Barry Dock News

FUNERAL OF THE LATE CAPT. JOHN THOMAS, ABERTHAW. The funeral of the late Captain John Thomas, of Channel-view, Aberthaw, near Barry, whose death occurred on the previous Monday, after a long and painful illness, at the age of 68 years, took place on Friday afternoon last and was largely attended, the interment taking place at St. Athan Parish Churchyard. The weather on the occasion was very wet and boisterous, notwith- standing, the mournful cortege \HS fulIy quarter of a mile in length, and comp.-is«:d a large number of gentry and farmers from a iirge district round, the deceased being widely-known and respected. For many years he played a prominent part in supporting the Bute and other Cardiff Bills by giving evidence in their favour before the Parlia- mentary Committees, deceased being a recognised authority on all matters affecting the maritime interests of the Bristol Channel. In addition to a numerous assemblage of relatives, there were present at the funeral Sir William Thomas, Bart., representing the Bute Estate Mr J. S. Corbett, solicitor to the Bute Estate; Alderman E. John, Cowbridge Captain Rosser, the Bute dockmaster; Mr Llewellyn, of the Bute Canal Offices; Mr S. Wilson, Mr H. Morgan, Mr L. A. Thomas, The Walk Mr Rees Thomas, Boverton; Mr Edward Thomas, Cardiff Mr Evan Morris, on behalf of the channel pilots Mr T. Matthews, Barry; Mr Chick, CardiS Councillor Norman, Cardiff Mr Vaughan John, Port Talbot; Mr D. Evans, St. Athan Mr A. Jackson and Mr W. Waddell, C.E., representing the Barry Golf Club Mr E. Thomas, Llancadles; Mr W. Thomas, auctioneer, Barry Mr J. David, Cowbridge Mr E. Jenkins, Fleming- stone Mr T. Hopkins, Barry Docks Mr W. James, Fonmon &o. The officiating clergymen at the church and graveside were the Rev Rees Morris, rector of Flemingstone and the Rev J. Jones, curate of St. Athan the Rector of the parish, the Rev Morgan Stratford, being unable to be present owing to ill-health. During the service in church suitable hymns were sung by the choir, and Miss Stratford played the Dead March," from Saul," on the organ. The prayers at the graveside were offered in a heavy hailstorm, but despite this draw- back the large assemblage sang with touching effect the deeply pathetic Welsh hymn, "Bydd myrdd o ryfeddodau." The undertaking arrange- ments were carried out by Mr Edward Thomas, St. Athan

BARRY POLICE COURT. MONDAY. Before Sir Thomas Morel and Mr D. Morgan, EXTENSIONS OF TIME. An extension of one hour each were granted to Mr W. Farmer, Castle Hotel, and Mr C. W. Vine, Marine Hotel, on the occasion of the Post Office Staff and Foresters' anniversary dinners respec- tively on Wednesday evening. DESERTER DISCHARGED. € Francis J. Thomas, who had surrendered him- self to the police, was again placed in the dock charged with deserting from H.M. Navy. Superintendent Giddings, D.C.C., asked that prisoner be discharged, inasmuch as he had not ( received a reply from the Admiralty.—Prisoner ] was, therefore, liberated. NO CONTROL. For being at such a distance as not to have I control over their steeds, Daniel Robertson and Henry James Widger were mulct in 2s 6d. NO NAME ON CART. A fine of 2s 6d for not having her name painted on her cart was imposed upon Jennet Lee. FOOTBALL ON THE HIGHWAY. William Diamond and David Edwards were fined Is each for playing football on the highway in Graving Dock-street. DISORDERLIES. For being guilty of disorderly conduct, Susannah Copeland was fined 10s and Elizabeth Williams, Frank St. Clear, Henry Simmonds, and Margaret Simmonds, 5s each. IT CANNOT BE HELPED." John Davies, who was arrested by P.C. Mendus and locked up for being drunk and disorderly at Penarth on Friday evening, broke sixteen panes of glass in the window of his cell, doing damage to the extent of 8s. When charged with the offence by Inspector Hallett, he said, I did it, and it cannot be helped. "-Davies was fined 58 for being drunk and disorderly, and 5s and 8s damage for the cell freak. BROKE TO THE WORLD." I am broke to the world was the reply given by Charles Williams to P.C. Mendus when asked to explain why he had tried several shop doors at Penarth Dock at two o'clock on Saturday morning. -The Bench sentenced prisoner to seven days' hard labour for loitering about the dock with intent to commit a felony. ALLEGED THEFT OF BOOTS BY FIREMEN. John McGreary and James Harkins, marine firemen, were placed in the dock to answer a charge of stealing a pair of boots, value 6s lid, the property of Lewis Evans, 53, Thompson-street, Barry Docksr—Walter Thomas Lewis, a lad, stated that on Saturday afternoon he saw a number of men walking along Thompson-street. Amongst the men were the two prisoners, one of whom, answering the description of McGreary, took a pair of boots from the prosecutor's shop door, and gave them to Harkins, who concealed them under his coat, and together they went to the Victoria Hotel, where Harkins hid behind a door.-P.C. Poolman, who had been informed of what had taken place, took both men into custody, the boots still being in the possession of Harkins.-Harkins was committed for trial at the Assizes, while McGreary, against whom there was not sufficient evidence, was dismissed. SMART CAPTURE OF A THIEF. Whilst P.C. Poolman (72) was on duty in Holton-road, Barry Docks, on Saturday evening last, he saw two sailors, John Francis McCawley and Arthur Fegan, turn into Evans-street, and noticed something bulky under McCawley's coat. On being questioned, Fegan said, There you are, you b- you will get me into trouble as well as yourself," and then took to his heels. McCawley was arrested, and on being charged with stealing a pair of boots, value 14s lid, the property of Messrs Stead and Simpson, 82, Holton-road, he said he found the boots in an hotel.-McCawley was sent to prison for seven days' hard labour, but Fegan was discharged. THE DRUNKS. For being drunk and disorderly, fines of 2s 6d each were imposed upon Latimer John, William Cook, John McGrady, and Albert Craven, all being first offenders under this head but Elizabeth Holder, Robert Wilson, Herman Baker, Albert Ash, Richard Withy, and John Symes were ordered to pay 5s each.

LOCAL M.P.'S AND PUBLIC MONEY. A return showing the names of the present members of the House of Commons who are in receipt of public money for any public service, whether in the form of pay, salary, pension, or allowance of any kind, include the following The Hon. Ivor Guest (U., Plymouth), lieutenant Dorsetshire Yeomanry, 441 9s pay and J616 15s 6d allowance. General Laurie (U., Pembroke and Haverford- west), major-general (hon. lieutenant-general), reserve of officers, colonel Royal Munster Fusiliers (retired pay), £ 610. Lieutenant-Colonel Pryce Jones (U., Mont- gomery Boroughs), lieutenant-colonel 5th Volun- teer Battalion South Wales Borderers, j614 8s pay and £ 11 12s allowance. Colonel Wyndham H. Quin (U., South Glamor- gan), second in command 1st Battalion Imperial Yeomanry major, retired,, reserve of officers (16th Lancers), £ 289 9a pay and 984 18a allowance.

The Cycling World. -0:- Acetylene. lumps, when first introduced, were looked upon as little better than a toy or passing fad. Their cumbersome appearance, the trouble entailed in charging with carbide, and the subse- quent cleaning, caused too much labour and worry to the average cyclist, and the majority fought shy of them. Now, however, all this is changed, and these powerful light givers can be seen on every hand. The original lamp has been altered wholesale, the trouble attending them is iiifinitf- and probably less than that of an oil Samp. The lamp, in its improved form, can be turned off and re-lit whilst the light has been concentrated and made to focus straight ahead of the rider. The light, too, seems more modulated, and not of that strong blinding nature which was objectionable in many of the first productions. Perhaps the most debateable subject from a cyclist's point of view is the saddle. It is an un- disputed fact that a large number of riders are very uncomfortable on the saddles they use. Yet in nine cases out of ten the saddle is not to blame. The trouble mostly arises from the way the saddle is placed in position. Constant practice makes perfect, and the rider of an uncomfortable saddle should bestow a little attention and adopt several positions until he arrives at the right one, which he will easily discover for himself. The tilt of the saddle affects the comfort of the rider to no small degree; and it is worth much trouble to get the saddle posed at the correct angle. Speaking gen- erally the best position is to have the peak slightly tilted but a little adjustment either way will in most cases prove advantageous. Many cycle firms are fitting wider handle bars to their machines, having probably found that the public are not enraptured with the ridiculous narrow bars which in some cases have been fitted. Bars so small as fourteen inches are bound to cramp the rider, and on a long journey this will be very perceptible. On the other hand, width can be overdone. It is best to strike the happy medium, and have handle-bars which measure about eighteen or twenty inches. More impor- tance attaches to the handle bars than many riders think; if these are not of the correct height and width the rider is subjected to un- necessary fatigue. If a new machine is to be ordered for the coming season, be careful in making out yenr specification. The right height of frame, the correct width of handle-bars, and the proper length of cranks, all have to be considered. In fitments have only the best. Dunlop tyres, a thoroughly reliable free-wheel, two good rim brakes, and a gear about 65 inches. A cycle thus fitted is bound to give satisfaction. How many latter day cyclists are familiar with the name of Jack Keen, whose regretted demise has recently occurred at Finchley? In the old ordinary days his name was a household word amongst cyclists, and in those halcyon times of racing, the1- sport was looked upon with more enthusiasm and had more ardent followers than is now the case. The first race Keen contested was in 1869, and for the next fifteen years lie competed in more than 300 races. Keen was a mechanical genius of no mean order, and always rode a machine built with his own hands—the Eclipse." In those days cyclists' used to look to him when any startling improvement was to be given forth to the wheel world. Perhaps his finest achievement was in 1879, when he beat the cele- brated rider H. L. Cortis, in a series of matches at 1, 5, and 20 miles, after the most exciting finishes ever seen on a track. When John Keen rode a mile under three minutes, it was rightly re- garded as a sensational performance. When a layman is about to invest in a machine, he should place himself in the hands of a good firm. Such products as'sold by any of the pro- minent manufacturers are really wonderful value for the novice who has not too much spare cash. Ten guineas will get him an excellent machine that will give him every satisfaction. There is one point, however, that should not be overlooked, when purchasing a popular priced machine, i.e., to see that good tyres are fitted, for upon the quality of tyres largely depends pleasurable cycling. If Dunlops are stipulated, the purchaser may rest assured that he has the best that it is possible to, manufacture. Of the two English representatives to ride in the recent six days' race at Madison Square Gardens, New York, Tommy Hall put up the best per- formance, and would have undoubtedly obtained a good position bad not a fall in the concluding stages forced him to retire. His riding throughout showed considerable pluck and under favourable conditions and good pacing he should rank amongst the top fliers. The racing manager of an American firm of cycle makers, was not slow to appreciate this, and entering into negotiations, secured Hall to ride in his firm's interest next., season. Hall's finest performance last year was his unpaced tricycle ride from London to York, a distance of 197 miles, which he covered in the remarkable time of 11 hrs. 50 mins. This mileage, is also record for the twelve hours. London certainly displayed more interest in- racing last season and the prospect for the coming year is a continuance of this healthy revival. There is one thing however, which must be guarded against by race promotors, and that is the tendency to hold too many meetings. In the- provinces cyclists make a point of attending local meetings, Jfriit the Londoner has other ways of spendiq'j^jp time, he is surrounded with sports of ,c every cnatticter, whilst many prefer a spin in the open 'country to spending their Saturday, afternoon at some race meeting. A certain num- ber of race meetings can be held with advantage to P,ll concerned, but there is a limit, and beyond this limit it is suicidal to venture. Many cyclists hardly pay sufficient attention to lubrication, while on the otherhand many dose their machine with too much oil. The question as to how often the machine should be oiled de- pends of course upon the extent to which it is used and also the conditions. Once every hundred miles may however be taken as a correct period for a complete oiling while if the cyclist does but little riding so that this mileage would take some time to cover, the machine should be oiled say, once a week.

CO ilSTI PATIO III SlooDlessress, lang- lo"" 0 headachos lptoina of Indiges- Iver Diaorder, and (I the cxract of roc-t ekly Y. qui .a kUOwu as LIISIISG. 9 Mrs. E. $tfltUf If ',v3rpool, says For years. I a. artyr to Indigestion. Nothing I ate ,Mrs. E. COWLEY, 162, Wa.vertree Road, tT drd oe and the pain"' ]my -ach aftd-,r eating he a Ele the d d t,Ilad headaches and =ea combined to maka "is,,rabl,, got no me 'lilelf Sli P, whleh qllickly set ]me t. Jtly 5th, 1001.