Barry Dock News

VALE OF GLAMORGAN DIRECTORY. For the convenience of the tradesmen of Barry, Barry Dock, and Cadoxton, we this week publish a ist of the names and postal addresses of farmers and others who live within teasy distance of Barry Dock. W. W. Adams, Porthkerry Park Joseph Williams, wheelwright, Cwmycidu Richard Lougher, farmer, Cwmycidu John Cory, J.P., Porthkerry House Rev. E. E. AHen^ M.A., The Rectory, Porthkerry David J ones, farmer, Porthkerry J. H. John, Porthkerry Amos Sheldrake, farmer, PorthKerry Miss Savours, Rhoose William Jenkins, farmer, Rboose D. W. Savours, farmer, Fontigary John M. Savours, farmer, Rhoose Lewis Liscombe, Blue Anchor Inn, Aberthaw James Lougher, farmer, Aberthaw John Sioper, farmer, Aberthaw William Thomas, farmer, Aberthaw O. H. Jones, J.P., Fonmon Castle, via Cowbridge Thomas Harbottle, farmer, Fonmon William James, farmer and builder, Fonmon John Alexander, grocer and postmaster, Penmark Edward Aubrey, Six Bells Inn, Penmark Mrs Mary Bowen, farmer, Penmark Thomas Hopkins, Red Cow Inn, Penmark John James, Blackton farm, Penmark Edward Jenkins, farmer, Penmark John Henry Emery, Rose and Crown Inn, Penmark John Da vies, Curnix Farm, Penmark Mrs Jones, Tredogan Farm, Penmark Elizabeth Harry, Carpenters' Arms, Whitehall, Penmark William Mazey, Welford Farm, near Penmark Griffith Williams, Little Sutton, Moulton Hopkin Smith, Seddwn Fawr, Moulton Thomas David, farmer, Moulten, via Cowbridge John Lougher, The Court, Moulton, via Cowbridge David Edwards, Broadclose Farm, Moulton William Hopkins, New House Farm, Moulton Jofrn John, Y Ywrd, Llancarfan, via Cowbridge William Griffiths, The Cottage, Llancarfan Thomas Jones, carrier, Llancarfan John James, Gold Oak Farm Llancarfan William Lougher, farmer, Llanfeithryn House, Llancarfan R. Liscombe, miller, Llancarfan Robert Lougher, farmer, Carnllwyd, Llancarran Mrs Price, Fox and Hounds Inn, Llancarfan Jenkin Bowen, farmer, Pancross, Llancarfan Rev A. T. Hughes, The Vicarage, Llancarfan Edward Thomas, farmer, Llancadle, via Cowbridge Illtyd Williams, Castleton Farm, St Athan Thomas J. Dunn, West Orchard Farm, St Athan David Evans, Rock Farm, St Athan David Hopkin, blacksmith, St Athan David Lougher, Broadway Farm, St Athan Mrs Mary Morgan, West Farm, St Athan Mrs Smallridge, Horse Shoe Inn, St Athan Mrs Thomas, Four Bells Inn, St-Athan Thomas Thomas, wheelwright, St Athan W. S. Powell, J.P., Manor House, Gilestone J. E. Seupoer, farmer, Gilestone Edward I earle, mick owner, The Limpet, Gile- stone Gilead Spencer, The Cottage, Gilestone Mrs Smith, Ocean House Hotel, The Leys Captain John Thomas, shiphowner, Channel View, The Leys Edward Jones, Ship Inn, The Leys William Edwards, farmer, West Aberthaw Joseph Brown, dairyman, Colcot William Williams, farmer, Colcot David Howells, Colcot Arms, Colcot Mrs Griffiths, Highlight Farm, near Colcot Morgan & Son, millers, Lidmoor Mill, St Lythan's Richard John, Lidmoor Farm, St Lythan's J. and D. Mazey, North Clift Farm, St Llthan's' Oliver Williams, Great Hamstone I arm, St Lythan's Thomas Thomas, Little Hamstone Farm, St Ly- than's. Rees Thomas, Doghill Farm, St Lythan's Jenkin Dunn, Maesyfelin Farm, St Lythan's Joseph Howard, Trehwbwb Farm, St Lythan's Mrs Mary Howells, Baily Mawr Farm, St Lythan's John Radcliffe, Nantbrane Farm, StLythan's George Thomas, farmer, St Lythan's H. Ellis Collins, Dyffryn House, St Lythan's Rev Joseph Johns, The Rectory, St Lythan's William Lougher, Old Wallace Farm, Wenvoe William Miles, quarry owner, Twynyrodyn, Wenvoe Thomas Morgan, Twynyrodyn, Wenvoe Mrs Mary Davies, Horse and Jockey Inn, Wenvoe James P. Poole, Wenvoe Charles Wynn, Ty Luc, Wenvoe Oliver Thomas, Greave Farm, Wenvoe Daniel Thomas, Burdenshill Farm, Wenvoe Lewis Jones, Goldsland Farm, Wenvoe Christopher Bassett. Wrinston Farm, Wenvoe Mrs Rebecca Edwards, Alps Farm, Wenvoe John Jenkins, farmer, Whitehall, Wenvoe John John, Degar Farm, Wenvoe W. W. Nell, Wenvoe William John, Runa Farm, Wenvoe John Smith, New Wallace Farm, Wenvoe Noah Jenkins, Wenvoe Arms Inn, Wenvoe Miss Jenner, Typicca, Wenvoe Thomas Thomas, Old Shop Farm, Wenvoe Rev G. H. Jenner, M.A., The Rectory, Wenvoe Jenkin Watkin, Ballas Farm, Wenvoe William Barton, Garn Farm, Wenvoe Mrs Jenner, Wenvoe Castle Thomas Evans, Vishwell Farm, Wenvoe David Evans, Bovehill Farm, St Anedrew's William Evans, Arga Farm, St Andrew's Thomas Morel, J.P., St Andrew's Mrs Elizabeth Spicketfc, TyDraw Farm, St Andrew's Rev Canon Edwards, M.A., The Rectory, St Andrew's Griffith Bowen, Garn Hill Farm, St Andrew' D. T. Alexander, Bryneithyn, St Andrew's H. H. Lee, J. P., Dinas Powis Mrs Harry, SouthraFarm, St Andrew's Misses Howells, farmers, Westra, St Andrew's William Williams, farmer, Westra, St Andrew's John Morgan, farmer, Westra, St Andrew's John Griffiths Green Yard Farm, near Cadoxton Richard Jenkins, Biglis Farm, near Cadoxton Morgan Howell, farmer, Colebrook Vawr, near Cadoxton Mrs Thomas, Cog Farm, Sully Daniel Rees, solicitor, Sully House, Sully Joseph Wilson, gamekeeper, Sully Francis Luen, station-master, Sully Rev E. F. Daniell, B.A., The Rectory, Sully William Thomas, Hayes Farm, Sully Samuel Blake, Blacksmith and Wheelwright, Sully

LLOYD'S SHIPBUILDING RETURNS. From the returns compiled by Lloyd's Register of Shipping, it appears that, excluding warships, there were 326 vessels of 615,560 tons gross under construction in the United Kingdom at the close of the quarter ended 30th September. Of these, 252 were steam and 74 sailing, and the totals com- pare with 385 vessels of 678,780 tons gross under construction in the corresponding quarter of last year. The present figures are less than those for the previous quarter by about 12,000 tons. Fifteen vessels of 23,330 tons are reported as building abroad with a view to classification in Lloyd's Register-book. During the past quarter 122 steam vessels were launched of a gross tonnage of 198,867. while 32 sailing vessels, with a tonnage of 35,047, were launched during the same period. Of the 326 vessels now under construction in this country, 179 steamers and 48 sailing ships were for the United Kingdom, 7 were for Germany, 5 for South America, 4 for France, 4 for Austria, 3 for Russia, 2 for Spain, 2 for Turkey, and 1 each for the Colonies, Belgium, Greece, Holland, and Roumania, while of 39 the nationality is not stated. Two steamers of over 9,000 tons are under construction, 1 of between 8,000 and 9,000 tons, 2 of 7,000 tons, 6 of 6,000, and 11 of 5,000 and up- wards. There are 34 warships of 75,190 tons dis- placement in course of construction in the United Kingdom, 15 being at the Royal Dockyards and 29 at private yards. All these, with the exception of two torpedo gunboats building on the Mersey, are for the English Government..

THE WELSH A NON.MILITARY RACE!' The march of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers through Wales last summer does not seem to have pro- duced the flow of recruits anticipated, as we (Pall Mall Gazette) notice that both this regiment and tife East Yorkshire Regiment have been opened for recruiting in the Western District, which has its head-quarters at Plymouth. The fact of the matter is that till last year the Welsh people out- side Wrexham never saw a soldier except on the occasion when military were employed protecting bailiffs in collecting tithes, etc., which is hardly the way to make soldiering popular in the country. If a little life were infused into the recruiting ser- vice in the Principality, there ought to be no difficulty in getting sufficient recruits, as there are only two Welsh regiments. But we fear that the Welsh are in no sense a military race.

BARRY AND CADOXTON LOCAL BOARD. PARLIAMENTARY EXPENSES OF THE GAS AND WATER PURCHASE BILL. NEARLY L3,000 INCURRED IN COSTS. A special meeting of the Barry and Cadoxton Local Board was held on Tuesday afternoon last at Cadoxton, Dr P. J. O'Donnell presiding. There were also present—Major-General Lee, J. P., Alderman J. C. Meggitt, Dr E. Treharne, Messrs George Thomas, W. Paterson, W. Thomas (Sully), W. Thomas (Cadoxton), B. Lewis, J. A. Hughes (clerk), J. C. Pardoe (surveyor), and T. W. Lewis (collector). THE LOAN OR £ 170,000. With regard to raising a loan of £ 170,000 for the purchase of the gas and water undertakings of the district, the clerk reported that the gas and water committee of the Board were preparing a scheme for submission to the Board in the matter. THE GAS AND WATER PARLIAMENTARY BILLS. The Clerk also reported that amongst the bills submitted for payment were the expenses incurred by.the Local Board in connection with the recent promotion of a bill in Parliament for the purchase of the Gas and Water Works, which amounted in all to L2,696 5s 5d, irrespective of Mr H. Snell's bill, which had not come in. The following, however, were referred back for official taxation :-Messrs Taw and Company, the Board's parliamentary agents, P,1,221 Mr J. A. Hughes, solicitor and clerk to the Board, L637 15s Id and Messrs Downing and Handcock, solicitors to the Gas and Water Company, E450 2s 7d. It was understood the Local Board would not be directly represented on the taxation.—In reply to Alder- man Meggitt, the Clerk said the Board had ten years to repay the expenses loan. THE HALF-YEARLY ESTIMATE. The estimate showed that the expenditure next half-year would amount to £ 8,316, representing a rate of Is 6d in the L. It was understood that the collector take legal proceedings against all rate defaulters and Mr Meggitt remarked that £ 1,400 had to be allowed for voids last half year, which alone represented a rate of 3 £ d in the £ On the motion of Dr Treharne, seconded by Mr W. Thomas (Cadoxton), Mr Alfred E. Leyshon was re-elected inspector of nuisances at a salary of P,60 a year. SEALING OF LEGAL DOCUMENTS. The seal of the Board was affixed to the deed for a loan of £17,450 from the Equitable Society for the execution of public and private works in the district, and the conveyance to the Board of two acres of land off Port-road from the Wenvoe Castle Estate for the site of a permanent infec- tious diseases hospital. FIREWORKS LICENSES. Licenses for the sale of fireworks were granted to the following J. Edmunds, Holton-road; J. Phillips, ironmonger H. Redrup, Main-street; M. A. Thomas, Cadoxton and Barry; J. Meaker, and T. J. Radcliffe, Holton-road. THE LICENSING OF SEAMEN'S BOARDING HOUSES. The Clerk having reported he had received an interview with Mr Shaw, the local superintendent of the Board of Trade, it was resolved to ask the Board of Trade to approve of the Board's code of bye-laws, securing the provisions with regard to sanitary precautions, but enabling boarding houses to be licensed other than as common lodging houses. MORGAN-STREET AND COIGNE TERRACE. Mr George Thomas, on behalf of several resident ratepayers, drew attention to the state of Morgan-street, and Coigne-terrace, Barry Dock, and it was agreed to include the same in the list of streets for the private improvements of which application will be made at the Local Government Board inquiry at Cadoxton next week. ILMINSTER-STREET, CADOXTON. Mr B. Lewis urged the necessity of carrying out the private improvements of Ilminster-street, Cadoxton, because in dry weather most of the traffic from Court-road passed over the same. THE DRAINAGE OF MELROSE-STREET A DISGRACE TO THE PLACE. Mr W. Thomas (Cadoxton) asked when drain- age facilities were to be provided for Melrose- street, Cadoxton. There were eight houses there, with no drainage whatever, and the state of things was a disgrace to the place. Besides, owing to the want of drainage fever had broken out there.—The Board agreed to carry out the work if the owners of property came to terms. This concluded the business.

THE RISE AND PROGRESS OF NONCONFORMITY IN WALES." LECTURE BY THE REV JOHN EVANS (EGLWYSBACH) AT BARRY DOCK. As briefly announced in our last issue, the Rev John Evans (Eglwysbach), the eminent Welsh Wesleyan Divine, paid a visit to Barry Dock on Wednesday week last, and having preached an eloquent Welsh sermon in the afternoon at the English Wesleyan Chapel, Holton-road, to a good congregation, the rev. gentleman delivered a masterly and instructive lecture in the evening at the same place on the subject of "Dechreuad a chynydd y pedwar enwad yn Ngbymru (" The rise and' growth of the four denominations in Wales."). The chair was occupied by Captain R. Davies, dockmaster, and the sacred' edifice was fairly filled by a thorougly attentive audience. Amongst those present were the Revs G. Llecbi- don Williams, Morris Isaac, W. Tibbott, and E. Jones (Cardiff), Messrs T. Walters, G. Lewis, E. Ray, Daniel Evans, S. W. Lewis, T. B. Thomas, J. Lewis (Oban-street), J. D. Davies, J. Treharne (Oban-street), Mrs Isaac, Mrs Walters, J. Wil- liams (Castleland-street), G. Henton (Metropolitan Bank of England and Wales, Limited), W. R. Hopkius, Dr Lloyd-Edwards, Mrs T. M. Wil- liams, Miss S. B. Thomas, Miss Reynolds, Miss L. Reynolds, Miss K. Morgan, Mrs Jones, Mrs Jenkins, Miss Bennett, Mrs Rees (Oban-street), &c. Before proceeding with the lecture, the Rev J. Evans gave a brief outline of the work in the Welsh valleys under his control; also made com- plimentary reference to the heroes of the Estab- lished Church, such as Bishop Morgan, Griffith Jones (Llanddowror), Archdeacon^Prys, &c. The gifted lecturer then gave the date and locality of the origin of the denominations, also their statis- tical position as near as possible in the present day. Mr Evans said he should like to commence his lecture with the Baptist denomination, who, he said, had been the means of establishing the first College, namely the one at Pontypool. The speaker then enumerated at length the various places of worship this sect had established in olden times, and how rapidly they had increased, with the result that up to 1891 the members num- bered close upon three million. He stated that this denomination possessed excellent ministers in the persons of the Revs C. H. Spurgeon, Thomas &In of Toronto, and Christmas Evans. Passingon, the speaker spoke in similar terms of the Inde- pendents, Methodists, and lastly the Wesleyans. He strongly urged the necessity of sending chil- dren to the Sunday school, and advised parents to accompany the children as often as possible. Speaking of the Methodist denomination, the lecturer stated that they had worked mopt ener- getically in the furtherance of the Sunday school and temperance movements. Mr Evans con- eluded an admirable and impartial lecture by urging all denominations to come in closer con- tact with each other, the result of which, he felt, would be very beneficial.-The Chairman pro- posed a hearty vote of thanks to the lecturer, which was seconded by the Rev W. Tibbott, and carried enthusiastically.—The lecturer having responded, a similar compliment was paid to the chairman, and the proceedings terminated with the singing of a Welsh hymn. The proceeds, and the collection in the afternoon, were in aid of the building fund of the Welsh Wesleyan Chapel, Barry Dock.

O BWYS I BAWB. Ni raid i neb dalu am Almanac Cymraeg y dyddiau hyn, o herwydd gellir. cael Almanac y Gweithiwr" yn rhad ac yn rhodd gan unrhyw fferyllydd parchus neu un o oruchwylwyr Quinine Bitters Gwilym Evans, mewn unrhyw ran o Gymru. Dyma'r Almanac goreu yn yr iaith, a chynwysa amrywiaeth mawr o gyfarwyddiadau teuluaidd, meddygol, cyfreithiol, &c., rheolau y llythyrdy, a llawer o wybodaeth gwir angen- rheidiol i bob gweithiwr Cymreig ei gwybod. Ceir ynddo hefyd y daflen lawnaf a mwyaf trefnus o ffeiriau a gynelir yn Nghymru yn ystod y flwyddyn. Os ceir unrhyw anhawsder i'w gael, anfonir un neu ddau gopi yn rhad i unrhyw gyfeiriad gan y perchenogion—' Quinine Bitters Manufacturing Company, Limited, Llanelly, South Wales,'—ar dderbyniad stamp dimau i dalu y cludiad.

PUMP SYNWYR Y CORFF. Y glust a glyw, a'r llygad bywiol-wel Ei werth yn rhagorol; Mae'r ffroen glan, a'r genau dan gol, A Uu godi'r drwy'r Haw gydiol. TRIFIONYDD.

Y CARIAD TRAGWYDDOL. Hanfod dwyfol ydyw cariad Dardd o natur Tri yn un," Sylwedd mawr anfesuradwy- Cymaint yw a Duw ei hun,; Dyma'r tan a losga'r fynwes— Mewn tosturi dros y byd, Nes rhoi'r mab yn neddf-le'r euog- Trysor pena'r nefoedd glyd. Meddwl meidrol mis gall ddirnad Maint y briodoledd hon Holl athroniaeth oesau'r ddaear Sy'n diflanu ger ei bron Pob cydmariaeth sydd yn cilio- Draw gan sibrwyd yn fy nglyw, Nas gall byth arddangos imi Maint anrhaethol cariad Duw. Er mor eang, er mor ddwfn- Ydyw'r anfesurol for Nid yw deilwng o'i gydmaru Ag anfeidrol gariad lor Y mae hwn yn anherfynol A thragwyddol ei barhad Yn ddiddechrai a diddiwedd Fry yn mhynwes wen y Tad. Dyma gariad nas gall amser Ar ei hyd ei ddeall ddim- Nis gall hefyd ei heneiddio Na gwanhau ei ryfedd rym Treilir oesau dirifedi Tragwyddoldeb ar ei hyd, Cyn i'r iawn fynegi mawredd Cariad Duw at euog fyd. GWYNEFIN THOMAS.

TORIAD Y WAWR. Tywyllwch caddugawl ymguddia pob ardal, A'r nos ei mantellu a dyna i lawr; .Unigrwydd sy'n gwneuthur pob dyffryn yn anial, Pob mynwes och'neidia am weled y wawr. Ond ha wele ryw gyffroad Yn orielau'r dwyrain draw, Teyrn y dydd sydd yn ymwisgo Idd ei yrfa maes o law Denfyn weision ar eu hunion I balmantu'r ffordd i'r cawr, Ac i ddeffro'r ddaear gysglyd I'w groesawu gyda'r wawr. Y gwynt, megys angel, ddechreua yr ymgyrch, life yw gwysiedydd y dydd ar ei hynt, Dechreua ymddadlau a'r cefnfor anfoddlon, Myn anfon pob llestr sydd arno yn gynt. Ymdrecha'n egniol i ddangos ei neges, Gwasgara y tarth oddiar feddwl y mor, A buan cyneua fflam cariad ei fynwes At Arwr y Dydd—sydd yn awr ar y ddor. Mae yntau'n ymysgwyd, a rwbia ei lygaid, Edrycha yn syn i gyfeiriad y wawr, Pan welodd yr huan, rhyw wenan boddhaol Ymdonant ar hyd ei wynebpryd tra mawr; Mae'r gwynt erbyn hyn wedi cyrhaedd y glanau, Dechreua lwyr ymlid ysbrydion y gwyll; Trwy 'strydoedd y gwledydd mae'n rhedeg ar garlam, Dymchwela pob peth fel creadur dibwyll; Nid erys nes gyru bob cysgod o d'wyllwch I loches y creigiau i guddio ei pen; Yn nghanol yr ymgyrch y dyn sydd yn deffro, Fel diog, mae'n cyfrif y cwbl yn sen. Ond rhagddo eheda y gwynt ar ei union, Cyrhaedda y goedwig yn nghesail y bryn Ymgripia rhyw ias trwy asenau y gellfcydd Pan ddelir hwy'n cysgu dan fentyll y glyn. Cyffyrdda yn dyner ag edyn yr adar Sy'n cysgu yn da wel yn nghysgod y dail; Cynghora hwy'n siriol i gyrchu eu telyn A'u tunio yn barod i gyfarch yr haul. Fe gyfyd yn dyner y gorsen blygedig, Sisiala, Paid wylo mae'r dydd eto'n d'od Ac yna eheda y gwynt 'nol i'w gartref, Gan orphen ei ymdaith o gwmpas y rhod. Pan draethodd y gweision fod pob peth yn barod, Rhyw deimlad o bryder ymdaenodd drwy'r lIe Cychwynir o'r Palas '-diffoddir y lampau, A saif y Rhedegwr ar drothwy y Ne. Angylion ei balas ymdyrant o'i gwmpas n Yn gymyl bach gwynion llawn amenau i gyd A theimla pob un yn anrhydedd gael roddi I Ei gochl ysgarlad dan draed Teyrn y Byd. I Y mor sy'n ymddawnsio gan gariad tuag ato, A'r goedwig sy'n euro eu dwylaw yn nghyd; A chyngherda fawreddog gynhalia yr adar— Caneuon creosawus sy n llanw y byd. Mae'r glaswellt a'r blodeu yn flyddlon i'r alwad, Lion wenant drwy'u, dagrau wrth weled ei wedd Mewn gwisgoedd sidanaidd holl anian ddaw allan I groesaw Ffynonell eu bywyd a'u hedd. 'Ruchedydd er's amser sy'n esgyn i'r entrych, A'r gwlith yn dyferu o'i mynwes fach, gron, A'i chalon yn llamu wrth feddwl cael canu Yn nghlustiau yr huan ei chanig fach Ion. 0 deffro, gysgadur, pa fodd geUi hepian ? Yn nghanol fath fiwsig a cherddi mwynhad, Cwyd, dos ar dy liniau, offryma dy weddi, A diolch a eh an a i'th Arglwydd a'th Dad Mae Ef ar ei oreu yn ceisio dy ddysgu Fod gwawr mwy ardderchog i dori na hon, Sef "Gwawr Haul Cytiawnder "-yr lesu Ben- digaid, Yr Hwn ddwg wir heddwch a phleser i'th fron. Ac felly, nes delo, Dymuniant y Bobloedd," Myn dithau gael telyn dy galon yn awr, Yn dyn yn ei thanau, yn felus ei hodlau, Yn barod i seinio ar Doriad y Wawr. M. O. JONES.

CARDIFF DISTRICT OF FORESTERS. THE NEXT MEETING TO BE HELD AT BARRY DOCK. The seventieth half-yearly meeting of the Cardiff United District of the Ancient Order of Foresters' Friendly Society was held at the Mason's Arms, Queen-street, Cardiff, on Wednesday week last, under the presidency of Bro. T. Chappell, D.C.R. Delegates from twenty-eight courts, representing 5,250 financial members in the district, were present, including those of the "Court Cadoxton," meeting at the Victoria Hotel, Barry Dock. The balance-sheet presented to the meeting showed that the district fund at the end of June of this year totalled £3,939 2s 9d.—Five ap- plications for relief were made by members of the Order who are in distress, and grants varying from £ 5 5s to £ 10 10s were made.—Bro H. J. Tucker, secretary of Court Caledonia, No. 5,394, was elected D.C.R. for the ensuing year without opposition, and Bro. N. B. Hosgood was elected D.S.C.R. out of five candidates.—The retiring D.C.R. was presented with a neck ribbon and framed certificate as a token of respect for his conduct in the chair during the past year.-—The next half-yearly meeting will be held at the Victoria Hotel, Barry Dock, in April next, and it will be specially interesting to the members of the Order as being the last to be held away from the district house, the delegates having decided that all future meetings shall be held at the district 4 ouse in Cardiff.

BARRY DISTRICT TRADES' COUNCIL. The fortnightly meeting of the Barry District Trades' Council was held on Friday evening last, present-Messrs T. S. Thomas (president) and H. Fisher (provisional delegate), Amalgamated Society of Carpenters and Joiners J. H. Jose, and G. Bothfield, Boilermakers and Shipbuilders Society J. Robins, General Union of Carpenters' and Joiners; H. S. Rendle and G. Mutton (pro- visional), Operative Stone Masons' Society T. Griffiths, Carriage and Wagon Builders' Society J. Wheaton and W. Harper, National Labourers' Society; J. Gunter and W. Copp, Plasterers' Society T. Pitt and J. Edwards, Bristol and West of England Trade and Provident Society W. P. Clark and Ivor Ll. Thomas, Typographical Association H. A. Fennel, Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants; and J. Rees, the School Board representative. NEW DELEGATES. A communication was read from the Bristol and West of England Trade and Provident Society stating Messrs Thomas and John Edwards had been appointed by the society to attend the meet- ings of the Council.—Approved. MINUTES AND ROLL. The minutes of the previous meeting were con- firmed, and the roll of members called. THH EOUNCIL'S PRINTING WHO SHOULD HAVE IT ? Mr F. Walls (vice-president) was to have moved a resolution with regard to the Council's printing, but being unable to attend he had asked Mr H. Fisher to move That all printing of the Council be given to local newspaper offices only."—The Chairman There is a minute on the book already That the printing be equally divided amongst the fair houses in the district. "-Mr Harper said the present arrangement caused a great deal of inconvenience. The original motion was moved by Mr Ivor LI. Thomas and seconded by Mr J. Harrison, and he would move that the same be rescinded.—Mr Fisner seconded.—Mr Ivor Ll. Thomas moved, as a direct negative, that the same he not rescinded, and Mr W. P. Clark seconded. —Mr Rees considered it would be unfair to rescind the resolution because the other print- ing houses in the district were members of the Typographical Association, and it would, there- fore, be an injustice to give the printing to the local newspapers only.—Mr W. P. Clark having spoken against Mr Walls' resolution, the feeling of the meeting was tested, when one voted for the motion and ten against, and the minute will, therefore, remain as before. READING THE AGENDA TO THE MEMBERS. Mr Robins moved that the agenda be read out to the members in future before the meeting com- menced, with the exception of itemswhicb would be discussed in committee.—Mr Clark seconded.— Mr Jose moved that three agendas be prepared, for the reason that members would come iu after the agenda had been read, and would not know what was coming on.—Mr Bothfield seconded.—The amendment was passed by eleven votes to three. THE REPRESENTATION ON THE INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL COMMITTEE. A discussion took place with regard to the Council's representation on the Intermediate School Committee, it being stated Mr T. Thomas, one of the present representatives, attended very irregularly, and it was resolved that the secretary write to Mr Thomas inquiring his intentions in the matter. THE NURSING ASSOCIATION AND COTTAGE HOSPITAL. Mr Harper reported that a meeting of the Nurs- ing Association and Cottage Hospital Committee of the Council bad been held in connection with Council's annual collection in aid of the funds of the above institution, at which Mr J. Robins had been elected treasurer and himself hon. secretary, and it was resolved to put two columns in each page of the collecting books for subscriptions for the establishment of a Cottage Hospital as well as in aid of the funds of the Nureing Association, which was not done last year.—Remarks of ap- proval were made, and the report was passed on the motion of Mr J. H. Jose. APPOINTMENTS. Mr Ivor Ll. Thomas proposed that no member of the Council be nominated to fill any position in his absence unless consent had previously been obtained.—Mr Robins seconded.—Mr J. H. Jose considered if the Council thought a member would serve their purpose they should elect him, even if he were not present. He was sure no one would like to speak about his being appointed before the matter came forward, and railwaymen and workers at the dock could not possibly attend every meeting of the Council.—The resolution was lost by on6 vote. THE LIFEBOAT SATURDAY MOVEMENT. A discussion ensued on the above matter, the Chairman asking what was being done in con- nection therewith, and a resolution was passed. NOTICE OF MOTION. Mr W. Copp gave notice to move at the next meeting that a scheme be drawn up for devoting one Saturday in the year for making a public collection in aid of the Cottage Hospital and Nursing Association, the same to be submitted to the trade and friendly societies, and tradesmen and general public of the district. THE LOCAL EVENING SCHOOLS. Mr J. Rees referred to the advantages placed before children to learn by the formation of free evening schools by the Barry District School Board. The classes were formed last year with a small charge, but at the end of the session the balance was found to be on the wrong side. The Government, however, had altered the code, and the Board were able to establish free evening schools. He hoped, therefore, the members would convey the fact to their different societies, so that the children might be sent to obtain the full advantage of the classes, and thus support the efforts of the School Board in placing before the public facilities to learn important subjects free, including the Welsh language. EXCLUSION OF THE PRESS FROM THE SCHOOL BOARD'S COMMITTEE MEETINGS. Mr J. Rees referred to the exclusion of the Press from all committee meetings of the School Board, and condensed reports of the same being given by the clerk. The Education Act, Mr Rees remarked, a.id that any books or documents in possession of the School Board, being a public body, were the property of th ratepayers, and they could demand to see them. Perhaps, some of the members had overlooked this, but he (Mr Rees) considered it was not in the interests of the ratepayers to keep the Press from attending the meetings, and he thought the Press should attend them all.-After a conversation in favour of Mr Rees' views, on the motion of Robins, Mr Rees was given instructions in the matter. MISCELLANEOUS. Mr Rees also received instructions with regard to the application of the caretaker of Cadoxton School for an increase of wages. A vote ot thanks was passed to Mr Rees for his reports.

WELSH VOLUNTEER OFFICERS WANTED. The references made in Parliament just before the adjournment as to the large number of officers wanted to complete the volunteer force has aroused consider- able attention at the War Office; and an examination into the matter has revealed a serious deficiency in the Welsh regiments, which, under existing circum stances, commanding officers found great difficulty in removing. It appears that at a very recent date the Swansea Artillery Corps was deficient six officers, the Cardiff Brigade seven, the Monmouth two, the Severn Submarine Miners three, the 1st V.B. Royal Welsh Fusilier (Wrexham) five, the 1st V.B. South Wales Borderers (Brecon) three, the 2nd (Newport) five, the 3rd (Poiy;ypool) seven, the 4th (also Ponty- pool) seven, the 2nd V.B. Welsh (Margam) seven, the 3rd (Cardiff) 10, and the 3rd Glamorgan Rifles (Swan- sea) two. The Rhyl Battalion had its exact propor- tion, and Pembroke Battalion four in excess; but as this good fortune does not help the other corps, the total Welsh deficiency is 64. It is, however, satisfac- tory to find that of the officers now serving an increasing number have passed examinations in tac- tics, artillery, signalling, and other special subjects of efficiency.

BARRY AND CADOXTON SCIENCE AND ART CLASSES. THE TEACHING OF SCIENTIFIC DRESS- MAKING. A meeting of the Barry and Cadoxton Science and Art Committee was held on Wednesday eve- ning, the 11th instant, at the New Public Library, Holton-road, Barry Dock, present—Messrs D. Roberts (chairman), J. Lowaon, W. J. Flowers, H. Inch, and E. F. Blackmore (secretary). The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. GRANTS AND DEFICIT. The Secretary announced the committee had received as grants the sum of JB61 5s from the County Council and 931 6s from the Education Department, and after receiving other minor grants there would be a deficit of about L5 12s, which was considered satisfactory. A CHANGE. Mr Blackmore stated it had been decided to hold the School Cookery Class on Mondays in- stead of Thursdays, so that the class might not interfere with the Science and Art Classes. RETURNS. It was reported the number of tickets issued to students for admission co the classes amounted to 144, of which 40 were issued free to teachers. The revenue from the same at 2s 6d each, was £ 13. It was felt the income for the session would be sufficient to meet expenses. AMBULANCE CLASS. T ith reference to the ambulance class held under the auspices of this committee, and taken by Dr Kelly, the chairman said the class was well attended, the average attendance being 25, and he thought 24 students would be entitled to the grant. The money received from the County Council would cover the expenses. SCIENTIFIC DRESSMAKING. This important matter was brought forward by Mr J. Lowdon, who said in many centres scientific dressmaking was taught and county council grants given. He thought it was a most useful and valuable subject to teach, and he had con- sidered the matter for some time. There was a difficulty in obtaining a competent teacher, this being experienced in Manchester at the com- mencement. A lady in Penarth had written him on the matter, and he thought she would be suit- able. This class was not included in the, list of subjects of the County Council, therefore they would receive no grant, but he thought if a class was established it would prove of great value, especially to homes where the income was small. As they could not get a County Council grant, he thought the committee might ask the teacher to take on the class and receive as remuneration the fees received from the pupils.— Mr Inch concurred, and considered the class would be the means of doing a vast amount of good in the district. It was probable the teacher might be induced to take the class simply for the fees, and perhaps the County Council would take up the subject by next year.—The Chairman: We might do something to get the County Coun- cil to include it in the list of subjects.—Mr Low- don suggested that tickets fot the class, at 5s each for twenty lessons, be issued.—It was decided that the secretary write to the instruc- tress referred to, and in the event of a favourable answer the class to be held at Holton-road School from 6 to 8 o'clock in the evening.

NEATH ANNUAL LICENSING COMMITTEE. MISS JENNER AND THE WENVOE ARMS. The adjourned annual meeting of the above com- mittee was held at Neath Police-court on Wednesday week last, Mr J. Coke Fowler occupying the chair, supported by Mr North (stipendiary magistrate, Mer- thyr), Mr Charles Thomas, Mr Hopkin Rhys, and Mr Herbert Lloyd. Mr Benson, Mr Lewis, and Mr S. T. Evans, M.P., were the counsel present, and con- tinued various applications standing over from the previous week. Miss Gertrude Jenner, of Wenvoe, was present again with a view to obtaining informa- tion in connection with the Licensing Act. This had been refused her by the magistrates sitting at Barry Dock and the Penarth Police-court, and more private sources. She felt she had been wronged, and het presence there was as a public protest against the treatment she had received in the matter of the Wen- voe Arms, Wenvoe, at the hands of no less than ten magistrates, sitting as licensing magistrates a few weeks back at Barry Dock Police-court (as it is called) and at Penarth. Mr J. Coke Fowler (the chairman) said You may rely upon it, Miss Jenner, you will be treated here with that courtesy and fair hearing that your perseverance and your position in life should always secure you, but we are only sitting here to con- firm licenses or to refuse them.—Miss Jenner said shf was aware of that. One of the strong points was th delightful muddle some had got into in this matter at her end of the county, and if the extensive alterations that had taken place opposite her house at Wenvoe- without being submitted to the licensing magistrates —then she could open a public-house at the Ty-pica. She had been in communication since May with the chief constable and his superintendent, and from what the latter had told her it was evident they had, with a solicitor at Cardiff, taken the law into their own hands, and one result was that several distinct pro- perties were jumbled into one with the drink traffic. -Mr Fowler told Miss .Tenner, after further points had been discussed, that if she would like to put any questions down on paper he would have great pleasure in giving her the best advice he could.—Miss Jenner thanked the learned chairman for his great kindness and courtesy, and said she would gladly avail herself of it. She had nothing against the conduct of the house, but she was really protecting the future interests of the holders of the license, and for herself she defied those who had altered the premises in so wild and unsatisfactory manner, and as interested in the said property she had a right to be heard.— Communicated.

LORD WINDSOR ON BOOKS AND WHAT TO READ. The opening of the winter series of weekly lectures, entertainments, &c., in connection with the Redditch Literary and Scientific Institute took place last week, when Dr H. Page presided.—Lord Windsor gave an interesting address on Books, and What to Read." He said the first question was, what was the main object of reading—instruction or amusement? If the former, of course, the reading must not be general, but particular; but he had no faith in the rule of tying anyone to a hard and fast selection of books. Any list, however carefully drawn up, would be worse than useless if on a subject in which the student felt no interest. Reading for amusement or intellectual recreation was altogether a different matter. For this purpose the selections and suggestions of compe- tent judges might be a valuable guide. As Mr Bal- four stated in his University address, the critical faculty which instinctively selected and adopted the best might be fed and encouraged, but could not be created. With regard to method of reading, Mr Ruskin, in one of his papers, strongly condemned the practice of rapid reading or "skipping," but for his (the speaker's) part he could not help feeling some admiration for a man who could plunge into a mass of reading matter, and after a rapid perusal, have a fairly good idea of the contents of the book. They need not despair if the most popular books were not strictly of a classical character, for the reading of such books as those of Dickens, George Eliot, Scott, and Thackeray could not fail to develop a wider sym- pathy with human nature.—A hearty vote of thanks was accorded to his lordship.

PENARTH LOCAL BOARD. The Public Works Committee of the Penarth Local Board held a special meeting on Monday evening last, under the presidency of Mr W. B. Shepherd, to discuss the advisability of widening the parish road leading to Lower Penarth, thereby connecting Plymouth-road and so making a complete circuit round the district.—The Surveyor submitted plans, and estimated the cost at £ 1,925.—It was ultimately resolved to recommend the Board to carry out these desirable improvements.—It was also resolved to drop the mid-day postal deliveries on Saturdays, so that the post-office employees might be able to secure a weekly half-holiday.