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ADULAM BAPTIST CHURCH FELINFOEL 1871-1891
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BAPTISMS
12th November 1877
596 Elizabeth Williams maid Ystrad fai
597 Elizabeth Evans Cwmllethryd isa
598 William Morgan Rhandir
599 George Rees Panty Roes
560 Daniel Rees Ty Newydd
601 William Morgan Minydd Bach
602 Benjamin Price near Y Bore
603 Daniel Price Graig
604 Benjamin Price Graig
605 Philip Evans Western Row
606 Bedilton Phillip Western Row
607 William Jones Tin Works
608 Catherine Davies Adulam Row
609 Mary Jane William Trosmain
610 Susannah Bassett Dimpath
611 Ann Bassett near y Clin
ADMITTED BY LETTER
12th November 1877
612 Margaret Berry Drummond
BAPTISMS
9th December 1877
613 John William Booth
614 Thomas Thomas Medelfryw
615 William Davies Near Step Row
616 William Rees Grandson Pant y Rose
ADMITTED BY LETTER
9th December 1877
617 Elizabeth Davies Hengoed Fawr
618 David Bassett Western Row
619 Hannah Rees White fach
620 Elizabeth Hopkins Millfield
REINSTATED
6th January 1878
621 Samuel Jones Millfield
BAPTISMS
6th January 1878
622 Margaret Roberts Ynys
ADMITTED BY LETTER
6th January 1878
623 Seth Jones Lan
624 Margaret Jones Lan
REINSTATED
3rd February 1878
625 William Stephan Panteg
ADMITTED BY LETTER
3rd February 1878
626 Fany Hughes Panteg
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3rd March 1881
627 David Davies Near Waun cerni
9th October 1881
628 Margaret Davies
31st March 1878
629 Elizabeth Erasmus Wesva House
ADMITTED BY LETTER
23rd June 1878
630 Margaret Lewis Wern
BAPTISMS
18th August 1878
631 Mary Ann Morgan Union Row
632 Elizabeth Treharne Near the Chapel
633 William Davies Wain Cerni
634 Sarah Hughes maid Llanlliedi
ADMITTED BY LETTER
10th November 1878
635 Elizabeth Williams maid Clochyhrgau
8th December 1878
636 Sarah Griffiths Hengoed fawr
BAPTISM
8th December 1878
637 Peter Gealy Near Salem Street
638 David Jenkins Cae gwlosg
639 Elizabeth Williams Peny Graig maid
640 Jane Williams Trebian
641 Thomas Prichard Ynysyllyn
642 Sarah Prichard Ynysyllyn
ADMITTED BY LETTER
8th December 1878
643 Cathrine Samuel Western Row
2nd February 1879
644 Ann Davies Adulam House
BAPTISM
2nd March 1879
645 Mary Jones maid Llwynon
30th March 1879
646 Mary Samuel Union Row
647 Ann Phillips Union Row
648 Mary Davis Ty ysa
649 Jene Davies Ynysyllyn
650 Sarah Davies Ynysyllyn
651 Jane Lewis Ynysyllyn
652 Mary J Bassett maid Glany Rafon House
653 Elizabeth Bowen Globe Daven
654 William Davies Cae Gwlosk
REINSTATED
30th March 1879
655 David Bassett Twyn
27th April 1879
656 Sarah Ann Daniel Peny gare
657 Mary Ann Thomas Farmers
658 Margaret Samuel Ynys
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REINSTATED
27th April 1879
659 Mary Ann Jones
660 Margaret Samuel Farmers Row
661 Walter Thomas Millfield
662 S. Ann Bonell Caemawr
663 Mary Griffiths Tynyrheol
25th May 1879
664 Llewilin Griffiths Tynyrheol
665 Mary Davies Glany rafon Row
666 Jane Jones Millfield Row
667 Ann Hopkins Millfield Row
REINSTATED
25th May 1879
668 Elizabeth Thomas Ynysllyn
BAPTISED
4th January 1880
669 Ann Francis Glanyrafon
REINSTATED
4th January 1880
670 John John Kingshead
ADMITTED BY LETTER
4th January 1880
671 Daniel Bowen Twyn
BAPTISM
1st February 1880
672 Ann Lodwg Peny finglawdd
ADMITTED BY LETTER
1st February 1880
673 Hannah Davies Ynys
674 Jane Evans
675 Henery Bowen Union Row
REINSTATED
25th April 1880
676 Margaret Bowen Union Row
BAPTISM
March 1880
677 Mary Jane Morgan Ynysyllyn
ADMITTED BY LETTER
March 1880
678 Jonnah Davies Adulam House
23rd May 1880
679 Hannah Raynolds Fisher Row
REINSTATED
20th June 1880
680 Roseinah Williams maid Cilwnwgfach
681 Ann Thomas near Tyr ysaf
BAPTISMS
20th June 1880
682 Mary Thomas near Ty ysaf
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BAPTISMS
20th June 1880
683 Griffith Samuel Union Row
684 Ann William Union Row
685 Ebenezer Morris Union Row
686 John Evans Wain Ceini
687 Daniel Richard Western Row
REINSTATED
20th June 1880
688 Charlot Rees Graig
ADMITTED BY LETTER
12th September 1880
689 John Morgan Penygare
690 Margaret Morgan Penygare
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5th December 1880
ADMITTED BY LETTER
691 Thomas Jinkins Tany graig servant
BAPTISM
31st December 1880
692 Evan Walters Clin gwernen isaf
693 John Evans Ynysyllyn
ADMITTED BY LETTER
2nd January 1881
694 Many Ann Walter Clingwernen isaf
695 John Jones near Tyisaf
696 Mary Jones near Tyisaf
697 Margaret Jones daughter near Tyisaf
27th March 1881
698 Ann Stephan Pant teg
699 Emma Samuel Tyr fran maid
ADMITTED BY LETTER
700 David Gay near y union
17th July 1881
701 David Francis
702 Mary Lewis Wain Cerni
BAPTISMS
September 1881
703 Mary Phillip daughter Western Row
704 Elizabeth Jones Step Row
9th October 1881
705 Ruth Fisher Fishar Row
706 Thomas Price Bear
707 Sarah Jane Davies Bridge Row
ADMITTED BY LETTER
708 Margaret Saunders Cae Gwlosg
REINSTATED
6th November 1881
709 Mary Jenkins Union Row
BAPTISMS
6th November 1881
710 David Jenkins Dram road
711 John Francis Union Row
712 William Phillip Union Row
713 Henery Davies Stepney Row
714 John William Burding
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BAPTISMS
6th November 1881
715 Lizzie Thomas
716 Ann Thomas Medfelfiw
717 M. Ann Owen Adulam Row
718 Ann Morgan Rhandir
719 Hannah Bassett Pant teg
720 Elinor William Glany Rafon Row
721 Sarah Ann William Trosmain
722 Jane James Stepney Row
723 Mary Ann William near Clin
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BAPTISMS
4th December 1881
724 David Bowen Union Row
725 Samuel Davies Union Row
726 Elizabeth Price Union Row
727 Margaret Hannah Elis Pant teg
728 Harriet Davies Medelfyw
729 John Morgan Royal Oak
730 Mary Rowland Wain Cerni
731 Sarah Ann Davies Stepney Row
732 Ann Thomas Sailors Row
733 Mary Hannah Lewis Western Row
ADMITTED BY LETTER
4th December 1881
734 Hannah Jenkins Ty fran
1st January 1882
735 Thomas Arnold Trebian
736 Elizabeth Arnold Trebian
BAPTISMS
1st January 1882
737 Mary Jones Cilsaig maid
738 William Williams Dimpath
739 John Jones Hengoed fach
740 Elizabeth Morgan maid Byrdyn
BAPTISMS
29th January 1882
741 Lizzie Bowen Adulam Row
742 Liza Ann Jones Adulam House
743 Benjamin Jones Pentre Poeth
ADMITTED BY LETTER
29th January 1882
744 Hannah Jenkins
BAPTISMS
23rd April 1882
745 Benjamin Phillip Union Row
BAPTISMS
16th July 1882
746 Rachel Rees Panty Rhos
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SCHOOL TEACHERS MEETING (Minutes)
25th July 1897
1. A teachers’ meeting to be held next Tuesday to consider the materials of the Welsh Translation Society for the use of the school.
2.That the teachers’ meeting should take into account the school’s needs for Testaments.
3. That the quarterly school be held six weeks today.
26th September 1897
Purpose:- To consider a letter from the secretary of Llanelly and district Baptists Union.
John Williams was in the chair.
1. It was decided that the following brothers will represent the school in the meeting of the above mentioned Union.
T.G. Griffith (crossed out)
David Bassett
D.B. Phillip
John Williams
David Rees
Thomas Price
William Thomas
Henry Jenkins
Anthony Thomas
2. We contribute £1.0.0 towards the costs of Llanelli and District Union of Baptists and we will make a general collection to gather the money.
3. That we buy six dozen New Testaments from Mr. T.N. Jones or from John Thomas, Thomas Street if they cannot be bought from the former.
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MINUTES OF THE TEACHERS MEETING
26th December 1897
Mr. Daniel Bassett in the chair.
It was decided:-
1. That brothers David Bassett and D.P. Phillip be re-elected as Superintendents of the school
2. The following brothers promised to be teachers.
Henry Thomas Pantteg
William Griffiths Stepney Street
John Griffiths Stepney Street
John William Birdin Terrace
3. That brother David Daniel will distribute ‘ Seren yr Ysgol Sul’ (a magazine which translates as Star of the Sunday School) as successor to brother H. James William
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SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS MEETING
9th January 1898
Brother Daniel Bassett in the chair.
1. It was decided that brothers David Morris and Edward Roberts (no other information given)
2. That the brothers William Clement and Williams Price (no other information given)
SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS MEETING
26th January 1898
Brother Daniel Bassett (Superintendent)
Subject: To consider a circular from officers of the Welsh Baptists Union of Sunday Schools on the matter of a Scripture examination.
1. It was decided that we should pay one contribution of five shillings towards the costs of the above Union.
2. That brothers David Bassett, Anthony Thomas and D. B. Phillips will undertake the work of preparing the classes for the examination.
3. That the secretary will correspond with the secretary of the Union regarding the details.
Signed
D. B. Phillip Esq.
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MINUTES OF TEACHERS MEETING
30th January 1898
Mr. Humphreys in the chair.
1. The secretary D B Phillip read out a letter from Mr. Croesgochiad Griffith, Cardiff the correspondence Secretary of the Union of Sunday Schools of the Baptists of Wales in relation to the Scripture Examination.
( Note:- Mr. Croesgochiad Griffith was in fact Henry Griffith a native of Croesgoch, Pembrokeshire. Croesgoch translates to Red Cross. Information given by Anne Griffiths)
2. That brother Anthony Thomas will be in charge of the class of 16 to 20 year olds. Mr. D. B. Phillip will be in charge of the 12 to 16 year olds and Mr. David Bassett will be in charge of the under twelve year olds. Mr. Humphreys (the Minister) will be in charge of those over twenty years old.
3. That all the classes will meet on Tuesday evening after the service to make the necessary arrangements.
4. That the secretary will purchase note-books for the use of those intending to sit the examination.
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TEACHERS MEETING
15th March 1898
1. That we ask brothers T.R. Jones (Seion Church) and Thomas Davies (gardener from Seion Church) to be invigilators on the evening of the Scripture Examination.
2. That we ask brother John Jones to come with the children to help in the vestry.
3. That Brothers D B Phillip, David Daniel, David Griffiths, Ben Jones, Anthony Thomas, David Rees, Daniel Bassett and David Morris (no more information given)
4. That the secretary will purchase an accounts book for the use of the school.
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19th June 1898
SCHOOL TEACHERS MEETING (Minutes)
Mr. Humphreys in the chair.
1. It was decided to ask brother John Williams, Fron to become the Superintendent of the School instead of Daniel Bassett. If that is not possible then brother Thomas Price will take on the job.
2. That brother Henry Williams will become the teacher of the class formerly taken by Edward Roberts
3. That brother John Rees, Pleasant Hill will take on the class formerly taught by Willie Thomas.
4. That brother John Morgans will deputise for Edward William until he recovers.
5. That brother William Griffiths will become the teach of the class formerly taken by Margaret Rowlands.
6. That the secretary will send for educational resources for the children in the vestry.
7. That the matter of having a treat for the school will be postponed until a week today.
8. That we ask sister Sarah Jane Francis to take on the class formerly taught by Mary Francis.
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TEACHERS MEETING (Minutes)
26th June 1898
Mr. Humphreys was in the chair.
1. Part was read (unfinished sentence)
2. A letter from Croesgochiad was read out regarding obtaining the certificates for the successful candidates in the Examination of the Union of Sunday Schools of the Baptists of Wales.
3. It was decided that the school will pay for the certificates.
4. It was decided that the Sunday School will have a Tea Festival as a treat this year.
5. It was decided that the Tea Festival will be free to the children of the Sunday School and also free to the church.
6. That the Tea Festival will be held on Saturday 16th July.
7. That the following brothers will form a committee to make the necessary arrangements. Walter Thomas, David Morris, John Jones Fron, E. Roberts, G. Howel (Powel), Thomas Griffiths, Thomas Price, David Rees, W. Bowen, D.B. Phillip and the Minister.
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Minutes of the Tea Festival Committee held Friday evening on the 28th June 1898
Mr. Humphreys was elected to the chair.
It was decided that
1. 600 slices of Bara Brith will be served.
2. That this year all the Bara Brith will be bought from the town’s tradesmen.
3. That Mr. John Thomas, Swansea Road and Mr. W, Phillip, Thomas Street, Llanelli will supply the Bara Brith. Two hundred pounds each of currant cake at 30 shillings per hundred and one hundred sultana cake at 32 shillings.
4. That brothers Thomas Griffiths and Thomas Price will take charge of ordering the Bara Brith.
5. That 40 pounds of plain bread will be ordered from Catherine Phillip, Margaret Thomas, Mary Morgan and Ann Bassett. Brother E Roberts will inform them of the order.
6. That fifteen pounds of butter will be provided by John Rees, Celwnwg, William Price, Tanygraig and D. Richards, Ysuborisaf. Brother Daniel Hughes will make the necessary arrangements with them.
7. That they will ask brothers William Bowen, Daniel Price, Mrs. William, Quarry and William Davies, Cwmllethryd to supply the milk. Borthers William Bowen and Thomas Price will take care of the arrangements.
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MINUTES OF THE TEA FESIVAL COMMITTEE
Held on Sunday afternoon on the 3rd July 1898
Mr. E. Roberts was elected to the chair.
1. Reports were received from brothers Thomas Price and Thomas Griffiths regarding the Bara Brith. Messrs John Thomas and William Griffiths have accepted and agreed to the request.
2. Reports were received from Edward Roberts about the Plain Bread. The sisters who had been approached have agreed to the committee’s request.
3. It was decided to ask the sisters Sarah Rendal Pant teg, Margaret Thomas, Adulam Street, Anne Evans, Fron, Elizabeth Morris, Ruth Davies and Anne Francis to make the tea - the secretary will inform them.
4. It was decided that the following sisters will be in charge of the tables.
Mary A. Price and Margaret Morgan, Salem Road
Mary Griffiths and Hannah Williams, Stepney Street
Mary Samuel and Catherine Davies, Stepney Street
Elizabeth Phillip, Adulam St and Mary A. Davies, Farmers Row,
Margaret A Jones, Pant teg and Elizabeth Williams Pant teg.
5. That we provide 7 pounds of tea for the festival but we defer the decision of who will provide it until the next meeting.
6. That we ask the classes of William Stephens, John Evans and William Davies to cut the bread and butter and the cake and the other female classes make themselves useful by serving at the tables.
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MINUTES OF THE TEA FESTIVAL COMMITTEE
Sunday afternoon on the 3rd July 1898
1. The names of the following were accepted to see to the fire for boiling water
William Evans Glanrafon
William Harry Fron
William Thomas Tyrfran
David Daniel Pant teg
2. That three shillings worth of plain bread will be ordered from sister Hannah Richards, Millfield
3. That sisters Mary Jenkins and Mary Richards will be in charge of a table.
Brother Thomas Price will inform them.
4. That the procession will take the usual route.
5. That we alter decision 5 of the last committee meeting and get ten pounds (one shilling and sixpence) of tea to be obtained from Messrs John Thomas and William Phillip.
6. That the procession will set off at 2.30 pm
7. That the committee will ensure that no one drinks tea until the procession returns.
8. That brothers David Morris and Thomas Price will ask brother William Price, Tanygraig for the loan of a field for the children to play in.
9. That toys to the value of £1.0.0 will be purchased to amuse the children.
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MINUTES OF THE TEA FESTIVAL COMMITTEE
13th July 1898
1. That Mary Lewis will get the plain bread instead of Hannah Richards since she has refused. That brother Thomas Griffith will let her know.
2. That brothers David Phillips, David Morris and T.R. Price will buy the toys for the children.
3. That 8 quarts of milk will be ordered from Tanygraig instead of Quarry.
4. That brothers T. R .Price and John Jones will remain at the schoolhouse until the procession returns.
5. That the coal will be ordered from brother Richard John.
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TEACHERS MEETING
28th August 1898
Minutes
Brother Thomas Price (Superintendent) in the chair.
1. It was decided that the following brothers will form a committee to draw up a plan or plans to promote the school.
David Bassett
Daniel Bassett
Thomas Jenkins
John Evans
William Stephens
Thomas Griffiths,
H. Jenkins
David Morris
Walter Thomas
William Clement
William Davies and the two superintendents.
MINUTES OF THE REVIVALISTIC COMMITTEE OF THE SUNDAY SCHOOL
It was decided:-
1. That the low attendance at the Sunday School will be drawn to the especial attention of the Church officials. We expect those officials who are neglecting the School to attend regularly and to work together actively to ensure the success of one of the Church’s greatest assets.
2. In the face of the present dire situation at the Sunday School we request that Mr. Humphreys (the Minister) delivers a sermon emphasising the merits of the school as well as its importance to the Church and to the congregation.
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REVIVALIST MEETING OF THE SUNDAY SCHOOL
Minutes
Mr. Humhreys in the chair.
1. The minutes of the last meeting were read.
2. The meeting was adjourned until a fortnight today.
MINUTES OF THE ABOVE ADJOURNED MEETING HELD ON THE 6th OCTOBER 1898
Mr Humphreys in the chair.
1. That we ask the Sunday School class teachers to investigate their own districts in relation to those who are neglecting the Sunday School. They are asked to bring a list of these people to the committee by next Sunday afternoon.
2. That there is an earnest request that all the Sunday School teachers attend the meeting next Sunday afternoon for the purpose of working together to ensure the success of the Sunday School.
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28th October 1898
Brother Thomas Price, Superintendent, in the the chair.
1. Brother Thomas Griffiths report was considered. It was decided that he and brother Gruffudd Samuel will visit the absentees in District 1.
2. That the revivalist committee of the Sunday School requires that each Sunday School teacher will chose a brother to visit the absentees in his district with him.
Then they should prepare a full report to be considered by the committee on Sanday afternoon a fortnight today.
3. That we order six dozen testaments for the school - the secretary will arrange this.
6th November 1898
The minister was in the chair.
1. That D. Morris will look after the vestry instead of Edward Roberts.
2. That a request is sent to William Hughes to take on the class of D. Morris.
3. That a class is formed for those who cannot read. John Williams will be the teacher.
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REVIVALISTIC MEETING OF THE SCHOOL ON THE 20TH NOVEMBER 1898
Minutes
It was decided
1. That all the church Sunday School teachers will be considered members of this committee.
2. That brothers David Bassett, William Clement and John Evans will use their influence to get brother Beddleton Phillip to attend the School and take on a class. G. Samuel, William Evans and H. Jenkins will approach Robert Jenkins and William Jones, Glanafon for the same reason.
3. That brother William Griffiths will take on half of brother John Rees, Pleasant Hill’s class with effect from next Sunday.
4. Blank
5. That brother David Bassett and G. Daniel will approach brother David Williams, Pant teg to attend the school.
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WORKING COMMITTEE OF THE SCHOOL
4th December 1898
Brother Thomas Price in the chair.
1. The minutes of the last meeting were read.
2. Reports were received from G. Samuel and David Bassett about their visits to brothers Robert Jenkins and David Williams, Pant teg. Favourable reports were given.
WORKING COMMITTEE OF THE SCHOOL
Mr Humphreys was in the chair.
It was decided that
1. We as a committee believe that it would be appropriate to return to the old system of calling out the teachers names and displaying the number of students in the class. One verse only to be sung at 3 o’clock.
2. That we hold a Magic Lantern show on the Monday evening of Christmas. The superintendents will speak to brother W. B. Jones regarding this matter.
3. That we will get the teachers a School Attendance Register so that we can find out the names of the absentees.
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TEACHERS MEETING ON THE 18TH DECEMBER 1898
Minutes
Brother Thomas Price in the chair.
1. It was decided that the teachers of the children in the vestry be re-elected.
2. That the secretary and the Superintendent Thomas Price be also re-elected.
3. It was decided that there will be an extra superintendent for the school since the work load increased.
4. That brother Daniel Hughes will be superintendent for the time being.
5. That brother David Jenkins will take on the work of William Davies.
WORKING COMMITTEE OF THE SCHOOL 15TH JANUARY 1899
Brother Thomas Price in the chair.
1. It was decided that we should reward any faithful attendance at the school.
2. That the rewards will be given to those in class 1 who are 16 years or younger.
3. Anyone missing for more than two Sunday schools in the half-year will not be eligible for a reward.
4. That we will adopt the old tystem of tokens, cards and books to reward the children from the vestry.
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TEACHERS MEETING HELD ON THE 22ND JANUARY 1899
Mr. Humphreys in the chair.
1. To appoint two auditors for the School accounts. William Clement and Henry Jenkins
WORKING COMMITTEE OF THE SCHOOL
Thomas Price in the chair.
1. The auditors report received by H. Jenkins confirmed that all the accounts are correct.
2. That H. Jenkins will have a class of 12 to 16 year olds to prepare for the Scripture Examination.
3. That all the arrangements for rewarding the children will be entrusted to officials of the school.
Pages 48 and 49
TEACHERS MEETING HELD ON THE 12TH MARCH 1899
Minutes
Brother Thomas Price in the chair.
1. It was passed that the section of the school that meets in the chapel will be in the schoolhouse in future.
2. That the superintendents and teachers will convene at the schoolhouse at 1.30 pm in order to find room for all the classes.
3. That each teacher will be in charge of his own books while they remain there.
TEACHERS MEETING
1. It was decided to ask brother H. James William to take the class of Walter Thomas.
2. That we ask brother H. Griffiths to look after the class of John Griffiths.
3. That Thomas Griffiths should speak to Walter Thomas about taking the class of Anthony Thomas.