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MR'S:'GR UND Y'S' JOTTINGS.
MR'S:'GR UND Y'S' JOTTINGS. More than ever the earnest wish of the towns- people of Barry is God Save the King!" III Mr and Mrs F. P. Jones-Lloyd, Barry, are spending a fortnight's holiday in Paris and the North of France. The Principality would have been represented in the Coronation Choir at Westminster Abbey on Thursday by Mr Ben Davies, the celebrated Welsh tenore. I have already, on more than one occasion, had the pleasure of referring to the gratifying success of Mr Alcwyn Jones, son of Mr John Jones, 153, 'Holton-roail, Barry Docks, as a student of St. David's College, Lampeter. As the result of the June examination at Lampeter College, Mr Alcwyn Jones took his B.A., degree with honours in class 1 (classics), and was also again awarded the classical prize. Mr Jones' scholastic and collegiate career has been one of exceptional distinction, a fact all the more gratifying, inasmuch as Mr Jones is not yet 22 years of age, and will not attain ordination age until he is 23. It is the lot of but few. people to read their own j obituary. This, however, has been, during the past week, the position of the popular Barry solicitor, Mr Alfred Jackson, but fortunately he was not privileged to see the guinea wreath which « Prince John intended placing on his coffin. What a wealth of blossom there is in the country lanes this year Not for many seasons, I should say, has nature provided such a profuse display of flofal beauty in the hedgerows. Lilacs have been breaking down under the excessive weight of bloom the gorse never looked better, while the show of May. or hawthorn, is in many parts superb. In the fruit gardens, too, the blossoming, I am told, has been on a heavy scale. Does this portend a long and bitter winter ? The rights of women, what are they? I witnessed an amusing incident some years ago at a women's political meeting. A number of ladies were discussing the question of women s rights, -and one of them. a London reformer, was declaiming, in a rather dramatic manner, on the necessity for women taking courage, and insisting on ranking on a level with the opposite sex. It was just at that moment that the mischievous mouse began to disport itself at the rear of the room. In less time than it takes to tell half the audience were on their feet, one woman was in hysterics, and a dozen others were tumbling over each other in a wild rush to escape to the doors. Brigadier-general Sir if- Henry Fletcher, C.B., M.P., the successor to the Aubrey Estate at Llantrithyd, near Barry, Glamorganshire, will ride in the Coronation procession as the repre- sentative of the Volunteers. He commands the Sussex Volunteer Brigade. » ♦ Mr J. E. Rees, headmaster of Hannah-streeb School, Cadoxton, was the examiner in the senior division of the Cardiff Sunday School Union examination last week. 9 In connection with the magisterial famine at Barry, the Western Mail of Friday last published the following lines in its Day by Day column There's a neighbouring district called Barry, Where magistrates loiter and tarry Not coming to court As in duty they ought, So justice doth often miscarry. Councillor J. Milward. Penycoetre, Cadoxton- Barry, has remitted a week's rent to his tenants in the Barry district by way of celebration of the -intended Coronation. Mr J. Arthur Hughes, the chairman of the Barry District Council, in his capacity as commanding officer of the Severn Division Submarine Miners, was to take part in the Coronation procession in London on Friday. It is rumoured at Cadoxton this week that the Bishop of the Diocese has expressed a desire that the new Rector of the Parish shall be a Welsh- speaking clergyman. f In the House of Commons last Monday, Mr Balfour stated that the Government proposed an additioni d6900,000 to the :£860,000 already given in aid of Voluntary Schools Necessitous School Boards, • -A, It was the intention of the publishers of the Barry Dook, News to issue a special Coronation number to-day containing several interesting and enterprising features, but at the last moment, owing to the lamented illness of the King and the consequent postponement of the Coronation, these arrangements had to be cancelled, and other preparations hurriedly made for the ordinary number. mm Another proof of judicious advertising. A Barry councillor inserted an advertisement in the Barry Dock News the other day. and straightway he received more than fifty replies, The subscriptions to hand in aid of the fund to wipe off the debt of £1,000 on the Victoria Jubilee Nurses Home, Barry, amounts to £570.
BARRY SCHOOL BOARD.
BARRY SCHOOL BOARD. The monthly meeting of the Finance Committee of the Barry School Board was held on Tuesday evening last, when the members present were Mr F. W. Hybart (chairman), Rev T. Pandy John, Mr D. Lloyd, and Dr W. Lloyd Edwards. A resolution of deep and loyal sympathy was passed at the king's illness, and an earnest hope was expressed for his Majesty's early recovery.-The monthly accounts and salaries were gone through and passed.
.BASEBALL IN GLAMORGAN AND…
BASEBALL IN GLAMORGAN AND MONMOUTH. A meeting of the Glamorganshire Baseball Association was held at Cardiff on Saturday last, when the following eleven was chosen to represent them in their engagement with Monmouthshire at the Newport Athletic Ground on Friday morning next:—Lew Lewis (captain) and Jack Evans (Grange Conservative), A. Maplestone, H. Ley, W. Cornish, W. Perrin, C. Spackman, J. Beavan (Grange), T. Torrington and S. Harrison '{Barry), and F. Meyrick (Aber). Reserves—J. -Martin and Charles Williams (Barry).
SERMONS AT THE WESLEYAN CHAPEL.
SERMONS AT THE WESLEYAN CHAPEL. Sermons will be preached at the Holton-road English Wesleyan Church, Barry Docks, on bunday next, when the Rev T. May, M.A., will occupy the pulpit in the ™° £ 1U £ JSL t £ «kS-' Y- Richards, Penarth, in the evening. The choir will render the ant-hmn "O Oomc Ut Worship to the morning, and Stainer's "Blessed is the Nation at the evening service. Godfrey's Prize •Coronation March will be played on the organ -at the close of each service. All the seats will be free, and large congregations are, therefore, expected.
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.. .GOD SPARE OUR GRACIOUS…
GOD SPARE OUR GRACIOUS KING. H.M. KING EDWARD VII. 1. H.M. QUEEN ALEXANDRA.
THE CELEBRATION AT BARRY.
THE CELEBRATION AT BARRY. SPECIAL MEETING OF THE DISTRICT COUNCIL. LOCAL FESTIVITIES ABANDONED. EXCEPTING THE DISTRIBUTION OF CAKE TO THE SCHOOL CHILDREN. VOTE OF DEEP AND LOYAL SYMPATHY WITH THE KING. No event since the death of our late beloved Queen has cast a more profound gloom and consternation over the whole of the Barry district than the painful news which reached the town shortly before two o'clock on Tuesday afternoon last that his Majesty King Edward VII. was indisposed and had undergone a surgical operation, and that the Coronation ceremony on Thursday had consequently been indefinitely postponed. The news, however, painful and disappointing though it was, was accompanied by a glimmer of hope and satis- faction, for the special telegram which reached the Barry Dock News Offices contained the reassuring postscript that although the rejoicings in London consequent upon the postponment of the Coronation, would also have to be cancelled, the King earnestly hoped that the celebrations in the country would be held as arranged. This intelligence a representative of the Barry Dock News at once communicated to the Chairman of the Barry District Council, who lost no time in convening a meeting of the Coronation Committee of the Council, in order to consider what steps should be taken in the circumstances to cancel or otherwise the arrangements which had been made to publicly celebrate in the town the intended Coronation. The meeting was held at four o'clock the same afternoon, but there was a division of opinion amongst the members present as to whether the local festivities should be abandoned. Accordingly a special meeting of the Council was called for the same evening, when the members present were Mr J. Arthur Hughes (chairman), Dr O'Donnell, Alderman J. C. Meggitt, Dr E. Treharne, Mr J. H. Jose, Mr W. Paterson, Mr James Jones, and Mr J. A. Manaton. There was also a good attendance of members of the several celebration committees, includ- ing Miss Fleming, Miss Llewellyn, Miss Fraserj Messrs T. Ewbank, E. T. Williams, H. | Wood, E. W. Waite, C. B. Brown, John Cruise, S. R. Jones, T. Evans, W. H. Hooper, J. C. Pardoe, J. Reynolds, C. W. Vine, F. J. Loyns, W. Fowler, F. S. Grogan, H. Vine, S. Thorning, and others. The Chairman was of opinion that it would not be becoming, in view of the grave condition of the King, to hold any of the intended festivities, and moved that they be wholly postponed, at the same time expres- sing a hope for the early recovery of his Majesty the King.—Mr Meggitt proposed a vote of deep and loyal sympathy with the King in his illness.This was seconded by Dr Treharne, and it was carried, all present upstanding. Dr Treharne also seconded the Chairman's motion, remarking that even if Barry was the only town in the kingdom to abandon the festivities, they would under the painful circumstances be quite justified in doing so.—Mr Jose and Mr Manaton did not agree with the motion, being of opinion that at least the children's treat could be held. It would be a pity, Mr Jose thought, that all the loyalty which had been shown by the townspeople by way of extensive preparations for the event should not be entirely lost.— Mr Paterson also opposed the motion, and suggested that another meeting of the Council be held on the following morning, and in the meantime the condition of the King, the feeling of the townspeople, and the intentions of the principal towns would be ascertained.— Mr Manaton moved as an amendment that the meeting be adjourned till the following morning at ten o'clock.—Mr Paterson seconded. -Mr Meggitt felt that the opinion of the ladies and gentlemen present should be obtained before arriving at a definite decision. He thought it would not be wise to hold the festivities in the present circumstances.-The Chairman said no time should be lost, for the public of the town were anxious to know what was to be done in the matter.—Mr Jose We may have better news to-morrow.—On a vote being taken, three voted for the motion, and four for the amendment, Dr O'Donnell remaining neutral. It was then agreed to adjourn the meeting till Wednesday morning, at ten o'clock. The meeting then assumed the form of an informal conference, and the feeling generally expressed was that the children's treat be limited to a distribution of cake to the children at the schools on Thursday afternoon, and that the children's sports and distribution of the Coronation commemoration medals, the dinner to the aged poor, the dinner to the local veterans of the South African War, and the bonfire on Thursday be postponed, as well as the demonstration and sports on the Island on Friday. One or two gentlemen expressed the opinion, however, that the festivities, and the general holidays on Thursday and Friday, should take place, but definite decision in the matter was deferred till the adjourned meeting of the Council on Wednesday morning.
NO PUBLIC HOLIDAYS TO BE OBSERVED.
NO PUBLIC HOLIDAYS TO BE OBSERVED. A further meeting of the Barry Council was held on Wednesday morning, Mr J. A. Hughes in the chair, when it was resolved to postpone all the intended local Coronation festivities, but that the cake be distributed to the children at each of the schools of the town on Wednesday afternoon. In connection with this decision, the Chairman of the Council has issued the following notice :— TO THE INHABITANTS OF BARRY. LADIES AND GENTLEMEN,—AS soon as the sad news of the illness of the King was received in this District a Special Meeting of the District Council was called, and it was decided to Cancel all the different Events which have been arranged locally in connection with the proposed Coronation, The Council feel that the Inhabitants of tbia Town would not be prepared to take part in anything in the way of Festivities whilst the King is ill. So far as the Council is concerned it is not proposed to regard Thursday or Friday as Holidays, but to continue work in the usual way, reserving all Festivities until the King is sufficiently well to be Crowned. It is hoped that a Special Religious Service may be arranged for Sunday Afternoon next for Intercession on behalf of the King. I have the honour to be, Ladies and Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, J. A. HUGHES, Chairman of the Barry Urban District Council. District Council Offices, Barry, 25th June, 1902.
OTHER LOCAL EVENTS AND FESTIVITIES.
OTHER LOCAL EVENTS AND FESTIVITIES. In consequence of the same untoward circum- stance, a number of other local events and festivities have been postponed, including the services of public worship by the Established Churches and the Free Churches of the town on Coronation Day. and several Sunday school treats on Friday.
THE DECORATIONS.
THE DECORATIONS. Most of the decorations of the streets of the town, which promised to be of a very handscme character, more particulary in High-street, Barry, have been taken down, so that on Thursday and Friday the town will resume its normal aspect.
INTERCESSION SERVICES.
INTERCESSION SERVICES. Instead of the Coronation Service announced, Morning Prayer will be said on Thursday, at 11.30 a.m., at St. Mary's Church, Holton-road, Barry Docks, with Special Intercessions on behalf of His Majesty the King. There will also be a Celebration of Holy Communion at 8 a.m. on Thursday. A meeting of the Barry Ministers Fraternal Association will be held this evening (Wednesday), to make arrangements for holding a United Intercession Service, which will pnAably take place on Sunday afternoon at the Romilly Hall, Barry.
BARRY DOCK CONSERVATIVES.
BARRY DOCK CONSERVATIVES. A supper will be provided in the Assmbly- room of the Barry Dock Conservative Club and Institute, Station-street, Barry Docks, on Thursday, June 26th, to commence at 6.30 p.m. All Shareholders are invited. On Saturday next, at the same place, at 4.30 p.m., Coronation mugs will be presented to the share- holders' children, and buns, oranges, nuts, &c., will be distributed. Tickets for mugs can be obtained from the secretary (Mr J. H. Lovegrove).
FROM THE DISTRICT.
FROM THE DISTRICT. Most of the public festivities and other forms of celebration in connection with the intended Coronation have been either modified or cancelled in connection with the neighbouring parishes. An intercession service will be held at the Parish Church of St. Andrews' Major at 11 a.m. on Thursday, when the Rector (the Rev H. J. Williams) earnestly hopes all parishioners will consider it their duty to attend to intercede for their King. The Athletic Sports at Dinas Powis Common will take place on Thursday afternoon as arranged; and the parochial treat at Wenvoe will, we under- stand, also be held.
FESTIVITIES POSTPONED AT PENARTH.
FESTIVITIES POSTPONED AT PENARTH. At a meeting of the Celebrations Committee held at Penarth on Tuesday evening, it was resolved to indefinitely postpone all festivities. On Thursday morning, at 11.30, a service of inter- cession for the King's safe and speedy recovery will be held at St. Augustine's Church, also at Holy Nativity Church, Cogan.
SYMPATHY OF PENARTH MAGISTRATES.
SYMPATHY OF PENARTH MAGISTRATES. Mr J. Sydney Batchelor, who with Sir Thomas Morel sat at Penarth Police Court on Wednesday, expressed deep regret at the great national calamity, and earnestly hoped that his Majesty the King would soon be restored to health and strength.
CONDITION OF THE KING: iLATEST…
CONDITION OF THE KING: LATEST BULLETIN. Just before going to Press on Wednesday after- noon, a telegram was received at the Barry Dock News Offices announcing that His Majesty the King was progressing as favourably as can be expected.
BARRY DISTRICT NURSING ASSOCIATION…
BARRY DISTRICT NURSING ASSOCIATION CORONATION FUND. Shillings. Amount already acknowledged. 10,125% Amount received week ending June Ofthh 1 QC.9. ■ — Mr Bailey 105 Mr W. Graham 42 Friends at DinaaPowis 3 Mr J. Nowell, 46, Broad-street 1 Mr D. Davies, 66, Castleland-street i Mr J. Hocking, Castleland-street 5 Mr James Watts, Norwich-road 5 Mr John John, Tydu Farm 2! Miss A. J. Gray. Exeter 10 Mr R. Guy, Barry Docks. 21 Mrs Davies, Barry-road ii Mr M. Nicholas, Castle-street 3 Mr C. W. Vine, Marine Hotel 105 Miss Mary Evans, Carmarthen 100 Mrs Allen 5 Miss Allen 5 Mr Gwyn Morris 20 Mr H. Phillips, Thompson-street 2 Mr Gwyn Morgan, Maesycwm-street. 5 Miss E. F. Maunder 2t Mr W. Reep, 133, Holton-road 2 Messrs Stead and Simpson 10 Mr 1). J. LeA is, 67, Main-street. 5 Mr and Mrs John Williams, Pyke-street 42 Junior Conservative Club, Cadoxton 21 R.A.O.B. Institute 42 Hope of Barry" Division, Sons of Temperance 101 Mr R, Powell, Cemetery Lodge. It Mrs Jones, 59, Court-road 1 11,304! BARRY NURSES HOME CORONATION FUND. To the Editor of the BARRY DOCK NEWS." SlB,—Up to the present only a small proportioIf of the townspeople have responded to the appeal of the District Council in connection with the Coronation Fund to wipe off the debt of £ 1,000 on the Nurses' Home. When the recent plebescite of the town was taken, the householders were practically unanimous in favour of the Nurses Home Fund. It would be interesting now to com- pare the list of subscribers with the list of those who replied Aye to the enquiry of the Council. Consistency is a most estimable virture, but I am convinced, if the comparison which I suggest were made, it would be found that there are hundreds of householders who have not responded even with a modest few pence, to the deserving appeal of the Council.—Yours faithfully, RATEPAYER.
BARRY NURSING ASSOCIATION.
BARRY NURSING ASSOCIATION. A meeting of the Executive Committee of the Barry District Nursing Association was held on Tuesday evening last at the Nurses Home, Barry Docks, when there were present-Mr W. Blainey (in the chair), Mrs Pointon Newman, Mr J. H. Brough, Dr W. Lloyd Edwards, Mr T. Williams, Mr W. Harper, Mr E. James, and Mr J. A. Hughes (hon. secretary). The report of the Nurse-in-charge (Miss Moseley) showed that 44 cases remained on the books from the previous month; new cases attended 13, to which 594 visits were paid by the nursing staff, there being still 48 cases remaining on the books.—The overdraft at the bank was reported to be £912 7s lId.-Dr Kelly, Rev C. J. Clarke, Mr J. Harrison, Mr F. E. Sharpe, Mr John Davies, and Mr Evan Jones were co-opted as members of the Executive Committee.
PROPERTY SALE AT BARRY.
PROPERTY SALE AT BARRY. At the Barry Hotel, Barry, on Monday last, Mr W. Thomas, auctioneer, conducted a sale of three lots of leasehold dwelling-house property, belonging to the late Captain John Thomas, Aberthaw. The lots comprised seven houses in Park-crescent, Barry, held on leases of 999 years from May 1st, 1890, at yearly ground rents of £3 178 6d, and let at rentals of-from 7s to 8s per week. Eventually the property was sold to Mr T. R. Phillips, Pontypridd, for £ 1,135. Mr E. W. Miles, Cowbridge, was solicitor to the vendors. Two other lots of leasehold house property in Holton-road, Barry Docks, was afterwards offered for competition by Mr Thomas, hot both were withdrawn at JB550 and JB500 respectively. Mr E. J. Thomas, solicitor, Barry DQP.US, wr&S tbq vendor's solicitor.
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