The Barmouth and County Advertiser and District Weekly News

Barmouth County School Governors. t MONTHLY MEETING. The ordinary monthly meeting of the above Governors was held on Monday. Present:—Mr Edward Williams* (pre* siding), the Rev. Gwynoro Davies, the Rev. Z. Mather, Alderman T. Martin Williams, J.P., Councillor R.W. Jones, and Mr John Morgan with Messrs. E, D. Jones, M.A. (headmaster), and R. Llewelyn Owen (clerk). CORRESPONDENCE. I Letters regarding their inability to be present were read from the Rev. David Davies (chairman) and the Rev. R. Lloyd Roberts, M.A., R.D. (vice-chair- man). BARMOUTH CONCERT SCHOLAR- SHIP COMMITTEE. It was reported that the above Com- mittee bad arranged for a concert to be held early in the new year to clear the sum of £ 2 15s. which was due for local scholarships awarded by the Committee. SCHOLARSHIP. The Headmaster recommended that the triennial scholarship for next year should be awarded to Jenny Jones, Moss Bank, on the work done by her during the past year. I PUPIL'S SUCCESS. -1 The Headmaster reported that a pupil of the school, named Owen Einion Morris, Harlech, bad qualified for a clerkship in the London City and Mid- land Bank, and had been attached to the Liscard Braftch. BELGIAN PUPILS. The Headmaster reported that three children of Belgian nationality, who had come to this country as refugees, were most anxious to have secondary education, and he trusted that the Governors could give tbem free educa- tion whilst they were in our midst. On the proposition of the Rev. Z. Matber, seconded by Councillor R. W. Jones, it was unanimously decided to give the pupils free education. PRIZE DAY DISTRIBUTION, On the proposition of the Rev. Gwyn- oro Davies, seconded by Mr John Mor- gan, it was decided that the considera- tion of whether the annual prize distri- bution should be held this year or not should be deferred for a month. NUMBER OF "PUPILS IN SCHOOL. In reply to Mr John Morgan, the Headmaster reported that there were at present in school 102 pupils—54 boys and 48 girls. Mr John Morgan enquired bow many pupils were in each form. The Headmaster said the number varied at times, but he would report ater on. Mr John Morgan said be should like > to know how many pupils were in each form. The Headmaster said he would furnish the report at the next Governors meet- ing. If members would visit the school at intervals to sign the registers they would be then in a possession to know for themselves how many pupils were in each form. THE TUTORIAL CLASSES. I The Clerk reported that he bad writ- I I ten to the County Education Committee with regard to the Tutorial Classes and protesting against the action of the County Committee in deciding that the Barmouth County School Governors should pay £10 for the course of lectures without in the first instance having a voice in the matter. In reply to that communication, the Secretary to the County Education Com- mittee wiote stating that the communi- I cation whieb be bad received from the ¡ Governors with reference to the resolu- tion passed by his authority was sub- mitted to a meeting held on the 22nd ulto. His Committee decided after fully considering the matter to adhere to the resolution passed on the 3rd of July. His authority were fully within their rights in incurring any expenditure on education within the county and debi- ting the amounts so incurred to the district benefitting by the instruction or to the County Fund. The Rev. Gwynoro Davies thought that was very high handed on the part of the Education Committee that they could incur any expenditure without in the first instant having consulted the local school managers. Mr Edward Williams said that he considered it very unfair. The Rev. Gwynoro Davies said it was ridiculous to think that the County Education Committee could incur an expenditure of t200 or £ 800 on various schools without even consulting the governors. Mr Edward Williams—It is most un- fair. Rev. Gwynoro Davies—I suppose we will have to bear it. Mr John Morgan—Yes, I suppose, and very quiet too. l USE OF THE CLASS-ROOM. I A letter was read from Mr C. J. Dempsey, bon. secretary to the Local Class of Tutorial Classes, thanking the Governors for granting pel mission to use one of the clsss-rooms of the County School for the University Tutorial Class- es. He might add that the Barmoutb district was the only one in the whole of Wales that paid for the use of a class- room to hold their lectures. This spoke well for them in their desire to help in the great work of educating the working classes in the things that are essential. Mr Edward Williams—Are we to aJlow it free ? The Rev. Gwynoro Davies—They are not asking for that. Councillor R. W, Jones-After the compliment they have given us, it would be better to leave the matter as it was. Mr Edward Williams explained that a nominal charge of Is. per night had been made on the Red Cross Society, and the same charge bad been made on the Tutorial Classes. He held that all should be treated alike. The Rev. Gwynoro Davies said that the Governors were not charging the Tutorial Classes anything for the class- room, only a nominal charge of Is. for the gas and coal used. COUNTY SCHEME. I On the proposition of Alderman T. Martin Williams, seconded by the Rev. Z. Mather, it was decided that the Clerk should communicate with the Board of Education urging them to press forward the new County Education Scheme, and also to ask for the co-operation of Mr Haydn Jones in the matter.

BARMOUTH COUNTY SCHOOL. OTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT Accounts against the above School must henceforth be ren- dered once every Three Months, and further that the Governors will not be liable for the payment of any Accounts covering a period of more than Three Calendar Months. Dated this 9th day of December, 1914 R. LLEWELYN OWEN, Clerk.

I- I BARMOUTH. j Washed Ashore.—During the week- end a large amount of timber was j washed ashore on the Beach. Belgian Guests.—The Rev. Father Wilcock has been asked to visit Bala once a week to minister to the Belgian guests staying there. Fishery Board.—At the Merioneth County Council, held at Bala last week, Alderman T. Martin Williams, J.P., was elected as the Council's representa Live on the Lancashire and Western Sea Fishery Board. Kitchener's Army.—On Monday last, Messrs John Parry, gardener, Gian- mawddacb, C. Vaughan, gardener, Glan- dwr Mill, George Bishop, portor, Lion Hotel, and Charles S. Walker, porter, Corsygedol Hotel, left to join the North Wales Battalion (Kitchener's Army) at Llandudno, Lecture.—The Rev. W. Glandwr- Morgan delivered his lecture on Bunyan Yesterday and To-day to a large and enthusiastic audience at the Lecture Hall of the Carr's Lane Church Birmingham, on Monday weeli. Touches concerning Barmouth were received with delight. Mr Morgan also delivered his lecture on Tuesday evening at the Congregational Church, Wvlde Green, Birmingham. Painting Business.—Messrs. Morris & Williams, House Decorators, Bar- mouth, beg to inform the public that in the absence of Mr Wm. Morris, who has joined Kitchener's New Army, business will be carried on as usual under the direction of Mr Williams. All orders will be esteemed and promptly attended; to. Note the address: 2, Bennar Terrace.—Adyt. Belgian Refugees.—A public meeting, presided over by Mrs Holland, was held in the Bontddu School room, for the purpose of deciding whether the Parish could do something to provide for Bel- gian Refugees. M, de Poerck, a Belgian Officer, who is staying in Barmouth, addressed the meeting in French, and Mr Poetschi kindly interpreted his words in English to the audience. He had been in Antwerp during the siege, and he gave an interesting account of all that was done there, and spoke of the great value of the defence in delay- ing the German advance. The meet- ing unanimously decided to do some- thing for the Refugees, and a letter was read -from Dr. Williams, Bennar, kindly offering one of his cottages for the pur- pose, and he also sent donation of Cl towards defraying the cost of any out- side repairs. Mr D. E. Davies, Bar- mouth, bad also written to say that he would be very glad for the Refugees to use the Mail Cart free of charge. Shorthand.—Mr William Baxter,Min- ffordd, a pupil of the Barmouth County School, has gained Pitman's first certifi- cate in Shorthand. Sympathy.—Much Sympathy is ex- tended to Mr Evan Williams, Bodlyn, and Mr W. E. Williams, Liverpool House, on the death of their sister which took place last week at Maen- twrog. Promotion.—We ore glad to announce that Corporal :Sam Dillow, Water Street, who some time ago enlisted in Lord Kitchener's New Army has been promoted to be a Sergeant in the 10th Bat. R.W.F. Notice.—Mr David Chas. Jones, pain- ter, &c., 3, Cambrian Street, Barmoutb, will underaake to do all class of painting, paperhanging, graining, &c., at a moder- ate charge; day or piece work. All work done personally & promptly attended to. Estimates given free. Please note the address.—Advt. Mothers' Union.—Last week a meet- ing was held at S. John's Church Hall for the Mother's Union members. The Rev. R. Ward, B.A., read the prayers. Mrs Basil Jones, Dyffryn, gave the ad- dress. She spoke on the three objects of the Union but :dwelt chiefly on the third, bringing home the great strength of .united prayer, espeeially now in the time of war, and suggested that every Mother's Union member should try and attend one service during the week and join in the prayers of Intercession. The Territorials.—On Monday last, Mr F. Prewer, and Mr E. Powell, both gardeners at Brynmynach, left for New- town to join the Territorials. Also Mr Idwal Wynne, Arthog. left for the same place. Up to the present, Mr T. W. Piggott, J.P., who is the local recruiting officer for the territorials, has recruited close upon 70 from Barmouth since the outbreak of war whilst Mr Morris G. Roberts, the recruiting officer for Kitchener's Army, has recruited 15 from Barmouib. 'Besides these num- bers several others from Barmouth have joined the Engineers and other Corps. Sand Stops Traffi.On Saturday morning, the railway by Cumberland Place was completely blocked owing to 40 yards of the rails being covered with sand to the depth of three feet, which had accumulated during a heavy, storm overnight. The morning mails and passengers had to be transferred to motors, causing inconvenience and delay. A large number of men were soon on the spot clearing the sand away and by ten o'clock the line bad been cleared. It is twelve years since there was a similar occurrence at the same spot. Cymdeithas Ddiwylliadol Siloam.— Cynhaliwyd cyfarfod o'r gymdeitbas .uchod nos Ian diweddaf pryd y cafwyd dau bapur rhagorol ar y testyn, Dyled- swydd yr eglwys yng Dgwyneb angben- ion presenol ein tref," gan Capt. R. Williams, a Miss Gwen Williams. Hefyd cafwyd rhaglen am rywiaethol wedi ei pbaratoi gan Miss Bessie Morris. Pianoforte solos gan Miss L. E. Rowlands a Miss Bessie Morris. Caneuon gan Miss Dolly Richards, Mr Robert Wil- liams, a Mr Tom Jones. Terfynwyd gyda chystadieuaeth pryd y rbanwyd y wobr cydrbwng Miss Jennie Jones, Miss Jennie Roberts, a Mr Hughie Pugh. Cymerwyd y gadair gan Miss Elizabet iE Giiffith..