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Llandudno Educational Facilities. HIGHER STANDARD SCHOOLS. Mr. Evan R. Davies, the Secretary of the Car- narvonshire Education Committee, gave an irut.e.reSiting exposition; on Thursday night alt Llandudno of the policy of his authority with respect to the concentration of scholars in the higher standards at the elementary schools in the populous places in the county. The meet- ing at which Mr. Davies spoke comprised the managers of the local Council and Church schools, over whom the Rector (the Rev. Ll. R. Hughes) presided. It had been called to conr sider the question of making further provision [ lor elementary education in the town. Mjr. Davies painted omit that there was a shortage of accommodation at the three Council schools, taking average attendance into con- sideration, of 139. When, three years ago, the new school was opened at Dyffryn-road, it was anticipated; that it would meet the requirements of the town for many years to come, but it was already full. The Education Committee had the settled conviction that it was educationiall-y unsound to go on multiplying what might be ,t,erinped full schools, to the number of four, five, or more, in the same town. They three years ago decided upon the policy of providing in all populous places central schools for the higher standards. It was proposed now to pro- vide such a school at Llandudno, at which the children in the fifth and higher standards from the other Council schools would attend. The authority had the power to limit all the exist- ing Council schools to the lower standards, and so to require the children from 11 years of age and upwards to attend the new higher standard school, but they would have no power whatever to compel any of the children in the Church of England schools to do so. The authority had already established at Portmadoc a higher standard school from which substantial advan- tages had accrued to the children. Notwith- standing its large population, Llandudno's children had not yet enjoyed such advantage sof technical education as they were entitled to. It would be impossible to afford the money necessary to provide a technical section in connection with each school, and to provide at Lloyd-street for the whole town would be to trench upon accommodation for the enlarge- ment af the school for ordinary education pur- poses, which would certainly be in due time necessary. The Committee were, therefore, of opinion, that any further school accommoda- tion supplied' at Llandudno should be in the form of a higher standard school, with a technical side. At the Llandudno schools the children in the sixth and seventh standards were really taught together, and now that the limit of schooL age was extended to fourteen years, the children were entitled to some better provision for their education than had been afforded them in the past. The number olf children in the seventh standard was com- paratively small, and the Committee could not afford to staff the schools so that they might be taught apart from the sixth standard. At the four Llandudno Council schools! there were in. average attendance 123 pupils in the fifth standard, 95 in the sixth standard, and B4 in the seventh standard. In the Church Walks Church school there were 28 in the fifth, 13 ini the sixth, and 10 in the seventh standards. The Boda'fon Church school contained 10 in the fifth, eight in the sixth, and seven in the seventh standards. Leaving out of account the children in the higher standards at the Church schools, there were, therefore, 302 scholars in the town iil standards five, six, and seven who would attend the higher standard school, with the re- sult that every child from eleven years of age up to the time of leaving school would pass through eight or nine grades, instead of only one or two as at present. Th-e existing schools would become. schools for the lower standards only. while at the higher standard school a cert Ificafted teacher would be appointed for every forty pupils, and it would be possible also to employ experts or specialists in the different subject^. COOKERY, LAUNDRY WORK, AND HOUSEWIFERY. It was to be feared that in this country ade- quate results were by no means being derived from the national expenditure on education. Professor Sadler had recently said that over forty per cent. of the children leaving our ele- mentary schools went in for unskilled work. He (Mr. Davies) feared that Carnarvonshire generally had a record which was by no means desirable in that respect. The Committee wished to establish in connection with the schools, not only instruction in cookery and laundering for girls, but also to teach house- wifery, in-sick nursing, with an ample equip- ment in. every respect for such instruction. The Hoard of Education were prepared to make fair- h- substantial grants for special instruction in these subjects. At Wrexham there was already established a first-rate system of house training. including sick nursing. The county of Carnar- von, through the advocacy of Mr. Robert Ro- berts, were the pioneers in estatolsihing at Llan- dudno a class for the teaching of cookery to boys. The London County Council claimed that distinction, but Carnarvonshire had the class in operation while the London authority were discussing the matter. In addition the Committee were anxious to. provide in the new school manual instruction in both wood and metal work for bovs. and also for them, and for such girls as desired it, a full course in. gardening. A school for 400 children with the technical departments attached, would cost about ^9,000, but in1 any event the additional accommodation would be needed, and could not probably be provided for less than Z4,000, as it was the experience of the Committee thaft- relatively alterations of and additions to Old buildings were as costly as new schools. Half of the cost would fall upon the urban, district, the Committee bearing their full share under the. Act, and the interest and sinking fund for the loan. could not exceed three farthings in the pound, assuming the loan could only be obtained for a period of thirty years. The Rector thanked Mr. Daviesi for his lucid statement, and went on to say that no allusion had been made to the county school, in which there were 180 places only, q6 of which were' filled. A very drastic change in the educational system of the country was proposed how would! it affect the teachers and the existing schools? Instead of establishing infants' schools, it would clean out the cream of the existing schools, and .all children of eleven years of age would have to walk to the central school whatever part of the district they resided in. After some discussion, the meeting was ad- journed. The conference was continued on Monday I evening and lasted for two and a half hours, the Rector again presiding. Mr. R. J. Williams pro- posed, and, Mr. R. Fisiheir seconded, that the scheme propounded by the Carnarvonshire Edu- cation Committee be approved. Mr. Robert Roberts supported the motion. Mr. W. EHis Jones proposed to defer the matter for six months, and Mr. David Davies seconded the amendment. Dr. Spinther James moved a further amendment to the effect that a committee be asked to consider the scheme and prepare a report upon it to be presented to a future meeting. Mr. Evan. R. Davies replied on the discussion, and finally it was unanimously resolved to adopt the suggestion of Dr."James. It is expected that the report will be presented before the end of May.

Penmaenmawr Urban District Council. THE ANNUAL MEETING. PROMENADE LIGHTING AGAIN. I The annual meeting of the above Council was held on Tuesday evening. The members pre- sent were Mr. David Jones (retiring Chairman), Mr. P. H. McClemenit (retiring Vice-Chairman), Colonel Darbishiare, Dr. H. T. Jenkins, Dr. J. R. Williams, Messrs R. D. Jones, R. D. Owen, Thomas Roberts, D. Gordon Jones, F. D. Chantrey, S. Williams, and J. H. Higson with the Deputy Clerk (Mr. J. W. Post), the Surveyor {Mr. R. John. Hughes), and the Collector (Mr. John Owen). THE CHAIRMAN AND VICE-CHAIRMAN. The Depurty Clerk having been appointed Chairman pro tern, he announced that the- first business was the election of Chairman. Mr. David Jones said he had very great pleasure in moving that the Vice-Chairman, Mr. P. II. McClement, be elected Chairman for the ensuing year. Mr. McClement, he stated, had been a member of the Council for many years, and he felt sure they would agree with him that he was the proper person to fill the chair. Mr. Thomas Roberts seconded-, and it was unanimously agreed to. Mr. McClement thanked the Council for the honour they had conferred upon him. He would do his, best to. conduct the business of the Coun- cil to the best of his ability, and with the as- sistance generally given, he had no doubt that they would be able to go through the year's work as well as they had done in yeairs gone by. This year they had an estimate which was barely sufficient to carry them through, and he trusted sincerely that the chairmen of the differ- ent committees would see that they did not ex- ceed the estimate for the work that had been allocated by the Council. They had a very comprehensive statement with regard to the-ir finances at the last meeting by Colonel Darbi- shire. He 'now proposed a cordial vote of thanks to the ex-Chairman for the manner in which he had conducted the business of the Council dur- ing the past year. Colonel Darbishire, in seconding, said he had known Mr. David Jones, for very many years, and he had always found him ready to do what he could for his neighbours, and taking a great interest in the work he was actually engaged upon. He hoped that he woulld have long liilfe and happiness to continue his work on the Council. The proposition was carried, and Mr. David Jones returned thanks. Dr. J. R. Williams then proposed, and Mr. F. D. Chantrey seconded, that Dr. H. T. Jen- kins be elected Vice-Chairman of the Council, and this was agreed to unanimously, Dr. Jen kins briefly returning thanks. ELECTION OF COMMITTEES. After a short discussion, it was decided to re- elect the Committees en bloc, Mr. J. H. Higson taking the place of Mr. W. D. Jones and Mr. R. D. Jones being added to the Footpaths and Es,tat,e Committee. The Chairman and Vice-Chairman of the Council are members of all committees. The .following are the committees:- Finance: Messrs C. H. Darbishire, J. S. Coverley, J. H. 'Higson,, David Jones, and Dr. William is. Water and Sewerage Dr. J. R. Wil- liams, Messrs J. S. Coverley, F. D. Chijifi/trey, S. Williams, D. Gordon Jones, J. H. Higson, and Colonel Darbishire. Footpath and Estate Messrs J. S. Coverley, D. G. Jones, F. D. Chantrey, R. D. Owen, S. Williams, T. Ro- berts, and R. D. Jones. Roads and Improve- ment Messrs J. S. Coverley, C. II. Darbishire, T. Roberts, J. H. Higson, R. D. Owen, R. D. Jones, and Dr. J. R. Willliams. Recreation: Messrs C. H. Darbishire, J. S. Coverley, R. D. Owen, David Jones, and Dr. Williams. The following were re-elected representatives on the Joint Hospital:—Dr. J. R. Williams, Dr. H. T. Jenkins, and Colonel Darbishire. The following representative members were also re-elected —Keaumaris Port Sanitary Authority, Dr. H. T. Jenkins; Carnarvon. Joint Medical Board, Dr. J. R. Williams; Bangor University College, Dr. J. R. Williams Con- w-ay and Llandudno County Governing Body, Dr. J. R. Williams. THE XEW GOLF HOUSE. The Recreation Committee reported! having re- ceived three tenders for the furnishing of the new golfhous.e, and they recommended that the tender of Mr. E. H. Owen, Oxford Arcade, at £ 33 4s. 8d., to include the best quality of cork lino. be accepted, and also that a sub-committee be appointed, with power to act, to purchase cutlery, crockery, household utensils, &c. The Chairman of the Council stated that the Committee, had accepted the lowest tender. On the motion of Mr. David Jones, seconded by Mr. F. D. Chantrey, the recommendations were adopted. At a later stage, Mr. Gordon Jones asked whether there was an estimate for the furnish- ing, and the Chairman replied in the affirmative. Mr. R. D. Jones said he agreed with Mr. Gordon Jones' question. They, who were not members of the Recreation Committee, did not know what was in the estimate. Would it be possible for them to see it? He noticed a re- mark on a piece of paper which he held in his hand asking what arrangements had been, done as to the sale of whisky and ,mineTals. (Laugh- ter.) He did not know whether that meant for the club house, but he found it on the back of the paper on which the recommendation 0'£ the Committee was written. The Deputy Clerk said it was quite an acci- dent. because he bad never seen it before. Mr. R. D. Jones: Is there anything in it? Is there likelv to be anything of the sort in the club house regarding whisky and minerals? The Chairman Yes, certainly. Mr. R. D. Jones This is the first time I have heard of it. The Chairman It is quite correct. The Golf Committee have instructed the place to be regis- tered, and that has been done. The Surveyor afterwards read out a list of the furniture required, and the matter then dropped. THE PROMENADE LIGHTING. The Chairman reported on the visit of several of the Councillors to Messrs. Brundritt's works to inspect the. new .petrol gas light, at the in- vitation of Mr. J. H. Higson. It was very urgent that the Council should decide one way or another as to the best means of lighting the promenade, in order that they may be ready for the forthcoming season. He himself was very much impressed with, the lights produced by the petrol gas at the works, and there was no question but that it was a very cheap light, and he should be glad to see the Council make K'eneral use of it, as fiar as it was im their power, for public lighting. Of course, they could not supply gas to outsiders, but the Council could make their own gas. They had had two differ- ent experiments on the promenade, with the cluster lamps and the arc lamps, and he be- lieved the Council were decidedly in favour of the latter, and at that time it was decided' to pay a visit to Messrs. Brundritt's. Mr. J. fl. Higson remarked that petrol gas wa-s used for public lighting in Hightown, near Liverpool, and he felt that if a commirtrtee was appointed to visit that pilace it would be a better guide than seeing the light at his works. Dr. Jenkins asked whether it would be pos- sible to get the price and the cost of upkeep on the promenade in both cases, so that they could compare. The Chairman1 asked whether there was anv estimate that could be submitted as to what it would cost to light the promenade by electric light. The 'Surveyor replied in the negative. Colonel Darbishire then submitted a letter which he had received from his lighting experts, in which they gave the total estimated cost, excluding excavation, &c., at r,450. They also stated that with regard to petrol gas plant, they were unable to obtain definite information, but they were informed by the late agent Off the original makers—it was a significant fact—that they had discontinued the business on account of its being dangerous. The Chairman said they reckoned the light- ing of the promenade with electricity for about twelve weeks of the su-mxner would cost about £35. In reply to the Chairman, Mr. Higson again stated that he considered it best that the light at Hightown should be inspected, and they would there be able to get all the information they required. They could then ask Mr. Davies, the expert, for an estimate of what he would put down the pLarut for, and theni they could make a comparison. The Chairman said that some of the members did not appear to know their own minds in this matter. He had given the matter very careful consideration, and he had come to the conclu- sion that electric light was the most modern light they could get. With the electric arc lamps they could get 2,000 candle power in one globe, but with petrol gas they would have to get a cluster of about 15 lamps on one standard. The promenade only required to be lighted for a few months in the summer, when there were people about from all parts of the country. He himseilif would rather see the place lit with electric light, if it cost them ^35, than with petrol gas if they had it for nothing. He, how- ever, would be very glad to have a petrel gas pJant in order to light Dwvgyfylchi, which was a growing place. He befliieved the Council v.ere unanimous in their opinion that the old village should be lit up, but for a year or two the Council would have to lie low and curtail the expenses until the loans were paid out. Dr. Jenkins felt that they could not progress further until they had defin-t-e knowledge obout the petrol gas. The Chainnain said they had! set their hearts upon getting the promenade lighted this sum- mer and he did not want to. delay matters, if they could possibly help it. There was a great cry in the district about the promenade being in darkness. Dr. Williams remarked that the question was, which was the best illuminant. Mr. David Jones said he was pleased with the petrol gas lights at the quarries, but he felt that a Committee should visit Hightown to secure further information on the matter. There was another matter which the Council had to con- sider, and that was that supposing Col. Darbi- shire required more electricity for his own works, they, as a Council, would have no claim, and they would then have to put down a plant themselves. Mr. R. D. Jones was also highly pleased with the petrol gas light. It struck him that a strong company like Brundritt's had experience of electric light, and they had put a new plant down, and without doubt they considered the cheapest way of doing it, and they had gone in for the new light, which was considered a great saving. He did not see why it would not do for the promenade. He was afraid the Council had overlooked the fiact of their having any other light but that produced by electricity. Mr. R. D. Owen described it as a very diffi- cult matter to decide upon. He had spoken to several people concerning it, and some of them condemned the petrol gas light. The way he looked at it was, which would be the most -modern light in. another 20 years. They were fortunate to. have a gentleman on the Council who would supply the electricity at a low cost, and from what he had gathered, it was a tremendous concession. It was, not their promenade, but the promenade of the visitors who came from all parts of the world. Mr. Chantrey seconded the proposition, of Mr. David Jones that a small committee should visit Hightown. It was suggested that five should form the Committee, and Mr. Thomas Roberts said he did not mind if they wentat their own expense, bu.t otherwise he would propose that three only should go. It was then decided that a Committee-of five should visit Hightown to inspect the lights and report to. the next Council meeting. Col. Darbishire said he was not prejudiced in favour of one light or the other. He was strong- ly of opinion that in dealing with a promenade of that sort, they ought to have the very best light possible, because if they did not do so, it would be known as a second class promen- ade. The; question of expense was not so much as efficiency and quality. There were people from all parts of the country where they were accustomed to electric Light, visiting Penmaen- mawr, and they would come and find the promenade lit with a lot of lamp posts. Then again as they got accustomed to having the promenade lighted, and found it not as good as their neighbours', they would get disgusted. AL- though it might last for a year or two, thev would not like it. With regard to the security mentioned by Mr. David Jones, he had lived amongst them. for 30 years, and had not let them down yet. (Hear, hear.) They could de- pend upon it, that what he undertook to do would be carried out. He thought it would be wise for them to thoroughly understand what the gas was. It was not the first time that it had been attempted to pump air through petrol so as to effect gas lighting. As he'understood it from the expert it was simply air under a pressure of two inches of water being forced through pinholes and was saturated with petrol, and that gave the lighting power. How long that air remained saturated with petrol, he did not know. He was somewhat sceptical of it, because it had been attempted so, manv times. The following were then appointed on the Committee to. visit H i htown -The- Chairman, the Vice-Chairman, Dr. J. R. William- Messrs. ( II. Darbishire and J. II. Higson.

St. Asaph Cathedral Sinking. EXPERT'S REPORT. Some surprise will be occasioned bv the an. nouncement that some slight cracks" of long standing in the walls of the south transept of the St. Asaph Cathedral have been discovered, and that their recent expansion and appear- ance of a fresh one have imposed on the Dean and Chapter the necessity of taking immediate stens to prevent .further mischief. It transpires that the Chapter have discovered that there is a structural danger, and they have secured the services of Mr. Stuart Thompson, of 1 eterborough, on of the best known experts in such matters, who has advised that something like [700 to fSoo will be required to, put mat- ters right. The Dean and Chapter are issuing an appeal for funds. Mr. Thompson in his report states that cracks have appeared an the eastern wall of the tran- sept, the stone work being torn above and be- low the two windows, and that one of the windows is still moving. He ascribes the prim- ary ra,us- of the trouble as being due to defect- ive foundations, the actual footings of the walls being nothing more than rough stones laid in :d and with no projection. He opines that the defective footings of the whole of the tran- sept will have to be carefully removed and new solid cement concrete inserted under the walls, with a good spread outwards to distribute the weight of the superstructure over as large an area as possible, the masonry being pinned up with hard brickwork in cement. Mr. Thompson further states that recenit investigations show that the whole of the land between the two rivers is gradually sinking, and therefore it is essential that the foundations when completed should be continuous throughout, and not likely to be broken through by any unequal subsidence of the clay or shrinkage of the subsoil. To. guard against this he proposes the use of armoured concrete and taking it below the ran»e of atmospheric influence.

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