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MOLD. MONDAY.—Before Henry Lloyd-Jones (in the I chair) and Henry John Roberts, Esqrs. THE DIFFIDENCE OF AN OLD OFFENDER. John Crofts, labourer, of Buckley, a gentleman already honoured with more than a sp3aking acquaintance with the police authorities, was charged in custody with stealing a gold watch an i a plated chain, together with the casa con- taining the same, from the Bistre Cottage, Alynydd-issa, on Saturday, December 3rd. —Mi^s Ethel Williams said she now resided at Warren Monnt Villa, Broughton, but up to the 3rd inst. lived atj Bistre Cottage, MyDydd-issa. On that dav the defendant was engaged by the incoming tenant to carry coals into the house. She saw him in the kitchen with the coal bill, and Boon after he left she missed from the mautelpiece a case containing a gold watch and metal chain. Thev were now produced by the police, and were worth threi guineas. ) Walter Geo. Richardson, watchmaker, Buckley, 1 deposed that on the previous Saturday (December 8tli) prisoner offered to sell him the gold watch produced for £ 1. He said the watch belonged to his wife, and he would not part with it only he wanted to pay a fine imposed upon her at the last Buckle} Sessions for drunkenness. Witness refused to buy the watch, and the accused took it away. Samuel Crofts, collier, of Buckley-lane, father of the defendant, said that on the night of the previous Saturday his son called at his house. In contequence of something he had hoard, he questioned the defendant about the watch. The accused thereupon handed over the watch pro- duced, stating that he had found it. Sergeant Langdon, of Buckley, said he received information of the then, and as a result of inquiries made he want to the house of the defendant early on the previous (Sunday) morn- iug. When questioned about the watch Crofts replied, You musn't charge me with stealing the watch, because I found it, and it's at my father's." After locking accused up at the police station, he went to the house of the last witness, and there recovered the watch, while the chain and case he found at the home of the defendant. When formally charged the defendant replied, You wouldn't have known anything about it only for Richardson. I was in the kitchen, and I saw this on the shelf. I took it outside and opened the case, and found it was a gold watch. I shouldn't think they'd give me more than four- teen days for this job. I hope to goodness they won't give me as much as last time." In reply to the Chairman, Superintendent Ivor Davies stated that last year the prisoner was on the same day convicted on three charges of larceny, and had since been fined for drunken- ness. The accused's explanation of the occurrence was that while at Bistre Cottage lie saw the case, which he took, thinking it was empty. Upon going down the road, however, he was much embarrassed to find that the case contained a gold watch and chain, and he kept the articles bscanse he didn't like to take them back. Whilst not desiring to encourage the defendant's line of reasoning, the justices considered that such diffidence should not go altogether un- encouraged, and passed a sentence of a month's imprisonment with hard labour.

BRYMBO SCHOOL BOARD. THURSDAY.—Pre^ant: Messrs Thomas Charles (chairman). R. Rogers (vice-chairman), Edwin Giles, T Williams, and J. Wilcoxon, with Mr R. J. Kendrick, clerk. PUPIL TEACHERS. The Caairman called attentiou to th2 instruction of pupil teachEr", and said it wa deemed desirable that the head teacher should be relieyed of the extra duly involved in instructing the pupil tea.chera, and that the pupil teachers should be afforded improved opportunities for preparing themselves. The alternative was to have centra! classes, or to send the pnp'l teachers to the Uoauty Scoool. For central classes, it would be necessary that neighbouring Boards should join in forming one, bat this did not now appear probable. To carry out the alternative schemo, it would he necessary to have a duplicate staff of pnpil teachers, so that whilt) one was teaching in the Board School, the othL-r fwonlu be receiving instruction at the County School. This would entail fnrther cost as compared v.itb the present system. bat the advantages would considerably outweigh ail s:icii considerations.—Tin- subject was fully di-scussed, and finally it was decided that arrangements should b3 made for three pnpil teachers and two candidates to attend the County School. THE YROX SCHOOL. The Chairman next called attention to the need of increased accont-tiotiitioyi at the Vron School. 1. it war3 oaiy so:no ave or six yea.s since a new infants' school was erected there, at a cost of aboat £1,000, which at that time was considered ample accommodation for many years to come. At that time the number of children upon the register was 27S; at the present time there were 464, which showed tha.t the increase of children upon the register was 13G, or at the rate of 67 per cent, for the last six years. This was a, splendid record, but it brought with it inoroascd responsibility. The Government report for It-ti- year s^.atei in very pointed terms, with refaic-nce to the Vron School. that the ar;commadation was at present insufficient for the average attendance, and that the attendance should be reduced or the accommodation increased. 111 February this year, there were forty-seven Berabam children taught in excels of the number of Brymbo children taught- in the Bersliam School, but when the figures were investigated, it was found that if the Bersham children were withdrawn from the school, the accommodation would scarcely be sufficient for more than a year, and the obligation to provide further accomitiodation would be pressed npon them again. The number on the register of the mixed department at present was 312. To this must be added sixty-seven now in the infantV school, who were over six year3 of age, and were entitled to be transferred to the upper school. These would bring the number to 379. 'I'he present accommodation in the mixed school was 210. The average attendance recently had been 260. It was therefore quite evident that the accommodation must be increased, as the average attendance after the transfer of infants would be about 300. At the outset, it was thought that by absorbing tho present infants'school in the mixed school, and providing a new school for the iufants, there would be sufficient accommodation, but the combined capacity of both the present schools was only 328, and Ro; the Board had at present to make provision for 379 on the register, it was evident that the combined accommodation of both the present schools wonld scarcely be sufficent for the immediate average attendance. As the present infants' school was ample tor present riqaiierntnLs, and also for some years to come, tha committee bad arrived at the conclusion that the .on!y course open to them was to enlarge the main room of the mixed school. This certainly would be an important and costly undertaking, bat having recard to the prospective increase in the number of children, it was con- sidered the most economical policy in the long ran. To this end Mr Moss. rchItect, had been instructed to prepare plans of the suggested alteration aud enlargement, which would be Rnbmitted for their consideration. A tracing of >ha :j!ans had also been forwarded to the Education Board. For the larger accommodation thus provided, the plavgronnd might with advantage be enlarged, and the Board had the option of acquiring some 740 yards, conveniently situated, adjoining tho premises, if it should be thought advisable. The Board had, with the consent of the Education Board, hired the Mount Sion Wealejaa Schoolroom as a temporary school where preparation was being made to commence teaching. It might be not inappropriate if he made one it mark in reference to the attendnnce, which was a source of great loss to the Board. While the JJrymbo children mr.de good attendances at the Board and other fchools, the children of other piris'ues in attendance at the schools of the Brymbo Board showed a poor record.—The plans were examined, and after some I discussion approved.

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FREE LIBRARY CO^sVUTTIE. j 01"\ rt n í,71" I A meeting of the Free Library Committee was held in tbQ Library, Wrexham, on Tuesday last Mr John Francis (chairman) presided, and there were also present Mrs Hugh Jones, Mrs J. B. Francis, Mrs Ca'.docott, the Revs. II. J. Hopkins. E. arcl Eliiott Simpson, and Messrs Beecroft, Iz3hi-i-tel Evans, E. 11. Finlay, McCrae, A. N. Palmer, aud G. Frater, hon. secretary with Mr Gough, librarian. LETTERS OF APOLOGY. Letters of apology for absence were read from Mrs Arthur A ;ton, Rev. Father Jones, the P.-v. R. Peris Williams, Mr Edward Hughes, and Mr J. Iloplev Pierce. A letter was also read from Mrs Hawkins, apologising for har husband's absetico in consequence of his detention ill London, where he was undergoing au operation to hIS eyes. Mr E. 31. Jones moved that the secretary bj requested to convey the sympathy of that meet- ing to Mr and Mrs Hawkins under the circum- stances. Mr A. N. Palmar seconded this, and it was ] carried. I A WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE. The Chairman, in accordance with notice, moved the appointment of a committee of ways and nifans witli the view of bettering the financial condition aud arrangements of the institution, and for promoting means for increasing the income. He said that no doubt they had felt with himself that, as an institution, they were at a disadvantage from the laef nf a wider and better source tnrough whicn to purchase books. There was au old saying that the miller could not grind when the water was pa-,t, and no doubt a good deal of golden water passed them ill one direction or another. They did not complain, of course, of tha advan- tages possessed by other institutions through the generosity of Wrexham, but they, in that com- mittee wuiild like to have a. little rill of the big stream, because they were doing very important public work in building up that Library. It was not to be measured alone by the many novels there—though they had their advantages of course-but also by the Reference Department, which was more substantial and enduring. If the business men of the town would try and think how this department might help thaui iu a technical way, they would appreciate how the committee were trying to benefit the town. But they could not go on without the means. At present they were very limited, practically con- fined to the income derived from the Working Men's Hall. He thought it was possible to devise means whereby thev miabt increase their incoine and make the best use of the income they had. It was with this irlea he moved the resolution. Mr Beecroft seconded this, and it was unani- mously carried. The Chairman next moved, and. it was agreed, that the following form the Ways and Means Committee, with power to add to their number, viz.. the Vice-Chairman, Mr J. Hopley Pierce, Mr Edward Hughes, Mr F. H. Hawkins, Mr G Frater, and Mr Brockbank. NEW SHELVING REQUIRED. I A plan was submitted for additional shelving I for the accommodation of books, the cost being estimated at| £ 15. The Chairman moved that the matter be sub mitted to the Town Council, with the request that they supply the committee with this additional accommodation. Mr Palmer seconded this, and it was carried. PRESENTS TO THE LIBRARY. I The Librarian reported the following presents to the Library, namely, from the Rev. W. Finucine, secretary to the Bishop, one copy of the Bishop of Menevia's Pastoral Letter, dated November 22, 1900, and the follow- ing volumes from the Controllor of Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London, viz. Anglo-Saxon Chronicle," 2 vols. Calendar of Border Papers," 2 vols. Calendar of the Com- mittee for Compounding, &J. 5 vols. Calen- dar of State Papers (Scotland), 2 vols. Giral- dus Cambriensis," 1 vol. Historia Auglarum," 3 vols, Letters from Northern Registers," 1 vol. Life and other Documents relating to St. Patrick." 2 vols. Narratives of the Exnedition I of the English from Normandy," 1 vol. War of Gasdhill and the Gaill," 1 vol. Year Book of the Reign of King Edward 1. 5 vols.; and Year Book ofthe Reign of Edward III. 6 vols. LIBRARIAN'S REPORT. The Librarian reported the number of issues from November 13th to December 10th, to be as follow :-Lending Department for use at home, 1,624 issues, as compared with 1,427 for the same period in the previous year; Lending Department for use in the reading room, 20 issues, compared with 19 last year Reference Department, 63 issues, an increase of 27 on last year locai Library, 4 issues Reference Department for use at home, 2 issues. The Librarian asked for fourteen days' 1-jave of absence, and it was granted by the Committee. SALE OE PAPERS. Mr Gough reported also that the total amount realised by the sale of papers on the 28th Novem- ber was Ell 7s, ai compared with 28 33 last year. The Chairman considered this highly satisfactory and moved a vote of thanks to Mr Capper, the auctioneer. Mr E. Jones seconded this, and it was carried. There was no other business. ♦

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ENGAGEMENT OF THE DUKE OF WESTMINSTER. The Central News is authorised to announce the engagement of the Duke of Westminster to Miss Shelajh Cornw.illia West, danghter of Colonel and Mrs Cornwrdlis West, of Ruthin Cistle, Daubigh- shire. The ifornui'i Leader =ays The official announce- ment of the Duke of Westminster's engagement to Miss Shelftgh Cornwallia West, the beantiful Princess of Pless' yonnger sister, ends an interesting piece of the love-making in high place" The course, as all the world knows, has not been qnite smooth. -The old Duke, perhaps naturally, thought that no one wai quite good enough for his grandson. His ideas ou blue blood were rigid, and it is doubtful whether, if he had lived, the young people would have had their way so easily. As it is, Mrs Cornwallis West is greatly* to be con- gratulated on her sons-in-law. As society goes her daughters' matches are not merely good, but bril- liant, and that withont the sacrifices and inequalities which these so often entail. The associations of Ruthin Castle, Colonel C,)rn- wallis West's Welsh seat, go back to the days of Edward 1. One of the strongest- factg in its change- ful history relates to the year 1518. when the co- heiresses of the last Myddeiton, nf Chirk, drew lots for their father's property. The lady who won Ilnthin Castle married a son of the second Lord Delawarr, and was the grandmother of Colonel Corn- wallis West. •' Many Eisteddfod gatherings have been held n,t Ruthin. The castle is n. treasury of art, as weil as i) historical associations, containing fine examples cf Romtiev. Reynolds, and Raebuni. Colonel Corn- wallis West himself is something of an artist. The castle has several examples of his art in portraits. ":The family has another delightful home near Lymiugton, on the borders of the New Forest, and almost overlooking the Solent. This, The Newiands, and Arnewood Estate, came to the Colonel on the death of his mother, Mrs Frederick West." The Duke of Westminster is at present with his regiment at Knichtsbridse Barracks, while hit fu-uicee is staying in Jermyn-atreet, London, with her mother. Miss West has lately been on a visit to her grandmother. Lady Fitzpatriek, at The Warren, near Chester, which is situated on the outskirts of Baton Park. The Duko and Miss West'hllv'ü known one another from childhood. The Duke of Westminster has written a letter to the Mayor of Chester (Aiderman H. T. Brown), informing him of his engagement, and stating that he hoped soon to have an opportunity of introducing Miss West to his Worship and other good friends in Chester.

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DEftBJSH COUNTY GOVERNING BODY. THE FEES AT THE WREXHAM COUNTY SCHOOL. An ordinary meeting of the Denbigh County Governing B jiy wa3 held at the County Build- ings, Wrexham, on Friday, when there were present: Mr W. G. Dodd (who was voted to the C'I ir), P<-( feasor Lloyd, the R3V. J. S. Haworth, Caokain G'itlith-Boscawen, Sir Robert Egertoll, K.C.S.I-, Mrs Parker Davies, Mrs R. J. Powell, M ss Gee, Mi-ss Annie Jones (Wrexham County School). Messrs Edward Jones, Charles Dodd, ) E. J. Roberts, E. Hoosoi, Thomas Parry, W. Pen Dennis, Pater Willin.m. J. W. Luni!ev, J. Harrison Jones, and W. J. llussell, with Mr John Roberts (clerk). The Clerk said he regretted to at its both the chairman and vice-chairman wera uoable to attend through illness. Letters apologising for absence were received from the Hon. G. T. Ken yon, M. P., the Rov. A. L. Taylor, Mr James Darlington, Mr D ivie3 (Denbigh County School), and Mr Olley (Llan- gollen). Mr W. R. Evan*, clerk to the County Council, wrote stating that the following had been appointed to represent the County Council on the County Governing Do-ly:-Ilrs R J. Powell, Messrs J. E Powell, O. Iscoed Jones, Thomas Parry, E. Hioson, Simon Jones, and James Darlington, all of whom. it was stated, had signed the declaration of acceptance of offije. Mr Hooson, in moving the re-election of Mr J. E. Powell as chairman, said he was sure he re-echoed the sentiments of all present when In expressed a hope that Mr Powell would soon be restored to health. (Hear, hear.) -Captain Griffith-Boscawen seconded the motion, remark- ing that he knew of no one who ha.d taken such a deep interest in intermediate education as Mr Powell.-ITr Charles Doid said Mr P iwell had pi-trticularly requested him to ask the G^vsrn'ng Body not to re-elect him for the coming year. He (Mr Dodd) really did think it would ba advisable to give Mr Powell twelve m'mths rest.—The resolution, however, was adopted unanimously. In moving a. vote of sympathy with Mr PoweU in his illness, and expressing a hops for an early recovery, the Chairman mentioned that frot-- e the commencement, Mr Powell had always been foremost in furthering the cause of intermediate education, and he thought the whole of Denbigh- shire owed him a deep debt of gratitude. (Ap- plause.)—Mr Parry seconded the motion, and it was carried unanimously. Miss Gee proposed the re-election of Colonel Mainwaring as vice-chairman. Colonel Mxin- waring, she said, took a very great interest in the work of the County Governing Body and in the schools generally.—The motion was seconded, and carried unanimously. On the motion of Mr Hooson, Mr Charles Dodd (who was recommended by the Wrexham and District Teachers' Association for co-optation for tl e ensuing six years) and Mr Ezra Roberts were re-elected co-optative members. The Finance Committee with the addifiin of Mr Charles Dodd, and the Scholarships' Com mittee were re-elected. The Finance Committee recommended the pav- ment of bills and claims amounting tu R677 16.153. They bad received an estimate of the probable coits, funds available, and loan that would b2 re quired for the purposes of the proposed County School buildings at Wrexham. The estimate, in- cluding new furniture and architect's commission, amounted to R10,700, and the funds available to zC2,280 163 lOd, which left a deficiency of £8,419 3s 2d. The Wrexham Governors proposed asking for permission to borrow R8,500, and to meet the annual repayment by an increase in the fees charged to pupils of iEl Is per head, which would amount to about £200; and to pay the rest out of the revenue of the school. Applications for grants for technical instruction purposes had been rec3ived in respect of the session 1900-1, and they recommended that Brymbo Parish Council be paid £20, Trefnant Parish Council f.15, and AUington Parish Council £10. Referring to the proposal of the Wrexham governors to increase the school fees. Miss Gee said she should object most strongly to the adoption of fluch a course. The fees already charged (JE8 8,) were so high that only the better class boys were able to avail themselves of the advantages offered. It was practically closing the doors of the school to boys of poor parentage, unless they were in receipt of bursarieg.-The report was adopted, on the motion of Captain Griffith-Boscawen, seconded by Mr Ezra Roberts. The Clerk produced the Head Masters' reports for the year ended July, 1900, which were re- ferred to Prof. Lloyd for perusal, on the motion of Mr Hooson, seconded by Mr Lumiey. The Central Welsh Board's reports on the inspection and examination of the Denbighshire County Schools were referred to the Scholarship's Committee. A motion by Mr Thomas Parry, that attention be drawu to the provisions of the county scheme with the object of having the same amended, so as to provide for the establishment of a county school for girls at Colwyn Bay, was not seconded. Miss Emily Jones, Duke of Westminster's School, Rliosycae, Holywell, wrote enclosing a resolution passed at a largely attended conference held at Rhyl on July 21st, on the subject of the establishment of classes on Saturdays for special instruction iu agriculture and manual instruction. The communication was referred to the Flintshire Joint Agricultural Committee. It was agreed, on the motion of Mr Dodd, seconded by the Rev. J. Haworth, to accept a deputation of the Flintshire County Governing Body on the subject of a proposal to establish, at St. Asaph County School, a special side for instruction iu agriculture. I

c —————- I WREXHA M COUNTY SCHOOLS. I MEETING OF LOCAL GOVERNORS. A meeting of the Local Governors of the Wrexham County Schools was held in tha Boys' School, Grove Pitrk, on Wednesday last. Mr W. E. Samuel pre- sided. and there were also present Mrs R. J. Powell, the It- v. E. li. Joue-1. Oap'.ain Gladstone. Messri J. Oswell Rurv, LL UrLh Jones, Simon Jones, Job Masin, J. Wilcoxon, John Rogers, G. Hey ward, and J. W. Evans \\llh Mr W. R. Evans, clerk Mr \V. J. Russell, head master and Miss A. J. Jones, head mistress. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE. I Letters of apology for absence were received from Mr J. E. Povrell, Captain Griiffth-Boscawen, Mrs Kenyon, Mr Wm. Ellis, and Mr G. Bavan. ELECTION OF OFFICERS, The Rev. E. K. Jones said he had pleasure in moving the re-election of Mr J. E. Powell, their present chairman, as chairman for the ensuing year. He regretted to learn that Mr Powell was not. n good health and he had noticed that at the recent meeting of the County Governing Body Mr Povrell had requested that he Fhou!d not "be re- appointed aa chairman there. But it was felt by the county governors that they were in honour bound to re-elect the chairman, and the hope was expressed that he would noon be ab!c to take hid piaca again at the Board of Governors. For the same reason he (tho speaker) begged to move that Mr Powell be re- elected chairman. He had done his work in con- nection with the schools admirably, and he had no doubt Mr Powell, if spared and granted health and strength, would continue to devote himself to that work. He (the Rev. E. K. Joues) thought that like tho other boJy they were in duty bound to re-elect Mr Powell. Mr J. OH we 11 Bary had great pleasure in seconding, and he hoped Mr Powell would be very quickly resforea to health. The Chairman, in aupportin, qaid Mr Powell had displaved fireat interest in the undertaking since the outset, and he thought they could not possibly have a better chairman. The motion was carried unanimously. Mr Wilcoxon proposed, and Mr John Rogers seconded, tho re-election of Cj.pt<m CJrimth .Po-cawc-n ai vice-chairman, a.ud this alao w.ts carried. On the motion of the Chairman, seconded by tho Rev. E. K. Jaoies, Mr F. A. Sturge waa re-elected a co-optative governor and on the motion of Mr J. 03well Bury it was resolved that the General Par- poses Committee consist of all the governors resident m Wrexham with the exception of Mr J. Oswell Bury. Mr L1. Hugh-Jones proposed, and it was resolved that the Chairman, Mr Samuel, Captain Griffith- Boscawen, the Rev. B. K. Jones. Mr Wilcoxon, and Mr J. W. Evans form the Bursaries and Travcllio Fees Committee. GRATIFYING ANNUAL REPORTS. The Heaci Master presented his nsnal annual report, in which he stated that there had been only one va.ca.ncy on the staff of masters and this had been filled up by the appointment of Mr W. Roberts, MA. (London), late scholar of University Collegn, ilangor. The average nnmber of pupils in attend- ance duriDg the year had been 122, and the number in tho present term was 132 The tone and the standard of diligence had been, on the whole, satisfactory. Mr Russell went ou to sneak of the pleasing hononrs gained by pupils and ex-pupils, and continuing, said be regretted that seven! scholars I, and bursars had left during the year, instead of com- pleting tho fril course for which their scholarships, I etc were given, and taking the yearly examination. The interest in the game3 had been well maintained, and the usual matches in cricket aud football had been played with average success. The school magazine had been issued regularly, and a debating society had proved very useful by increasing the interest of the upper boys in important questions The buildings for manual instruction had been finished, and the classef- were very popular, and excited much interest. He thought the work wonld be a great benefit, tending, as it did, to develop the brain and to make the students neat and handy. Experiments had been tried by dividing a piece of garden, not now used, amongst the boys. Ten plots were taken np by sixteen pupils, and many of them were neatly cnltivated. Prizas were given at the end of the term, and there wa.s every reason to be pleased with the interest shown and the success attending this new departure. Con. tinuing, Mr Russell said he had once more to refer with gratitude to the kindness and courtesy he had received from the 'vvrno^s, lId to the lovaltv aud in !u-iSrv of the a-isi it in'iia-)t.?r-i. H i would add a woid oi grateiui iv-c t'<n* the excellent work of the .schools of the town and district, from which the pnpds were mainly drawn. In these a. good foundation wtL,3 J,.ld for future success, and this r?n?r?-d thj woik of secondary education much C'aier. The Chairman move? the adoption of th? report, nnd this being .-ier;oudc-J oy tho Kev. E. E. Jones, was cairied. The Head Mistress (Miss A. J. Jones) then pre. sented the report of the G.r! School. In it she Hail!: —I h-ive much pleasure in presenting to you my RM'in »( repjrt on the work of the school for cue year 1S33 190J. Tne average number ia attendance dur- ing the thr?e ternn was 109. as n with 107 lasi year. Th's term (autumn, 1900) there are 118 i inmes on the There has been no special change in our curriculirn this yeilr; the number of girls taking tiir; f-tnior course is considerably higher tlitii iu the previous year. Tno work has besn liignly s4.tisfac:u; v in quality and quantity, and that H has b-en performed without undue pressure on the girls is proved by the fact that we ware able to enter :-11; tiic Cert'fi?-i,te Examination of the Central Welsh Hoard last Julv, not a fp>w picked nirls, bUI the- whole Ot l.irnn V L, V and IV., cxcep Lwi ?tfta wno wer,\ I p'(V. nted by ):iuj.i?. 0?, the thirtv-thres wio eatK??. un? only f tiled. TVn senior LLei were gained witn eighteen mirks of distinction, and twemy-nv ) juniors wi'h tw.'a'.y?oe marks of d?tn: :?u. Au analysis of the marks of distinction shew that these good results are not confined to a f .-w subjects, but cover a wide range. The report of tii-t Central B ).r,¡ is of an extremely satisfactory char ict-r, The Chief luspectjr, in his report, says :—Discipline and order were excellent." Most of the teaclisng that pj&nie under my notice was highly satisfactory in matter and style The progress ot the shool has been remarkable. The work already achieved is highly creditable to the stuff, and musi be the result of hard work and careful organisation." — The Oral Examiner reporting on the Lower Forms says—"Mv impression of the w, -)rk a a whole wa very favourable. The arithmetic was excellency done, tho Euclid very well done, and the Algebra very creditable. French had been very carefully lernt by two of tho forms examined. The knowledge shown of Eugiish subjects was throughout satiafac tiry." I am sorry to sav th i*. Driving and Cookery giioel very indifferent reports. The Central Welsh Hoird on the results of their examinations, recom mended the election of Elsie C. Morgan to a Ciuutv Exhibition of £ 20 for three years. I have also to report that three girls passed Matriculation Examina- tion of the University of Wales in the first division, n.nd thee" tli-3 examination of tht) Ineorporoloted Society of Musicians. The tone of the g'rls is good, their health and attendance very satisfactory. [ have again to record my d-enr. of gratitude to tho different members of the stftff for their zealous and mou efficient co-operatiou in the conduct of the school I also take this opportunity of thanking the Governors for their generous support and kind interest in the success of the school. Th Ubairm 111 moved the adoption of tne report. Mrs Powell seconded, and at the same time said sho would like to move that a vote of congratulation b.> pa*s 'ed to Miss Jones and the Head Master for the excellent reports they had heard. Roth uiotions were unanimously agreed to. THE PROPOSED NEW SCHO,LS. The Clerk, referring to a recent resolution tha^, subject to the approval of the County Governing body, tenders be advertised for the erection of new schools, said it was not necessary to have the approval of the County Governors. The Rev. E. K. Jones thought they might rescind that portion of the resolution. It was dc-ei-ded not to advertise for tenders for the new school until after the new year. Thsre was no other business. ♦

VOLUNTEER PRIZE DISTRIBUTION AT SUMMERHILL CAPTAIN MAURICE GRIFFITH I WELCOMED. I Especial interest attached to the annual prize distribution and smoking concert of the F Gwersyllt Company. 1st V.B.R.W.F., which took place at the Drill Hail, Summer- hill, on Tuesday e-ienirg, in that the event was made the occasion of a public w-dcoms to Capt. Maurice Griffith, the commanding officer of the company, who recently returned home trom the front, haviug added fresh laurels to the alreidv well-known reputation of the distinguished Royal Welsh. Capt. Griffith, it will be remembered, was mentioned in desoatches by Lord Roberts for conspicuous bravery at Kraaipan. The gallant captain, who was accompanied by his father and brother, was met at Mr James Sparrow's house oy the F Company under Sergeant-Instructor Roberts, and the lion-commissioned officers of the Caergwrle compa.ny. together with an enthusiastic crowd of the loyal parishioners of Gwersyllt and Summerhid. Amid terrific outbursts of applause he was escorded to the Drill Hall, which was pro- fusely decorated "ith fl igs of patriotic hue. the Oik Alyn Baud leading the way and playing martial aira. The after proceedings were presided over by Mr W. F. Butler, and the couipsnv included Captains Maurice Griffi h, Wilson, J. E. H. Davies, Thomson, Lieuts. Griffith and Butler, the Vicar of Gwertlyllt. Mr Stanley Smith, Mr Povah, &L;. The loyal toast having been musically honoured, Tho Chairman submitted the toast of Captain Maurice Griffith. It was not often, he said, given to every Volunteer to do the great service to his country that Captain Griffith had done. When he saw his name mentioned in the despatches from the Commander-in-Chief, he frit that he not only reficcted honour upon himself, but upon every mem- ber of his compiny, and evjry individual, however bumble, with whom he was acquainted. (Applause.) He ventured even to take to lnnnelf some share ill I that honour. He was delighted and proud to see Captain Griffith's name mentioned in so Honourable and conspicuous a manner. (Applause.) They all felt that he had done great service to his country, and that he was a man of whom they were all proud. (Applause.) The toast was received with the wiliest enthnsia-ini, and all joined in a hearty rendering of For he's a jolly good fellow." Captain Maurice Griffith, in responding, thanked all present for the kindness they had shown him. He did not in the least expect it. Having addressed a few words to the Volunteers on their responsibilities, the gallant officer concluded by stating that he Was doiog his best to recruit his health, as he hoped to get bhCk again to South Africa toon as possible. (Applause.) Captain Griffith afterwards delighted tne audience with two humourous songs, and subse- quently distributed the prizes to the Volunteers as follows Subscription pri "e, seven shots at 203, 500, and 500 yards.—L i:ice-Corporal J. Evans, Colour-Strgeant B. Wiiliatns, Lauce-Corpor/d W. Hughes, Sergeant W. G. Morris. Sergeant E. Phillips, Privacy B. Edwards, P. WTiiliams, S. Davies, R. Jones, J. Lounds, Licee-Sergeant LI. Evans, Lance-Corpora! S. Roberts, Privates E. Thomas, S. Roberts, E. Samn-Is, Thomas Jones, J. Clubb. Drill prize, sevt-u shotti at 500 and 600 yards- Lance-C jrporal J. Evans, Colour-Ssrgeaut E. Williams, Sergeant W. G. Morris, L ince-Corporal W. Hughes, Sergeant E. Pnillips, Privates P. Williams, S. Davies, J. Louud.-s, E. S,mn"¡. Lance- Corporal S. Roberts, Privates R. Jones, T. Joues, S. Roberts. Cuallenee (JoP Competition—Recruit" prizo. seven shots at 200 yards —Privates P.-ter Griffith- (cup) A. Griffiths, J. Rogers, J. T. Griffiths, 11. T. Davie's, E. Stofford. On the motion of Mr N. R. Griffith, seconded by Lieutenant Griifi:h, a hearty vote of thanks was accorded Mr Batler for preaiding, aud the toa^t of the "Honorary Members" concluded the toiat list. During the evening the following enjoyable pro- gramme of music was gone through :— ,)LI-trch Oar Falleu Heroes Oak Alyn Bind Song. The Death of Nelson Mr Simon Davk;;3 ('encored) Violin solo Bsiceuse Mr W. DavieB (encored) Comic Bong. EGsv Mr Robert WUha.ma Piccoio dueL. Golden Robins Lance-Corporal Evans and Mr L. Simner Davies (encored) Conjurin Profesior Leauo cHumourc)ns duet.. Messrs It. Williams and J. Bvans Hecitatiou. "Rnstic Logic" Mr J. Price Song. The Sailor's Grave Mr Tom Davies Song Who carried the gun ?" Mr R. I. Jones Conjuring Prof ebsor Leano The sleight-of-hand performances bv Professor Le:tno, a loc-il amatenr, were particularly clever, whilt the piccolo duet by Lancd-Corpora! Evans and Mr Simner Davies, and the violin solo by Mr W. Da,vies were amongst the most enjoyable features of the evening. The proceedings tprrninated with the singing of the National Anthem.

A RECORD IN WORKHOUSE I VISITING. I The Rev. Benjamin Hughes, Calvini-tic Methodist minister. St. Asaph, and one of the oldest and best known Nonconformist preachers in North Wales, has received a special vote of thanks at the hands of the St. Asnph Bosrd of Guardians for faithful service to the sick and aged in the Union Workhouse. It was reported by the Visiting Committee that during the past fourteen years Mr Hughes had voluntarily made upwards of 700 weekly visits to the infirmary, and that during the whole of that period he had missed only two or three weeks, being at the time undergoing an operation at Liverpool.

MARK TWAIN AS REFORMER. I i Mark Twain bids fair to become New York's great reformer. At a banquet held on Friday night he mercilessly satirised the city administration and ironi- cally congratulated New Yorkers on having a system of government which the very angels in Heaven envy. As the direct outcome of the sensation which his I speech has created an ex-Cabinet Minister, Mr Fair- child in the name of the Reform Clnb, announces an I j organisation ot torces to overwheiiii Lam many. its motto will bo Delendas est Croker." But a loader is needed, and it is hoped to induce MarIe Twain to accept the post.

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