Barry Dock News

S HORSES, CATTLE, DOGS, BIRDS. THE ELLIMAN E.F.A. BOOK. 193 pages, cloth board covers, Illustrated. 240,000 copies issued. —~ ANIMALS. A KNOWLEDGE OF CO\ j rivrt En-, man rut j.•.»-»./ animals trea+ ( i jj ence in c*s < f t 3 8 CA.TTL12, D^S 1 s J tism, Comm n c » i C 6 1 and LunsfN etc n 1 Cattle, of Do«?a. ana of Birus. ;=>. V"g parts of the worirt statm>M>-Ci: :v •. Or upua fj terms to b, fouiul upon a la^el al v i t io of the back of the* rapper c? bottles, 2o- 3o. •->■'•*1.2=3 | ELLJMAN'S ROYAL ll.Z GGATJON. ELLIMAN'S for Sprains, PLc imi am, Curbs, | Splints whan forniinsf, 1 ti ews, ap- I ped Hooks, Over-vea-. IO .SO. CH'S. | Broken Kuees, Sore Shouice^'a, boi-«Thtfoftts. | Sore Backs in Horses; sprains in Do^a, | Cramp in Birds, etc. i The Dogs-Birds section, Si pages only, may be had 1 apart from the complete hook of I0S pages, anil Uijs | section alone (54 pages) Is free an't t>o^ tree. A sizr. at i 7il. is now on sale for o'vnerj o> Dogs and Birds requiring to use a small quantity only of » ELLIMAN'S EMBROCATION, ELLIMAN, SONS & Co., SLOUGH, ENG. ||

HOW THE BRITISH PUBLIC INVESTS. An article which is given first place in the February number of the" Financial..Review of Reviews'" has attracted considerable attention. The writer comments on the reckless and neglectful manner in which Englishmen treat their investment lists, and shows that the waste- fulness which characterises the work of our Public Departments is also recognisable in Our investors' treatment of their capital. The wild worship of new companies, and the disastrous consequences of speculation, are con- trasted with the advantages of solid investment and security of capital. Other articles in the February issue are from the pens of the Hon. W. Pember Reeves (High Commissioner for New Zealand), Dr Henry Dyer (of the University of Tokyo, Japan), and Mr George Withers, the latter presenting a vigorous exposure of the shortcomings of the Stock Exchange, and the investment dangers which are incurred by the investor. There is an interesting review of all the principal financial topics of the month, and a complete statistical record of 4,000 stocks and shares. The" Review" consists of 240 pages, and is issued at Is.

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MACHNOW, THE RUSSIAN GIANT, AT THE CARDIFF EMPIRE. Machnow, the Russian giant, has been brought direct from the interior of Russia to England, and will make his first appearance at the Cardiff Empire on Monday next, arriving at the Great Western Railway Station at 2.15 from London. Machnow, the modern Gulliver, was born at Charkow 23 years ago, and his actual dimensions to-day are 9ft. 2^in. from head to foot. He wears the largest hats ever made for a human being. His frock coat cuts into sufficient material to clothe five average-sized men. His boots are so large that they cost eight guineas a pair, and three pairs of his socks, which have to be specially woven for him, would, if unseamed, make a cover- let for an average cot. On tbe forefinger of his right hand Machnow wears a great gold ring, which weighs half a pound, and would make a respectable collar for a fox terrier. The following is his food for one day :—Three quarts tea, three quarts beer, 30 eggs, 71b. meat, 51b. bread and butter, and 51b. potatoes. At night three beds placed sideways are required when he wishes to sleep, and three blankets sewn end-on are necessary to provide a single covering for him. He is prevented by reason of his extraor- dinary height and breadth from travelling in an omnibus, and he cannot walk through the streets because the shop blinds strike him in the chest. The only handy vehicle to carry him about is a pantechnicon van. and even the largest of these is anything but comfortable for him.

FOOTBALL. ——— •*> SEMI-FINAL, BEVAN SHIELD. BARRY DOCK ALBIONS v. ROATH OLD BOYS. Roath Old Boys are about the only local corn bination which Barry Dock Albions have cause to fear, although the latter team occupy the topmost position of the Cardiff and District League, Roath coming second. Early this season the Cardiff team visited Barry, and broke the Albions' two years' ground record by two goals to one. Conse- quently a good crowd assembled on Saturday afternoon last at the Buttrills, Barry, to witness the above encounter. Both sides were prepared to make a bold bid for victory, and it was hoped that the match would prove a good coaching game for the Albions in view of their meeting with Merthyr Vale at Newport next Saturday, in the semi-final round for the South Wales Junior Cup. The teams fielded as follows :— Albions Goal-F. Connor back-A. Hayward and W. English; half-back—A. Thomas, W. Williams, and E. Westall; forward—T. Davies, R. Pratt, T. S. Lewis, H. Thornhill, and J. Martin. Roath Goal—Sheppard back — Court and Evans half-back—Thomas, Fear, and Simmonds forward-Aitken, L. Nash, Plews, Williams, and Dixon. Refferee, Mr W. H. Merrett, Cardiff. Barry started with the slope, but the visitors became aggressive. Play was worked to the Roath end, and after desultory efforts on the part of the Albions' forwards, Dixon miskicked, and Martin scored. Continuing to utilise the advan- tage of the gradient th3 Albions tested the opposing defence, and Sheppard having been enticed out of goal, Tom Lewis received the ball, and notched the Albions' second point. Following this both teams set a hot pace, and Connor cleared a low shot. In trying to prevent Nash breaking through, English handed just outside the penalty araa Thomas took the kick, and scored in one of the top corners, giving the Albions' custodian no chance. The Barry men maintained an attacking position, and tried various methods to score. Ultimately A. Thomas tried a long shot, which Evans, one of the Roath backs, drove into his own net. Just before the interval, Roath looked dangerous, but they were repulsed. Half-time score :—Barry Dock Albions, three goals; Roath Old Boys, one goal. The game was mo: e even in the second half, but the Albions were more vigorous when on the aggressive. Tom Davies tested Sheppard with a beautiful shot, and soon after Thornhill kicked against the cross-bar, whilst Sheppard smartly cleared from Martin. The Barry forwards again visited the Roath end, where one of the backs mulled, and Pratt rushed up and registered the fourth goal in the nick of time. In a few minutes Tom Davies brought off a lovely run, and scored a splendid goal for the homesters. Subsequently I Roath were given a free kick, and the ball having been lifted into the Barry goal a couple of forwards rushed it through. Nash made a lightning run for the home citadel, but Connor ran out and saved pluckily. The visitors, headed by Nash, 'now made things warm, and conceded several corners. Connor distinguished himself brilliantly between the sticks. Final score :—Barry Dock Albions, five goals; Roath Old Boys, two goals.

DINAS POWIS v. CARDIFF ST. GERMAN'S. HOME PLAYER BADLY INJURED. Played at Dinas Powis Common on Saturday last, and a good game resulted in a win for the home team by two goals to one try. The tries for Dinas Powis were obtained by Ivor Evans, and both were converted by H. Trott. During the second half an accident of a somewhat serious nature occurred. Ivor Evans, one of the half- backs, in making a rush down the field, collided with an opposing player, and fell awkwardly, sustaining a fracture of the collar bone. Evans was attended by Dr Roche, and carried home. CADOXTON RADICAL INSTITUTE v; CATHAYS OLD Boys (CARDIFF). — With a weakened team, Cadoxton Radical Institute were beaten by Cathays Old Boys, at Cardiff on Saturday last, by four goals to two. BARRY RAILWAY OFFICES v. ROATH PARK OLD Boys RESERVES (CARDIFF).—As the result of their win by four goals to three over Roath Park Old Boys Reserves, on Saturday last at Cardiff, Barry Railway Offices considerably strengthened their position as leaders in the Fourth Division, Cardiff and District League. BARRY INTERMEDIATE OLD Boys V. CARDIFF OLD HIGHER GRADE.-The wet state of the ground prevented this match taking place at the Buttrills, Barry, on Saturday last. HOLTON UNITED (BARRY DOCKS) v. BARRY ALL WHITES. — The result of this match, at the Buttrills, Barry, on Saturday afternoon last, was a win for the United by four goals to one. STATION JUNIORS V. MERTHYR UNITED (BARRY DOCKS). Played at the Buttrills, Barry, on Saturday last, when the Juniors won by three goals to ml. The scorers were P. Martin, H. Lloyd, and D. Fraser. TYDFIL ROVERS V. RECTORY ALBIONS (BARRY DOCKS).—Played at Cadoxton on Wednesday last, the Rovers winning by six goals to nil. Fox (2), Henson (2), Shaughnessy, and Davies were the scorers.

BARRY AND PENARTH SCHOOLS' ASSOCIATION LEAGUE. HANNAH-STREET (CADOXTON) v. BARRY. -Barry have failed completely to make any progress in the Barry and Penarth Schools' League this season, and were again beaten on Saturday last by Hannah-street, at the Romilly Park, Barry, by three goals to one. The winners gave a sur- prisingly good display, and fully merited their win. S. Cartwright (2) and D. Evans scored for Hannah-street, Mr C. Wickect being referee. PYKE STREET (BARRY DOCKS) V. BARRY COUNTY SCHOOL—After a long series of victories, Barry County School were beaten the same day by Pyke- street, by three goals to nil, on the School ground. The County boys played gamely, but the winners displayed a superior knowledge of the game. Still the County School should be placed tecond in the League at the close of the season. CADOXTON v HOLTON (BARRY DOCKS).-FolIow- ing the somewhat one-sided character of the last two games, it was refreshing to see Cadoxton and Holton playing more evenly, and after a desperate struggle the teams had to be content with a draw of one goal each. Both custodians had plenty to do, but Holton really had the worst of the luck.

ATHLETIC CHATTER. [BY "SPECTATOR."] The question of the moment at Barry is how are the local harriers going to fare in the Welsh cross- country championship at Ely Racecourse, Cardiff, next Saturday ? V Writing in the Evening Express, "Spokes" gives honourable mention to E. W. O'Donnell, the Barry champion, as being the likely man to lead the runnsrs home in the senior championship, an opinion that seema to be universally shared amongst the harriers at Barry. ♦ O'Donnell will run in the Roath colours, inas- much as, being an international, he is debarred from running for hia own club. A ♦ Tom Bunford is regarded as a still greater favourite for the junior championship, and cer- tainly no runner has a better claim to the honour. Eiunford has run consistently for two seasons, and, excepting O'Donnell, no one at Barry can show him a clean pair of heels. F. Garrett may follow Banford closely to the winning-post; but I hope to see all the Barry men finishing well, and winning the junior champion- ship in no uncertain manner. V With Eddie O'Donnell on top of his form, one can reasonably hope that Barry will secure the double event. T. Griffiths will be unable to run owing to a wound on his heel. His place will be taken by W. Litchfield, the first reserve. # Will all those who intend accompanying the team on Saturday give their names (and fare) by Friday night to any member of the club, or the Secretary, at the Rooms. Train leaves Barry at 2.34 p.m., Cardiff (for Ely) 3.5.

NEXT SATURDAY'S FIXTURES. BARRY DOCK ALBIONS V. MERTHYR VALE—This match (Semi-final, South Wales Junior Cup) will be played at Newport train leaves Barry Dock Station at 1253 p, 111. Albion" ;—Goal—F. Connor back-A. Hayward (captain) and W. English; half-back — A. Thomas, W. Williams, and E. Westall; forward—T. Davies, R Pratt, T. Lewis, H. Thornhill, and J. Martin. All intending making the journey are requested to be at the station at 12.30. CADOXTON RADICAL INSTITUTE V. BARRY INTER- MEDIATE OLD Boys, -To be played on the Merch, Cadoxton; kick-off at 3 15 p.m. Radicals:— Goal—W. James; back—H. Hopkins and G.Jones; half-back—R. Cartwright, G. Dee, and T. Brooks forward-R. Bletso, T. Cockeram, A. Whyman, W. Ruckley, and J. Tyndle. DINAS POWIS V. MACKINTOSH, CARDIFF (RUGBY). -To be played at Cardiff. Dinas Powia :—Back —H. Trott; three-quarter back-W. James, E. Davies, J. Ferrier, D. J. Thomas, and H. Williams half-back—E. John and D. Ford forward-J. Cross, J. Clissold, B. Williams, W. Huson, E. Randell, W. Pearce, Arnold, Thos. Lloyd, G. Edwards, and A. Spear. BARRY RAILWAY OFFICES V. CATHEDRAL VILLA (CARDIFF).—This match (Fourth Division, Cardiff and District League, semi-final for championship and medals) will be played at the Buttrills, on the Barry Dock Albions ground kick-off ab 3.30 p.m. sharp. Offices Goal—I. Llewellin back-G. Smith and L. Whyman (captain) half-baek-A. Donaldson, ,A. Lowrie, and T. Spicketb forward —I. Davies, L. Jenkins, T. Williams, R. Bunford, and A. Griffiths.

BARRY ISLAND TRAGEDY. PRISONER AGAIN BEFORE THE MAGISTRATES. AND COMMITTED FOR TRIAL FOR WILFUL MURDER." Henry Dowdle, 55, boilermaker, of 54, Clive-road, Barry Island, was again placed in the dock at Barry Police Court on Friday last charged on remand with the wilful murder of his wife, Annie Dowdle, between the 10th and 12th instant. Mr D. W. Evans, solicitor. Cardiff, appeared for the Director of Public Prosecutions, and Mr T. P. Prichard, solicitor, Barry, defended. The magis- tratea were Mr J. C. Meggitt and Captain F. Murrell. At the outset Mr D. W. Evans detailed the circumstances of the case, and submitted plans of the prisoner's house and the adjoining house. He pointed out that at the inquest the prisoner's daughter said her mother was a heavy drinker, but the two doctors who conducted the post-mortem examination would state that there were no signs of drinking on the body. Mr W. E. Knapman, architect and surveyor, Barry, produced the plans referred to.—Cross- examined, witness said the wall dividing the two houses was about lOJin. thick. Mr Prichard In your opinion could a person in the sitting-room of No. 53 hear groans from up- stairs at No. 54 ?—I think it is possible. Is it possible for a person looking through the bedroom window of No. 53 to see the doorstep of No. 54, which is 14ft. away ?—They could see a part of the doorstep. I put it to you that only a portion of the pave- ment could be seen?—I would not like to say for certain, but I am almost sure one could see a portion of the step. Mr Evans If a person was sitting on the window-ledge with the window open she could see the step all right, I suppose l-Yes. Mr Evans That is what I shall prove. Emily Jane Thomas, a young woman living at 53, Clive-road, repeated the evidence which she gave at the inquest, as to seeing prisoner dragging his wife out of the house by her hair, and throw her on to the pavement. Dowdle then returned to the house and handed out to his wife a hat and shawl, and in doing so he struck her on the neck, remarking, I will murder you before I finish." On the following morning prisoner came into the yard, as if searching for someone, and said, Where the —— is she ? I will murder the when I find her." At about midnight on Saturday she heard a crash from the kitchen of Dowdle's house. When she saw the prisoner drag his wife out of the house she was sitting on the window- ledge, with her head outside.—Cross-examined, when deceased was struck witness did not see Dowdle himself it was only a man's hand that she saw. The deceased had been drinking that afternoon. George Watson, labourer, of 53, Clive-road, corroborated in the main the evidence of the previous witness. On the Saturday evening, he added, he heard a screech from Dowdle's house, but he could not say whether it was that of a. man or woman. When he was going to bed that night about midnight he heard a thumping sound emanating from the kitchen at No. 54. John Evans, electrician, 53, Clive-road, swore to hearing a quarrel at No 54, Clive-road, on Satur- day evening, the 10th instant, and about midnight he heard a sort of hoarse scream from the same house, but no sound of any kind the next day. Miss Alice Davies, barmaid at the Marine Hotel, described a visit paid by the *pjrisoner to the Marine Hotel on the Saturday evening in question. She refused to supply him with drink because she thought he had had enough. He replied, "lam not drunk, miss. No one knows the trouble I am in." Theophilus Jones, thirteen, said that he was selling papers on the Saturday evening, and called at the vaults of the Marine Hotel, where he supplied Dowdle with an evening paper. Prisoner asked him to come down to the house with him to light the fire, and on the way down Dowdle gave him a sovereign to get him a bottle of whisky, which he obtained and took to Dowdle's house, where the prisoner told him that his wife and son we re ill in bed. William Wailes, boilermaker, 14, Redbrink- crescent, said he was in the Marine Hotel on Monday morning the 12th instant,- when prisoner came in, and said, Billie, I am in trouble my dear old lass is dead. She fell downstairs, and my boy and girl have left me." Witness went with the prisoner to the house, and found Mrs Dowdle lying dead on the floor of the front bedroom. He then went for the police.—Cross-examined he had known Dowdle for about seventeen years. He had never known him to be violent, not even in drink. Nellie Dowdle, of Harold-street, Roath, Cardiff, daughter of the deceased, a barmaid, said that she and her brother, an invalid, had been staying with their parents at Barry Island from the 6th to the 9th instant. On the evening of the 9th her brother and herself returned to Cardiff. Her parents had been drinking and quarrelling, and her father dragged her mother through the passage by her clothes, and not by the hair.- Cross-examined, witness said her mother was given to drinking. She was very aggravating when in drink, and fell about a lot. Her mother frequently had fits. Her father never struck her mother except under great provocation. P.O. Walter Shillum (350) proved finding the body of the deceased lying on the floor of the front bedroom on Monday morning, the 12th instant. Prisoner lay drunk on the kitchen floor. There were bruises on the woman's face, and blood had trickled from a small wound on the cheek. He tried to obtain admission into Dowdle's house on Sunday night, but was not successful. He did not think it was possible-for deceased to fall downstairs without marking the walls. Dr C. Aitken, Penarth, who assisted Dr Billups in conducting a post mortem examination of the deceased, said there was a bruise on the right cheek bone, a scratch on the left eyebrow, and a cut on the left nostril. Several teeth were loose, and on each side of the windpipe were bluish marks and scratches, and a blue mark under the right jawbone. If the deceased had fallen down- stairs he would have expected to see more bruises on the body. The primary cause of death was an effusion of blood between the membrane and the brain. A violent blow might have caused these injuries. By Mr Prichard: It was possible for the deceased to have fallen downstairs, got up again, and died some time afterwards. He believed the deceased expired some time after sustaining the injuries. Dr Percy Billups, Barry Island, corroborated, and gave it as his opinion that death was due to violence. Mr Prichard reserved his defence, and on being charged, Dowdle replied, I was not the cause of her death. I don't know how she died. I am not guilty." Accused was then committed for trial at the Assizes on the capital charge.

TWENTIETH CENTURY CLUB, BARRY. Members of the Club and the general public are reminded that Mr T. H. Thomas will lecture for the Club on Monday next, March 5th, at the Co-operative Hall, Broad-street, Barry, at 7.30 p.m. Subject, Keltic Art." The lecture will be illustrated by superb slides. E. P. HUGHES, Vice-president.

THE PEARL LIFE ASSURANCE COMPANY. INCOME INCREASED BY NEARLY FIFTY PER CENT. The forty-second annual report and statement of accounts of the Pearl Life Assurance Company, which will be found in our advertising columns this week, show another remarkable stride in the direction of thrift and provision for old age and death, which have made the last two decades so remarkable not only in the ordinary branches of insurances, but in the industrial branches created by the Pearl and other kindred institutions, so much so that if the old accepted seven wonders of the world were revised and added to, Indus- trial insurance would certainly find a place in the list. The Pearl," although a comparatively new Company when some other concerns are taken into consideration, has risen proportionately in public favour, no greater proof of which can be forthcoming than the fact that in four years its income has increased from J61,005,988 in 1901, to £1,499,102 last year, an increase of close upon 50 per cent., while the assets in the same period have doubled, the actual figures being £ 2,857,208 in 1905, as against £1,429,782 in 1901. Both the ordinary and industrial branches have alike benefitted, especially the latter, which shows the confidence reposed in the Company by the working classes. In every branch of income the balance- sheet shows a more than ordinary state of pros- perity, a few figures in connection with which will have greater weight than mere complimentary assertions. For the first time in the his- tory of the Company the sum assured in the ordinary branch has exceeded a million of money, and the total surplus, after providing for all liabilities, is £ 560,'670. Of new policies 1,359,086 were issued during the year. and the premium income on policies in the Company's books now amounts to considerably over a million and a half, while during the year £ 411,743 odd were paid out in life claims, grants, and matured endowments, which makes a grand total of nearly five millon pounds paid out since the formation of the Company, or on an average of nearly P,120,000 a year for the 42 years it has been in existence. Beyond this scarcely anything more remains to be said to prove the increasing popularity of The Pearl and the prompt and generous manner in which all claims are settled is one oftthe chief characteristics of its i/usiness acumen. Coming nearer home, the staff in the Barry district maintain their prestige for attention to their duties, both in the interests of the Company and their clients, the insured, and the increase of business at Barry indicates their efforts have not been in vain, and will compare favourably with other places. Every information and attention will be given to enquirers on application to the district superintendent, Mr A. C. Redman, St. Mawes Villa, Kenil worth-road, and 107, Court-road, Cadoxton-Barry. or from his assistants.

THE VOLUNTARY HOSPITAL, BARRY DOCKS. ANNUAL MEETING OF SUBSCRIBERS. The eighth annual meeting was held at the Voluntary Hospital, Barry Docks, on Tuesday evening, the 26th ultimo. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. The report was afterwards read and discussed. It was proposed by the Rev J. Harris, seconded by Mrs Roberts, and carried unanimously, that the very gratifyiug report be adopted, published, and circulated. One hundred and thirty-eight men, women, and children were treated during 1905 ninety-nine were discharged convalescent, twenty died, and ten were discharged relieved or other causes, and nine were passed to 1906. Ten more were treated than in 1904. The receipts for the general fund were d6605 16s 2^d. In 1904 the 4 receipts and expenditure were d6596 lis 8id. Towards the building fund d6115 were raised during 1905. Total received towards the building, A506 9s. Total cost of building, including cost of transfer and appeals, £1,367 4s Id. Still owing on building, £ 860 15s Id. i.

BARRY EDUCATIONAL SOCIETY On Wednesday evening last Professor W. S. Boulton, B.Sc., F.G.S., Cardiff University College, addressed a meeting of the Barry Educational Society on the subject of Local Geology." The lecture, which was an interesting one through- out, was illustrated by limelight views. Mr Edgar Jones, M.A., occupied the chair. The intended lecture on Wednesday evening next on Education by Self Activity." by Princi- pal Harris, M.A., Normal College, Bangor, will not be delivered.

BARRY GOLF MEDAL COMPETITION. Notwithstanding the unfavourable weather, there were six entries for the monthly medal com- petition of the Barry Golf Club on Saturday last, but play was materially affected by the high tricky wind which prevailed. Mr H. Radford was the I winner, with a net score of 81. The best scores were I Gross. H'cap, Net. Mr H. Radford 91 10 81 Mr G. S. N. Came 89 7 82 Mr W. Price Jones. 92 8 84

V To MOTHERS.—Mrs Winslow's soothing Syrup has been used over fifty years by millions of mothers for their children while teething, with perfect success. It will relieve the poor sufferer immediately. It is pleasant to taste it produces natural quiet sleep, by relieving the child from pain, and the little cherub awakes 10 as bright as a button." Of all Chemiats, Is lid per bottle.

CHESS: BARRY V. CARDIFF. A match was played on Tuesday evening lasfc at Barry between the Cardiff and Barry Chess Clubs, when the former won by 13 games to 4 Scores:— BARRY. CARDIFF. W. H. Murrell. 0 0 J.D.Chambers. 1 1 J. M. Murgatroyd 0 0 A. E. Cedervall. 1 l T. G. Baker R. H. Seel li F. Donovan 0 A. S. Jones 1 J. F. Williams. 0 T. Sutton 1 G. L. Bastian *1 W.Jenkins. 0 I. H. Evans 0 E, VV. Rees 1 *x W.R Howell 0 0 F.'W. Ensor 1 f G. Morris l 0 E. B. Thomas 0 1 T. Morris 0 1 J. Sievwright 1 0 S. E. Evans 0 J. O. Long 1 4 13 Adjudicated.

NOTHING SUCCEEDS LIKE SUCCESS. The unprecedented demand for Horniman's Pure Tea during the past year has beaten every record, and conclusively proves the decided preference given by all classes to Horniman's Pure Tea. Ask for it, see that you have it, and don't be put off with any substitute. Horniman's Pure Tea is "full weight without the package," and ALWAYS n^01ix^LiIKB'' 3°ld by:— Cash Supply Stores, 86, High street (Special Wholesale and Retail Agents); Hopkins, 88, High-street; Allen, High-street; Hibbert, 1, Castle-street. Barry: Cash Supply Stores, 234 and 236, Holton-road (Special Wholesale and Retail Agents) Morris, Holton road Williams, Thompson street; Lewis, Graving Dock-street; Gardiner, 10, Dock View-road; T. C. Symonds, 140, Holton-road. Cadoxton Abernethy, High-street; Griffin and Davies, Grocers (Wholesale Agents), Penarth; Hobbs, chemist. Taff's Well: Thomas, grocer; &c.

CORRESPONDENCE. The Editor desires to state that he does not necessaril, endorse the opinion expressed by oorrespondente. Give me above all other liberties, the liberty to know, to utter, and to argue freely, according to conscience."—John Milton.

MR. ARCHIBALD AT BARRY. To the Editor of the" BARRY DOCK NEWS." DEAR SIR,-A great deal of good will accrue, I have no doubt, from Mr Archibald's inspiring and lucid lectures. At his Sunday afternoon lecture he was advocating small classes as a means to better and more effective work, and I feel sure that all true friends of education will heartily endorse his sentiments. While he was thus advocating, the Rev T. Pandy John interpolated the remark that the average number in each class in the elementary schools in the district is 27. That may be perfectly right, but as it gives ordinary people the impression that teachers in Barry get a very easy time with their small classes, I think Mr John might also have volunteered the information as to how the average was arrived at ? He might have said that in getting an average of 27, teachers who do not have charge of a class are taken into account, It would not have been amis* either if Mr John had mentioned the fact, of which he is perfeotly cognisant, that there are teachers in the district whose classes range from 50 to 60. Of course, some teachers have about half that number, some maybe less. Average is one thing, size of individual classes quite another.-Yours truly, IN Loco PARENTIS."

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Births, marriages, Deaths, In Memoriam, &c. BIRTHS. BUCKLER.-On the 5th ultimo, at Palmerstown, Cadoxton, the wife of Mr Tom Buckler, of a daughter. REEs.-On the 21st ultimo, at 17, Roaiilly-road, Barry, the wife of Mr C. L. Rees, of a daughter. WAY.—On the 25th ultimo, at 177, Court-road, Cadoxton-Barry, the wife of Mr Way, hair- dresser, of a daughter. WESTACOTT.—On the 26th ultimo, at 6. Evelyn- street, Barry Docks, the wife of Mr H. L. Westacott, of a sou. MARRIAGES. LAWES—HALLETT.—On the 25th ultimo, at St. Mary's Church, Barry Docks, by the Rev J. S. Longdon, M.A., rector, Mr Frank Lawes, Bon of the late Mr Robert Lawes. of Handsworth, Birmingham, to Nellie, youngest daughter of Mr Henry Hallett, of Box, Wilts. DEATHS. BUCKLER.—On the 24th ultimo, at Palmerstown, Cadoxton, Agnes Lucy, wife of Mr Tom Buckler, aged 23 years. DAVIES,-On the 25th instant, at Nautilus House, Kingsland-crescent, Barry Docks, Mrs Bessie Davies, wife of Mr Sydney Davies, dock pilot, aged 54 years. REES.-On the 24th ultimo, the Rev. Owen Rees, of the Forward Movement, Treorchy, formerly of the Presbyterian Forward Movement, Dinam Hall, Barry Docks.

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