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BARRY & CADOXTON DISTRICT CRICKET CLUB. FIRST ANNUAL DINNER AT THE WITCHILL HOTEL. The first annual dinner of the Barry and Cadoxton District Cricket Club was held on Wednesday evening last at the Witchill Hotel, Cadoxton-Barry, for which occasion the worthy host (Mr B. Hoddirott) placed upon the tables one of those excellent spreads for which he is now rapidly gaining for himself a well- merited reputation. The dinner was served in the new long room of the hotel, which is capable of accom- modating a company numbering fully 200. The room was nicely decorated with bunting, evergreens, flowers, plants, Chinese lanterns, &c., all combining to lend to the scene an animating appearance. The chair was occupied by Dr P. J. O'Donnell, the presi- dent of the club; and amongst those present were Messrs R. G. Morris (captain of the first eleven), F. P. Jones-Lloyd, T. Higinan, W. Williams (Aberdare), Dr Gore, E. T. Williams (secretary), L. W. Jones, W. M. Douglas (vice-captain), D. Shaw, — Shaw, B. Lewis (Palmerstown), J. A. Owen, A. W. Morgan, T. H. Morgan, H. L. Rogers (solicitor), A. W. Newman, D. Lloyd (clothier), T. Martin, W. Crisp, D. Howell (station-master), J. H. Nelmes, J. R. Harvey (Three Bells Inn), J. F. Brown, A. Sawyer, W. Kathrines, G. Brock, Lewis Evans (printer), B. T. Pomeroy, E. LI. Morgan, W. Evans (solicitor), F. Griffin, J. Follick, W. Jeremiah, F. W. Groves, G. H. Sadler, T. C. Thomas, R. W. Dyer, Dr J. Livingstone, G. W. Mumford, Alfred Jackson, W. Ingram, J. O. Garnett, G. Ramsay, A. R. Lewis, F. Lawrens, T. Ridley, B. G. Davies (solicitor), Thomas Jenkins, J. P. Greenwood, C. J. Welch (Cadoxton Theatre), W. LI. Williams (South Wales Star), J. R. Llewellyn (Barry Dock News), &c. Mr D. Shaw submitted the toast of The Trade of the District," and spoke of the encouraging prospects of a new dock at Barry, which would necessarily bring with it increased prosperity to the district. (Cheers.) He would couple with the toast the names of Messrs L. W. Jones, A. W. Newman, and J. Follick, all of whom suitably responded, Mr Newman remarking that the quality of local gas was not as good as it might be, whereas the price was very high, and the pressure low. (Hear, hear.) He would be glad to see electricity substituted for gas for the public lighting of the streets. He hoped new works would soon be established in the locality to provide increased labour for the resident working men. (Applause.)—Mr B. Lewis, Palmerstown, was glad there was now a good representative cricket club in the district, and cordially welcomed to the district Mr W. M. Douglas as one of the best athletes of the county. Mr Lewis concluded by submitting the toast of Success to the District Cricket Club." (Cheers.) -Mr R. G. Morrif, in reply, said the officers were determined from the outset to make the club a success. The prejudice once felt towards the club was dying away, and the season just closed had been encouragingly successful. Mr Morris then spoke of the valuable support accorded the club by Mr W. M. Douglas (the vice-captain), Mr E. r. Williams (the secretary), and Dr O'Donnell (the president). (Cheers.)—Mr W. M. Douglas, responding, referred to the value of athletic sports to the youth of the com- munity, and said they tended to enhance social good feeling. He strongly advocated the formation of a gymnasium for the district, an institution which would add both to the physical and moral welfare of young men. (Applause.) — Mr E. T. Williams (secretary) said the first eleven had played 13 matches during the season, five of which were won, five drawn, and three lost. Of the drawn matches three were drawn in favour-of the team. On five occasions the matches were declared closed before the conclusion of the innings and in four matches over 100 runs were scored-against Cardiff 2nd, Penarth, St. Paul's, and Mackintosh and only once were 100 runs made against the club, by the Taff Vale club. The lowest score recorded by the first eleven during the season was 30, and the highest, 183 runs for eight wickets. The lowest score recorded against the club was 14, and the highest, 138. (Applause.) Next year, he was confident, a first-class senior team would be formed, and not only a good first, but a second and third team as well, in addition to a Wednesday team. It was likewise felt that the club should organise a team to play a series of from home matches next year. (Applause.)—Mr B. T. Pomeroy proposed Kindred Clubs, "and Mr J. H. Nelmes, acknowledging, sug- gested, amid approbation, that the district cricket and football clubs should be amalgamated. — Mr F. P. Jones Lloyd' gave" The Visitors," and Mr Mumford and Mr Harvey returned thanks. -Dr Gore gave the toast of The Press," the editors of the local newspapers responding.—Mr T. Higman submitted the toast of The President of the Club (DriO'Donnell)and referred in gratifying terms to that gentleman. (Cheers and musical honours.)—The last toast was that of The Host and Hostess," the Chair- man specially thanking Mr Hoddinott for the liberality with which he had placed the ground at the disposal of the club. kCbeer6 and musical honours.) -Mr Hoddinott, acknowledging, said he would always continue to encourage local sport by every means in his power. (Applause.)—Songs were sung by Messrs A. Sawyer, R. W. Dyer, Dr Gore, W. M. Douglas, C. Hoddinott, F. P..Tones-Lloyd, J. R. Harvey, E. W. Mumford, E. LI. Morgan, T. H. Morgan, Dr Livingstone, together with members of the theatre company and orchestra. We should not forget to add that Mr A. Verdy presided at the piano with much ability.-The words of a character song, etitled The Barry and Cadoxton District Cricket Club, composed and sung by Mr R. W. Dyer, will appear in the next issue of the Barry Dock News.

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