Towyn-on-Sea and Merioneth County Times

«- — Countess Spencer still continues to improve and sleeps well. The Bishop of St Albans is reported to have passed a fair night on Monday. His condition re- gains unaltered. A Central News telegram says there are persist- ent rumours in Lisbon to the effect that the King of England will pay a return visit to King Carlos ftext spring. It is stated that orders have been issued for the Royal Palace of Belem to be reno- vated and prepared for his occupation.

WEDNESDAY. WALES AND THE EDUCATION BILL. MS. HUMPHRKYS-OWEN AGAIN GETS LEFT. The debate of Clause 12 was resumed. The last sub-section in the clause, numbered sub-section (6) in the original bill reads as follows:—" In Wales and Monmouthshire any county governing body constituted under a scheme made in pursuance of the Welsh Intermediate Education Act, 1889, shall be the education committee, under this Act, of the council of the county or county borough, unless any other scheme is proposed by the council." A discussion on the proposed omission of the sub-section revealed some difference of opinion among the Welsh Liberal members. Sir Alfred Thomas, the chairman of the Welsh Liberal party, moved that the sub-section be omitted and that the following be inserted in its place :— Any scheme for establishing an education committee of the council of any county or county borough in Wales or of the county of Monmouth or county borough of Newport shall provide that the county governing body constituted under the Welsh Intermediate Education Act, 1889, for any such county or county borough shall cease to exist, and shall make such provision as appears necessaty or expedient for the transfer of the powers, duties, property, and liabilities of any such body to the local education authority under this Act, and for making the provisions of this section applicable to the exercise by the local education authority of the powers and duties so trarsferred." Sir Alfred said he had the authority of those with whom he was identified to state that, whilst they highly ap- preciated the compliment which the Government had paid to the county governing bodies in Wales by inserting this sub-section, they would prefer that the administration of education should come under the new authority appointed by the Bill. Under the sub-section in the Bill t'ley would have a divided authority and dual ccnt L They would have one authority dealing wi technical and higher education and the other dea ing with elementary education. He thought that the proposals he now made would best meet the difficulty. Mr Balfour said the committee were aware tkat this sub-section was introduced into the bill in order to meet what were supposed to be the views of the Welsh members as regarde i the bodies which, under the Welsh Intermediate Education Act had done such admirable service for education in the Principality in the past. He would however, be glad to accept the amendment on beha'f of the Government. Mr Humphreys- Owen was sorry to have to introduce a discordant note, but the change which would be brought about by the adoption of the amendment was one of a very much more sarious character than he thought his hon friend contemplated. He reminded the committee that the first part of Clause 12 provided f r the appointment by the local education authority on the nomination of other bodies, of persons w:th experience in education and of persons who were acquainted with the needs of the various kinds of schools as members of the education committee. The county governing bodies of Wales, who had hitherto administered the Wel-ih intermedi lte education system, were constitu'cd on somewhat similar lines, but there was one serious difference. The appointing bodies under the Welsh Act were all of a strictly undenominational character. A return recently issued showed that the majority of the members of the Welsh county governing bodies were, as was proposed in this Bill, appointed by the County Council, and that the remainder were appointed either by educational bodies or other public bodies. In every case except two or three these educational bodies were School Boards, and not the managers of non-provided schools. But under this Bill the Government contemplated the appointment on the education committee of repre- sentatives of religious denominations. He had had experience of the working of the Welsh system since its commencement, and he could assure the committee that county governing bodies had excluded anything like sectarian rancour from their proceedings, and that there had been no religious exclusive tests imposed. Under the Welsh Intermediate Education Act they had en- tirely excluded denominational trouble from their schools, but that policy was now nbout to be reversed by the Government, and the experiment of basing education (n denominational principles was about to be tried. He regarded that experi- ment with grave apprehension. Moreover, the first pad of the bill contemplated subsidies to denomi- national as well as to undenominational institutions for secondary and higher education. That might work fairly well in England, where these institu- tions were almost wholly of one colour, but it would not work well in Wales, where the danomi- national institutions belonged to a considerable number of religious bodies. If they began to sub- sidise one religious body a general scheme of sub- sidising religious bodies would be irresistible. He appealed to his hon friend to withdraw his amend- ment. If he did so, the county council would still have full control ofer the county governing body, and could supersede it at any time by going to the Board of Education and getting a scheme passed. The clause as amended was then added to the Bill. Clause 13, which makes provision for the expenses of councils under the Bill, was considered. Mr Chaplin proposed an amendment providing that the expenditure out of the rates should in no case exceed one-fourth of the whole expenditure on education by the education authority, and argued in the interests of the agricultural ratepayers that education should be made a natioual service! Mr Balfour said the Government had now proposed a new educational grant of nearly one million pounds, and he expressed something more than a pious hope that at no distant date that might be possible. After discussion Mr Chaplin asked leave to withdraw his amendment. Leave was refused and the amendment was defeated by 291 votes to and the amendment was defeated by 291 votes to 14. An amendment moved by Mr Soares provid- ing for the payment of the reasonable expenses of the members of the Education Committee was under discussion when the debate stood adjourned.

MONDAY. In the House of Commons the report of thp financial resolution passed in Committee on Friday as the basis of the Government's financial proposals in regard to the Education Bill was agreed to. In Committee Mr Balfour moved the new clause embodying the proposals, and announced his inten- tion of amending one of the sections so as to secure that if any place raised leas than a threepenny rate its grant from the Exchequer should pro tanto be diminished. The new clause was discussed, and after being amended on the lines referred to by Mr Balfour and in one or two other particulars it passed through committee. A new clause relating to endowments was being diseussed at midnight when the debate stood adjourned and the House rose. The House of Lords sat for a short time yester- day and gave a second, reading to the Patent Law Amendment Bill. The Duke of Devonshire announced that the King bad approved the appoint- ment of Lord Wolverton to look after the interests of the Board of Trade in that House in the absence of the Earl of Dudley, the new Lord Lieutenant of Ireland.

TUESDAY. In the House of Commons the discussion on the new clause of the Education Bill dealing with en- dowments was resumed in Committee. A number of amendments were proposed, but only one, pro- viding for a local it quiry being held on the demand of the local education authority, was accepted. The clause was still under consideration at eleven o'clock, when the closure resolution come into operation. It was carried on a division by 212 votes to 95, and two other new clauses relating to local authorities' managers and the grouping of schools under one management were also forced through Committee without discussion. The House rose shortly before midnight. .{) —

MR. CHAMBERLAIN ENTERTAINED AT BIRMINGHAM. The Birmingham banquet to Mr Chamberlain, to wish him God-speed on his journey to South Africa, took place at the Town Hall, Birmingham, on Monday night. Mrs Chamberlain and the Lady Mayoress were the only ladies present. The guests at the high table moved to the orchestra for the speeches. Mr Chamberlain, who was received with great enthusiasm, in responding to the toast of his health began by confining himself to the personal side of the occasion. He d/velt on the share wuich Birmingham had had in all his life, and the immense progress the city had made, taking as the best augury for the success of his mission the God-speed of those who had been for so long his friends. He considered the task of healing the wounds in South Africa to be not impossible, and quoted from history cases of divisions as deep which had putned and left united nations. He made w irm reference to Lord Milner, adding that one oft-j advantages for which he hoped from this tour vas a better comprehension of Lord Milner's policy, which should lead to a better understanding between the Home and Colonial Governments. He thought that the prospects of a kindly reception from the Boers were even grea er than an optimist like himself might have hoped for. The torchlight procession was a grand scene of en- thusiastic demonstration, the carriages, escorted by police, bluejackets, yeomanry, and artillery, driving for three miles through a lane of torches. At Cannon Hill Park the carriages were stopped, and the torchbearers filed past to fling their torches on a bonfire. Mr Chamberlain stood up Ía the carriage repeatedly, with every sign of enjoyment of the spectacle.

HOME-COMING OF LIEUTENANT VAUGHAN WYNNS. -Corwen was gaily decorated on Saturday, when Lieutenant R. Yaughan Wynne, son of Mr C. H. Wynne, returned home after three years' service in South Africa and India. Lieutenant Wynne served through the greater part of the campaign with the 9ih Lancars, and, when his regiment was ordered to the East from Capetown, he accompanied them to Bombay. Amongst those who greeted him on the railway platform were Mr E. 0. V. Lloyd (Rhaggat), Mr E. Foulkes-Jones, Mr and Mrs Wynn (Rug), Mr L. Lloyd John, Mr Williams (Gwerclas), Rev D. Griffith (rector of Corwen), Mr Owen Roberts (Glyndyfrdwy), and Mr F. Burrows. In the Market square Mr J. 0. Pugh presented to Lieui en- ant Wynne an illuminated address of welcome on behalf of the inhabitants of the town and district. In response Lieutenant Wynne said that he had learned by his experience at the front, and also in India, the strength of the bonds that knit together the scattered regiments of the Empire. Especially had he been impressed by the splendid part which the Welsh Yeomanry had taken in the actions in which they bad been present. There were fire- works and illuminations after nightfall, the town being profusely illuminated. THE DUCHESS OF FIFE AND THE FISHERMEN.— The Duchess of Fife recently gave, as in previous years, a tea and coffee supper, through the British and Foreign Sailors' Society, to the Scottish kipper-girls at Great Yarmouth. It was followed by a bright service of song and speeohes, Mr Ed. W. Matthews, the Secretary of the Society, pre- siding. A telegram was read from the Duke of Fife, and birthday greetings returned. Also a. grateful message of appieciatioii was sent by the meeting to Her Royal Highness, whose interests in the Society's operations in both home and foreign ports has been long continued. The message contained the following important facts, that some 700 boats, many of them fine steam trawlers, with crews numbering some 5,870 men, had gathered in from the poor man's harvest of the sea and landed at Yarmouth, 304,452,500 herrings. It is computed that over 4,000 Scottish lassies are dealing with this rich providential harvest of the sea. These figures do not include Lowestoft, which is only second to Yarmouth, and they are only up to November 1st. The chief part of this ocean treasure goes direct from Yarmouth to European nations, including Germany, Russia, Sweden, and other Baltic ports. The hope was expressed that serious steps would be taken to bring a larger part of this ever increasing and bountiful supply to the doors of the working classes and the poor of the British Isles. It is felt the homes of the poor could be in the future supplied with wholesome food at a much cheaper rate. The Scottish fishermen do not fish on Sunday, and none have been more prosperous. 965 patients, including 220 fishermen, have received 1,567 dressings by ladies sent to Yarmouth from the Church of Scotland and the United Free Church.

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COUNTY TIMES AGENTS. ABERYSTWYTH.—Countxj Times Office, Portland Street; Mr Jenkins, Stationer, Great Darkgate Street; Messrs Smith and Son, Railway Bookstall; Mr J Roberts, tobacconist, Terrace Road; Messrs Evans Bros., Pier Street; Mr Alban Griffiths, Thespian Street. ABERDOVEY.—Mr G. Williams, newsagent. ABERGYNOLWYN.—Mr Richie Pugh, Egryn Cottage. ABERMULE.—Mr T. W. Jones, signalman. BARMOUTH.—Mrs, Arnfield, Stationer; Messrs Smith & Son Mr William Jones, 2, Morfia Terrace, Beach Road. BERRIEW.—Mr J. Gornall; Mr J Williams, Grocer BETTWS.—Mr E. B. Morris, Top Shop. BETHLEHEM, LLANFAIR.-Miss Jane Pryce, The Shop BWLCHYCIBAU—Mr Watkin Gittins, smith. BUTTINGTON.—Mr T. Leigh ton, Railway Cottages, CASTLE CAEREiNMN.—Mr E E Jones, Post Office. CHIRBURY.—Mrs Morris, New Cottages. i CHURCHSTOKE.—Mr G Morris, Grccer. CORRIS.—Mr. Evan Edwards, Bookseller, Glanydon OAERSWS.—Mr J. F. Jones, Hawthorne Villa. CEMMAES.—Mr E. Edwards, Uwchyrafon. CARNO.— Mr John Owen, Rbos Cottage. i DOLFOR—Mr Albert Williams, Post Office. DINAS MAWDDWY.—Mrs Evans, Post Office. DOLGELLEY.—Mr. E. Y. Williams, Newsagent. ELLESMERE.—Mr V. C. Everett, Stationer. FORDEN.—Mr W Jones, Pron. GLANDOVEY JUNCTION.- Messrs Smith and Son. GARTHMYL.—Mr E. R. Owen, Nag's Head. GUILSFIELD.—Mrs Poston. HYSSINGTON MARSH.—Mr William Perkins. KERRY.—Mr William Bebb. LLANIDLoEs.-Messrs Smith and Son; Sergeant Hughes, Police Station. LIVERPOOL.-— Messrs Conlan & Co., 5, Crosshall st. LLANBRYNMAIR.—Mr W Daniels, Wynnstay Shop LLANBADARN F VWR.—Mr Simon, Post Office. LLANGURIG.—Mr Davies, Blue Bell Inn. LLANDYSILIO-Mr E H Roberts, City House. LLANDYSSIL.—Mr W. Corfield. LLANFAIR.—Mr E. James, butcher, Pool road. LLWYNGWRIL.—Mr W. M. Griffith, Cambrian Stores. LLANERFYL.—Mr Thomas Roberts, Tanllan. LLANFECAAiN. — Mr Maurice Edwards, 2, Brook cottages. LLANSANTFFRAID.—Mr E Davies,Cambrian Cottages LLANYMYNECH.-—Mr J. Tilsley, Chemist. LLANFYLLIN—Mr Watkin Lloyd, Temperance; Mr S. Bryan, Bookseller. LEIGHTON.—Mr H. Gwilt, Pantybwch. MACHYNLLETH—Messrs G Parsons & Son, Buroombe House, Maengwyn Street; Messrs Smith and Son MEIFOD.—Mr J Davies, Post Office. MERTHYR V ALE.-Mrs Powell,"Post Office. MONTGOMERY.—Mr W P Marshall, Post Ofiloe. NEWTOWN-Mr Atkinson, LadywelI street; Mr F W Cooke, Stationer; Messrs Park andSon, Mr C. J. Newell; Messrs Smith and Son, Railway Bookstall; and Mr J. Griffiths, 37, Broad Street NEW MILLS.-Mrs Jane Thomas. OPENSHAW (MANCHESTER).—Mr H Butterworth 304, Ashton Old Road. OSWESTRY.—Mr J. W. Williams, Cross Street Messrs Smith and Son; Messrs Bayloy and Co. Church Street; Mrs Lewis, Leg Street; Mr Lawrence, Trinity Street, Albert Road Miss Wilson, 67, Church Street; Mr G E Evans, Beatrice street. POOL QUAY.—Mrs Pryce, The Shop. PORTMADoc.-Messrs W. H. Smith and Son. RHAYADER.—Mrs Pryce, Wye Cottage. SHREWSBURY.—Mrs M A. Rainford, 9, Castle Gates TOWYN.—Mr Lewis Lewis, College Green Mr R P Jones, 2, National Street; Mr R W Jones Berwyn House; Messrs W H Smith and Son! Railway Bookstall. TREFEGLWYS.—Mrs Williams, Belle Vue. TREFNANNEY.- Mr Richard Haigh, Old Shop Gyford. P TREHARRIS. Mr James Jones, 21, Thomas Street.

THE WAZIRI FRONTIER. BRITISH SUCCESS: STRONGHOLD CAPTURED. The Central News, telegraphing at 4.27 last night, states that Tonnochy's column has captured a Waziri stronghold. Capt White, 3rd Sikhs, was killed in the engagement; three officers and six men were wounded. The expedition against the Kabul Kheyl Wasiril is meeting with determined opposition. The Political Officer reports from Gumatti, the starting point of the fourth column, that the enemy are resisting obstinately,and that Col. V. Tonnochy, 3rd Sikhs, Commanding the fourth Column, has been badly wonnded, and Major Beresford 3rd Sikhs who is with the Column, has asked for reinforce- m ents.| The Political Officer has promised to send all the troops available.

CAMBRIAN RAILWAYS.—Approximate return of traffic receipts for the week ending November 16th 19C2. Miles open, 250. Passengers, parcels, horaeg carriages, dogs and mails, £ 2,338; merchandise minerals, and live stock, £ 3,103 total for the week £ 5,441; aggregate from commencement of half.year' £ 146,439. Actual traffic receipts for the correspond' ing week of last year Miles open, 250. Passengers* parcels, &c., £ 2,103; merchandise, minerals, &c £ 3,308; total for the week, £5,411 aggregate from commencement of half year, £ 150,064. Increase for the week, passengers, paroels, &c., £ 235 • decrease, merchandise, minerals, Ac., £ 205 total increase for the week, £ 30; aggregate decrease passengers, parcels &c., £2,045 aggregate decrease merchandise, minerals, &c., £ 1,580; aggregate de. crease from commencement of half-year, £ 3 62S

didate were to be carefully considered, and that a"cording to a resolution of the Board preference to be given to candidates from the County Caool. May I ask whether this rule was observed when you made the selection P I maintain that it not, for you rejected a candidate who attended the County School for two years, and whose ere- dentials in consequence, are undoubtedly superior to those of the candidate you selected. In the face of this, may I ask in all seriousness, whether You have given justice to the other candidate who Pplied ? It gives me very little encouragement, I iIn. sure, to further the studies of my children. have been a strong supporter of the school from its commencement, and have had no less than *0 or six children there together, and have never, a complaint about their attendances. My "ject in writing to you, is to ascertain upon what founds you made the selection, and in what ,espect you consider the appointed candidate etter than my daughter, yours &c., H. Rowlands.— jD he leceived the following letter from Mr Lumley, secretary of the Aberdovey managers I am requested by the Board School managers to acknowledge the receipt of your letter respect. !°g the appointment of pupil teachers and to lnform you that they adhere to their decision which was confirmed by the Board. It Was resolved to inform Mr H. Rowlands that the ■Jard, after having received a report from the Managers, did not see their way clear to interfere the decision of the manager*, unless Mr °wlands could supply some additional and Satisfactory evidence in support of his allegations.