Barry Dock News

THE PUBLIC AND LOCAL ATHLETIC CLUBS. It cannot be said that the public of the Barry and Cadoxton district testify their appreciation as they should of the local athletic clubs. During the summer months the members of the united club played a number of cricket matches in the district, but the attendance of the public on the ground on these occasions was very small indeed. The same may be said of the attendance at the football matches more recently held, for, al- though teams representative of the whole dis- trict have already played three matches at the Witchill Grounds this season, the attendance of spectators has been very limited indeed. This fact must be very discouraging to the officials and players. In other districts the athletic clubs are liberally supported by the local public, and it cannot be expected that representative teams from Barry and Cadoxton can hope to do credit to the games they repre- sent unless they receive a reasonable amount of encouragement and support at the hands of the general body of inhabitants. The mem- bers of the different clubs are entitled to public patronage, and we hope, inasmuch as the price of admission to the grounds is purely nominal, to see a larger attendance of spec- tators at future matches in the district than has been the case hitherto. There has also been a noticeable absence hitherto even of the most prominent officials of the club and others who profess to take a lively interest in its welfare. These gentlemen prefer going to witnese other matches outside the district while those of the home clubs are being played at home. A word to the wise is sufficient."

INADEQUATE POLICE PROTECTION AT CADOX- TON AND BARRY DOCK. We have repeatedly heard complaints made by the public as to the inadequacy of police protection at night in the Barry Dock and Cadoxton district, and on enquiry this week we found that these complaints are well foun- ded, for only three constables are left in charge of this wide and thickly-populated area every night. To our mind this is most u n reasonable. A single policeman takes charge of the whole of the Barry Dock district; another is respon- sible for the safety of a large portion of Cad- oxton, together with the adjoining parish of Sully and intermediate districts while the third acts as guardian angel over upper Cadoxton, Palmerstown, and neighbourhood. There should, at least, be twice this number of constables on night duty in this district, for it cannot be expected that so insignificant a de- gree of police supervision can be anything like sufficient to ensure the safety of public prop- erty at night. To supply this want represen- tations should be made to the chief constable, who will then, no doubt, apply to the county authorities for a substantial addition to the force in our midst. During the past six months alone nearly 1,500 houses have been built in the Barry Dock and Cadoxton district at the same time not a single addition has been made to the strength of the public force, and we be- lieve it is full time for the Local Board, as representing the public, to take some steps in the matter with the view of securing an ade- quate number of local police.

CALENDAR FOR NEXT WEEK. Sun., 11—19th Sunday after Trinity. Mon., 12—School Board Meeting, Cadoxton, 7. 'Tuti., 13-Public Works Committee, Cadoxton, 7.30. Wed., 14—Wenvoe Ploughing Match. Thur,i., 15-Cadoxton Police Court, 11.30, Fri., 16-Barry Dock Xar* published weekly. Sat., 17-Local Football Matches.

CADOXTON-BARRY. THE WELSH WESLEYAN CHAPEL. — Forward steps are being taken by the Welsh Wesleyan friends at present worshipping at Cadoxton for the erection of a chapel off Holton-road, Barry Dock. A LOCAL FIRM OF CONTRACTORS.—The tender of Messrs W. R. Parker & Co. (contractors of the 'Cadoxton main sewerage works), for the Rhondda portion of the Ystradyfodwg main sewerage, has .been accepted at £ 45,494. THE FAISIAN SOCIALISTs.-We have this week been informed on good authority that a certain young lady occupying a public position in Cadox- ton has been enrolled as member of the above body of politicians. FORTHCOMING ASSAULT AT ARMS.—It is rumoured that an assault at arms will shortly be given at Cadoxton for the benefit of the funds of the local cricket club. We cannot vouch for the state- ment, but we give it for what it is worth. MINISTERIAL.—Amongst Church news in the Wexttrn Mail yesterday (Thursday), it was -announced that the Rev J. W. Matthews, of the East Barry Presbyterian Church, has accepted the pastorate of the Court-road Church, Cadox- ton-Barry. SCHOOL EXAMINATION.—The annual Government examination of the children attending the board school at Cadoxton was conducted on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday of this week, and we are informed that the inspectors expressed themselves satisfied with the general results. SACRED CONCERTS.—There was a large attend- ance, both afternoon and evening, at the sacred concerts given at the Market Hall, Cadoxton, on Sundry last, by Professor Andre's Alpine Choir, and a magnificent rendering was given of the Musical selections on the programme on Loth occasions. PROPOSED TESTIMONIAL TO A CONSTABLE.—A fleeting will be held at the Picnic Hall, in this on Thursday evening next, at 7, to take tnto consideration the matter of presenting P. C. John Phillips with a testimonial of his courageous conduct in reference to the late capture of the Cadoxton burglars. THE PRESENTATION TO MR. Boys.-The hand- some gold shield presented on Wednesday evening last by the members and friends of the Cadoxton Cricket Club to Mr F. C. Boys, now of Cardiff, was supplied to the subscribers by Mr A. W. Newman, jeweller, High-street, Cadoxton, and Exchange Buildings, Island-road, East Barry. THE SCHOOL CHILDREN'S PENNY BANK.—The penny bank system adopted at the local Board schools since the adoption of the Free Education Act is proving a great success both at Barry and Cadoxton, and the receipts in each department have been considerably enhanced since proper acknowledgment books have been supplied to the children by the post office authorities, under whose auspices the bank is being conducted. LETTING OF THE MARKET.—A meeting of the directors of the Barry Dock Town (Cadoxton) Market Company was held on Saturday last at Queen's Chambers, Cardiff, for the purpose of con- sidering tenders for the letting ot the Market Hall at Cadoxton-Barry. Mr George Thomas (chair- man of the company) presided, and there were also present-Mr John Thomas (Cowbridge), Mr H. Lewis, and Mr J. McGill (Cadoxton). The offers sent in were considered, but a resolution in the matter was deferred until the next meeting. WAS IT A DREAM? — About midnight' on Wednesday last an alarm was raised that a burglar had attempted to enter a certain house in Oban-street, in this town, and in the course of a few minutes most of the inhabitants rushed out of their beds, many of them in a state bordering upon nudity. Some had candles in their hands, others flickering lamps, while others were still better armed-they had bludgeons wherewith to bring down the unwelcome nocturnal visitor. After searching diligently about for some time, the alarmed neighbours came to the unanimous conclusion that the fair maiden who raised the cry must have been dreaming THE WELSH CHURCH. The Welsh Church movement at Cadoxton, under the faithful and able ministrations of Mr Parry Jones, is making satisfactory progress, and steps are now being taken to secure land in Court-road for the erection of a church. A deputation of the mem- bers waited upon the Bishop of Llandaff at Cardiff on Saturday last, and as the result of the inter- view, we are pleased to understand, his Lordship expressed gratification at the satisfactory progress which attended the movement, and said be would be pleased to advise the diocesan committee to contribute JB40 or JB50 towards the building fund. The new building will probably be erected before the close of the year. THE BILLPOSTING COMPANY.—An adjourned general meeting of the shareholders of the Barry District Billposting Company, Limited, was held on Wednesday afternoon last, at the registered office of the company, Barry Dock Chambers, Vere- street, Cadoxton, present—Dr P. J. O'Donnell (chairman), Messrs W. Thomas (auctioneer), J. A. Hughes (solicitor), W. Spickett (Pontypridd), P. R. Janes (Pontypridd), L. Lewis (secretary), and J. R. Llewellyn. Mr W. Spickett was unani- mously elected director to fill one of the vacancies on the board and Messrs Squance and Company were appointed auditors for the ensuing year. It was also resolved to further adjourn the meeting until Thursday afternoon, the 5th of November, when two other directors will be elected. THE RECKNT LABOURERS' UNION DINNER.—In the last issue of the Barry Dock News, Mr W. Harper, secretary of the Cadoxton-Barry Branch of the Labourers' Union, was reported to have said that he was quite prepared to verify the charges he had brought against Mr W. Symonds, the contractor of Holton-road schools, during the interview between the Trades' Council deputation and 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 sweating on this job as anything they had heard of in London." Mr Harper now wishes to explain that the latter portion of the above remarks as to other branches of work being sub-let, &c. was not intended to refer particularly to Mr W. Symonds, but to other con- tractors in the district. It is only fair to Mr Symonds that this explanation should be given. TEA AND ENTERTAINMENT.—The annual tea in connection with the Welsh Baptist Church at Cadoxton was held at the English Baptist Chapel, in this town, on Wednesday afternoon last, and proved successful. The number of those who par- took of tea was large, and the tables were pre- sided over by ladies of the congregation. In the evening a literary and musical entertainment was held, Dr W. LI. Edwards presiding, the Rev J. W. Matthews being adjudicator of prose and Mr J. Michael, that of music. The proceedings were opened by Mr J. Michael singing Y golomen wen." Mr T. B. Thomas was the prizetaker in the tenore solo competition; and Miss Edith Jenkins and Mr T. B. Thomas were the winners in the song contest. Reading at first sight, best Mr E. W. Jones, Cadoxton; recitation, "The Sunday School," Miss M. James, Cadoxton ex- tempore speech, Mr E. W. Jones; address, Mr D. M. John, Cadoxton dialogue, Water and fire," Messrs E. W. Jones and D. M. John; address, The virtuous wife," Mr E. W. Jones duett, Y dau forwr," Messrs J. Michael and Abram Richards. Votes of thanks were passed at the close. THE LATE SCIENCE AND ART CLASSES.—A special meeting of the committee of the science and art classes held at Barry and Cadoxton last year was held at the Local Board Room, in this town, on Wednesday evening last, under the chairmanship of Mr J. Lowdon, chairman of the School Board. There were also present—Messrs J. C. Meggitt (secretary), J. Barstow, D. Lowdon, J. Rowledge, and J. R. Llewellyn (treasurer). It was resolved to make the formal application to the Science and Art Department, South Kensington, London, for the amount of grant earned by the local students who passed the examination last year.—The Chairman intimated that Mr Meggitt, Mr W. H. Lewis, and himself had determined to settle with Mr Bush themselves in the matter of his claim against the committee for JB14 compensation in lieu of possible grant earned by class of students sitting for examination under the auspices of the City Guilds Association.—This concluded the business of the meeting, and the committee was dissolved amid expressions of approval of the generous and efficient manner in which the chair- man and secretary had discharged their duties. THE RECREATION ROOMS.—A meeting of the entertainment committee in connection with the Cadoxton Recreation Rooms was held on Friday evening last, when there were present—Mr J. R. Llewellyn (in the chair). Rev W. Tibbott, Messrs E. Lloyd, Jenkin Lloyd, and T. S. Thomas (secretary). Various matters were discussed in connection with the organisation of debating classes and literary and musical entertainments to be held during the winter months, and it was resolved that the same be held fortnightly, the first (a literary and musical entertainment) being fixed for Friday evening next, at eight o'clock, at the rooms in Main-street The entertainments and debating classes will be held alternately every fortnight, on Friday evening, and no effort will be spared on the part of the committee to make the same as attractive and successful as possible. Several gentlemen have already promised to read papers for discussion. The meeting was adjourned until last evening (Thursday), at the same place. ELECTRIC BELLS.—If you want your House fitted up with Electric Bells go to E. LEWIS & Co., 61, Main-street, Cadoxton-Barry. Estimates given. WHERE TO GET YOU74 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.

BARRY DOCKS. PARTNERSHIP.—Mr William Rees, of Newland- street, has entered into partnership with Mr J. M. Davies, of the National Stores, Holton-road. THE TEMPORARY INFANTS' SCHOOL. -The first annual examination by H.M's Inspector was held at the temporary infants' school, Holton-road, on Tuesday last, but owing to the wet state of the weather, the attendance of children was not large. THE STAKK-BOWKETT BUILDING SOCIETY.—A public meeting under the auspices of the Barry Dock Starr-Bowkett Building Society will be held at the Welsh Congregational Chapel, Holton-road, j Barry Dock, on Tuesday evening next, under the presidency of Mr D. T. Alexander, Dinas Powis, when addresses will be delivered and selections of vocal and instrumental music will be rendered. All are invited.

EAST BARRY. NARROW ESCAPE.-Last evening a Barry Dock sailor took a quantity of liquid poison at East Barry, and had it not been for the prompt use of the stomach pump by Dr Powell the man would doubtless have died. THE SCIENCE AND ART CLASSES.—The attend- ance during the week at these classes, which were commenced on Monday evening last at East Barry Board School, under the head mastership of Mr T. Higman, has, we learn, been very satis- factory, and there is ground for sanguine hope that the classe this year will be successful. THE PROPOSED MEMORIAL CHAPEL.—At the South Wales Calvinistic Methodist Association held at Cwmaman on Wednesday last, it was unanimously decided to recommend to the notice of the monthly meetings in North and South Wales, the proposal to erect a chapel in memory of the late Mr D. Davies, Llandinam, deputy- chairman of the Barry Company, at East Barry, the issue of a formal appeal to be left to the East Glamorgan monthly meeting, but a request to be made to each monthly meeting to appoint a treasurer and secretary to the fund. 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.

PENARTH. SILVER WEDDING.—Mr and Mrs W. R. Parker of Penarth, celebrated their silver wedding on Wednesday last. Mr Parker was the contractor of the Cadoxton drainage works. LOCAL COAL SHIPMENTS.—The coal shipments at Penarth Dock last week were 29,522 tons, while Saturday's shipments amounted to 2,336 tons. At Barry Dock the quantity of coal exported during the week was 87,065 tons. Saturday's shipments were only 6,063 tons. REVISION COURT.—The annual revision court was held at Penarth on Friday last, before Mr Howel Jeffreys, barrister, when the lists of voters for the parishes of Penarth, Cogan, Llandough, and Lavernock were submitted, and, with few alterations and emissions, approved. THE STEAM YACHT "CORINNA."—The pretty steam yacht, Corinna," 181 tons, belonging to. Mr James Ware, J.P., Briar Bank, Penarth, has just gone into winter quarters at Dartmouth, on the Devonshire coast, after a four months' cruise. The weather during that period was not at all favourable at the same time the cruise was most enjoyable. UNIONIST CLUB.—The first smoking concert for the season took place on Wednesday evening last. Mr C. A. Mizen occupied the chair, and Mr John Evans the vice-chair. The attendance was large. The Chairman, at the close, mentioned that he had expected a "free-and-easy," but he was pleased to say he had found it a tip-top con- cert, and especially praised the masterly playing of Messr» Thorne Bros. OUTBREAK OF FIRE. -On Snnday afternoon last, about three o'clock, a fire broke out in the shop occupied by Mr Baker, hairdresser and tobacco- nist, in Windsor-road, and situate between the post-office and the shop occupied by Mr Morris, painter and decorator. The fire was first observed by Mr Wehrley, jeweller, who was passing at the time, and who at once gave information to Inspector King at the police-station. That officer immediately summoned his men, and in less than five minutes two hose-pipes were laid on and a good supply of water was being poured into the burning shop, which contained a good stock of pipes, tobacco, and general goods. Fortunately, the fire was extinguished in about a quarter of an hour, but not before the whole of the stock and fixtures was destroyed. At the time of the out- break no one appears to have been on the premises, Mr Baker with his family having a few minutes before gone out for a drive. He returned at 6.45 p. m. to find his well-stocked shop in ruins. Had it not been for the very prompt action of the fire brigade the consequences must have been serious, as a large stock of oils and paints were stored next door and in close proximity to the seat of the fire. The damaere is estimated at about £ 100, and is partly covered by insurance. VENETIAN BLINDS, from 4 £ d per square foot E. LEWIS & COMPANY, Plumbers and Decorators, Main-street, Cadoxton-Barry. Special Quotation orQuantibies. J

BONVILSTONE. A LOCAL BANKRUPT.—Upon the production of a doctor's certificate at the Cardiff Bankruptcy Court on Friday,last, the examination of one of the debtors, Mr Lemuel Roberts, of the Old Post Inn, Bonvilstone, and formerly carrying on business as builders' merchant at Cadoxton-Barry, was adjourned on the ground of illness.

LLANTWIT MAJOR. ANNIVERSARY SERVICES.—On Wednesday even- ing last the Revs M. Jones, Tynewydd, Treher- bert, and William Miles, Brynmawr, preached, in Welsh and English, at Ebenezer Congregational Chapel, and on Thursday at Bethesda-y-fro. LIGHT.-An adjourned meeting was held on Monday evening last at the Town-hall, Llantwit Major, to appoint a committee to arrange for light- ing the town during the coming winter. Mr R. Price, The Hayes, presided. The committee appointed were the Chairman, with Messrs Edwin Davies, W.Andrews, Illtyd B. Nicholl(The Ham), W. Rees, and J. M. Dunstan, the committee to meet on Saturday next. v

TOM MAN" AND THE DOCKERS' CONGRESS. -At the Dockers Congress at Hull on Friday last, a private sitting was held, when Mr Tom Mann was elected presio'ent, and Mr Ben Tillett secretary. Regret was expressed that Mr Mann had tendered his resignation, and it was added that its acceptance would be delayed as long as possible. MR ALDERMAN EVANJ-, a silk merchant of London and native of Llantrisant, Glamorganshire, was on Tuesday week last elected Lord Mayor of London. He announced that he would not yield precedence to anyone below the Crown, and promised not to promote any public companies. DEATH OF MR PAKNELL.—Mr Charles Stewart Parnell, M.P., the ex-leader of the Irish National party, died suddenly at Brighton on Tuesday night last. THE MAYOR OF CARDIFF IN SCOTLAND.—The Marquess of Bute was presented with the freedom of the City of Glasgow on Wednesday last. LAND WORTH JB10,000 AN ACRE.- There is land near London (Mr Haldane, Q.C., M. P., the other day said) which is worth £10,000 an acre, and which, forty years ago, would not fetch JB500. The value of such land is due not to anything done by the landlord, but to the increase of the adjacent municipality. A COMEDIAN'S BAXKRUPTCY.WiHiamHawtrey, comedian, of the Comedy Theatre, and late of the Strand Theatre, on Tuesday last, appeared before Mr Registrar Giflbrd, in London, to pass a public examination in bankruptcy. The accounts shewed that unsecured debts were £2,309, and assets £38. The bankrupt attributes his failure to the loss of jB2,000 in taking Loose Tiles on tou,- in 1886. The r public examination was ordered to bo concluded.

EXTRAORDINARY DISCOVERY AT BARRY DOCK. A HUGE SUBTERRANEAN CAVE. During recent excavations in connection with the new craving dock at Barry Dock, a large subterranean cave (having passage communica- tion with tlw sea) was discovered. The resident engineer (Mr J. Robinson, M.Inst.C.E.) had the cave carefully examined, and a diver having been down twice this week, it was found that it is 33ft. in length, 23ft. in width, and 13ft. 6in. in depth, with salt water therein to the height of 8ft. The cave is now being pumped out in order to have it more minutely examined.

girths, ^ttartuioies, attb deaths. DEATHS. ADAMSON.—On the 7th instant, at 31, Harvey-street, Cadoxton-Barry, Mrs Mary T. Adamson, wife of Mr William Adamson, contractor, aged í6 years.— Much respected.—Public funeral to-morrow (Satur- day), at three. HARDING.—On the 30th ultimo, at Penarth, Mr .1. A. Hardiug, late of Aberaman, aged 63 years. PARSONS.—On the 30th ultimo, Louisa Parsons, daughter of Mr John Parsons, of Penarth.—Funeral at Sully Church, at 3 p.m., on Mondaj' last. PYKE.—On the 2nd instant, at H, Commercial-street. Cadoxton-Barry, Mr George Pyke, aged 3!) ynar-s. STICJKLAND.—On the 3rd instant, at 3, Wood-street, Barry Dock, Mr Henry Stocklaud, retired publican, aged 74 years.

WENVOE. MISS JENNTR AND THE CARDIFF INFIRMARY.— A correspondent Mrites :—"I was very glad to see that kind-hearted lady, Miss Gertrude Jenner, of Typica, W envoe, so zealously exerting herself on Saturday last, along the streets of Cardiff, in the effort to obtain subscriptions from the passing public towards the funds of the Cardiff Infirmary." LOCAL FARMERS AND THE HARVEST.—A corres- pondent writes I am glad to inform you that most of the farmers in Wenvoe parish have com- pleted their harvest operations without resorting to the irreverent practice of reaping and gather- ing on the Sabbath Day. Amongst these farmers the following are the most prominent Messrs T. Lougher, Old Wallace J. Smith, New Wallace L. Jones, Goldsland W. Jones, Rhiwe; and others, all of whom believe in, and practice, the Divine precept—' Remember the Sabbath Day to keep it holy. MISS JENNER AND THE GUARDIANS.—At the weekly meeting of the Cardiff Board of Guardians, held on Saturday last at the Union Workhouse, Carliff, Dr. Paine in the chair, a letter was read from Miss Gertrude Jenner, of Typica, Wenvoe, asking for an aged inmate of the union to be allowed a week's leave in order that she might give him some odd jobs about her kitchen garden. The old man, it appears, had previously done work of this kind for her, and, thougrh 70 years of age, had walked backwards and forwards to the lady's residence to the Union, morning and night, a distance of five miles. The master said that Shepard, the inmate in question, was always pleased to go to Miss Jenner's the first day, but the third and fourth days he would complain of the distance he had to walk, his mistress, for the time being, never having provided him with a place to sleep. It was pointed out that this was the source of great temptation to Shepard, who, on his journey to and fro, used to call in at the public-houses. It was decided to grant the appli- cation on condition that Miss Jenner supplied the man with food and lodgings.

COWBRIDGE. HIGHWAY BOARD.—The monthly meeting of this board was held on Tuesday last, when Mr R. Bassett presided. Mr Rees Thomas moved that the guardian of each parish should consult the ratepayers as to repairs and alterations, as re- quired, and then bring the matter before the board, and also that the board borrow sufficient money to attend to all extraordinary repairs. Mr Thomas Harry (Llanharry) seconded the resolu- tion, which was carried. THE WEEKLY MARKET.—This being also the monthly market on Tuesday last, there was a large supply of stock. All kinds of cattle were quite a drug, 6d per lb. being the extreme value for fat cattle. Store cattle almost unsaleable, cows and calves selling better'from JB12 to JE16. There was a very large supply of sheep, nearly 1,000 being penned; very slow sale. Ewes selling from 20s to 40s, lambs 16s to 32s a large lot changed hands. There was a large supply of pigs but no demand—store pigs from 10s to 35s, porkers from 8s to 8s 6d the score. MASOKIc.-The annual meeting of the St. i Quintin's Lodge of Freemasons was held on Friday evening last at the Bear Hotel. The lodge was opened by Bro. Hurford, P.M., and the Master-elect. Bro. Sydney Gibson was duly in- stalled by Bro. Hemming, P.M., of the Ogmore lodge, and the officers of the lodge were then appointed. At the conclusion of the business Bro. Gibson entertained the brethren at a repast, well served by Mr and Mrs Thomas. The re- mainder of the evening was most agreeably passed, and the pretty dessert service presented to the new Master on the occasion of his recent marriage was much admired. SERIOUS REVOLVER AcciDEXT.—On Monday afternoon last William Baker, collier, was acci- denfcidly shot by Benjamin Davies (14), coker, at Kenfig-Hill, near Cowbridge. The two were shooting for the best with another young man named Watkin John, in a field. Baker handed the revolver to Davies, who did not know it was loaded, and while in Davies's hand it accidentally went off, shooting Baker, who was two yards away, in the bowels. Medical aid vas quickly sent for, but the medical men on Tuesday morn- ing had failed to trace the bullet, and the unfor- tunate man lies in a critical state. It appears that Davies bought the revolver while on a visit to Buffalo Bill's Show at Cardiff. THE AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY. —A meeting of the agriculturalists and others was held at the Town Hall, Cowbridge, on Tuesday last to consider the advisability of establishing an agricultural society for the district of Co abridge. Mr R. Thurston Bassett (Crossways) occupied the Chair, and there were among those present Sir Joseph Spearman, Colonel Tyler (Llantrithyd), Alderman E. John (mayor), Alderman Lewis Jenkins, Alderman Thomas Rees, Messrs John Thomas (auctioneer), Rees Thomas (Llantwit), William Jenkins, John Thomas (chemist), S. Gibson, T. Thomas (Bear), W. Howells (Wick), Edmund Lewis, J. B. Way- man, D. J. Jenkins (Frampton), W. V. Huntley, T. Payne, and J. W. Hall, Dr. Moynan, and the Rev. W. Jenkins. Several addresses were delivered, and it was resolved, on the motion of Alderman L. Jenkins, seconded by Mr Illtyd Williams, That this meeting recognises the need of holding an agricultural show at Cowbridge for the encouragement of agriculture in the Vale of Glamorgan, and it hereby pledges itself to use its influence to promote the same." A strong organ- ising committee was also appointed.

ST. NICHOLAS. POLICE COURT.—On Wednesday last-before Major-General Lee-the case brought forward by Miss Gertrude Jenner, in behalf of a servant girl named Sarah Jane Thomas, for alleged assault by Winifred Moore, Wenvoe, were adjourned until Monday at Penarth.Miss Jenner als" charged Mr John Thomas Duncan, shipbroker, with keep- ing a ferocious dog at large in Wenvoe. As there was only one magistrate sitting, the parties named were asked to retire into the magistrates' room to settle the matter.—This was agreed to. An occasional license was granted to Mr Noah Jen- kins, Wenvoe Arm- Inn, Wenvoe, on the occasion of the ploughing match to be held on Wednesday next at Goldsland Farm, on the 14th instant. Also an hour's extension for the dinner in the evening.

DARING CONDUCT OF A PEN- MARK CONSTABLE. PLUCKY ARREST OF TWO ROBBERS. DARING ENCOUNTER WITH FOUR RUFFIANS. THE CONSTABLE RENDERED UNCON- SCIOUS IN THE STRUGGLE. Shortly after midnight on Wednesday, the 28th ultimo, while Police-constable Lewis Phillips (56), of Penmark, was on duty on beat between Pen- mark and Penon, he saw two men walking across a field with fowls in their possession. The con- stable at once made for the men, and caught them, and after a sharp struggle succeeded in securing them together with a pair of handcuffs. The constable then proceeded to take his prisoners to the police station at Penmark, but on the way met two other men, and a big black dog, which at one-, sprang upon the constable, tearing his uniform almost to rags. Phillips, however, drew his staff, and struck the animal therewith, evi- dently giving the creature a quietus, for the dog ran quickly away, howling pitifully. The men meanwhile diverted themselves by striking and kicking the constable most mercilessly, but the latter succeeded in landing one of them a blow on the head with the staff, bringing him down unconscious. The other was desperate at this, and continued to fight with an iro I bar, which broke the policeman's staff and lamp, and Phillips was kicked until he fell to the ground and became insensible, the constable having no means of protection after losing his staff. Phillips has since been laid up seriously indisposed in consequence of the injuries which he received during the affray, but we are pleased to find he is by this time much better. The occurrence naturally created considerable excitement in the neighbourhood of Penmark, and on all hands the conduct of the constable is described as most daring and praiseworthy. The ruffians succeeded in getting off, and no arrest has yet been effected, but every effort is being made by the police of the district to trace the men, and the chief con- stable (Captain Lindsay) has also paid a special visit of enquiry to Penmark. P.C. Phillips is a brother to P.C. John Phillips (157), the young man who so pluckily effected the arrest of the notorious Cadoxton-Barry burglars a few months ago.

ITEMS FROM BARRY DOCKS. BARRY DOCK TIDE TABLE FOR NEXT WEEK. The following is the tide table for Barry Dock for the week commencing to-morrow (Saturday) Day. Morn. Height. Aft. h. m. ft. in. h. m. Saturday, 10 10.48 28. 0 11.12 Sunday, 11 11.44 25.11 12. 2 Monday, 12 12.25 25. 5 1.13 Tuesday, 13 2. 6 27. 2 2.55 Wednesday, 14 3.41 30. 5 4.16 Thursday, 15 4.39 34. 0 5.16 Friday, 16 5.40 37. 2 6. 3 BANKRUPTCY OF A LOCAL TRADESMAN. kt Cardiff Bankruptcy Court on Friday last, the examination of Mr J. W. Eskdale, brass founder, &c., late of Barry Dock, was continued. The trustee was represented by Mr George David. The debtor said he had been in business at Barry Dock as a builders' merchant, and according to his statement of affairs, which was correct, he owed £1,300, of which JB837 was returned as bad debts. He kept accounts and knew how he stood; all the money had been lost in the business. He did not understand book-keeping, but a man managed his books for him. A builder named Smith at Barry owed him B582 for building material. On the 1st May he had an execution for JB20 put in in respect of a judgment due to the Kattybrook Brick Company. He bad had two county-court summonses before then. Twelve months ago he borrowed JB30 from a money-lender named Barnett, but he forgot what amount he had to pay on the loan. He had no entry of it, and nothing to show when he repaid it, or what the total amount was. He also borrowed JB50 from a Bristol firm of money lenders-the Mer- cantile Company that sum was not entered in his books. He repaid J375. He did not borrow JB50 for the purpose of meeting a cheque given to Messrs Mayor and Co., but if he had not borrowed the money the cheque would have been dis- honoured. He purchased four houses in Aberyst- wyth-terrace, Barry, from Mr Sydney Meaker for JB880. He obtained JB700 from a Monmouthshire building society. He had had a piano, but had pawned it with Barnett and Sons, Cadoxton. He got P,12 on it, P,7 of which he paid to his solicitor, and the P,5 he kept. He had been unable to meet his calls as far back as April last. The debtor having been examined as to some transac- tions with Messrs Laurie and John, engineers, &c., Barry Dock, the examination was adjourned until the 6th of November in order that further accounts and particulars might be furnished. SHIPMENTS FOR LAST WEEK. The shipments of coal and coke at Barry Dock for the week ended Saturday last were as follow Coal Coke Tons. cwts. Tons. cwts. Monday. 16987 7 —— Tuesday. 15777 0.. —— Wednesday. 12353 13.. 424 1 Thursday. 17488 7.. 377 0 Friday. 17363 9.. 231 3 Saturday 5823 9 232 11 Coal 85791 7 1264 15 Coke 1264 15 Total 8T056 2 This was shipped on board 46 steamers and 16 sailing vessels, total 62. The imports during the week consisted of 120 tons of bricks, and 200 tons of bar iron. The number of vessels in dock on Monday morninglast was 33-9 steamers and 24 sailing vessels. BARRY SHIPMENTS FOR THE HALF- YEAR. Barry shipments are expected, notwithstanding the falling off in July last, to reach two millions of tons by the end of the current half-year. Last week's very heavy total of over 87,000 tons will help materially to that end, and this, it is to be noted, would doubtless have been over 100,000 had a firm which ordinarily ships a great quantity gone near to its normal amount of tonnage in- stead of shipping only about one-fourth. To September 26th, the total reached 1,017,635 tons. It was a most unusuatoircumstance that the ship- ments at Penarth on Monday exceeded those at Barry, the figures being: Penarth, 10,160 tons Barry, 8,064 tons. It must be borne in mind, however, that the day in question was a "Mabon's" Monday. PLUCKY RESCUE FROM DROWNING AT BARRY DOCK. On Tuesday last, as the sailing ship Lancing was entering Barry Dock in tow of a tug-boat, by some means or other a small rigger's boat upset alongside, and the man on board was precipitated into the water, which was fully 30ft. deep. One of the ship's crew, named William Mallock, observing the man helpless in the water, immedi- ately jumped from deck-an enormous height— and reach _d the imperilled man just in time to rescue him from a watery grave. When the courageous sailor got to the man he appeared quite lifeless, as he was foaming profusely from the mouth and nostrils, and had turned quite black in the face. We understand that Captain Davies, the dockmaster, on hearing of the occurrence, sent for the brave rescuer, and he will probably place the matter before the harbour board ana the Royal Humane Society. The Lancing is a vessel 375ft. in length, and the depth from deck to dip is nearly 40ft. Another correspondent writes :-On Tuesday morning last, the large four-masted ship Lancing was docking at Barry (in tow of the Liverpool tug Blackcock), from Dundee. Two boatmen, named James Cunningham and George Clemence, were engaged to land the ship's bow ropes, one of which got foul of the boat's row-lock, and the two men were thrown into the water. Clemence got on board the tug, but Cunningham, who could not swim, seized the ship's tow-rope. The tug stop- ping at this time, the rope fell into the water, carrying the man down with it. The pilot at once hailed the tug to go ahead. This instruction being carried out, the rope was drawn tight, but the vi- bration threw Cunningham violently into the water again. At this time one of the crew, named William Mallock, of Dundee, threw overboard a life-buoy, and then dived into the water. He got hold of the drowning man, forced him through the life-buoy, and stayed by him till both werepicked up by a boat. This makes the eighteenth life Mallock has saved, all the previous rescues, how- ever, having taken place at Dundee. He has been the recipientof two parchments from the Humane Society and a medal and a purse of money for saving five lives in one year. Captain Davies, the dockmaster of Barry, has brought the matter be- fore the Royal Humane Society, and it is hoped the gallant fellow will be suitably rewarded. The boatmen and riggers started a subscription amongst themselves, which reached the sum of £5 This amount the dockmaster presented to Mallock in the afternoon. SHIPPING AND TONNAGE FOR THE PAST WEEK. The following is a report of shipping arrived and sailed, with the number and register tonnage of vessels, at Barry Dock, for the week ending Wednesday last No. Tonnage. Steamers arrived 27 28,964 sailed 31 33,441 Sailing vessels arrived 11 13,C56 sailed. S 5,868 Total 77 81,329 Steamers in dock on Wednesday evening.. 13 13,039 Sailing vessels ditto 25 22,453 Total 38 35,494 Vessels in dock same day previous week 39 33,765 Decrease 1 Increase 1,729 THE SAILORS AND FIREMEN'S UNION. The annual meeting of the Sailors and Firemen's Union was held on Monday last in London, under the presidency of Mr Samuel Plimsoll, when the following delegates were present as representing the Barry Dock Branch :—Mr John Beattie, 59, Graving Dock-street, and Mr R. Brown, Kings- land-crescent, Barry Docks. THE RAILWAY SERVANTS' CONFERENCE AT BIRMINGHAM. Amongst the delegates present at the annual conference of the Amalgamated Society of Rail- way Servants, held at Birmingham on Tuesday last, we noticed the name of Mr Alfred Sawyer, of East Barry, who was present as the representa- tive of the Barry branch of the society. FORTHCOMING MARRIAGE OF THE MANAGING DIRECTOR OF THE BARRY COMPANY. We understand that Mr Edward Davies, J.P., ot Llandinam (chief proprietor of the Ocean Col- leries, and managing director of the Barry Com- pany), will shortly be married in America to a sister of his late wife. Mr Davies is at present accompanied in America by his brother-in-law, the Rev D. Lloyd-Jones, M.A of Llandinam.

DINAS POWIS HIGHWAY BOARD. THE BARRY COMPANY'S ROAD AGAIN. The monthly meeting of the above Board was held at St. Nicholas on Wednesday last, present —Major-General Lee, J.P. (in the chair), Messrs T. Evans (St. Nicholas), Oliver Williams (Hamp- stone), J. Smith (New Wallace), W. Lougher (Llanfeithyn), Edmond Rees (Peterstone), Thomas Thomas (Llantrithyd), Daniel Lougher (Bonvil- stone), J. W. Morris (clerk), and E. R. Lewis (surveyor). The Chairman moved that the clerk be instructed to communicate with the secretary of the Barry Railway Company to the effect that, in the event of their taxing the public with tolls on their road between Barry and Dinas Powis, they were morally obliged, in the interests of the public generally and the Board, to keep the road in perfect condition. The Chairman also stated that the Barry and Cadoxton Local Board were keeping their portion of the road in repair, and they (the Highway Board) were quite willing to do likewise, providing the Barry Company would come to some reasonable arrangement. It was, however, very doubtful whether the £100 which the company were willing to hand over would suffice at the present time, and they, as a Board, felt that the Barry Company were bound to do something towards the improvement of the road, or else hand it over to them at once. —The reso- lution was agreed to. The Clerk read a letter from Mr Harris, the clerk to the Llandaff" Highway Board, to the effect that the Dyne Steel Company were proceed- ing with the construction of the iron bridge at Pontsarn; also stating that the girders were being tested at the works.—The Chairman said he understood the arrangement to be that the Llandaff" Board were to accept the tender of the tirm mentioned subject to the approval of the Highway Board. -The Surveyor said the Llandaff Board had accepted the work subject to the uniform specification which they had sent him.- After.a conversation, the Surveyor was requested to reply to Mr Harris' communication that that Board did not desire to do anything in the mat- ter, otherwise the Board would be saddled with a bridge they did not require. Cheques amounting to JB175 were ordered to be paid, the Clerk, in reply to the Chairman, stating they had in hand the sum of £ 600. The cheques drawn were as follows:—St. Andrew's, £ 30; Llancarfan, JB12 St. Lythan's, J35 Sully, £6; Pendoylan, £8; Penmark, LIO; Welsh St. Donat's, JB8 Wenvoe, £10; Pontsarn contract, jB55 Port-road, £16, and the surveyor for wages. &c., £ 35.—The following bills were also ordered to be paid :-Barry Dock News, advertising, 6s agent's fees re loan for Waycock Bridge, £1616s Messrs Daniel Owen & Co., printing, &c., 16s printing, £3 15s 3d and Messrs Duncan & Sons, do., £2146d. The Chairman asked the surveyor if the road at Colebrook.had been widened.—The Surveyor said he was not authorised to do the same until the Barry Company had done their portion. In reply to the Chairman, the Surveyor said the curbing and channelling at Dinas Powis was pro- gressing satisfactorily.—The Chairman, therefore, applied for another j315 to go on with the work thereat. —Granted. The Surveyor reported that the contractors of Pontsarn-road were doing the work satisfactory. —Mr E. Rees (Peterstone) was appointed to see that the work was done properly. Mr J. Smith drew the attention of the Board to the long delay on the part of the contractors of the Woycock-road in placing the said road in a passable condition. He said the matter had been continually deferred by them, and he was cer- tainly under the impression that half the work could have been done by this time.—Mr Williams wanted to know what was to be done with regard to the matter brought up by Mr Smith, as he fully agreed with what that gentleman had stated. -The Surveyor said he had consulted the con- tractors on the matter, and the only explanation they could give was that the weather had been so bad.—Ultimately, the Surveyor was instructed to see the contractors, and urge upon them the necessity of carrying on the work forthwith.- General Lee also consented to accompany the Surveyor, and report on the general condition of the road at the next meeting. The Board's seal was affixed to the document for the loan of JB950 for the improvement of Way- cock-road, the same to be obtained in instalments of JB550 and JB400. It was decided to instruct the Clerk to obtain permission to borrow the sum of L400 towards placing the road leading from Wenvoe to the railway siding in proper condition, and to ask the Barry Company, the Wenvoe Estate authorities, and the Wenvoe Coal Company to contribute towards the cost.-The Chairman pointed out that it was not absolutely compulsory to borrow the money, but simply to apply for permission to borrow the amount. The Chairman submitted a code of rules and suggestions respecting the road labour of the district, for which he was heartily thanked, and the same was ordered to be printed for adoption. Miss Gertrude Jenner, Wenvoe, sent in a long list of grievances, which were read the meeting, and Mr J. Smith and the Surveyor were deputed to inspect the places pointed out by Miss Jenner, and report at the next meeting. This was all the business.

COMPLETE FUNERAL FURMSHERS. 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 district. Offices :—Ho^on-rnad, Barry DcV: and Vere-street, Cadoxton.

ment for the establishment of a cottage hospital for the Barry and Cadoxton district. We have, for some time past, continually ad- vocated a scheme of this description, and, not- withstanding the reproofs aimed at us from a certain quarter, we are now content to know that the principal authority of the district have taken up the matter with so much earnestness. May good fortune bless their efforts.