The Barmouth and County Advertiser and District Weekly News

Barmouth County School Governors. ANNUAL MEETING. The annual meeting of the above Governors was held on Monday afternoon. Present:—Rev. D. Davies (retiring chairman), Rev. R Lloyd Roberts, M.A., R.D. (vice chairman), Alderman T. Martin Williams, J.P., Rev. Z. Mather, Messrs. Edward Wil- liams, John Morgan, John Davies, Lewis Jones, R. W. Jones, C.C., John Roberts, C.C., Rbys Jones, R. Jones Morris,J.P., and Edward Griffith,C.C.; with Messrs. Edmund D. Jones, M.A. (headmaster) and R. Llewelyn Owen (clerk). ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN. On the proposition of the Rev. David Davies, seconded by Mr Edward Wil- liams, the Rev. R. Lloyd Roberts, M.A., was unanimously elected Chairman for the ensuing year. The Rector, on taking the chair, it thanked the Governors for the honour bestowed upon him, and hoped they would not be sorry for the selection. THANKS. I On the proposition of Alderman T. Martin Williams, seconded by the Rev. Z, Mather, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the retiring chairman for the able manner in which he bad con- ducted che meetings during the past year. A WELCOME. The Chairman gave a hearty welcome to the new members, and said he was sorry that Mr William Wynne, Arthog, was not amongst the re-elected ones, as he was such a good member. In reply to a question, the Clerk said that under the New County Scheme the Governors would compose of fcwenty- one members and one life governor. ELECTION OF VICE-CHAIRMAN. On the proposition cf the Rev. David Davies, seconded by Mr John Roberts, Alderman T. Martin Williams was un- animously elected as vice-chairman for the ensuing year. DATE OF MEETINGS. I It was decided that the monthly meetings should be held on the first Monday in each month. PRIZE DISTRIBUTION. I The Headmaster' reported that the annual prise distribution would be held on Friday next, at the Pavilion, at 3 o'clock, when an address would be given by Mr R. Silyn Roberts, M.A., on the Wales to the Front." APPOINTMENT OF CO-OPTIVE I MEMBERS. The Clerk reported that the Governors had power to elect two co optive gover- nors, but one would have to be a lady representative. Alderman T. Martin Williams pro- posed that Mrs O. W. Morris, Glanglas- for, should be appointed as one of the co-optive governors. Mr Rbys Jones seconded, which was carried unanimously. Mr Edward Williams proposed that Mr H. Wynne Williams, Glantraeth, should be elected as the other co-optive governor. Mr Lewis Jones, Gwynfryn, seconded, Mr John Davies said that the Gover- nors should bear iPmind the other dis- tricts which had supported the school well in the past. He thought that Bar- mouth was well represented already on the Governors. Of course be bad no. thing against the persons named, but the Governors should act fairly with the outside district. As an amendment, Mr John Roberts proposed Mr J. J. Thomas, Talsarnau. Mr John Davies seconded. Mr Edward Williams proposed that the voting should be open. Mr John Davies seconded. Mr John Morgan proposed that the voting should be by ballot, remarking that it would be fairer to all. ■ 1. t The amendment found no seconder, which was declared lost. On a vote being taken, 9 voted for Mr J. J. Thomas and 3 for Mr H. Wynne Williams. Mr J. J. Thomas was thereupon du'y appointed. APPOINTMENT OF COMMITTEES. Three Committees were appoint.), viz., Finance, Works and Visiting Coni- mittees. AUDITOR'S REPORT. The Local Government Board Auditor reported that he bad audited the Gover- nors Accounts for the year ending March 31st, 1915. The total expenditure nc- cording to the certified Financial State- m- ent was £ 1,337 9s 7d, and ( he receipts amounted to £ 1418 15s 3,d. There was an overdrawn balance at the end of the year of C85 Os lid, as compared with an overdraft of C166 6s 7-Jd at the 31st March last year. The improvement in the financial position was, it appeared, likely to be maintained. The sum to be replaced in respect of loans as shown in the books of the Official Trustees of Charitable Funds at 31st March, 1915, was £122 6s 4d. The accounts of the Governing Body appeared to have been very well kept. The arrears of fees at 31st March last amounted to X13 5s 03. It was provided in the scheme that school fees were payable in advance. Mr Edward Williams enquired whether applications bad been made for the arrears of school fees. The Clerk- Yes, in every case. Mr Edward Williams-Have tbey all come in ? The Clerk said that on March 81st last there was a sum of £ 18 5s Od out- standing in school fees, but since that date be had collected C8, and that day there was only C5 outstanding (hear, bear). Mr Edward Williams said as the Governors wer-e starting afresh, be thought that it would be well if the Governors would take into consideration whether to insist upon having the school arrears paid up or have them wiped off the Governors books. Mr John Davies proposed that the matter should be left in the hands of the Finance Committee. The Rev. David Davies seconded, which was agreed to. Alderman T. Martin Williairis said it was very encouraging to the new mem- bers who were present that day to ob- serve that the school was progressing in all departments, and also that the Clerk (Mr R. Llewelyn Owen) was rendering excellent services to the Governors, which the Local Government Board Auditor had mentioned in his report. The Rev. Z. Mather supported Alder- man Williams' remarks. PUPILS AT SCHOOL. The Headmaster reported that the number of pupils ab present in school was 118-59 boys and 59 girls. This number was the highest in the history of the school. There were also four Belgian scholars in school. During the year 46 new pupils bad been admitted to the school. GENEROSITY. The Headmaster reported that Mr A. J. Hewins,Gareg Lwyd, had presented the school library with seven volumes of valuable books, and a hearty vote of thanks was accorded to Mr Hewins for his generosity. NEW SCHEME. On the proposition of the Rev. Z. Mather, seconded by Mr Edw. Griffith, it was decided to- defer the considera- tion of the new scheme governing the Intermediate and Technical Education Fund for-the county of Merioneth until the next Governors' meeting. On the proposition of Alderman T. Martin Williams, seconded by Mr John Morgan, it was decided that the Rev. Z. Mather should prepare a report on the scheme for consideration at the next I meeting. SCHOLARSHIPS. It was decided to offer six entrance scholarships and six free places for the ensuing year, SCHOOL EISTEDDFOD. The Headmaster reported that a most successful school eisteddfod was held in March, and the Rev. Gwynoro Davies very kindly gave a bronze medal of the late Mr T. E. Ellis for the best essay. MILITARY TRAINING. It was resolved that the question of military training for boys at school should be deferred until the next meeting. GRANTS. The Clerk reported that a cheque amounting to £ 243 in respect of school grants had been received from the Board of Education. VISITING COMMITTEE. On the proposition of the Rev. David Davies, seconded by Alderman Martin Williams, a most hearty vote of thanks was accorded to the Visiting Committee for the manner in which they had dis- charged their duties during the past year.