Barry Dock News

CADOXTON-BARRY WHIT MONDAY CHAIR EISTEDDFOD. THE Right Hon. Lord Windsor, of St. Fagan's Castle, and chairman of the Barry Railway Company, will be the president of the morning proceedings in connection with the grand chair eisteddfod to be held at Cad- oxton-Barry Market Hall on Monday next (Whit-Monday), the proceeds of which will be devoted towards the formation of the nucleus of a fund for the erection of a Cottage Hospital for the Barry and Cadoxton district. The entries for the eisteddfod are very numerous, and there seems to be no doubt whatever as to the complete success of the proceedings, both in connection with the eisteddfod in the morning and afternoon and the grand professional concert in the evening. There are five entries for the chief choral prize of j325 (with two guineas to the success- ful conductor and one guinea to each un- successful conductor), the test piece being Handel's magnificent chorus 0 Father, Whose Almighty Power." The choirs entered for competition are the following :— Treharris United Choir, Merthyr Harmonic Society, Barry Choral Union, Whitchurch United Choir, and the Ynysybwl United Choir. The male voice competition will also be of a spirited and exciting character, the contestants including the cream of amateur vocal talent in different parts of the country, viz., Merthyr, Treharris, Ynysybwl, and Barry. Mr Fred. L. Davis, J.P., has, we are sorry to find, written expressing regret at his inability to be present at the eisteddfod and preside over the afternoon meeting, but he has generously forwarded a donation of five guineas towards the funds, and the committee are at present in communication with a well- known and influential gentleman who, it is expected, will act as president in the after- noon in place of Mr Davis.

CADOXTON BARRY WHIT MONDAY SPORTS. THE committee of the grand annual sports to be held on Monday next on Cadoxton Moors are exerting themselves to the utmost to secure the complete success of their popular annual meeting. The total number of entries exceed 200, and in every class there will be keen competition, so that the interest of the spec- tators will be fully maintained from beginning to end. In connection with the foot races, the 120 yards' open handicap will be a most exciting event, for entries have been received from intending competitors hailing from Car- diff, Newport, Bridgend, Tylorstown, Gaiw Valley, Sudbrook, Pontypridd, Penrhiwceiber, Blaengarw, Merthyr, Gloucester, and other places, in addition to several of the principal local men. There are also good entries for the 100 yards' local handicap and for the boys' race (always an interesting event) entries were coming in on Wednesday evening in goodly numbers. The quarter-mile open race this year will be contested by a larger number of runners than on any previous occasion, for upwards of twenty names have been received of intending runners from Pontypool, Port Talbot, Cardiff, Bridgend, Gloucestershire, and elsewhere. The same remarks apply to the mile race. But the keenest interest will, no doubt, be centred in the horse races, a number of well-known high-flyers having been booked to run. The two-mile local trotting handicap, in connection with which, it will be remembered, Mr L. W. Jones also offers his magnificent ten-guinea silver champion cup, a crowd of animals will face the starter, and the race will, no doubt, be one of the most exci- ting ever run over the Cadoxton course, the entries to hand including animals belonging to the following gentlemen :-Messrs B. Hod- dinott, Witchill Hotel; J. McGill, William IV. Hotel; J. Spickett, Cadoxton G. H. Burnett, Barry-road; J. Dyer, Vere-street J. Price, Holton-road; W. Harry, Dinas Powis; T. Lewis, Main-street; E. Kinnersley, Cadoxton; Morgan Brothers, Vere-street and T. Phillips, Daniel-street. For the mile- and-a-half open galloping race, for animals of any height, horses are coming from Hereford- shire, Monmouthshire, and different parts of Glamorganshire and entries for the mile-and- a-half handicap, under fourteen hands, have been received from Pontrilas, St. Nicholas, Newport, Cardiff, &c. The course, after the recent moistening rain, is in excellent condi- tion, and is being specially rolled daily. There will be no lack of provision for visitors. The course itself being so conveniently situated, many thousands of people lining the ropes may com- I mand a full view of all the events without the slightest interference, and for an extra shilling at least a thousand persons can be provided with sitting accommodation on the grand stand, and provision is made for another thousand or two in the enclosure surrounding the grand-stand. The railway and refresh- ment arrangements are complete. Trains will run to Cadoxton every half-hour, and the Taff Vale Company are prepared, in addition, to run special trains for the convenience of passengers from Cardiff. It may be added that music will be provided by the Cadoxton Brass Band. It is also satisfactory to know that the services of Messrs J. L. Perry and W. Yorath (Cardiff), W. Thomas (The Hayes), M. Howells (Colebrook), and W. Jeremiah (Abertillery) have been secured as handi- cappers of horse races; and Messrs W. M. Douglas, R. G. Morris, Rees Jones, and T. Howard Morgan, as those of foot races; Messrs D. T. Alexander, W. Thomas, M. Howell, and Dr Gore being judges of horses and Dr O'Doncell, Mr R. G. Morris, and Mr W. M. Douglas of foot races; Dr Treharne being starter of all events. It is almost superfluous to add that, whatever de- gree of success will attend the sports this year, will, as heretofore, be due largely to the strenuous and unremitting efforts of the able and faithful hon. secretaries, Messrs Morgan Brothers, who this year are efficiently assisted by Mr T. Ewbank and the assistant secretary (Mr J. Trehame).

ANOTHER LOCAL MOVEMENT IN SUPPORT OF THE COTTAGE HOSPITAL. We were informed just before going to Press on Thursday afternoon of a somewhat novel, though of a very acceptable character has been set on foot amongst a certain influential section of the townspeople of Cadoxton, with a view of obtaining funds in aid of the Cottage Hospital movement. We are in possession of particulars, but have been asked by the promoters to withhold pub- licity of the same until the idea (which is certain to be a taking one) has been fully developed. We congratulate the promoters upon their very ingenious fore- thought, and wish the movement every success. The event will in all probability take place during the month of July.

BARRY AND CADOXTON ARTIZANS' EVENING COOKERY CLASSES. We have been asked to give publicity to the fact that an artizans' evening cookery class will commence on Thursday evening next, at seven o'clock, at Holton-road School Cookery Kitchen. The class will be conduc- ted by Miss Griffiths, a young lady who holds a first-class diploma, and will consist of twenty- two lessens, the number of students being limited to thirty-six. The charge for the whole course of lessons is the nominal one of 2s 6d, and, taking into consideration the fact that the Glamorgan County Council (through the Technical Instruction Committee) are voluntarily offer- ing this rare treat to the public, and defray- ing all expenses in connection therewith, it is sincerely to be hoped that those whom it most directly concerns will take due advantage of the facilities thus offered, practically for nothing, of acquiring a general knowledge of the indispensable art of cookery. Tickets are ready, and may be obtained at the Shaftes- bury Temperance Hotel, Cadoxton; School Board Offices, Holton-road; and Messrs Evans and Company, grocers, High-street, Barry. Any further particulars may be obtained on application to Mr J. Davies, 7, Porthkerry- road, Barry. We may add that the class will be held under the auspices of the Barry and Cadoxton Science and Art Committee.

OUR PULPIT SKETCHES. OWING to heavy pressure of business, con- sequent upon the approach of the holidays, we regret we have been unable to complete our Pulpit Sketch in time for publication in this week's issue. It shall, however, appear next week.

WANTED, TEN MEN TO COLLECT TICKETS AT THE EISTEDDFOD ON MONDAY NEXT, at the MARKET HALL, CADOXTON-BARRY. Apply at once to MR. E. LL. MORGAN, 10, Windsor-road, East Barry.

LOCAL & DISTRICT NEWS CADOXTON-BARRY. WHIT-MONDAY DANCE. -On Monday evening next there will be a dance at the Public Hall. Vere-street, in this town, commencing at 7.30 and continuing till mid-night. Prices of admission— ladies, 9d, gentlemen, Is. Mr J. Edwards will undertake the duties of M.C. FINANCE COMMITTEE.—A meeting of this com- mittee of the Local Board was to have been held on' Tuesday afternoon last, but Mr B. Lewis was the only member who put in an appearance, so that a quorum could not be formed, and the meet- ing had to be postponed. UNITED SCHOOL TREAT.-The members of the Sunday schools of Cadoxton and Barry Dock Eng- lish Baptist Churches will have their annual treat on Monday next, at Cold Knap, near Barry, leav- ing home about eleven o'clock in the morning. Any of the public desiring to join the scholars during the day are cordially invited to do so. HALF-YEARLY MEETING.-On Sunday last the half-yearly special services were held at Bethel English Calvinistic Methodist Chapel, Court-road, in this town, when the Rev Christmas Lewis, of East Barry, delivered eloquent and impressive sermons. The offertory was made in aid of the chapel fund. LAWN TENNIS. -The opening game in connec- tion with the Barry anct Cadoxton School Teachers' Association took place on Saturday afternoon last, when nearly 20 members put in an appear- ance, the court (near Palmerstown) being in good condition. The members afterwards partook of tea on the ground. Dr Treharne was amongst the playing visitors. The tea was supplied by Mrs Simmonds, Llanharran House, Barry-road, Cadoxton. ANNIVERSARY SERVICES. -Anniversary services were held on Sunday and Monday last in connec- tion with Mount Zion Welsh Independent Chapel, when the preachers were the Revs W. J. Nichol- son, Swansea, and J. Henry, Mardy. There were good congregations, especially on Sunday after- noon, when the service was held at Zion Welsh Calvinistic Chapel, and the sermons were effective. CONSERVATIVE MEETING.—A meeting of the members of the Barry and Cadoxton Conservative Association was held on Monday evening last, at the Wenvoe Arms Hotel, in this town, Dr E. Treharne presiding. There was a good attend- ance, and the secretary (Mr R. G. Morris) sub- mitted the register of voters for consideration, the list being thoroughly gone into, and arrange- ments were made for canvassing the whole of the district forthwith in view of the forthcoming general election. THE ARTILLERY VOLUNTEERS.—Orders for the coming week :—Monday—Parade in full dress uniform with slings on the carbines, at the Drill Hall, Cadoxton, at 9 a.m., for the purpose of forming a guard of honour to Lord Windsor. It is to be hoped every member will put in an ap- gsarance. Thursday — Carbine and Company rill. Friday—Gun Drill and Signalling Class. Hours of drill, 7.30 to 8.30. By order, (signed) J. JUST HANDCOCK, Capt. commanding 11th Com- pany, 2nd G.A.V., Barry Dock. MB L. W. JONES' CHAMPION SILVER CUP.- The handsome ten-guinea silver cup (a highly magnificent specimen of the silversmith's art, ap- propriately chased and inscribed), generously given by Mr L. W. Jones, manager of the Bir- mingham, Metropolitan, and South Wales Union Bank, Cadoxton, for competition in connection with the Cadoxton and Barry annual Whit-Mon- day Sports, is now on view in the window of the shop of Mr A. W. Newman, jeweller, High-street, in this town, and is well worthy a visit of inspec- tion. The cup which, with lid, surmounted by a suitable equestrian device, stands sixteen inches in height, must be won two years in succession, or three times in all, before becoming the property of the winner.—Advt. GOOD TEMPLARY.—The weekly session of the -"i St. David's Lodge, Cadoxton, was held on Thurs- _Jj day evening last at the usual place of meeting, Bro. A. W. M. OoCtriBo^ cb««r. It more than gratifying to know that the attendance was the largest that has been obtained for a con- siderable time. Important business was tran- sacted, after which the following programme was gone through to the entire satisfaction of all:— Song, Bro. Summers; song, Sis. Attwood, senr. song, Bro. Williams; song, Sis. Masters song, Sis. Wilde. With the object of encouraging those who are taking such active interest in the welfare of this lodge we would say Excelsior Our sympathy is entirely with this noble institution, and we can assure the members that all that lies in our power shall be done towards furthering the cause of temperance in the district. WHIT-MONDAY SPORTS.—Mr W. Thomas, The Hayes, presided at a meeting of the committee of the above sports held on Thursday evening, the 26th ultimo, at the Wenvoe Arms Hotel, Cad- oxton, when there were present-Messrs A. R. Lewis, G. H. Simpson, M.R.C.V.S., H. Taylor, Dr Treharne, H. Laurens, R. G. Morris, B. Hod- dinott, D. W. Howell, W. M. Douglas, H. Mor- gan (Station-terrace), A. W. Morgan and T. H. Morgan (secretaries), and J. Treharne (assistant- secretary). It was resolved that the secretaries write to Mr T. Buckler enquiring for a programme of music to be played by the band.—The tender of Messrs Fred. Morgan and Company, Cardiff, was accepted for the supply of a dressing tent.-The arrangements for the distribution of handbills at Cardiff were entrusted to Mi H. Morgan and those for Pontypridd to the secretaries.-It was determined that each member of the committee pay 2s 6d for lunchetn whether he partook of the same or not. THE EISTEDDFOD. — The committee of the Eisteddfod to be held on Whit-Monday at Cadox- ton held a meeting on Monday evening last at the Market Hall, in this town, Mr L. Lewis, Barry Dock Chambers, presiding. The other members present were Messrs W. H. Morgan, J. D. Davies, C. Howe, E. Lleurwg Morgan (secretary), J. F. Williams, J. R. Llewellyn, and W. Ll. Williams. A variety of business was transacted. A favour- able letter was read from Captain and Adjutant Eyre with reference to the proposed visit of the artillery volunteers' band from headquarters to play in the demonstration previous to the eistedd- fod on Monday morning. Arrangements were made for the reception of the public at the hall, and for the reception of Lord Windsor, the noble president of the morning meeting. A letter was read from Mr Fred. L. Davis expressing his in- ability to attend the eisteddfod on Monday after- noon, but enclosing a cheque for £5 5s towards the funds. It was resolved to invite one of the fol- lowing gentlemen to accept the presidency of the afternoon meeting in place of Mr Davis :—Mr R. Forrest, Mr A. Hood, Mr Blandy Jenkins, and General Lee. The committee also decided to get up a guarantee fund and it was agreed to hold another meeting to-morrow (Saturday) evening at the same place. VOLUNTEER MARCH OUT.-The first march out in connection with the Cadoxton Company, 2nd Glamorgan Artillery Volunteers took place on Friday evening last, when there was a muster of fully 60 members rank and file of the home com- pany, in addition to about 40 officers and men from Penarth. The volunteers met at the Drill Hall, Northcote-terrace, in this town, shortly after seven o'clock, and, headed by the splendid brass band from head quarters, under the direction of Mr Paul Draper, the volunteers paraded thedis* trict, the spirited airs of the band and the brigh soldierlike appearance of the men attracting a numerous crowd of spectators en route. The march out was under the direction of the 90Ir manding officer of the home company, Captain o- J. Handcock, Cardiff, the arrangements connected therewith being carried out by Atkins, the drill instructor of the company. The commissioned officers present, in addition toCftP t' Handcock, were Capt. Thomas (Penarth), Lieu v M. Ingram, and Lieut. H. E. Ingram, the no commissioned officers in attendance being Serg • Major Atkins (Cadoxton), Sergt.-M»] YVakehatti, Sergt.-Major Daly (Penar Quarter-master-sergeant Dykes, Sergt. bidge, Sergt. Whitburn, and Sergt. ^ar were arrival at the Barry Hotel, refreshments supplied to the men, and the Penarth contin £ left for home by the nine o'clock train from *> Qn6 The march out was a thoroughly successtu throughout.