Barry Dock News

ALDERMAN LEWIS MORGAN AT WENVOE. This evening (Friday) Alderman Lewis Mor- gan, the prospective Conservative candidate for South Glamorgan, will address a public meet- ing at Wenvoei Schools. Mr. C. D. Thompson, J.P., will take the, chair at 8.15. The Wenvoe Coniserva,tive Association will hold their annual general meetiinjg at the same place the same evening, at 7.30, when all Conservatives are in- vited to attend.

AT CADOXTON CONSERVATIVE CLUB. Next Saturday evening, at seven o'clock, Alder- man Lewis Morgan: will speak at Cadoxton Conservative Club. Mr. W. Huntley Thomas will take the chair, supported by several local gentlemen. A smoking concert will follow.

THE CANDIDATE AT THE WYNDHAM CLUB, BARRY. On Saturday evening next a "tmloking concert will be held at the Wyndham Conservative Club and Institute, Barry. The chair will be taken at 7.30 by Mr. A. C. Clissett, and during the evening a political address will be given by Alderman Lewis Morgan. Inter-affiliated mem- bers are invited to be present.

PUBLIC MEETING AT LLANTWIT MAJOR. Mr. Lewis Morgan will address a public meet- ing at the Town Hall, Llantwit M'ajor, on Mon- day evening .next, when the chair will be taken at seven o'clock by Mr. David Jenkins, Flem- ingstoame Court.

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TREORCHY ROYAL CHOIR AT BARRY. There was a crowded audience at the Romilly Hall, Barry, on Wednesday evening last, when an excellent concert was given by theTreorchy Royal Male Voice Choir, under the conductorship of Mr William Thomas. This choir has experienced numerous triumphs in America, Australia, South Africa, and the principal towns in the United Kingdom. They have also appeared before the late Queen Victoria, and hold the world's record for the number of prizes they have won. M S3 Cissie Thomas (soprano) assisted in the programme. Mr W. Jones Thomas presided, and the proceeds were in aid of Salem Welsh Baptist Chapel, Barry Docks. The programme opened with the singing; of the Welsh National Anthem by the Choir. Mr Trevor Lewis then gave an excellent rendering of "The Desert" (Emanuel). Miss Cissie Thomas was loudly applauded for her fine execution of the recit and air, 1, And God said and With Verdure Clad." Mr David Davies was accorded a well- deserved encore for his interpretation of Mendelssohn's I'm a roamer and the audience were treated to a charming performance by the choir of "The Hungarian March" (Berlioz), and as an, encore they gave The Men of Harlech." Miss Cissie Thomas and Mr Robert Jones sang with exceeding sweetness theduett, "Night in Venice h (Lucantoni); and the Choir followed with the unaccompanied selection of the Welsh part song "Oweg" (Price), a feature of this item being the rich volume of bass and tenor harmony. Mr Aneurin Edwards sang Thora (Adams) and an attrac- tive item was the quartette, "The Shamrock" (Dudley Buck), by the Royal Singers, accompanied by the Choir. Mr Todd Jones gave a fine rendering of "Killarney." The next item was the musical jest, "The Italian Salad," (Geene) by the Choir. The descriptive chorus, The Tyrol" (Thomas), also proved a great attraction. Mr Robert Jones delighted his audience with My Dreams" and the Choir sang" Peaceful Night" Mr Todd Jones following with The Outcast" (Donizelli), and the duett "Excelsior" (Balfe) by Messrs Todd Jones and A. Edwards. The Choir rendered another enjoyable chorus, "Song of the Northmen" (Maunder); and the concert, which was a great treat throughout, concluded with the singing of the National Anthem. Mr Hughe Hughes, Treherbert, was the accompanist.

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MEETING OF THE HOSPITAL COMMITTEE. The monthly meeting of the Hospital Com- mittee of the Barry Dostrict Council was held on Thursday last, Mr. J. E. Levers (chairman) presiding. The other members present were Messrs. T. Davies, J. Jones, J. Williams, M. Nicholas; ~W. Fowler, Dm. G. Neale, J.P., and P. J. O'Donntell. Mr. C. B. Griffiths also at- tended. The Matron (Miss M. Evans) reported that there were seven cases under treatment at the hospital ah the commencement of the past month seven had since been admitted, eight discharged, and six still remained in hospital. There had been: no deaths. Letters were read from the local branches of the 'Operative Plumbers' Society and the Dockers' Union advocating the appointment of a resident medical officer at the hospital, and protesting .against the scheme of the British Medical Association for the medical staffing thereof. Dr. Neale said he had received a let- ter from the Council of the British Medical Association, and proceeded to read the same, when Dil. 'O'Donnell questioned whether the letter should be read before it had been before a meeting of the local branch of the Associa- tion. He thought the letter was sent with the intention of Dr. Neale calling a meeting for the purpose of its being read.—Dr. Neale It does mot say anything about that.—After a. brief discussion, Dr. 'Neale did not read the letter, ajnd on the motion of Mr, J. Williams, con- sideraitioin of the two letters was deferred until the Committee had heard from the medical men of the town regarding the communication to Dr. Neale.

Tj HEALTH COMMITTEE. THE NEED OF A FIRE ENGINE. STRONG LETTER FROM SUPT. MORRIS. The Health Committee held their monthly meeting the same day. Dr. P. J. O'Donnell (chairman,) presided, and the other members in attendance were Messrs. J. E. Levers, J. Wil- liams, M. Nieholas, G. Wareham, W. Fowler, C. B. Griffiths, J. Jones, T. Davies, W. R. Lee, ,and E. Phillips. The Town: itarry Inspector (Mr. is. B. Sommerfield) reported that during the past month 56 nuisances had been, inspected, and a similar number of notices served, 46 of which had been complied with. Twelve drains had been tested, eight being found defective. With the exception of one bakehouse, orders for the whitewashing of which had been given, all the factories, workshops, cowsheds, and dairies in the town were in a satisfactory condition. There had been twelve infected houses during the month; and owing to several children in one standard at Cadoxton Girls' School suffering from diphtheria and scarlet fever, one of the classrooms thereat had been disinfected. A report was received from the Barry Nurs- ing Association with regard to work done by the nurses during October under the Notifica- tion of Births Act. The report stated that 80 births had. been, attended and tabulated, 214 visits paid previous to October, and six deaths recorded. The report of the Port Sanitary Inspector (Mr. C. Hcekley) for the past month showed tha;t 327 vessels had been inspected. and notices served for the removal of 44 nuisances. All the factories, workshops, and sanitary conveni- ences around the docks were in a, satisfactory state. Of six samples of water taken from ves- sels in the dock, one was found unsatisfactory, and notice served .for the fresh water tanks to be thoroughly cleansed and a fresh supply taken on board. A letter was received from the. County Medi- cal 'Officer (Dr. W. Williams) with regard to the repofrted insanitary condition of Barry Police Station. The letter stated that the sta- tion was iW temporary one, leased for a, short period by the chief constable. The landlord would have to carry out the necessary work, and if it was not done they could remove the station elsewhere.—Inspector iSommerfield reported that he had served the usual notices, but they had not beeni complied with. He asked if he should take proceedings.—The Chairman: Cer- tainty go through, the usual procedure.—This it was decided (Should be done. A letter was read from Police-superintendent D. Morris with regard to the need of additional fire appliances in the town. Supt. Morris asked for a) neiw: fijrie (engine, fully equipped, with thirty lengths of hose; a, nre esca-pe and reel for Cadoxton, two stand pipes, two branch pipes and nozzles, and four canvas jumping sheets. Owing to lack of drying appliances after using the hose, and several fengths having been damaged at the Hippodrome nre, there were now only six lengths of hose fit for use. Tlie1 supply was necessary without delay, and unless it was forthcoming, in fairness to himself aind the residents of Barry, Supt. Morris added, he could not main,tadni his position a.9 captain of the fire brigade. Enclosed with the letter was a list of constables" clothing; damaged at the recent Hippodrome fire.—The Surveyor (Mr. J. C. Pardoe) stated that he had wired for five- lengths of hose, which would mean a cost of E22, and his action was endorsed.—The Chairman said the tower of the old fire station could be used for the purpose of drying the hose. He, thought a special meeting sho-uld be convened to consider the whole question, which would' involve a large ^expenditure. For example, thirty lengths of hose were asked for, white five- lengths cost £22. They IDIwst get a, fire engine and other things, but it was a, big matter to consider.— Mr. -Nicholas thought Supt. Morris ought to be present iait the special meeting,— Tha Chairman: Some people say ifws have a fire engine we would not have sufficient water to use it. The police, however, say yes, and tha.t it depended ion the amount of hose.—The Clerk (Mr. T. B. Tordoff) read a report of a. sub- committee recently held with regard to the necessity of providing additional fire appliances in the townw The report suggestedtiha,t a motor fire engine be provided, and that Cardiff and Pemarth be visited for the purpose of inspecting the fire1 engines and appliancea thereat-—Mr. Fowler: It is no good having a fire engine if we have not the water.—Mr. Levers: I am told that the old engine emptied itself before it could be filled.—The Clerk explained that the committee had £ 150 in hand for fire brigade pur- poses from the sale of the old engijn.e.—Ulti- mately the matter was postponed, a special meeting of the committee to be convened to further consider the question, amd 8Jmotlon by Mr. Fowler, that the Cardiff fire appliances be inspected, was also agreed to. It was further decided to replace the damaged uniforms of the police. ApplicationfS were received from the various lads employed on, the iroads for an increase of wages, but the requests were not. grafnted. This concluded the principal business. —

PUBLIC LIBRARY COMMITTEE. The nionthly meeting of the Barry Public Library Committee wais held on, Thursday even- ing, Mr. D. W. Roberts (chairman) presiding. There were also present Councillors D. Lloyd, J.P., J. E. Levers, M. Nicholas, W. R. Lee, S. R. Jones, J. Felix Williams/ G: Wareham, James Jones, D. Morgan, and J. Marshall, Messrs. John Jones, Rev. Ben Evans, F. Sharpe, W. S. Gilbert, J. R. Llewellyn, and Dr. Lloyd Edwards. The Librarian (Mr. J. Roch) reported that during the past month the library was jopened SO times, and 6,729 boobs were issued to bor- .roweps, thie classification being as follows :— Religion and philosophy 77, poetry and dra-ma 75, history 129, economics 81, fiction 4..549, bio- graphy 127, travel 130, science and arts 311, mis- cellaneous literature 262, magazine^ l^p, and reference 554. The weekly average of books is- sued was 1,346, compared with 1,539 last year, 75 per cent, feeimg woyka) of fictiop. H§} awun- ..L i ber of books issued to school children; was 288, J comprising 272 stories arnd 16 other classes. The total receipes amounted to 25 2s. Id. The pre- sentations to the librar y included file volumes of the Barry Dock News" and other local papers, presented by Mr. J. C. Meggitt, J.P., and Dr. O'Donnell. The Librarian reported that some of the news- papers supplied to the Barry Island Reading Room. were delivered at very irregular hours, causing great inconvenience:.—Messrs. M. Nicho- las and F. Sharpe wlerelappointed to report on the matter at the (next meeting. On the proposition, of the Rev. Ben Evans, seconded by Mr. S. R. Jones, it was decided to grant the sum of £10 for the renewal of I hooks in the lending library.. Mr. Gilbert called attention to the necessity of placing a lamp at the entrance to Cadoxton Reading Room, and it was agreed to refer the matter to the Health Committee. Several telid,eirs were received for the work of erection; of aoke-house at Barry Reading Room, that of Mr. H. Fisher, Barry Docks, at £ 9 15s., being accepted.

BOOKS SELECTION COMMITTEE. A meeting, of the Books Selection Sub-Com- mittee was afterwards held. Present, Mr. D. W. Roberts (in the chair), Councillors W. R. Lee and D. Morgan, Rev. Ben Evans, Dr. W. Lloyd Edwards, Mr. J. R. Llewellyn, and Mr. J. Jones. The recent public ilecture on Ganad,a, having proved a isuceess, it was decided to recommend that another lecture be given on the same sub- ject early in, the new year. I Other question were also considered.

FINANCE COMMITTEE. Mr. James Jones presided at the monthly meeting of the Finance Committee on Thurs- day evening. Present, Messrs. D. Lloyd, J.P., J. E. Levers, G. Wareham, J. Felix Williams, J. T. Hogg, M. Niehoias, J. Marshall, T, Davies, S. R. Jones, J. E. Levers, Dr. O'Don- nell, W. R. Lee, W. Fowler, E. Phillips, and D. Morgan. It was reported that the expenses of the Coun- cil in connection, with the recent Glamorgan Water Board Bill amounted to f,134 13s. lid. but there! wa^si also aai item of £82, members' ex- penses. in London.—This was considered satis- factory. Mr. Felix Williams asked if 'a ilad had not been appointed to deliver letters, etc., to mem- .bers of the Council, as a considerable number of letters, were sent by post..—The Clerk (Mr.. T. B. Tordoff): There is a lad appointed in the clerk's department, mainly to take out notices and minutes of meetings. He could hardly take out all the notices and letters for the, Council.— It was resolved that the matter be left in the hands of the officials. PROTESTS FROM THE L.R.C. A letter was received from the Barry Labour Representation Committee conveying a resolu- tion from that body condemning the action of the Council in increasing the salaries of the highly-paid officials. The Council should have made inquiries before doing so, as in the case of labourers who applied for increase in wages. A further resolution was received from the same body requesting the Council not to con- sider any application froinmunicip-al employees for increase of wages except on being promoted, unless the application came through a trade union; Both matters were referred to the Council. SHAVE EARLIER. With reference to the Shop Htours' Early Clos- ing Act, the Clerk stated that the time had elapsed during which could be miade regarding t;e proposed enforcement of earlier- closing in respect to barbers; and hairdressers at Barry. On the motion o Mr. J. F. Williams, se,conded by Mr. G. Wareham, it was decided that the Clerk proceed with tlie order, with a view to the Act being enforced in the town. A commiuiiiicaitiott was received from the' Rhondda Urban District Council suggesting; that the- Barry Council should appoint a depu- tation. to co-operate with other Councils in ap- proaching the Home Secretary with regard to enforcing the Early Closing Act, which would obviate the necessity of obtaining the assistance of the police in cases of non-compliance.—The Clerk was directed to reply that the Council did not dieem such a, course necessary so far as Barry was concerned, and if the assistance of the Home Seciretary was required at any future- time they would communicate direct with the Home Office. A better from the Barry branch of the Amal- gamated Society of Tailors was received, re- questing the Council to place all contracts for- uniforms, etc., in the hands of "fair shops" only, m order thai local labour might be em- ployed.—The matter was referred to the Uni- forms Committee. An -appeal for financiatl support was received from the Cardiff Mimicry, stating that the in- stitution was of great service to Barry. Last year there were 114 indoor patients from Barry, and 510 out patients. The amount contributed' from this district was £ 264, and the cost of maintenance £ 764'. maintenance £764=. On the proposition of Mr. Williams it was de- cided to reply stafting that the Council' had" no power to make a contribution other than the- support at present given. Other business was taken in private. I

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MRS. GRUNDY'S JOTTINGS The dissolution of Parliament is feed for December 28th and 29th. The first poUmg in the boroughs for the General Election will take place on January 8th, .and the first poUing in the counties on January 17th or 18th, the pro- rogation of Parliament extending to Januarv 15th. -:0:- The bouth Wales Miners' Federation have ap- pointed Messrs. Morgan, Bruce and Nicholas, solicitors, Pontypridd, to be the election agents of Mr. vY. Brace, M.P., at the forthcoming con- test in South Glamorgan,. -:0:- Last Saturday nine members of the crew of the steamer Thistlemor, of Sunderland, which foundered, with the captain and seventeen hands, on the previous Thursday during the gale off Clovelly, were landed at Barry, having been picked up by the steamer Arnd ale, of Whitby. There were ten. men rescued, but one, a fireman, died sooii afterwards. The gale is described as one of the worst experienced along the coast for years. The General Election, it is safe to say, will be, OWiJ of the most memorable and exciting w:thin living memory, but it is quite possible that the subsequent proceedings will be even more interesting.. If the Conservatives are suc- cessful, the result will, of course, be taken to be a justification of the Lords' action, but if the Liberals are returned we may expect some developments which will provide a chapter for British constitutional history. —: o: — it Mr. W. H. Lever, M.P., one of the most ex- tensive advertisers in the country, speaking at the inaugural dinner of the Advertising Mana- gers' Club in London last week, said no method of advertising gave better returns to the adver- tiser than the newspaper. This has always been my opinion, and the best means of reaching the public of the Barry district is through the medium of the "Barry Dock News." During the past four weeks, standard IIIA at Hoi ton-road Boys' School, consisting of 43 scholars, made an attendance of 100 per ce i'" -:0:- The Glamorgan Committee of Agriculture have tirs week passed a resolution congratulat- ing Poliee-supt. D. Morris, Barry Decks, and other (superintendents in the county on the im- proved condition effected generally concerning cases taken in hand under the Diseases of Ani- mals Act. Supt. Morris, it was pointed out, fully deserved credit for the excellent reports I he had presented, for they were evidence of the fact that he was discharging his duties con- &q:'entiously and! thoroughly. •— o: — The traffic receipts on the Barry Railway, including the Vale of Glamorgan Railway, last week amounted to £15,592. a decrease compared with the- corresponding week of last year of £ 1\G21>. Aggregate decrease, £ 17,989. — :0:— Mr Rankin Wenlock, F.R.G.S., Barry County School, this week completed hia fourth book for a London publisher.

DEVELOPMENT OF BARRY ISLAND. THE PROPOSED SEA WALL. Mr. C. B. Griffiths presided at a, joint meet- ing of the Public Works and Licensing Com- mittees of the Barry District Council on Tues- day evening, wlieu, the other members present were Messrs.. J. D. Watson, J. Marshall, T. Davies, J. E. Lexers, E. Phillips, J. A. Mana- ton, John, Williams, D. Morgan, E. Phillips and W. R. Lee.. The object of the, meeting was to consider the question of a sea wall and other suggested improvements lat Whitmore Bay, Barry Island. Sketch plans were submitted by Mr. J. C. Pardoe- (surveyor), who said he desired the opinion) of the Committee prior to submitting them to Mr. W. T. Douglas, the consulting en- gineer and expert. The plans included a sea. wall and promenade, with several shelters and a pavilioni to accommodate 2,000 people in the event of bad weather. A point discussed at some length was the level -of the promenade in relation to the road, and the advisability of ultimately aiew,fing -the ppejsent Isand |bajnk, extending the length of the Bay, amd allowing for an open sea-front. On the proposition of Mr. Manaton, it was decided to recommend that the sea wall should be two feet above the level of the Bay, and that tlie opinion of Mr. Douglas be obtained on this point. Mr. Lee spo-ke of the disadvantage of having the sea wall too low in comparison with the level of the road, stating that having engaged an expert, they should to some extent consider <¡advice. It was -agreed that the sea, wall should extend the length of the Bay, and that the sand bank should remaini, excepting in such cases where the sand would be required for filling up. The Committee decided to meet at Whitmore Bay, and to obtain the opinion of the expert respecting the suggested alterations.

THE RECENT FIRE AT MR EMERSON'S CYCLE WORKS, HOLTON-ROAD. 1 Mr J. T. Emerson begs to inform his numerons customers that he has converted a portion of hiS Works into a Temporary Show Room and Shop, which is being well stocked with all usual Cycle Goods, Roller Skates, Football and Hockey Goods, and the many Sundries and Novelties which have usually been on show in tbe window of 15, Holton- road. Repairs will be executed promptly, and Customers are requested to bring their Cycles to the Works iq. Beryl-Mad (round the corner from Holton-road. A large Lamp has been placed over the Work- shop Door, for the convenience of Customers call- ing after dark.

BARRY DOCK POPULAR CONCERTS. Mr L. G. D. Hanson and party supplied a delightful programme at the weekly popular concert at the Wesleyan Chapel, Holton-road, Barry Docks, on Saturday evening last. Mr James Cruise presided over an exceptionally large atten- dance, and those who took part in the programme were Miss W. Kendall, Miss Elsie Merric (London), Miss L. V. Kendall. Mr L. G. D. Hanson, Mr D. H. C. Hanson and Master W. Pook. Miss L. V. Kendall was the accompanist. An equally good programme i. promised for Saturday evening next at 7.30,

J!Jj I I Test Advertisement. I I FOB THE NEXT FEW WEEKS MESSRS. D. L EVANS and Co. Intend making a Test of their Advertisement in this Column by offering to those Customers who will ask, during the en- suing week. for either of the following Lines of Goods :— CARPET SQUARES. QUILTS. BLANKETS. COCOA MATS. COLOURED. TABLE COVERS FURS. THUTS— "I see in the, Barry Dock News you are advertising, at a reduced price, Carpet Squares" (or either of the Six: Lines of Goods enu- merated above) will be entitled to have the same at the SPECIAL SALE PRICES. D. L. EVANS & CO., The Leading Drapers, BARRY DOCK. r.

BARRY LABOUR REPRESENTATION COMMITTEE, PLEA FOR MUNICIPAL BAKERIES. MR. W. BRACE,. M.P., TO BE INTER- VIEWED. Mr. R. Stuart presided at a meeting of the Barry Labour Representation Committee cn Wednesday evemng last, when a lengthy discussion ensued on the desirability of municipal bakeries in the district.. Ultimately Mr. U. Richards moved, and Mr. S. McCord seconded, that in future all candidates for municipal honours be asked if they were in favour of municipal bakeries. A resolution was also passed endorsing the Parliamentary candidature of Mr. W. Braoe as the nominee of the National Labour Party for South Glamorgan. It was also agreed to ask Mr Brace to meet, the members of the Barry L.R.C. at a specially convened meeting. With regard to. the alleged introduction into the town of certain, manufactured joinery work for a Council oontraat, a resolution, moved by Mr. B. Williams, and seconded by Mr. H. Richards, was passed instructing the Secretary (Mr. J. A. Kelly) to write to the Barry Chamber of Trade, drawing their attention to the action of one of their members in importing joinery work into the district for the purpose of using the same in a contract for the District Council contrary to the G!ounaili fate trade clauses.

REVIEW OF PUBLICATIONS. "PEOPLE'S FRIEND ANNUAL." One of the best Christmas numbers is that issued by the "People's Friend." Here are a collection of Christmas stories—some of them highly amuSrlng-by such writers as Ethel F. Heddle, R. Andom, Agnes Grozier iAerbetrtsoo and Emeric Hulme Beaman. We have two copy- right Christmas Carols—music in both nota- nota-tions-one of them bv Sir John Stainer; likewise Christmas Games, Puzzleis, Toy-mak- ing, and fun of all sorts. This delightful Christ- mas number of the" People's Friend costs only one penny, and is issued along with the ordinary issue dated December 6th.. "THE LADYS WORLD." The Christmas number of The Lady's World," published on, the 9th December, price 6d., by post 9d. (Messrs. Htoraee Marshall and Son, 125, Fleet-street, E.C.), contains real Christmas stories by Orme Angus, J. J. BeU, WiLliam Le Queux, Owen Oliver, NateTine Tynan, Alice and Claud Askew, las. well as a long instalment of tihe fascinating serial by John Oxenham,* entitled, "A Maid of; the Silver Sea." This number is full of Christflaas. articles, Christinas Fancy Work," Christmas Cookery," "Fashions for the Festive Season," Amusements for Children,'1 along with all the usual features. Society and" Drama." hold prominent positions, while poems, pictures, etc., fill up the remainder of this book and make very excellent Christmas reading. A gratis pat- tern is given, away of a dainty dreasting jacket, which is fuIlly described and illustrated, so that it may be easily made at home. Order this number early from your newsagent, or from "The Lady% World Office, Essex-street, Strand, London, W.C.

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