Barry Dock News

BAPTIST UNION MEETINGS AT BARRY DOCKS. NEW CAUSE TO BE STARTED AT DINAS POWIS. On Wednesday last, in connection with the Glamorgan and Carmarthen English Baptist Asso- ciation (Cardiff District), a conference, tea, and public meeting took place at Holton-road English Baptist Chapel, Barry Docks. At the conference in the afternoon, the Rev T. Pandy John, Barry Docks, presided over a repre- sentative attendance. Officers for the ensuing year were appointed as follows :—President, Mr J. T. Barry, Cardiff; secretary, Rev J. Arthur Jones. Whitchurch treasurer, Rev Benjamin John. Cardiff; the Rev Howell Williams, Cardiff, being appointed Association preacher for the ensuing year.—It was decided to start a Baptist cause at Dinas Powis, and a com- mittee was appointed to take the matter in hand. It was also resolved that the Baptist at Creigiau be supported by the Association and the Revs J. Hughes, Taff'a Well, and James Hue-he' Cardiff, were received into membership of the°A ssociation.—The next meeting of the Associa- tion will be held at Hope Chapel, Canton. Cardiff. Tea was provided after the conference, followed by a public meeting in the evening, at which spirited addresses were delivered by the Rev B. D. Johns, Tongwynlais, and the Rev W. Edwards, B.A., D.D., Cardiff. The Rev T. Pandy John again presided, A collection was taken in aid of the Home Mission Fund.

MR. J. H. WILSON AT BARRY. Mr J. H. Wilson, late M.P. for Middlesborough, and president of the National Seamen's Union, addressing a large meeting of sailors and firemen at Barry Docks last Wednesday evening, under the presidency of Mr J. Henson, the local secretary, said the position and prospects of the Sailors and Firemen's Union were at present more satisfactory than they had ever been before; and predicted that within two years' time it would be impossible for any seamen to sign on British ships unless they were members of the Union.

BARRY EDUCATION COMMITTEE DETERMINATION OF THE COMPROMISE. On Tuesday afternoon last the members of the Barry Education Committee held their monthly meeting, present Rev B. Evans (chairman), I Messrs J. C. Meggitt, J.P., J. A. Manaton, J. H. Jose, Rev T. Pandy John, T. Davies, D. Lloyd, Gwyn Morris, B.A.L., and Miss Meredith. APPOINTMENT OF VICE-CHAIRMAN. Miss Meredith proposed, and Mr Manaton seconded, that the Rev T. Pandy John be ap- pointed vice-chairman of the committee for the ensuing year. -Mr Meggitt moved an amendment that they do not appoint a vice chairman, con- sidering that this committee should not have a vice-chairman no more than any other committee of the Council.—The Chairman explained that it had already been decided to appoint a vice-chair- man.-Mr Pandy John was, therefore, appointed on being put to the vote, and the rev. gentleman suitably returned thanks. ALTERATIONS TO FIRE STATION. The Committee accepted the tender of Mr H. Fisher, contractor, Barry Docks, at A9 10s, for alterations to the Fire Engine Station for school purposes. SCHOLARSHIP CLASSES. The headmistress of Romilly-road Girls' School having reported that as a teacher had not yet been appointed, she had not been able to form a scholarship class, Mr Manaton asked if there were scholarship classes in the schools at present ? — The Chairman replied in the negative, and remarked that all the schools had equal opportunites. The teachers made offers to some of the children to enter for a scholarship, and some undertook to coach the children outside school hours.—Mr Jose Is that correct ?—The Chairman According to the Com- mittee, there are not. — Mr Jose Is it not a fact that there are ?-lhe Chairman If there are, it is against the decision of the Committee.—On the motion of the Rev T. Pandy John, seconded by Miss Meredith, it was decided to enquire into the matter as to schularship classes in the schools. SEWING MACHINES. Miss Fleming, headmistress of Holton -road Girls' School, reported as to the great success a sewing machine proved in the school. School biinds had been repaired, bags made, and handker- chiefs hemmed.—Mr Meggitt moved, and Mr Davies seconded, that a machine be supplied to each girls' school. — Several members spoke as to the greater need for hand-work, but on being put to the meeting it was decided to provide a machine for each school.—The Chairman, Messrs Jose, Meggitt, Manaton, and Davies voted for the resolu- tion, and Miss Meredith, Messrs Lloyd, Morris, and Rev T. Pandy John were against. REFERRED BACK. The General Purposes Committee having decided to grant Miss Merriman, an assistant, under Art. 50, at Palmerstown Infants' School, an increase of £ 5 per annum on account of her having completed twelve years' service, Mr Jose drew attention to the decision of the Committee, who considered it a special case. He thought if one thing should be obviated it should be partiality. Things should be dealt with on principle.—However, it was resolved, at the suggestion of Mr Manaton to refer the matter back, the Committee being asked to report as to all the teachers under Art. 50. EXCELLENT PERCENTAGE OF SCHOOL ATTENDANCE. In his monthly report, Mr A. Seig, the school attendance officer, showed that the number of absentees visited was 2,040, 112 notices being served thereon, resulting in 10 prosecutions, two persons being fined, seven attendance orders made, and one child, committed to the Truant School. The summary of attendance for April showed an average of 93 73 for the month, against 89'6 in April, 1903. During this period last year the attendance was reduced very much by measels.— The Chairman I think the attendance is excellent, and we should commend all round. DEFECTIVE EYESIGHT. Dr Kent attended the meeting and suggested, in connection with the testing of defective eye- sight, that a series of test types be obtained, in addition to a number of lens.—Mr Manaton moved that the necessary lenses and test cards be obtained. STICK TO THE OLD SHIP." The School Attendance Officer reported with regard to the system of visiting absentees, as adopted at Leeds, in which it was shown that three or four more hands would be required if this system was adopted, and even then the work would not be done with efficiency as in the past.-It was unanimously agreed to continue the old system. AN ECHO OF THE COMPROMISE. A resolution was presented from the Council calling upon the Committee to determine the ex- isting compromise entered into between the Commitee and the managers of St Helen's Roman Catholic School with regard to the appointment of teachers to such school.—Mr Manaton Would it be in order to move that we stay where we are ? -The Chairman If we defy the Council they have their remedy.—Mr Jose They will turn us out, perhaps. (Laughter.)—Mr Morris I beg formally to move that the existing compro- mise be terminated. The sense of the town has been taken on the question in a most emphatic manner.-Rev T. Pandy John seconded.—Mr Jose moved as an amendment that in terminating the compromise, they place the St. Helen's School on the same basis as the other pro- vided schools in the town. It was only fair and reasonable to do to others as they would be done unto.-On being put to the vote, Miss Meredith, the Chairman, Messrs Meggitt, Morris, Davies, and the Rev T. Pandy John voted in favour of the motion, and Messrs Jose and Lloyd against. Mr Manaton did not vote. — The resolution was declared carried. — A discussion followed, the Chairman remarking that if the managers of the Roman Catholic School wished to take any steps it was for them to do so. The Committee had carried out the instructions of the Council, and so far, henceforth, the relations between them and the managers of St. Helen's School would rest with the Council. They were simply at present a medium between the Council and the Roman Catholic School. Last year the whole authority was vested in this committee, but now they were differently situated. If any member had a recom- mendation to make to the Council they could do so. Directly the letter reached the managers of St. Helen's School, the compromise was at an end. -Mr Manaton asked if the salaries of the teachers of St. Helen's School would remain the same when the compromise ended ? — The Clerk (Mr T. B. Tordoff) replied that an agreement had been entered into between the Committee and the teachers, and the present salaries would have to continue until, at least, notice was given to the teachers.—Mr Jose thought the members of the Committee would find out that they were respon- sible for the salaries He took it that the teachers at present in their employ would remain at their present salaries, whereas it would be for the Committee to determine what they would pay in the future.-The Chairman then ruled out of order anything that members wished to move in the matter, and the matter dropped. TO INTERVIEW THE BOARD OF EDUCATION. Mr J. A. Manaton and Mr G. A. Birkenhead, the architect, were appointed to interview the Board of Education with reference to the plans for the re-organisation of Holton-road Schools. IN QUEST OF TEACHERS. The Chairman, as one of the committee appointed to visit different training colleges for the selection of teachers, said they had visited Cardiff, Swansea, and Aberystwyth, and had obtained interviews with teachers, and after discussion the Committee appointed seven male, eight female, and four infants' teachers. The same committee were authorised to visit Cheltenham College with the same object in view. APPOINTMENT OF FIRST ASSISTANT. Four applications were received for the position of first assistant at Clive-road Mixed School, and Miss Gwen L. Owen, Barry, was appointed. RESIGN ATI ON. The Committee accepted the resignation of Miss A. Bevan, assistant at Hannah-street P, School. TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE. It was decided to allow Miss Walmsley to obtain temporary assistance for her school. WANT OF ACCOMMODATION. Miss G. M. Jenkins wrote stating that there was only one class to which children could be admitted at Holton-road School. She wished to know what to do with regard to new-comers. Rev T. Pandy John suggested that they restrict the age of admis- sion to four years, which would prevent to a great extent overcrowding.—The matter was referred to the Sites Committee. LEAVE GRANTED. Mr A. Morgan was granted permission to attend the London Matriculation Examination. REPRESENTATIVES APPOI is TK1). The Association of Education Committees wrote asking that the Committee should appoint repre- sentatives, and the Chairman and Vice-Chair man were selected. THE MINUTES. Mr T. Thomas wrote offering to print the minutes of the Committee at 4s per page, and after discussion the offer was accepted, the Committee deciding to have all the minutes printed. LABOUR EXAMINATION. It was decided to hold a Labour Certificate Examination. DEFECTIVE CHILDREN. The Committee passed a recommendation by the managers of the class for defective children, that the class cnmmence on the 29th instant. SUMMER HOLIDAYS. It was agreed that the summer holidays com- mence about the 29th of July, for a month. LEAVE OF ABSENCE. Leave of absence was granted to Miss Shaw to I attend the Higher Froebel Examination. This was all the public business.

"FROM REFORMATORY TO TRAINING HOME." LECTURE AT THE SALVATION ARMY, BARRY DOCKS. At th;e Salvation Army Barracks, Thompson- street, Barry Docks, on Monday evening next, Captain Reuben Moss will deliver his interesting lecture, entitled, From Reformatory School to Salvation Army Training Home." Capt. Moss, who is the officer in command of the Barry Dock Corpg of the Salvation Army, has delivered his unique and instructive lecture on several occasions in other towns, and it has been cordially received. The proceedings will be in aid of the P.O.'a I.C.C. expenses. Doors open at 7.30, the lecture to commence at eight o'clock. Tickets, 3d each.

MANDAMUS APPLICATIONS AT BARRY. PROCEEDINGS TO BE TAKEN IN THE HIGH COURT. Counsel's opinion having been obtained in each instance, it has been decided by the Barry Pro- testant League to apply to the High Courts of Justice for a mandamus, declaring null and void the election of Mr F. W. Hybart, The Woodlands, as people's churchwarden for the parish of Merthyr Dovan, on the ground that due notice was not given of the poll for such election. Similar application will be made by Mr J. A. Hughes, solicitor, Barry, to declare illegal the appointment, by the Barry Urban District Council, of a progressive" member of the Education Com- mittee in place of Councillor J. Mil ward, whose term of office, according to the order of retirement fixed by the Council when the Committee was originally appointed last year, will not expire till April of next year. Both applications will, it is understood, be heard on an early date.

EMPIRE DAY EISTEDDFOD AT BARRY DOCKS. A very successful Eisteddfod in connection with Holton-road Girls' School was held at the Dinam Hall, Barry Docks, on the afternoon of June 2nd, to celebrate Empire Day." Competitions in nearly all the subjects taught in school were con- ducted, and book prizes provided by the Education Committee were awarded. Rev Ben Evans took the chair during the first part of the programme, and Mr J. A. Manaton during the second part. The following ladies and gentlemen kindly acted as adjudicators, and cordial thanks are due to them for the admirably fair manner in which the judging was conducted :—Writing, Mrs Pointon Newman essays; Mrs Edgar Jones; painting, Miss Masterman bandaging and bouquets of wild flowers, Mrs Bray recitation, Rev D. H. Williams, M.A. singing, Mr E. W. Waite. A special feature of the programme was the series of dramatic performances, for which prizes had been offered by Miss E. P. Hughes, M.A. Miss Hughes was present, and herself judged the acting, and awarded five books as prizes to the principal actresses in the Trial Scene from the Merchant of Venice," performed by girls from Standard VII. Mrs Bray and Mrs Edgar Jones also gave special prizes. An eisteddfod was also held in connection with the other Council Schools in the town.

BARRY MILITIAMAN ROBBED. The' Carmarthen Borough Bench on Monday last sentenced a notorious character, named Ada Thompson, to two months' hard labour for stealing a silver watch and chain, together with £1 in money, from a Militiaman named David Roberts, collier, living at Cadoxton-Barry.

FATAL ACCIDENT TO A BARRY FIREMAN. A flremam named Alexander Beaton, aged 38, was returning on board the steamer Horsley late on Monday night last, when he accidentally fell to the lower deck. When picked up ho was unconscious, and was conveyed to the Town Accident Hospital, and detained, suffering from severe injury to the head. The laafoytunate man lingered till Tuesday night$Vs0cumbed injuries,

HOSPITAL COMMITTEE. The Hospital Committee of the Barry District Council held their monthly meeting on Thursday afternoon, the 9th instant, when the members present were Dr G. iveale, J.P. (presiding), Dr J. Powell, Mr S. R. Jones, Mr John Williams, and Dr N. J. N. Bray. The monthly report of the Lady Superintendent (Miss Aldred) was presented, and showed that during May three patients had been discharged from hospital, three admitted, two died, and fibere were still two in. The only other business was the passing" of accounts.

PUBLIC HEALTH COMMITTEE. On Thursday evening, the 2nd instant, the monthly meeting of the Health Committee was held at the Clerk's Office, present-Dr P. J. O'Donnell (chairman), Messrs J. D. Watson, D. Morgan, John Williams, Dr Sixsmith. and W. Paterson. PORT SANITARY OFFICER'S REPORT. It was shown by the report of the Port Sanitary Inspector (Mr W. J. Hopkins) that 275 vessels were inspected during the month, and 60 found defective or dirty. Inspector Hopkins also reported that on the 16th ultimo the s.s. Delphic, from New Zealand via London, arrived at Barry with frozen meat, &c., 2,000 carcases of mutton, 7.965 carcases of lamb, and 997 boxes of butter, which were inspected, and notice of the destina- tion of the cargo was forwarded to the inspector of nuisances of the Urban Sanitary Authorities of such places of destination, who visit the refrigera- tors and provision shops thereat. MR PATJERSON'S OBJECTION. Mr Paterson drew attention to the decision of the Council in taking over the supervision, through the Licensing Committee, of the boarding-houses and the beach at Barry Island. As member of the Health Committee, he objected to bearing the cost of a department over which another com- mittee had jurisdiction, and moved that the Committee inform the Council that they could not see their way to be responsible for any expendi- ture incurred by any other Committee.—Mr Watson seconded, and the motion was carried. TIME OF MEETING. Dr Sixsmith did not see any excuse for the Committee meeting in the evening. It was hard, he thought, to bring the officials there in the evenings after working all day. In his opinion it would be quite convenient to hold the meetings in the afternoon. He asked the Chairman if he could move a resolution.-The Chairman If any member objects I am afraid notice of motion will have to be given.—The Clerk (Mr T. B. Tordoff): The previous resolution will have to be rescinded. -Dr Sixsmith then moved that the time be changed trom 7.30 to 3.30 p.m.—The Chairman seconded, and it was agreed to. BYE-LAWS FOR THE MORTUARY. The Chairman and Dr Sixsmith were appointed to deal with a draft set of bye-laws with respect to the Town Mortuary. INCORRECTLY REPORTED. Mr Paterson drew attention to the fact that at the previous meeting, when a case of plague was intimated, he was reported to have moved that the matter lie on the table. He wished to state that he did not do so.—Asked where such a state- ment had been published, Mr Paterson made a reply indicating that he had been correctly reported in the Barry Doek News. PUBLIC POSITION OF BARRY ISLAND. In accordance with instructions at the previous meeting, Mr J. C. Pardoe, A.M.I.C.E., surveyor, reported upon tha need of increased lighting accommodation for Barry Island.—The Chairman explained that on the following Monday a joint meeting of the Public Works and Licensing Com- mittees would be held, to take the whole of the circumstances of the power and authority of the Council over the Island into consideration. He thought some of the members of that committee should meet also.-Dr Sixsmith The less we do to the Island, until we have full public control, the better.—Mr Watson But they pay rates the same as other inhabitants of the town.—The question then arose about the matter not being provided for in the estimate, but Mr Watson con- tended that this was no argument, remarking that it would have to come up again.-However, on being put to the vote, only Mr Watson voted for considering the matter, which was thus dropped. -The Chairman I hope you will see that it is provided for in the next estimate, Mr Watson. A DANGEROUS URINAL. In connection with a letter from Mr E. B. Reece, coroner, asking that something be done to obtain improved access to the urinal at the corner of Broad-street and Island-road, Barry, where the death of a boy was caused recently whilst running out of the same and being run over in the road, the Surveyor presented plans.-Dr Sixsmith Is it in our estimate ? — The Uhairman No. — The Surveyor I do not think it is dangerous.-The Chairman I am of the same opinion. Our schools are equally dangerous.—Mr Paterson I think it is one of the most dangerous parts in the town. There are four cross roads and two hills. I agree with the opinion of the Coroner.—The Chairman There is always a difficulty in selecting sites for urinals.-It was resolved to put a railing around: the urinal in question. TOWN SANITARY OFFICER'S REPORT. By the report of Mr S. B. Sommerfield, town; sanitary inspector, it was shown that 52 nuisances- had been inspected during the month, and notices of abatement were served thereon. There were also 859 carcases inspected, all of which were found free from disease and the Slaughterhouse generally was in a satisfactory condition. There were then seven infected houses in the district. RECENT CASE OF SMALL POX. The Town Sanitary Inspector also intimated; that the recent case of small pox, a woman, of 11, Bassett-street, Barry Docks, was progressing; satisfactorily. PUTRID FISH.. Mr Sommerfield stated that on. the 26th, ultimo, he seized, after they had been sold by a Cardiff: vendor, a quantity of shrimps which were in a putrid condition, and were condemned and destroyed. The Inspector added that some of these imported vendors were a nuisance.—It was decided to take legal proceedings against the man who sold the shrimps. DYNAMITE PLOT." With regard to the bag of cartridges which, were found in an ash tub at the rear of Romilly-road, the Surveyor stated that no one lived at the house at present, the parties having removed to Newport. -Mr Paterson thought the question should not be dropped, but after further discussion it was allowed to lie in abeyance. YOUNG INFORMANTS. The Chairman stated that two. lads named Hopkins had reported that they saw Frank Peters and George Britt, both of Sydenham-street, Barry Docks, deliberately breaking a pane of one of the gas lamps.—Tbe boys appeared before the Com- mittee and were severely reprimanded by the Chairman.—The Chairman We offer a reward for this information. I suppose we will pay it to these boys who had given information.-The Port Sanitary Inspector They are my boys, and I will not let them take compensation, sir. — The 1 Chairman Oh, thank you I did know that. Gentlemen, we will have to thank these lads. { WATER WATER WATER Mr Paterson drew attention to the fact that some of the streets on the top of Barry hill did not get the benefits of the water carts, which were greatly needed.—The Surveyor explained that, with the limited number of carts at his disposal, he worked the district as best he could -Mr Paterson asked him to take these streets into consideration. THE LIFEBOAT PROCESSION, At the request of Mr W. B. Williams, secretary to the committee of the Bar-ry Lifeboat Demonstra- tion, which will take place on tb.,e 25th. instant, tlte Committee decided to allow she fire brigade to join the prooession, the question of whether the members of the Council being to the Council meeting. DRINK, GEE-GEE, DRINK. The Committee were informer] that the drivers of brakes iu the town eo-npiaincii [h.n tbe,e were no facilities at Barry or Barry Docks for giving a drink to their horses.—The Chairman What would the probable cost he ? — The Surveyor Aboat £ 10.—The Chairman Another thing not j provided for in the estiaiate.—Dr Sixsmith It is very necessary. Would the Society for the Pre- vention of Cruelty to Animals erect one?—The Chairman I don't think so in fact, I don't think we should ask them.—Dr Sixsmith moved that the Surveyor be directed to select a place somewhere in Tyne wydd-rmd. — Mr Watson seconded, — The Surveyor said fee could remove a trough from near the Slaughterhouse, which would only cost a couple of pounds- to put up.Tbe matter was left to the Surveyor a-nd Chairman of Committee.— Mr Morgan then suggested that a trough be placed at the side of the read beyond the Barry Station. where there was a continual supply of water.- This, it was pointed-out. was a private road but the Surveyor was instructed to inquire into the matter. TREES ATTENDANT. George Mills, the trees attendant-, having resigned, it was decided' to advertise for applicants to fill the vacancy. This concluded the business.

FINANCE COMMITTEE. On Friday afternoon- t'he Finance Committee met, the members present being Messrs W. J. Williams (chairman), James Jones, O. McCann, J. E. Levers, and S. R. Jones. THE TREASURER'S BABANCE. It was reported that the balance in the hands- of the treasurer amounted to £ 3,2§B. LOANS REQUIRED. The loans required; it was intimated by Mr T. B. Tordoff, the clerk, amounted to £ ."9,758, and be read a list of offers, none of which were, however, favourable. —The Chairman moved that the borrowing of the money be deferred for a month, and it was agreed to. LIBKA BI BS* COMMITTEE MINUTES. The Clerk stated that a little more than a year ago the Council decided that the minutes of the Public Libraries' Committee be printed for the convenience of the Council,.it being decided also to pay for the same. The cost the previous year was .£31. Mr Tordoff added that the tender for the printing of these minutes for twelve months had already been accepted, and the members thought they could not now do anything until the contract had expired.—On the proposition of Mr Levers, seconded by Mr S. R. Jones, it. was agreed to let the matter proceed as heretofore till the pre- I sent tender had expired, when the matter would be again raised. COST OF ADVERTISING* A statement was presented showing that the cost of advertising during the previous year was :£150 18s (£91 Os 6d for the Council, and 959 178 6d for the Education Committee).—Mr MeCann: We cannot do anything with this. It is oat as low as possible. —The Clerfe:; W ith regard to the annual accounts we are bound to advertise them. -The Chairman We will pass on then. THE COUNCIL'S ASSOCIATION CONFERENCE. A request was read from the Association of District Councils, to which- the Barry authority is affiliated, asking them to appoint representatives for the annual conference, to be held at Buxton on Thursday, July Itttb.-—Mr James Jones I suppose there is no objection to a member going on his own. (Laughter.)—It was resolved to refer the matter to the Council. This was all the business.

SUBMARINE MINERS PREPARED FOR- W A R. INTERESTING: EVIDENCE BY LIEUT.-COLONEL HWGSES, SEVERN DIVISION. Amongst the Volunteer officers who recently gave evidence before the Royal Commission on Volunteers and Militia was- Lieut.-Colonel J. A. Hughes, of Barry, the comcaanding officer of Severn Division Royal. Engineers Submarine Miners. In the course of his evidence, Colonel Hughes stated that in his opinion mueh remained to be done to place the Voulunteer service in a thoroughly efficient state. The question of officers was- one of the chief points, while Volunteers themselves ought to be under the Army Act. If the country had to depend upon the Volunteer, forces for defence in case of invasion the position of the force was hardly what was needed.. They did not get sufficient training dur- ing the year to enable them to face troops who had undergone a different kind of training One of the main needs of the Submarine Miners was that they should have instructors, as other Volunteer corps bad; Lieut, Col. Hughes was asked the following question by the Duke of Richmond and Gordon:- And you. think, in the event of mobilisation that the men at your disposal would be sufficiently taught to take up all their duties and be able to defend the Channel ?;"—" Yes, I do." You would have no fear abuut that ? None whatever." In further evidence he said that at the camp each year the men steaaaed out every day and did the work in the mine fields in exactly the same way as in actual warfare. The real work was done in the mine fields; the drills in the winter could only be preparatory to a large extent. By having the camp at Barry, where they were independent of tide, the men were able to go out in a steamer each day and obtain steady and con- secutive drill for a fortnight. Sir Ralph Knox:: Do you think, supposing we were threatened with, invasion, your men could go down that mine-field and work it satisfactorily ? Lient.-Col. Hugb-e8: Yes, I think so. Continuing, witness said that at present their only instructors were privates and non-commis- sioned officers of the Royal Engineers. If they had one or two non-commissioned officers as instructors, whose sole duty it should be to give instructions to the Volunteers it would meet all requirements. Replying to Mr Spencer Wilkinson, Lieut.-Col. Hughes said, he was satisfied with the competency of his officers to have charge of the mine field. Out of twelve officers in the division nine of them had passed Parts I., II., and III., practically the same examination as that of the Royal Engineer submarine mining officer. Of the other three one had only just joined, and the other two had passed Parts I., and II. If war was declared next day he would be ready to do his part of the business. They were unable to practice at night off Barry owing to the number of ships passing up and down Channel. He would like to have night practice if they could get authority, on stated nights, by notice to Lloyd's. Lieut.-Colonel Hughes also suggested that Volunteer officers should be exempted from serving on juries. They certainly should be privileged above the ordinary civilian who did nothing for the State. He fe&d no difficulty in regard to obtaining recruits.

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BARRY SHIPWRIGHT FATALLY POISONED BY MUSSELS. The Barry Dock police on Tuesday mateing last received information of the death ot a man from the effects of poisoning. On Monday even- ing Henry Robert Johnstone, aged 45, a ship- wright, of 9, Upper Pyke-street, Ba,rry Docks, came home shortly after five eclock with a quantity of mussels, which he had gathered at Barry Docks. At the house he ate one, having previously partaken of some in a raw state whilst gathering the same. Later in the evening-, Johnstone complained of ieeling unwell, &nd drank a quantity of milk. He became \var«e, however, and Dr N. J. Northey Bray Nsto called in, but medical ai4 proved unavailing^$.nd John- stone died shor.Hy Ufnrg midnight. An inquest t will beheld,