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Carmarthenshire Education Committee. The monthly meeting of the Carmarthen- shire Education Committee was held at the County Offices Carmarthen, on Thursday the 13th in.t. Mr John Lloyd, Penyibank (the chairman of the Committee) presided. There were also present: Sir John Williams, Bt., The Plllais, iLiIiauiatephaa; Mrs Lloyd, Llanelly Rev J. Å Bees, Pemlbrey; Rev R. H. Jones, Lianigeindeirne Mr J. Llew Thomas, Hendy; HOT T. ohns, ap3 Als Mr H. JouK'S-Dianrs, GSyneiddan; Rev Professor D. E. Jones, Carmarthen; Mr J. R. James, Llandovery; Mr Dd. Evanis, Manordaf; Col. Morris, Am- ananford; Rev B. Humphreys, Felinfoel; Mr W. N. Jones, Tirydail; Mr J. Johns, Parc- eithin Rev W. Davies, Llandilo; Mr John Lewis, Meircs H.alt; Mr T. Barrett, Glyn- ,mil is Mr D. Davies, Myddfai; Mr H. Jones- Thomas, Ponrhos; and Mr Ben. Evans, Pencader. MANAGERS AND THE CHECKING OF REGISTERS. The Clerk said that the Board of Education complained that the managers did not check the registers. They called attention to this in the case of Coniwil Elvet .and in the case of Lllanrdilio School. Mr J. Johns moved that the Clerk (Mr J. W. Nicholas) should write to the various clerks to the managers and ask them to see to this. The locail clerks ought to see that this was done. Mr D. Evans: It is the duty of the clerks to do it. They delegate it to the managers, 'and they ought to see that it was done. Mr H. J. Thomas said that there, was a lelttter some time ago from the Board of Education direating attention to this, and stating that they expected the, mlanagers to check the registers as well. The Clerk said that aU the clerks to the managers had had copies of the circular as -tvell. If this complaint were made again next year, the grant would be lost. Mr H. J. Thomias said that from what he had seen, it was a matter which required serious considerattion,. The Clerk said that there was a similar complaint for Drefach; a.nd the explanation w,as that illness was the cause of the omissiolll. THE VACANCY AT TRELECH. The Board of Education wrote with regard to the eliaim for grant for Trelech-ar-Bettws School. They pointed out that from the 29th May, 1907 to the 16th Setpemlber 1907, this school was without a properly qualified head teacher; and H.M. Inspector considered that there had lbeeru no special circumstances to justify this great deay in filling the vacancy. ) The Clerk said that he had sent the Board an explanation; Mr Brewer left on the 29th May; between that time and the arrival of the new teacher there were only three months excluding the holidays. The three months expired on the 29th August. From the 9th August until the 16th September, the school was closed for holidays. When the school opened on the 16th September, Mr G. Llewelyn,, the new head teacher, took charge. There had, therefore, been no interregnum except siuch as the Code allowed. WORK FOR THE MANAGERS. A ooimplai nt was also received that the registers had not 'been tested at the Copper Woite School, Burry Port. The Chairman: The managers complain that they have nothing to, do. There is some- thing for them to do, and they won't do. it. Rev T. Johns: I think the managers ought to see to the register's. BORDER SCHOOLS. The Clerk said that he had written to the Cardiganshire Authority asking them not to press the question of the loan for Llan- dyssul school. The Cardiganshire authority now wroite that they would not payees this question, and they agreed to the adjustment on all oitheir points. UNSUITABLE SCHOOL. Mr D. C. Edwards, Clerk to the Llanelly Rural Sanitary Authority, wrote caliling the attention of the Committee to certain defects in Llangenmeeh school.—The Architect (Mr M organ) will attend to this matter. Mr Edwards also enclosed a report on the state of Hendy Non-provided School. The Inspector who drew up the report, referred to several defects, and wound up by saying, "In their present condition), the premises are unfit for educational "purposes." It was decided to give the manage s notice that unless this school were put in. a satis- factory condition within threp months, the Committee would cease to maintain it. THE PROPOSED NEW SCHOOL AT BiLAElNAU. The Parish Council of Llandetbie sent a resollution protesting against the establish- ment of a new school at Blaenau road, as there were already schools at Llandeb'e, Penygroes, and Saron. Col. Morris said that there was a deputa- tion in waiting. They wished to be heard against the proposal. Rev T. Johns: As long as they are here, I prtopose that they be heard. Col. Morris: I propose that, they be heard. The Chairman If you appoinft a com- mittee to enquire into this, they will be heard over again by that committee. The deputation—which consisted of Mr D. Davies, Llaindelbie, and Mr Lewis Davies, Penygro,e-s-iNias then admitted. Mr D. Davies said that the proposed school was not required. It would not relieve the two school at Saron .and Penygroes; but the school which was being built at Owmgwiili would relieve them. All he asked them to do was to appoint a committee to see whether this schú101 would be needed. Mr Letwis Davies said that the distance L J, from this school to any of the three existing schools would only be a mile and a half. It would <not relieve either LLandehie or Saroin, ,a,nd it would be a very heavy burden on the rates, which were now lis 6d in the C. Mr W. N. Jones asked if the rates of Llarn- debie parish were lis 6d. 'M-r Levi Davies said that they were, in- eluding the water. They had to pay poor rates aft 3s in the £ twice a year; and the Water rate wias about 58 in thejE. Mr W. N. Jones: I should like to have that quite dear. It is a very extraordiinary state- ment to make, to say that the, rates are lls 6d in the £ The Chairman thanked the deputation, whioh then withdrew. Mr W. N. Jones said that he, was opposed to the opposition to this school. This school had ibe,en, pi-opofsed iill, the days of the School Board. His Majesty's Inspector came down aJud approved of the site. They were told that no children would be taken from other schools. They were misled. They had ap- pointed an independent m,ail-the clerk to the Parish Council—to take a census. He made out that that they should have a school for so many. It was an excellent centre, one of the hest in the district, midway between three schools. W hoever said that this school would root talke children from other schools wfas not telling what its right. One of the reasons .giv>n against rthe school was the heravy water rate at Ammaintford. If a mistake hlad been made in that respect, it did not do <away with the duty of the Education Com- mittee to give proper education to the dils- trict. He proposed that they go on with the school. When one of the gentlemen said that the rates were lis 6d in the £ he was nowhere near the mark. Col. Morris said that this water supply had been carried out by the special wish of the County Council. The waiter rate was only Is to begin with, fbciaulse they did not want to introduce the burden, they did not want to clap (it on the back of the people. It would crush them on the spot. When the water- rate was levied properly, it would be 5s 6d in the jE. It was not levied on. the whole parish but only on the water district. He ven- tured to say that the site was not a suitable one for the locality. Nobody believed in it except Mr W. N. Jones; it was one, of his pet schemes, and hie would smppoirt it unitiil it was carried out or buried. Mr W. N. Jones said that they had been compelled to go in for a water scheme, but not for such an. extravagant scheme as this. The following committee was appointed to enquire iiinto the matter: The Vace-Chairman. (Mr D. Evains), Mr D. Davies, and Mr J. R. Jiames. SCHOOLS AND NURSERIES. Col. Morris—rteferring to alleged lack of ] accommodation in some schools—said that it < mias caused by taking young children. In 1 some schools they took in little children only three years of age. They were nurseries not ] schoolls. They ought to have a rule that j children under five, should mot be admitted, j Mr J. Johns: I move that we write to the clerks of the groups to that, effect. Mr J. It. James said that children between three and five earned a grant. It was thote under three who did not earn a grant. Mr H. J. Davies said that in some cases they had made a rule that children under four should not be admitted. A BAN ON MARRIAGE. A resolution was received from the Flint- shire County Council with reference to the marriage of teachers. This was to the effect that no 'married women should be appointed a teacher, and that the marriage of a female teacher should be taken as equivalent to three months notice in the case oif a head teacher and one month's notiice in the case of an assistant. Col. Morris: What about these pupil teachers or ,assistant teachers who are given three months' for their honeymoon. The Clerk: It is onay a cirouar to that effect; they have three months, and they can come back. LLANDOVERY SCHOOL. The Committee which, had been appointed to find a site for the proposed new school at Llandovery reported that they had con- sidered the offer of the Guardians, of Mr Gwyn HolMord, and of Mr D. T. M. Joines. They decided to accept, the offer of the last- named to sell an, acre of the Brewery Fliold for £ 225. This was subject to the proviso on the part of the Committee that the com- pe,nsaitioaii to the tenant should not exceed another £20. They also agreed to. divert the path. They recommended that a school be buiilt to accommodate 300. Mr J. R. James said that they were within 30 places of 300 a.lrady. What they ought to have was a school to accommodate 400. He, hoped that in the future the managers of the other school would see the error of their ways and wouild convert their school illlto an infant department. It was a ridicu- lous thing that a place with a population of 1,800 should be saddled with two schools. Mr W. N. Jones: If you suggest more accommodation now is the time. Mr J. R. James: No; but I think the plain should be such, that it could be easily ex- tended when the occasion arises. SCHOOL MANAGERS. No appointment was made in the place, of the late Mr John Bowen, Lan, LLandefeilog, The matter was adjourned for suggestions from the locality. The Rev Edward Davies w,as appointed a manager for the Llandysul district in. the place of ivir Roderick -derick, Llettyglyd. DRAWiING EXHIBITION. Mrs Lloyd said that she was sorry Mrs G'wyn,ne-Hughes wias jiot present. It was she who had been most energetic in, pro- moting an art exhibition from the various schools of the county to take place at the Carmarthen School of Art. The most meri- torious would be sent to the International Exhibition. Mrs Gwynne Hughes and she would pay postage and carriage and all the exhibition expenses; but the, cost of the exhi- bition itself would he about £ 10.—It was decided to allow the amount required for the exhibition. CERTIFICATES FOR GOOD ATTEND- ANCES. The question of awarding certificates for good attendance cropped up during the dis- cussion of the last mentioned item. It was suggested that the certificates be designed by the art pupils for competition. Mr J. Johns said that it would be unfair to the county children. It was an unfair competition. Nothing was done in the matter. SECONDARY SCHOOLS. Mr Dd. Evans, as one of the delegates who had waited on iMr McKenna, gave his report. He, said that no doubt they had seen in the papers an account of the whole thing. They bad agreed to accept the, Englislj conditions with the English money. It would be a substantial increase in the grant towards the secondary school. He did not think it would be less than £1,000 for Carmarthen- shire. Rev T. Johns: But do we lose in, any way. Mr Dd. Evans: I do not think we lose anything. Professor Jones: I do not think w lose any- thing. Mr J. Johns: We have nothing to lose. Professor Jones said that they had to give 25 free places; but they gave more in this county. APPOINTMENT. The most important appointment to be made was that of a certificated headmaster for Felinfoel School at a salary of L170 a year. There were 82 applicants. It was decided to reduce the number to ten. The following came out highest in the first ballot :•— T. Davies, Newport, Mom, 11; John Cyrus Evans, Islington,, London, 10; D. Jones, Stamford Hill, London, 9; T. H. Harries, Bryn, LLanetlly, 13; Dd. Jones, Nantgaredig Council School, Carmarthen., 9; James W. Lewis, Llanddarog, 13; W. J. Price, Saron Council School, Llaindebie, 15; Phillip W. Rees, Broadewell, Llanelly, 14; Wr. Thomas, Llansawel, 11; John Ertassmuis, Trimsaran,, 8; W. D. Lewiiis, Bantkffoosfelen, 8; and T. Nicholls, Velindre, Henllan, 8. The three last named tied for the tenth place. A second ballot was then, taken, when Erasmus got 8 votes, Lewis 5, and Nicholls 6. Erasmus, therefore, went into t,he third ballot. 0111 the thi.rd ballot, J.W. Lewis, L-lan- ddarog, and W. J. Price, Llandeibie, each got 14 voites; W. P. Rees, Lliancildy, and W. Thomas, Lalnsawel, each got 13 votes; T. Davies, Newort, and J-ohnl Cyrus Evans, 12 each. The other four who, either got 10 or 11 each were out. 1:1 On the, fourth ballot, W. J. Price, Llan- debie, W. P. Rees, Llanelly, and W. Thomas Lkunisawel, got 11 votes each. The other three got each aiine aimd were out. On the fifth ballot, W. J. Price got 19 vtes; W. Thomas, 12; and W. P. Rees, 9 votes. The last was out. In the six and final ballot, Price got 13 votes, and Thomas, 7. !Mr Price was there- fore (appointed. THE DEADLOCK AT BROOKE. There were three applicants for the post of uncertificated heaidmiafcree at Brooke at a salary of L60 a year. The Clerk said that the managers did not recommend any of them. They considered 11 the applicants were too young aiitd with- out sufficient experience to take sole charge. They hoped that the Committee would with- draw their opposition to Mr Rcnf rey. Mr Benl Evans moved that they appoint Miss E. A. Harries, of Pembroke. Mr J. Johns proposed that they withdraw their opposition to Mr Renfrey. The Clerk: You cannot appoint anyone. You can say you insist on a teacher of the class you recommend being appointed. Mr J. Johns: I move that we appoint Mr Renfrey. The Chairman: You have no right to do that. Mr J. Johns: We are placing ourselves in a very failse position by tramping on a poor man's chianacter. It will do more injury to, the cause of temperance tharn anything else. I hope iMr Evians will withdraw his opposition It was decided to refer the matter back to the managers.
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Carmarthen High School for Girls The aaviiual prize distribution to the suc- cessful pupils ait the Carmarthen High School Girls. Carmarthen, took pliace on Thursday afternoon in last week, when the Lord Bishop otf St. David's presided owcr a largean.d in- fluert:,atl gathering. Amowgsit those on the platform were Mite Owen, The Palace Mr and Mrs Trulbshaw, JL-anfe'ly; Miss Clark (the lady principal of the, school); the Vall. Aichdciaoon Evans; Canon C. G. Brown., the Training College; and a number of ladies. On the Chairman taking his seat, amidst applause, a pretty littte scene was jnacted on the platform, Mrs Truibshaw being pre- sented with a choiûeoouquet by Duncan Anruaind and Lewas Jones, the two youngest children in the school, while Mrs Owen was made the recipient of a similar floral tribute from the two ^youngest boiarders :n the school -E, ni,d Jones aind Bessie Evans, ia,iid the Lady Principal received a like gift at the hamds of Freda Omittcm and Rowenla Thomas. After these ceremonies, a musical pro- gramme was given: Pioaiuclforte duet, "Vale Brdlliante" (Hiwilten), P. Davies and M. Headley; song, "Spring" (M. Howitt); .reci- tation, "The White Rabbit- the Preparatory Class iand the Kindergarten; song, "Under the Greenwood Thee" (Ernest Walker); pianoforte solo, "Toccata" (Sterndale Ben- net), Miss K. Alexander, A.R.C.M.; song, "The Mountaineer" (Keitelbey). The Secretary, the Rev Jonies, Vicar of Lliandorag, then read letters regretting their albsenice from Earl Cawdor, Lord Dynevor, the Hon,. Gwliadvs Rice, General Sir James HiUs-Johlles, V.C., G.C.B., Lady Johns, and Mrs Johmei Dolaucothi; Sir Charles Phihpps, the Biiishop of Swansea, Arhcdracon WTilliamo, the Dean of S:. David's, Chanceltor Jones, Canon Ca,miber-Wr'i!ll!iamis, ricar of Lamjxiter; the Hev J. Miarvdem, vicar of Llanlllwch Mr and Mrs Clhas. Lloyd, Wramiifor; and the Misses Manisel. iMiaerteilo. The Secretary then read the report of the Lady Principal (Miss Cark) as follows:—"I have much pleasure 'In pre-jeavbinig to you my repiort on tihe work of the High School during the year 1907. We have well kept our num- bers the heaMi of the. boarders has been ex- cellent, and our record of successes in public examdnaitiionis has- been a satisfactory one. In Juaie several of the children elllltered for the examination held under the auspices of the Royal Drawing Society, when 17 Honours and 25 Pass Certiificaites were- gained. Beatrice L. Jones has niow completed her FuU Honours Certificate, and has already done some work towards her Teacher-Artist Diploma. The exaimiimer's general report for the school was "a good result." In needle- work steady limprovemenit is evident, al- though we have not sent in so many girlls for examilllation this, year. Two certificates in Grade III. and five in Grade I. were awarded by the London, Inisltiiitiyfee for the Advance- ment of Plain Needlework. In music very sa j->sfiactory work has been done, as is showai by the fact that of the girls who entered for the Associated Board examinations all were successful, Margaret Owen, one of Miss Alexander's pupils wininding distinction; also of "Miisrs Buckley's upils, Daisy Joaies passed with distinction the Oxford Senior Local examination, in Harmony and History of Musfic, ajnd Cecilia Vaughan WiJliiams gained 95 per cent, marks dn the Theoretical examination* for the Teachers' Diploma oif the I.S.M. The whole school was examined as usual in July by examiners appointed by the Oxford Delegacy. The R,ev Robert Yu., ams, M.A., professor oir Modern History, con-ducted the oral examination, while- the written work of the upper school was exam- ined by Mr Sankey, formerly a master of Barrow. It is -only fair to remark that the cause for same unfavourable comments in Mr Sanikey's report on the English papers may be partly due to tbhle foot that inevitable changes on the staff in two successive terms seripously interrupted the year's work. I foel confident, holwever, that ulnder Miiss Prideaux's alble tuiition, the girls are likely to attain a higher standard in this subject, provided no unforleooeu oircuimstaaices inter- vene before the next summer examiniatiom; provided too, that tliie girls themselves put forth more independent energy, and show themselves more ready to wrestle with diffi- culties instead of relying solely on, the efforts of the mistrosses to hep them over every obstacle-, however slight. Eight candidates were successful in gaining certificates in the Oxfoixl Locals, Anniie J. Daviies taking a speciial one m :Senlior iMaifchemlaitics, which procured her exemption from the King's Scholarship Examination aaid gained her ad- mission to St. Mary's Training College at Bangor. Though we rejoice at her success, we are very sorry to lose her. She came as a boarder -at the age of eight, and worked her way up thle school to the position of head- girt. Ever since 11 have known her she has set an excellent example of faiithtful work, cheerful obedience, and absolute loyalty. With deep regret we said good-bye to Miss Tilbury also an July. Her unvaried amiability and happy disposition, as well as her many- sided endeared her to mistresses and girlis allike, while her efficiency and her devotion to the school made her a valuable mlember of the staff. I have said much about examdinaftions and certificates, hut I do not mean to imply that these are the chief aim and dbject of school ilfe. True education must develop the Ohilldren's pofwers of obser- vatioan, of thought, of self-control, and aibove aid must make them ever set before them- selves the hiigheslt ideals in all tihialt they think ,and do. I must conclude my report with our sincere thanks to Mrs Truibshanv for so kindly coming to distri/bute the prizes to-day and to the Risfhiotp for the honour he does us by pre- eddiifng on thiiis occasion. EXA¡MlNiER'.s REPORT. The Rev Robert Wil-Liams, M.A., vicar of LLandilo, read the examiner's report, as under:—"I have examined the written work of this school with, much satisfaction, and I greaty regret that u n-toward circumstances pireveinted me from taking the oral examina- tion also. I have found abundant signs of vigour and sound teaching, and I wish to st,aite at the outset, that though I have coim- m-entted candidly on tihe failures in various paipeins, my gemeral impression is one of satis- factioiu The neatness of the work and the legibility of the writiihg deserve praise all through -the school. (1). Religious knowledge: The work done, dn these papers calls for un- qllalrirfied commenidation. The paper on; St. Matthew were well done in all three sets; the knowledge of the events and of the text was very good; very few failed to get half-marks; and the preliminary papem obtained a not- a)bly high -percentage. The paper on the Prayer Book (junions) was of realty remark- able cxcedlollce; only one (girl failed to get 75 per cent., and equal praise must 'be given to the paper on the Oiateohiiam (preliminary). (2). Literature: Coriolaauis: The only senior pamper was creditaible; the subject had be-en read with intelligence, the parts which ap- peal to the feeliinigjs with spci-ail interest. The 1 knowedJllge of the text was satisfactory, but no great facility of quotation was shown. The jumiior papers were quite intelligently done, though some of the questions were not quite delfimiÎJbe enough, for the girls to answer satisfactorily. The contrast between the characters of Bolumniia and Wrgila was well sketched by almost all. Among the prelim- inary papers on the Talisman four were very good, one very poor. The questions demand- illlg knowledge of striking scenes were very well answered. (3). Georgraphy (junior): Only one paper (A. E. Davies) was really sat is factory the girls were evidently not practised in answering questdons of so general a character; more de/fciaiiled questions would pmbably have brought out more accurate knowlediee. The same remarks arrolv aJso fth e preliminary papers. The places v required to be marked on the mafps were creditably known hut the general questions elicited ittl-e though or knowledge. M. E. Daviels was far the best. (4). History: The senior paper W3!S (beyond thegmlslp of one of the two candidates, butt iS. W. Jones showed very fair command of facts aind 19ot a good mark. Practice in answering questions of this sort is necessary; tile facts want propeir arrange- ment compression was often desirable, espe- ciaMy wihen) idbort answers iare, as-kcid for, e.g., a short note on, the Battle of Cullbden dtoes not require a sketch of the whole '45. The juiiiiior paper seemed hard; it certainly proved too difficult for all but one (A. E. Daviies), who did quite well. Five others showed some knowledge, hut three complete- ly failed. Most were unable to produce whaft they kniCm" without heing asked for it in definite words. Nor were the preliminary papers miueh better; one good paper (M. E. Davies) did not compensate for five feeble onieg. (5). French: The senior papers wecre again rather tbeyond the girls' range. The.
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Laugharne Notes. After several weeks of mild dissipation, consisting of balls, parties, socials, concerts, etc., etc., (many of which were kept going until larte .morning hours, which greatly interfered with the comfort of respectable quiet people who still believe that night is the season for enjoying a restful sleep) the town has onre more assumed its customary quiet and respectable aspect. there is not very much stirring here at present. The cockle trade is still in full swing, and so far, it has proved quite a record hero. For some time there has been a rumour afloat tha,t the G.W.K. Go. inte-nded to inaugurate a motor service in May between St. Clears, Laugharne, and Pendine, but nothing definite could be learnt a week or two since. On Tuesday last, however, a motor car, with one gentleman inside, wenit throught the town on its way to Pendine, without making a stop, and a,fter some hours returned and passed through much in the same manner as he went don-no It is pre- sumed that the Object of the visit was to see whether the, roads were in a fit aiiiid proper condition for the motors to run. As far as I can learn, most of the people here will be glad to se thris accomplished, but, I -a III the people hope that if the motors begin to run, that they in-*illl be kept on during the winter as well as the summer, and inot leave the inhabitants w rthou t any cheap method of getting to and from St. Clears. The Committee of the Garden Society have just issued a circular, containing a schedule of prizes, etc., but omitted to state the date on Avhich the show is to take place, and the prizes for each exhiilbit. Both these items ought to be known, as early as possible, so that those who wish to exhibit many know, what and when, to plant. To make the show a success, all ought to know these thinigs at the same time, so that no one may think that there is any favouritism shown to any one. It is to he hoped that a large number of the dnlhahitaaubs, especialy the cottagers. TA ill make up their minds to exhibit some- thing. It is also to be hoped that some, whose business it ought to be, willI move < in the matter of improving the side walks, espe- cially in King street, wihich at present are in sudh a state as to mafke it dangerous to walk a.t night. »
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Carmarthen High School for…
oompesitiion was d^aptpoini ing; the unseens fiaiir; the elementary (Jramjaar was well done the! bligiher Grammar weak In the junior papers the Guiammar was creditable, espe- cially in ithe easier qu'estiosis; the verbs were not so 'go'od partbly ibecauise girls were liOt careful to wriite the parts asked for. The Un- s»eii;3 sluowed great inequality, especially the second piece. Three papers were quite cre- ditaible. The preliminary papers included two .good ones, buit the failuircs in the Unseen were numerous. The elementary Grammar was quite respectdbel. (6). -Gilamma,r, Eng- ltish: Of the seniors, A. J. Davies was excel- lentt in Ainialy&is; the nut of the answers in both papens conaiderinig the idiflBculty of the paper, was satisfactory, but the amisweriing of the quert:io-n, on the meanii"igs of words shows the dcisirabiilifty of persd«ten.t explanation of worlds wilnicli seem easy to a teacher, but are hard to the pupils The juiniiors showed qti:ite adequate knowledge of the aufbject; five papers were very creditalble. Tihe, preliminary papers were quite saitdsfactory. (7). Compo- siit-on The parapJirasinig of bOotih seniofrs and E it juniors were weak; it is an exeelleint mental gmynasifcic and wiatnlts :priactioe. The Essays were fair, some weakness ini grammatical coai struction. and a fow mistakes in spelli.ng were visible. There was little evidence of plan; or a rran genie iiit. of ideas; and the use of paragraphs and other stops beside the comma and full stop has to to (be learnt. The test for the preliminary eaindddates was easy, and on the whole well passed. Spelling was good; but "lay" and "laid" were often confused. (8). Algebra: Of three junior papers, one was .good ome very f air one moderate in graphlie work the lines slhoÙlld be drawn with a fine pejne'l on as large a, soale as pa;sible, and the scale ,adopted should! be, stated. Prelimiiia ry In the H.C.F., factore were not sufficienitly used; hence a difficulty in finding thie L.C.'M. Addition of fractions was not well knoiwim. One simple equation wias solved, not the others. No one scored in the last two questions. (9). Arithmetic, senior: The last fouir questions were beyond heir powers, the rest of the paper fairly done. Junior: The results were distinctly creditable. Prelim- inary The work was quite satisfactory. Two inaccurate papers and one weak paper we-re balanced by one very good and two good ones. —Charles Sankey, M.A., late assistant master in Ban-row Schoool, anid formerly the headmaster of King Edwiard's School, Bury St. Edmund's. "I have examined the Preparatory cltass and Class III. of the Carmartihenj High School, orally, in the following subjects, viz., English Grammar, English History, Geo- graphy, Nature knowledge, Religious know- ledge, and French. The results were satis- factory, and showed evidence of careful teaching and internst. The younger pupils, boys and girls—some of them very young- were bright and intelligent- in their answers. Several of the little girls should do well in the future, ;if they are left in the school. Taken all together, Class III. did well, espe- cially im French, Geography. Nature study, and in Religious knowledge". The teaching throughout appears to have been practical and efficient. Several of the girls in Claiss III. should give a good account of themselves when they reach a higjher position an the school. (Signed), Robert Williams, M.A., examiner to the delegates of the Local Exam- inations, Oxford. PRIZE LIST. Mrs Trulbshaw then. distributed the prizes and certificates as follouvs: Class I. Holy Scriptu/re (presented in memory of IVIiss G"i,les): Ainiide E. Davies, May Headley, Beatrice Jones, Daisy Jones, Annie Williams, Evelyn Williams. Form Prizes (presented by the Council): Annie J. Diavies, Daisy Jones, May Headley, Evelyn, Williams. Ma'thematic Prize (presented by Miss Clark): Annie J. Davies. Certificates, Oxford Senior Local: Anniie J. Davies, Daisy Jones. _ir^^f°rd Junior: Anniie E. Davies, Evelyn Williams. Drawing, Honours in Division I.-V.: Beatrice Jones. Honours .n Division, I., II. and III.: A. Crawford. Honours in Division II. aind III.: Muriel Jones. Pass: B. Diavies, iMay Headley, Edith Thomas. Class II., Holy Scripture (presented in memory of iMiss Giles): Cecilia Davies. Form Prizes (presented by the Council): Eirene Davies, Gwenlliant James. Mathematics (presented by Miss Clark): Eirene Davies. Certificates, Oxford Local Preliminary Cecilia Davies, Eireine Davies, Patti Davies Gwenlliian Joaies. Drawing Certificates: Evelyn Crawford Cecilia Davies, Eia-ene Davies/ Patti Davies' Gfwenllian Jones, May Nicholas (Honomrs), Irene Roberts. Florence Williams (lion-ours). Class III. HoJy Scripture (presented in memory of Miss Giles): Hilda Clutton, Roworth SpurreM. Form Prizes (presented by the Council): Hilda Clutton, Be'bty Evans, Ro^vOrth Spur- rell. Nature Study (presented by Miss Dear den) Betty Evans. Draiwing Certificates: Marjoriie Crawford, Hilda Cluttoir, Isca Davies. Beltty Evans (honours), Mary Howell, Rosalie Headley (honours) Veli-a Joines (honours), Roworth opurrell (honours). Preparatory^ Class: Form Prize (presented by the Council): Owen TViillj/ams, Nature Study (presenited by Miss Dear- den) Patricia Allen. Drawing Certificates: Patricia Allen Taffena Rees, Gwen Williams. Music Prizes (upper school, presented by the Council): Beatrice Joines; (lower school) presented by the Council): Vena Jones.' Theory (presented by Miss Alexander): ailida Cl uttiton. Needlework Certificates, Grade III Evelyn Crawford, Evelyn n llTiams. Grade I.: Betty Evans, Grace Evans Roosaline Headley, Helena James, Sissie James. Musiic Cetrtificates, amlairled by the Asso- ciated Board the R.A.M. and ROM Highielr Division: Sissie James, Beatrix Jonies, Daisy Jonies. Lowielr Divaisiom: Eireno Davies, Patti Davies, May Headfey, May Nicholas, Margt, C. Owen (distinction). Local Centre examinatior in rudfments of music: Beatrice Joiie, s Ev lyn Williams. VOTES OF THANKS. The Veil. Archdeacon Evanis proposed a hearty vote of thanks to Mrs Truhshaw for coming there that day to distrilbute the prizes. Mrs Trubshaw was not, perhaps, so well known in Carmarthen as in Llanelly, but she was well knonviii, enough all through the diocese (applause) for them to know that they could depend upon her talking a real interest in any good work that was being done ia any part of the diocese in connection with the church (applause). They thought that the work that was being done by the High School in Garmarthen, was excellent work, and work that was of great value to the church. Naturally, in the case of that school, as in the cape of all other schools, the üffieiency of the school would depend upon the reputation which the school had hi the county generally. They had every reason to be thoroughly satis- fied with the work that was Ibeing: done in the High School .(applause), and if the char- acter of the work, and especially the care that was heing taken of the giirls were only known the more successfuil it would be. After all, the educational work done in a school was -oiiilv part of the education given in that school, and those who knew the High School knew the great value of the training in cha-racter which the girls got in the school. and the wider the mumiber of its friends. He felt sure that Mi's Truhshaiw, as a result of her visit, would carry with her a good im- pressiom of their High School in Carmarthen and the work being done there (applause'. The —ev C. G. Brown seconded, and en- i dorsed all that the, proposer had said. The motion, was then carried amidst loud applause. Mr E. Tiruibshaiw, in returning thanks on, behalf of his wife, sard that the good work done at the school was very evident, and he would like to ciongiiatulate the lady Principal upon, the excellent results. One point in the Principal's report he was. very glad to see was that the Silunmum Ibon/um of education was not the question of obtaining certificates and passes. It was the ialiproiiii(I work that was esseintcial to the education, of their chil- dren. and that was quite cvi-dent as being the resullt of the past year's work at the High School. It seemed to him hat all the pupils had won certificates and prizes, but if there were a few who had not been succsssful, he would lend them a word of encouragement to persevere and try to do better next year (applause). They could not expect perfec- tion, and they would not like reports to come before them then thtfit were all gold. It was not all gold that flittered, and it was quite evident from the report that the examiners had reported conscientiously, which was what they wanted. There might be .a weak spot here and there, and if pointed out, it would be remedied. There were reasons why the result mi'ght not he as satisfactory as they wished, and as long as it was explained, and as lonig as the examiners were con- sdientious, ino doubt the results would be satisfactory as far as tha or any other school was concerned. He congratulated the Coun- cil, and the lady principal upon the work 'that was heing done (applia,use). They were very glad to be there that afternoon, and he had to say on Mrs Trubshaw's behalf, that after consultation with the lady princi- pal, she would be very glad to give some prizes for next year. The Chairmaini said that he would like to move from the chair a vote of thanks to the examliners, and especially to the Vicar of Llandilo who had been so kind as to help them in that way for so many years. He agreed entirely with what Mr Trubshaw said that it was very fortunate that. year by year they had examiners of high distinction, who took such pains with their work. and who gave them honest, careful reports on all the work in the school. He must again say thlat the Council of the High School valued year after year, more and more the exceptionally alble lady principal they had. and as long as they had Miss Cliark at the head of the school he wias quite sure that the, parents and mem- bers of the council and a friends of the school would feel that the work would be thoroughly done, and the pupils thoroughly looked after in every way. They welcomed the new memJbers of the staff, iand they were very glad to hear that their work showed that the school would gain- very much by having them on the staff. He wished to say very heartily, but very briefly, that he felt that day more than ever before that he had confidence iin their High School, which had done such good work m the past, and he looked forward to the examination) next year with great confidence for the future of the school. The imotion was carried with acclamation. The Rev Robert Williams, in replying, said that he first took part im the examination of the High School nearly 19 years aigo, and he believed it was the first school that he ever took part in an examination of. He was then fresh from college, and a very superior person indeed in his own estimation (laugh- ter). Even then he thought well of the High School, Carmarthen,, a.nd that at a time when he thought ill of most people and things. He was not nearly so wise- now as he was 19 years (laughter), but he still retained the old opinion which formed then, and had even added to it with regard to the efficiency of the School (applause). He had been there a great deal, he had seen many of the pupils, he had seen the girls in the school, he had listened to tfhe members of the staff one after the other piviinig lessons or taking oral exam- inations—in other words, so far as an exam- iner could get am insight into the work of the school, he had had that insight into the work of the High School. He was glad to be able to returin last summer to the school in run inferior capacity, and he was very well repaid by a compliment to his youthful ap- pearance that one of the youngest members of the school paid hiim. They were discuss- ing the Spanish Anmada, and trying to get, some idea as to the time it happened, and fouind it was some 320 years ago. He asked t,he pupils if they thought he was alive then, arnd after somehesiitation the,y said they did not think he was. He asked why ? and one yotrng lady, he thought, she was one of the rare bits that afternoon replied, "You could not have been because1 you are not very much more thian 100" (laughter). A very nibe camiplimeiiilt which made him feel quite youthful. He was glad there were two examiners that year. He had been com- maiding the school in his report year after year, until at last some of his friends outside ceased to believe iin the geniuoineness of the report, and tJhey assumed the attitude that he lived justalboti-t there., and being paid in fees for conducting examinations, he liked to get as -many pupils in the school as possible in order toilllcroase the amount df fees lie was to (receive (laughter). To-day they had, at any rate, aai indopeiideiA opnuion, and it was very curious, that almiost in the opening words of his report, he, said the very same thing as he had been saying time after time as being the majaii character of the school. As compared with other schools—incidentally he had examined the work of some hundreds up and down England and Wales in connection with the Oxford local examd,nat-ion-the main characteristic of that school was first of all the absolute soundness of its religious educa- tion (applause). They noticed how Mr Sankey put that again in the forefront of his report. Then the extreme neatness with which all the pupi.is do their work, and that he wias triad to find was characteristic of the school. In faClt, compared with a great many other schools, which were more pretentious, and gave a more ornate kind of education, compared with many of that class, he said that the education given, at the school was eminently sound, eminently useful, and eminently get-at-aible; thongs that must be goit if the girls were to become useful mem- bers of society (applause). Mr E. Truibsbaiw moved a vote of thanks to he chairman for presiding. He said with great deal of pleasure that their Lord Bishop was one of the hardest working men they had in South Wailes, and they were very much in- debted to nlim for coming there. Mr Walter Spunrell, King-street, Carmar- tbon, in, secondnjg, said that it went without eayiing that his lordship was a tower of strength to the High School, and they as parents of children owed him, and all who took an iinterst in the school, a great debt of gratitude for the supp ort they had given, to it. They did not know what they would do without the High School, because it met a want in the whole diocetse, and the excellent influence it has on the lives of the little chil- dren birought up in it. It was a matter of gratificationi that wiith those two capable heads-Miss Clark and the Secretary—the finances of the school were now in a thorough ly sound condition, which could not be said a few years ago. He thought they would all come to the conclusion that the standard of work done in that school was all that could be desired, and he had every confidence that the school had before it a long future of pro Bperity and good work (applause). The resolutilo,n was carried amidst pro- longed applause, and the Chairman having briefly returned thanks, the interesting pro- ceedings ended with the singing of the National Anthem.