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Neyland School Begird.
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Neyland School Begird. THE CLASS-ROOM Ql ESTIOn AGAIN. A monthly meeting of this Board was held at the Schoolroom on Wednesday Evening, the chairman (Mr John Skone) presiding. The other members present were illr T. n. Payne, Mr Levi Davies, Mr Geo. Lewis, Mr W. ('. Jones, Mr H. Richards, and Rev B. r. Morris. THE NEW CLASSROOM. The minutes of last meeting and of the special meeting of July 11, were read and continued. It will be remembered that at the last monthiy meeting it was proposed to rescind the resolution in favour of erecting a new class-room, but the proposition was rejected. A1 the special meeting the same subject came up, and a resolution was proposed that Mr Thomas, tlic architect, be asked to prepare plans, &c., for the new class-room, and to fix a date to meet the Sanitary Inspector to discuss certain details. An amendment to the effect that the matter be deferred was rejected, only the proposer and seconder, Rev B. P Morris and Mr Lewis, voting for it.—The minutes were now adonted. "C'- FINANCIAL. Vouchers were presented for the payments or- dered at the last meeting, and the usual monthly payments were authorised. PROPOSED FORTNIGHTLY MEETING. Mr Richards proposed the resolution of which he had given notice, to the effect that in future the meetings of the Board should be held every fortnight. In doing so, lie said it was only neces- sary for him to say that the Clerk had stated that it would facilitate the business of the Board if the resolution was adopted. Mr Lewis was also of opinion that the adoption of the resolution would much simplify matters. He seconded the resolution. Mr Payne pointed out that in the past the Board had always got through the business at the monthly meetings. The Chairman said he did not know whether there had been an accession of business or not, but the Board had frequently been unable to get through the business at the ordinary meetings. Mr Richards again spoke in favour of the fort- nightly meetings, and said that special meetings, though a good thing, were not fully recognised by the members, and they seldom had a full gathering. The Chairman said if they had fortnightly meetings they would be able to more fully dis- cuss the business that came before them. Mr W. C. Jones was of opinion that monthly meetings had been satisfactory, but that mat- teis might be simplified if a committee met half an hour before the monthly meetings with the School Attendance Officer, and reported to the Board. Mr Payne was of opinion that if they had meetings every fortnight they would not get full attendances. Mr Lewis said that in addition to the questions of the new Class-room and attendance, they had thode ot teaching the pupil teachers and other matters. He could see a flood of work before them. Mr Davies opposed the resolution, and ex- pressed the opinion that the whole of the work of the Board could be fully dealt with at the monthly meetings with the assistance of special meetings. As a matter of fact, he said a lot of the time of the meeting was taken up in unneces- sary debate, in members speaking several times on one subject, and in repeating themselves. Mr Jones moved as an amendment that the Board continue to meet monthly only. Rev B. Powell Morris said that whilst lie agreed in a good deal that had been said by Mr Lewis as to the importance of the work that was coming before the Board, he thought they should be able to transact it at the monthly meetings. The question of school attendance had not had the attention it deserved by the Board. He did not know who were the gentlemen referred to as having wasted the time of the Board in long speeches, but the longest speech he had made was in connection with the question of the class-room, and he did not regret it. He seconded the amend- ment. The amendment was carried, Rev P. Morris, Mr Jones and Mr Payne voting for it. The Chair- man did not vote. Mr W. C. J ones then proposed a further reso- lution to the effect that the Board should meet in committee on the evening fixed for every monthly meeting at 7.15 to consider questions of school at- tendance, and report to the Board. Mr Lewis thought they would not be able to get through much business in halt an hour. The Chairman said that the difficulty was that if they fixed the hour earlier probably no one would attend. Mr Davies suggested that a small committee should be appointed to meet as proposed. In the course of some discussion it was pointed out that by putting the whole of the Board on the committee some members would always be able to attend. Mr Lewis seconded the resolution, and the Rev. B. P. Morris asked if it would not be safer to appoint a committee ? Mr Jones said he thought it would be better to have the whole of the Board to attend the meet- ings. Mr Davies proposed that Messrs Richards, Lewis, and Payne should be appointed a special sub-committee to meet on the evening of the monthly meeting to consider school attendance questions. The amendment was not seconded and fell to the ground, the original resolution being carried. Mr Richards and Mr Davies did not vote. The whole Board will consequently meet half an hour before each monthly meeting to consider questions of school attendance in committee. THE ELECTION EXPENSES' BILL. Some discussion took plaice on a hill for the election expenses on the occasion of the Triennial Election. Some friction had taken place on the occasion of the previous election on the same sub- ject, and it transpired that an item for the pre- siding officer, which was struck out on that occasion, was again put in the bill on this occa- sion.—On the motion of Mr Davies, seconded by Mr Payne, it was decided that the Returning Officer should be asked to show his authority for the charge of £1 10s. and for an "etra" charge he had made in the bill of Cl, THE BOAHD') SAFE USELESS. The Neyland Urban District Council had written offering to purchase a Lafe in the possession of the Board, and a somewhat humourous discus- sion took place on the subject. It seemed that the safe had been in the possession of the Board for many years, and that it was not of any use to them, as it had been found from experience that documents kept in it were injured by the damp in consequence of it never being opened. It was said that this objection would be removed if it passed into the hands of the District Conncil, as it would then be opened every day and the air would get to its contents regularly. Mr Richards thought it was a funny thing that one public body should dispose of its safe to another. He suggested the appointment of a committee to consider the question. The Clerk said that all the documents of the Board had been taken out of the safe long ago, the plans of the schools and the mortgage deeds having been then injured by the damp. Mr Davies proposed, and Mr Payne seconded, that the safe shoull be offered to the District Council for f5, the latter remarking that the safe had been useless for the past 15 years to his knowledge. The Clerk That will settle the question. They won't give that. They can get a new one for that. Mr Payne said this resolution, if adopted, would open the ball. The District Council could now make an offer for it. Mr Jones suggested that a committee should be appointed to come to terms with the District Council for the sale of the safe. Mr Richards withdrew his resolution, and the Chairman proposed as a further amendment that the safe should be offered to the District Council for 50s. At present it was nothing but lumber. This was not seconded and Mr Davies's resolu- tion was carried, only Messrs Davies, Richards, and Payne voting and the remainder of the mem- bers remaining neutral. SANITARY ARRANGEMENTS AND THE NEW CLASS-ROOM.—WORK DELAYED. The Board spent some time in discussing sanitary arrangements with regard to the altera- tions that are to be made in the school in conse- quence of the erection of the new classroom. The work of preparing the plans had been de- ferred by the architect until the Sanitary Officer, Mr Evans, had visited Milford and inspected certain arrangements there. The Sanitary Inspector now attended and re- ported in favoar of the dry earth system in place of the Milford system. He also said that the Medical Officer was of the same opinion. Mr Davies, a member of the Board who had been to Milford, was in favour of the adoption of the Milford system, which, he thought, would be the less expensive. The Chairman took it that they had to abide by the decision of the Medical Officer of Health and the Sanitary Authority. Mr Richards pointed out that the Milford system had met with the approval of the Sanitary Authorities there. The Chairman: Well, the Medical Officer of Health is the Chairman of the School Board. The Clerk said that Education Department had already approved of the adoption of the dry earth system at Neyland. Mr W. C. Jones proposed the adoption of the suggestion of the Sanitary Inspector. After a good deal more discussion Mr Payne seconded the resolution. Mr Davies proposed that further inquiry should be Jmade to ascertain if the Board was bound to j abide by the decision of the Sanitary Authority, and whether that body would oppose the adoption of the Milford system. The Rev. B. P. Morris seconded the amend- ment, which was eventually carried, and any further steps with regard to the preparation of the plans were postponed. Mr Richards proposed that if the Education Department ruled that the Board was bound to accept the decision ot the Local Sanitary Authori- ties the Architect (Mr Thomas) should be in- structed to proceed at once with the preparation of the plans. The Clerk and ihe Chairman both said there was no doubt that the Board would have to ac- cept the ruling of the Local Sanitary Authorities. The Clerk added that the Education department would simply laugh at them for asking such a question. The Clerk, after some further discussion, sug- gested that the best course for the Board to adopt would be to approach the Neyland District Coun- cil, and see whether or not that authority would allow the adoption at the Milford system. At the same time he pointed out that the District Coun- cil were scarcely likely to go against the recom- mendation of their own Sanitary Inspector and Medical officer of Health, who had practically con- demned the Milford system. Mr W. C. Jones seconded Mr Richards' resolu- tion, which was carried on the understanding that it the reply of the Education Department is in- definite a special meeting of the Board will be called to consider it. I A further long discussion took place as to the meaning of the different resolutions that had been adopted. A CURIOUS STATE OF AFFAIRS. At a latter stage of the meeting a question ot doing certain cleansing at the schools was raised, and in reply to a question Mr Evans, the Sanitary Inspector, said that he could not allow the Sani- tary cart to be used for that purpose without authority, seeing that the Board did not recognise the Sanitary authority. (Laughter). A lot, more discussion followed, and Mr Lewis eventually said he wished to go back, and in order to save any more trouble, do away with all the other resolutions that had been passed on this subject, and adopt the dry earth system for the new conveniences. (Laughter). The Chairman You can't do that without re- scinding the other resolutions. (More laughter.) The Board was now in a dilemma, but it was decided to allow the matter to remain in the posi- tion that had been decided upon by the resolutions. It was further agreed that the Board should do the work of cleansing that was necessary. This was all the business of public interest, and the Board adjourned,
: Milford Haven Petty Sessions.…
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Milford Haven Petty Sessions. These sessions were held on Wednesday before Dr. Griffith (in the chair), Mr iy Whicher, Mr W. Hm:zey, and Mr J. LI. Davi.es. j TRESPASSING ON THE DUCKS. James Bradbury, late of Milford Haven, was summoned by Dock-Police Sergt. Evans for tres- passing on the Docks on July lflth. This case had been adjourned for the attend- ance of the defendant, but I'.S. Brinn saitl the defendant had now left the neighbourhood and he had not since seen him. The case was further adjourned for a fortnight. Amy Pugsley, of Spikes Lane, Hakin, was also summoned for trespassing on the Milford Docks on the same date. Defendant admitted the offence, and Dock Constable Edwards proved the case. He said he saw a crowd, and on going there found the de- fendant who was going to drown herself. He took charge of her, and kept her till her sister came to take her home. She was under the in- fluence of drink. Defendant said she was not drunk. Her brother had hit her and made her lose her temper, but she did not intend to drown herself. She was very sorry. Replying to the Bench the officer said the de- fendant made no attempt to drown herself, and was sitting on a piece of timber by the side of the docks when he found her. Fined Is. and costs, 8s. 6d. in all. The Chair- man said lie thought it was a very sad case. He hoped this would be a warning to her. She was allowed a fortnight in which to pay. A FAMILY QUARREL. Arthur Pugsley, of Spikes Lane, Hakin, was summoned for obstructing the street on July 27th. John Pugsley and Amy Pugsley, also of Spikes Lane, were summoned for a similar offence on the same date. P.C. Griffiths said that on the day in question the woman Pugsley was in the road, under the in- fluence of drink, throwing stones, one of which struck her brother on the leg. With assistance he got her into the house. Amy Pugsley admitted the offence, and the Bench said that as this was also on the same date as the last offence they would not fine her on this occasion. John Pugsley admitted the offence, but Arthur Pugsley, who was at sea, did not appear. P.C. Griffiths said the men were fighting in the street, and were stripped. 1>.S. Brinn arrived before he could get them into the house. John Pugsley said he had been at the regatta, and when lie got home lie found his sister, the last defendant, who had had a drop too much, cheeking her mother. He spoke to her, and she then started throwing stones at him. He and his brother then started quarrelling which led to a fight. John Pugsley was fined 5s. including costs, and Arthur Pugsley 7s. 6d. including costs. De- fendants were allowed 14 days in which to pay. A DEFENCE THAT FAILED. Thomas Hitchings, of the Hearts of Oak Inn, was summoned for keeping open his licensed premises during prohibited hours on Sunday, July 28th. Mr W. Davies George appeared for the defendant. P.C. Howells said that on the day in question, when in plain clothes, he saw a woman leave the defendant's house. She had something conceiled in her apron, and he asked to see it. He then found that she had a pint of beer in a bottle, and took her back to the house. Defendant said he had given her the beer for helping scrub the floor. In cross-examination witness said lie had been watching the house for some time before he saw the woman leave the house. She did not tell him that she had been working at the defendant's house, but the defendant at once did so when he went there. The woman only lived two doors from the defendant. This was the case for the prosecution, and Mr George, for the defendant, submitted that the register had not been put in showing that the defendant's house was a licensed house. "'hat was a fatal objection, but he did not want to press it because he had a really good defence. The Clerk I should like to see your authority for that, Mr George. Mr George I will produce it, if necessary, at the proper time. Proceeding, Mr George said that the defendant had employed the woman in question for some time. In fact, she had not only worked for, the defendant in washing clothes and cleaning out the bars, but at one time, when the defendant was without a servant, she had been almost resident in the place. She had, however, children of her own, and being anxious to have her meals with her children on Sunday, was allowed to carry out with her the beer she would have had if she had stayed in the house for dinner. Mr George also pointed out that the detendant had seen the policeman on the docks, and said that iffhe had any doubt as to the legal- ity of the action he was taking he would not have allowed the woman to :carry out such in- criminating evidence as a bottle of beer. The defendant was called, and bore out the statement of Mr George. It was true that the woman in question had a pint of beer, but that was the usual allowance, and he did not receive any payment for it. When the policeman came to him lie showed him the floors of the rooms the woman had washed, and they were still wet. Replying to P.S. Brinn witness said that the present of the beer to the woman was not part ot the payment for her services. He could'see the constable on the docks and recognise him, be- cause lie had a strange walk. (Laughter). The woman in question was in the habit of going in and out from his public house on Sunday morn- ings so that she might attend to her household duties as well as doing her work. Mrs Louisa Hitchings, wife of the defendant, gave corroborative evidence. Mrs Parsons, the woman who was carrying the beer out of the house on the day in question, was also called, and gave similar evidence. She said she was allowed to go backward and forward from the defendant's house to her own house be. cause she had a small family, and went to attend to them. Mary Ormond the servant of the defendant was also called, and gave evidence in support. The officer was recalled, and in reply to Police Seigt. Brinn, said that when he was watching the house from the inside of the docks he saw the woman Parsons leave,at about 12 o'clock. He afterwards ,saw the woman watch- ing a policeman in uniform go past the Hearts of Oak. After lie had passed she went to the house and after knocking said He's gone now," re- terring (he expected) to the constable. In cross-examination by Mr George witness admitted that he never reported this supposed conversation to his superior officer, and had not mentioned it in his previous evidence. Mr George Then I hope the magistrates will know how to value your evidence. In i reply to further questions witness said he was in the docks watching the house through a hole in the railings. He never saw the policeman at all, but presumed he was there, because he was due there at that time. (Laughter). Supt. Francis: I can prove he was there and I was in Haverfordwest. He is supposed to be thereat that time, and was there. (Laughter). Mr George asked the special attention of the Hench to this statement. The magistrates retired, and on their return the Chairman said they found the case proved, and inflicted a fine of 5s. and costs. DRUNK AND REFUSING TO QUIT. John Iotip, of Front Street, Neyland, was summoned for being drunk and refusing to quit the licensed premises ot Mr G. B. Eynon, the Globe Hotel, Milford, on July 26th. P.C. N ic liolas sai(I that in reply to the request of Mr Eynon, he ejected the defendant from the house after he had refused to quit. Mr Eynon gave corroborative evidence, and said he did not serve the man. Defendant, who did not appear, was fined 10s. and costs. DRUNK AND INCAPABLE. John Brooker, a seaman of Milford Haven, was brought up in custody, charged with being drunk and incapable in Victoria Road, Milford, at 12 midnight the previous evening. P.S. Brinn said the man was lying helplessly drunk, and was locked up. Prisoner pleaded guilty, and was fined 10s. and costs. A friend in court promised to find the money—16s. 6d, in all. NO LIGHTS. Frederick Hamer, of 96, Charles Street, Mil- ford, was summoned for driving without lights in the parish of Steynton, on July 31st. Defendant did not appear, and P.C. Duck proved the case. He had not been lined pre- viously, but had beeh cautioned on July 13th. Mr J. Ll. Davies pointed out that it was hard on the men that they should be responsible when no provision was made by their employers. The case was adjourned in order that the Bench might make inquiries and also in order that the employer might be summoned as a witness. Charles Pugh, of Robert Street, Milford, was summoned for riding a bicycle without a lighted lamp in Robert street, Milford, on August 1st. Defendant did not appear, and P.C. Lewis, (29) proved the case. Defendant was riding between two breaks from the Haven, where he had been for an outing with those who were in the conveyances. He thought it was all right. Fined 7s. 6d. including costs. DRUNK AND DISORDERLY. William Vaughan, of Hill Street, Hakin, was summoned lor being drunk and disorderly in Hill Street, Hakin, ou July 31st. Defendant did not appear, and P.C. Nicholas proved the case. He said the defendant had his jacket off, was cursing and swearing, and wanted to fight another mnn. Fined 5s. including costs, being the first offence. A NEIGHBOUR'S QUARREL. Win. Lewis, of Hakin Point, was summoned by Sarah Phillips also of Hakin, for threats. She alleged in the summons tnat he saw her on August 1st, and said "I will do for you." The complainant said that her son on the day in question had complained to her that the de- fendant's son had thrown bolts at him, and struck him on the leg.. Afterwards the defendant nad threatened to strike the complainant's boy, and she "dared him to do it." He also said he would do for her if she wasn't a woman, and added he didn't care whether she was a woman or not. (Laughter.) Defendant alleged that the complainant was drunk at the time, and also said that he never used the language alleged at all. The son of the complainant, Arthur Phillips, was also called, and gave corroborative evidence. He said that the defendant told his mother that "he would give her her doom. He would kill her it she wasn't a woman." Replying to the Bench, witness said he was standing by the side of his mother, when he heard the remarks made. The defendant said that he heard one of his boys crying, and he afterwards found that the complainant's boy had thrown an iron bolt at him which had struck him in the side. He com- plained to Mrs Phillips, who then used bad lan- guage to him. They had a quarrel, in the course of which she admitted that she had told her chil- dren to give his children "a lacing" whenever they saw them. He then went away and heard no more till he got the summons. Arthur Phillips, of Chapel Street, Hakin, the son of the last complainant, was summoned by W. Lewis, also of Chapel Street, Hakin, for assaulting Geo. F. Lewis, the son of the complainant, on August 1st, The little boy, George F. Lewis. who was only ten years of age, was then called, and gave evidence as to the other boy Phillips having thrown a heavy iron bolt at him which struck him on the side. In cross-examination witness said he did not throw other iron bolts, which were produced, at him. The defendant said the complainant threw bolts at him first, and that he then retaliated. The magistrates dismissed both the summonses and expressed a hope that they would hear no more about the matter. MORE DRUNKENNESS. Lizzie Hardiman, wife of a bricklayer, now of Tremeyrick Street, Pembroke Dock, but late of Pill road. Milford Haven, was summoned by the police for being drunk & disorderly on July 31st. Defendant did not appear, and P.C. Lewis (29,) proved the case. He said the defendant was taken home by her husband. A line of 2s. 6d. and costs was inflicted. SMART CAPTURE. Wm. Oliver, a seaman of Hull, was brought up in custody charged with deserting the Royal Marines, at Deal, on January 4th, of the present year. Prisoner admitted the offence. P.C. Nicholas said he recognised the prisoner by means of a tat- too mark of a crucifix on his arm, which was ex- posed in the course of a public house row. The Bench remanded prisoner to Carmarthen to await an escort and recommended the officer for reward. SLEEPING OUT. Ernest Palmer, an old offender, described as a seaman, resident in Milford, was brought np in custody charged with sleeping out in the open air &c., at Milford Docks at one a.m. on that date. A police officr r proved that the defendant was sleeping out ir a dangerous place and had no money, He was quite sober. Fined 5s. including costs, and allowed 14 days in which to pay. This was all the business and the Court ad- journed.
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The London and Provincial Bank, Limited. 111C halt-yearly general meeting of the share- holders in the London and Provincial Bank, Limited, was held on the 22nd July, at the Cannon I Street Hotel, London, Sir Thomas William Boord, Bart., presiding. The Chairman said I have once again the privilege of drawing your attention to the balance- sheet—one of a long succession of balance-sheets which record unbroken prosperity. I sometimes think that our shareholders might find these documents rather monotonous reading, and devoid of the raciuess which is frequently to be found in the statements of other commercial enterprises. But if that is so, on the other hand they certainly i ;• have a very steady succession of good dividends, and I think that they have a security for their invest-