Barry Dock News

BARRY COUNTY SCHOOL GOVERNORS. NEW GIRLS' SCHOOL OPEXED IX SEPTEMBER. AXXEAL GRANT AND RENEWAL OF SCHOLARSHIPS. A meeting of tho Board of Governors of Parry County School was held on Friday last at the Council Chamber. Parry Docks, the members present being Mr. J. Lowdon. J.P. (chairman). Colonel J. A. Hughes, C.B., Mrs. Sobering June-. Miss E. P. Hughes, Alderman the"Rev! 1). H. Williams. M.A.. Rev. H. H. Stuart. M.A.. Mr. J. A. Mann- ton. Dr P. J. O'Donnell. Mr. J. Marshall, and Mr. J. R. Llewellyn. Tho appointments made for the head tress to the teaching staff of the new Girls' School were confirmed and the report of the Salaries' Sub-Committee was considered. It. was reported that the Girls' County School will he opened on September 16th, but- a formal opening of. the school will take place, previous to that date, the Chairman, Mips E. P. Hughes, Mrs. Sibbering Jones, and Rev. D. H. Williams being appointed a committee to make arrangements for the official opening. ( HAIRED BARD APPOINTED MASTER. Tho Governors rpproved of the appoint- ment of Mr. P. A. Lewis (at present- teaching at Lausanne) as assistant French master; "and Mr. R. Williams-Parry. Merioneth (the Colw.yn Bay chaired hard), as Welsh and English master. For the new County School for Girls. Miss Gladys Etheridge, B.A., Miss Constance Blake. P.A., and Miss D. J. Amp- reville were appointed. Tho resignation of Mr. Rankin Wenlock was accepted and it was deckled to increase the salary of Mr. J. W. Lennox, commercial master, from tlOll) to -£120. 'I'FACIIERS' SALARIES IX SECONDARY SCHOOLS. A deputation from the Barry County School staff waited upon the governors as to salaries. Mr. D. T. Williams, one of the tefH-hers, stated that the staffs of all secon- dary schools in Glnmorgall had decided to K'iul deputations to their governors. There was profound discontent amongst secondary teachers on account of inadequacy of salaries, which kept the best people out of the pro- fession, and caused the most able teachers to desert the poorer paid schools. The aver- j age salary in Barry at present was only equal to the average for Wales generally two years although in other places it had increased. The Chairman said they had not the money to pay more. They were perfectly helpless. Tiie governors felt that the assistant staff were entitled to the augmentation asked for, but there were no funds available wherewith to make the proposed advances. Resolutions were unanimously passed, on the proposition of the Rev. D. H. Williams, asking the Secondary Committee of the County to receive a liko deputation; and that an appeal be made to the Chancellor of the Exchequer and to the President of the Board of Education in favour of an augmen- tation of grant from the imperial exchequer, which would enable the claims of the assis- tants in Secondary Schools to he considered. < CRAXTS OF NEW SCHOLARSHIPS. The annual grant and renewal, of County School Scholarships were made, the new holders being:— BOYS. 1. Felix Henry Sharpe (High-street School), 302 marks out of a possible 350; 2, Charles W. O. Turner (Gladstone-road), 297; 3. George A. Cameron (Gladstone-road), 283; 4. Robert Brogden (Gladstone-road), 275; 5 and ö, Rodman Digby Smith (High-street), 268; William J. Wouthvafd (Gladstone-road), 268. GIRLS. 1. Annie H. Ll oyd Joms (Gladstone-road), 302: 2, Lilian Jeremiah (Cadoxton), 297; 3,1 Doris M. Howard (Holton), 291 4, Dorothy H. Perkin (Romilly-road), 283; 5, Beatrice; Edna Harding (Romilly-road), 267; 6, Dora Colo (High-street), 265: 7, Margaret E. Thomas (Cadoxton). 258; 8. Grace Elizabeth Morgan (Holton), 257; 9. Gwyneth Bronwen Jones (High-street). 256; 10, Elsie V. M. I Adams (Hannah-street). 253; 11. Ada Beat- rice Hewlett (High-street), 252; 12, Dilys M. Cussans (Romilly-road), 249. FELLOWSHIP FOR BARRY GIRL. I Congratulations were expressed with Miss Ethel Jones, a former brilliant pupil of Barry County School, upon her distinguished success in being elected to a research fellow- ship at Sommerville College, Oxford. )

HARRY BOY SCOUTS AT BIRMINGHAM. KING'S BARRY TROOP HONOURED. Barry were well represented at the great Scout Rally at Birmingham during the past week-end, the lads in most cases returning home on Sunday, after having spent a highly enjoyable time. Amongst the local troops who made tho journey were. King's Troop (Barry), All Saints' Church, St. Mary's Church, St. Paul's Church, St. Aiden's Church, Y.M.C.A. Sea Scouts, and Barry .tWesleyan and Congregational Chapels. With the exception of No. 6> Troop, the Scouts camped at Perry Hall Park. At the Sea Scout Rally on Friday the Barry Sea Scouts took part. The Rally consisted of a number of boats being rowed from certain hays in the Edgbaston Reservoir to a steam launch, which was stationed in the centre of theeservoir, and which contained the Chief Sea Scout, Lord Charles Beresford, and the Chief Scout, General Sir Robert Baden Powell. The Chief Sea Scout addressed the Sea Scouts, after which the boats were rowed back to their respective hays. On Saturday the general Rally took place at Perry Hall Park, whereabout 30,000 Scouts were gathered together. No. 1 King's Troop were honoured with a special place for having won the King's Flag two years in succession. H.R.H. Prince Arthur of Con- naught inspected and addressed the Scouts, after which each Troop returned to camp.

DRUNKENNESS AT BARRY. I GRAVE CONDITION OF THINGS. ATTENTION DRAWN BY THE CHAIRMAN- OF BARRY VIGIL- ANCE SOCIETY. I To tho Editor of the "Barry Dock News." Dear Sir,—May I draw the attention of the Authorities and the General Public to the wholesale drunkenness in the district ? As I was coming home through the Docks one night recently, I met quite twenty men under the influence of drink; several of them were quite drunk. The time was about 11.20 p.m.—the hour speaks for itself. On Tuesday, July 1st, about 7.15 p.m., I was coming up from the Docks. I met one of the dock authorities, and he asked me what was wrong in the town ? I asked him what he meant. He replied, Everyone seems to be drunk. In all my experience I have never seen such disgraceful scenes as I have witnessed here this evening." As I was walking up Dock Yiew-road a man called after me. I went back to him, and he made a similar remark. Hoping some drastic steps will be taken to put an end to the drunkenness which is a. disgrace to our town and neighborhood.— I remain, yours, etc., W. POPHAM HOSFORD. Chairman of the Barry A igilance Society.

BARRY EDUCATION COMMITTEE. APPOINTMENT OF DOMESTIC SUBJECTS TEACHER. A SCANDAL ALLEGED. ] SALARIES OF ROMAN CATHOLIC I SCHOOL TEACHERS. The- chair at the monthly meeting of the Barry Education Committee on Monday evening la&t was occupied by Mr. D. Lloyd, j and the members present were Messrs. J. Lowdon. J.P., T. Davies, J.P., S. R. Jones. ) 1). T. H owe, T. Proeco Priehard, Edgar Jones, M.A., E. Phillips. James Jones, J. Felix Williams, W. Fowler. E. Walton, John Williams. Rev. D. H. Williams, M.A., L. P. Griffiths, G. Wareham, D. E. S. Browne. F. C. Milner, Howell Williams, J. Marshall, and E. Ash ton. TRADE UNION PROTEST.  -I J he Llerk (Mr. R. I re 11 erne noes) read a letter from the local branch of the Municipal Employees' Association protesting against the new regulation for school caretakers— that when any caretaker was unable to fol- low his duties owing to accident, he should find a substitute or nav him. It was moved by lVír: D. E. S. Browne that i when an accident happened the caretaker be paid compensation money, half-pay, the sub- stitute to be found by the Committee. Mr. E. Ashton seconded, and it was car- ried. DOMESTIC SUBJECTS TEACHER. For the appointment of oomestic science teacher, the following three candidates out of five waited upon the Committee.—Miss E. C. Jones, 15, Broad-street. Barry; Miss Hannah Jones. Hull: and Miss Nesta Williams, 85, Holtou-road, Barry Docks. Mr. Fowler: These gil ls; should b? in a position to say to the scholar, "I want that stocking mended, put a patch on that, show them how to stitch it. mend a stocking, and cook a breakfast. j Tho Chairman: Nn?'. Mr. Fowler, let ns get to the point.. I want to know what they a,re going to teach—whether it is practical cooking, mcnd- ing a stocking, or wa-hing ,T, handkerchief. Mi-. Edgar Jones; In other words, you want to know if they have had any experi- ence in practical teaching. The first ballot resulted as follows:—Miss E. C. Jones, 19 votes; Miss Hannah Jones. 11 Miss Nesfca Wiliiafns, 12. In the final. Miss E. C. Jones was ap- pointed hy 13 votes to ei?ht. After Miss Jones h;d returned th,mks,' Mr. Fowler remarked, amidst lal1ghtt,¡.,I' Now, Miss Jones, the sooner YOU get a good husband the better." A SCANDAL." With reference to the application from the teaching staff of St. Helen's Roman Catholic School, to be placed on the same basis of salary as other teachers in the schools of the town (a report of which has already ap- peared in the "Barry Dock News"), Mr. Browne now moved that the request be ac- Corded to, It had been a scandal np and down the country, he said. Teachers in Roman Catholic Schools had been receiving every kind of shabby treatment held out by law or any subterfuge in law. It was time that the question was settled. Mr. Fowler seconded, remarking that it was a shnmc that thr matter had been held over for seven years. If the teachers wero entitled to the advance they should have, it. If not, they should not have it. The matter was eventually referred back to the School Management Committee. EYENING SCHOOL'S COMMITTEE. i lie tolloAving were nominated members or the Barry Evening Schools' Committee for 1913-14:—Mrs. Arthur Jones. Messrs. J. 0. Davies, D. W. Roberts. W. R. Lee. J. A. Mnna.ton. and J. H. Cleverdon. Application was received from Mr. W. M. Williams, of R omilly-roacl School, for leave 1 of absence for four months. It. was explained that Mr. Williams, the conductor of the Romilly Schoolboys' Choir, intended taking the choir on a tour through tho Fnited Spates of America. Mr. Browne I propose tluit we grant per- mission. Mr. Milner seconded. Mr. Fowler: It is too long a beano. (Laughter.) Browne: The longer the better. It will do the boys a lot of good. The request was unanimously acceded to.

ROSSINI'S "STABAT MATER." I ——— I CHOIR FESTIVAL AT BARRY I WESLEYAN CHURCH. I At I'jvft-y Wosleynn Church on Sunday next. the. annual Choir Festival will he held as follows:—Services at 11 a.m., 6.30 p.m.; preacher. Rev. Joseph Short: at three p.m.. Rossini's Stabat Mater," IYÏth its beautiful arias, duetts, and quartets. Also the great Bach's Siiietiis," from 'his B Minor Mass will bo given by a.n augmented choir of nearly 100 voices. Small orchestra and or- ean. Soloists. Madam Sylvia Rosgood, Nat. Eisteddfod 1911 and 1912. Miss Nora Hall. Barry; Messrs. D. Hopkins and Gwilym AViHLams; organist, Mr. J. M. Lloyd; con- ductor, Mr. Ivor M. Wootton; chairman, Councillor T. Davics. J.P. In order to se- cure a seat it will be necessary to come i early. All scats free. Silver collections.

BARRY DISTRICT COUNCIL. HOSPITAL COMMITTEE. Dr. P. J. O'Donnell presided at the monthly meeting of the Hospital Committee of the Barry Urban District Council on Thursday afternoon last, when the members present were Messrs. John Williams, James Jones, F. C. Milner, and E. Walton. MATRON'S REPORT. I TIle Matron (Miss Evans) reported tnat at the end of May eleven cases remained in the Accident Hospital. During June 20 cases were admitted, 27 discharged, and one died. Three now remained under treatment.

RATS! RATS!! RODENTARY REPORT TO THE HEALTH COMMITTEE. AN AGENDA OF BE POHT. The monthly meeting of the Barry Public Health Committee was also held on Thursday afternoon last, Dr. P. J. O'Donnell presiding, and the members in attendance were Messrs. John Williams, E. Walton, F. C. Milner, and T.PreecePrichard. SANITARY INSPECTOR'S REPORT. Mr. S. B. Sommerfield, the town sanitary inspector, reported that during the past month 161 houses wero visited, and notices wore served to abate 10i nuisances. From: various parts of the district, the report stated, complaints had been received of the annoyance caused by rats. In Daniel-street, Cadoxton, this could he accounted for by .the elmw proximity of pig-styes. In other parts it was difficult to trace where they came from. MEAT INSPECTION. As moat inspector, Mr. R. W. HaU re- ported that during June 9151bs. of meat had been condemned and destroyed. Of this quan- tity 806lbs. was found to he tubucular. SATISFACTORY DAIRY INSPECTION. Mr. R. W. Hall, the dairy and cows inspec- tor, reported that he had visited during the past month 15 cowsheds, and examined 150 cows. The- sheds were in a good sanitary condition, and he had no reason to complain cf want of cleanliness. NOTIFICATION OF BIRTHS. The monthly report of the Barry District Nursing Association, in connection with the notification of births, showed that during the past four weeks 77 new hahies had been visited. The total number of visits paid to new and old cases 216, a decrease of 21 upon tho previous month. INFECTIOUS DISEASES. I Miss Mvra Forsyth, the matron of the Infectious Diseases Hospital, reported that I since June 1st ten patients were admitted into the Hospital, three discharged, one died, and 16 were at present under treatment. I INSPECTING VESSELS. It was reported hy Mr. C. Hockley, the port I sanitary inspector, that 304 vessels were in- spected during June. Of these 51 were found defective or dirty, and notices were conse- quently served. ABBATOIR RECEIPTS. I Mr. R J, Curtis, the slaughter-housd manager, reported that since the last meet- ing of the Committee 1,299 beasts had been slaughtered at the Public Ahhatoir. The re- ceipts amounted to £ 36 8s. 9Jd. THE FIRE BRIGADE. I Mr. F. R. Hyhart, the captain of the Volunteer Brisade, reported that the mem- bers of the ilylgiide ii-ei-e now well acquainted with the appliances, and were becoming effi- cient in their use. It was thought that the brigade Mould lie in a. position to take over duties at the end of July.

I "YOUirE A PAL OF MINE." I I MR. <' FOWLER WARNS THE I FINANCE COMMITTEE. AT THE REFUSE I DESTRUCTOR, I I Mr. J. Felix Williams presided at the monthly meeting of the Barry Finance Com- mittee, on Thursday evening last. The mem- bers present were Messrs. G. Wareham, John Williams, D. T. Howe, J. W. Fow- -Ntai-sliall, W. FONA-- ler, F. C. Milner, and Dr. P. J. O'Donnell. I THE COLLECTIONS. J It was reported hy Mr. John Jenkins, the 11 superintendent collector, that the total collec- 1 tions during the past month amounted to £2,19ï. BALANCE IN HAND. I Aftei- paying accounts during the past I month, there was a balance in the hands of I the Treasurer of £ 3,850. PROMOTION. I In consequence of the promotion to the I Rates Department of D. E. Davies, the tele- phone boy, the Committee agreed to transfer the refuse destructor clerk to the telephone I office. REFUSE DESTRUCTOR VACANCY. I J'or tne impending vacancy at the Refuse I Destructor, owing to the removal of the clerk to the Telephone Department, three applica- tions were received. Mr. Fowler: It ought to he advertised, and give the people who have hoys a chance to apply for it. By what I can see of it you say, You are tt pal of mine, and come along I and get the job." I propose we advertise. Mr. Howe: I second that. Mr. Wareham thought that it was a waste of money to advertise the position. Mr. Fowler: I say it is not a waste of money. That job has always been a step- ping-stone to the Council posts. There's plenty of talk about it, and amongst the councillors, and they should have the courage of their convictions. Mr. Fowler's motion was carried. ■ I

FAR TOO FREQUENT. POLICE ASSAULTS AT BARRY. I At Penarth Police Court on Wednesday last, Vilhem Hansen, a seaman, was sent to prison for one month for assaulting P.C. Frank Hall in Dock View-road, Barry Docks, the previous evening. Hansen, it was stated, was under the influence of drink, and when requested to go away became very violent, struck the officer in the face, and knocked him down. A large crowd congregated, and notwithstanding his call. P.C. Hall failed to get assistance. A dog eventually came be- tween the men, and with great difficulty Hansen was taken into ciist(?iV. Mr. H. Rees Jones, the  Mr. H. Rees Jonea, the pi-eSidinl?li"gis- trate, said that police assaults at Barry were far too frequent, and the Bench were deter- mined. to put a stop to it.

MRS GRUNl)Y'S JOTTINGS. The traffic receipts on the Barry Railway, including the Vale of Glamorgan Railway, last waek amounted to £ 19,526, an incr e vse compared with the corresponding week of last year of 43,816. Aggiegate increase £ 94,73fi. Amongst the school staff appointments approved by the Barry County School Governoia thia week were :-French, Mr P. A. Lewis, B A., ¡ Wales; 2ad class honours French, two ¡ years' assistant at the College Internationale, G-neva and WeUh and English, Mr R. Williams I p,j,ry M.A. (Wales), chaired bard at Colwyn Bay National Eisteddfod. t -0:- The Labour Party in South Wales are mak- ing elaborate preparations with a view to strengthening their political power, hut until ) the Trades Union Act has become law the full effect of their work cannot h2. appreciated. There are twelve South Wales seats marked out for Labour contests, and amongst these is South Glamorgan. According to the first draft of stations in connection with Wesieyan Methodist Confer- once, there will be no change of ministers in the Barry district for the coming year, the Rev. Joseph Short remaining at Barry, and the Rev. W. Turnbull Balmer. B.A.. B.D.. at Cadoxton and Barry DQcLs. j C, Coaltrimmers met in large numbers at Cardiff on Saturday night last, with the double object of celebrating the twenty-fifth anniversary of the Cardiff, Penarth. and Barry Coaltrimmers' Union and of fel-iciting and honouring Mr. Samuel Fisher, one of the original founders and secretary of the Union, upon his elevation to the magisterial bench of the Welsh Metropolis. Formed on May 12th. 1888. the Union now has a mem- bership of about 2.COO. -:0:- Overheard in the train last Saturday: There's a ioul)?,c I in Barry where they charges fourpence for a point of beer. I tells the man at. the counter—What, four- j pence for a point of beer What dye think I earns a day, mate—a couple of quid ? Gimme a thrunpennv point; that's good enough for me." There is something radically wrong with the weather conditions in the Barry district. While. the residents of Barry Decks were gazing at the overcast skies, waiting for a shower, last Monday morning, it was raining hard at Barry, not half a mile away. A party of hunger strikers from the Black Country paraded the streets of Barry last Monday, carrying a banner bearing the in- scription. In the midst of life, we are in debt.

BARRY TOWN HOSPITAL. I DEMAND FOR RESIDENT MEDICAL OFFICER. L.R.C. HOLD A PUBLIC MEETING. i I COMPLAINTS OF DELAY AT THE Ii HOSPITAL. I Under the auspices of the Barry Labiar Repre- sentation Committee a public meeting was he'd on Wednesday evening in King's Squarp, Barry Docks to nrge the Local Authority to appoint a resident medical officer, and if necessary an aseist- ant medical officer, for the Town Accident and Surgical Hospital. The chair was occupied by Mr Fred VVallp, aDd a resolution embodying the object of the meeting was submitted. The resolu- tion was spoken to in a string and vigorous speech by Mr J. A. Kelly, and supported by Mr J. Ruthtcn. Mr J. A. Kelly pointed out that the District Council had provided an excellent hospital for the town, well equipped and well staffed, and had jassed a resolution in favour of the appointment of a resident medical officer, a committee being appointed to submit a scheme, bat this had never been done. On the contrary, notice of motion had be?n given by Councillor F. Walton to rescind the resolution which had been arrived at, and this motion would be considered by the Council at its next meeting on Monday evening, when a deputation cf the L.U.C. would be present to urge the Council to appoint a resident doctor, and he hoped the action of the L. R. C. would be supported by the trade, labour, and friendly society lodges of the disnict by paRsing resolutions and sending them to the Council by Monday evening. Mr J. Ruahton, who had been a patient at the hospital, f.poke of the delays which occured in connection with the present system of medical staffing of the hospital, patients, he said, being kept waiting, in a critical condition, for the arrival of a doctor. The resolution was put to the meeting- and carried.

I BARRY LABOUR REPRESENTA- TION COMMUTE F. i TO JOIX THE SOCTII GLAMOR- GAX LABOUR PARTY. PROPOSED RESIDENT MEDICAL OFFICER FOR BARRY HOSPITAL. 1 LABOUR EXCHANGE A "BLACK LEG SHOP. I ELEOTK IX OF OFFICERS FOR THE COUXG YEAR. ,N li- F?, -o d p i c-- Mr. Fred Walls presided at the monthly meeting of the Barry Labour Representation Committee at Rees' Restaurant, Holton- road, Barry Docks, -on Tuesday evening last. Arrangements were made in view of the public meeting on Wednesday evening support of the appointment of a resident medical officer for the Barry Hospital, Mr. F. Walls to take the chair. j Officers of the Committee were appointed for the ensuing year. Mr. W. Lewis was chosen chairman; Mr. F. Clark, vice-chair- man Mr. J. A. Kelly re-elected secretary: Mr. T. Pearse. treasurer; Messrs. W. J. Clarke and F. Walls, auditors; Mrs. Thomas, i Mrs. L. Davies, Messrs. J. Hen son, ('. Cow- ling, W. Reeves, and W. Martell, executive; l Messrs. J. A. Kelly and W. Reeves, repre- sentatives on the Nursing Association execu- tive. Ward representatives were appointed Lo undertake registration work in the town. The Secretary (Mr. J. A. Kelly) reported Ilpon the conference recently held at Barry in view of the selection of a Labour candi- date for the Parliamentary representation of South Glamorgan, when it was decided to form a Labour Party for the Division, and this Committee decided t6 become affiliated therewith, a further conference to be held on I the 26th instant. Complaint- was made that provision was made for only two representatives of Labour on the Juvenile Employment Committee in the town. Labour, it was contended, should have a larger representation than the em- ployers, and it was decided to ask the Edu- cation Authority for at least four Labour re- presentatives.—Mr. W. Reeves protested against the Labour Exchange being repre- sented on the Committee, the Labour Ex- ?hang?, he said, being the biggest blackleg hop that Labour had to contend with. ) Mr. F. Walls reported upon meetings of I the Glamorgan Insurance Committee, which, he pointed out. was doing excellent work, and he regretted that it was proposed to reduce the membership of the Committee from SO j to 60. Wales, Mr. Walls added, was excep-j tionally fortunate in having a scheme of sana- torium treatment ready when the Act was passed, and already the sanatoria work of the Glamorgan Committee had been very success- ful.—Mr. Walls was thanked for his report and services.

GRAND MILITARY CARNIVAL I AT BARRY. SUCCESSFUL EVENT AT ROMILLY I PARK. i Ideal weather favoured the illuminated Carnival of the Barry Town Military Band, which took placo at Romilly Park, Barry, on Wednesday evening last. The Park looked at its best, and the event attracted an exceedingly large crowd, which compen- sated the cnterprising eHarts of the secre- taries, Messrs. H. Smith and G. Xewbould, together with tho other promoters. The Park was brilliantly illuminated with three thousand pretty fairy lamps, and pro- vided as pleasing a spectacle as has been witnessed in the town for years. In the < I park selections were, rendered by the Barry I Town Military Banel (conductor, Mr. R. 11. LewisV and the Barrv Male Voice Choir. under the leadership of Ir. D. J. Thomas: whilst the Barry Troop of King's Scouts I (Scoutmaster Arthur Murphy) gave a much appreciated display. Perhaps the most in- teresting part of the proceedings was tho parade of the town. which caused much in- terest and amusement to the large crowds that lined the stereets. Headed by the Town Band, the procession comprised fancy and humorous dress, trade, and business tableaux, the humorous section, which Avas complete from the Suffragette to Dai Lossin's Foot- ball Match, causing much merriment. The fancy costumes contained representations of i types of national life, Arabs, pierrots, John Bull, Spanish gypsies, golliwogs; peasant girls, pied pipers, and many others. In the evening dancing was indulged in on the green at the Park, and the various com- petitions, Avhich attracted a good entry, re- sulted as folloIN-S: Decorated Cycle (Grente).—Mr F. W. Powell, Barry Dock?. Smartest Troup of Boy Scout.. Y.11.C. k. Coastguard Troop (Scoutmaster S. Taylor). Fancy Dress (Ladies). — 1, Miss B. S. Varian, Barrv Docks (Christmas Crackers) 2, Miss n. Neale, Barry Docks (Foitune Teller). Fancy Dress (Girls under 16).-1, Miss Iris Morgan (Cupid) 2, Miss Dyer (Pawn Shop). Fancy (Boys'). — 1, Master J. Griffufcs, Cadoxton (John Bull) 2, Master T. Thomas (Johnson). Trade Advertisement. 1; Mi93 A. Clarke (Custard Towder) 2, Miss May Jones (Camp I Coffee). Humourous T?b??u. 1, Burv Male Yeice Band (conductor, Mr J. Owen); ?, B?rry Blow Hard Band. The judges were Mr F. R. nyb?rt and Mr  Morgan. In the evening the Cardiff Troupe of Society Entertainers ?ave a much appreciated concert.

BARRY MUSIC ARTISTES s SUCCESS. At eengh2nydd Aunnal Eiteèdfod on Monday last, Miss Frances Bumfcrd, of Barry, succeeded in gaining the prize in the champion solacompeti- tion. We mav also state that Miss Rumford has heen engaged by seveml of the leading choirs in Wales as their soloist this colning season. t

I I BARRY STUDENT'S I DISTINGUISHED SUCCESS. I t APPOINTED TO FELLOWSHIP AT OXFORD UNIVERSITY. Miss Ethel Jones, of Barry, a former pupil of Barry County School, who headed the list fo/ Wales in her year in the Central Welsli Board examination, has been granted a re- search felloAvship at Sommerville College, Oxford. This is the greatest distinction that has attended the Barry County School since its establishment.

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SYNDICALIST CONFERENCE AT BARRY. STRIKIXO APATHY OF LOCAL TRADE UNIONISTS. A conference was held at Barry on Sunday last in connection with the Industrial Democracy League, which was formed early in the present year. T iie League aims at the- centralised control of industry through the workmen's organisations, and: t the same I I ?l?, &imle tuno, seeks to evolve- amongst the workmen the necessary individuality and initiative which will enable them to control both. Tne conference was copnposcd of represen- tatives of Trade Union branches in sympathy with the League. Strangely enough, al- though Barry is. from a Labour point of one of the best organised toni-lis in the Principality, there were not half a dozen re- presentatives of organised labour in the dis- — trict present. The attendance of representa- tives. mainly of the coalminers' lodges, numbered about 40, the leaders of the move- ment being Mr. Xoah Ablctt, of Mardy, and Mr. W. II. Maimvaring. Tonypandy. the secretary. The policy ef the League was discussed m camera for several hours. In the main, tbct- scheme found sympathetic acceptance, but in. the course of discussion ma.ny controversial points were raised. The question of political action in connection with the League was allowed to stand over. Under thi■, head the. conference Avas divided. There Avas a strong section which did not believe that direct Par- liamentary representation advantageous to the AAorkers. On the other hand, there were those who maintained that Parliament- ary representation was a sine qua non of tho success of the nioA-ement for popular con- trol of the chief industries of the nation. Ultimately it was decided to adjourn the conference pending the publication of mora complete details of the scheme, vhich will shortly be issued.

RED CROSS FETE AT BARRY. On Wednesday next a grand Fete will he held at Romilly Park, Barry, under the auspices of the Barry Branch of t-lie British Red Cross Society. In the Park. Avhich Avill be open from thro"? till ten 1).111.. the Homilly Boys' Priz8 Choir and String Band will givo a programme of entirely new selections, and the Barry Red Cross Band will also give their scrvicos. In the evening the Park will be illuminated, and there will he Morris, mav- pole, and other dances, under the direction of Mrs. C. L. Rees. The events of the after- noon will include ambulance competitions (men and Avomen), musical chairs (mounted), Victoria Ci-oss competition, obstacle race for men and boys, tug-of-Avar, tilting the bucket, sack race, AvheelharroAv and donkey races, competitions for Boy Scouts and Gli-ICadets, banner race, and other eArents. In the even- ing a grand fancy dress procession will leave King-square, Barry Docks, at 5.30. and parade the toAvn to the park. Prizes v. ill he- given for the best trade tableaux, humoroux tableaux, fancy dross costumes ladies and gent.'s), children's fancy dress, decorated cycle (adults and children), trade adArertise- ments, most complete and correct historical costume (any period, adults and children), and for the most original costume. Intending competitors should apply to Mes-rs. H. FJliott, Romilly Hall: G. Speke, 111), High- street or Reynolds, chemist, Bolton-road, for sehodales and entry forms. Entries to ho in net later than Saturday next. In tlm evening there will be dancing on the green, the music for which will be supplied by the Barry Red Cross Band. The Fete is held under the patronage of the Countess of Plymouth, who is the pre- sident of the Glamorgan Branch of the British Red Cross Society, and many other well-known county names. The Barry Rail- way are granting special fares from all tha- railway stations on their lines.