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Examination Results. The results of Examination in Welsh held last May have just been made known. The class was held at the Town Higher Grade, the C, teacher being Mr. John Griffiths, Park Schools. 0 Elementary.—First Class: Mary E. Evans, Ruth Evans, Mary Jones. Second Class: John T. James, Beatrice Powell, E. A. Edwards, E. E. Edwards, M. Hughes, E. A. Thomas, Olive Marshall (10 passes).. Advanced.—Second Class: E. Mathews, Myra Price, Florence Jones, G. E. Garrett, E. Davies, M. Rees, C. Jenkins, Elizabeth Evans, Edith M. Thomas, Annie Evans, Edith Evans, Blodwen Jones (12 passes). Honours.—First Class: David O. Davies, David J. Rowlands. Second Class: Margaret A. Williams. W. R. Davies, D. B. Jones, Emily Morris, and Sarah D. Davies (7 passes). Twenty-nine candidates out of thirty-two were successful in passing this examination, which reflects much credit upon the stu- dents and their teacher, Mr. Griffiths. This class has occupied the premier posi- tion among the Technical Classes of the Glamorgan County Council for many years.

Induction Services at Gadlys. Last Sunday and Monday, the induction meeting of Mr. Myles Griffiths of Bangor College, tooli place at Gadlys Baptist Chapel. Mr. Griffiths, who is a native of Neath, has come here in response to an unanimous call from the energetic church of the late Rev. Benjamin Evans, generally known as Gadlys Bishop." On Sunday, the Rev. D. W. Hopkins, Neath, and Principal Morris, Bangor, preached to crowded meeting and suitable solos were sung by Mrs. Lewis, C'wmbaeh, and Mr. T. S. Jones, Neath. On Monday afternoon, the formal induction service was held over which the Rev. W. Harris, Heolyfelin, presided. The first speaker was the Rev. W. S. Evans, Caer. philly. Afterwards, Mr. W. E. Davies, a deacon of Gadlys Church, gave an account of the call, and the response of Mr. Griffiths, and on behalf of the church, lie extended him a hearty welcome. Mr. Griffiths, in a few well-chosen words tendered his appre- ciation of the same. Letters and telegrams expressing inability to be present were read from the Revs. Fred Morgan and Hughes, Mountain Ash, and from two of Mr. Griffiths' fellow-students. Then Principal Morris gave some pertinent questions to Mr. Miles, which he answered with evident sincerity. After the Rev. T. Davies, Gwawr, had offered a prayer, Principal Morris was called upon to deliver the charge to the minister. In his introductory remarks, he paid a high compliment to Mr. Griffiths as a student, and then preached a very appropriate ser- mon. At this juncture, Mr. Thomas, a Gadlys deacon, presented lIfr. Griffiths, on behalf of the church, with a purse of gold. Then Mr. W. Jones, on behalf of Betliania, Neath—Mr. Griffiths' motlier-chureli,-pre. sented him with Dr. Parker's People's Bible," (25 vols.) Mr. Jones paid a high tribute to Mr. Griffiths' character as a young man. The latter with visible emotion briefly thanked the donors for the valuable gifts handed to him. Subsequently ad- 71 dresses were given by the following :-lYIr. D. A. Williams, (representing Mr. Griffiths' fellow students); the Revs. D. W. Hopkins, Neatli; J. Griffiths, (Calfaria) H. T. Step- hens, (Carmel); H. J. Harries, Neath, one of the Gadlys sons; and Hopkins, (Scranton, U.S.A.) The Rev. J. Mills, Abernant, finished the meeting with a prayer. In the evening, Mr. Hopkins, Neath, preached the charge to the church, and Mr. Jones, Seion, Merthyr, also officiated. The chapel was crammed at each meeting, and it is hoped that the union of pastor and church will have a fruitful issue.

Aberdare School Board. The above was held on Friday, There were present Mr. Heppell (chairman): Revs. W. James (vice- chairman)..J. Griffiths. D. M. Davies, Thos. Jones, M. Powell, B.A.; C. A. H. Green, M.A.; Messrs. J. Watkins, W. Thomas, D. p, Davies. J.P., and J. Morris (clerk). REFOR),T.Tlie, report of the Building Com- mittee was read and adopted. SPECIAL MEETING.—On the motion of the Rev. D. M. Davies, seconded by the Rev. J. Griffiths, it was decided to hold a special meeting of the Board, on August 8th, to discuss the tenders for the Aman Schools. PREC-EIPT.-It was resolved on the motion of the Chairman, seconded by the Rev. C. A. H. Green, that a preceipt for £2,500 be drawn on the overseers. APPLICATIONS, A letter was read from Sarah Jane Jones, stating that her parents were leaving Tre- harris for this neighbourhood, andrequesting the Board to enter her name on the list of applicants for a vacancy. David E. Jones wrote asking for a situa- tion under the Board, He presented a testimonial from Mr. Jenkvn Thomas, head- master of the County School. vV, P. Morris wrote stating that lie had attended the County School for three years, and asked for an appointment under the Board. A testimonial from Mr, Jenkyn Thomas to the effect that the applicant would wake a good teacher was read, It was unanimously decided that the names of the above be placed on the list of eligible applicants. ANOTHER TRIAL.—A letter was read from the parent of the girl Mary Griffiths, who had failed at the recent examination, saying that lie should be extremely grateful if they gave her another trial, inasmuch as site was very anxious to become a teacher. On the proposition of the Rev. T. Jones, seconded by Mr. Watkins, it was resolved to grant his request. CERTIFICATED TEACHERS' GRIEVA.NCE. -A letter was read from Mr. W. W. Price on behalf of the Aberdare Certificated Teachers Association, requesting that an annual increment of RlO per year should substitute the present JM per year in their salaries. They were availing themselves of the pre. sent opportunity to make this request, because the School Boards were doomed, and their work to be taken over bv bodies that were quite inexperienced in these matters. A number of Boards in Wales had granted this request, and they wished to include Aberdare with them, The Chair- man said that his opinion on this matter was the same as when the previous appli- cation was made. It was unreasonable. Let the new authority take it over when it came to existence, he said. He would propose that they write to them. that they could not entertain the application. Vicar Green seconded, and the motion was car. ried. NON-ATTENDANCE,—It was resolved that circulars be distributed to all parents and guardians of children during the holidays, calling their attention to the heavy fine that may now be inflicted in cases of non-atten- dance. HOLIDAYS,—The applications from the attendance officers for a month's holiday was granted. The handy man had also asked for a week's absence. It was decided that he should be granted a holiday after the expiration of the school ^holidays'. UNDER-STAFFING.—The Chairman stated that the Cwmaman Infants' School was under-staffed, and that another assistant was required. He proposed that the matter be dealt with after the holidays. It required urgent attention, inasmuch as they had been previously fined for under-staffing this school. The proposition was agreed to. APPOINTMENTS. The Chairman said there was but one applicant for the post of headmistress for the Capcoch School, namely Miss Morris, Park Schools. It was unanimously de. cided that she be appointed. There were four applicants for the post of teacher on supply, namely, Kate Hughes, Agnes Jones, S. M. Morgan, and M. A Richards. In the voting Miss Jones se. cured four votes and Miss Richards five. Subsequently the latter was unanimously appointed. TENDERS.—The Clerk said that four ten. ders for the painting of the schools during the holidays had been received. It was decided to accept that of Messrs. J. Morgan and Son.

Aberdare Liberal Club. Half-Yearly Meeting. Mr. J. W. Harries presided over the meet- ing of the Liberal Club on Monday evening, at the Club Reading Room. Mr. D. M. Richards said the committee regretted to report that Mr. Thomas Roderick, the hon. sec. of the club, had resigned his position on account of the pressure of his duties and the indifferent state of his health. The com- mittee had therefore decided to divide the secretarial work —Mr. D. M. Richards, cor- responding sec. and Mr. Fred J. Caldicott financial sec. and Mr. Sam Thomas, Hir- wain-road, organizing secretary and col- lector. It was further reported that the committee had ordered 150 new volumes for the Library.—Mr. Thos. Roderick read the financial statement for the six months ending June 30th. which showed a balance in the bank of £ 41 13s. 3Jd.—Mr. D. M. Richards read the report of the Auditors. (Messrs. Fred J. Caldicott and J, H. Hopkins). The auditors expressed their satisfaction at the way the books were kept which had greatly facilitated their work.— Mr. E. Hall. then moved a resolution con- demning the Irish M.P.'s for supporting the Education Bill.—The Chairman seconded and the resolution was carried.—Mr. H. H. Miles on behalf of the committee, moved That this meeting condemns the Education Bill of the present Government, as a sec- terian measure, and in spite of certain con. cessions made therein, consider it utterly unfair to nonconformists, and urges upon all Liberal Members in the House to do everything in their power to defeat it."—Mr. Morgan Watkins seconded, and the chair- man supported. The resolution was then put and carried unanimously. On the sugges- tion of Mr. D. M. Richards, it was resolved that copies of the resolution be sent to the local M.P.'s.—Mr. Harries afterwards re- ferred to the resignation of Mr. Thos. Roderick, and moved that the best thanks of the half-yearly meeting be tendered to Mr. Roderick for his invaluable services in the past. while trusting that the club would not lose him altogether in the future.—Mr. Elias seconded and the motion was carried with acclaiiiatioii.-Tlie chairman conducted the sale of literature, but the prices realised were not so high as in previous meetings.

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