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J^WiYMhl D^P^Y W^ZUIB. No. 33. Vol. III. SEPTEMBER, 1895. Price One Penny, LLANIDLOES. The return of an old boy to be Headmaster of the National Schools calls for more than the passing' Reference we were able to make in last month's issue. ^r. R. M. Davies is one of the large number of old Pupils of the School, whose success in after-life ^fleets great credit on the School. He returns with the very best credentials from the Principal of his College, and Mauagers and Headmaster of the last School in which he was engaged, and the Managers "ad no hesitation in selecting him on his merits from aTOong a larg-e number of excellent applicants, while at the same time they were glad of the opportunity °f acknowledging the deserts of an old pupil. It is *° be hoped that the parents will give Hm every Sllpport and encouragement in maintaining- the discipline of the School, by sending their children i>egularly and punctually. It may appear like presumption on the part of an 'Slant institution like the A. D M. to commend sUch an old and well tried institution as the Working ^len'g Institute, but we are always anxious to support atlything that is calculated to improve and educate °llv fellow citizens. Are there not among our readers, ay a dozen or twenty young men, who will put <lown their names as subscribers ? The present is an eXcellent opportunity to start, as the long winter l!ghts are coming. The subscription is Is. per garter, for which you get the run of the daily Papers, many magazines and local weeklies, not to Mention the library. Surely a thoroughly safe invest¬ ment! The annual picnic of the Church Band of Hope was held this year by the kindness of Mr. Edm. Hamer in a field close to Maenol. The children, between 60 and 70 in number, assembled at 2-30 in the National Schools, and marched thence to the field through Maenol grounds where, after regaling themselves with tea and bread and.butter, and cake, they enjoyed themselves thoroughly with games, races, and sundry other athletic pursuits. By an unfortunate miscalculation a famine seemed imminent at one time, but a hasty despatch for more provisions satisfied the wants of all, and saved the Superin¬ tendent's credit. Our best thanks are due to the ladies who assisted, to Mr. and Mrs. Williams for the supply of hot water, to Mrs. Brown for the gratuitous loan of mugs, etc., to Mr. Hamer for the use of the field, and above all to Mr. L M. Jones, who not oniy was activity itself on the day, but had rendered very valuable and much appreciated assist¬ ance in the conduct of the meetings during the winter. His return to the far West will be felt as a severe loss, not only by the Band of Hope, but by Cfaurchpeople generally. We all shall remember, with feelings of regret, how much his energy and resource did to enliven and brighten for us the winter months of last year. He carries with him the sincere good wishes of a large circle of friends. May he have a pleasant voyage, and a prosperous future. The annual trip of the Church Sunday and National Day Schools took place on Wednesday, August 21st, and proved a great success. The arrangements were in the hands of Messrs J. Davies, Superintendent, and E. D. Davies, Treasurer, who are to be complimented on the result of their labours.