The Aberystwith Observer

MACHYNLLETH PRTTY SESSIONS. On Wednesday, before Dr A. O. Davies Mr R. Rees1, Dr Williams, and Mr T. R. Morgan. POOR RATES. The Bench made orders for .payment of poor rastee in the case of David Edwards, blacksmith, and Wm. Geo. Aston, Plas Villa. SCHOOL CASE. Mr Peate, attendance officer, summoned D. Roberts, Melinbyrihedyn, for neglecting to cause his child to attend school. In this caee the officer said there,lied been repeated w,arnlings.- Fined 5s. 6-nd coats. VAN DWELLERS. Mr Edmund Gillart appeared to prosecute in charges, preferred by D. Thomas, surveyor against Thomas Davies and David Edwards, mwkers for breaches of the Common by-laws. Mr GiUart said the Urban Council had gone to a great deal of trouble to obtain by-laws for the purpose of preventing carav,ans being placed on, the Common.—The Bench dismissed the cases upon payment of 2s. 6d. costs. CHARGE AGAINST A PUBLICAN. Wm. Rees, Dovey Valley Hotel. Cemmaes Road, licensed victualler, wias1 charged with [having been drunk.—P.C. David Evane gave evidence and said the case waa adjourned at the previoug court for defendant's attendance- He &a.w defendant drunk in the hotel yard on July 27th. It was raining at the time, and defend- ant was witthout his coat.—Dr Davies asked if this wee a. public place, and Supt Williams said that it was.—Defendant did not aippeia.r.-Af,ter dteilibe<ria|fcioni in private. vlibli the Clerk (Mr David Evans), the Bench acting on a suggestion made by the police, further adjourned the case. CASE DISMISSED. G. F. Roberts, Maengwyn street, was charged with having been drunk on licensed premises.— Mr Martin Woosnam, Newtown, defended.- P.C. David Evans 8¡aid he saw defendant in the Dovey Valley Hotel, CemmaeK Road, on Sep- tember 4th. Defendant was in the smoke-room, sitting in an arm chair and appeared to be drunk. He asked defendant what was the mat- ter and he murmurOO something which he could not make out. Deifendtant told Mr Rees. that he Wras going to stay there tihat ni.ght.-By Mr Woosnam Defendant had nothing to drink in front of him.-Edward Humpihreys. Llanwrin, exatmiiined by the Constable, said he went to the Dovey Valley Hotel on September 4th at 8-30 o'clock. Roberts appeared to be drunk and wanted to fight the best man, in the house.— By Mr Woosnam: He took up defendant's chtal le,n,ge. Defendant would have struck him if he (witness) had :not hit him.-The case was dis- missed and the Bench hoped that defendant ( would not appear before them again.

MACHYNLLETH. SHEEP FAIR.—Prices ruled very low at the annual ewe fair on Thursday. Over 2 000 sheep were penned and prices run from 7s 6d up to 13s Buyers from Anglesey took the balk but large numbers were taken back to the farms. FooTBALr. CLOB —On Monday evening a general meeting was held at the National School to con- sider the possibilities of restarting a football team. There was a good attendance of young men and the meeting was presided over by Mr J G Jenkins. The matter was fully discussed and it was decided to form a team, the following being appointed officers :-Hon. secretary, Mr John Hughes, Post Office committee, Messrs J G Jenkins, Edmund Gillart, J Matson, Thomas Parsons, W Sadlier, William Pugh, and E A Jones, the captain and vice-captain to be elected by the members in a fortnight.

NORTH WALES ASSOCIATION OF BELL KINGKRS.— The half-yearly meeting of the North Wales Asso- ciation of Bell Ringers was held at Machynlleth on Saturday, the Rev R P Hughes presiding. Members attended from Bangor, Portmadoc, and Machynlleth. Mr W T Pegler (ringing master) observed that progress was made at Machynlleth by the local guild and hoped the day would not be far distant when two more bells would be added to the already fine ring of six. Much more interest would be taken by the majority of ringers when there was a peal of eight bells. Mr C Williams, Portmadoc, in supporting the suggestion, said it would be a greater incentive for visiting ringers in general if the tower contained a peal of eight bells, as the increased scope would be far more effective and more so to the local ringers who were now making rapid progress in the art of campanology. Later in the afternoon the members took tea at Glvndwr Hotel. Mr F Bobb, Bangor, proposed a hearty vote of thanks to the Machynlleth ringers for their kindness and hospitality, and Mr A J Hughes, Bangor, supported. Mr W E Evans, local secretary, in acknowledging, thanked the visitors for their kind remarks and heartily welcomed them to Machynlleth on behalf of the Rector who was unavoidably absent. Mr J Blayney also responded on behalf of the ringers. The methods indulged in during the day consisted of Steadman's doubles, plain bob minor, grand sire minor, grand sire doubles. In addition a quartet- peal of gralld sire doubles consisting of 1,200 changes was creditably performed by the following Association ringers Treble, J Blayney; 2, J Owen 3, C Williams, conductor; 4, T Hughes; 5, Morris Evans; tenor, R Wakefield.

EGLWYS FACH. GKAND CONCERT—On Thursday evening the Machynlleth Male Voice Choir gave a grand con- cert at the Wesleyan Chapel. Dr James, Y Fag- wyr, presided over a fairly large audience. Mr J 0 Williams conducted and Mrs Trevor Jones accompanied. The following was the programme Chorus, Croesi'r Anial," Choii song, "By the Fountain," Miss Frances Lewis; duet, "Life's dream is o'er, farewell," Mrs Harri Lewis and Mr John Lumley; chorus, "Destruction of Gaza," Choir quartet, Ty ydwyt loches i Mi," Mr Trevor Jones and party song, O na byddan haf o hyd," Mr James Morgan (encored); chorus, tl Pilgrims," Cbcir (soloist Mr D Williams); chorus, "The Mar- tyrs of the Alena," Choir (soloist Mr Fred Lum- ley) song, Cymru fy Ngwlad," Mr John Jwnee duet, Sound the Glad Tidings," (encored), Miasea Frances Lewis and Martha Jenkins song, Sym- pathy," Mr Fred Lumley; chorus, Ar lan lor- ddonen ddofti," Choir; song, Nearer my God to Thee," Miss Martha Jenkins; song, "Lead Kindly Light." Mr David Williams (encored): chorus, "Dewrion Sparta," Choir (soloist, Mr James Mor- gan) Hen Wlad fy Nbadau."

PENNAL. UNIONIST ASSOCIATION.—A branch of the Union- ist Association was formed last night week, and Mr R C Anwyl, J.P., Lligwy, was appointed president, with Mr Hubert Gardiner as secretary. Last night Mrs Steele gave a lecture on Education. HARVH ST FESTIVAL.—The annual harvest festival was held at the Parish Church on Wednesday night and Thursday. The church had been beautifully decorated by the ladies of the congregation with flowers, fruit and corn. On Wednesday evening the Rev J R Roberts, M.A rector of Llanfihangel preached, and the Rev Gomer Price, rector of Pennal, also took part in the service. On the fol- lowing day services were held throughout the day, and were taken part in by Cauort Rowlands, R.D. Rev J R Roberts, and Rev Gomer Price, Collections were taken on behalf of the Bangor Diocesan Church Extension Society and the Church Training Society.

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) TOWYN. '1 HANKSGIVING SERVICES.- On Thursday and Friday evenings the harvest f. stival was huld at. St. CndvRn's Church in English and Welsh 'eap' c lively. The ci.urch was profane I v de-sor&'ed mid laden with offerings of fruit, and vegetables T'te following ladies undertook the d coratious — Mrs R B Yates and Miss Carles* (pulpit), Miss Halpin and Miss Doran (altar rails and choir stalls), Mrs Price and Miss Cook (lectern), Miss Paghe (foot), Misses V Edwards, Oxford, M Hughes and J Jones (windows), together with Mrs Pugh, The Vicarage, who superintended generally. In addition to the above gifts were received from Mr H H Shnker, Ty- mawr; Mrs Cotbett, Ynvsymaengwyn His Chid- law Roberts, Mrs D A Edwards, Tredegar Hotel; Mrs Vrughan, Tegid villas; and Mrs Rowlands, Trefeddyg. The English sermon was preached by the Rev R Cynfelin Jones, vicar of Nevin, the text being Matthew xiii, 3, and the Welsh sermon by the Rev David Jones, Vicar of Aberercb. The services were taken by the Rev D R Pugb, M.A., Vicar, assisted by the Revs Parker Jones, B.A., and R R Roberts, B.A. (curates). The offer- ings were given to the Society for Promoting Christian Knowledge. The services were well attended and the singing throughout reflected the greatest credit upon the choristers and their organ- ist, Mr R 0 Jones. The English anthem was" We praise Thee, 0 Lord (Maunder), and the Welsh Rendithiwn Di" (Thomas Ed wards). COUNTY SCHOOL GOVERNORS. A meeting of the Governors of the ^I'owyn County School was held yesterday afternoon at the School, Mr Meyrick Roberts presiding. There were also present Mrs Roberts, the Rev Humphrey Williams, the Rev Robert Jones, Messrs W Jones Hughes, H Haydn Jones, J Maethlon James, Ellis Ellis and Edward Rowlands, together with the Clerk (Mr E J Evans) and the Headmaster (Mr Thomas Jones).— The Governors authorised the Rev It R Williams and Mr J Maethlon James to inquire whether the plot of land situated in front of the new school buildings was for sale, and to make approaches to Major Jones with a view to purchasing it.-A number of applications received for bursaries were considered and granted.—The Headmaster reported that five honours certificates of the Central Welsh Board had been awarded to puoils of the school, 15 senior and three junior cer- tificates. Three pupils had also been awarded scholarships of £ 10 each to the University College of Wales.— On the proposition of Mr J Maethlon James, seconded by Mr Ellis Ellis, the Headmaster and staff were congratulated on the successes gained.—In view of the large increase in the number of pupils it was decided to advertise for a male assistant at a salary of £ 80.—The Head- master reported that there were 179 pupils in the school, 59 of them being new pupils.

MERIONETH TEACHERS' ASSOCI- ATION. The annual conference was held at the County School, Dolgelley, on Saturday, and WRR well attended. In his presidential a,ddress Mr R Roberts, Dyffryn, said that most of the changes foreshadowed in circular 709 had been embodied in this year's code-a oode considerably in advance of previous ones as regards scale of staffing. Though a praiseworthy attempt had been made to reduce the number of supplementary teachers, he deprecated the fact that new appointments of these teachers could still be made in the case of two classes of schools, (1) infants' classes, (2) lowest class of schools for older scholars not ex ceeding 100 in average attendance. These were the schools most in need of a liberal staff and equipment. After referring to the outcry against additional expenditure occasioned by the issue of the circular, and pointing out inequalities of burden in different localities, he said that as education was a national matter the necessary > funds should come mainly from the exchequer. He cited the case of New Kealaad; for the year 1907 for every 60s spent on educttion the scale provided 59s, while in England and Wales the scale provided only 28s. The Presi. dent then referred to the staff of the Merioneth- shire schools. He said that though the scale adopted was better than the minimum scale of the code, the staffing was unsatisfactory. Taking the three classes, certificated teachers, uncertificated teachers, and supplementary teachers, the per- centage cf certificated teachers for Eugland and Wales was 60; for Merioneth it was 40. The percentage of supplementary teachers for England mind Wales was 13; for Merioneth it was 31. Com- paring the years 1909 and 1903 he found that in 1909 (with an increased average attendance) the number of certificated teachers was about the same, that the number of uncertificated teachers was considerably reduced and that the number of sup- plementary teachers bad doubled.—Mr Edward Williams, Cynwyd, proposed and Mr G J Bevan Blaenau Festiniog, seconded That in the opinion of this meeting the systematic preparation of ocholars for schoisrships out of school hours is un- professional." The resolution was adopted.—The committee arranged a public meeting in the after- noon. Dr John Jones, a member of the Education Oommittee, presided, and he was supported by several public men of the district. The meeting was addressed by the Chairman, Rev H Cernyw Williams, Corwen Messrs E Williams (chairman of the Urban Council), J Griffith, B.Sc., Richard Bsrnett, Wm Allen, and others. The gathering which was of a non-political and non-sectarian character, was organised with a view to increasing interest in those more important phases of educa- tional work which now call for public attention. Mr Rhys Nicholas, a member of the Executive of the National Union of Teachors was announced to give an address but he was unable to attend owing to the serioaa illness of his daughter, and a vote of sympathy was passed.— Mr Meirioa Owen, Cyufal, undertook the eecretarial duties, Mr Parry Morgan, Brithdir, being in charge of the local arrangements.

A HUSBAND'S LAST MESSAGE. Address thie to the treasurer at Wapping Dock. Liverpool. You will receive 4s. 3d. This is probably farewell. I am going on the sands, and may remain. Once Will.-I slept in a field last might, and I am finished." This was the letter that William Edward Jones, an engin- eer's draughtsman, late of Haslingden, posted to his wife at Dyserth, near Rhyl, without a stamp. About the time that the letter was de livered the body of the husband was found in a foot of water between, Rhyl and Prestatyn. At the inquest held at Rhyl on Saturday, the wife stated that for several years her husband had given way to drink, and she had obtained a separation order six weeks ago. She last saw him alive at Dyserth on Wednesday night, but although she passed quite close to him he was too drunk to see her. She added that after a bout of drinking her husband had fits of giddi- ness and would fall down. Evidence was given that Jones was seen in Rhyl on Thursday going towards the sands., and that he had the appear- ance of a man who was either drunk or fam- ished. In another letter found in his pockets he had written "I wish I was dead. It would be a good thing for me if I was so. I should be away from here. If I could get work or something to do, so that I could get away. I should be glad to get away."—The jury re- turned a verdict of "Found Drowned."

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LLANIDLOES. ACCIDENT.-Ella Benbow, the little grand-daughter of Mr Henry B3nbow, Long Bridge Street had yesterday the tops of tlnee of her fingers cutoff through playing wii,ii a Cm ff Cutter. She n under the care 01 Dr J V Own, A sheep belonging to Mr E. P. Davipp, Red House Caersws, dashed into the office window of Mr Ll, Phillips, solicitor, in China street, yesterday. The window which was a large plate glass one was smashed to pieces. WANTFD TO FIGHT.—At a special sessions on Monday, before Mr E R Horsfall-Turner (mayor), and Mr R George (ex.mayor), P.S. Samuel Lewis la charged Richard Bywater, in custody, with being drunk and disorderly. Complainant said that on Saturday about 9.30 p.m. he was on duty in Great Oak Street in company with P.C. Pugh, when lie noticed a large crowd by the Old Market Hall. They went there and found prisoner in the middle of a crowd with his coat off and wanting to fisrht. He was drunk and making use of most abusive language. They took him in custody and he con. tinned to use disgraceful language all the way to the police station. — P.O. Pugh corroborated— Prisoner admitted the offence and was fined 10s 6d with costs, or 14 days hard labour. Being money- less, prisoner elected to go down. COUNTY PKTTY SESSIONS—On Thursday before Alderman Ed Davies (chairman), Messrs Gwilym Edmunds and E R Horsfall Turner, and Col Davies- Jenkins.—Mr A L Onslow, Mouut Severn, charged Thomas Owen, Oefn, Tylwch, for obstructing the highway. Mr Onslow's evidence was to the effect that as he was driving his car by Maenoi he blew his horn, but defendant drew his horse and cart across the road. On speaking to the defendant, the latter used abusive language. A fine of 10s including costs was imposed.—On the complaint of attendance officer Rd Jones, James Hamer, Peny- bank, was convicted of neglecting the education of his son William, aged thirteen years, and be was fined £1 including costs. Another similar com- plaint against the same defendant was adjourned for a month —A temporary transfer was granted to John Hughes, formerly of Abercynon, in respect of New Inn, Staylittle. PRESENTATION TO THE REV PKNRHOS REKS. — A largely-attended chnrch meeting was held under the auspices of the Ctuirchman's Guild and Church of England Temperance Society in the National Bchools on Monday evening. The first part of the programme comprised soios, etc., the following taking part: Misses Cris K"rr, Lily Roberts aud Messrs Charles Owen and Charles Evans. Miss Laura Davies accompanied. The Vicar (Rev E 0 Jones, M.A.), president of both societies, who pre- sided, explained that the object of the meeting was to make presentations from the Societies and the Parish Chnrch, to the Rev T Penrhos Rees, his curate, who was leaving this week for London, where he would take up his new duties. In well chosen remarks the Vicar referred to the work done by Mr Rees since he had resided in Llan- idloes, and be expressed the sentiment of the mem- bers and congregation in wishing every success to Mr Rees in his new sphere, while greatly regret- ting to part with him.—Mr Charles Owen. vice- president of the C.E.T.S. spoke of the useful work done by Mr Rees for the societv, and Mrs Lewis, Brodawel, on behalf of the C E.T.S., then p-e^ent- ed to Mr Rees a handsome silver inkstand suitably inscribed.—Mr John Davies, Liwyn, vice-president of the Churchman's Guild, spoke in praiseworthy terms of the work of the Curate to the Guild, and Mr A L Ouslow and Mr E L Spencer gave similar testimony. Mrs Davies-Jenkins, Penygreen, on behalf of the Church congregation and Churchman's Guild presented Mr Rees with a silver pen tray suitably inscribed and a purse of gold.-Rev T P Rees respouded and thanked all the church people, members of the Guild, and Church of England Temperance Society for their kindness. The meeting closed with the singing of the hymn, God be with you till we meet again." ———

DOLGELLEY. CAPTAIN R M RICHARDS, Caerynwch, has been created a deputy-lieutenant for the county. He is a Conservative in politics and a churchman. CENTifXARY.—The bells at the Parish Church celebrated their centenary on Saturday. Stead- man triples consisting of 5040 changes were rung in 2 hours 56 minutes by a team com-isting of treble, Mr Short, Stourbridge; 2, W H Goddeu, Handsworth 3, M J Mo-rip, Bangor 4, J Carter, Birmingham (conductor) 5, J Bradney, Shifual 6, J H Shepherd, Wolverhampton 7, J E Groves, Handsworth tenor, Herbert Knight, Wolver- hampton.

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THE ROMAN RUINS AT CAERSWS. MORE VALABLE DISCOVERIES. Woik at the Roman ruins at Caersws has been carried out during the past week, and many valu- able finds have been added to the treasures at. ready secured. Two wells have been opened up, and one of these, in the field belonging to Mr John Evans, merchant, is very solidly built of large stories, resembling the one at the rear of the pre. torium. The pottery turned out at this spot is of a later date than that found near the south gate, and it is probable that for some reason or other the camp followers' huts were in the second cen- tury removed further away from the gate and this rather weakening of the garrison might account for the almost total absence of later pottery in the field at the rear of Rhianfa, the residence of Dr Rees. It is now clear that the paddock at the rear of Rhianfa covers the site of a number of huts occupied by traders who followed the Roman army. Theae camp followers were not allowed to establish themselves within the camp, but they formed a regular quarter Vuown as the canabae," outside the gates. In some cases this annex was enclosed by a wall or ditch, but as yet there is no proof of this at Caersws but at Geliygaer, Gla- morganshire, where the Cardiff Society is excavat- ing, quarters of this kind, enclosed by a substantial wall, have been found In a disused well at the rear of Rhianfll was found about a tubful of leather chippings or waste pieces, j ist as are found to-day in the workshop of a shoemaker or saddler. These men were known to the Romans as the leather sewers." In these tipoinafs were found a bsad or two and other articles of Roman origin. One piece of leather showed the holes of the stitches ar.d was evidently discarded during rcpain. In this part of the camp the finds also included fragments of coloured gloss known as mitle fiori (a thousan-1 flowers). This gloss was made to imitate various polished marbles and precious stones. Caerleou museum contains a splendid gloss made in Rome, and represents the highist attainments in this class of work. A diagonal trench of 203 feet in length has been drawn across the south western section of the camp at the end of which was found a large rubbish pit. Here the guides were interesting, and the pottery alone numbered almost as much as had been found elsewhere in the camp. The contents of the trench confirms the view held, that there were two if not three different occupations of the camp, and it was found that the pottery ranged from the first to the third century. About seven feet below the level of the eastern gate was found a channel and in this lay a baulk iikepiec3 of wood which is supposei to have formed the sill to the gate of the earliest forti- fications. The excavations are drawing to a close and all the finds which are now in the museum will be packed up until next summer, and those why care to inspect these treasures of the Roman period are requested to arrange their visit aocord- ingly. The collection of ware is particularly interesting to students of Roman Britain because of the long period which it cjvers. Although the study of Roman pottery is probably in its infancy, suffici- ent ifi now known to arrive at approximate datea from an examination of the pottery alone; and the Caersws finds when classified and reported will be a substantial constitution towards oar present knowledge of this remote period.

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MONTGOMERYSHIRE HIGHER EDUCATION COMMITTEE. EVENING SCHOOLS QUESTION RECON- SIDERED. A meeting of this authority was held at Newt own on Tuesday when Mr R. Lloyd pre ,side,d. There were also present Mrs Humph- reys-Owen, Colonel E. Pryce-Jones;, Messrs R. Phillips, J. E. Lane Griffiths, Hugh Lewie, and F. Lang ford, with the clerk (Mr C. P. Win- nail.—The meeting was called for 12-30, but it was 1-45 bef-ore business commenced, the time being occupied in dealing with the bills, ac- counts, and correspondence. MACHYNLLETH AND TRAVELLING TEACHER. 'The application of the Machynlleth Govern- ors for the services of the travelling teacher wag considered, and the Chairman said he did not think that any arrangement could be made in regard to Miss Stacey, who was prepared to go to Machynlleth one day a week provided she was released from Newtown and Welshpool. The only way to meet the request of the Mach- ynlleth Governors was to go back to the old system giving the travelling teacher one day at each place. Mr Hugh Lewis said that would be a cruel ar rangoment for the teacher, having to travel every day of the week. Mrs Humphreys-Owen suggested that the teacher from Llanidloes (Miss Carr), could do the work as she was. fully qualified, if she was not required all the time at Llanidloes:. Mr Lewis She is on the staff there'. The Chairman said he would make further inquiries in the matter. AGRICULTURAL AND COOKERY SCHOLARSHIPS. These were awarded as follows: — Agri nl tural: Thomas Leonard Pry.ee, Dolfor, New- town; James Mortimer Chandler, Kerry, New- town; Richard Jones, Llanidloes Pryce Pugh, Moehdtre, Newtown; John Frederick Evans, Llangurig David Davies, Churchstoke. Cook cry scholarships of £ 10 each were a,warded to Edith May Bebb, Kerry; May Lambert, Powis Castle Gardens; and Mary Emily Evans, Gwernerin. NEWTOWN TEACHERS' CERTIFICATE CLASS. The sub-committee appointed to consider this question recommended that the classes1, be ex- tended—four hours to be given on Saturday mornings weekly and 21- hours on Friday even- ings weekly; that the teacher be Mr J. E. Lane Griffiths and the assistant teacher Mr W. H. Thomas, Llanllwcbaiarn Council school, this appointment to be liable to revision at the end of the year.-The report was adopte,d. COUNTY EXHIBITIONS. The (boys county exhibitions at Aberystwyth College were awarded to James Henry Dunbar ttnd William John Pugh, Welshpool County School; whilst the girls exhibition was awarded to Florence Gertrude Jones and May Watkin Aehton, Welshpool County School. EVENING SCHOOLS AND COUNTY SCHOOL TEACHERS. Reports on the various evening schools were -r-e,ad. These showed that at Llanfair the school ■pn the whole was quite a success. The teach- ing was intelligent, and the lessons well pre- pared, while the teachers and pupils were in earnest and interested in the work. At New- tütwn the attendance was not so, good as usual, but the school, which had been in existence for years, had a. staff of four good teachers. As in Previous sessions the instruction was of the ftnie satisfactory character, and the subjects taught were such as eeemed suitable. At CaeT ,Swfj there, was a large class in needlework for ^hich two teachers were appointed. In other Injects there was a falling off from the num- bers of last session With reference to the Llanfair school, a let- ter from the head teacher (Mr Lloyd Pierce) to j'he chairman was read, stating that Dr Wil- H.M.I, had suggested that cookery end Woodwork sho'uld be taken. There was no ac- commodation available for teaching woodwork, but there was. a splcTidid cookery kitchen at the County school, .and he had had ithe permissoin of the Governors to use it. Miss Stacey, who taught the subject there, was willing to teach the classes provided their sanction could be ob- tained, and was prepared to do the work at the same salary a,s was paid for needlework, which he proposed to drop this year. Mrs Humphreys-Owen said she always had the strongest objection to that, and had been supported by the head masters and head mis- tresses. It had been found most undesirable that any teacher whose time was fully employ- ed in the county schools should be asked to undertake work outside the county school. The work done at the county schools required all the time and energy of the teachers. The view that head masters and head mistresses had al- ways taken was that the extra work taken the day before interfered with the work of the fol- lowing day. She moved that the application be not granted. Mr Hugh seconded, and the motion was carried. The Chairman moved that a committee be appointed to go into the whole question of the night schools in the county, and this was agreed to. Mrs Humphreys-Owen, the chairman, Messrs Richard Rees, Machynlleth, C. W. Humphreys. Llanfair, and Richard Phillips and Hugh Lewis. Newtown, were appointed. NEWTOWN GOVERNORS' APPLICATION DEFERRED. Mr M. Woosnam, clerk, to the Newtown Gov- •: 'ors, wrote for payment of old school fees in respect of pupil teachers, but the matter was referred to the chairman for inquiry. ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIP SYLLABUS. Mr Thos. Jones, Towyn County school, the examiner of the entrance scholarship examina- tion, wrote suggesting that unless there were some special reasons to the contrary, next year only one paper on knowledge of Common things and nature study be put.—The Chairman Z, ,suggested that the matter could be deferred.- Mrs Humphreys-Owen thought that the head- masters and head-mistresses of the County schools should be present when the question was discussed.—Mr Lane- Griiffths said that con- cerned the elementary school teachers more than the Intermediate school teachers.—Mrs Hum- phreys-Owen Our object ds to induce you Ele- mentary school teachers to rise to our standard and scale. Mr Griffiths We think we do al- ready rise to it. — The Chairman's suggestion was then .adopted. MACHYNLLETH PLAYGROUND. The Governors of the Machynlleth County school wrote .asking permission to borrow £ 325, repayable in 30 years, to purchase a playground for the school.—Granted. VARIA. Special college grants were made to Clara A. Ellis,, zclo Cr" Ellis, £ 10; Crystal Bennett Jones, £ 5; W. D. Thomas, £ 15 Mary W. Ashton, £ 10; Clara Gertrude Jones,. £10; and Gladys Williams, £ 5. With reference1 to the amendment of the County Schools scheme, the Board of Education wrote that it did not appear that clause 51, which enacted that each school authority should place one per cent of the 'income to a buildini0f and repairs fund, had been generally observed^ and subject to the wishes of the Local Authority they proposed to repeal the clause.—The Chair- man said the clause had been observed by all except one body of managers in the county. It was agreed to retain the clause. A discussion arose on the division of the Ber- riew district between the Newtown a.nd Welsh- pool schools, and, on the suggestion of the C,he,irman, the river Rhiew was adopted as the dividing line. Llanfyllin County School Managers wrote ask- ing that the David Davies scholarships should be made i,entable for four years, and the com- mittee decided to consider each scholarship holder's case,on its merits:, and where good pro- gress was made to consider favourably the (sug- gestion.

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