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I CARMARTHEN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE.

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I CARMARTHEN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. At a meeting of this Chamber, held at the Guild-hall, Carmarthen, on Monday evening, there were present:- Mr T. Bland Davies (in the ohair); Messrs Henry Howell, T. E. Brigstocke, A. Llewellyn Davies, W. Thomas (Hall street) D. Williams (Lammas-street) E. Davies (Furnace Gardens) J. Lester, B. A. Lewis, James Davies, J. Langford (stationmaster), and the secretary (Mr J. Saer). I Commercial Education. The chief business of the meeting was to consider a proposal for the formation of a local centre at Carmar- then, for examinations in commercial education under the auspices of the London Chamber of Commerce. A letter was read from Mr Gwilvm Evans regretting his inability to attend, and stating that the establish- ment of a centre was a very important question. He suggested that the Chamber should get a lecturejor two on the eubj-ot. The President said they had to consider one of the most important questions that bad come before the Chamber. It was a subject which had occupied the minds of some of the leading men of Europe, and un- fortunately this kingdom had been late in taking the matter up. It now appeared that the country had awakened and was now stirring. It was to be hoped that the matter would not be left where it now rested, but that this country would come to the line, if not go in advance, of other nations (hear, hear). Not very long ago chambers of commerce, being bodies self- elected, and having no administrative power. were rather depreciated, and thought valueless, but for some years past it had been discovered that they were not hampered by restrictions, as elected bodies were, but were freer to discuss matters. It was agreed that they were the bodies to do something towards extracting the country from its old educational rut. The President then quoted several authorities on the question under consideration. ~Z Mr Lester-Could we got the co-operation of Board and other schools P The President-I have spoken to nearly all the members of the School Board, and they will certainly support it. In answer to questions from several members, the President said that the next examination would be held in May. Mr Henry Howell asked the President if he had any idea how many pupils would be likely to sit at the examinations. The President said that one gentleman in Carmarthen had stated that he would plaoe saven or eight, and, probably, more pupils, to sit at the next examination. Continuing, the president said that his intention was (if it was decided to form a centre at Carmarthen) to print circulars, and send a copy to every schoolmaster in the three counties asking them if they had any pupils who would sit at the next examination, and, if not. would they prepare some by the examination, which would be held in the following year. This would be the means of thoroughly advertising the examinations. If they would form a centre in Carmarthen, it would be the firitt in West Wales, and it would certainly benefit all the young people by bringing them, through the London Chamber of Commerce, into direct touch with the large business houses in the Metropolis. He gathered that the London Chamber kept a registry, and by its aid had been able to supply nearly all the demands made upon them. Mr Henry Howell proposed that a centre be formed at Carmarthen. Mr James Davies seconded. Mr B. A. Lewis thought that the education which was being given in Carmarthen did not qualify students of fifteen years of age to pass the examinations. The knowledge of the metric system was very limited amongst the sohool children of the town. He thought that they could find very few pupils in Carmarthen who would be able to go in for any modern languages with 8atisfactory results. The intermediate schools had dis- pensed with tho services of the visiting masters in short- hand, music, and drawing, and this did not conduce to the efficiency of the school. Nothing was specially taught of commercial arithmetic. He was afraid that pupils in Carmarthen laboured under a great disad- vantage owing to the fact that the eduoation given them was of a general character. For these reasons he (the speaker) would like the Chamber to consider whether it was advisable to bold an examination this year, or wait for another year, so that some preparation might be made. Mr Lester-Assuming we decide to establish a centre, to what expense wouid the Chamber be put P The President—Nothing, except the cost of advertis- ing. Mr T. E. Brigstocke supported the motion. He thought they were very much indebted to the London Chamber of Commerce for its trouble. Carmarthen was very conveniently situated for pupils in the district. He believed that thia was the most important step taken since the Chamber was formed. The motion was then carried. The President was appointed chairman of the centre, Mr Saer secretary, and Mr A. LI. Davies, Mr B. A. Lewis, and Mr James Davies committee. This concluded the business of the meeting.

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