The Cambria Daily Leader

BRIDCEFIASCO. I COUNCILLOR'S SEVERE CRITICISM OF OFFICIALS. HUMILIATING." At the meeting of the Swansea Coun- cil yesterday. EDUCATION COMMITTEE. Payment of Salaries to Uncertificated Teachers. Mr. Matthews moved the adoption of the Education Committee minutes. ] Mr. David Davies drew attention to the fact that some t:me ago it was d(. cided to increase the salaries of the whole of the teachers. Certain teachers were benefitted under tha.t resolution, but Mr. Davies pointed out that there were teachers (uncertificated) who had served from five years to ten years who did act benefit. He moved that there should be no restriction in that way. Mr. Clancy seconded. Mr. T. J. Rees (Superintendent c.f Education) said that when the increase of salaries was made to the teaohers the question arose as to the salaries of the uncertificated teachers of which there were about 120 to 150. At that time the maximum salary was £ 35 for women and no increase, and JL:30 for men and no increase, but in case any boy or girl entered a training college in order tp benefit his or her education, it was agreed to pay a certain sum to each person. The arrangement was satisfac- tory and this year a very large number of those teachers had taken courses at the various schools. A lengthy discussion took place, after which Mr. Davies withdrew his resolu- tion, and proposed that the attention of the authorities should be directed to the alleged disability suffered by the Uncertificated teachers who have who have served more than 10 years The resolution was carried. Temporary Recognition. I Mr. Tutton drew the Council's atten- tion to the minute in the Education Committee referring to Oxford-street schools. The part of the minute whisu he dwelt upon read as follows:—" Un- solved that application be made to tne Board of Education (1) for the con- tmued temporary recognition of the Central Hall until the temporary school on the Vetch Field has been erected; (2) for the permanent recognition of the Recreation Room for 60 boys, and (3) for the recognition of the accommo- daticn of the school in accordance with the Hoard cf Education's Regulations respecting floor space measurement which would increase the recognised acf-ommcdation by 68 places. He moved that the minute be confirmed with the e: caption of Section 2. He did not object to temporary recreation accommodation, but he contended that the Council should provide for those sixty children elsewhere, and that could be done when the new building was erected. He did not think there was room for the sixty children in those schools. There was no seconder to Mr. Tut- ton's motion, which accordingly fell through. I Craig School Site. I Mr. Colwill moved that the recom- mendation of the Education Committee that the Borough Treasurer be autho- rised to arrange for a loan of kl,025 to cover the cost of acquiring the free- hold interest of the site for the Graig School should be referred back to the committee. He .suggested that the site was on falling ground and was unsuit- able. There was better land to be had at Brynhyfryd. Mr. Matthews said the Council were committed to the present site, which opinion was endorsed by the Town Clerk The Mayor ruled Mr. Oolwill out of order. Free scholarships. I Mr. Colwill subsequently moved that the minute relating to free scholarships at the Municipal Secondary Schools be deleted. The minute recommended the amendment of a resolution passed by the Council. The amendment read, "That the entrance examination for free scholarships be restricted to the children of burgesses or occupiers of premises in Swansea." The minute, he said, if passed would be an act of in- justice to the children of the working classes. He did not think that the children of parents residing cut of the Borough should be eligible for the scholarships. Mr. Tutton asked what the definition of a burgess was. Mr. Protheroo contended that the burgesses' names were on the roll. Mr. Tutton: I do not want your opinion. I asked the Town Clerk. The Town Clerk said he was obliged to Mr. Protheroe. for getting him out of the position. (Laughter.) Mr. Tutton seconded the motion. Mr. J. Barclay Owen pointed out that people resided outside the borough be- cause they could not obtain residences tr" Was it fair, he asked. l: '.Jo -j" children should be deprived of the privi- leges r Mr. Protheroe also spoke against the motion, and observed that people who paid the education rate should be al- lowed the benefits. He thought that was a matter which parents only should speak on, and Mr. Tutton had no chil- dren. I Remark Resented. I Mr. Tutton resented the remark, and I said he did not -peak for himself, but,l for others. He appealed to the Mayor for order, and observed that the remark was absolutely indecent. M. Protheroe withdrew the remark. I The Mayor said he was somewhat surprised at the Town Clerk for allowing Mr. Protheroe to answer the question put by Mr. Tutton. He could tell the Town Clerk that the names on the role were not all burgesses.. There were a number who could not vote, and there were a number of Freemen of the Borough. Mr. Protheroe was about to reply when a member remarked, "Do not let us dbcuSos the pomt. Aid. Morgan Hopkin remarked that if the recommendation was passed, the people who lived in Gower and who had stalls in the Market would be able to take advantage of the scholarships. Ald. Corker spoke in favour of the ¡ recommendation, and niter discussion a vote was taken, 13 voting in favour of the amendment, and 17 against. Names. 1 Mr. Colwill called for names, and the second vote resulted as follow?- For the amendment The Mayor, Aldermen Morgan Hopkin, W. H. Morris, Counciflors, G. H. Colwill, J. Devonaid, D. Griffiths, G. Hill, T. W. Howells, W. H. Miles, J. Miller, W. Owen, J. Powlesland, and M. Tutton. Against the amendment: Aldermen Ccrkcr, A. Sinclair, W. Williams Councillors D. J. Bassett, R. Buck'and' W. J. Clancy, D. Davies, D. J Davies' B. Jones, J. H. Lee, '? Lewis, W. G. Lloyd, D. Matthews, P. M&lyneux W. L. Morgan, J. B. Owen, E. G. i'jother?, il. Rogers and Milboume Williams, Total, 13 for amendment, and 10 against. Aber Estate Report. I Mr. Morgan Tutton, referring to the i report on the Aber Estate, wanted toy know where the Council stood with re- gard to the increased royalties. He con- tended that the It?e?s were not work- ing their coal to the same extent as tiy were working the coal of other owners outside. He moved that the royalties .should be collected from the date of the agreement when the increase of 7d. a ton was arrn-ed at, and that they ascertain the quantity of co?l being raided from the Wyndham Pit, and not on their own property. The Town Clerk said he was afraid Mr. Tuton's resolution could not be operative. Reviewing the position, he said that on the 2nd August, 1912, a special sub-committee negotiated with Messrs. Cory Bros., and arrived at heads of agreement for a new lease. The agreement said the term should be 60 years from the date of the lease, which date had not yet been fixed. Mean- while Messrs. Cory Bros. renewed their application to work by instroke, and this was given on the 26th April last, and from that date the increased royalties would accrUe. M. Tutton: Then I understand the i. ncreased royalties start from the date of the lease which is not vet signed. The Town Clerk: No. What 1 said was they were given permission to work by instroke on the 26th April. Mr. Tutton: 1 am referring to the lease. The Town Clerk has tolcl us that the increased royalty wilt dato from the date of the lease, and the lea-s8 is not yet signed. The Town Clerk: I did not say so. I said first of all the agreement was come to on the 2nd August, 1912, and I said that the term is for 60 years, and will dde from the date of the lease. Certain reports have to be made to the committee, and although the committee intended to give this right of instroke as soon as possible so that they could have the benefit of the increase, it was not until the 24th April that they were able to give their consent. On the 20th April they gave consent to work by instroke, and from that date they will pay the increased royalties. Mr. Tutton said he was curious to know whether the council was being d know whether the coal was being worked from the Wyndham Pit cr being drawn from their own property. They ouaht not to have given the right of instroke at all under the lease; it should litve been a separate agree- ment. They were entitled to know exactly when the rate of 7d. would commence, because there were twelve months gone already. Most Valuable Concession. I Alderman Morgan Hopkin said they had given Messrs. Cory Bros. a most valuable concession in the right to work by instroke. He thought surely the whole of the Council ought to be given information regarding this lease. The Town Clerk: The Council have been informed. Alderman WVlorgan Hopkin My dear Town Clerk, Mr. Morgan Tutton has i I -d this information to-day, which we were not previously aware of. Mr. Morgan Tutton pressed his ques- tion, asking the Town Clerk to say when the rate of 7d. would commence, and eeiit out from the Wyndham Pit as well as ooal brought to the bank from their I ow u property. The Town Clerk: I do not follow you Mr. Tutton: Do you state it will com- meats on the 26th April from the Wyndham Pit as well as the coal landed on our own property? Mr. David Matthews, after comulta, tion with the Town Clerk, said he was afraid Mr. Tutton was assuming they were dealing with a dishonourable, man. j Air. Tutton (indignantly) I am a.s- suming no such thing, and you are not entitled to put such words into mv I mouth. This is essentially a matter of business. Mr. Matthews Withdraws Words. Mr. Tutton was speaking again, when the Mayor intervened, and Mr, Matthews said he would withdraw what he had said, but that was the interpre- tation he put upon Mr. Tutton's words. Mr. Tutton Not from Mr. Matthews nor the Town Clerk can we get a straight, answer as to when this royalty of 7d. starts. The Town Clerk: From the 26th April. Mr. Tutton: Do you say we get our royalty of 7d from the 26th April for coal worked from the Wyndham Pit as well as the coal worked from our own! property F I wait for an answer. The Town Clerk: I cannot give the answer. Mr. Tutton: Then it is most unsatis- factory. Mr. Owen: I move that the matter be referred back. Ald. Morgan Hopkin: No, don't do that. Let us have a special Council meeting. Hampering Negotiations. The Town Clerk said that in three or four days he could give the Council the fullest information, but if they kept ply- ing him with questions, they were ham- pering certain negotiations that were going on at the present time. The Aber lease would not be signed before it came before the Aber Estate Committee. Mr. Tutton said he was not talking about any clauses in the lease at all. Surely it was nolotoo niaeh to ask when the increased royalties would start. Other members having spoken, the Mayor said he did not think it desirable to continue the discussion, and the minutes were then passed. ■ rfufrl PARKS COMMITTEE. Severe Criticism for the Borough Surveyor. Mr. J. H. Lee, in moving the adop- tion of the minutes of the Parks Com- mittee, claimed the privilege of men- tioning a matter of serious importance ifi reference to the Local Govern- ment Board Inquiry respecting the proposed bridge Lorn Victoria Part to the Sands. 1 no inquiry was adjourned from September last on account of cer- I tain information not being forthcoming | to satisfy the Inspector with regard to a reinforced concrete bridge. They gathered, that the Department was not strongly in favour of a reinforced con- crete bridge of any description as there had not been one constructed in this country, and probably a steel bridge might have been more suitable. Tne Committee considered what the Inspec- tor had to say and still they were of opimon. through the instruction and advice of their Borough Surveyor it was advisable to. go in for the reinforced concrete bridge. During the first five months of the year their Town Clerk and their Borough Surveyor, with himself and the Com- mittee had various meetings, and Mr. Bell was summoned before the Com- mittee in order to ascertain if he had got the resigns, plans and specifications of a roinformed concrete bridge, and -if he was ready to aaswer tue ques- tions of the Inspector. Mr. Beil assured the Town Clerk in his (Mr. Lee's) presence that lie had got all the answers ready to any questions the Inspector could possibly put to him. He had made three visits to Mr. Bell's oiffce, and was assured that everything was in perfect order to lay before the Inspector. To his utter regret and to his sor- row, and he might say to his humilia- tion, when they met the Inspector that morning there was not a question answered by the Surveyor, while from last September the Borough Surveyor and the Town Clerk had had every op- portunity of preparing their evidence for this inquiry. In due deference to the Town Clerk from a legal point of view, he was ready to answer everything, but from an engineering point of view the Surveyor could not answer one question. Humiliation of Committee. I Secondly, to their humiliation, and to the humiliation of the committee and the council, he had to say for the first time in his experience of 17 years they had had to withdraw a Government in- quiry. He wanted that day to have an expression from that council as to the ability and as to the conduct of their Borough Surveyor, who had had the whole thing in his hand. The commit- tee had told Mr. Bell that he had better have an alternative scheme, and Mr. Bell assured him that he had got plans and specifications and estimates for an alternative scheme. When Mr. Bell was asked the question that day whether that had been done, the answer was "No." Mr. Lee referred to the fact that thou- sands of people visited the sands this fine weather, and they were compelled to do so without this bridge, which was so necessary. He asked them to allow the Town Clerk to apply to the various steel bridge builders for a design for the oridge they required, and to obtain ex- pert advice on the matter. The Mayor remerke.d that this was a matter of extreme urgency, and said lie felt really ashamed that they could not have this inquiry conducted intel- ligently. Mr. Bell Expresses Regret. I Mr. Bell &aid he wished to express to the Council his deep regret at the re- sult of the inquiry that morning. He was not prepared to answer the ques- tions asked by the inspector in regard to the bridge, as he understood all the particulars required by the inspector had been given by the engineer to the Considere Company, who had prepar the designs and estimates. The in- formation he was prepared with related to the foundations of the bridge, and the cost of the extra concrete required. He also had a sketch design ior a steel girder bridge. The calculations for the reinforced bridge were checked by com- petent members of his staff and found to be correct, but he was not prepared at the moment to answer all the ques- tions on the same. He gave the total weight of the bridge, and he gave all the replies he possibly could from the figures that were before him. The design of the bridge was prepared by the Considere Company from a rough sketch which he had made. Mr. Bell, in conclusion re- ferred to the great amount of work he had to perform, and hoped, the council would take that into consideration. Record of Blunders. Mr. D. Da vies said the public had been promised this bridge for years, and the loss of the bridge for another year was undoubtedly due to the in- difference and the inefficient way in which they were served by their officials. He never knew of a public company with such a record of dis- asters. Tbev ought to take some higher standard of efficiency in their public work. Mr. Harry Rogers expressed his dis- appointment, and said it had been a record of bungling from beginning to end. He asked if a cheque of £ 50 had been forwarded to the L. ahd N.W. Railway Co for their consent. The Town Clerk: Certainly. Further discussion ensued, during which the Town C' whirl-, i.lie Tox-n disclaimed re- sponsibility for the failure of the in- quiry, and Mr. Rogers accepted the Town Clerk's statement Alderman Morgan Hopkin said he was particularly peaked that they were not going to have the bridge. He hoped in tlrelre months time they would be in the ho.ppy position of acquiring ducal rights over the fore- shore and have a comprehensive scheme for a. bridge and pier. Mr. Lee said tlvro had been a com- prehensive sc heme ten yea.rs ago 811 b- mitted by Mr. Bel!, and they all re- spected his integrity as a public official. A Steel Bridge. I Alderman Dan Jones moved that the Parks Committee be empowered to im- mediately obtain designs for a steel bridge irom practical engineers. Mr. Payne seconded. Mr. Milboume Williams suggested they should also be authorised to call in an expert and lay the whole of the facts before him The Mayor said the whole thing had been ill-etiisidere.(I-ft,oni the beginning. They wanted to get in somebody who knew something about bridge building. Mr. Miller thought the Council was to bla-ue as well as Mr. Bell. and a charge bad been laid upon which lie would have been well advised not to have accepted. Mr. Colwill remarked that they had I appointed various officials to carry out their work, and if the Borough Engineer was not competent to design a bridge and carry out his construction, what was to prevent them dealing with him or any other official the same as his (Mr. Col- will's) employers would deal with him if he did not come up to the mark. t Alderman Dan Jones said he did not suggest employing another engineer. The firm who would give them specifica- tions and plans for another bridge would employ their own engineers. The resolution was carried. Msrriston Cemetery. I Mr. D. J. Davies asked what was the position with regard to the Morris- ton Cemetery. The Town Clerk sa.id all the informa- tion was ready, and he had written in regard to the inquiry. Mr. Matthews said lie took it there wa.s no reason why the work should not be begun in September. HOUSING COMMITTEE. I Messrs. Ruthen anti Allen's Scheme I One of the Best." I iUr. PayDe, lu moving tne adop- tion of the minutes of the Housing Com- mittee, said there wa,s not a more important question on the agenda than the housing of the people. He referred to the small attendance of the com- mittee who were summoned to discuss the scheme of Messrs. Ruthen and Allen, which he considered was one of the best schemes lie had heard of for many a day. For the past 18 months he confessed he had been afraid to go any further in this matter. He thought it was absolutely absurd to say they could not build houses for the working classes at less than 7s. or 8s. or 10s. a week. If 500 houses were available at the present moment they could get tenants for them in a fort- night. He hoped earnestly the council would accept the recommendation of the committee and allow them to pro- ceed further with a scheme for build- ing 500 houses. Mr, Bassett seconded- Mr. P. Molyneux proposed an amend- ment that before investigating Messrs. Ruthen and Allen's scheme they in- struct their own architect to prepare a scheme at the earliest possible moment. Mr. D. Davies seconded. Mr. Millbourne Williams asked if Messrs. Ruthen and Allen were to re- ceive any payment for their scheme. Mr. Payne said it was at Messrs. Ruthen and Allen's request that they sent the scheme to them. Mr. David Davies said that Messrs. Ruthen and Allen would not build the houses, and if they were out in their estimates the Corporation would have to pay. He would like their own archi- tect to submit a scheme for 500 liou-ses, and then call in an expert to judge. It would pay the Corporation. The amendment was carried, and the minutes were then passed.

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SCHOLARS' FLOWER SHOW .0 0 PRETTY AND PLEASING SPECTACLE AT ST. THOMAS' SCHOOL. The Mayoress of Swansea (Mrs. Councillor David Williams) presided over an interesting function at the St. Thomas' Girls' School on Wednesday afternoon, and paid a high compliment to Miss B. M. Davies, B.A., the head- mistress and her staff upon '.the general excellence of the work accomplished at the school. It was what has become known as visiting day. Needless to say the pupils feel themselves to be by no means unimportant individuals. The mothers of the children had been in- vited to attend, and they were present in large numbers and displayed the keenest interest in the proceedings. For the entertainment of the visitors there was an instructive exhibition of handwork, and a minitaure flower show, the exhibits in connection with I which formed the subject of warm encomium on the part- of the head- mistress, whose words of encourage- ment to the little ones were evidently much appreciated. Scholars' Work. I The painting from nature of the I flowers mentioned by Wordsworth in his poems, proved a very popular com- petition. Last year Mr. H. R. Wake- field had kindly promised a prize for the best effort in this direction, and hi% prize was won by Gillian Howell, a second prize being awarded to Iris Raggatt. Another competition which helped to give a very pretty appearance to the hall was one for the best decorated floral tea table. The two prizes for this were won by Gertie Quick and Carrie Sneyd. For the best lot of flowers grown from seeds supplied by Mr. A. Johnston, Oxford-street. The prize winners were: 11, Minnie Ridgeway; 2, Irene Quick; 3, Nancy Harman. A large number of girls competed for the best and most daintily arranged collection of wild flowers. The prizes were given to: 1, Jno. Raggatt; 2, S. Thomas; 3, L. Hewett, and \Y. Davies. Another section of the exhibition em- braced plain and fancy needlework and cookery. prize List. I The following is the prize list:- I Class I.-MOdelling: Violet Paton. Class 2.—Modelling: Doris Clading- bowl. Class 3.-Crayon drawing: 1, Mary Davies 2, Gladys Richards. Glass 4,-Pamtmg; 1, Dora Johnson; 2, Gertie Davios. 1, Annie Weaver: 1 • Class 6.—Collection of shells: 1, P, ) Martin; 2, A. Wilkins. Class 7.-Painting: 1, Iris Raggatt; I 2, Winnie Hutchinson. Class R.-ModeJling: 1, Eva Weaver: 2, Lily M. Clarke; 3, L. Woason. Class 9.—Map of Wales: 1, Mildred Atherton; 2, Lilian Howell. Class IO.-Table: 1, Carrie Sneyd; 2, G. Quick. Class 11.—Largest number of flowers mentioned by the Poet Wordsworth, painted, prize presented by Mr. R. Wakefield: 1, Gillian Howeli; 2, Doro- thy Jenkins. Class 13.-Best bunch cultivated flowers: 1, M. Ridgeway; 2, J. Quick; 3, N. Harman. Class 14.—Best collection of wild flowers: 1, J. Raggatt, 2, S. Thomas; 3. L. Hewett. Special: W. Davies and IGadys Mathias. The prizes were presented to the winners by the Mayoress, to whom a hearty vote of thanks was accorded.

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A DAY IN THE COUNTRY. WILL YOU HELP TO MAKE THE CHILDREN HAPPY ? Pearson's Fresh Air Outing, which including this year, will have provided a. day in the country for 20,500 of Swansea's poorest children, will take place on Friday, 25th inst. at Bishop-' ston Canirnon. The cost of the outing is defrayed by Pearson's Central Fund, but in past years Swansea friends have contributed to the enjoyment of the cluldien by sending subscriptions which are used to purchase toys, sweets, fruit, etc., which adds not little to the charm of the holiday Contributions to this fund are again solicited, and may be sent to Mr. O. Davies, 70, Brynymor-road, or to the hon .treasurer. Mr. T. H. Willi- son, .Vonmanhurst, Bryn-road. and those interested in the movement are invited to come out on the 25th and see hew the work is conducted..

Dr. W. G. Grace, the famous cricketer, will be 65 years of age to- morrow. Lsith shipmasters' strike was sett-,d yesterday, but as the ships' officers are still out the deadlock continues. Signor Lobello, the doyen of the University of Naples, has committed suicide. He was suffering from cancer I of the stomach.

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