Barry Dock News

GARDENING NOTES FOR JUNE. ] [See Work on "Vegetables and Flowers by Messr Sutton tfc Sons, Reading.] In a considerable measure the crops will now take care of themselves, and we may consider the chief anxieties and activities of the season over. Our notes, therefore, will now be more brief. We do not counsel the cultivator to rest and be thankful." It is better for him to work, but he must be thankful all the same if he would behappy in his healthy and entertaining employment, j Watering and weeding are the principal labours J of this month, and both must be pursued with diligence. Where systematic irrigation with 1 sewage can be carried on, the most wonderful re- suits may be expected; but ordinary watering, ] where every drop has to be dipped and carried, is often injurious rather than beneficial, for the sim- ] pie reason that it is only half done. In such cases we should advise the cultivator to abstain from ( giving water as long as possible, and then to give it in abundance, watering only a small plot every day in order to saturate the ground, and taking a week or more to go over a piece which would be done in a day by mere surface dribblings. ASPARAGUS should be in full supply, and may be cut until the middle or end of the month. It J is a question of climate when cutting should cease. In the South of England the 14th is about the proper time to make the last cut; north of the Trent, the 20th may be soon enough and further north, cutting may be continued until July. The point for the cultivator to bear in j mind is that the plants must be allowed time to prow freely without any further check, in order to store up the material to make tender shoots next year. It is a good plan to insert stakes, such as are used for peas, in asparagus beds, to give sup- port to the green growth against gales of wind for when the stems are snapped by storms, as they often are, the roots lose their aid, and are by so much the weaker for their future work. Man- ure water will do great things for asparagus now, and a dressing of salt may be given with advantage. BEANS may yet be sown, but as they are not much in request in the latter part of the season, a small sowing will probably suffice. BEANS (KIDNEY) may be sown about the middle 1 of the month, to supply tender pods when those j of the early sowings are becoming seedy. A late crop of runners will pay well almost anywhere, for they bear until the frost cuts them down, and that may not happen until far into November. BROCOLI.-Take advantage of showers to con- tinue planting out. j CABBAGE.—Towards the end of the month sow a good breadth of small cabbages and coleworts. j They will be immensely valuable to plant out as the summer crops are cleared away. 1 CAPSICUMS may be planted out in a sunny sheltered spot. CAULIFLOWERS that are planted out now from seed-beds must have a plentiful supply of water, and be shaded during mid-day for a week. It is j customary to snap one of the inner leaves over the heads to protect them. CELERY to be planted out without loss of time, in showery weather if possible, but if the weather 1 is hot and dry, shade and give water. The work 1 must be well done, and therefore it is advisable to I lift no more plants than can be quickly planted and watered in and shaded, for exposure tends to ( exhaustion, and celery ought never to suffer a check in even the slightest degree. When] planted dust lightly with soot or wood ashes. Pea-sticks laid across the trenches will give shade enough with very little trouble. CUCUMBER for pickling may be sown on ridges. 1 ENDIVE is not generally wanted while good lettuces are attainable, but it takes the place of lettuce in autumn and winter, when the more 1 delicate vegetable is scare. Sow in drills an inch j deep and six inches apart. Thin the plants, and transfer the thinnings to rich light soil. They ( must be liberally grown on well-manured land with tbe aid of water in dry weather. The simplest means of excluding light will suffice to blanch them thoroughly. LETTUCE to be sown and planted at every opportunity. A few rows of large Cos varieties C should be sown in trenches prepared as for celery, C and there be thinned and allowed to stand. They will form fine hearts, and be valued at a time when lettuces are scarce. MELON.—For a final croly in houses sow as previously directed, and grow the plants out in pots, until the house can be cleared of the former set for their reception. The growth should be | pushed forward to insure ripe fruit before the end of September. In the event of dull weather at 1 the finish, there will be all the greater need of abundant but judicious ventilation, and of a warm dry atmosphere at night. MUSHROOMS may be prepared, for now that the demands of the gardener on the stable are diminishing. The first step towards success is to accumulate a long heap of horse droppings with the least possible amount of litter. Let this ferment moderately, and turn. it two or three times, always making a long heap of it, which keeps down the fermentation. When the fire is somewhat taken out of it, make up the bed with a mixture of about four parts of the fermented ] manure, and one part of turfy loam well incor- porated. Beat the stuff together with the flat of the spade as the work proceeds, fashioning the bed in the form of a ridge about 3ft. wide at the base, and of any length that may be convenient. Give the work a neat finish, or the mushrooms will certainly not repay you. Put in rather large lumps of spawn when the bed is nicely warm, cover with a thin layer of fine soil, and protect with mats or light straw. This is a quick and easy way of growing mushrooms, and by com- mencing now, you have all the season before you. Nine times in ten, people begin preparations for mushroom growing about a month too late, for the spawn runs during the hot weather, and the crops rises when the weather moderates, and the cool autumnal rains occur. ONIONS to be sown for salading. Forward beds of large sorts to be thinned in good time. The best onions for keeping are those of moderate size, perfectly ripened therefore, the thinning 1 should not be too severe. PEAS may still be sown. The second early sorts will pay well if the season be favourable, but the first earlies will be more sure, as one or two showers will carry them through to maturity. I TURNIPS may be sown in variety and in quantity after Mid-summer day. It is a good plan to sow on well prepared ground, and to put a sprinkle of artificial manure in the drills with the seed. By hastening the early growth of the plant the fly is kept in check in fact, it is, as a rule, only the plantation starved by drought or on an ill- ( prepared soil that the fly is likely to destroy out- right. r

A HARD-HEARTED HUSBAND. < Robert," remarked the wife of a penurious t man, I have tried to be a good and faithful wife, ] and have but one favour to ask you before Itdic ? 1 What is that, Margaret ? i You know I was born and reared in Cleveland. 1 You know it was there I first met you, and there t the happiest hours of our wedded life were spent. < You remember this, Robert?" ] Yes," uneasily. 1 My relatives are all buried there, and when £ I'm gone I wish to rest beside them. Will you t grant me this one favour ? There will be considerable expense attaching J it," musingly answeid Robert. Oh, Robert, I will never iest in my grave any- I where else." 9 Well, Maggie, I'll tell you what I'll do. I t dont' want to be mean about the thing. I'll bury a you here first, and then, if I notice any signs of ( restlessness on your part, I'll take you to Cleve- t land. I

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BARRY & CADOXTON DISTRICT FOOTBALL CLUB. FIRST ANNUAL DINNER OF THE MEMBERS AND FRIENDS. LACK OF SUPPORT OF THE CLUB. The first annual dinner in connection with the Barry and Cadoxton District Football Club was held at the Witchill Hotel, Cadoxton-Barry, on Tuesday evening last, when, unfortunately, there was but a comparatively small attendance of members and the public. We much regret this, inasmuch as last season was the first of the club's existence, and unless something like combination is shown, both by the general public and players, a successful club must remain an impossibility. The chair was occupied by Mr Rees G. Morris, Cadoxton Grammar School, (in the unavoidable absence of Dr O'Donnell, the president of the club), Mr Morris being supported by Messrs W. M. Douglas, J. H. Nelmes (secretary of the club), J. Felix Williams, G. W. Richards (captain of the first fifteen), J. A. Owen (architect), J. F. Brown, Ivor Ll. Thomas, T. J Chamberlain, Charles A. Arnold, W. Yendle, W. Simpson, G. Wood, H. Roberts, R. Tudor, M. Hopkins, R. W. Evans (Penarth), C. Kirby, G. Shepherd, F. Scott, W. L. Hughes, H. Taylor, B. Hoddinott, J. Jeremiah, C. Whaler, R. Percival (London and Provincial Bank), J. R. Llewellyn, (Barry Dock News) J. Cornish, and others. A splendid dinner (prepared in capital style by Mr and Mrs Hoddinott) was partaken of by the company, after which a pleasant toast list and music programme was gone through. The Chairman gave the toast of The Queen and Royal Family," which was received- with customary Welsh loyalty, amid subdued whispers of "Down with S. T. E." Mr J. Jeremiah then sang Nancy Lee." Mr W. M. Douglas submitted the toast of the evening—" Success to the Barry and Cadoxton District Football Club "—and in doing so said he much regretted the absence that evening of so many of the active players of the club. The din- ner was not intended only for the purpose of in- ducing members to come together to partake of the good things provided, but also, and primarily, to enjoy an evening's social intercourse. (Cheers.) He may be accused of being a bit fanatical upon sport. He acknowledged he was an enthusiast in games, especially in football, and he knew of no game more beneficial and exhilerating than football. (Applause.) Athletics were the princi- pal characteristics of the typical Englishman, for he went out for a game into the football and cricket field, and returned to the office brightened up and invigorated. (Hear, hear.) The District Club commenced the season in a promising man- ner, but somehow or other, through a lack of en- thusiasm, the prospects of the club gradually fell off, not, however, through any fault of the officers, for they had all worked together most zealously and creditably. (Cheers.) Mr Douglas, conclu- ding, said he had great pleasure in proposing the toast which had been entrusted to him, and he wished the club every success. (Applause.) He would couple with the toast the names of Mr Richards, captain of the flrst fifteen Mr Jones; captain of the second fifteen Mr Evans, captain of the Wednesday team; Mr W. L. Hughes, member of the Wednesday team and Mr J. H. Nelmes, secretary of the club. (Cheers.) Song Ta-ra-ra," encore Comrades," Mr C. Hoddinott. Mr J. H. Nelmes was the first to respond to the toast. He agreed with Mr Douglas that it was a reflection upon the club that so few playing members were present that evening. He would go further and say it was a shame and disgrace to the absent members. (Hear, hear.) The receipts during the past season amounted to JB47 17s Id, and the expenditure £ 57, there being, therefore, a balance in hand of about £ 3, in addition to the president's subscription of ä. guimeC and othef minor amounts which had been received that evening. The first eleven played fifteen matches, of which they won five, seven lost, and three drawn. But if the club did not do better next season it would be far better to disband the club. He hoped, however, the members would rally together and play up much better than they had done hitherto. (Hear, hear.) Thanks to Mr Douglas, in inducing the celebrated Newport team to visit Cadoxton, the club bad not been short of funds. The only difficulty was the scarcity of members. Football, he thought, was made far too easy in connection with this club, but he trusted the member- would turn to and realise the advantages which were placed at their disposal. (Cheers.) Mr Richards, captain of the first fifteen, also reponded. He had, he said, done all he could to get the teams together during the season, but he must say there had been a great difficulty to do so, as the members so frequently pleaded excuses. When, however, they got a good team together they played very well, but the same team did not play together twice during the whole season, and without combination they could not hope to do any good. (Hear, hear.) At the same time he wished for the club better success in the future. (Cheers.) Mr Evans, captain of the Wednesday team, in response, said his team had played very well during the season. (Hear, hear.) Mr W. L. Hughes, a member of the Wednesday team, said the team played ten matches, won four, lost five, and one drawn. Mr Hughes proceeded to reply to the toast in humorous terms, and spoke highly of the dexterity of Mr Percival as a footballer. Duett, Larboard watch," Messrs Kirby and Evans. Mr W. M. Douglas proposed -Kindred Clubs," and in doing so referred to the valuable assistance rendered by kindred clubs to the District Club, notably the Penarth Club last year, the Newport Club this year, and, he might say, another popular club next season. (Cheers.) Mr Kirby and Mr Shepherd, Penartb, suitably responded. Song, "My Gravestone," encore, "Our Back- yard," Mr Roberts; followed by a song, "A Soldier and a Man," Mr Arnold. Mr J. F. Williams gave "The Visitors," and said the members of the club were always glad to sec the visitors present both in the field and at their social gatherings, as well as rendering assistance to the club in other ways. (Cheers.) b Mr Whaler and Mr Taylor acknowledged the toast, both expressing their readiness to do what lay in their power to further the interests of the club. (Applause.) Song, Mr C. Hoddinott; sonv, Clara Nolan's Ball," Mr Nelmes; song, "Aye inteet to gootness," Mr J. Jeretliiah. Mr W. L. Hughes proposed Success to the Town and Trade of the District," and referred to the muddy epoch in the history of Cadoxton. Mr J. R. Llewellyn, in response, said although the district from a commercial point of view was passing through what he termed a cloudy or a misty period, still there was every reason to look forward to a very prosperous future in connection with trade and commerce in the Barry district, a fact which found indication in the large amount of coal shipments which were accomplished at Barry Dock every week at present, and he would venture to anticipate that this week the aggre- gate at Barry Dock would exceed one hundred thousand tons. (Cheers.) Song, Ruler of the Queen's Navy," Mr Brown song, Maid of the Mill," Mr Douglas. Mr Felix Williams gave" Our very worthy President and Honorary Members." He reo gretted the unavoidable absence of Dr O'Donnell that evening, who, he said, was always ready to assist the club and to promote its welfare. (Cheers.) Mr Williams also referred in kind terms to the honorary members, and concluded his remarks amid applause. Mr J. H. Nelmes sang There s another one off to America," and Mr Roberts rendered Many a time." Mr Douglas proposed "The Press," and referred to what the Press had done for athletics in different ways, especially football. Mr J. R. Llewellyn (Barry Dock News) responded. Mr C. Hoddinott further contributed to the har- mony of the proceedings. i Mr J. F. Williams, at this stage, apologised for the absence of some of the members of the that evening. Mr Jeremiah sang When a hundred years are gone"; followed by Mr Arnold, who gave. with particular propriety, A boy's best friend is his mother." The Chairman proposed in felicitous terms the toast of "The Host and Hostess (Mr and Mrs Hoddinott). The toast was received with musical honours, and Mr Hoddinott appropriately acknowledged. Mr Roberts then sang "I put it on"; Mr Douglas took the company on the favourite trip, "Off to Philadelphia," and Mr C. Hoddinotb sang O'Gready followed by Mr S. Jones with I know what it is and Mr Nelmes with The Concert in Albert Hall." Other songs followed, Auld Lang Syne" being struck up about midnight.

PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING AT CADOXTON-BARRY- BARRY HARBOUR SEWERAGE SCHEME. The fortnightly meeting of the Local Board was held on Monday evening last at Cadoxton, present-- Messrs George Thomas (chairman), Messrs J. C. Meggitt, P. J. O'Donnell, W. Thomas (Cadoxton), and J. Barstow, with C. R. Walker (engineer), J. A- Hughes (clerk), and J. C. Pardoe (surveyor). ENGINEER'S REPORT ON THE HARBOUR SEWERAGE SCHEME. Mr Walker, the Board's engineer, read an exhaus- tive report on the Barry Harbour Sewerage scheme, and said he had received copies of the letters addressed by the Barry Company to the Board of Trade also letters from the Board of Trade to the Local Board, together with instructions from the Board to consult Mr R. Forrest, J.P., and Mr Wolfe-Barry on the matter. He had also subsequently seen both the gentlemen named, and had given the letters referred to his careful consideration, but he would not hand io a report at that stage of the proceedings, for he de- sired that his report should not be published.—The representatives of the Press present were then asked not to take note of the proceedings, and the engineer's report was continued, the discussion thereon being of an animated character, and lasted upwards of three quarters of an hour.—The Chairman suggested that a communication be sent to the Barry Company asking them to appoint a deputation to meet a depu- tation of the Board to consult on the matter, or tO" appoint a representative to meet their engineer.—-A further private conversation having taken place, Dr O'Donnell concurred with the suggestion of the Chair- man, and the clerk was instructed to write to the Barry Company acknowledging their letter, and' stating that they always understood that their en- gineer (Mr Walker) had consulted Mr Wolfe-Barry on the subject before the preparation of the plans, and should be glad if the Company would appoint their engineer to discuss the points with Mr Walker; also to point out to the Barry Company that the matter was an urgent one, trusting they would give. the same prompt attention. SURVEYOR'S REPORT. The Surveyor submitted a lengthy report on the pro' posed flushing of sewers, and said complaints had been made as to the very offensive smell which emana- ted from them. He thought this fact was due to the inefficient way in which the sewers were flushed, and said it was absolutely necessary that sufficient water be poured into sewers in order that they should work- satisfactorily. He also was under the impression that most of the closets were not provided with proper means of flushing, consequently the Board should in- sist upon the bye-laws being enforced. He would recommend that all closets be provided with an auto- matic flushing system at the expense of the Board. Mr Pardoe went on to describe the working of tbe apparatus and said that the tank carts now in use by the Board worked satisfactorily.—Mr Walker haV- ing expressed satisfaction with the automatic system Mr Meggitt moved that the surveyor be instructed to" prepare an estimate of cost and where they were required by the next meeting.—Mr Pardoe said he had written for a price list, but the same bad not yet arrived.—Mr Barstow seconded the motion.- Mr W. Thomas asked if the matter could not be left in abeyance until the water works came into the hands- of the Board. (Laughter.) Meanwhile they could U-ge the water carts as at present.—The motion was theO put to the meeting and carried, several incidental suggestions by the Chairman being also ordered to be carried out by the surveyor.-The Surveyor, continu- ing his report, stated that Mr J. Price, confectioned Holton-road, Barry Dock, had taken the water key from the man employed by the Board, and would nab- deliver the same up. He had subsequently seen Mr Price, who handed the key over to him, and said that the Board's man, when opening the stand pipe near his (Mr Price's) house, had left the water run into his, cellar. He (the surveyor) had taken up the pavement by the cellar, and found a leak in the water pipe- Now, however, it had been stopped, and ks told Mr Price if he had any complaint to make in future tO send it to the Board and not interfere with the niep when working.-The clerk was directed to commull" cate with Mr Price to the same effect.—The Surveyor further reported that notices had expired for the declaration of Porthkerry-road, Romilly-road, and Princess-street, East Barry, as public highway?, subj ject to pavements being made.—Tbe Chairman moved that the surveyor be instructed to make a distinguish, ing mark oil the Board's plan showing the streets and roads which had been declared public highways This was agreed to.—The Surveyor also stated tha5 much damage had been done to pavements in the dis' trict by the erection of lamp-posts, &c., and asked the Board if he could repair the same.—Agreed to.—Tha Surveyor also said he had received letters from the County Council regarding the plans for the dividing of the distirict into wards, and pointing out what was required.—It was agreed that the surveyot do the work suggested.—With reference to the wideO' ing and improvement of Robbins'-lane, CadoxtoO* the Chairman and Mr Barstow stated that they could not get the consent of the owner of the property to proceed with the WOI k. The Surveyor said he bad written, in accordance with the request of the coil" mittee, to tenants of houses with reference to tbe removal of sheds erected at the back of houses witb^ out the consent of the committee, but the request had not been complied with.—After a discussion it was resolved that no sheds, etc., be erected in futur? before plans had been passed by the committee, the surveyor was ordertd to serve notices for the removal of the sheds at present in existence in coll: travention of the Board's bye-laws.—The constru1- tion of street crossings was progressing very satisfaL torily, and the Surveyor asked for a further loan J carry out the work to a finish.—It was decided apply for a further loan, but in case of refusal th*1 the same be paid out of the current rates.—The stea'^ road roller was in a bad state of repair, although only a short time ago it was mended by Mess? Laurie and John, Barry Dock, at a cost of £ 25, th surveyor expressing an opinion that the boiler waJ) too thin.-It was agreed that the makers be writt^ to on the matter, and requesting that one of the firJ11 4 men come dgwn and examine the roller. e A number of bills, submitted by the surveyor, wet referred to tti, finance committee. A letter was read from Mr G. Rutter request)11^ the payment of £ 100 on account of the sewerage cO11 tract now being carried out in Court-road, Cadoxt0^' -rc, 13 and £ -100 on the account of private improvements 1,1' progress in Thompson-street, Gueret-street,and Do0^ View-road, Barry Dock.—These matters were ais referred to the finance committee. The following plans were submitted for approval Shop and two houses in Barry Dock for Mr N° £ Thomas two houses in Cadoxton for Mrs S. Broc^ stable in Merthyr-street, Barry Dock, for Mr Geqr* Adams additions and alterations to Radnor V'l' J Cadoxton, for Mr J. R. Llewellyn hotel on Island, for the Marine Hotel Company coach-h°11 f and stable, in Station-street, Barry Dock, for Mr T. Dando.—The plans were all passed. tt. A letter was read from Superintendent Rees re:fe ing to the large number of animals that were stray' & on the roads at night, and requesting the corn to repair the public pound for the safe custody 0 same. The Chairman moved, and seconded, that the clerk be instructed to write steward of the manor calling attention to the condi of the pound, and requesting that new locks be Y on the doors.—Agreed to. J. A communication was received from ^jeii' Rees, secretary of the Trades' Council, calling tion to a breach of the resolution which had passed by the Board with reference to the sub1-P-fda of a contract, the alleged offender being Mr Ric rry who sublet to Mr Beddoe, both contractors at Dock.—Mr Thomas remarked that a resolution^ passed by the Board to the effect that no sub- g0jved be allowed and after a discussion it was re_^ that Mr Meggitt and Dr O'Donnell be jOtb deputation to meet the Trades' Council on J to hear their grievances, and if the same be P that the committee at once look into the eef Mr Barstow gave notice to move at the ne* iug that the surveyor prepare a yearly report witb^ roads, crossings, channellings, etc., together w cost of the same. This was all the business.