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TRAPNELL AND GANE, 35 and 38, Qut-en Street, CARDIFF. The Oldest, Largest, Cheapest, and Most Reliable House Furnishers in Wales. SPECIAL SHOWROOMS, NOW COMPLETED, Are well stocked with every requisite, and, notwithstanding the recent enormous advance in raw materials, T. & G., through having placed large forward contracts, are able to offer goods in every department AT OLD PRICES, which cannot be beaten, therefore, those requiring either to furnish a house, or to purchase a single article, should not do so before seeing our immense stock for themselves. DINING ROOM SUITES, £4 10s to £25. DRAWING ROOM SUITES, £5 10s to £ 32. BEDROOM SUITES, from £6 5s to 9,55, in all sizes and all woods. ENDLESS VARIETY OF CHAIRS, TABLES, COUCHES, GLASSES. BEDSTEADS AND BEDDING OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. A Splendid Full-sized BEDSTEAD, with Brass Rail complete, for 21S. FENDERS AND FIRE-IRONS AT ALL PRICES. Warehouse and Showroomsfor CARPETS, LINOLEUMS, RUGS, &c., 38, QUEEN STREET, CARDIFF, AND AT BRISTOL AND NEWPORT. TRAPNELL AND GANE. CLOTHING, CHEAPEST AND BEST, MADE TO MEASURE OR READY FOR IMMEDIATE WEAR. BEST VARIETY IN THE DISTRICT IN t Men's, Youths', and Boys' Suits, Trousers, Hats, Caps, Hosiery, Ties, Umbrellas, Gloves, Football Clothing, &c., &c. BESPOKE TAILORING Is now Replete with a Choice Selection of the <011^ NEWEST CLOTHS in West of England, SmST SCOTCH AND IRISH TWEEDS, VICUNAS, CURLS, BLACK WORSTEDS, OVERCOATINIGS, &0., &0. r4 SUITS TO MEASTTRE, 25s., 30s., 35s., to 60s. TROUSERS, H| J 7s. 6d., 10s. 6d., 128., 6d., to 21s. BHlH BEST FIT AND GUARANTEED. LLOYD & Company, The Cadoxton and Barry Dock Clothiers, 72, HOLTON ROAD, BARRY DOCK. 25, MAIN STREET, CADOXTON. THE FINEST AND BEST SELECTION OF WEDDING, KEEPER, AND ENGAGEMENT RINGS, ALSO JEWELLERY, CLOCKS, & PLATE, Of all Kinds at H. B. CROUCH'S, 16, St. MARY-STREET, CARDIFF V See Window Before Purchasing Elsewhe^ Important Notice. GRAND DISPLAY OF WEDDING PRESENTS, AND TESTIMONIAL PLATE, In Silver and Electro Plate, I Cutlery, &c., BOTH IN AND OUT OF CASES. BRONZES & CLOCKS, THE LARGEST AND BEST SELECTION IN SOUTH WALES. OAK MOUNTED GOODS, SMOKERS' COMPANIONS, INKSTANDS, &c. A VERY LARGE VARIETY. LADIES' TRAVELLING AND DRESSING BAGS, From 20s to L20. CROSS BROS., ST. MARY-STREET, CARDIFF. PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT. THE ANNUAL CONCERT Connected with Bethesda Independent Church, BARRY, will be held on WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29th, and on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2nd, when the CHOIR, under the Leadership of MR. D. FARR, will give Two Performances of the Sacred Cantata, "DANIEL." SPECIAL ARTISTES ENGAGED. On behalf of the Committee, EDWARD HOWELLS, Secretary. gates bg faction. BARRY, NEAR CARDIFF. IMPORTANT SALE OF A DESIRABLE LEASEHOLD VILLA RESIDENCE, Situate in a most charming position at Barry, overlooking Coldknap Park and the Bristol Channel. MESSRS STEPHENSON and ALEXANDER are instructed to SELL by AUCTION, at the Angel Hotel, Cardiff, on TUESDAY, the 24th October next, at Three o'clock in the After- noon, the compact and conveniently arranged VILLA RESIDENCE, Known as "HILLSIDE," Now in the occupation of Mr John Lowdon, manager of the Barry Graving Dock, and con- taining dining, drawing, and breakfast rooms, kitchen, and outer offices on the ground floor, and nine bedrooms, bath-room, and w.c. on the first and second floors. There is a good piece of land at the rear avail- able for a kitchen garden, and the house stands. on a nicely-elevated position in the most pictur- esque part of the Barry district, and has a front- age to the road leading from Barry to Porthkerry Park, and is nearly opposite the Barry Lawn Tennis Ground. The property is held for a term of 99 years from September, 1886, subject to a ground rent of P,10 per annum, the whole area being about one-third of an acre. The private improvements have all been com- pleted, and gas and water laid on. Further particulars may be obtained upon application to the Auctioneers, 5, High-street, Cardiff; or to Messrs GEO. DAVID and EVANS, Solicitors, St. John's-square, Cardiff. PENMARK FARM, PENMARK, GLA- MORGANSHIRE. MESSRS STEPHENSON AND ALEXANDER are instructed to SELL BY AUCTION, without reserve, at this Farm, on THURSDAY, the 26th October next, the whole of the STOCK, AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS, AND HARVESTED AND OTHER CROPS, Comprising breeding ewes and lambs, some good milking cows and fat cattle, about 30 horses of various kinds, including several valuable 2, 3, and 4 year olds by Cardigan Comet, Lord Bang, Lons- dale, and other well-known sires about 100 tons of meadow and clover hay, several ricks of wheat, oats and straw, and 12 acres of sweeds and tur- nijis together with the agricultural implements, etc. Three months' credit will be given on approved security. Luncheon at 12 Sale at 12.30. Denmark Farm is situate about three miles from the Barry Station on the Barry Railway, two miles from Aberthaw Station on the Cowbridge and Abtrthaw Railway, and about six miles from the town of Cowbridge by road. J Detailed Catalogues may be obtained upon appli- cation to the Auctioneers, 5, High-street, Cardiff. The Imperial Sale Rooms, ST. MARY-STREET, CARDIFF (Next Door to Barry's Restaurant). THESE LARGE SALE ROOMS, the most centerally situated in Cardiff, are NOW OPEN, and a SALE BY AUCTION OF HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, &c., Including Drawing and Dining-room Suites, Pianos, Bookcases, Chiffioniers, Brass and Iron Bedsteads, Wringing Machines, Kitchen Re- quisites, etc., will take place, as under, MONDAY and THURSDAY at Two o'clock, FRIDAY Evening at Seven o'clock, and SATURDAY at Three and Seven o'clock. E. F. KENNARD, Auctioneer. BARRY U.D. SCHOOL BOARD. FREE EVENING SCHOOLS WILL BE OPENED TO PUPILS OF BOTH SEXES (without any limitation as to age), at HOLTON-ROAD SCHOOLS, OS MONDAYS, TUESDAYS, & THURSDAYS, from 7 to 9.30 p.m., COMMENCING MONDAY, OCT. 16, 1893, THE FOLLOWING SUBJECTS WILL BE TAUGHT Reading, Writing, Composition, Arithmetic, English, Geography, History, Euclid, Algebra, Mensuration, Elementary Physiology, Book- keeping, Shorthand, Domestic Economy, Needle- work, and Vocal Music. Pupils may take up any one or more of the above subjects. Those taking up subjects taught in the Day Schools will have the use of the ordinary Class Books, Slates, &c., Free, but will be required to provide any special books they might need. WELSH: WELSH will also be taught as a Special Subject, and Pupils may join this Class only, if they so desire. All Pupils who desire to join these Schools are requested to attend at Holton-road School, on SATURDAY AFTERNOON NEXT (October 14th), between 2 and 4 o'clock, when the Head Teacher will attend to Register their Names. The Board hopes, with the assistance of the Recreative Evening Schools' Association, to make these Schools more attractive than the Ordinary Elementary Night Schools. W. H. LEWIS, School Board Offices, Clerk of the Board. Barry Dock, October 7th, 1893. Geo. A. SECCOMBE & Co., THE POPULAR CARDIFF DRAPERS, 45, QUEEN STREET, ARE NOW OFFERING FOR SALE LOT I.-A Special Purchase, COLOURED DRESS GOODS. LOT 2—A Manufacturer's Surplus Stock, BLACK DRESS GOODS. LOT 3.-250 Unmade Skirts, Striped Aberdeen Cloth. LOT 4.—A Stock of AUTUMN JACKETS and CAPES, at Reductions varying from ONE-THIRD to ONE-HALF below usual Retail Prices. LOT 1.—COLORED DRESS GOODS.-All arranged in Dress Pieces, varying from 6 to 7g yards, double width. Over One Hundred Dress Pieces of good Plain Cloth Suiting, in Navy, Brown, Ruby, Myrtle, and Black, at 4s the Full Dress. Over Five Hundred Dress Pieces of choice Cheviot Tweeds, Plaid Suiting Cloths, Scotch Check Tweeds, and Light Coloured Tweeds. This lot is in all the best colors, and comprises goods usually sold at, 8s to 12s the Dress they will be sold at 5s the Full Dress Piece. Over Two Hundred Dress Pieces, Flaked Striped Tweeds, Silk Flaked Tweeds, and Plaid Dress Cloths, in all best Autumn Shades, former prices 14s to 20s the dress, now 7s the Full Dress. Over Three Hundred Dresses, excellent Scotch Tweeds, Check Suitings, Wool Diagonals, and Silk Nop Tweeds in best Autumn Shades. This lot includes Goods formerly sold 20s to 25s Dress, now 10s the Dress Piece. G.A.S. & Co. beg to state that the above are principally last winter's patterns, but the styles and qualities are equal to anything produced this year, while the Prices are less than Half. We beg to call special attention also to our Special Navy Serges, Navy Cheriots, and Navy Diagonals, all pure wool Fast Dye and Double Width, at Is Oid, Is 6d, Is lld, and 2s 6d per yard. LOT 2.—BLACK DRESS GOODS.—A Manufac- turer's Surplus Stock in Dress Pieces, 6 to 7 yards Double Width. 200 Dress Pieces good sound black Cashmere- 7 yards Double Width, 3s lid the Dress Piece. 500 Dresses, Double Warp, fine Black Cashmere —made specially heavy for autumn wear-7 yards Double Width, 6s lid Full Dress Piece. 84 Dresses, Black Figured and Floral, Satin Cloth-7 yards Double Width, 6s lid Full Dress. 62 Dresses, Black Fine French Merino-7 yards Double Width, 8s Full Dress. In this lot-a Manufacturer's Stock-there are Hundreds of Dress Pieces of Black Fancy, Black Merino, Black Serges, Black Cheviots, Diagonals, &c., &c., which we have not space to enumerate, 2s lid to 21s Dress, all much under value. LOT 3.—ABERDEEN CLOTH SKIRTINCS.-WE offer this lot of Unmade Striped Cloth Skirts at about one half their value prices, Is 6d, Is lld, 2s llgd, Full Skirt Lengths. LOT 4.—AUTUMN CLOTH JACKETS AND CAPES. —One Hundred Black Cloth Jackets, with Astrachan Collar, faced Astrachan and Butterfly Capes, prettily braided, quite the latest thing, also a lot of New Shapes in Black Cloth Capes, splendid designs, braided. This lot valued at 12s lid each, all at 7s lid. Over Sixty Black Cloth Jackets, Tailor-made, in various choice designs, also a lot of pretty Black Cloth Capes, all nicely braided, valued at 16s lid each, all at 10s 6d. A Large Lot of Tailor-made Black Cloth Jackets with smart Full Cape, handsomely braided, really choice goods, worth 24s lid, at 14s lid each. Sixty Jackets in Black and Brown Cloths, Tailor-made, and handsomely trimmed Neutria Beaver Fur, valued at 29s 6d, all at 18s lid. G. A. S. & Co. wish it to be distinctly under- stood that the whole of the Jackets and Capes advertised here have been made for this season's trade, and are, therefore, the best shapes, styles, and qualities obtainable The whole of the Lots mentioned in this Circular being extra Stock, and therefore, inter- fering with our season's trade, must be cleared out within a few days. ALL PURCHASES MUST BE PAID FOR ON OR BEFORE DELIVERY. OUR TERMS ARE STRICTLY CASH. The Favour of a Visit will be Esteemed. GEO. A. SECCOMBE AND CO., THE POPULAR CARDIFF DRAPERS, 45, QUEEN STREET. EVANS AND PHILLIPS, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL HAY, STRAW AND CORN MERCHANTS, BARRY DOCK TOWN NEAR CARDIFF. Dog Biscuits, Bird Sand, Millett, Maw, Canary Hemp, Mixed Bird Seed, Pigeon Vetches. Buck Wheat, Dari, Grey Peas, Tic Beans, Peas Round and Flat Maize, Poultry Wheat. The Pendlestone Mills, Co., 4, DUKE STREET, CARDIFF. LAST FEW DAYS OF SALE. ALL GOODS GREATLY REDUCED. South Wales Art Society, Cardiff. PRESIDENT LORD WINDSOR. SIXTH ANNUAL EXHIBITION OF PICTURES, PUBLIC HALL, QUEEN-STREET. Now Open from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. until the end of October, 1893. Admission-One Shilling. ALL lovers of Art should visit this Exhibition, the like of which has never been seen in Cardiff. This is the only opportunity Cardiff people will have of viewing the celebrated Pictures by the late Professor Carl Miiller, which the Marquess of Bute has so kindly lent to the Society. Barry's Hotel and Restaurant, ST. MARY-STREET, CARDIFF. TABLE D'HOTE DINNER Served Daily in Coffee-room from 12 to 4. Soup, Fish, Entrees, Joint, Poultry, Sweets, Cheese, 2s. In Commercial Room, Is 9d Dessert, 6d extra. Makes Boots and Harness T\ ~t waterproof as a duck's back, -8 J t\ I i Pand soft as velvet. Adds three times to the wear and allows polishing. 17 GOLD MEDAL Exhibition Highest Awards. Tins 2d, 6d, 1/, and 2/6, of T\1 TT>T>T1\TBootmakers, Ironmon- JLf U JtjJLJ JL jL.1 gers, Saddlers, &c. OWEN'S DRUG STORE, Vere-street, Cadoxton Barry. DRUGS, CHEMICALS, PATENT MEDICINES AT WHOLESALE PRICES. Borax 6d per lb. Bicarbonate Soda 3d per lb. Carbolic Acid 2s 3d per gallon.
IEXCEPTIONAL SUCCESS AT HOLTON-ROAD…
EXCEPTIONAL SUCCESS AT HOLTON- ROAD BOARD SCHOOL THE BOYS SECURE A "DOUBLE FIRST." THE boys' department of Holton-road Board School, Barry Dock, has greatly distinguished itself during the past week. The annual Government examination was to have been held thereat on Friday last, but Mr C. T. Whitmell, M.A., the chief inspector of schools, having conducted a brief preliminary examination of the children he decided to exempt the department from examination, expressing pleasure at the highly satisfactory state of efficiency which had been reached thereat during the year, and said that the department would be entitled to the highest available grant in the various subjects. On the same day intelligence was received from the Education Department announcing the fact that the boys' department at Holton-road School had gained a first class in the late drawing examination in connection with the South Kensington Science and Art Depart- ment, a position which is very rarely secured by an elementary school in any part of the country. We heartily congratulate the mem- bers of the School Board, and the head master (Mr T. Higman), therefore, upon the excep- tional success which has attended the boys this year, a word of praise being likewise due to the teaching staff generally upon the attain- ment of so flattering and unique a position within two years from the opening of the school.
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The ratepayers of Dinas Powis are wise in their A VOLUNTARY genaration, for they fully EDUCATION RATE appreciate the general ad- AT vantages which accrue to DINAS POWIS. them from the existence in their midst of a volun- tary school more efficient in its character than could possibly be pro- duced under a School Board system, at a nominal cost to the ratepayers, which is the case in connection with the National School of the village. As we have before stated the Dinas Powis National School affords educa- tional advantages to the children of the parish which are not enjoyed by many day schools in towns of very large population. For some time past, however, the school building has been found to be utterly in- adequate for its purposes, and the managers at last decided to make an appeal to the rate- payers generally to help them in the matter of supplying the want which was thus felt. A general meeting of ratepayers was accord- ingly held at the National Schoolroom on Tuesday evening last, and after exhaustively discussing the question pro and con, a resolu- tion was arrived at unanimously to contribute a voluntary rate of 3d in the £ in order to meet a portion of the cost of providing a new wing for the school. The school managers are fully satisfied with the decision of the meeting, and have determined to take early steps to provide the new building, which, when completed, will be used as an infants' department. In harmony with the spirit of the times, the school managers have also granted a concession which will go a long way towards satisfying the Nonconformists of the parish in the matter of the existence of a denominational school in their midst, for they have decided that in future the management committee shall be composed of six members elected by the present com- mittee, and six elected by the ratepayers. This, too, is a step in the right direction, and we congratulate the committeee upon recog- 0 nising so progressive a view of their responsibilities towards the general body of inhabitants in the parish. Nearly four hun- dred pupils, of both THE EVENING CLASSES sexes and all ages- AT HOLTON-ROAD ranging from five up SCHOOL. to fifty — presented themselves for in- struction at the even- ing classes at Holton-road School on Monday last, the influx being so great as to completely surprise even the most sanguine anticipations of the promoters, and it was felt that, in face of the extraordinary attendance, arrangements should be made to hold classes at the Barry and Cadoxton Schools as well, in order to lessen the excessive strain which would other- wise be felt at the central school. The classes will be under the headship of Mr E. T. Williams, chief assistant master at Holton- road boys' school, who will be assisted by a strong staff of the school teachers. The largest classes, so far, are those for Welsh and shorthand, upwards of 100 presenting themselves for each class on the opening night. The Welsh class will be conducted by the Rev W. Williams, minister of Zion Welsh Calvinistic Methodist Chapel, Cadox- ton; music by Mr T. Rhedynog Price, G.T.S.S., Cardiff; and the shorthand class (Pitman's phonography) by Mr J. R. Llewellyn, editor of the Barry Dock News. The various classes, which comprise Welsh, shorthand, reading, writing, composition, arithmetic, English, geography, history, euclid, algebra, mensura- tion, elementary physiology, book-keeping, domestic economy, needlework, and vocal music, are now in active existence, and satis- fory results are expected to accrue therefrom. A movement, the establishment PROPOSED ESTABLISHMENT of which we have OF A for some time NURSING A SSOCIATION strenuously advo- AND COTTAG E HOSPITAL cated, is now SATURDAY FOR BARRY. likely to become a n institution in our midst. That is, the setting apart of a certain Satur- day every year by the affiliated trade societies of the Barry district for the solicitation of subscriptions in aid of the funds of the Nursing Association and the Cottage Hospital movement. The matter has now been taken up in connection with the Trades' Council, Mr W. Copp having given notice on Friday evening last to move at the next meeting of that body a resolution to this effect. We understand that Mr Copp has a thoroughly practical scheme in view, and we trust it will not only be received with favour by the Council, but by the general public of the district as well, for while we feel that it is the duty of the nation as such to provide the lifeboat system with funds whereby to carry on its benevolent and self-sacrificing work, we still feel that the Nursing Association and Cottage Hospital are institutions which appeal strongly and earnestly to the generosity of every individual in whatever districts they may exist. The success of the late Nursing Association Sunday at Barry is still fresh in our memory, and we hope that demonstration was only a foreshadow of the accomplishment of still greater things in future years.
CADOXTON-BARRY.
CADOXTON-BARRY. For all kinds of Stationery and Fancy Note Papers go to L. NEWMAN'S, Bookseller and Stationer, 104, Holton-road, Barry Dock. THE BRITISH AND FOREIGN BIBLE SOCIETY.—A meeting of the committee of the Cadoxton and Barry Dock Auxiliary of the above society will be held on Sunday afternoon next, at four o'clock prompt, at Zion Welsh Calvinistic Methodist Chapel, Pontypridd-street, Cadoxton, when two representatives of each place of worship in the district are earnestly requested to attend. CONCERT AT BETHEL CHAPEL.-An attractive concert was held on Wednesday evening last at Bethel English Calvinistic Methodist Chapel, Court-road, Cadoxton, when Mr Lewis Edwards, of Cardiff (in the unavoidable absence of Mr J. R. Llewellyn) occupied the chair. The singers (who did full justice to their parts) were the Misses David and Miss Edwards, Cardiff; Mr E. Jones, Trehill; and Mr W. C. Howe, Cadoxton; and Mr W. Yorwerth, Cowbridge, was an able elocutionist. "JERUSALEM AND ITS SURROUNDINGS."—Mr Custandee Dorsie, a native of Jerusalem, de- livered an istructive lecture on Jerusalem and i!? surroundings" at Sion Welsh Calvinistic Methodist Chapel, Cadoxton, on Wednesday eve- ning last, when Mr B. G. Davies, solicitor, pre- sided over an appreciative audience. Miss Davies and Mr W. Davies, Main-street; Miss Evans, Vere-street; and Mr Roberts, Barry Dock, were attired in eastern costumes on the occasion and Mr Dorsie sang a solo in Arabic. Votes of thanks were passed at the close. 11TH COMPANY 2ND GLAMORGAN VOLUNTEER ARTILLERY. -Company orders for the week :— Monday, repository exercise Tuesday, gun drill Wednesday, repository exercise Thursday, 40- pounder standing gun drill competition at Cardiff. Time of leaving Cadoxton will be notified here- after Friday, repository exercise. Hours of drills, 7.30 to 8.20 p.m. All carbines and swords are to be returned to store at once. By order, (signed), J. JUST HANDCOCK, captain, command- ing 11th Company, 2nd G.V.A., Barry Dock. WESLEYAN MUTUAL IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY. -The weekly meeting of the above society was held on Wednesday last, Mr J. H. Jose in the chair. A duet was given by Mrs Tassell and Miss Wensley, No night there," after which an admirable paper was given by Mr R. P. Kernick, Belle Vue-terrace, on "Trades Unionism, its use and abuse." The paper contained debatable matter, .out of which arose a spirited discussion. The members wh took part were the Chairman, Messrs J. E. Wensley, J. Jones, T. S. Thomas, B. Lewis, jun., W. Copp, T. J. Tucker, and N. Hughes. Next week the evening will be devoted to Sharp Practice. Chairman, Mr J. E. Wensley. ENTERTAINMENT AT MOUNT PLEASANT. A variety entertainment was held on Wednesday evening last at Mount Pleasant English Baptist Chapel, Cadoxton, when Mr J. J. Moon, Barry, presided over a numerous audience, and a good programme was gone through with credit, as fol- lows :—Hymn 603 (Sacred songs and solos); pianoforte solo, Miss M. Holloway tenor solo, "Baner ein Gwlad," Mr T. Walters; quartette, Mr J. Holloway and Party recitation, Master G. Barnett; soprano solo, Mrs Twigden trio (Welsh), Mr T. Walters and Party; 11 duett, Mrs Pitt and Mrs Brownjohn tenor solo, "The Miss- ing Boat," Mr Walter Morgan; recitation, Willie's dying prayer," Miss Card; contralto solo, Miss L. Blake; quartette, Praise ye the Lord," Mr Davies and Party soprano solo, Mrs Twigden; recitation, Miss Dunn; quartette, "Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace," Mr J. Davies and Party tenor solo, The rose will cease to blow," Mr W. Morgan; hymn 418 (Sacred songs and solos). During the proceedings the chairman delivered an appropriate address. Miss M. Holloway was the pianist, and Mr J. Holloway, junr., the organist.
BARRY DOCK.
BARRY DOCK. For Fashionable Haircutting go to L. NEWMAN'S Hairdressing Rooms, 104, Holton-road, Barry Dock. MR WILLOWS, Surgeon Dentist, of 14, Queen- street, Cardiff, attends every Tuesday at Mr J. E. Jones', Chemist, Holton-road, Barry Dock. ODDFELLOWS' DINNER.—A report of the anni- versary proceedings of the David Davies and "Barry Dock" Lodges, G.U.O.O.F., will appear in our next issue. MINISTERIAL CALL.—The Rev T. Pandy John, of Pembroke Dock, has accepted a unanimous call from the members of the English Baptist Church, Holton-road, Barry Dock, to become their pastor. The church is a new but promising one. THE NEW WELSH INDEPENDENT CHAPEL.— Messrs E. and J. Jones, builders, having declined to accept the contract for the erection of the new Welsh Congregational Chapel, Holton-road, Barry Dock, owing to an error in their estimate, the tender of Messrs E. R. Evans and Company, builders, Cardiff, at £1,950, has been accepted. The architects are Messrs Seward and Thomas, Cardiff. HARVEST FESTIVAL AT THE BIBLE CHRISTIAN CHAPEL.—Harvest thanksgiving services were held at the Bible Christian Chapel, Court-road, on Sunday last, when the Rev J. Honey, pastor, preached eloquent and impressive sermons both morning and evening to large congregations. The sacred edifice was tastefully decorated with festoons, and contained a large quantity of fruit, vegetables, etc., tastefully arranged by the lady members. On Monday evening a social evening was held at the schoolroom of the chapel, and was well-attended. The chair was occupied by the respected pastor, who delivered an appropriate address, and also Messrs C. Boyett, S. Lavsi, and
THE LIFEBOAT DEMONSTRATION…
THE LIFEBOAT DEMONSTRATION AT BARRY TO-MORROW. THIS is the final opportunity which we shall have of drawing the attention of our numerous readers in the Barry district and elsewhere to the grand demonstration which will take place to-morrow (Saturday) after- noon at Barry for the benefit of the funds of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution, a voluntary movement which has done more than any other in the direction of life- saving amongst that important class of the British population—the seafaring community. The Lifeboat Saturday," although a dis- tinctly new movement, is one which has been taken up with remarkable enthusiasm through out the country, and the good example which was set by Cardiff on Saturday last-not- withstanding the fact that the atmospheric conditions were adverse in the extreme-will, in all likelihood, be emulated, if not even sur passed, at Barry to-morrow. It may be said of Barry that it is a port whtch does not yet possess the advantanges of a local lifeboat, and that even if such an advantage did exist the coast and channel from Barry downwards are so safe for navigation purposes that the services of a lifeboat would seldom be required. At the same time it must be borne in mind that Barry depends almost solely upon the trade of its docks, and a serious moral obligation consequently devolves upon the public of the district to lend all the aid they can to support the funds of the Lifeboat Institution, which has no less than 304 lifeboats to maintain at an annual cost of 280,000. The number of men engaged in connection with the lifeboats is 17,000, but we are sorry to find that last year the income of the Institution amounted to only 258,654, so that there was a deficit of £ 21,346. This is a serious state of things to contemplate, and it will be the duty of Barry to-morrow to do what it can- little though it may be in a comparative sense- towards assisting the institution in defraying so grave an adverse balance. There were during 1892 no less than 4,000 wrecks in British waters, the number of lives lost in connection therewith being about 1,000, whereas 1,056 lives are returned as having been saved from the disasters of watery graves. The demonstration movement has been taken up with great spirit in the Barry district, and, thanks to the splendid efforts put forth by Messrs T. G. Duncan and E. W. Waite, the unrelenting hon. secretaries, aided by an active working committee, the arrange- ments so far are well nigh perfect. We are very sorry, however, to learn that a slight) hitch has arisen amongst certain of the friendly societies, but we hope this little ripple of feeling will be mutually quelled, and that the trade and friendly societies, with the general public, of the district will combine with the promoters in the endeavour to make the Lifeboat Saturday Demonstration at Barry a triumphant success. The procession will be formed in the field opposite the Gas and Water Company's Offices, in Holton-road, I starting therefrom at half-past two, and after parading the whole of the district the demon- stration will proceed at half-past four to Whitmore Bay, where the lifeboat, Joseph Denman," will be launched after signal to be given by Mrs Murrell, wife of Captain Hamilton Murrell, the gallant hero of the Danmark. Along the route of the procession the monetary contributions of the public will be received by means of collecting boxes. A Committee of Ladies has also been appointed to make a house to house collection through- out the district, and we understand that this will be completed by Saturday. The proces- sion will be attended by nearly a dozen brass, string, and fife bands, and previous to the launch of the lifeboat at Whitmore Bay, the Barry Male Voice Party, under the conductor-, ship of Mr D. Farr, will sing the Sailors' Chorus, and as soon as the lifeboat has' reached its native element the bands will strike up unitedly "God save the Queen." All who are willing to help in any way, es- pecially in taking collection boxes, are re- quested to meet the committee at Harry's Restaurant, Barry Dock, on Friday evening, between seven and nine o'clock. The Demon- stration Committee will meet on Thursday evening at eight o'clock. The Barry Railway Company have decided to issue cheap tickets from Cardiff on Saturday afternoon to those taking part in the demonstration and an earnest hope is expressed that the employers of labour in the district will allow their men to leave work at noon on Saturday in order to give them plenty of time to take part in the procession. On Saturday evening a grand concert and tableaux will be given at the Barry Market Hall, under the presidency of the Rev Canon Allen, and a splendid array of artistes has been secured. Once more, we earnestly appeal to the public generally of the Barry district-" high and low, rich and poor "—to contribute their part towards mak- ing the Lifeboat Demonstration a success worthy of the noble object which the Institu- tion has in view.