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From the Papers. A serious fire was discovered in the offices of the Shropshire Ironworks, situated at Trench, near Wellington, on Sunday morning. The offices were gut- ted, the damage done being very exten- sive. Two irou safes and some papers and books were saved from tne fire. oooo At Conway on Monday, Win. Williams. Tyddyn-y-Felyn, Talybonn, was fined 5s and costs for taking seven pigs from the Conway Smithfield without being licensed. The magistrates expressed the opinion that there should be a notice in English and Welsh calling attention to the order being in force. oooo At Llangollen Petty Sessions, on Monday, before Lord Trevor and other magistrates, Benjamin Jones, Old Forge- road, Newbridge, was ordered to pay R3 5s, inciudieg costs, for taking two pheasants from land over which Lord Howard de Waldsn has the sporting rights at Chirk on December 2, and also for having taken game without being in possession of the necessary licence. oooo Brigadiei-General Sir P. W. Chet- wode, Bart., D.S.O., the hero of the first British cavalry charge against the Germans, is staying with Colonel the Hon. Stapleton Cotton, at Llwynonn, Anglesey, and is accompanied by Capt., Osmond Williams as oide-de-camp. oooo Two boys living at Llysfaen, were convicted on Monday at a Conway Children's Court, for stealing turnips from a field belonging to a blind farmer named Hughes. The Prosecutor said he had lost many turnips in the past two or three months in the same way. From the evidence of Police constable Williams it appeared that the boys took the roots home with them. The inagis. trates sent the defendants to a re- formatory. oooo "I pass upon you the stern sentence of eighteen months' imprisonment. 1 cannot stand these whining appeals for a chance so that men can join the Army instead of going to prison," said the Sal- ford Recorder to Albert Smith, who pleaded guilty to stealing lead piping. oooo Joseph Jones, twenty, machinist, who appeared at Salford Quarter Sessions on Monday in khaki uniform, pleaded guilty to stealing a mandoline, the pro- perty of Harry Emmett, music dealer. Detective Smith said there were several other cases against Jones, who desired them to be taken into consideration. Sentenced of six months' bard labour was passed. oooo The death occurred very suddenly on Sunday evening of the Rev. J. T. L. Maggs, one of the best known figures in Wesleyan Methodism in this country -and Canada. Dr. Maggs, who was superintendent of the Bootle Wesleyan Circuit, was preparing to leave bis home in Oxford Street, Bootle, to fulfil his duties at Kirkdale Wesleyan Church when he took suddenly ill and died soon afterwards. 0 0 0 0 At Crewe, on Monday, George Edward Nevett, of tLe South Wales Borderers, was sent to prison for fourteen days for neglecting to maintain his wife. It was stated that the prisoner joined the Army as a single man, leaving his wife and two little children to become charge- able to the poorbouse funds. He came home on furlough on Saturday and passed bis wife in ths street, but ignored her, I, The five men who were so dramatical<y I arrested on a bus in tbe Strand on Saturday afternoon were each sentenced to three monohs imprisonmedt at B w Street on Monday for loitering and for being suspected persons. It was staC d in court that they were following peolie who hsd drawn money from banks. All the prisoners were elderly, tbtir 11 ir being streaked with grey. They wore quite respectable-looking old men. oooo A curious story of a ghost-hunt whi -h led to a robbery was told at Cheshire Quarter Sessions on Monday, when t wo young men were charged with breaking into a dwelling house at Helsby aud stealing J623, plated goods, etc. The de- fending counsel said it was rumoured that the house was haunted. The pri- soners expected to find nothing except a ghcst, but, discovering the money, were tempted. One prisoner wap willing to enlist, but the doctor refused to pass the other. The defendants were bound over. 0 0 0 0 Wm. Howard, alias John, Howard, of Chatham Rd., Birkdale, who did not ap- pear, at Soutport in answer to a summons for using improper language, sent a letter stating that he had had to join the Apmy, and could not be in two places at once. Detective-Inspector Wignall said the defendant had been discharged from the Army as unfit, and bad also been before the bench as an absentee. The Law-clerk.—He is one of,those professional enlisters, apparent- ly. He was fined 5s and costs. oooo The Colwyn Bay justices held a spe- cial meeting on Monday to deal with a recommendation of the Chief Constable of Denbighshire to restrict drinking facilities in the town. The Chief constable, who stated that ho was acting on representations made by General Ivor Phillips, commanding the Third Brigade Welsh Army Corps, recom- mended that the hours of opening should be 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. instead 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. The justices made the order, subject to the approval of the Home Secretary. -—————
I THE LADY'S WORLD.
I THE LADY'S WORLD. The "Lady's World" for January number 196 (Horace Marshall & Son,' 125, Fleet St., London, E.C.) contains the continuation of a new f serial story by Mary E. Mann, and complete stories by Katherine Tynan, and Jchn A. Steuart. The society notes are up-to- date and contain interesting facts about well-known ladies whose husbands or brothers are at the front also an excellent article upon Our Wat- Leaders' Wives, and the Good Works that Interest Them." The Dramatic section contains the latest portraits of popular artistes and the news of the month in theatrical land. The House Beautiful article this month contains some useful notes upon "Windows and Their Draperies." The Fancy Work shows a varied selection of embroidery, and crochet work in useful designs easily made up and very effective, while a free transfer for embroidering a blouse is given with this number. Fashions are well represented with full-page illustratians of the newest costumes, in- door gowns, blouses, evening gowns, fashions for children, a gratis pattern being given away of a useful coat and blouse. Another up-to-date at ticle is entitled Doves of War, Bird Postmen in War Time." Other features are "Hints about Red-Cross Nursing," Recipes for High Tea and Supper," "Good House Keeping," "Everyday Heroism, Winning the Domestic V.C. and throughout the, book there are many good poems and illustrations. Order this number early from your newsagents, price 3d., or from the Lady's World Office, 6, Essex Street, Strand, London, W.C., by post {) åd. I
I BARMOUTH COUNTY SCHOOL GOVERNORS.
BARMOUTH COUNTY SCHOOL GOVERNORS. MONTHLY MEETING. The ordinary monthly meeting of the above Governors was held on Monday last. Present:—Rev. David Davies (chairman) Rev. R. Lloyd Roberts, M.A., (vice-chairman); Alderman T. Martin Williams, J.P., Mr John Mor- gan, and Mr William Wynne, with Mr E, D. Jones, M.A., (headmaster) and Mr R. Llewelyn Owen (qlerk). PRIZE DISTRIBUTION. The Chairman said that it was open for the Governors to decide whether the prize distribution would take place this year or not. He understood that other towns had already held them. Alderman T. Martin Williams pro- posed that the prize distribution should take place as usual. The Rev. R. Lloyd Roberts seconded. Mr John Morgan thought it was not advisable to hold the distribution this year under the present circum- I stances. If the Governors decided be wonld willinly fall in with their decision. The Chairman pointed out that the prizes would be given from persons out- side Barmouth. Mr John Morgan hoped the Governors would not go into any debt with the distribution. The proposition was carried unani- mously. It was decided that the question of speakers, etc., should be left to the Headmaster TECHNICAL LECTURES. It was decided that a course of technical lectures should be held at Llanbedr. LOCAL TENDER. It was decided to accept the tender of Mr John Lewis, Cader View, for supplying the School with coal for this year. HEADMASTER'S REPORT. The Headmaster reported that a framed plate of the late Mr Hugh Evans, Penmount, had been presented to the School by Mrs Evans, and on the proposition of Mr William Wynne a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Mrs Evans for her generosity. PUPILS AT SCHOOL. The Headmaster reported that there were 104 pupils in school during the autumn term, and the number in each, form was as follows Form 1-27 pupils. Form 11—28 pupils. Form 1II-23 pupils. Form IV-13 pupils. Form Y—6 pupils. Form VI- 7 pupils. During the term two pupils had left, but four more pupils were expected to enter the school next term. A CREDIT TO THE SCHOOL. I Alderman T. Martin Williams said it was a credit to the scholars and to the school in general that no complaints were being made as to the conduct of the pupils attending the school. The Headmaster said he was occasion- ally drawing the pupils attention to the duty of good behaviour, and be had been recently informed that the conduct of the scholars was better than ever. The Rev. R Lloyd Roberts said that the conduct of the scholars in the streets was exceptionally good and a credit to any school. Alderman T. Martin Williams agreed and added that no complaints were made in that respect. Mr John Morgan said he could speak from experience that the conduct of the scholars was excellent. He had been travelling by train with the pupils on many occasions, and be bad seen them conducting themselves as they should have done. The, Chairman said it was very en- couraging to the Governors to bear such favourable reports. FINANCIAL. I The Cieik reported that a cheque for » £ 289 10s. Od. had been received from the I Board of Education, which was the bal- ance due in respect of school grants. I MID-DAY MEAL. The Clerk reported that the total re- ceipts realised from the Mid-day Meal during the last term amounted to £ 3 6s. 10d., and the expenditure R3 4s. 5d., leaving a balance of 2s. 5d. The Rev. R. Lloyd Roberts proposed that those responsible for the mid-day meal should be congratulated on such a favourable report. Alderman T. Martin Williams secon- ded, which was carried unanimously.. x RESIGNATION. The Clerk read a letter from Mrs Jane Roberts, Tanyddinas, resigning the post of cleaner owing to ill-health and old age. On the proposition of Mr William Wynne, seconded by the Rev. R. Lloyd Roberts, the resignation was accepted with regret. The Headmaster said he should like to add that Mrs Roberts had always done her work most efficiently. No doubt she was the best cleaner the school ever had, and it would be very difficult for the Governors to have a better one. In reply to a question, the Clerk said that the salary paid Mrs Roberts was £20, and another R4 was paid to another person for helping in the kitchen with the mid-day meal. Alderman T. Martin Williams pro. posed that the Governors should adver- tise for a successor and not to mention the salary, but leave it to the candi- dates to name the salary. As an amendment, Mr William Wynne proposed that the Governors should give a salary of £ 24 to the cleaner and that same sheuld be included in the advertisement. Mr John Morgan seconded, which was agreed to. CONGRATULATION. On the proposition of Aldermrn T, Martin Williams, seconded by the Chair- man, it was unanimeusly decided to congratulate Sir John Gibson, Aberyst- wytb, on the recent honours bestowed him by the King. FINANCIAL. Mr John Morgan said he hoped the Finance Committee would go fully into the matter of reducing the school ex- penditure. It was* a very important matter for the welfare of the school. Mr William Wynne agreed, and said the Finance Committee ought to meet the situation, and up to the present the Committee bad not done their work. Mr John Morgan said he conld make his statement on tise matter that day but be wanted the Finance Committee to go into the matter first of all. Alderman T. Martin Williams said the Finance Committee bad gone into the matter, and if Mr Morgan knew of any way to curtail the school's expenses he was quite at !liberty to bring his method before the Governors. Mr William Wynne said the question before the Finance Committee was how to get more money in, and not how to reduce the school's liabilities. Mr John Morgan said his point was how to reduce the school expenditure. The matter then, dropped.
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A baby boy, about two and a half years old, has been found abandoned wrath in a heavy white fur coat in a push-cart in Bonner Hoad, London, E.