Barry Dock News

THE MARRIAGE OF MR. O. H. JONES, FONMON CASTLE. PRESENTATIONS FROM THE GUARDIANS AND OFFICIALS. When the intended marriage of Mr O. H. Jones (Fonmon Castle), chairman of the Cardiff Union Board of Guardians, was announced, the members of the board-town and country alike-decided to j celebrate the event in a fitting manner. The movement was taken up very heartily, with the result that on Thursday afternoon, the 12th instant, presentations were made by the guardians, by their officials, and also by the officials, of the Llandaff and Dinas Powis Rural District Council. The guardians' tribute consisted of a massive silver salver and a smaller tray, also of solid silver, whilst the officials embodied their good feelings and wishes in the tangible form of a pair of silver candelabra and two single silver candlesticks. The guardians' principal salver bore the inscription, Presented to O. H. Jones, Esq., on the occasion of his marriage, by the guardians of the Cardiff Union, as an offering of personal esteem and appreciation of his services July, 1900." The officers' inscription was, "Presented to Oliver H. Jones, Esq., on the occasion of his marriage, as a token of respect and esteem, from the officers of the Cardiff Board of Guardians and the Dinas Powis Rural District Council; July, 1900." Both presentations were made to Mr O. H. Jones at a meeting held at the Cardiff Workhouse, which was attended in large numbers.—The Rev J. R. Buckley (vice-chairman of the board) presided, and at the outset read letters of apology from several guardians unable to be present. He then said that the occasion that had brought them together was interesting and unique. They had met to offer the chairman their respectful congratulations, and to wish him every possible happiness. The news that the chairman had capitulated to the fair at first took them rather by suprise. (Laughter.) Somehow or other, they had got it into their minds that the chairman was invulnerable and proof against Cupid's darts. (Laughter.) But the feeling of surprise gave way to one of sincere congratulation. Their chairman was the last man in the world to wish for any words of flattery, but still there were many reasons that promoted them to honour him on that occasion. Mr Jones had been connected with the board for many years, and they all admired the straightforwardness and impartiality that had always characterised his actions. If some of them occasionally chafed under his rulings, after leaving the board-room they always felt the chairman was in the right. (Applause.) It was a great honour to the board to have as its chairman one who occupied a position of great influence in the county, and who possessed the high qualifications that fitted him for the position he had worthily filled for so many years past. The rev. gentleman then formally made the presentation on behalf of the board. General Lee, in the absence cf Mr Robert Forrest (chairman of the Llandaff and Dinas Powis Rural District Council), endorsed all that had been said by the last speaker, and remarked that all the members admitted that in the chairman's hands they had been dealt with reasonably, fairly, and honestly. Mr W. V. Huntley, the oldest guardian, was called upon hy the chairman to give his fatheily benediction" for the happy event about to take place, and in a neat speech Mr Huntley bore tribute to Mr Jones' business capacities in the chair, and generally to his good qualities. Mr F. J. Bevan also bore tribute to the chairman's virtues. and mentioned that under his jurisdiction the chasm between the town and country guardians had been reduced toa vanishing ro'nt. Mr Watkin-s made a humorous speech as a country guardian Mrs Mullin spoke on belialf of the lady members of the board and Mr J. Pearse on behalf of the Labour members. Mr O. H. Jones, who was received with an ovation on rising to reply, reviewed what had taken place at the board .neeting during his 25 years' connection with its work, and said that the service of the lady guardians had been extremely beneficial. He thanked the board in hearty terms for their present and good wishes. Mr A. J. Harris (clerk to the guardians) made the presentation on behalf of the officer, and Mr O. H. Jones again suitably replied. THE CEREMOMY, The marriage of Mr O. H. Jones, J.p., uf Fonmon Castle, Cowbridge, and Miss Frances Beatrice Lvall. elder daughter of the late Mr George Lyall, of Hedley Park, Epsom, Surrey, took place on Tuesday afternoon at St. Peter's, Eaton- square, London, in the presence of a large and distinguished number of friends. The officiating priest was the Lord Bishop of Llandaff, who was assisted by Archdeacon Conybeare Bruce and the Rev. G. Napier. The bride was given away by her brother.. Glamorganshire has gained in the bride what the East of London has lost—a lady practically philanthropic and in sympathy with the poor. I should not care to say (writes a correspondent) all that I was told by some of those to whom Miss Lyall had endeared herselr at Bethnel Green by her self-denying interest in the poor girls of that densely-crowded corner of London. For a long time Miss Lyall has gone regularly from West to East in all weathers in order to devote her time to the improvement of the girls belonging to the St. John's (Bethnal Green) Club, where Mrs Ricardo will sorely miss her. If any testimony were needed to the gir^s °vc ^or £ he bride of yesterday it is proved in the tact that many of them gave up their day's toil in order to see the weddinc of one who has helped them so much. Sitting quietly in a corner of St. Peter's was a small crowd of these poor girls, who were thought- fully bent tickets by Miss Lyall. The list of presents includes one from the Bethnal Green Factory Girls," a further testimony to their love and esteem. Knowing these things one could scarcely wonder at the radiant happiness of the bride as she smiled to her many friends whilst receding from the church on the arm of her husband.

THE VOLUNTARY HOSPITAL, BARRY DOCKS. Three patients went out convalescent, one baby sufferer died, and one fresh patient has been admitted since our last issue. Ninety men, women, and children have been treated in this hospital this year. Gifts in money, old linen, fruit, flowers, vegetables, etc., are daily needed. This hospital receives no other money than the voluntary gifts of the generous and sympathetic among the well- to-do and working classes. Result of Prize Drawing :-lst prize, 4,652, pair of ducks, Mrs Handcock, Dock View-road 2nd, 1,490, pair of fowls 3rd, 11,283, pair of pigeons, M. Stephens, Victoria Hotel; 4th, 11,770, pair of rabbits, N. Jenkin, Wenvoe 5th, 10,359, six lbs. sirloin of beef 6th, 8,566, shawl, Mrs Prestoll, 21, Sydenham-street; 7th, 11,887, leg of mutton, W. England, Gladstone-road 8th, 19,212, rich cake, L. Smith 9th, 14,838, tin of tea 10th, 13,965, G. Dimond, 4, Pyke-street, pickled tongue.

BARRY DOCK TIDE TABLE. The following is the Tide Table for Barry Dock for the week commencing to-morrow (Saturday):- Day. Morn. Aft. h. m. ft. in. h. m. ft. in. Saturday, 21 1. 8 29. 5 1.47 28. 6 Sunday, 22 2.28 29. 4 3. 9 29. 6 Monday, 23 3.50 30. 9 4.29 31. 4 Tuesday, 24 5. 3 32. 6 5.34 33. 1 Wednesday,25 6. 2 34. 1 6.27 34. 8 Thursday, 26 6.50 35. 3 7.12 35. 9 Friday, 27 7.32 36. 1 7.51 36. 6

LOCAL CRICKET. DINAS POWIS v. Y.M.C.A. (CARDIFF). This match r^ayed at ni0:18 Powis on Saturday afternoon la>t. and after an i;resting game ended in a dr The visiturs (who were captained by Mr G. Percy Thomas, the well-known Cardiff agent of Pearson's Fresh Air Fund) won the toss, and batted first, and after running up the formidable total of 153 for the loss of only four wickets, they declared their innings closed. Bryce Smith batted magnificently for them for his 88 (not out), whilst G. Percy Thomas and G. Hancock contributed useful scores of 23 and 20 respectively. In the case of the former, his colleagues were anxious that he should accomplish his century," after making such a good stand, and consequently extended their innings to suit that purpose, but the bowling of Waters and Geen did not promise any addition, so that when their next wicket fell they decided to declare, with 75 minutes left to dispose of the home team. Dinas Powis then commenced their innings, Pomeroy and Palmer going in first, and the former batted well for his 27. C. H. Snell was again a success, and rapidly added 23 in fine style whilst H. Geen fully justified his inclusion in the team, the latter playing a careful game with 20 (not out) to his credit, and it was mainly owing to the tactics of the recruit that the home team succeeded in making it a drawn game, much to the chagrin of the visitors, who certainly had hard luck in not adding the match to their list of victories. For the Y.M.C.A.. Smith took five wicket" for 15 runs, and G. Percy Thomas two for 15. The following are the scores :— CARDIFF Y.M.C.A. G. Percy Thomas (captain), c Russell, b Miles 23 Bryce Smith, not out 88 W. E. Bulmer, l.b.w., b Geen 9 G. Hancock, b Palmer 20 W. Thomas, run out 8 Extras. & Total (for four wickets) 153* *Innings declared closed. H. C. Price, II. C. Rees, W. Price, A. Abel, A. H. Hodges, and F. E. Rose did not bat. DINAS POWIS. B. T. Pomeroy. b Smith. 27 H. J. Palmer, b Rees 1 C, H. Snell, b Smith 23 H. Geen, not out 20 H. Waters, c Bulmer, b Smith. 3 H. J. Miles, c H. C. Price, b Smith. 5 R. G. Russell, c H. C. Price, b G. Percy Thomas. 0 S. Howelb, b G. Percy Thomas 0 J. Collins, b Smith. 0 G. Ryder, not out 1 Extras 4 Total (for eight wickets). 84 F, L. Swan (captain) to bat. BARRY VILLA v. RIVERSIDE (CARDIFF). This League match was played at the BiutriliS, Barry, on Saturday afternoon last, a win for Riverside by 23 runs. W. Canter (J)) batted well for the visitors, whilst D. James was very successful with the ball for the Villa, taking seven wickets for six runs (all clean bowled). The following were the scoies J.*tier side W. Canter, b James, 20 Jones b James 0 G. Stringer, c Jones, b Thomas, 2; W. Allen, b James, 0 Howells, b James, 8; Wilson, run out, 1 Lowe, b James, 0 Allan, b James. 0 Stevens, b Lees. 1 Caton, b Jamss, 2 Gould, not out, 3 j extras. 11 total. 48. llarry T'via D. James, b Canter 1; T. Lees, b Howells, 3; L. W. Rees, b Howells. 1 S. Treseder, c Wilson, b Canter. 4 E. B. Waite, b Canter. 1 J. ihomus (captain), c Lowe, b Howells, 9 W. J. Blauiey, c Lowe. b Howells. 0; L. Richards, b Howells, 1 I. Jenkin*. b Howells, 0 O. Jones, not out, 1; B. Wcstacott, st Stevens, b Howells, 1 extras, 1 total, 25. ST. FAGAN'S r. vntTCSc.OR'I- P^yed a> :t", church on Saturday last, and resulted in a win for St. Fagan's by 94 runs. Scores :—Whitchurch F. Richards, 2; M. Hussey, 0 F. Duck, 12 C. Robinson, 3; Masteis, 8; H. Cotton, 8: H. Fisher, 0 J. Foxall (not out), 0 J. Lewis, 0 I). Cory, 0 H. Salmon, 0 extra?, 12 total, 45.' St. Faqan's: B. Watson. 18; o. Allen, 12; A. Wait, 2S W. McCormack, 0 T. Lawson, 3 H. Mc.Cormack, 0 Linton. o H. Thomas, 29 I. Vaughan, 13 t-. fepiller (not out), 19 II. Roberts. 9; extras. B; total, 139. ST. FAGAN'S 2NDS V. LOYGCNOSS (CAKDIFF).— This match was p.ayed at St. Pagan's on Saturday last. Longoross bat tec first, but could do nothing with the bowling ot G. Lulverwell. who took seven wickets for no runs..Score — Longoross, 20 St. Fagan's 2nds, 72.. CADOXTON WEDNESDAYS V. CADOXTOX JUMORS. —The above teams met at Palmers town last Wednesday week, ana, after an exciting Kame, resulted in a victory for the U ednesdays by three runs. Score Wednesdays, 40 runs; J .iors, 37 runs. TO-MORROW'S FIXTURES. DINAS powis V. NEWPORT EXTRAS. — To be played at Dinas Powis wickets to be pitched at 3 15 v m «harp train leaves Cadoxton at 2.19. Dinas Powis team to be chosen from the following -F L Swan (captain), J. Collins, H. caters, H J Palmer, H. J. Miies, C. H. Snell, R. G. Ru«sell B. T. Pomeroy, H. Geen, S. Howells, L. Rooney, H. F. Boyd, and F. Davies. BARRY VILLA V. LLANDAFF. — CARDIFF, AND DISTRICT JUNIOR CI;:CKET LEAGUE.-To be played at Llandaff; train leaves Barry Dock Station at 2.16 p.m. Villa team :-Selected from J. Thomas (captain), A. Green, J. Westall, D. James, E. B. Waite, W. J. Blainey, L. W. Rees, S. Treseder, 1. Jenkins, W. Westall, A. Monk, and T. Lees.

READING MADE EASY. CONFERENCE WITH CARDIFF AND BARRY TEACHERS. A meeting of teachers and others interested in educational matters was held at the Western Mail Offices. Cardiff, on Tuesday last. Those present included Dr Prichard and Father Hayde (of the Cardiff School Board), Mr J. Lowdon, J.P. (chair- man of the Barry School Board), and some of the head teachers from Cardiff and Barry. The pro- ceedings were of a conversational character, as it followed upon a meeting held some time ago. Mr Sonnenschien again attended, and explained advanced stasres in his system for teaqhing reading, arithmetic, &c. Several of those present gave good reports of the progress made with the system, which they had tried since Mr Sonnen- schein's last visit. A few improvements suggested at the last meeting by Cardiff teachers, which had been adopted by Mr Sonuensc'nein, were discussd. Mr Hall (Cardiff) produced one or two letters of inquiry from places at a distance, showing that the system is becoming more widely known. During the evening those present were entertained at tea. by Mra Lascelles Carr.

WRECK OF A BARRY-LADEN VESSEL. ARRIVAL OF THE CREW AT PLYMOUTH. The British India Company's steamer Golconda, which arrived at. Plymouth on Tuesday last, brought twenty one of the crew of the steamer Aletti, of Sunderland, whieh was wrecked on June 28th, on Fratilli Rocks, off the coast of North Africa, whilst bound from Barry to Portland. After remaining three days by the vessel the crew reached Bizette in their own boats, and were sent to Marseilles and thence home.

PENARTH POLICE COURT. WEDNESDAY. Before Mr J. Sydney Batchelor (chairman) and Mr Lewelen Wood. OFFENDING CYCLISTS. Albert Brook, Arthur Davies, and Thomas Roch, three youths, pleaded guilty to riding bicycles on the highway without lights after dusk, and they were fined 25 6d each. Arthur Holman, also a cyclist, was ordered to pay a like penalty for riding his machine on a public footbath at Llandcugh. ILLEGAL BATHING. For bathing without proper dress at Penarth, lads named Arthur and Albert Couch, John Coney, and Henry were admonished by the Bench and fined Is each. AN INSOLENT BATHER. Warren Thomas gave the name of his father, Mr Carey Thomas, when questioned by Police-constable Barry for bathing without drawers off the landing stage at Penarth on the 11th instant, and growing insolent he told the constable to "go to h -Mr M. H. Iiigiam, solicitor, who appeared for the defence, maintained that defendant wore a drawers while bathing, and was wiping himself when the officer came up.-Percy Thomas and Cyril St-ranaghan were called to corroborate this version of the affair, but the Bench maintained that there had clearly been an offence against the statute, and defendant was fined Ie.—Mr Ingram applied for permission to state a casf, but the Bench refused the application, the magistrates' clerk remarking that a mandamus could Le applied for if thought proper. A TRIO OF DRU2SKS. Ilenry Hooper and Henry D. Cook were fined 5s. and Laurence O'Hare 7s Sd. for being drunk and disorderly. LOOTING AT WINDSOR GARDEXS. William Powney and William Coley, lads, did not think there was any harm in breaking into the Windsor Gardens, Penarth, and stealing a quantity of apples, believing they were only crabs." The Chairman, however, pointed out that it was always theft to take what was not one's own, and they were fined Is each. A DANGEROUS FELLOW AT CADOXTOX. Noah Eear. an elderly man, has already done time for assaulting the police, and he was now sent to prison for a fortnight's hard labour for assaulting P.C. Francis (410) at Cadoxton-Barry on the previous ni4ht by striking him repeatedly while in a drunken state. Kear was so violent that the assistance of another constable had to be obtained to cake him to the cells.

DINAS POWIS FLOWER SHOW. The annual judging of the Gardens and Allot- i menu Classes of the Dinas Powis Horticultural Society s Snow took place on Friday last by Messrs rugsley, Pinfold, and Higgins, A much larger nunioer entered the competition this year than in previous years, and in the majority of cases the productions were of an exceptionally high character. The following are the results Dinas Powis Gardens.—1, Mr T. Cram 2, Ex- serger.nt John 3. Mr S. Cram. Wenvoe Gardens.—I, Mr J. Howell; 2, Sir Daniel Thomas 3, Mr D. Fishlock. Michaclst<>w-le-Pit, Leckwith ,and Sully Ga rdens. -1, Mr LJ Williams 2, Mr James Moore 3, Mr Ed, Wiiiiam?. n Dimu Pou-is Allotments, 20 Perches.—I, Mr Thomas Spear 2, Mr J. Berry. Dinas Powis Allotments, 10 Perches. — Equal first. Mr Edward Chappell and Mr Edward Lewis • 3, Mr Hesry Coombs. Wetiroe A t Mr John Wiliinins 2. Mr fnomas Latlo.y 3, Mr William Dummett. Railway ~\lloti)ic.\is.—i, Mr Morgnn Ricli.it'" 2. Mr Charles Robins 3. Mr H Hughes, Railway Utailo.t J ■■ ^ina? P; v. ic (Mr R. Hushes) and Baxxy {itfr. M." Best Cultivated SmrJl F'-nit in Ile —Mr Edward John. V» e snould line to draw the attention ui i; readers to the announcement of the Diu&s i' w" Flower Show, which appears in roue adve*:isin«' columns this week. This, the ninth annual show is fixed for August 1st, and we would ad vise all our readers to pay Brvneithen a visit upon this occasion. The genial host (Mr D. T. Alexander) will be pleased to welcome all to his beautiful grounds, and the president (Major-General i1. n. Lee) will, as usual, do bis best to bring before the Barry fri.nos the great value cf such in-titu:i:>n? as the Dinas Powis Cottagers' Horticu'.lvtt; Society. Weare very pleased to note that the popular mayor of Cardiff, with his good ladv, ve showing their interest in tbe work of the soeit i y by consenting to present the prizes. They will, we believe, be supported by several members of the Cardiff Corporation. Considerable pleasure will be derived froni the selections to be rendered in the a'fternoon by the Cardiff Military Band, under the able conductorship of Mr Jamrs Matthews, and the lawns will form a great attraction to those lovers of the light fantastic, which is always such a pleasure tile feature of this popular fixture. We would also strongly urge all who value such elevating institutions as this to forward their su'»- feriptions to the treasurer (Rev H. J. Williams) and we should also draw attention to the fact that all entries must be in the hands of the secretary on or before July 27th.

A JAPANESE TROOPSHIP AT BARRY, The fine Japanese transport Sanuki Maru. of Tokio, 3,792 tons register, in command of Captain Forbes, with a crew of 116 hands, arrived at Barry on Sunday morning last from Antwerp, and berthed in Dock No. 2. where she took on board 3.000 tons of Welsh bunker coal, supplied by the Glamorgan Coal Company. During her stay at Barry the Sanuki Maru was boarded by hundreds of interested visitors.

THREATENED LABOUR TROUBLE ON BOARD. Gangs of trimmers were engaged on board this ■weak, the coal being supplied by the Glamorgan Coal Company, but a difficulty arose with the trimmers on Tuesday. The gangs declined to work in one of the holds unless additional ventilation holes were made, and Mr Samuel Fisher, the secretary of the Cardiff, Barry, and Penarth Coaltrimmers' Union, conferred with the vessel's officials in the hope of overcoming the difficulty. Later the dispute was satisfactorily settled. The master, Captain Forbes, and his officers cordially welcome visitors on board to inspect the ship, which is fitted up with all the latest improved appliances for the transport of troops and horses.

LOOAL SUNDAY SCHOOL TREATS. Sunday school treats, taking the form of outings to the country or to the seaside, are just now almost of daily occurrence in the Barry district and the weather being delightfully summer-like they are enjoyed in each instance, by the young folk especially, most heartily. On Wednesday week last, the Sunday school of Calfaria Welsh Baptists, Cadoxton, spent the afternoon at Courtyrala on Saturday afternoon, the Sunday scholars of the Church Mission, Main street. Cadoxton, bad their summer treat at the Wood- lands the united Presbyterian Sunday Schools of Barry. Barry Docks, and Cadoxton had their annual field day on Wednesday at Gilestone the Christian Endeavour Society of Tabernacle Welsh Congre- gationalists, Barry Docks, went to Fontygary and the Sunday school of St. John's Welsh Churchy Barry Docks, went to The Leys the same afternoon! All were favoured with Queen's weather, and the little ones were highly delighted.