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DENBIGHSHIREII EDUCATION COMMITTEE.

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DENBIGHSHIRE II EDUCATION COMMITTEE. r ANNUAL MEETING. RE-ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN j' AND VICE-CHAIRMAN. THE LOCALE OF THE NEXT MEETING. MAJORITY FAVOUR COLWYN BAY. The annual meeting of tlio Denbighshire Education Authority was liekl on Friday, at Chester. There were present: Mrs Parker Davies, Miss Gee, Mrs R. J. Powell, the llev. Thomas Lloyd, Messrs J. Allen, Ed., Allen (Colwyn Bay), Christmas Jonos, Simon Jones, J. Wiicoxon, Edward Roberts, Bennett Jones, John Roberts, D S. Dav.es, W. G. Dodd, E. R. Parry. F. A. Sturge, J. Harrison Jones, W. Griffiths, R. A. Joues, J. R. Williams, G. Cromar, Sir Fos- ster Cunliffe, Mr John .Roberts (joint secre- tary), and Mr Davies (organiser of educa- tion). THE ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN. Mr EDWARD ROBERTS said he rose -Yith great pleasure to propose the re-elec- tion of Mr W. G. Dodcl. It did not re- quire any recommendation from liiiii to com- mend Mr Dodd to them, as they knew tuti well what he had done in the past. He Ind been chairman of the committee from the first, and had tilled the chair not only with entire satisfaction, but with ability and strict, impartiality (hear, hear). He had every confidence in Mr Dodd, because they knew that when he was in the chair they could not go wrong. More than that, Mr Dodd had alt the qualifications of a chair- man, a clear intellect. a coot head (laugh- ter),—and sound judgment. Then he had an even temper, and patience bordering <;n the perfect (hear, hear, and laughter), lie thought that they were very fortunate in having amongst their members one who was so well qualified to preside over their de- liberations and to guide them. Mr D S. DAVIES seconded, and said th.it he subscribed to all that Mr Roberfs had said. Thev were fortunate in having a chairman who would be able to guide them through the troubled waters into what he hoped would soon be a more calm state of things. The unique position which that e-onnty held as regards education was largely due to Mr Dodd. Mr DODD was unanimously re-elected, and in returning thanks, said that lie was rather hoping that he would this year have been relieved from the duties of the chair, but he had looked around and there did not appear to be anyone who was anxious to take that position. He hoped he would give them satisfaction during his term of office, and thai, as Mr Davies had said, they would soon pass into smooth waters. He was sure they would all work amicably together during the coming year. THE YICE-CHAHIM A N. On the motion of Mr JOHN ROBERTS, seconded by Mr WILCOXON, Mr J. K Powell was unanimously re-elected to the vice-chair. SCHOOL FURNITURE. Mr D. S. DA VIES moved the adoption of the report of the committee which had sat that day as regards the renewal of furni- ture. He said that they had decided to grant £ 273 3s 3d worth of things, and lij hoped that they would be able to keep with- in the estimates, as they had not grained all thar, was asked for. Air CHRISTMAS JONES, in seconding the adoption of the report, said that I be actual amount asked for by the schools was so that they had only granted about one-third. The report was adopted. APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEES. When the committees were appointed, Sir FOSTER CUNLIFFE said he would sug- gest that Colonel Sandbach be appointed en the Staff and Supply Committee. There were vorv little representation on that com- mittee, and C-olonel Sandbach would be a useful member. The CHAIRMAN said the committee was appointed by the Education Authority, and he did not quite understand Sir Foster t'lIlllifl'ú's reference to "they." Sir FOSTER CUNLIFFE said lie did n, t want to raise general questions, but he speaking of the Education Committee gen- erally. Their representation was small. The CHAIRMAN Whom do you refer tc ? Sir FOSTER CUNLIFFE: 1 refer to ii-e members of this committee. He added that it was understood that he was speaking for the minority on the committee, and he con- sidered that on such an important committee the minority should be represented. He noticed that several of the members of the Staff and Supply Committee had 110+ at- tended many meetings, and he suggested that one of the majority should stand on one side for Colonel Sandbach, who would represent the minority. The CHAIRMAN suggested that Sir Fos- ter C'unlitfe should be added to the cum- m it tee- Sir FOSTER CUNLIFFE replied that he had plenty of meetings to attend now, and Not caring to take up an office unless he was able to attend its meetings, he thought that Colonel Sandbach would probably be more useful. Mr CHRISTMAS JONES: Put both on. Mr D. S. DAYIES proposed Sir Fosror Cunliffe. Sir FOSTER CUNLIFFE proposed that Colonel Sandbach be elected to the com- mittee. but Miss GEE hoped that Sir Foster, Cunhffe would try and attend. Let him act for twelve months at any rate. It. was carried that Sir Foster Cunliffe be added to the committee, which was appoint- ed as follows :—Messrs D. S. Da vies, Jas. Darlington, W. J.. Williams, J. Wiicoxon, Wrn. (Jruliths, F. A. Sturge, Geo. Cromar, Ed. Roberts. Simon Jane", J. Stephen Jones, E. W. Thomas, Hugh Hughes. W. G. Dodd. Christmas Jones, J. E. Powell, Dr. J. M. Hughes, Mrs Parker Davies, Llev. Thomas Lloyd, Miss Gee, Colonel C. S. Mainwaring. and Sir Foster Cunlitfa. During the discussion on the eleclion of the other committees. Mr WILLIAM GRIF- FITHS (Llanfair) said he thought it was time that they had more of the lay, and less of the clerical, element on the committees. He noticed that many of the siib-oommittees weie composed almost entirely of ministers or clergymen. Surely they could get a few more lavmen to take an interest in education. He attended one meeting and found that all others were ministers. Mr JNO. ROBERTS suggested that the ministers and clergy had plenty of time. In several instances the committee filled vacancies by appointing laymen, but there were several interesting fights when various names were suggested, and in some instances it was remarked that the nominees voted upon were of different religious sects. When the Finance Committee came to be re-elected there was a vacancy, and Mr R A. T ones and another member each re- ceived eight votes. The CHAIRMAN said he did not like to vote on such a question, and while he hesi- tated someone suggested that Mr R. A. Jones should vote for himself. Amid much laughter Mr Jones held up his hand, and was declared elected. Complaint was made that the more prominerif agricultural members on the Agri- cultural Committee had not attended very well, and Miss Gee said that the explana- tion probably was that the meetings were lield at Rhyl on the same day as the County Education Committee, and members pre- ferred to attend the county meeting than the other. The CHAIRMAN pointed out that in future as that committee had full powers the Agricultural Committee would re- port direct to that authority, gjid so could arrange for its own meetings.

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