claim, but no objection, in the Wenvoe list, and there was only one death.

BARRY. In the parish of Barry, a fatal objection was laid by Mr Hughes against an occupier, and a number of new claims were in some cases sustained, and in others rejected. The lodger claim of Mr1 W. E. Knapman, secretary to the Barry Conservative Association, objected to by Mr Hughes, and supported by Mr Griffiths, was allowed. The barrister observed it was somewhat singular that there was a large number of ownership claims in proportion to the occupiers. Mr Thomas Lougher, assistant overseer, represented the parish.

CADOXTON. Mr C. Howe submitted the list for Cadoxton parish, in dealing with which a somewhat singular incident took place. Mr Hughes, for the Liberals, supported the claim of a staunch member of the Conservative party, and not being objected to by the agents of the latter, the olaim was allowed. A large number of claims were thrown out as not having been sustained through insufficient occupation. Referring to the bogus claims from Cadoxton parish, Mr R. C. Griffiths and Mr R. G. Morris said the political agents would have been placed in a position of considerable difficulty bad it not been for the very clear and satis- factory manner in which Mr Howe had detailed the basis of objection in every instance.

HIGHLIGHT. This list bore the names of only two voters (a male and a female).

THE GENERAL RESULTS. On enquiring of Mr J. A. Hughes at the conclusion of the court, that gentleman claimed that the Liberals had gained 150 on the general results, against 20 by the Conservatives while Mr R. C. Gritfiths, for the Conservatives, stated that the whole of the Conser- vative claims were sustained during the evening. Out of 83 general claims in the parish of Cadoxton, only 12 were allowed. l

CADOXTON-BARRY BRANCH OF THE LABOURERS' UNION. FIRST ANNIVERSARY DINNER OF THE MEMBERS. The first anniversary dinner in connection with the Cadoxton-Barry Branch of the National Amalgamated Labourers' Union of Great Britain and Ireland was held on Tuesday evening last at the Picnic Hall, Cadoxton-Barry, the chair being occupied by Mr Harry Williams, Swansea, presi- dent of the Union, who was supported by Messrs G. H. Dunn, Newport, vice-president of the Union; Thomas Davies, Cardiff, the general secretary C. H. Currey, Penarth, district secre- tary W. Harper, Cadoxton, vice-president of the Barry District Trades Council and secretary of the branch; George Cooper, president of the branch Harry Curtis, vice-president do. Dr P. J. O'Donnell, medical officer do. C. W. Gilbert, Barry branch; Thomas Burns, do. Mark Mar- tin, John Demry, and E. J. D. Irish, trustees; Evan Lewis, &c., &c. The room and tables had been very pleasingly decorated for the occasion, and the manner in which the respected host, Mr H. Chappell, of the Wenvoe Arms Hotel, catered for the guests, who numbered about seventy, reflected the utmost credit upon his successful endeavours, and gave entire satisfaction to all present, the whole of the arrangements being under the superintendence of Messrs A. and S. Chappell and Miss Chappell. A capital dinner having been thoroughly enjoyed, the post-prandial proceedings were entered upon. Mr Evan Lewis proposed the toast of Success to the National Amalgamated Labourers' Union," coupled with the name of Mr Harry Williams, the president; Mr G. H. Dunn, vice-president; and Mr Thomas Davies, general secretary. The President, who was the first to respond, referred to the instrumentality of gatherings of that description towards promoting good feeling amongst the members of the Union, and expressed a hope that as the result of that evening's enter- tainment many who were then non-unionists would be induced to come amongst them. (Cheers.) He had been prominently identified with the Labourers' Union ever since its establish- ment two years ago, and be hoped to be able, in conjunction with the other officers, to make it even more successful than it was at present, for he knew of no Union possessing so essentially solid and permanent principles as that Union. (Renewed cheers.) Considering the opposition which the Labourers' Union had received, both from unionists and non-unionists, it was making very satisfactory progress. He admonished the members, however, not to join simply for the purpose of securing an increase in their wages, with shorter hours of work and better conditions of labour, for these represented merely the initial principles of trades unionism. As working-men they had the success and prosperity of the coun- try in their hands, and it behoved them to do all in their power to sink any political or other differences which might exist between them as members, and to return as many labour represen- tatives as possible upon the different public bodies of the district. Not only could they do this, but they could also elect their nominees to the County Council and the House of Commons. (Cheers.) In the Australian house of representatives, there were at present no less than 49 labour members, and he did not see why the working-men of Great Britain could not also rise to the importance of their positions, and demand emancipation from the tyranny of capitalists and employers of labour, and make choice of those men whom they thought proper to represent them in different public capacities. (Applause.) Everyone out- side the ranks of trades' unionism they must regard as blacklegs and enemies, and it was their duty, as union men, to do all in their power to bring in as many as possible of those who were not yet members. (Applause.) Mr T. Davies, general secretary of the Union, said his principal object in coming to that gath- ering was to show his hearty appreciation of the successful efforts which were being made by the members of the Cadoxton Branch of the Labourers' Union. (Hear, hear.) He knew of no Union which went further to meet the requirements of unskilled labour than this one, and he thought it deserved every encouragement at the hands of the working classes ef the Barry district. It did not, perhaps, supply benefit to those out of work, but while it did not do this it provided substantial sick, dispute, and superannuation benefits. If mem- bers of the Labourers' Union lost their limbs, through no fault of their own, while following their occupation, the Union would undertake to seek compensation on their behalf from the em- ployers who were responsible for such injury, and he was glad to say that during the past two years at least JB300 had been secured for members through the instrumentality of the officers in this respect. (Cheers.) He was present that evening, therefore, to cordially recommend this society to the favourable notice of all labourers in the dis- trict, and he considered it was the duty of every working-man to identify himself with some society or other of this kind. Experience had taught him that a man who was the deepest down in poverty and misery, and in a state of grovelling serfdom, that man, as a rule, was the most reluc- tant to take steps to rid himself from that con- dition. He hoped, however, they would now do their utmost to organise and strengthen their position as union men, for it was high time for the labouring man to be taught to see that he was worth something more than merely earning wealth to keep others in luxury and idleness. (Cheers.) While unskilled labourers had no trade to protect, they had hundreds of wrongs and millions of grievances to remove, and this they could not do except by means of organisation and combination. The first principle of trades union- ism was to lift up the general clas/s of working men, and to improve their condition all the way round. If the members of the Labourers' Union made this the basis of their existence as working men, he undertook to predict with confidence that within the next twelve months they would be in a far better condition than they were at present. Referring to Nonconformists, Mr Davies said, although he wished to impress upon the men not to act indiscreetly, still he had no hesitation in saying that those people who would not do anything to contribute towards the benefits which the general body of working men had achieved, were not entitled to any consideration, and unionists would, in his opinion, be perfectly justified in throwing these men one side, and boy- cotting them as blacklegs until they had been brought to their senses a little. (Cheers.) He strongly denounced, however, the tendency which unfortunately existed amongst working men to cease work whenever a dispute arose with- out consulting their officers. This was a great mistake, and was the last course which the leaders of the union advised the men to resort to. (Hear, hear.) He considered that unskilled labourers were entitled to consideration proportionately as much as skilled artizans, and in this respect the Labourers' Union had already done a large amount of good, for it had been the means, during the past two years, of increasing the average rate of wages from 20s to 25s a week, in addition to securing increased rates for overtime. He cer- tainly thought these were achievments which the Labourers' Union could well be proud of and the speaker concluded by expressing a hope that the members would stick closely together, and swell their ranks to the utmost extent. (Ap- plause. ) Mr G. H. Dunn, vice-president of the Union, in responding, spoke of the necessity of educating the members at the lodge meetings, and strongly urged the duty of organisation. If every mem- ber did his duty properly, the Cadoxton branch should, next year, possess fully twice as many members as at present. There was no doubt there were at present hundreds of working-men in the district outside the fold of trades' union- ism, and an effort should be made to secure the sympathy and co-operation of these men. (Hear, hear.) The trades' unionists of the district should also make an effort to return to the County Council a labour representative at the next elec- tion. (Cheers.) He was glad to understand that a trades' council had been formed for the district, and he hoped the different unions would take full advantage of it. He was also glad that the secretary of the Cadoxton branch (Mr W. Harper) was the vice-president of the council. This was an honour, he said, which Mr Harper should be proud of, for it was one which he (the speaker) could not hope to attain in connection with the Newport district. (Applause.) Having spoken in confirmation of the remarks of previous speakers, Mr Dunn referred to the advantages of the union under the heads of equality and liberty, and said he strongly hoped that the effort to secure federation of labour throughout South Wales and Monmouthshire would soon be attended with success. (Cheers.) If a federation of this description had been in existence in February last there would not, he said, be any necessity for the disastrous and discreditable strike at Cardiff. Mr Dunn concluded by wishing the branch at Cadoxton every success. (Cheers.) At this stage of the proceedings the visiting gentlemen were obliged to leave to catch the last train for home, and in the absence of the presi- dent, the chair was taken by Mr W. Harper. Mr Rudd proposed Success to the Cadoxton Branch of the Labourers' Union." This toast was responded to by Mr W. Harper, who said he was glad to see so many present that evening, and trusted the number of members would continue to increase. The branch was established about nineteen months ago. Since that time 245 members had been enrolled three had since resigned, and 100 had been excluded through falling into arrears, 96 of whom, how- ever, had left the district without leaving a single trace of their whereabouts behind them. (Laughter.) There were now, however, 142 good financial members of the branch, and he thought for a district like that of Cadoxton this was a very satisfactory state of things. (Hear, hear.) He should be very glad if the officers of the union were to visit Cadoxton more frequently than they had done hitherto, for in this way they could hope t j make the branch an increased success. They were very anxious to make every working man in the district a unionist of some kind, and ne hoped every member would make an endeavour to effect this purpose. The income of the branch since its establishment amounted to JB149 19s. This sum was made up principally of JB115 19s received as contributions, and L27 16s 4d entrance tees. The expenses of the branch had been a little over jB77, and J322 17s had been remitted towards the general fund. By way of sick payments, the branch had paid £ 13 3s 4d, with £ 15 10s 8d allowance to branch officers. There were also other minor items of expenditure, but after meet- ing all claims there was still a balance in hand of £ 71 4s Id, which, he thought, was very gratifying and compared favourably with any other branch of the union. (Cheers.) Referring to combina- tion, Mr Harper said almost every branch of trade and profess on comb md nowadays, but the com- bination which the members of the Labourers' Union had mostly to fear was that of the ship- owners, whose ma;n object was to bring about a reduction in the wages of the men and more stringent conditions of labour. In this way the interests of the shipowners were opposed to those of the labourers, but he felt sure, if the members kept well together, they need not fear even what the shipowners could do. (Hear, hear.) He regretted that there was no one present on behalf of the trades' council, but that was due to the inability on his part to send an invitation to the officers at the proper time. Mr Harper next referred to the satisfactory result of the interviews recently obtained by a deputation of the Trades' Council with the Local Board and School Board, and he thought the concessions secured thereby would meet with the approval of working men generally. They did not have all they asked for at the hands of the School Board certainly, but it should be borne in mind that the Boards were only dealing with the money of the ratepayers, and they endeavoured to do so in the best possible manner. They could not blame the Boards for doing this, for what represented the best interests of the Board also meant the best interests of the working classes of the district. (Cheers.) The speaker next alluded to a letter from Mr W. Symonds, contractor of Holton-road school, published in the Barry Dock News last week, and said he (Mr Harper) was quite prepared to verify the charges which he had brought against the con- tractor during the interview with the School Board. In fact, he could go further and say that not only had the plastering and joinery work been sub-let, but other branches of the contract had also been sub-let, so that there was as much sweat- ing on this job as anything they had heard of in London. (3ensation.) He had not yet had time to reply to Mr Symond's letter, but he hoped to be able to do so. (Applause.) Brother Demry gave The Visitors," which was suitably acknowledged by Dr O'Donnell, who said he could not understand why he was termed a visitor, inasmuch as he was a member of the Labourers' Union. (Cheers.) He hoped the branch would continue to be successful, and that next year they would be able to congratulate them- selves upon an increased tale of prosperity. (Applause.) The Chairman submitted the toast of "The Cardiff District," coupled with the name of Mr W. H. Currey, of Penarth, the district secretary, who suitably responded. Mr Curtiss gave the toast of "The Press," which was acknowledged by Mr J. R. Llewellyn, Barry Dock News, and Mr W. LI. Williams, South Walet Star. Mr Currey give the toast of the Health of the Host" (Mr H. Chappell), which was very heartily received, and suitably acknowledged by Mr A. Chappell, the manager of the hotel. Songs were sung during the evening by Mr Evan Lewis, "Courting in the rain;" Mr Charles Wyatt, I'm a poor hardworking female;" Mr Albert Thomas, "I dreamt my little boy of thee;" recita- tion by Mr Kathrena and vocal and instrumental music, recitations, &c., by the band and actors from the Theatre Royal; together with a song and dance by Mr Benson.

FAILURE OF A BARRY DOCK SHIP- BROKER. On Wednesday last at Cardiff a petition was filed in the matter of Charles Edward Mules, formerly of Fern Bank, Windsor-road, Penarth, and carrying on business at Barry Dook as a ship- broker and commission agent. The customary receiving order was made.

girths, iftarriiigcs, aiti) Bcaths. NoncK.—Mr. H. L. Jones, the Registrar of Births and Deaths for the Parishes of Cadoxton-Barry, Merthyr Dovan, and Barry, resides at Holton-road, near Barry Dock, and may be seen daily thereat. SPECIAL NOTICE.—We would be obliged if our readers would kindly send us, as goon all possible after their occurrence, particulars of Births, Marriages, or Deaths in their family, so that the same may appear (gratuitously) in this column. BIRTHS. GOULDKN.—On the 19th ultimo, the wife of Mr W. Goulden, butcher, Llantwit Major, of a son. POWEL. -On the 24th ultimo, the wife of Mr Thomas Powel, 8, Victoria-road, Penarth, of a son. MARRIAGES. KNIGHT—LEWIS.—On the 22nd ultimo, at Llanelly, Mr D. H. Knight, Llanelly to Miss Ray Lewis, step-daughter of Mr E. David, butcher, Vere- street, Cadoxton-Barry. DEATHS. COUKT.—On the 20th ultimo, at 25, Windsor-road, Penarth, Mary Anne, the widow of Mr Richard Court, of Monmouth. HIULE.On the 26th ultimo, at Bridgwater Villa, Alexandra-avenue, Battersea, S.W., Ida Gwen- doline, daughter and only child of Mr Frederick W. Heale, stock and share broker, of Wardrobe Chambers, Queen Victoria-street, and of 23, Sal- town-road, Brixton, London, S.W., aged four years and five nwnths.-Fuoeral to-morrow (Saturday). IRWIN.- On the 24th ultimo, at Garden Cottage, Cadoxton-Barry, Mr Henry Irwin, market gardener, aged 61 years.—Deceased, who had been confined to bed for fully twelve months, was an old resident of Cadoxton, and much respected. JENKINS.—On the 28th ultimo, at Cliff Farm, Llan- carfan, Mrs Mary Jenkins, aged 70 years.—Funeral to-day (Friday), at Bethesda. LEYSHON.—On the 28th ultimo, at 36, Clive-road, Penarth, Harry, aged 4 years, son of Mr Thomas Leyshon.

COMPLETE FUNERAL FURNISHERS. JONES, THOMAS, AND COMPANY, Under- takers and Complete Funeral Furnishers. Every requisite for Funerals of all classes. The only proprietors of Hearses, Shellibiers, &c., in the distric t. Offices :—HoVon-road^ Barry Dock; and Vere-sUv«- Cadoxton.

LOCAL & DISTRICT NEWS CADOXTON-BARRY. THE RECTOR.—We learn that the Rector of Cadoxton and Mrs Morris contemplate a visit to Paris during the present month. LOCAL TRADE.—A chemist's shop will be opened in Barry-road, in this town, in the course of a few days. FORTHCOMING GRAND CONCERT.—A grand con- cert will be held at Cadoxton on Wednesday even- ing, the 18th of November, in aid of the Welsh Church fund. NEW SURVEYOR.—Mr A. F. Rogers (brother to Messrs H. L. and A. W. Rogers, solicitors), has taken offices in Vere-street, in this town, where Tie will follow his profession as surveyor, sc. NEW LAMPS.—A number of lamp pillars have, during the past week, been erected in Court-road, Weston-road, &c., in this town, and these new thoroughfares will be lighted with gas in the course of a week or two. SALE OF A LOCAL HOTEL.—Mr H. Chappell, pro- prietor of the Wenvoe Arms Hotel, in this town, has «old the premises and goodwill to Mr Russell, of Cwmavon. The new proprietor will, we are informed, enter into possession on the 13th instant. A LosT CHEQUE.—Yesterday (Thursday) afternoon A valuable bank cheque was picked up by Master Christopher Simmonds in Barry-road, but through .the instrumentality of the child's mother it was promptly returned to the owners {a local firm of tradesmen).. „ TTT.„. MINISTERIAL.—1 he Rev W. Williams, of Cross- vane, Llantrisant, and family, took up residence at Cadoxton this week, and the rev. gentleman will commence duties at an early date as minister of Zion Welsh Calvinistic Methodist Chapel. A CORRECTION.—In our report last week of the Cadoxton-Barry Police Court, it was stated that a School Board case was dismissed in consequence of a letter having been received from Mr Ewbank prohibiting a boy named Turner from attending sehooL It should have been from Mr T. Higman, of East Barry SchooL FBEKCH AND JJESSONS. •— Ourloè.1 readers will, we are sure, be glad to know that Fraulein Willms, a German lady who is at present engaged as one of the governesses at the Cadox- ton School for Girls, Hillside, Rectory-road, is giving private lessons in French and German. The half-term commences November 2nd, and terms (which are very moderate) may be obtained on application as above. This is an opportunity which many should take advantage of. FOOTBALL.—We are pleased to understand that Mr C. H. Isaacs, Elm Grove, Dinas Powis, has accepted the vice-captaincy of the Barry and Cadoxton District Football Club, rendered vacant by the resignation of Mr A. Lewis, Barry Dock. We coneratulate the club upon the appointment. In the last issue of the Welsh Athlete it was stated that the Chepstow club had broken up in conse- quence of the departure from that neighbourhood of Mr Alf. Lewis and Mr Rees Davies. Both these gentlemen are now residents of the Barry Dock district, and have consented to play for the district club, the former as three-quarter and the latter as forward. EVENING CLASSES. \V. are very pleased to announce that Mr Rees G. Morris, the respected bead-master of the Cadoxton-Barry Grammar School, intends continuing his popular evening classes during the coming winter months. The first of these classes will be held on Monday even- ing next, at the Presbyterian Hall, in this town, and as the fees are very reasonable we have no doubt the classes will be well attended. Intend- ing pupils are requested to send in their names at once to the head-master. ANOTHER FLAGELLING.-At the last meeting of the Barry Pioneer Tent of the Independent Order of Rechabites, held at Cadoxton, the following resolution was passed:—"That this tent denies that the Barry Dock News has any right to pose as a temperance advocate, and greatly regrets the course adopted by the editor, and part proprietor, in advocating, in this week's issue, the. con- tinuance of the Barry Dock Refreshment Rooms as a beer-licensed establishment, with a view to influencing the magistrates assembled at the Penarth adjourned licensing sessions. Also, that a copy of this resolution be sent to the Barry Dock News." It is a pity that our Rechabite friends have not confined themselves within the lines of truth in the wording of the above resolution. LOCAL PLACES OF WORSHIP.—At the Presby- terian Hall, in this town, on Sunday last, the pul- pit was occupied, both morning and evening, by the Rev J. W. Matthews, whose earnest and im- pressive discourses were listened to by numerous congregations.—At the Welsh Church Mission Room, Main-street, on the same day, the preacher was the Rev T. C. Phillips, of the Welsh Church, Cardiff, the room being crowded both morning and evening, and the sermons of the rev. gentle- man were of an eloquent character.—The Rev J. H. Stowell, M.A., of East Barry, is announced to preach at the English Congregational Mission Room, Cadoxton, on Sunday week next. PRESENTATION.—At the recent quarterly meet- ing of the members of the "Hand and Heart Lodge, No. 2,140, Bristol District, of the Loyal Order of Ancient Shepherds, Ashton Unity, held at the Victoria Hotel, Widemarsh street, Hereford, Past-Master William P. Clark (of the Barry Dock News Office, Cadoxton-Barry) was presented with a handsome illuminated gilt- framed emblem of merit as a token of their ap- preciation of the valuable services rendered by him to the lodge ever since its establishment some Years ago. The presentation was made by the officers, on behalf of the lodge, amid cordial ex- pressions of approval. The emblem bears a suit- able inscription, together with a portrait of the recipient. Brother Clark was one of the chief organisers of the "Hand and Heart" Lodge, ^hich numbers fully 70 members, and his name Occupies sixth position on the roll. PROFESSOR ANDRE'S ALPINE CHOIR.—This cele- brated choir gave two of their charming and Unique musical and literary entertainments at the ■Jjlarket Hall, Cadoxton, on Tuesday and Wednes- day evenings last. The choir consisted ex- clusively of young ladies, all talented artistes of Pleasing address and attire, the costumes being ^wiss in every instance, and these, coupled with 1,J tasteful drapery arrangement of the platform, lent additional attraction to the entertainment. The programme was varied and delightful, con- sisting of solos, duetts, choruses, recitations, dialogues, and sketches, together with selections on such novel and interesting instruments as the mandolin, guitar, dulcimer, gigilira, zither, and Alpine violin. There was a tolerably good audience on both evenings. The entertainments are being repeated by the same choir during the remaining evenings of the week at the Public Hall, East Barry and on Sunday afternoon and evening next, commencing at 3.15 and 8.15 respectively, sacred concerts will be given at the Market Hall, Cadoxton, the prices of admission being purely nominal. There will probably be a crowded attendance on each occasion. ARTISTIC RENOVATION OF LOCAL PREMISES. -The townspeople of Cadoxton, as well as visitors thereto, cannot fail to admire the very artistic manner in which the premises of Messrs 1. T. Dando and Sons, house decorators, &c., Vere- street, in this town, have just been renovated. The colouring of the whole front of the building presents a very rich blend of black, brown, red- and gold, the array of hues so tastefully inter' spersed, together with the variation formed by several wedge-wood tile flower frames on the window sills, combining to form a decidedly beautiful and harmonious whole. The character of work is that known in art circles as Dr Adam- son's improved Italian style. The festoons and figures form a rich combination unequalled, we are confident, by anything of the kind in the whole district. The painting has been executed under the superintendence of Mr Davies, the head of Messrs Dando's staff in this branch of their business and when we state that Dr Adamson's improved Italian system is that which forms a prominent subject in the different English schools of art, those of our readers who have not seen Messrs Dando's premises during the past week or two may form an opinion as to the pretentious character of the work which has thus been so efficiently cairied out, and it is not too much to congratulate all concerned upon the successful results obtained. WHERB TO GET YOUR FURNITURE.-With D. W. Thomas, Vere-street, Cadoxton, who is the only Practical Cabinet-maker and Upholsterer in the Town.-Repairs and Polishing done by Expert Workmen. VENETIAN BLINDS, from 41d per square foot E. LEWIS & COMPANY, Plumbers and Decorators, Main-street, Cadoxton-Barry. Special Quotation for Quantities.

BARRY DOCKS. IMPORTANT SALE OF STOCK.—Mr W. Thomas, auctioneer, Cadoxton-Barry, conducted a valuable sale of horses, cattle, &c., yesterday (Thursday) afternoon at the Victoria Hotel, Holton. There was a tolerably good attendance of the public, and the prices obtained were very satisfactory. THE BIBLE CHRISTIANS.—On Sunday last the Rev J. Tremelling, of Aberavon, was the preacher both morning and evening at the Bible Christian Chapel, Court-road, Barry Dock. A Sunday school is held in connection with this chapel at 10 and 2.30. NEW ENGLISH CHURCH.—The following addi- tional subscriptions have been given :—Collecting books, £ 9 158 Mrs Jenner, B25 Mr Thomas Webb, £5; Mr John Cory, JB5; Colonel Picton Turbervill, jBo; Mr John Thompson, Bl Mr William Thompson, £ 1; and Messrs J. B. Saun- ders & Co., E2 2s. THE RATEPAYERS' ASSOCIATION.—A meeting of the committee of the Barry and Cadoxton Rate- payers' Protection Association was convened for Monday evening last, at Pembroke Chambers, Holton-road, Barry Docks, but in the absence of a quorum no business could be transacted. Amongst those present were Mr A. Found (presi- dent), Mr F. P. Jones-Lloyd (hon. secretary), &c. WHERE TO GET YOUR FURNITURE—With D.' W. THOMAS, Vere-street, Cadoxton, who is the only Practical Cabinet-maker and Upholsterer in the Town.-Repairs and Polishing done by Expert Workmen. For VENETIAN BLINDS go to E. LEWIS & Co., Plumbers and Decorators, Main-street, Cadoxton- Barry 41d per square foot. Samples free upon application. Bay Windows, 7ft. by 6ft., com- plete, 15s 6d. Special Quotation for Quantities.

MERTHYR DOVAN. ECCLESIASTICAL.—It is rumoured that the Rev Richard Evans, rector of Merthyr Dovan, intends resigning his spiritual charge.