The Montgomeryshire Express and Radnor Times

Motor Car for County Surveyor. At Friday week's meeting of the County Council, after the ordinary business had finished, the Clerk read the following letter from the County Surveydt (Mr G. A. Hutchins):— It has been suggested to me that it would be a considerable advantage to the maintenance and supervision of the main roads if the County Sur- veyor were provided with a motor car. I do not feel able on my present salary-which was fixed nearly twenty years ago, when the work was very considerably less than it now is-to pro- vide so expensive a mode of conveyance for my- self, but if the Council will agree to provide a suitable chauffeur to drive and look after the car, I am prepared to make an effort to purchase and maintain a car suitable for the work of inspection and supervision. Mr Richard Lloyd objected to any dis- cussion on this matter, as it did not appear on the agenda. The County Surveyor asked if he might make a personal explanation. He stated that in offering to provide and maintain a motor car for himself, and in using it for his main roads inspections, on condition that the County Council would bear about one-third of the annual working expenses in the wages of a suitable chauffeur, he was doing so more in the interests of the County Council than in his own. From a selfish point of view, he was content to go on under his original agreement.

A Squire's Subscription. FORDEN COUNCIL AND A WITHDRAWN OFFER. The name of a candidate for the Forden Rural Council was mentioned at the monthly meeting last Wednesday in a connection which would not improve his electioneering popularity. Mr John Davies asked what had become of the bridge over the Kingswood-road ? Had it fallen through entirely ? The Clerk (Mr C. S. Pryce) Oh, yes, sir. The Surveyor (Mr W. P. Hole) Yes, there was an application from the Forden Parish Council to culvert the stream over this road —a very important road leading from Trely- stan to Forden Station. A bridge was very badly needed-when there is a funeral, they have to travel through the water. It was brought before this Council. The Parish Council promised to do the carting tree, and this Council asked the Leighton property for a subscription. They have only one place to benefit, but they promised to give t5. They asked Mr Mostyn Pryce, Gunley, who has several farms to benefit. He offered £ 3. But seeing the Leighton property offered so much more than Mr Mostyn Pryce, they asked Mr Mostyn Pryce to enlarge his offer. Then he withdrew his offer altogether. Mr John Davies Then I take it, since Mr Mostyn Pryce has received the answer from the Council there has been nothing heard of the matter since ? The Surveyor No, I think the Parish' Council dropped it. The Chairman And he definitely refused ? The Surveyor He withdrew his offer. The Chairman Then there is an end of it.

THE LATE OAPT. MYTTON. I MORE TRIBUTES FROM HIS COLLEAGUES. Feeling references were made to the late Captain Mytton at the County Education Authority on Tuesday. The Chairman said that before proceeding with the business, it was only fitting that allusion should be made to the loss which the Education Committee had suffered by the death of Capt. Mytton. Capt. Mytton was a great asset to this county. He was one of those most devoted to the public ser- vice. He spent a life of unremitting toil for the wellfare of the county (hear, hear). He not only attended constantly the meetings, but he was in every sense one of the best friends of education. He was a pioneer of education. When educational facilities were notso plentiful as they were now, he established and maintained at his own cost an elementary school in his own neighbour- hood. From my own knowledge, continued the Chairman, he has assisted poor lads to obtain education in order to fit them for a position in life. I know he helped a poor lad to get into a Nonconformist pulpit, which showed not only his kindliness of heart but also that he was free from bigotry. On the perplexing question of religious education, he always sought peace, and he quite recog- nised that the Church must sacrifice some- thing if peace was to be brought about. As a member of this Executive Committee, I shall greatly miss his genial presence, his wise counsel, and practical advice, and I am sure that we all very much deplore his loss. We shall join cordially in paying a tribute to his memory, and I beg to move the following resolution:—" That this meet- ing of the Education Authority deeply Te- grets the loss caused to education in the death of Capt. Mytton, and desires to record the faithful services rendered by him in that field of public work during a number of years." Mr Charles Shuker seconded. The late Captain Mytton, he said, was a type of that class of good country gentry willing to give his time and life for the services of those living in his neighbourhood and in this county-a type, I am afraid, which is not extending in England at the present time. I trust, however, that there may be some in this county who are training themselves to carry out public work in the same way as he did, for the benefit of their fellow- men. Capt. Mytton was, indeed, an up- right and conscientious and honourable man. He would endeavour to carry out any policy which he held strongly, but when the decision went against him, he yielded to the majority. I had known Capt. Mytton before many of you present, and I can tell you that below a rough exterior there was a most lovable disposition. He was real to the core. I hope that some of the ideals which he wished to carry out in this county will be realised, particularly the teaching of religion to every child in the schools of the county. Rev T. E. Williams said he thought the Committee were doing right in recording their appreciation of the very eminent ser- vices which Captain Mytton rendered in the county. Captain Mytton was deeply con- cerned in the county's affairs, and his death, which they so much lamented, was a great loss to them. He was always true to his own convictions, but, at the same, he was extremely respectful to the convic- tions entertained by others. A fairer chair- man it was impossible to have. He (Mr Williams) rejoiced in being permitted to add his own tribute to those already placed to the memory of Capt. Mytton, so as to show that when a good man did his work so efficiently he was appreciated by all, and that his departure was greatly regretted The motion was passed by all the mem- bers rising.

Forden Workhouse Beer. 426 GALLONS ON BOOK BUT NOT IN BARREL. Within recent years nothing has added more to the gaiety of newspaper readers in Montgomeryshire than the discussions on the great beer question" by the Forden Board of Guardians. Some time ago, how- ever, the Board decided to brew no more beer, and to sell the brewing utensils. Later a report was made that the last drop of beer had been drunk, and aparently the last word had been spoken on the subject. But last Wednesday another "beer" sen- sation occurred, when Workhouse Master Humphreys read from his book that there are 426 gallons of beer in stock." One or two of the Guardians smiled a puzzled, sad smile. The Master, however, had not ended his report, which continued, according to the books. But there is none actually in stock Roars of laughter greeted this announce- ment, and the Chairman (Mr W. Pritchard) sought a reassurance, It's not here No, sir," replied the Master, I want instructions how to deal with the matter." Mr John Davies You don't know what's become of it ? The Master I haven't had it (laughter). The Board took no action to discover where the 426 gallons had gone. It was suggested to have been due to haphazard stocktaking tapping the barrel."

Small Holdings in Montgomery- shire. The Fortnightly Notes, issued by the Allotments and Small Holdings Association, say: Comparative failure in Montgomery- shire. Why ? Twenty-three applications withdrawn, 14 satisfied by the County Coun- cil, 148 passed as suitable still to be satis- fied—59 of these requiring houses and build- ings. Many of the applicants require land close to their present place of abode ,and a very large percentage mention particular land. The applicants in Montgcmeryshire would be well advised if they would try to formulate practical schemes for the satis- faction of the demand, district by district, and not as individuals.

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) NEWTOWN EVENING SCHOOL. Mr. Richard. Lloyd's Advice to the Youths of Newtown. A pleasant ceremony was witnessed in the Penygloddfa Council School on Wednes- day evening, when prizes and certificates were distributed to successful pupils at- tending the evening classes, conducted with marked success by Messrs J. E. Lane Griffiths, J. E. Roberts, J. Wall, and J. Griffiths. Mr Richard Lloyd presided over a goodly congregation, and the proceedings were graced by the presence of a number of lady teachers. A REVIEW OF THE SESSION, Mr J. E. Lane Griffiths read the following interesting report upon the work of the session:— The session which closes to-night is the sixteenth continuous session of the school held in this building yet in one respect it stands alone, in that the school was only re-opened this year by the Higher Educa- tion Committee after the rescinding of a resolution. to close it, which had been passed at a previous meeting of that authority. That the decision to re-open was a wise and popular one I venture to assert is fully established by the facts and figures I shall put before you. These figures would, I be- lieve, have been more telling if the re-open- ing of the school had been decided upon at an earlier date, as the period between the decision to re-open and the actual beginning of the winter's work was too short to allow all to be done which might otherwise have been done to help to secure the success of the school. The general election in January was a disturbing influence, and affected the at- tendance adversely. The session open on October 4th, 1909, when 50 pupils were enrolled. This num- ber subsequently increased to 84, an in- crease of 26 upon last year. The average for the whole session has been about 40, and the number of hours of instruction registered for a grant 3,480, as against 2,200 last year. But much of the instruction will yield no grant at'all, because several of the pupils have failed to make the minimum 14 hours' attendance, which the Board of Edu- cation require in each subject. This is a state of things' which recurs year after year, and which, in spite of all our efforts, we have so far been powerless to prevent. THE SUBJECTS OF INSTRUCTION have not differed materially from those of former years, but, speaking generally, much better work has been done than was possible last year. The pupils are older and more earnest, and manifestly more wishful to learn. As usual, the various branches of arithmetic and English compo- sition have had the greatest number of stu- dents. These classes have been taught by Mr J. Wall. Last year book-keeping lan- guished with two or three indifferent stu- dents, but this year it has again sprung into vigorous life, and nearly twenty pupils have been doing good work in this subject. The one type-writer we possess has proved quite insufficient to satisfy the desires of all the would-be learners, but, nevertheless, useful work has been accomplished. The construction and method of using the ma- chine have been learnt, and facility will come with practice. The classes in shorthand have done par- ticularly well this year, and great credit is due to Mr J. Griffiths for the zeal and earnestness with which he has worked, and to the pupils for the perseverance and persistent efforts which they have displayed in their study. Twelve Pitman's certificates have' been gained. Welsh has not had a large number of students, but among those who have at- tended for this subject are some whose evi- dent earnestness and progress have afforded the liveliest satisfaction to their teacher, Mr J. E. Roberts. In a town like Newtown, where there must be a large number of young people possessing some knowledge of Welsh, but which is very imperfect, a class such as this ought to be more highly ap- preciated than apparently it is. History was offered, but found no stu- dents. The neglect in this subject is, in my opinion, A MATTER FOR EXTREME REGRET, for a knowledge of the thoughts and deeds of our countrymen in the past is a valuable guide to wise conduct in the present. In- deed, I would be bold to assert that no one who has not studied history can intelligently exercise the duties of citizenship in these days, when the problems of right living are so complicated, and yet so momentous in their issues. The lessons of history, pro- perly understood, are the best, and, per- haps, the only real safeguards against the thoughtless surrender of the rights and privileges of the people of this country. At the same time, they are the surest protec- tion against a blind and unjust Socialism, which many among us believe threatens to overwhelm the State. We purpose offering this subject again next year, and we earn- estly invite those who are interested in the study to co-operate with us in procuring for it a more genuine interest than has been apparent hitherto. Two subjects not previously attempted have, at the suggestion of his Majesty's Inspector, been added to the curriculum, and taken up by a small number of stu- dents, almost exclusively, I am sorry to say, teachers in our schools. The one is the history of the development and the working of the different institution for the good government of our land, both im- perially and locally the other a branch of English literature. I am profoundly dis- appointed at the seeming lack of interest in these things. The acquirement of a love for the best in the literature of this and other lands affords (among other advan- tages) a very efficient means of intelligently and happily using leizure, and must tend to lessen that VICIOUS UNEMPLOYMENT OF SPARE TIME, which every social reformer knows to be among the difficulties encountered when seeking to better the lot and brighten the lives of the masses of our town. Further, it broadens the mind and enlarges the sym- pathies, and makes the man or woman more reasonable and efficient in every depart- ment of life. I regard the neglect of the reading of good books, which strengthen, instruct, and delight, as a grave defect in the life of our people. No doubt, light and trashy literature is devoured with a keen relish by great numbers among us, but the sapie cannot be said of the more wholesome and nourishing mental food provided for us in the works of our greatest thinkers,. who really realise something of life and its problems, and who can help us to under- stand the nature of life and to solve its problems, must be to our own advantage and also to the advantage of the community of which we form a part. It only remains for me to offer our deep gratitude to those members of the Commit- tee who have cheered and encouraged us by their visits and support, and to express my absolute conviction that, with tactful and sympathetic treatment, the evening school is destined to become an educational force of the very greatest value to the town and its various social and industrial inter- ests. The Chairman thereafter delivered a happy and encouraging address to the pu- pils. Referring first to the successful teach-! ing of Welsh, he remarked that Wales was going to figure more prominently in British history in future. Not so many years ago Wales was seldom or never mentioned in Parliament. Now Welshmen were taking high positions in the state. They had Welsh judges, and they had a Welshman as Chancellor of the Exchequer, which was the nearest post to that of Prime Minister (applause). Gallant, noble little Wales had produced as competent and able men and women as any other part of the Empire. He wished that he were a boy again to en- joy all the educational facilities such as were now provided. Hs wished that the young people would make a knowledge of Welsh a part of their lives (hear, hear). Some day a lad might be offered a situation provided he had a knowledge of Welsh. If he lacked that knowledge great would be his regret at having missed the opportunity which he now had to acquire it. Then, in regard to history, was there a boy or girl present who did not like to know as much as possible about the history of the world and the people who inhabited it ? Did they not wisn to Know sometmng 01 the land where the different peoples lived ? Mr Gladstone, one of the greatest and ablest men of his time, was taken to task for something he had said, but that statesman, whose knowledge was so profound and ex- tensive, soon had the measure of his critic. Mr Gladstone said, Ah, here is a man who does not know the history of his own coun- try." He considered him a man not worth replying to. Discussing the study of litera- ture, Mr Lloyd said he well knew the youth- ful taste for interesting story books, and he counselled the pupils to discard the trashy for the more solid and beneficial. Let them lay hold of something that would be of real and enduring benefit to them through life. But they must not possess the selfish idea of benefiting themselves merely, but derive the great satisfaction of imparting their knowledge to others. Con- tinuing, he reminded his hearers that they were 'just setting out upon life. They did not know what was before them, land there- fore they would be well advised to employ every opportunity to good advantage, and make the very best of life at the beginning. Life was like a ladder they had all to begin at the lowest step. Many people stayed there. Some who had not enjoyed such favourable opportunity as others had by their own efforts got to the top. And why ? By application. That was the posi- tion of the young people sitting in front of him that evening. The Education Commit- tee would make every effort to maintain the evening schools as efficient as possible, if they saw that the students were in earnest. He urged them all to make the best of their boyhood and girlhood. The idler and the ignorant person would have a poor place in the future. They had not a good place to-day, and year by year, as educational requirements increased, more would be ex- pected of the young people. He hoped that those who had attended the classes would feel in after years that they had been a real blessing to them. Let them lay the instruc- tion to heart. He had gone through life, and knew something of what he was speak- ing about. Let them make up their minds more determinedly than before to profit to the utmost from the evening school, and they would be thankful in after years for their diligence (applause). THE PRIZE LIST. The Chairman then distributed the prizes and certificates, adding an encouraging word to, each recipient. Prizes were awarded to the following:— Ernest Humphreys, Victor Evans, Alfred Lawson, Ewart Vanner, Edward Cannon, Cyril Jones, Edgar Owen, William Pugh, William Nock. Harry Morgan, Harold Wil- liams, Maldwyn Griffiths, Sydney James, William George A. Williams, Thomas Jones, Edward Hilton, William Bumford, Ethel May Kinsey Jennie Broome, Eliza Richards, Maggie Humphreys, Maggie Morris, Florrie Williams, Ethel Harding," Marion Jones, Kate Evans, Blodwen Evans, Abis Edwards, Reggie Morgan, and Edgar Vanner. Shorthand certificates (theory) were gained by William E. Vanner, Dennis H. Morris, Charles Reynolds, and Daniel W. Griffiths. Elementary certificates for shorthand were awarded to Claude V. Williams, Sydney W. Jones, J. Stuart Jones, Sydney James, Reggie Morgan, Walter E. Owen, Guinevere Hall, and Alfred Lawson. Mr C. Wood proposed a vote of thanks to Mr Lloyd, and dwelt upon his exemplary devotion to the cause of education in the eounty, which was seconded by Mr J. E. Roberts, and received with hearty cheers.

Local School Managers. At the County Education Committee, on Tuesday (Mr Richard Jones presiding), the lists of retiring school managers was re- vised and in certain cases names were sub- stituted for those at present on the list. In Llangurig parish, at the instance of Mr Godfrey Bowen, Mr John Stephens replaced Mr T. L. Pryse, of Pantdrain, on the pro- vided school managers. Other alterations in the provided school managership were as follows:—Carno, on the motion of Mr Ll. D. Humphreys, Mr W. W. Jones, of Ebran- dy, replaces Mr E. Jones, and Messrs Ellis Roberts, of Llwynybrain, and John Luther Morris, of Hafod, Sae, were elected in place of Messrs Richard Morris, New House, and Evan Morris, Cefn Coch Issa. In Dwrhiew division, at the instance of Mr Evan Lewis, Mr D. O. Jones, New Mills, will take the place of the Rev W. Morgan, Manafon Rec- tory. Mr David Jones succeeded in secur- ing the election of Mr Richard Vaughan, The Stores, Staylittle, in place of Mr John Pugh, Esgairgoch, on the Trefeglwys School managers. For the Glandwr Council Schools, Mr Edward Davies, Smithfield, and Mr T. Benbow will in future act in place of Messrs Edward Davies, Short Bridge- street, Llanidloes, and J. A. Constantine (deceased). Only two managers could be retained to look after Mochdre Council Schools, and the choice of the Education Committee fell upon Messrs J. Leach, Brook-terrace, and J. Pugh, the Hafod. In proposing the re-election of the four managers of Clatter Council School, Mr W. Ashton said he had his doubts about the fourth man on the list (Mr R. Jones, Pen- dinas), but he thought they might as- well try him again. For the non-provided schools, Mr A. E. O. Humphreys-Owen was substituted for Mr Black, of Little Llandinier, on the Ber- riew School management, and Mr Black was elected the Education Committee's repre- sentative on the Fron School in place of Mr William Pritchard. Mr Hamer Jones was instrumental in securing the appointment of Mr Bryan Kinsey as the popularly ap- pointed manager of Dolforwyn Church School. Mr Tom Jones, of Great Weston, gives place to Mr R. B. Williams, of Yew Tree Villa, as managers of Churchstoke School. As Mr John Lloyd, blacksmith, has left Dylife, Mr Pryce Wilson was ap- pointed in his stead. Mr William Ashton was the proposer of Mr Henry Dulston upon the Llanidloes C.E. School, in place of the Rev Mordaf Pierce, who is leaving. Mr L. M. Morgan will in future act upon the Cemmes School managers, in lieu of the Rev Richard Edwards. Mr John Pugh will occupy the post of manager in suc- cession to Mr J. M. Breeze upon Machyn- lleth Non-provided School. It will pay you to pay a visit to the Music Salon, 8, Broad Street, Newtown.

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GOLF GOSSIP. [By COLONEL FOOZLER.] Do you know there is a delightful exhila- ration about the writing of golf notes. Editors of newspapers write much which they know will not be laid to heart or put into practice by many of his readers, for the simple reason that to them particularly the editorial advice is disagreeable, and human nature, imperfect as it is, does not voluntarily court displeasing things. But in the realm of golf, where every devotee is ambitious to shine, or at least acquire a degree of proficiency that will reduce his handicap to the single figures-save in cup competitions-is never averse from adopting or testing a wrinkle. There is a vastness of knowledge to be gained ere the stage of per- fect golf is reached, and that knowledge has to be assimilated and put into exercise all in a heap, so to speak. And that knowledge is unco slippery just at the moment when it should serve us. Forgetfulness is the real bogey that dogs the trundler of the links. The pleasure of golf gossiping, therefore, is that the writer knows he is writing for an appreciative auditory. I am pleased to know that the "putting" tips which were served up in this column have been prac- ticed by players infinitely more proficient than myself. They were received and acted upon in the spirit in which they were writ- ten, and I have been asked by readers to continue them. Of course their continuance is a matter of research—in other words, I must harry the brains of others. I have not yet shed what I hope is an inherent mo- desty by assuming the role of. mentor Well, then, for a few more useful hints. I have b-een specially interested lately in a study of what Mr Bernard Darwin has to say by way of instructing the learner, which, I opine, includes Taylor himself. For who has learnt all that's to be known of the Royal and Ancient Art ? Dealing with the grip of the driver, Mr Darwin contends for hands as close as pos- sible, and that the knuckles of the left hand should always be visible. The posi- tion may at first feel uncomfortable, but it is the right one. Also avoid a vice-like grip with the right fist such as is applied to a. cricket bat the more the player can hold the club in his fingers, rather than in the palm of the hand, the better. Mr Shaw does not assailfthe laying of the left thumb down the shaft, if the player is so in- clined, but he won't hear of the right thumb in that place. It must be laid over, else the tendency is to take the club too straight up and down. In regard to stance, Mr Shaw advises against standing with either foot very markedly in advance of the other, but sub- ject to that proviso, whatever feels most comfortable will probably be the best, al- ways standing away from the ball as far as it feels easy, and this is best determined by soling the head of the club. The player is urged to stand well up, and. not crouch over the ball crouching is responsible for numberless errors in connection with the swing. As to the swing, ii the hands and wrists do the right thing, the head, body, and legs will follow in natural unison. A very human point is touched upon by Mr Shaw when he comes to talk of the brassey, which is so often employed after a manner born of the consciousness that the ball has no tee. Result, a digging and diving movement of the body, with the ob- ject of getting the ball up and off the flat. Let the player, he says, determine to swing his club exactly as if the club were teed, for misplaced efforts to assist a club spec- ially designed for this stroke will only make it sulk and refuse to perform its office. Yet methinks, Mr Shaw, there is a slight qualification needed here. I can re- member with delight the success of some digging strokes with the brassey, and so I opine do many of my readers. Otherwise a topped ball would have been inevitable. I But here are wise words: Avoid the div- ing movement of the right shoulder, which is erroneously supposed will cause the ball to spout into the air also a sharp picking up of the club immediately the ball is struck with the misty idea of getting the ball up sharply the club must go right through the ball, as it were, and follow it down the slope, if it-, be a hanging lie. The player had far better imagine himself hitting the ball down to the infernal regions than up to the heavens the effect of the shot will in either case be the exact contrary of what. he imagined. How often one hears disputes concerning the rules in the course of a keenly contested game. We have all read the revised rules a dozen of times, but, somehow, knotty point, arise, which we cannot immediately solve in the absence of a copy of the golf laws. I notice that some clubs have adopted the happy idea of setting up a periodical list of questions bearing on the rules as a pleasant diversion for players. Take a sample, and realise how superfic- ially you have as yet studied the regula- tions of the game: In match play, if you play the oppon- ent's ball, do you lose the hole in all cases ? If your ball is hit and moved, by your opponent's ball when the latter is putting in match play, what is your option, and I how must you act to take advantage of it ? How would you remove twigs, leaves, I or small stones that were in the line of your putt on the putting green ? In approaching a green from whatever distance, in making an approach putt, can you remove any loose obstacle, or dung, that is in the line within twenty yards of the pin, if the obstacle is not actually on the smoothly mown part of the green ? How would you remove twigs, leaves, the line of your putt? If your ball were to lodge in the wool of a sheep, what would you do How many of these queries have you cor- rectly answered off-hand ? A few more next week, perhaps. There is one human passion which golf appeals to at all time. In the words of Rudyard Kipling, "it is fear, little hunter, it is fear." Fear in the medal round we always have with us, in a greater or less degree, according to our temperament, and the better we have been playing, the more do we fear for our score during the re- mainder of the round. But it is one of the constant factors of the equation, and for that reason almost negligible. In a match, however, as an interesting writer observes in a golfing contemporary, the barometer of nervousness goes up and down in the most unexpected way. Let a man be three holes up, and he feels equal to a carry of a hundred and fifty yards let him be one down, and a yard putt produces its tremors. That is why one or two long putts holed near the beginning of the match are worth many strokes later on. If they win the hole for you, your opponent becomes appre- hensive, and plays with diminished con- fidence. If, on the other hand, they save the hole, it is more than likely that your opponent will feel himself cheated out of the advantage which he had fairly won by his better play through the green, and will try to add to that advantage by pressing- which can only have one end. The ancient superstition that the man who wins the first hole loses the match, has. more than a little truth in it. The average club player settles seriously down to play his best about the third hole, but if he is unlucky enough to win the first, he post- pones his real effort to the sixth or so, by I which time he is probably two down and fighting a losing battle. For all these reasons there is nothing like a strong effort at the start; two or three holes won at the beginning, provided the lead does not. make the player careless, are almost in- valuable. Of course it may be said that there is a risk of these efforts leading to dis- aster, when it will be your opponent who is up. But even then the case is not the same. For to lose a hole, as it were, by accident, is one thing, to lose it because your opponent can play a more daring and more successful game than yourself, is quite another-not perhaps as regards the score, but certainly as regards its effect upon your subsequent play.

Effects of Fill-Ditch. February UPON THE ATTENDANCE OF SCHOOL CHILDREN. At the County Education Committee on Tuesday the attendances in the various school districts were presented, and the comparisons are interest- ing: Newtown Northern District, which has 1330 children on the books and the average attendance was 865, shows a decrease in attendance in February, 1909, of 4 per cent. The Southern District of Newtown which at present has 1087 oiL the books, showed an attendance of 84-2 per cent. an improvement on the 1909 returns of 4*9 per cent. In the Llanidloes district the percentage for the month was 78 9, this was an increase of IS on the previous month, but a drop of 6-3 per cent. on the 19C9 record. This phenomenally low attendance is attributed to the severe weather and the prevalence of influenza. This month there were 1146 pupils on the books. In the Machyn- lleth district, out of 1003 on the books there was an average attendance of 81'9 despite the pre- valence of illness in the district. The return, however, showed a decrease in attendance of 3 2 per cent. Despite a considerable amount of ill- ness, the children in the Welshpool district showed an average attendance of 86 8 per cent., which was a decrease of 3'4 per cent, on the splendid record of 1SQ9. On the Welshpool books the names of 1185 pupils are entered. Montgomery group of school children who num- ber 830, despite the presence of scarlet fever in the neighbourhood showed an attendance of 83'9 per cent., which is a daop of 3-9 per cent, on February* 1909. Ti1a.nfa.ir district, which musters 874 strong- returned an attendance of 85'5, which is 2 3 per cent. worse than in the corresponding month of last year. On tie register of schools in Llanfyllin district there are 1122 scholars and they had an average of 83"3, which was a falling off on Febru- ary of last year of 2 2 per cent. Thus the only district wheue the children have attended more regularly than 12 months ago has been "tha Southern district of Newtown.

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